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

A case Of smallpox of rirulrnt type is re-
ported in Stafford county.
Booker Robertson. confined in the mil of
LynchburS. charged with killing l.. D..
Craddock, has been released in 81 900 bail,
his physicians certifying tina, confinement
would cndanger Robertson's life.
The Lynchhnrg Chamber Of Commerce
has requested the Representatives in Con-
gress from Virginia to use their best cx-
ertions to induce that body to act speedily
upon the question Of reducing or aboIishing
the internal revenue tax on tobacco
The total number of males in Virginia
over the age of u years in 1880 was 33I. sos
OF which 206 24S were white and lbs. 257
colored, AS the capitation tax has been
removed, there will be Il large increase
OF the vote OF Virginia at the next election.
The clubhouse OF Thomas H. Cross, near
south Quay, Nauscmond county, was burned
on the nigh! of the It'll. Tie house with
gin and cotton-press were worth about
$1,000. 1t contained about ten bales of
seed cotton and about forty bushels of pea.
nuts. No insurance on house orcontcnts.
In Chesterfield county Yesterday Solomon
Jones was indicted for the murder of his
son. The trial was set for Friday next,
After committing the deed the murderer
placed his victim on the track of the Rich
mond and Petersburg railway, to leave the
impression that he had been killed by a
passing train.
Articles of agreement have been perfected
between the Norfolk and Western Railroad
the New River Railroad Of Virginia. the
New River Railroad of West Virginia, and
the East River companies, confirming the
consolidation and merging of these roads.
and the papers have been deposited with
the proper State authorities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12
TO-DAY's TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

The Duke ofSermoneta, former provisions
al governor Of Rome, is dead.
Immediate changes in tho British Cabinet
are prophccicd.
Tue banking house of 4. 4 W. n,
Sweeney, in New York. has made an assign
ment
\ member Of the British Parliament
named Whallcy has been arrested for OBJ
tanning money from hotel keeper under
false prctenscs.
i portion of the war Office at Madrid has
been burned, and twenty persons were in
lrrcd. The King assisted in subduing the
flames
The total sales of loose tobacco in Peters.
burg, Va, during the past two months were
900 pounds, the selling price being from
> to $3.50 per cwt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12
GEN. MAHoSE's home organ SAYS

"Out of twenty-one Senators TO BE- elected
in ISIS! ne or" certain Of fourteen, and we
shall probably carry three Of the others. if
no more. Certain Of the House of Dele
gates by II large majority, we shall elect 81
working majority in the Senate next year
WHY will the WING, by lis prophecies, he
continually reminding people ofthat horrd
pig into whose body entered the famous
thirty thousand majority that Mahone's
Presidential! ticket was 10 receive, and into
which also went he large majority that
Capt. Wise was to receive at the recent cleo
fion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12
TO: sale by al druggists.

leigh, Cold or Sore Throat should be stopped
Neglect frequently results in an IEourablc Lung
Disease or Consumption BROWNS BRONCHIAL
TROCHES do not disorder the stomach like cough
5sF:nrSS ard hasams, but act directly on the In.
Hamsd parts, allaying irritation, give relief in
Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Catarrh, and the
IAroa: Troubles which Singers and Public Speak
ers arc subject to. For thirty years Browns
bronchial rroclcs have been recommended BIZ
physicians, and have always given perfect salts.
faction. Having been tested by wide and constant
nso Tor nearly an entire generation they have at.
tanned well inerited rank among the few staple
remedies Of tho age. Sold at 25 cts box every.
where
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12
GENERAL. MAHoNE's Richmond organ

GENERAL MAHoNE's Richmond organ
says: <
at is MOI The prosecutions, oh, no, it isnot
the prosecutions that we are chiefly con-
ccrncd with. 1t is to develop the facts of
the late election in this city that we ale
aiming At.
By 'we" it means il and the L. 5. Court.
There is no doubt that the L. s. Attorney
is using the L. S. Court in order to get an
ex-Dar.e judgment in his contested election
case, buI unsophisticuted people are sir
prised that the organ Of his boss; should
boldly avow that fact Bat the auducty OF
the Mahoneite5 keeps aruce with all their
other bad qualities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

IN THE House Of Representatives ycstcr-
day Mr. Wise introduced resolution call
ing for information from the Secretary OF
the Treasury as TO the number and names
OF internal revenue employees appointed
ninetydays preceding the 7lh Of November
last. and the names of the persons on whose
recommendation they were appointed the
amount of compensation allowed to and the
duties performed by each appointcc, and
whether the persons so appointed are still
carried on the pay.rOil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

