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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-22

LIE WEATHER AND THE RIvER-The
continued mulky weather OF the past two
days has had the effect Of completely break
ny up and melting the ice and nov the riv-
tr Is almost entirely clear, and offers no OBJ
>iac!c to navigation. The gorge below this
city has also been broken and the steamers
ale now running without interference by ice
The lower river boats left this morning as
usual and those due last night arrived but
little behind time. The Corcoran resumed
her trips to Mount Vernon this morning.
The Virginia, Of the Maryland ferry route,
IS not running though sail boat came
across the river this morning, and reports
that numbers otthe farmers from that neigh,
horhood are anxious to come to this city to
make their Christmas purchases. The Lake
due mere at o'clock this morning did not
arrive till this evening being detained by
The log which has hung over the river all
lay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-22

me FAiEFAA DIFFICULTY In its ac-
count Of the difficulty at Fairfax {. H. ON
Tuesday last, an account of which was pub
shed in yesterdays GAZETTE, the Hereto
Il that place in its issue Of to-day, says:
"On Tuesday evening last, after the ad-
ourumcnt Of the County Court, Judge Jas.
"angS.cr and Il number Of senllemcn met at
The house of private entertainment kept by
jim F"gG. During the conversation that
cnsucd, the sGhject Of the late difficulty be-
tween MeSsrs. Gunnell and Racland was al
inded 10. The gentlemen who We're CON
Hccted with that matter rs Mr.. G.s friends
including Mr.. &. himself were pre- cent.
They cc,:su:cd Judge :. lor the part ne took
in the matter, harsh words We're exchanged
the lie given, and blows followed, during
which MI Joseph Powell silucl; Judge 5.
with a stone, Knocking him scnsecsS. For
4 while il was feared the Judge was killed
but in short while signs Of lie appeared
and he was removed to the residence of SIr.
John IL. Thomas. Although badly injured
he was able 10 rctuln to his home on We'd
nesday."
telegram received here this evening
from Eurkc's Station. Judge Sangstcr's
home, says that he is improving and that
his injuries are not so serious rs at first cx-
pectcd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-22

DRAFTS ASTRAL OLIVE have on hand a
1 fall supply "f Pratt's Astral OIL which article
We nave been selling with great satisfaction for
several years This oil will burn in any ordinary
coal oil lamp. and Is PERFECTLY SAFE We
ais" have our usual supply Of KEROSENE, LARD.
SIGNAL ana SPERM OILS
dccll +. ). LEADBEATER & BRO.
DREECH AND MUZZLE LOADING GUNS
- Pistols, Caps, Brss; Shells. Paper Shells
i."a1lng Implements. Primers, Wads, Sc. &c, at
- hln@ street, corner of Royal. Just received
and IN store another supply of the above goods,
which were purchased at low prices and will be
sol at q SNAIL advance. Call and see for your.
selves toct23i J. T. CREIGHTON 4 son.
| AkBi'S PROPHYLACTICF FLUID, wonder.
~ iul healing remedy and diSinfcctant: a par.
feet pain killer, removes all offensive odors cures
Burns. Catarrh, Collie, &C. prevents and mitigat,.s
scaict Fever. Measles &c. valuable in every sick
room. being a purifier and cleanser, Just received
by novSi +. 5. I.EADIEATER < BRO.
\ l." GOODS-Rcccircd today: English
y French. German and American Cologncs ard
EXiract5 Hair Brushes; Nascliuc Cold Cream
Nascline Ca;nphor; Ice and Vascline Conttrtion
for Coughs and Colds; also Nasclnc Pomsdr rn.
Is Il delightful dressing for the hair
decks JANNEY L co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-22
A}rxan1ria Oazettf.
LOCAL MATTERS.

FRIDAY EVENING. DEC. %, 1892
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-22

NTE OFFER THE BALANCE OF OUR STOCK
~ Of Christmas and New Year Cards brought
oyer from previous years, containing some very
pretty ones, at your own prices. Also other gooGS
AT very low rates
deco RORT. RELLS SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-22

ENGLISH HAIR, TOOTH AND NAIL Brushes
IL together with we'll selected line Of Toile
Articles can be found at
SUMMERS & ALIENS
NCClS u. " cor King and ROYAL SITS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-22

JUMBO STEP LADDERS!-We have Just re
- cciSca a lot Of Jumbo Step Ladders. Whicl
are the cheapest aud best ladder ever offered il
this market Call aud examine
dcclG MCLEAN Il UHLER T6 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-22

