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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

When thu democrats had possession Of tho
State they provided that there should be only
one session OF the Legislature 10 every tWo
yeats. and thereby saved tho people % LITTLE
money. Bat suoh economy docs no! suit he
economical ideas of the rsadiusters, woo ,bOus b
elected IS The oppons nts Of the "tx'r4vagsnt
expenditures of the B'urbous." seem never
to be satisfied except when engaged 10 "a lsn.
derit 6 the mooey Of State too poor, as thty
ASSERT. TO pay her honest dtb.s. They there
fore will hav, an extra session eff the Losis!a-
lure. fer which they will Gr4w pay. They are
evidently making hay while the sun shines
and. from their point of view. canpos be blamed
for 90 doing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

Mississippi exsmpts ell railroads fton tax
ton. and grants liberal charters f1r railroads TO
s'l bona 6ie applicants. This is good policy
The more favors shegn railroads. the farther
puoh roads will b. extended, and the more new
ones will b, built. aud ss The Development Of
tho oouotry depends upon the railroads tho
more of them tboro are 10 State. the moro
prosperous that State will be. AID then an.
other thing. which som, psope fail to soc; al
the taxas that ore laid upon railroads. though
collected at The railroad cfi,ca. orc necessarily
txicted from the people who travel on or send
freight by those roads; they are like The Gu les
OF The high tariff. which though lc,ouatsd for
BY Tho importing merchants are really paid
~ The oonsumers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

Another monthly statement Of the National
debt has been published. and notwithstanding
tho regular monthly statements of tho rJGuc.
ton Of thst debt, il i'll omoun.s to within q
few millions cf two billions of dollars. II with
a.! the monthly reductions reported as
having been made f.r years past, ard
Oil tho taxes that tro txsc.ed from tic
people f'r the nominal purpose If makirg
these reductions, the amount of the debt
shall remains much logger at tie enormous
figure # two billions, there is no liltlo dagger
that an attempt will be made 10 readjuss that
deb. aid that Cap.sia Blsir's idsa OF applying
the principles f read asl IN ant to tho NstionsI
az we'll az 10 the State debt my b. msds
# G i've.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

A Cough, Gold or Sore Thros. should
be stopped. Neglec; frequently results i; q?
lncurabie Lung Eaisease or COnsump.
tl0n. IL ROW YVES KOhCislAs.
TR0CHEs do not disorder tho stomach The
cough syrupa and ba!ssms, but act directly
On the Unframed parts, G!lsying irritation,
giVereiiefin Asthma, Br0nchstiS,s. Coughs,
Catarrh, and the Throat Troubles wlica
SINGERS anu Public Epeai8ers Ere sui.
lect to. For thirty years Browns Brcnchi,i
Troches have been recon- merdcd by ph7nciars,
and always givo perfcc. ss:;sf,c.ion E.vitg
been tested by wide and constant nee for near y
an entire generation. they have a.,sincd atl,.
merited rank among Tho few staple rsr:i!cs 81
The age. Sold at 2kc. q box everywhere nhig
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPH NEWS
From Richmond.
!SpeclaI Dispatch 10 tho Alexandria Gszattc. !

opsciai DispatO0 10 tho AleXauQrla G6Z5uc.
TAXATION IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.
RICHMOND. March 2.-The Senate Commit
leo en- Courts tf Justice to-day reported Mr..
Smiths biz, providing liza, tho rate Of taxation
10 A'czaaGfls ooulty shall TO; exceed one
Collar OF tho ouo huadrel dollars of assessed
vs. W., Tor cno!y. s,hool or diatric: purposes !;
and t6a: &c wsrfaat shall DO drawn or rppre-
eria!i1n nsdc, or debt contracted ty tho Board
oil Super ilscrs IF Alexandra c,un'y 10 txess5 of
the solscE:: bills plso,d 10 the hands of tie
treasurer Of said couoty for c,ll> c,ion Any
sa,h wirrsn', appropriation or deb: 10 be yoid
JUDGE CT ALEXANDRIA
A! O'Clock tc-dsy the Two Houses of the
Lo.lIA'ur', 10 i,a. session. w!u! inc the
eleotou Ct judges.
When Alex .ndr;a city VS. csil.d. 10 tbs
House ct Dsl.g.:es. Mr. James q. Taylor
Nominated r JUICE Of thu Corporation Court
N. b. Meade.
Me- 5 u!rt 70 minated for the po;i.ion Gatrse
A. MustbaCh. an4 mad, highly ulosisIic
Spo'oh lie b :balf Of that gentlcnao.
In tie Senate Mr.. Meade was pa; ia ncm.-
mated by Mr. Elliott.
Mr.. Smith, Of Alexandra, dominated Mr..
Mu;h3soh.
Tho olsc,ion Was thon g;nc in 0. AID Mr..
Mosd, was eleoted by the usual parry vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
The Jewish, Persecution.

