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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-03-23
Costly Collection of Autographs.

The king of Holland is one of the most
a.dent autograph collectors of the present
century. He has just paid $500 at Paris
sale for bundle of letters from the Duchess
de Civrac, lady-in-waiting to the daughter of
Louis XIV, giving details of court life. At
the same time will of Voltaire dated July
10, 1869, and the original manuscript Of the
proceedings taken at Paris for the canonlza-
ton of ST. Vincent de Paul brought $1,000.
A letter from Voltaire to j. B. Rosseau, giving
the plot Of the Henriade, brought 5000, and
the plan of battle sketched by Ney, $l2O.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-03-23
The Partner for Life.

Many man has seen his choice for part
ner far beneath him in the opinion OF the
world, and although love and pride might
have struggled with him for while, yet
pride triumphed, and he sought one from
the higher walks of life. In all the vicissi-
tudes of social existence, there is nothing ca
pable of inflicting more certain misery than
is sure to follow such a course. 1t distracts
the general harmony of our days. misshapes
our ends, shortens the length of life, lessons
the stature of manhood, and is contrary to
the divine instructions of the Bible; for it
declares where love is there is peace, plenty
and thriftiness. Everything is sure to fol-
low a happy union. Let not pride interfere
in this matter.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-03-23
4 LITTLE GRAVE.

4 little grave on the hillside,
Where the willows droop and weep;
A little form daintily shrouded,
A little one fallen asleep.
4 little grave on the hillside.
Where the earliest violets bloom;
A little voice hushed forever,
Asleep in the silent tomb.
4 little grave on the hillside,
4 sad and desolate home;
Hearts that are almost broken,
Mourning the absent one.
4 little grave OH the hillside,
An empty cradle and chair,
A little dress, "a wornout shoe,
And Il lock of curling hair.
A little grave on the hillside,
Where the breeZes softly blow,
Where the birds sweet requiems sing.
Ger that little grave so low.
A little grave on the hillside,
A little one fallen asleep,
Death is only eternal life;
Alas, why should we weep?
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-03-23
Major E.'S STORY.

During the spring of '49 the Wallop-o-
Wogga tribe of Indians used often to attack
our camp at Dirty Blanket bar. We expected
an attack from them nightly, and were i'll
the habit of sleeping on our arms. | had
no arms then but a pOcket-pistol | had
brought out from the States. | used to sleep
on that. So did my brother. These pocket
pistols were fully charged every night. They
were generally empty in the morning in con-
sequence of the repeated and furious attacks
from these Indians-and snakes 1t kept
one man busy getting them charged next
day-at the nearest grocery. They were
loaded from barrel Those were wild Old
times, can tell you. One day two wild
Indians chased my brother three miles. We
saw him bein" pursued by them. That is,
we saw him, but never saw the Indians. 1t
was the same with snakes. Numbers of our
party were pursued by snakes, but it is
singular fact that no one ever saw the snakes
save the parties pursued. People at the East
can never realize the hardships and perils
endured by us brave, daring California po-
neers. 1t was a very dangerous country
where we mined. Nearly all OF our party
eventually met their death ut the hands of
these Indians and snakes. Whiskey then
was $50 per gallon. 1t cost us nearly all our
earnings for ammunition. But, gentlemen,
am proud that /, too, had a hand i'll MAX
ing California the great State she is
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-03-23
GENERAL E.'s STORY :

Il landed on the shores of the Golden State
in 49. Although my stay was but fifteen
minutes, l assisted spectator in hanging
two men without judge or jury. There was
no delay in justice in those days. l believe
that one of these men was afterward found
innocent. But he was an awful example to
the guilty party, whoever he was, and who
was never-no, never-discovered. Our yes
sci sailed then Immediately to China. AL
though have never seen the shores of the
glorious State, l assisted to find and make
history for, still the humble part in which it
was my glorious privilege to take in elevat
ing her to her present position is one of the
prOudest, etc"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-03-23
Current Com ment.
PHILADELPHIA News.