ARRIVED
Str Georgeanua, Norfolk, to B lIoce
Str 1 ' ArrowSmith. lower Poto,nsr =, ~,
mac Ferry Co.
Schr Bessie Norris to American Coal e.
Schr Ada Doane, from Baltimore. to = r,.,
u Co., to load coopcragc for Cuba
SAILED.
strip Norfolk, phi!ada. by I \ Reed SO
Str Georscanna, Norfolk, by L 3 E,or
Schr L L Rommell Georgetown, hy r. T..
haiHy 4 Co.
schr Geo A G Travers, Baltimore. -, ,.,.y
Worthington s. Co.
Schr Flying Scud Baltimore, by " 4 Moo.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs 7 c Schultz, Murwin, :, T. Mvog, ,g,
Virginia Rnon from Richmond. ~ New Y.rt
18th. ''"
Schr Helen T. Martin, from Grc.St!9w.,. i, Nea
York 18th
Schr Charles \ Simmons, from C,o:er.nv.. =.
Boston 18th.
Schr Josie Hook. from Barge, ia ir,hu,,oa
at Newport 10th.
Schr Lcmuel Hall, sailed fr0ul r.nyi,i.rr. IT,
Georgetown 9th.
Schr Laura L Mcsscr, from Gca:r,t.ar =,
Salem 9th.
Schr White Foam, from Boston Tor Eir'mo..t
at Vineyard Haven 10th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

COURT OF APPEALS Observation-Disclosures
administrator vs.. the Virginia Military In
stitute and others. Appeal allowed and
supursedeas awarded t. a decree pro-
nounced by the Circuit Court of Charles
City county.
Board of Public Works and ais against
CAN'T and als. Argued.
Frank Gilmer, esq, was allowed TO prac-
tice as counsel in this court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.

A number Of resolutions were offered
and acted on ofno general interest, and at
the close of the morning hour,
Mr.. Beck proposed to call up his political
assessment resolution, but it was afterwards
determined to lay it aside temporarily.
The Senate then proceeded to consider
bills on the calendar.
HOUSE
The post office, military academy aud ag-
rcnltural appropriation bills were reported
and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Nr. Randall, of Pennsylvania, offered a
resolution calling on the President to trans
NIT TO the House a statement showing the
aggregate amount expended in the i'm
provcment of rivers and harbors since the
beginning ofthe government and all minute
matters connected Herewith, which was re-
!errcd 10 the Committee Of the Whole.
The House then proceeded to the consl-
Grafton OF The Congressional Library bill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

A REPRESENTATIVE MAHoSEITE.-T
Iappahannock index speaking Of the remcv-
al OF Mr.. James L. Taliaferro as mail mes
senger on the Rappsbannock steamer. and
the appointment of j. P. Bristow to fill the
vacancy, says "Bristow is the same man
who was removed from the Post-ofIice. in
this place, few years ago, for defrauding
the Department of it, revenues BY carryips
on an extensive traffic in stamps. He is n
representative Mahoneite.''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

Clara Louise Kellogg is to receive $4,000
for singing twenty nights in Paris, $500 a
night No wonder she is in love with Dr..
Bills Cough Syrup. the great remedy for
coughs and colds, for what would she do
without it, if she should be attacked sudden
" by hoarseness?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

Il would not live always, + ask not to
stay" We do not wonder, with such cold
as yours, but there is a bright side to every
thing, and sunshine even for those rackcl
with pain. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup never
fails to cure the most stubborn cough
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12
A. Practitioners Test.

MARION. :, G.. March Is, 1880
Fl. II. WARNER & Co: Si.,s-I have been
trying some Of your Safe kidney ard Liver
Cure III ny practice, and find tito act like a
cnarm' y. {. MURPHY, NJ. D.
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DIED.

In This city on Monday night. Miss KATE F.
CaION in the 33d year Of her age. 9aS. I e
funeral will take place from ST. Mays Church 10.
morrow, at 10 o'clock a. m The friends and ac
Iuaintances Of the family are invited TO attend
| Wash. Post please copy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12
Financial.