LoNDoE, Mar. 2.-Ths Russo. Jewish com-
mlstee has prepared q statement confirming the
reports of ou!rsges on Jews il Kus,ia. inclui.
lag many cssos OF mu'dar and rape which .ho
recsrt Bli ish Consular reports discredited.
The commis!ee's staten ent ia fou aded upon let.
ters received fttm persons occupying high
ctii:lal p js!tions in The Jewish community and
upon personal evidence of jewish reiugs:s. A
letter from an eminent "a bbi indicates mat etc
have been taken by tho Russian authorities t.
concesl the truth ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
NEWS or The DAY.

fSo hundred aod tueotS-fi:e docio:s ;re
turned Gu" ia Baltimore yesterday.
The House Of Representatives yesterday
pissed the lodan appropriation bill, appro-
pfisliug $500 2Q3.
The asa sd value OF real estate fur tlxiti,n
10 ST. Luis, Mo-. for ,hs present year is off,
c'ally stated at $lG2,177.G 0; The personal prap-
er'y $50. 4l4 G3) Totsl Sl92 592 24O This
ia On lbcress, tvJr last ysar en- real estate of
22,lS0 l49; CO psrsoasl pr,pry Of 50 OIL
So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
W ash (luf.

OoDENsBURd. N. Y. Ms7ca "A wash oct
Occurred 90 che Osdeusburg & Lake Cham
plain Il. Il lat night between Mooer's Forks
and woods FAlls. Tn, engine and bas gage
oar CT trtin No. S rau into it. and engineer j AZ.
chambers and 6rsmsu Henry Pstrie were kin
cd. 40 express messenger AID bsesses man
were H. ared, bat it is thought DOT SERIOUSLY.
Meme ci The passengers W ,re il ier;d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
Shot and Robbed

KANSAS Cry, Mo. MMcl "A popcorr
vander named 81. c:1f', iVirg At Armstrong,
was shot nsar bis r;sid ,no carly yesterday
morning and robbed OF sbou, $500. The
bnlss otterad TIA hasa If the BRAN and Ia
caooo: covor. Ihsrs is no Qua to the per oe-
traitri Of the c:ime,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
Revenging u Brothers. Death.

VERONA, Mo, Mar. 2.-Last Monday q
young man named R,W!ey. Wihou. warning
ard from behiod a stable. fired q. Sheriff j.
hopkiss. of Balr7 c>uEty. bttog him in The
breast and causirg his death. R9ulty suIrx-
dercd. Three years ago Sheriff Hopkins al
tempted 10 srrst brother of RowIey On
requ'stiou from Texss for murder The latter
resisted snd Was lied. O.; that killing tho
present assassination is the result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
Cyclone.

GALVESTON. Ten, lar. "a special to tho
News from Dodd Ui'y. Texas says: The town
OF Cadooa. IA mlls scu:h Of this plsc,, was
visited ty severe cyclone on Tuesday, which
Ittlct:d Considerable damage, Many buildings
aud residences were thrown from lhsir fouuda.
lions. tho Bspis; Church WIS completely de-
mollshsd aod the two sory frims dwellirg Of
MI. Trova vas destroyed. Several members
Ct the family Of the latter were 10 The house ct
the tim OF The storm and were seriously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
Mysterious Sickness

BOSTON. March "A snccal dispatch from
Marlboro. N. H.. says: o, Tuesday The help
ID j.. tho oad room Of the Mouandcck Blanket
Mills we're taken Sud len'2 With vonitioe. A
new SCI Of hands wss nu! 10 nod they also were
taken SICK aud the hslp ia tho other rooms
ware alltc cd IN, same way. Ga Wednesday
nearly the whole of them wcse sick and at noon
g. many Ware i'll that tho mills were shut down.
What c:uss tho sickness is mystery hut i.
is RI baby something 10 tho rscs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
Breaking Of Feypcs.