Spring chickens hatch in just twenty-one
DAYS, but good many of them live just
twenty -one years before being brought tc
market. A.l.A E
A gloom has been cast over Cincinnati's
esthetic circles by the announcement that
McMicken the famous New York hog-cutter
has failed.
Another mammouth caye has been found
in Kentucky. That state may in time cease
bothering with horses and distilleries and
hire out as national beer vault. .aE41 ~
It is said that the czar thinks of abdica-
ting after he is crowned. His physicians
should advise him to abdicate before he is
crowned It would probably be healthier.
A Philadelphia plumber is not willing to
wait few years for wealth; he is so impa-
tient that he has resolved to make fortune
In time to join the summer exodus for
Europe, and has therefore closed out his
business and opened a stand for the sale OF
butter and eggs.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-03-23

4 Edith-We have never seen a person with
the black smallpox, but suppose the face of
such patient must resemble that of a lady
covered with one of the fashionable wells
full of black dots
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-03-23

Benjamin Franklin says: Zone boy is
boy two are half a boy, and three boys are
no boy at all" 1t is the same way with SER
want girls. One girl will do all the work,
two girls can manage to get through with
half the work but three girls do no work at
all. t..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL,

Business has recuperatcd but little durino :,
week and there is still an unwonted Quiet for -.
season of the year, though the weather dour,,..
has much to do with rctarding the spripu t-,l,
Monetarily there is not much change to note ~,
banks are well supplied but the dewand is Im;,.-,
In Baltimore money is easy with ratc, QUOTED =,
5a6 per cent for loans anu discounts, the forr,'
for hest security only. The New York man.
market is easy nj 4a5 per cent for call looms ~,
stocks, aud 2a3 per cent on United State, ho,I
Time loans and mercantile paper are uncb,nn,,
United States bonds continue strong, and H.,
have been bought up to 120l,--thr highest n.;.
on record-and the 41as to E57sal1G, al>o ~
highest price. Virginia bonus moderately ,c,;,.
the principal demand being for the lu.lO> vh;.,
sold yesterday Al Al, closing with rha, pr;rAn,
Consols. brought 66 seller 80 fat and ti6i.. ,.,.
lar way. Deferred sold At Is. pcrlrr hnud> -,
at :'';5, and do coupons quoted Al ;5a;sG Rar,,,
stocks dull and nominal. Richmond and nu,,;n
offered at 14O. Virginia Mllan,: new r,,r,,.
was offered yesterday at 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Ex-Governor William Smith, looking well
and hearty, was visitor to the Senate
chamber in Richmond yesterday, and was
received with distinguished consideration.
y vote was taken in Roanoke county ycs-
tcrtiay on the question Of license or no H.
cense under the new local-option law. Sa-
lem district went against license by a deci-
ded majority. The vote was light.
Mr.. Robert Meeks, near Auburn. in Fan.
quier county had his entire supply of fodder
destroyed by fire few nights ago. 1t is
supposed to have been the work of an in
cendiary
The failure Of John Fl. Bryant & Co.,
proprictors ola large sumac mill at Rich
mond, was announced yesterday. Their
liabilities are quite heavy, but the amount
is unknown
A suspension bridge, just completed across
the Robinson river, ut Criglersville, broke
down, one day last week, and injured seve-
ral persons who had gone on it for the pr,r-
pose of testing its strength.
Judge Finnell, of the Clarke county court
court has appointed Carter NJ. Louthan
commemorative Attorney, for that county
to till the vacancy occasiOned by the resip.
nation of Marshall Mccormick.
Mrs. Eva Stroll, widow of the late Jacob
stroll died at her residence near Honey
vile. in Page county, last week, aged 81
years and months. AT the time of her
death she had living IA children, 90 grand
children, and ~ great-grand children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14
The Markets.