New YORK, Nov. 12.-Thc stock market
opened strong and gal per cent. higher than
it closed yesterday The market continued
strong during most orthe first hour, record
ing an advance OF lazy per cent. At II
O'Clock the general list recedcd 4 fraction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

ACQUITTED. the case of John Dignan,
on trial in Baltimore yesterday for The rur-
der of Edward H Frames on the night Of
June so last. the jury, after being cut since
Saturday evening, rendered verdict Of ac-
quittal. Frames, with two other young ,rs n
hearing the cries Of a young girl who vas
being dragged to vacant lot in The rc:,l:-
eastern section ofthe city late at night. pre-
ceeded 20 the rescue Of the girl As thew
reached The spot several pistol shots were
fired by the parties esssulting the girl and
young Frames was shot in the head and
killed. The young woman as we'll as her
prosecutors, fed Subsequently the girl
was found, and John Dignan and John
Hopkins were jointly indicted for the mur
der. Hopkins was tried last month heso:s
a jury in the Baltimore county court. found
guilty of murder in the second degree and
sentenced to fifteen years in the pcnitenti:.-
~. the testimony OF tie girl, May Judge,
in the trial CO Disnan, vas directly contra
dictory Of her previous statements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

Mr.. T.. Cook, Richmond, Va, says: II can
recommend Browns Iron Biucrs as an ex-
cellcnt remedy"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Dec 12.-'T.a.,
change to note in the tone OF the maric, -,
is dull. 240O bushels Of Whoa, sold >, an.nt W."
common, 1O0a102 for Fultz, 1O3 ii. nfy., ="
lO4a1Oo for Lancaster. 900 bushels ~ :, '"'
We're offered and sold at 80 for now u,f.,., :.
Rye or Oats reported "
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET Dee !,
Cattle.-Prces Of Beef Cattle range! -, - ',.H'
Best oOaS0 % that generally rated ,;r,t ",,'.
y ouaS2 81 y; medium or good fair r,,,i S,.
8 opaSt 31ta; ordinary thin Stccy,, o. ,',,
Cows 2oa$3 90. Extreme range oi rr;,., =, !.i
30 -. Most OF the sales We're from : -! -
per loO lbs. Total receipts for the well -
mead; total sales for the week rs h.,a 49,
a much smaller number offered, rs roar,r,, y. ~
last week, tho market opened firm. and ,,.:','.
80 10: some time, and the prices fc~ H., tn. VI
grades showed some improvement on !,.,,,.,..
hCures, isa fic but some time before The ,,...,
advance was lost and prices fell oil a. r,,... .''
WIN last week. the better grades s.iow,.,.g.r,
oechne ana others t4c The ccmmoa CASH, y.,,
not OF as inferior quality AS last week. '
Milk Cows.-rradc slow, and rric,, f., ...,
Cows 500 per head at wholesale "N
sheep and l.ambs.-The 0iirrin., r.;nf,,...
less than half thoss Of last week, ana the, :. w.,
average Improvement in their quality. r.zi.i
$40" IN spite OF the light run, as i; i, a.a,,.. IA,
all demands. We quote butcher Shce, =, ~,
cents and Lambs 4a5 y cents per N sro,, =,
rivals this week 1884 head. 49,
Hogs.-Thcrc is an increase Of few h:n,;r..
III the receipts over the number repeated ,,.r
week, and some slight improvement IN ,f,,,
quality. Trade is only moderate Tor ti.v v.,he,
iuti supply, and it is expected all the oilrr!ag
viii not he closed out to-day Prices range rn,.
. TO ~ cents per ID net, showing ,ecli: "
a cm c since last Monday. Arrivals th;, wt.:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

The condition of Mr.. Fawcett. British
Postmaster General, continues to be alarm
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

THE PARDON of Col. Aston's murderer
will not tend to increase the number Of anti
lynch-law men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

THE WAsHGSGTON DETECTIVES The
Citizens Investigating Committee. appoint.
ed to inquire into the charges against the
Washington detective force. heard some
very damaging testimony againa; the force
last night. Leary and Murphy, the convic-
ted three card-monte men gave information
to the effect that the members Of TIC force
were Implicated and stood in with burglars
and the thieves engaged in the S47 002 rob.
berry at the Government Printing Office. the
robbery of the National Metropolitan Bank.
ex-Mnistcr Christancy's icwclry nj the
National Hotel. Rurde;irs dry goods store
and numerous other robbcries In each in
stance where the thieves successfully escape!
with the proceeds the detectives received
large commission. According to O'ieary
and Murphy:s statement, Detective Nc
Dewitt got his whack out of the large jobs,
while the others came in on lie remainder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12
CANAL COMMERCE

Arrred--Boats W D Walbr!dge G |. T. rctar, ,
ID Corse and L Reed. to American Coal g..
Dapartetl-Boats " D Wabridsc, G |. Boob,
VI Corse and J l. Reed.
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MARINE NEWS.
ARRIVED.