StTATIONERY STATIONERY Those in
- want of any kind of Stationery should examine
Cur stock before purchasing. Our prices are the
lowest and We guarantee satisfaction.
aug1 ROBERT BELLS SONS
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05
The Hog Law.
RAYNoNn Jnna ID -

$50 - y
EDTroRs CLARION +: As I was a Confed-
crate soldier. and have an interest in the
South, and more especially in the grand old
State Of Mississippi, l feel it my duty to
say something about the "Hog Law tia.
WAS passed by the late Legislature.
Now I must say that I think that it was
a death blow on every poor man in the
county. They say the South will never be
anything unless they make their own meat
and bread At home. Wellnow Mr.. Editors
this law was passed 50 late in the season.
how can the poor man prepare his pens
for his hogs ? and another thing, some oil
these poor men have no place to put their
pens ifthat law had have been enacted in
January. No, 1 think the last Legislature
had very little to do, and they thought that
they would try 10 make Mississippi another
Ireland, and the poor man can sing
0hi have yea heard what's going the round
MississippTs visemen have forbidden,
Neat to b raised on her ground.
England forbid the shamrock to be raised
on Ireland ground, but poor old proud
Mississippi, has BY her last Legislature for
bid every poor man from raising a pig. HI
is forbidden to let his hogs run il
an acorn grove where cows and horses run,
bat Messrs- Editors can a poor man live o.
one COW ? OF course he cannot picket
horse or live on him either, but could h
not raise a lot ofhogs, say Eve. and let then
run at large The farmers will always keel
up their fences anyhow, but there are som,
that will take up the poor mans hogs jus
70 make 8 little money to buy whisky.
Now Messrs- Editors if you think thi
worthy Of publication l would like to let j
come before my friends.
Respectfully,
SECOND DISTRICT.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05
A. T. WIMBERLY.

A. I. wIMBERLY APPOINTED A SPECIAL
AGENT OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE DE.
PARTMENT IN OPPOSITION TO TIKI
WISHES OF INFLUENTIAL REPUBLICANS
Special to the vicksburg Herald.1
WAsHIxGToN, June 28.-WimberIy has
been appointed a Special Agent of the In
ternal Revenue Department. The compen.
sation ranges from six to eight dollars per
day and expenses. The appointment is
significant, as il indicates a determination
not to confne the patronage of Mississippi
to Republicans. Wimberly is a Green
hacker, and his appointment was opposed
by Influential Republicans here. fRaum
promised to reconsider the latter, but finally
made the appointment, and then skipped
of to Illinois to escape the storm. It Is be-
lieyed here that the appointment will dis
hearten the Republicans and weaken the
party in the State.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05
The Public Debt.


n. L. 1lmesl
1t is most unfortunate that there is a pop
Mar impression abroad that the public
Treasury is OVERLOOKING. The Numerous
schemes now before Congress and requiring
large expenditures Of the public evenues are
all inspired BY the falIacy that "Uncls Sam
has money enough to set everybody up in
business. Representatives and Senators
work as though they expected that after
them there would be no opportunity to
snatch q share of the golden stream now
running 70 waste. As matter Of fact, the
United States Government owes a debt Of
seventeen or eighteen hundred millions Of
dollars, the interest Of which Is all provided
for, with 9 relatively small margin left g. a
surplus. OnJune i, 1852, the debt, less cash
in the Treasury, was $~1s501s475,l57- It
would not Be said Of q business man who
should have made ample provision FOX keep
ing down the interest on bis outstanding obi
cations that he had an overlooking cash-box-
Yet. the anxions m~anipnlators Of public
opinion who we're clamoring for more money
for public buildings, canals, and artificial
hzrbors. 81 aver that there IS danger that
the public Treasury which owe millions.
by b nh0kBd BY it, oWn Excess Of caah.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05
The Right Spirit.

CoP1AH SIGNAL: The Importance of
e~lectiug a Democrat from every Congress
sional District in the State is conceded, and
earnestly desired by every true patriot, and
to secure this result the canvass for the
nomination should be conducted in such
manner as to heal, not intensity asperities
in u ranks. Let the friends of the sever
al candidates advocate and put forward in
the most favorable light possible, the claims
of favorites, but do not attack and abuse
one not a favorite. Let the contest be con-
Quoted fairly aud amicably, and when the
majority in convention determines upon
the candidate, let all unite IN his support
and no heart burnings or bitterness having
been ~.engendered, this.will be an easy task,
and we can march on to a glorious victory
in November.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05
Executive Committee Seventh Con-
g%rcssional District.

