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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-17
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

Mr.. Il. r. Pettitt and wife are visiting
friends in Norfolk.
Deputy Collector ofthc Port L. L. Johr-
son and his son, Frank, arc pleasuring at
Matthias Point.
The trustees of the colored school houses
have been called to meet the committee on
school houses and furniture at the Peabody
Building, Friday: 18th, tomorrow at
S o'clock p. IN.
Letters addressed to II. Lester Baker,
Providence, X. l., Dr. n. b. Wolfe, Cincin-
natl, Ohio and II. B. Scott & Co., Joliet,
ILL.,, are detained in the Postotfice here for
want ofpostage.
There was but one prisoner before the
Mayor this morning-a little colorcd boy
named Gurtz-ior throwing stones in the
street, and breaking window He was dis
charged with a reprimand, the window hay.
ing been paid for.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday in
Washington to Geo. A. Ammon and Annie
r.. Dauo, of Prince Georges CO., Md Ed
mund R. Talbot, Prince Georges County,
Maryland, and Elizabeth Burgess, District
Of Columbia: Joseph Harrison, Fairfax
County: Virginia, and Annie Brown, Lou
doun
The democratcvo will assemble in the
several wards of the city to night to elect
delegates to the Congressional convention OF
the party to meet in this city on the 9th OF
September. The readjusters will also hold q
mass meeting at Armory Hall to night al
which Senator-elect Riddleberger will de-
liver All address.
On the down trip of the Mattano Tuesday
night last, fight occurred between the fire
man and a deck hand of the steamer, in
which the deck hand struck the fireman on
the head with an axe, inhicting serious
wound. The injured man was sent to Wash
ington on the steamer Keyport, and the
deck hand was put in irons and delivered
over to the Washington authorities last
night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-17

EOR SALE.-One of the largest and most
II eligibly located RESIDENCES, with spacious
grounds attached, in the city. For terms, &C.
apply to Green Wise je3O-a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-17
BY R. T. Lucas & Co., Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE

Pursuant to decree of the Corporation Court,
Tor tho city of Alexandria, Va rendered at the July
term, 1882 thereof in the chanccry cause of Isaac
Echberg ct ais, VS. H. S. Barker ct ais, pending
IN said court, the subscriber Us commissioner of
sale appointed by said decree will expose for sale
at public auction, on SATURDAY, the 9th day of
September, 1882, at - m, in front of the Market
Building on Royal street, in the city of Alcxan-
dra Va the property in said decree specified viz:
Ist: LOT OF GROUND with small BRICK
TENEMENT thereon in the said city of Alexan
dria, on the south side of King street between
fayette and Henry streets in front Oh King street
~ feet and in depth 100 feet
Ind LOT OF GROUND on the south side of
commerce street, between Fayette and PAYNE
streets, in front on Commerce street about % feet
Of sale. .'~ N''
lerms OF sale One-third of the purchase money
III cash, on the day Of sale. and the residue in two
equai payments at six and twelve months from
inc DAY OF sale, with interest, to DO evidenced by
inc bonds OF the purchaser, with approved Sc
c9rty and the title to the property to be retain
ca until SAID bonds are paid conveyancing at the
expense Of the purchaser
ALBERT STUART
auSi-AWls COmm'r of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-17
ByR. T. Lucas & Co., Auctoneers.
[ COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ESTATE

- Ill
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY
In pursuance Of decree of the Circuit Court of
inc city OF alexandria in the chancery causes of
Law d. Taylor, wife ct al. VS.. Powell ct al and
Ihamoln ct a. vs.: Powell ct al, the undersigned,
commissioners, will offer for sale at public auc
ton, at IL o'clock m on
TUESDAY, September the 18th, 1882, g.
III 'front.' OF the Fairfax street entrance to the
court room. Market Building Alexandria, Vir-
gina, ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND AND I'M.
PROPONENTS situated in the county of Alexan
nrla, Virginia, known as "MORVEN," formerly
the property of G. w. Carlyle Whiting, containing
- ACRES, moro less, subject to a lease ex
piGlng on the LIST day Of January, 1883.
ierms One fourth Of the purchase money in
cash. and the residue thereof in three equal nav.
mehts at one, two and three years from day of
sale; the purchaser to give his bonds with an
proved security for the deferred payments and
said deferred payments to bear interest from day
OF sale the title to be retained until all the mr.
cnaSe money Is paid, and all conveyancing to be
at the cost Of the purchaser
ALBERT STUART, Comm'rs
X. kEMPER, of Sale
aup5-DaW4w W '"'"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-17
AUCTION SALES.
DUBLIC SALE.