NEW ORLEANS, March "a G:eeryils
dlspa'c1 says There WIS per.tc! wreck Of
the Bolivar lo7ee yts:erday!m ,rnirg; Rircron,
Wade, Clay. In3 Badgh levoes ais, brtk,
through al d il is r:p,rted ih,t the Coaoorda
brskstis d.y b,faro. Several lives WIS lAa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
utcideS,

NEWARK, N. j., Mr. 2-C,nrsd Trsbtr,
residing on thu c!ro'r of Niagrn and Elizlb eth
Streots cut Lis ttroa! with nepkuife this MGR
mig; lie YVES taken 10 the German Hospital,
ou; died as soon al be reached there. The
CAUSE OF the suicide WAS insanity.
NEW YORK. Mar. AT an early hour to-
day tho dead body Of Peter Pickle was found
suspended from rep, 10 the room which be
occupied in Monroe St. The deceased WAS GO
YeaIa of are
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
30 DAYS Congressional Proceedings,


Tha President pro tenn submitted resolutions
oil Tho board OF directors of The U5iou League
ct rhlladoIDhis. recommending III, plan Of
MIR. Oliver EVans Woods for better g. curing
tie dcfv;iy of dead letters. both forsiga and
domestic, Whica w:ro referred.
MIR L;phsm presented the memorial Of the
Chamber cf Commerce Of LIS ApgeloS. CsIi.
fornia, in favor of the bill to isco, ,rstc the
Niaarsguau Cnaal Company.
Mr., Plat, from tho Committee on Ps!cnIs.
reported favoisbiy ths bill to regulate practices
ia ratants
Mr.. Ferry inrcdec ! bill to Grant eddi.
ticnsl pensions to these who hsva los. on arm
or lsg ia tie s.Ivioo OF the u. S.
hi. German offered a resolution directing
the postmaster general to transmit statement
giving the amount expended curing tho fiscal
pear endiog Juao 80, 1881, for 50 cal facilities
fer POST mair. Adopted.
Mr. Congr. fem The Committee on Com
mere, reported fsVOrab!y with amendments.
the House bill to promote the efficiency of the
lilo saving sew C, and to euooursg, tho saving
OF lie from s3iawrsak Placed on tao Cacr-
Oar.
Al lao tho Sl1a!e took up tho Chires, bill.
HOUSE.
Ah'AI MAJ eVI1 Oe8l vi cOOluN0Q In tie
House this morniaR oSipg to the fac: tha. a
lumber tf members wsro demanding the TO-
c,snition CT the Speaker. but MIR. Aikop, of
s. o.. declared his Intention of otj,o;irg to
tvrytEiog until order was restored.
Mr.. Harris, of Mass. Chairman Of tho
Committee on Naval Affairs. reported bin
authorizing the construction of vessels of war
for tho navy. Ordered to b, printed and re-
committed.
MIR. jacobs, Of New York. frcm The Gem
mites en- elections. reported resolution dis
s'ldg tho contacted election CASE of McD,s-
ell vs.. George, from tho Sato Of Oregon
Adopted
The mornng hour having bscu di,p,rsed
vi the House at 12:45 wsat into tho Com
miuco Of tina WhoIo. 90 tho oorsu!sr aod dir
lnmaia appropriation bill. which spprorria,ss
Sl.l9S 53O-heing Sl2 0n0 leas than WAS ap-
proprlsted last year ard Sis. eco less than tho
estimates.
Mr.. .Busrow:, of Michigan, g,vs brief ex-
planaion OF Ito various prov sM 8 IF the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
Financial.

NEW YORK, MARCIA 2.-Ths sleek max
opened firm odd gsoarslIY b.2s per cent. Gish,r
THAI yesterdaY's oiosrg prlcas. Ia tho cal,
dealings The market said up 4,24 per ,ut. 4,
II o'cock reao ion Of s.ls per cent. |, Ok
lace
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
COMM RCIAI..