The following is the Executive Committee
q ihe Seventh Congressional District. APP
pointed In 1850. By The Congressional Conyen-
lions % the respect vs Districts in which the
members thea resided.
Por Jefferson Couoty-M Eiseman.
Claibornc-H. ". Magruder.
Madison-RobL. Powell, Wm. Neville.
Hinds-D. p. Porter.
" E~lnkin-J. L. MeCaskili.
" simps0n-J. L. Meade.
C5piah-E c. williamson.
" Lincoin-R. B. Wilhers.
FranElin-W. P. Cassidy.
OF tie foregoing, Mr.. Eiseman has since de-
ceased Mr.. Meade removed IRON Simpson
and Mr. Cassidy from franklin. The Chair
man Of the County Committees are requested
90 90 me vacancies thus oceasionei.
Tue Committee, 10y request Of the slai'
Executive ComuitteeL will meet A. Jackson
on tie 9th q July proximo, for the purpos.
u organizing, and calling a District Con.
%veniiou 20 nominate d candidate Tor Congress
aud 20 irausaots such other bushes ashley MAJ
zee proper 10 The Interest Of the Democratic
Conservative party ia TIE District.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05

Elsewhere We haseprinted the Official
Of the Introduction Of yellow
into the city Of New Orleans.
That a death has occurred in the city
from the disease, and that the seeds Of
the pestilence are there. Is not a ques-
ton Of doubt. Its an appalling truth.
The facts are that after remaining in
quarantine below the city two days, a
plAgueship from an infected port
steamed into the city-discharged It's
cargo and turned loose its crew-ard
that one Of the number was soon dis
covered to have a case Of yellow fever
with which he died. The Governor Of
Louisiana, impressed With the danger.
t~elegraphed the State Board Of Health
urging the extension Of the quarantine
from two days to eighteen days, but it
his been fixed at ten days.
New Orleans is.the gateway through
which the yellow fever from the infec-
ted ports Of Cuba aud South America,
in times past have been introduced into
the States of the Mississippi valley, and
the occurrence Of this case has natural
ly awakened very deep solicitude.
That there has been criminal neglect
Of duty in the failure to keep off the
disease, the official statement abundant
ly attests. The United States Law
authorizes Tie President, upon tht
request of the National Board Of Health
to detail a medical officer to serve il
the Office Of the Consul at any foreigi
port for the purpose Of inspecting
vessels sailing for the United STATES
and the law also requires Consuls TO b.
vigilant in noting the sanitary condition
Of. the ports at which they are %servin.
, and to certify the facts to the Nationa
Board when there is danger. 1t ais
G makes it unlawful for any vessel fror
c any foreign port where any contagiou
or infectious disease exists to enter an
port Of the United States except in a
~cordance with rules, which if enforced
would prevent the introduction {
, disease.
n 1t is evident that if these provision
of the law had been observed, and Il
State Board Of Louisiana had exercise
diligence, the neighboring States I
h Louisiana would not stand in the pre-
1t ence Of such a danger as is now hargir
J. over them.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05
Immigration in wayne.

EDITORS CLARION: On the 25th June,
Mr. J. l. Young, Deputy Commissioner Of
Immigration, under tbe recent law, was at
Waynesboro, and organized an Auxiliary
Board in obedience to the suggestion Of
Major Wall.
ia. WetheFbee, President Dr.. John o.
DonDell, Vice-President; DR.. J. 5. Rich
ardson, Secretary.
DTREcroRs-Distriet No. 1.-CoI. s II.
Powe, Hon. J.. P. SezbrOok, l. z. Gum.
District No. 2-Hon. 2. s. Burke, DIR. J. r
s. Pitts, W. s. Davis District No. g.
Maj. J. L Gray, D. J. F. Pou, Dr. W E
Stszz. District No flames Leegett, B.
6 Ramsey, John J. West District No. s.
J. J. Golden, g. W. Mills, L Bunch.
Our people are pleased with the efforts Of
Mr. Young and Major Wall, IN trying to get
3 frugal, industrious, skilIfnl and elevated
class Of Immigrants to eli up the many
thousands Of unoccupied pine lands in this
part Of the State. Let them pour into our
vast pine region. They are welcome.
Yours truly. J. l. MoRRrs.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05
DEM.