-
On SATURDAY, the 9th day of sentembsr
dSS2 at l1.3O g. M, in front of the Market
building, on Royal street, in the city of Alexan.
urla, Va, the undersigned, as Commissioner of
ty ofa decree passed at the July term, 1889, of
sand Court. in the suit of Dyer and wife vs.. Davis
ct ais Will offer for sale at public auction the fol-
lowing described LOT and PARCEL. OF REAL,
ESTATE and all the appurtenance to it belonging
or appertalnng the property of the late Josiah H
Davis and situated in the city of Alexandria, Va.
to wit: -
ONE LOT, with TWO FRAME TENEMENT
BUILDINGS. OH the west side of Columbus street
beginning 2O9 feet inches north of Franklin !:
thence north 30 feet on Columbus: thence west
li3 feet D inches back to 20 foot alley.
Terms OF Sale: One sixth Of purchase money to
he paid i'll cash the residue in four equal annual
inStaimentswith interest from the day of sale the
title TO he retained until all the purchase money
Is paiu. Conveyanclng at the coStOf the purchaser
TOWNSHEND d. FENDALL,
auSl--th Commissioner of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-17
+ Ill TRADE, 1882

We ~
ntte
DESIRABLE PRINTS ,hrhe
| LSstS
Special Il NAPKIN
G1NGHAMs, and Esingre
BLACK ENGLISH
stock tbouon
chanswi find
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-17

THEATRICAL.--Miss Clara Scott will ap-
pear at Armory Hall on the 2Sth and Goth
of the present month in Princess of Bag
dad and 'Hcloise;; :" G.. B. Bishop on the
9TH of September, in "StrictIy Business y
the Madison Square Theatre Company in
Hazel kirkc' and ''ESmeralda" on the 18th
and 18th Of September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-17
BY Green & Wise, Auotioneers.
( COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ESTATE

In pursuance Of Il decree of the Circuit Court Of
the city Of Alexandria in the chaucery cause of
L. y Taylor. ST., W. F. Dennis, admir-. ct al. the
undersigned will offer for sale at public auction,
at about - m., on
SATURDAY, the 26th day of August, 1882,
IN IN 'front.' OF the Court room, Market Building, on
Fairfax street, Alexandria, Virginia, ALL THE
LAND lying west Of Tan Yard Ditch and east of
Alfred street and south Of the Manassas Gap Rail-
road, occupation to Hunting Creek, supposed to
contain ~ acres, but subject to survey
Terms: One third of the purchase money in
cash, and the residue thereof in two equal pay
ments at six and twelve months. with interest
from the day Of sale; the notes of the purchaser,
with security and waving the homestead exemp-
ton to be given therefor and the title of the land
to be retained until the whole purchase money is
paid. JOHN NJ JOHNSON
Jy2l-ts Commissioner of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-17

THE ASSAULT CAsE.-Richard Murphy
was before Justice Arnell yesterday after
noon charged with an assault upon Mrs.
Jane Ashton. The original warrant was
quashcd, and the accused arraigned forsim-
pie assault, and upod that charge he was
fined $3.50 and discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-17

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, Aug II, 1882
For the Middle Atlantic States light local
rains, followed by clearing, slightly cooler
weather, southwest to northwest winds and
higher barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-17

When You feel out Of sorts, have the blues
melancholy, etc. it must be indigestion that
ails vou Browns Iron Bitters cures it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-08-17
BY Green & Wise, Auctioneers.

EWR SALE-At auction on SATURDAY, An.
i gust 10Th. in front of the Market House, ON
Fairfax street, the comfortable = STORY BRICK
DWELLING containing rooms and good cellar.
SITUATE on Lee street. one door south of Gibbon
mas good lot on south and in rear. and is supplied
with gas The lot is 46 feet 4 inches front, nv
100 feet 5 inches deep.
aug 2-e0td HENRY HAMMJIT
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-12-03
MALARIA.