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, DECEMBEElo
Sun riscs............ 7 Sun sets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12
JOHN MISE

United States Attorney.
Yesterday Judge Christian addressed the
following reply to Mr.. Wise,
Hu5T!NCs COURT OF RICHMOND
JUDGES OFFICE,
RICHMOND. December llth, 1882
NJ. John S. IjIise, Iniicd States District .it.
t0rney .tcr III" Eastern District Of ITrgiaia:
Sir,-l received yours of Saturday last ne
fore goirg on the bench.
My engagements liz court and The extra
ordinary character Of your letter.hav cau:-
ed the delay in my reply. After mature re-
Fiction, have failed to perceive any obj
CATION or my part to furnish you in your
official capacity with The evidence you re-
quest, and cannot recognize your right to
interrogatc me in any manner, rs TO my
conduct rs a judge OF the Commonwealth
of Virginia. The Commonwealth Attorney
oimy court, could with equal right and pro-
priety request ofthc honorable Judge Of Your
court copy OF the Instructions published
By him on the day of the late election. for
use before my grand jury and request him
to furnish his authority of law for his con-
duct.
My official acts have been performed only
in public, they are ar can be known to the
world, and as to each and al! ofthcm court
the fullest investigation before any tribunal
to which | am legally orpropcrly amcnable.
am, sir, very respectfully. your ohcdcnt
servant,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12
OFFICE UNITED STATES
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

Ia lIkit y u KNEt.
EASTERN DISTRICT VIRGINIA,
RtCH:inND, Va. December 8. 1882
J"dgs George l.. Christian. Eas':ays C1yrt
C%jy a RicAmoad
Sir,-!l becomes my duty as District Al
to!ncy VI the United States 70: The Eastern.
aist:ie; a! Virginia TO request that you fur
nish me ri your earliest convenience, fol
Use het"le the grand jury Of the United
States, Il copy OF ANY and all Instructions
given By you, or communications held by
you with the registrars and judges of cleo
ton in this city on the 9Th Of November,
1882. the sane hcing an election day for
members of the Forty-cighth Congress. I
particularly request your instructions as to
receiving or rejecting the votes offered on
tax receipts delivered BY John d. Sncllngs.
You will also oblige me by advising me up
on what statute or statutes you rely rs au-
thorizing OF jusliiying you to advise, instruct
or in any way Interfere with said registrars
and judges Of election at said election,
With great respect / have the honor to be,
Vpl,r ,b 1jnpt snr..ort
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12
CORRESPONDENCE.

Saturday the following letter Vas addles-
sed - Judge George l.. Chris! ian, Of the
Hastings Court Of Richmond, by United
States District attorney John s. Wise:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12
GEORGE L. CHRISTIAN,

GEORGE L. CHRISTIAN,
Judge of the Hastings Court of the city of
Richmond.
1t is generally supposed that the object
Mr.. Wise had in view in obtaining the in
formation sought by him was to present
Judge Christians case to he United States
grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

CtHRlSTMAS, 13S2.-A full line of Fancy ami
~ Staple Groceries suitable for the season. 'u.:
received by TdeeSi &c. MU,BCrE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

CANNED TOMATOES, Green Peas, Green t..o
~ Peaches. Lima Beans, succotast ard STRAW
berries for sale by noy21l JC MII.nCkN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-12

ONDOS LAYER, Loose Muscatcl, valr"ai
- and secdlcss RAISINS just received b.
deci J. C., NILBI'EH
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-12-24
THE CONTROL OF RAILROADS.