ALEXANDRIA MARRET March 2-Bu. lia
grain was offered to. day and prices reaen In
changed The light lies which vera Ill c!el
were l3)al:G for Wheat s1d a.. for Ccrn ):
to la!ity. Country produce IS sEa's lwN
on accoun! o. The rniider weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
brought Cut Perfectly

LOUISVILLE. KY, March 80. ISL
II. ii. WARNER & Co.. tSnS-I tad ht,n i
great sufferer from acute kidrty dso>.
~nich my phys Clans c'n'd cot euro. hus y + OF.
trlsl CT yout $50. kjdoey upd L;ver tn a..
brought Tue uus in perfect heaIth.
CHARLES III. GERHARD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

Now that the Governor, after his sensational
and e1pens.v, war on tho rira:ical oyster men
has returned to Richmond, the lstt,r have 70.
sumsd operations and are conducting them with
80 much energy as before A sheriff, with
Pc p,rly armed poase. would hAvs conducted
she c. III ,1AigR more effectively, if with no. quite
as much dD 'esg parade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
SOaktinG.

WASHINGTON, M:r. 2-Ex.Sana.or Consfos
anticipated ths announcement CT his coming BY
to private quarters and hi, preseac, ia this cisv
il now known only 10 Il fow of bis pers mi
friends. Latest reports ssy it is slmos. csr,s;n
he will sccep. his appointment! On the Supr:m,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
Fire.

RIVERSIDE. N. j.. Mar 2.-rho G,n,s
catholic Chuic1 aod the buildings sti ,inirg
Occupied By tho Sisters os a school, w,ra d. !.
s:royed By Ere this moruirg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
Northeast Virginia Mcd.cat Society

Correspondence Alexandria Gazst!c.1
WAREE>ToN, Va, Fsb. Il There having
been no 4 lorur1 Of Fellows present on January
23!, (da,o CT Tie regular gu .rlerly meeting o
TIN" eocic!y) c.iled 'asicn WAS he'd this day
IN Lto rooms Of Tho Y. E. q. A.
In the s6senco tf tho Preacsas, the chair WEI
n!ed e7 Wee Fraaidont FaIrs. of Culpeper.
!ho r,gulsr tu;inass hsi Y bean soon dis
patched. ih' Follows made h&sle TO eag,gs in
the diacussion OF tho oil absorbing topic, diph
theris which hiss lately been sffording such S
rich h:rVost to the reaper. DeaLh.'
Or. Foster. of Gissislirpi, guest of The socie.
", by Invitation, op5poi tbs discussion, and
WAS followed By Drs. Chiffon AID Bicks. At
the close of !hs laLtets int.r ,stng rom ,rks, hs
Vas caliod TO th3 chair to enob,e DR.. Hsrris,
President pro tsT. to Rad his Essay on the
lden'l OF the two Diseases, Mem brsnous
Group and Di3htbetis." This p,per was sblo,
careiul and conpteL eIsivs. aid elected rem
the Fe lows sentrciiy 2 spirited debate on the
unity or the du1!ty Of thcsJ terrible maadi;s.
At the suggestion OF LIZ. Hicks the COZ lict of
opinion was :ougb! 10 q decision ty taxing q
vote OF those present on the question with lha
folio Rlrg result: In f.v0r Of unity" 6-rrs
Harris. aicks, Ham!lton, tlirkson, Frost and
hughes In favor Ct '3dslity," 5-Cr5 w, D,
Cooper, W. b. Cooper, Cooke. Edmul d., and
Chiffon.
Great intorcs! wss shown in the insprc ion Of
some unusually largo specimens of false MEM
0rane (sxbi5itsd By LIZ. Elsrf 5 ,p) from the
Threats of two fatal csses of alisnsrt enid, mic
dip.htheris.
On otioa CT Or. Hamilton it WAS agree d that
the next discussion should be on "Rryt 2sIss in
is local and cor .itoiional aspects" Dr. Ham
ilton was appointed essayist for the April m pet.
Ing. Inc m?eEHg, on motion, adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
Wife Murder and Su:cido

CHICAGO. March 2.-OrVil, Bra CT /,
Sale. H., GO idls carpenter. shot bis wife y,..
terday bsc,ts, Of htr r,fasa lo1ge. to surp =,
bin. aud then killed himself. F.vo chiI1ren
were touod o'inging to toe womau's BODY s.
s5s lay Oh the flor. Sha will probably die,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

As ono OF the chief objocs the rsadiustsrs
have in rem tyipg sil the notaries pubic is The
e1sclion of the s. f,e that is charged for new
commissions. s.:he probability is that sll The old
notAriss who de-, sire to retain th,. offices will be
enabled 10 do soA upon submitting 10 The gouke
and paying that zee again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
Clicked by All Apple.