Biliousness is an infiction inspired by an evil genius during season of extreme mezEness and revengeful meditation. Biliousness crushed to earth will rise again and be just as troublesome as il was on former occasion. The misera- ole factor Of malarial ooze IS beyond the analysis of the swamp doctor. After a careful examination he knows that the patient Is bilious, but the direct cause IS something beyond him He can give great many plausible theories- such as wet leaves and decaying vegetation: he can tell you that the water IS bad and that the atmosphere Is impure. but when you ask him for description of the mi- aslnatic thief that steals into your house and sinks into your system. he speaks Tn frequently the eyes. of the poor victim.
 Malaria seiles man when he least eN- poets It. 4 gradual laziness and desire 10 rest comes over him, like the boyhood disposition to sleep when the old gentle man comes 10 the head Of ,he stairs and announces tha, tits broad open day light" The mind Is gradually deprived oi iis power to think vigorously, and with lazy. half formed ideas floating through the mental channel. the victim sits around or walks ID aimless stroll. He listlessly hears the hum of the bee, and the shriek af the ~ood-peekeT or the shrill ery of the hawk sounds like the half smo,hered ~.denees ef dream. In the autumn he stands by the brook and watches float ing leaf until Il seems io be miles away. When the sun sinks at evening he looks .,; is dyins splendor and feels dull sense of relief when is brightness has faded He sleeps heavily and when morning comes he has but elouded recollection of yesterdays occurrences. While he sits in the sun near the door way slight shiver. as though feeling i,s way, ereeps slowly up his back. and latil, he stretches himself and yawns. Another shiver, and he stretches again and opens his mouth and closes II with seeming difficulty. Three shivers strike him al- mos, simultaneously and he gets up, stretches himself goes into the house and lies down. Pretty soon d terrific chill sie1e him. Then genuine spell of bil- ious fever takes hold Of him. and day after day when he awakes from rest less sleep he Is surprised to find himself alive. When he recovers and leaves his bed. he has an appetite like wolf. He eats until he makes himself sick and then he ha, another spell of sickness. When he gets well again he goes to the cross roads store and gets drunk. Ne<, nom ms he thinks that he Was never before 90 desihly sick After ,hc influences of bad whisk, subside. the poor fellow is open for another engagement with malaria.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-12-03
THE NEGRO IN POLITICS.

The magazines want 10 know what par, in politics the coming negro mus, play, This IS very serious inquiry and one which should receive the immediate in- ves,igation of statesmen but while able thinkers are gathering statistics in regard to the matter. 1t may no, he ou, of place or time to deliver few surmises concern ing the nappy-headed gentleman. As d politician the negro can never ngurc 10 clean cut and os,enta,ious advantage in northern state. His held of operation is in the south. When a prominent eelorcd politician goes north. instead of becom- ing a justice oi the peace. he works ln d brick yard. or when iasorl,ism smiles up- on him, he IS allowed ,o drise dfav Arkansaw Is the srea, iield where the ne- gro can exercise his wisdom. Here he B frequently elected 70 office or sentenced io the peni,entlaN for stealing harness Why the average ooioted man wants a steal harness IS something beyond the deepest and mos, profound research of may be that the average eolered man ex- poets to own horse and buggy, regard less of presen, membranes and previous condition of unres,rained matrimonial freedom. or II may be because he believes 1t his duty to steal something. but any way, he steals harness, ilnpelled by a feeling which we shall not attemp, to ex- plain.
 The oolored man as politician and voter in .Arkansaws election is an important man. The white man is greatly dependent upon him. The col ored man in local elections places poli- tics strictly on a financial and whisky basis. When the great principles of the nation are not seriously involved. the oolored man IS open to financial oonvic- ton. If the white man who formerly owned him wants his vote. he can get 1t by paying for 1t. If his opponent wants i,, he can secure it by warming up his blood with whisky. IL is no, a struggle with him. The czndi- dates do the struggling. Early at morning Ned may be enthusias- tic in support of Col. Jackson. but later in the day he may. with corresponding ardor. support Major Filings. This change is not particularly on account of dishonesty, for the colored man is always innocent ofsuch a charge, especially when drawn up before justice of the peace. The colored man in politics is different from the colored man tn any other bus;- ness In any other business he is slow and highly disposed to take lie easily and assassinase the succession of dura- tioa, the manner by which lexicogrsPAezs are pleased to define time, but in politics
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-12-03
A WISE DECISION.