The Republicans claim that only about
two-thirds of the actual vote Of these
counties was polled at the last election, and
that fully one-half of the s%traightout Re-
publican vote was not cast that the Repub-
licans would not vote for Col. King, believ-
ing him to be a Democrat, and that many
Republicans voted for Lowry, the Demo-
cratic candidate, supposing him to be a
safer man than King. On a full vote, with
a regularly nominated Administration Re-
publican candidate in the field, Mr.. Chand-
Ter and his advisers in Mississippi calculate
upon carrying the district by 5000 majority.
At least such is the information we have
from Washington. K is well to know the
thoughts of the enemy, as well as his pur-
poses and intentions, and we think we
hazard nothing in saying that his thoughts
and purposes are here clearly set forh.
With anything like the exertion BY the
Democrats which marked the last Presi.
dental campaign, we have no doubt
the Republicans, with all their man.
agement and money, could be overwhelmed
in the.district, and a Democrat returned By a
large majority. But, with the indifference
which now seems to prevail, aud which has
prevailed in all our State elections since
1876, we are not prepared to say whaI
course things may take. The truth Is, th,
men who for the most part did the effective
work in past canvasses for the Democratic
party, are now the most Indifferent and tn
hardest to be aroused.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05
Holding the WORD Of Promise 70 the
Law-Breaking it TO the Hope.


The n. Y. Sun quotes these words of
the Secretary Of the Treasury in his
report when Congress met last Decem-
Der
meanwhile tie daily receipts from the
community by the Treasury continue, the
surplus over it, needs increases, and money
lies idle. Il seems then that the plan most
Just for giving relief is 70 redGee taxation,
and thereby diminish receipts and surplus"
And the Sun adds that the majority
in Congress instead of reducing taxation.
have sought only to reduce the surplus
in the Treasury by extravagant appro-
priations. They have never seriously
considered any proposition for relief.
They passed the Tariff Commission
scheme, intending to prevent reform of
the existing abuses, and to continue the
system until after the Presidential cleo
ton at least, and as much longer as pos
sible. Instead of cutting down ex-
penses and taxation they have deliber-
ately sought, BY every act of this Con
gress, TO augment both. And now, at
the close Of the session, a bill IS passed
to reduce the internal revenue take:
fby4eventeen millions Of dollars, ofwhief
the national banks get s11 ,382 500. Al
and the manufactures OF patent medi
cines, perfumery, and matches get
together, s5,121, S43.52! The entire
internal revenue system produces oveI
s135, 200, 900. This about equals th'
estimated surplus for the next fisca
year, and therefore, if it was e%ntirel,
abolished, the ability of the Treasur,
to meet its ordinary obligations woul,
not be impaired at all.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05

sumo to regulate commerce. or to inter-
fsre with the regulations Of Congress,
bat beoarS police Iurs JoF he prssvratioR
dheulth, prevention Of crime, protection
Of the public welfare, must Of necessity
have full and free operation, according
to the exigency which requires their in
reference.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05

Col. G. w. FALKNER, the gifted son of
Mississippi-whose "White Rose of Mem
phis" had such an extensive circulation
North and South, has written another
book, "TRe Little Brick Church." 1t is a
neat volume of 429 pages, issued by Lippin-
colt, and in a literary sense is far superior
to his last book. The scene is laid upon the
banks of the Hudson, and the story goes
back to the days of the Revolution. The.
style is very attractive, realistic and terse
The book will no doubt have a general cir
culation. 1t is credilsble to the pen of the
gifted author and to the liturature of the
day.-Memphis Ledger.
eve are indebted to the distinguished
author for a copy Of the work which is
so highly commended by our Memphis
and other contemporaries, and will
speak of it in another number. Wefeel
that a rich treat is in store for u.s.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05
DR.. ChaiIIe on the YeIloH Fever In View
Orleans.

New ORLEANS, June 2S-Dr. 6. E.
ChaiIle, Supervising Inspector Of the Ma
tional Board Of Health, to-day sent the
following telegram to DR.. Swearenzer,
Health Officer Of Texas.
There died on the ~tEenty-sixth one case
of yeiloE fever imported from Havana.
Dilgient inquiry has failed to detect any
other case in this city, and all practicable
sanitary precautions have been take8. Un-
less other cases should occur, adiescsnt
States have no cause 70 fear infection from
New Orleanz"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05
Proceedings of the Executive Commit.
tee of the Fifth District.