As there IS some discussion in this Territory in relation to railroad legIsla- ton the following extract from the re- port of MT. W. H. Armstrong, Govern ment Commissioner of Railroads, may not be without interest and benefit to the members of the coming Legislature. It is conservative in its character, as it made from the vantage ground of thor ough information, careful observation and due consideration, and IS not the result of pique or unworthy and merce- nary motives, 1t Is entitled to have great weight:
 Rates and determinations are not en- tirely within the arbitrary determination Df railroad companies. They are sub feet to competitions which they canno1 tontrOl--upOn the ocean, upon the lakes Ind upon the rivers. The great lakes lnd rivers, so peculiarly advantageously located as to trade, with their numer-
 u,, far reaching and widely extended
 avIgable tributaries, carry water com
 etition into almost every portion of the
 ountry, with the effect of so reducing
 he general rates that the United States
 uloys the cheapest railroad transporta-
 ton in the world. As yet no just basis
 general application for the adjust
 rent of rates and discriminations has
 ben found, ard it Is undeniable that
 tere are hardships, neither few nor
 slall, arising from existing dlscrImlna-
 tbus, often arbitrarily imposed, which 1 a6sct disastrOusly local trade st non-
 competing points. There IS growing
 ant clamorous demand among the peo- | plethst railroad management shall be
 sutscted to the restraints of law, nor Is raIroad management adverse to reason | abb control. On the contrary, as l be-
 hee, iudicious law would be most ac- | cepable. It has become a necessity | tha wars" of rates shall be controlled
 in he interests of both the people and
 the roads. Such wars for the time unsttle, within their operation, com
 merial values, sffording sudden and un- reasonable profits to a few and entaliing | hea-y losses upon others. The | general scope Of the laws under which thesa commissioners in several States are appointed is to control railroads
 within the State, and the exercise, in many instances, a healthful influence over railroad management. But rail road transportation, strictly confined within State jurisdiction, Is so limited that it leaves the real difficulties un- solved and nearly unaffected. It cannot | be said that State laws have been suc- cessful in dealing with the subject. | Their limited jurisdiction involves con l fiicts with both the general government and their sister States. Diverse decis- | ions have been rendered by the highest ! judicial tribunals Of neighboring States upon State laws of like import and pur- | poses. The power Of Congress over the whole subject can hardly be l questioned. The Supreme Court of Hi nois comedies it, and the decisions of | the Supreme Court of the United States seem to render if indisputable. therefore respectfully recommend that a commission be appointed to take into consideration the whole question and report to Congress the facts necessary | for intelligent action upon the subject.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-12-24

TIE October report 4 the Bureau Of Statistics shows that the tide has at length turned, and once more the trade balance is in favor of the United States. During that month the value of the ex- ports was SlO,27s,l7l, and that of im- ports $9.O30OlS-a balance in our favor Of Sl,24s,O53. In September the bal ance aca-nst this country was S6s9,9ol. The tide having turned, there Is good reason to expect that it will continue ID ..nr farar for some InnntbS, There was hOwt yer, a large adverse balance during the first three months of the present fs- cal year, so that when the balance in our favor during the month of October IS deducted, the imports during the first four months of this fscal year exceed the exports by S4,5O- ,957. This change IS timely, since our export o' coin and bullion is now so large that the product If the mines is scarcely sufficient to make good the loss. Should the trade halance have continued averse to this country, draft would soon be made up- on the apparent stock of gold t. pay it a movement which could not be re- garied with indifference.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-12-24
BariaI ofLieut. Jordan.

WHIPPLE BARRACKS, A. T., Dec. r. 1884
 I he funeral of LIeut. Jordan, Third Cavalry, took place this afternoon, was largely attended by the people of Pres colt and northern Arizona. General Crook and staff were present in full uni form. The entire garrison of Nhlpple Barracks with band of the Third Cavsl- " were ID attendance to pay the last tribute of respect tO the remains of one whose career had been so abruptly brought to a close.
 Lieutenant Jordan, although one of the youngest officer in the Regiment, was not only one of great promise, but had already seen much ardUoUs, import ant and distinguished service. GradU- ating from The Military Academy Tn Jme 1879, his first duty was to take part iu the movements agaIrst tine Ute h. dIans in the Department of the Platte He remained continuously with the Reg Iment, commanding d company, acting as Regimental Adiutant, and perform ing other functions with Zeal and fideli- ty. In the recent campaign against the Apaches, there devled upon him much OnerOus and dissagreeable duty, which he discharged with cOmmendable alacrity and eaInestness. During a hunt iu the MOgollon Range, he became separated from his comrades, and getting lost m the mountains, died of cold and exposure. Lieut. Jordan's character was extremely kind, gentle and afiectionate. X man Of sterling integrity, he won the esteem and regard of all with whom he was associated, and his untimely deccasc will be felt as a personal bereavement by every officer and soldier with whom he came in contact