4 newly elected colored justice of the peace has just rendered decision which no doubt has gained for him an enviable reputation among he judges of the su- preuie court.
 ohn Wilson, young negro. charged wiih stealing 4 shoulder of bacon. was arrai Ined before the justice. The proof was so eont iusive that before half of ,he testimony was delivered. the prisoner arose and acknowledged the theft and with a helpless air threw himself upon the mercy of the court.
 Yer acknowledges den da; yer s;oie de shoulder said the justice
 ..Yes, sah." acknowledged the young man, Il slipped inter de smoke house an tuck de in, ob meat
 Yer likes meat. suppose said the justice.
 les. sah.'
 Dis is mighty grave charge. Was dar much mca; in de srnokehousc:
 '.Yes. sah."
 ''In lookin' aroun' 'mong de array ob provisions did yer see any ham 'mong dem 7"
 "Nes, sah.'
 Was de hams handy:
 "Yes sah. da was hangin' all aroun'.r r
 An in de presence ob all dem hams yer tuck shoulder, did yer?"
 '-Yes sah.-
 Wall, young man, l was Tn hopes dat no case ob dis kine' would eber come up afore me. A pusson who would take a shoulder in preference to ham oughter be punished widdout limit. A man who aint got no more sense den dis, oughten- ter be allowed ter run 'mong de chiiiun ob men. Ef yer had tuck ham l would hab les yer of. but as yer fastened onter . shoulder, de law will fall heavy on yer. sentences yer to the peniten- tiary fur 6fheen yearx'
 -four hoaog,' exciaimed lawyer, ii is not the province of this court to send a man to the peniientiar. You can only bind him over to the circuit court
 "l acknowledges dat as general thing dat is de law ob Arkznsaw. but in . ex-
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-12-03

3LEcHIR wants a creed tha, eanno, be .2..l to pie, es by Bob Insersol. lf MT. ceehct sins erely believes that there Is a eel where the fires grow hotter with sue eedins ages. and where 4 terrible devil e h red-ho, hoofs ramps around over ,a,:nen and children. he should no; stop F ais grand mission of warning to fortiy
 scli agains, lngerso.l. IL Is more diff
 u, to build than to destroy. and Nr. eeeher will md that lngersoii's ndieule se.il md weak place in any creed formed 1s human invention. Letter say don | >Saw." Then no one can attack him
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-12-03
FROM MRS. LANoTRY.

An inquirer wants 10 know II Mrs Langtr, is coming to Arkansaw. No. she does 70, propose pay our state visit. At first She though; ofmaking Buck snort, this state, her headquarters. bui iHAuen- ,ial men who arc preudiced against the monopolists of that town, persuaded her to land in New York This was a cruel discrimination against inc state which we are all struggling so hard to build up and live in. and Mrs. Langty showed the weakness of her nature when she 2ban- doned her original mode of attacking the American public In letter which we have just received from the famous beauty. she says:
 Il now see my mistake: l should have made dlrec, shoo, for Buck Snort. So much for listening 10 ihe iatterers of gay metropolis. have long desired to ,isi, your state When was little girl read an aeeoun; of how the mayor sat in his o.firc and sios black bear that was making q dash for the nearest sa- loon and how have longed to see tha, man you cannot imagine. should like very much to see the Arkansaw state house and climb the famous stairway leading 10 the governors room. should ludge and sii down 10 a banquet with him. By the way, am told that your chief justice never makes speeches al banquets and tha; wine has no effect on him. This IS strange. and when l return home l shall ask the Prince of Wales If he ever heard of similar case How Is my friend Col Sml;hee: have not seen him since he caught a blue ilsh in North River. How I'd like 10 see that man. Have you ever though, of the fact ,ha, he Is an un- regenerated daisy: Please thlnk of Il. understand ,ha, the Little Rock law yers are given to writing poetry. l: IS to be hoped that my old friend Sol Clark Has HUI ko SQNu a sentimental pas,ime. What has become of oi sam Williams. How strange Il Is that he never allows his name to ap- pear in the newspapers. An, there is A modes, man for you. wish you would tell him ,ha; such modes,y won't win. Why, sir, when he sees eu; ,e LoReke on d change of venue case, he should allow the reporters to print his name in the personal department. hope iha, my friend Governor Churchill will par don me, but let me say that the convIcts should not be worked all over the state. i state prisoner belongs to ,he state and no, to any contractor who may happen to come along. Wha, has become of my old-time friend Col. Farr :: lie has no, written ,e me lately and fear that he may be in need oftobaeco. Don't forge, to remember me kindly to Col. Sam Williams. Tell him that his mod esty Is beyond my understanding. Col. Clark seems to have forgotten me, and wish you would tell him that a> ,he d. most prehistoric poet said. l am with you al the break of day. Ellen.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-12-03