DISTRICT CONVENTION To MEET AT FOREST
AUGUST IND 1852.
Executive Committee Fifth Congressional
District met pursuant II ell of State Ex-
~ecutive COMMITTEE, at Forest, June 9th,
1882.
On motion. Capt. Jno. w. Smith was
made Chairman pro tenn. and 5. A. Wither-
spoon, pro TEN. Secretary of the Com
mittee.
On motion the Chairman appointed Mr..
Beeman and Mr.. Crans committee on ere
dentials.
The Committee decided to call a conven-
ton of the Democratic party of the Fifth
Congressional District to meet at Forest,
Miss, on Wednesday, the End day Of
August.
The following resolutions were offered and
laid m the table:
"Wheress, It is the duty of this Execu.
tive Committee to fix the basis of represen-
tation in the Congressional Convention
next to be held, therefore be it
ReseiUed, That each county in the Fifth
Congressional District shall be entitled Il
one vote in the Congressional Convention
for each three hundred votes cast for tn,
Democratic nomiRee for Governor in thu
last general election and one additions
vote for each fraction of three hundred
provided. said fraction shall exceed two hun
dred.
Resolred, That the Chairman Of this Com
mittee shall ascertain the number of vote,
cast for the Democratic nominee for Gov
ernor in the last general election by eacI
county in the district, and in calling tht
Convention he hal state the number 0
delegates to which each county is entities
on the basis set forth in the foregoing reso
~lution.'
Mr.. Clark moved it to be the sense 0
this committee that the former Chairman
and secretary of this Executive CommitteI
are still the permanent officers, the presen
officers being elected in their absence.
ResolTed, That the basis OF represents
ton in the next Congressional Conventio
of the Fifth District shall be double that il
the Lower House of the Legislature.
Moved and carried that the newspaper
/ Of the District be requested to publish til
proceedings of this meeting.
Moved to adjourn. Carried.
JNo. ". SMITH, Chm'n.
S. a. WTTHERsPooN, Sect'y.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05

SIMPSON COUNTY has lead the way in
the ~initiatory movement for organization
in the 9TH District for the fall election.
Lincoln is to follow suit. Hon. r. H.
Thompson, Chairman of the Democratic.
Conservative County Committee, has
issued a call for 4 meeting Of the com.
mittee on the 18th, to adopt such meas
ures as are needful for the canvass.
Which county will follow next? 1t i:
time the work of the canvass was be.
gun all along the line.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05
Taxation Of

Referring to Judicial decisions on this
question which Is important 10 a large
class Of citizens, the \. Y. Herald says
that a Maryland statute expressly dis
eliminated against nonresident sales
men By imposing upon them Z tax which
citizens Of the State we're not required
to pay. and that in the case Of Ward
against Maryland, the Z. s. supreme
Court set aside this statute as imposing
upon noa-residents a discriminating tax
repugnant TO the Federal Constitution.
But that the Court seems to have con
coded that's general State law applying
alike to residents and non-residents
would not be open to this constitutional
objection; and that Il has since affirmed
this principle in the analogous case Of
taxing goods. Il Is clear that one State
may not levy upon the products Of an
other a tax which is not imposed upon
its own. But the Supreme Court has
held that it is within the power Of a
State to pass 4 general law taxing all
manufactured articles or products of a
specified kind, whether produced within
or without the State. And this l. equal
ly true, although the statute, while gen
eral in It's terms, mar in effect discrim-
mate more or less against nonresident
producers and manufacturers. The
same principle would seem to apply
to the taxation Of drummers. 4 stat
ute requiring nonresident salesneI
alone to take out a license would b.
clearly unconstitutional. But a gener.
al license law applicable in terms to al
persons selling by sample, as wen asQs
the citizens Of the State passing tn
: law as to those of other States, wouli
not be in violation of the Federal Cor
e stitution, though as a matter of fact tn
r tax imposed might fall more heavil
e upon nonresident than resident sale.
| men. This view was affirmed by tn
y United States Court in a Nevada cas-
Y two years ago and it was reafirmed b
1 Judge Hughes last week.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-05

Our talented young friend Herman
B. Mayes, Jr., ofthe Hazlehurst bar, is
making a tour of the State this month
for recreation and business. We com
mend him to the friends ofTHE CLARION
~wheresoever dispersed. He is author
lied to represent this Office in all its de-
partments.