PHILADELPHIA, March 2.-Gacrga Culver.
Of PORT Carbon. SohIl kill cour,y, AGED E
ya'r1, chOked to death on Tdesdsy w.i'e ca
log an alp!s,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

The March nums,b Der CT the monthly edition OF
Golden Days, for boys and girs, has been 70.
c,ivsd from lis ppbli.hssr. James Elverson. Phil.
sdelpLi.. This is one C!;. the best msg; zines of
its Rind puhlahed in thisS country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

From the publisher. PATRICK keenan,. Rich
mond We have received little pamphlet en-
titled "Fscts and Figures concerning the Gen
oral Assembly Of Virgins flsSl 1882 and prin.
cipal State officers. including brief biographical
sketches OF the III smbers,p somewhat AFTER the
order f the Congressional Directory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

eEoRaEToHE CATTLE MARKET, M,r. l.
at DrCvsrs' Reai this week some rs head W 70
offered. Prices ruled 20 fo!lows: Best Ctsei c.:
good 5l!Gt: m,6ium 10 fair 4la5c thin Steer,
Oxen and Cows Sia4, per h. Some 60 sheep
and Lambs offered sales of Lambs at &C, ard
sheep At 6aG3c Fer Id. Some 10 Cows ard
Calves were sold az 25aSE0 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
Terrible Loss OF Lille,

LONDON. Mar. 2-Msil sdv;c - from the Va.
coast of Africa report tina. q terry boat wbi,r
crossing the hagoon.of-Lsgos, capsiz ID nas
that torty.stvtn ous Of sixty person on board
wore GroWnoa, '
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKuT. MAJ. | -
lt8 ua!ta were cffsi and sid. Bet at !.';c;
good Ga ;. medium 81 .t2,; ordinary 4i.ec; bn
and Cows 31sd3c par IL. go Sheep cold =! ut. !:
per 10. 10 hilch C.w5 cod O. 20,S55 es"u.
Market brisk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

The New York S"n. which, generally looks at
thing5 through clear glasse'. expresses proper
Al fiir id 90 of the late Blaina o,ntion whom il
says Ii w.s common place."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

Pottsr's Monthly for MARCH has zen re-.
csived from It's publi h ,rs. John Il. Potter s.
Co., Philadelphia. lis contstats are varied, in
seresting and instructive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

The Potomac Oyster bill was was up 10 ,h,
Maryland Legislature yesterday, aud 90 motion
the enacting clause Was sirokirg out. but the
vote was reconsidercd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

Ii is probable that tbs seoteGoeR Of the N h.
Isis will be commused TO p,nsl 8: rgItude. NJ.
Aiexsuandroff. their counsel. d 'clared if r: sci
ode were eliminated, be will shtr, ,hsir
views.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

Fear brings disgrace. bravery bril- gs hosor,
oaws!dica saves 10 map from his f,tc," says th ?
Ualiph Omar; bnS DR.. Bulls C!u.h Syrup
tEs saved millions from an awful f.;e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
MARRIED..

This m,rnirg at the residence of The BRIDE
craod.psreais. Hrie, Pa, by The Rev. w. 8
Fulton, Ms. ARTHUR 9EEGORY, Of III
city, to Miss MARY y. BUSH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
DIEIt

DlAN.
In WaIren!or, Va. FebruYy g. 1892 Mr..
JOSEPH II. WATSON, in tbs 10Th yesr OF
b 5 sge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
MINIATURES ALMANAC. MAX. 2. lcs2
Sun risss.... ...... 81 Sun sets. ......... 81

aAEITaD.
Str Geo LIaary, Norfolk. to p 3 Hooo.
SAILED.
Sir George Lssry. Norfolk, By T B Hooo. ..
Str hsttsno. lowor Potc. by j Brodels 8 &C.
Sctr Flying scud, Richmond, BY Z Heo''
aRIoRAhDA
Scbr 0 D W!hoiell, from Wsshicg!o7' 81
Bo:ihbsy 9th.
Schr IsAEc 2 Cam ,6ell, for Washington
sailed f:0m Boothbay 9Th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