TEMPERANCE has been made Dolii-
 ai issue. not through an aim to benefit 'r .nkind, bu, on account ot desire ,o bolster par.isans. Temperance has be come the wors; phase of politics. for any other issue IS allowed to rest, while this Slbiect Is continuously agitated. Some how, when man oonviots himself of an evil. although he may have gone for years uneonverted. he assails those who sec as he once saw. those who think as he once thought, and in his argumen,a- tl,e warfare shows no mercy. The re- formed drunkard IS this type or a man. He realizes that his former course was de- siructive to morals, law and physique. aud in his violent ardor recognizes no in- tertnediaie opinion. This IS grea, in- luY to the cause Of true temperance, that principle which means moderation in all shings. whether of appetite, opinion or action. A modem philosopher, speak ing through the London Tyxti. remarks To curse those who would have people drink beer moderately, and who decline to reyile all who drink ii at all. is no, likely to aid the cause of temperance-a cause which already has greatly suffered through the fanAtical intolerance of well meaning men and the sordid greed oi professional lecturers" This, in very few words, states a truth which canno, with consistency be controverted. Fa. naticism is the serpent that creeps into the Eden of every reform. The temper ance question in America is a national issue, but it cannot with profit become . measure of insolerance. After all, the pursst ssfprm is to show man how he can exerrise his own good sense
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-12-03

he kills that violent agent of eternity known as whisky. If he steals harness and is sent to the peni,entiary, and serves out his time, he again assumes his place in politics, and although he is disfran- chised, he reiinquishes none of his for mer enthusiasm.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-12-03

ANt> GoRroN BhN>trf. of the New N,tk iff, iAf.has considerable difficulty in slF.ns I yacht that can make better
 e than anything tha, floats. Mr. Ben ,e., should remember that acciden, IS F., ;Gcntly more potent than design.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-12-03

C3pI3xE. W mtfc 1 33A Htu141 &x1M 1A4zks ws were attacked. We were surrounded and every point seemed strongly sorti6ed against us. We fougts as long as gre could and. in fact don't know when we succumbed for blow on the head feIled me senseless to the ground. When I re- gained conscioasness was in cabin The sun xas brightly shining. Looking up saw a graceful young man, with blonde whiskers, standing near me
 Where am
 You are here. of course. said the young man.
 =. Who are you . asked.
 '''i 1 am known as Captain Dick.
 '.'l am prisoner, then.
 -.Yes. sir
 Where are my menT
 =. Where are the followers of Hanni- bal z. asked the captain with kind of numerous air.
 Dead. suppose.
 VI CA4 NOAl AiC1 ekC 4S-a. S& Pfe|~-
 Why was no, killed outngh, rather than to be captured and hung hFe mur- derer:'
 -.l ou were 10. killed because in- struoted my men no, ro kill you.
 ... Ah. you want 10 see me hung. do you:
 
 -. l could hang you If so desired. but you will not be hung.
 -'So then you have interoeded in my behalf and induced the government 10 shoot me. suppose
 Yes. have interceded in your be- half but not in the matter of shooting. Nou will no, be killed by order ofthe gov crnment.'
 .. Imprisoned for life. eh ::
 =. Not on my recommendation. have been promised that after you take the oath. you may resume citizenship and follow the quie; pursuits of useful exist enee.
 - Why did you. my leading enemy. so interes, yourself in my behalf:
 =. Because am your friend
 My friend Why. sir; until nov never saw you only in fierce combat
 "Nes. you me, me before was sol dier. Not at college, as the noveiists would have Il. but you showed me your generous nature once. Not by coming up and keeping the aaesioneef from sell ing my last COW. and he laughed heartily and looked al me with an expression the very opposite of warlike frown.
 Where did meet you =
 A, ..lny fathers :house. at my home, when iiendish hands tore down the dearly cherished emblerns of childhood and tearing away the blonde whiskers. Captain Dick stood before me. in beauteous ar ray of smiles. AS her magnificent self. Mary Osborne. 1 am the notorious Captain Dick, she said when she saw that recognized her. I ,hirsted for revenge. The men of your cause spoiled my home and made my father cripple for life. have had my revenge For you never en- ,er,ained any bu,-bu,-' she blushed deeply, and leit the room.
 Well. 1 was not hung. met Mary almost daily and found her as ten der in time of peace as she was bold in time of war. told her one day ;ha, l loved her. and she irembled more than she had ever done when the pistols popped around her. She leaned her head on my shoulder and kissed ;he famous guerrilla. She has two children now. one l little girl like herself and the other boy. whom the neighbors say looks like me. She Is my wife you know.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1882-12-03

BOTH who entertain d hope tha, con- ie4esate money will one day he received ,. par could as prohtabl, exercise a |. n ina, horses ~ill one day be disirib- ed by ,he state. and tha, fresh water . with breath. be turned into beer.