DAMAGES FOR ILLEGAL CONFINEMENT -
Tho suit Of Au!hooy Briggs IcolorcaI agaiss!
th' sGroiies of Samuel A. S.snn. late superi1-
tscdsOt, for damages fr illegal c,nGoement in
tho ptnlteDli4ry, was hcstd 10 tho Oiroai;
Court Of R'thno yesterday. aud the jury re-
turned v@fdio. for the rIairtiff for 1925
Briggs Was oirvietsd in tho Corporation Court
OF Norfo'k Of toussbroakipg and rctbuy, and
o. the ct Nov inter. 1877. w.s Sentenced
to iva years 10 Tho pe5i,en,iary He vas re-
cslved 1T the EeLiten.issy CO Deoambs. IL
1871, By an oaavortarc. ToRi,g to clerical
mistake ]. despite bis rebate for good conduc:
and other legal m,iRations, Briggs, instead OF
belt & discharged 10 1879, coupls of months
inside It the 'imo for which he was sene,o odd
Was detsined 10 tba renitenlsry until "a day
Ct .Iua!y, 1880.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

CRcr PRosrEcrS.-Accordin TO our e1.
changes "od farmers" are saying with remark.
aolo unanimity tbs. The next season. owing to
The drought Of las! summer aud heavy fall of
Ia'n end snow ttiI winter, will te very pro.
ductve one. We hope their opinion may be
justified By the result; but On the ether hand,
some observant farmers in this section fear that
the remarkable rain fall this winter indicates
another drought this summer and CO. sequently
another failure Of tho cora crof.- Winchester
Times
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

WHALES SPORTING CFE THE CArEs.-A
number tf whales have recently bsen seen
near Cape May by the PEOPLE living there and
BY masters Of vcaaes arriving At this port, some.
times playing foi hours in full view from tho
shore. Recently large one strsr ded ne It Cape
neary' and was Immediately stack ID by the
shot guns, pitchiorks and clubs id every con.
vahleat weapon, but to no urpo,e, for when the
TIDE bogan to rise the big lubDur slipped off with.
olt any apparent inconvenience-Phik Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

Tho public debt statement for The IN ,uth OF
february shows decrease DUNG the month Of
50 1888 5l1 G3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

FbQICs ROE HkRRING. Nos. ,2s1d
~ AAOkRREI fHr aalo by
fnt22 I n HII,RJTRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

pRlHE LEAF LARD, tm.ll Hams, choice
:. {, Shoulders ard Breasfss. Places, just
fccsiVeG by lfebiI j. T.. HILBUkH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

LAND SALES Mr. Robert Bartou aud Mai
Homes Conrad, commissioner, sold st pub ic
tu,iioa on Monday last 500 acres Of land in tie
sui: Ct Tidball W. Marshall Ipsrs CT tho estate
ct tho atc JANIS NJ. Marsh:ll 10 Mr.. james
4a'os for $50 pcr,c'e.
u. Il. Garden and j. p. Jafftioa o. Z mis-. 10
hellg vs.. Talisferro sold tn w. ii. Brown of
Baltimore 1861 sores for lh'eo thousand fvs
hundted nnd tHe:ty-Sevn do'lt rs Ftareaton
Sold SonM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

Mrs ScoVi!le, Guitcsu's sister, hal ssnt o
memorial to the Senate piotssticg against the
coudtmstion Ct Mr.. CoukliDg. In co:c.rdirg,
MIS-. Sotvillo says: II protest against tho a.
polatmcns of this impoiicus demagosue, who
hbGvo all others, was the chief csuso If tho de-
gradng partisan strife which eliminated 10 the
tcalh which the nation incurred. | Protest
IN tho ramo OF that iaslioo which should DO
meted equally 10 all that this man shall DO! be
elevated to that position which may enable
him TO pssl 6oal iadenen! upoa the fato of my
poor Insane brotner."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

A TnOH2'S CkEBRATsD PLUM PUD.
"A, Ithe, IL and ID ans. fer sale low by
fe0iti j, T.. MILHTTRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

& MOTHER SUPPLY OF STABLEH,S
"A OoEh jus. recaivad BY
feh2i n MTT,RupN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

EoHlMI CRANBEERIES received to.dry
T. End for ssle by
j:nl7 J. Z. MILSuRN IL N HnIsl a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-03-02

{ Hhf CHOIGE ROLL BUTTER iust re-
= ceiVed by 'N''
jsh26 VA. JOHNSON 6 co.