BALTGNoRE, April 1l.Virgina Us deferred II
do consolidated 661a; do second series - past
due coupons -; new 1O.40s 433s bid to-day
Cotton firm; middling 121sa12La. Flour firm /;
Howard street and Western super 3 5OaS4 IS
do extra . COAST 90; do family 25aS7 %;
City Mills super 5UaS4 49, do extra ) Goa
so do Rio Brands 25aS7 so; Baltimore high
grAdrs family So 90: do winter wheat patent
SS -. Whcat--Southern steady aud firm; West
ern irregular and higher closing easier; Southern
red 14h147; do amber 15Oa160; No Western
winter red spot 142'sa1 1929, May 14314a
1t3h: June 139iaa14G July 1903 122hs Aug
1191sa119k Corn--Souther higher: Western
irregular and easier: Southern white 9Olla91 ;
do yellow 80; Western mixed spot S45a
Sc; May S4Tsas5la; June s4a4as5ls; July 85a
SOL, Aug S5aS51a Oats firm: Southern Goats ::
Western white 62aG3; do mixed 6Olaa61 Pcnna
6oaG5. Rye dull and nominal 9Oa95. Hay firm
and in good demand; prime to choice Pcnna and
Nd 15aSlS. Coffee lower and active Rio car.
goes ordinary TO fair Sh.a9la. Sugar strong A
soft TO- Whiskey firm at 81 pig.
NEW York, April 14.-Stocks strong and ac:
tive. Money g.. Cotton quiet; uplands 12l. :;
Orleans 12f4. Flour firm and quiet Wheat =
May and June i2aaie better; other deliveries a
shade easier Corn quiet at ais.r better
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14
NEWS OF THE DAY.
TO &hom the re'y aye and body ofthe Times. =

TO Shom the rery age and body ofhe Times. -
Mr.. William Il. Croaslale has purchased
the Baltimore Gazette. and its name will be
changed to The Day.
The Irish National Land League Yesterday
at its meeting in Washington elected officers
Tor the ensuing year. and adjourned subject
TO the call of its chairman.
The visiting ex-Contcdcrates at Trenton,
\. j., from Richmond, spent Yesterday in
viewing points of interest, the day closing
with grand reception and ball at the
Opera House.
Nearly twenty thousand pounds of grass
butter arrived in New York on Tuesday
from Point Rogers, Cal, in less than ten days
from the dairy farm. 1t is selling for CITY
use at So to 10 cents.
John Cronon committed suicide and was
refused burial in consecrated ground in the
Catholic cemetery at Mount Sterling, KY
He was taken to Paris, in Bourbon county,
and buried in ground that was not consecra-
ted. On Saturday night five men took up
the body and deposited it in cons aeYsa ed
ground. On Sunday night the body was
again placed in its former grave.
Morgan City, La, which has been partially
uhuer "iler loT SeFeral weeks, was visited
by terrific rainstorm on Wednesday night,
and the Ter rose 46 inches higher than the
great flood of 1874. At Drew's mill, on the
Ieche, five miles above Morgan Cit ~, some
twenty houses were swept away. There
were number of narrow escapes from
drowning. Two colored men were killed at
Bayou Sale BY falling timbers At Bayou
Mringoula suga1-house was blown down,
and nothing can be heard of eleven persons
who are supposed to have been in the build
inc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Marquis of Anglesey has separated
from his wife, who is an American lady.
Exports to the United States from Great
Britain show an increase for the quarter end
ing March
Jewels Of the value of 100000 have been
stolen from the ladies of the imperial family
OF Brazil.
The trial OF the Circassian officers charged
with consplring TO murder Arab Bey basal
ready begun at Cairo
y tacit amnesty will be granted TO the in
surgeants in Herzegovina who return to their
homes and labor quietly on their lands.
An American named berlin has been ar
rested i'll Dublin on suspicion of having shot
Il keeper of Il public house near Boyle. The
number of suspects i'll prison on April lst
was 5ll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14

ESCAPE OF CAPTAIN HOwGATE.-H w.
Howgate, who has been for some months in
Jail in Washington, on account of his in
ability to procure the amount OF bail re-
quircd by the court for his appearance, to
answer the charges made against him in
connection with his administration of the
financial affairs Of the United States Signal
Service. escaped from his guards yesterday
afternoon while visiting his family, and has
not since been seen. Capt Howgate has at
various times during the past four or five
months been allowed temporary leave of
absence from the Jail to visit his family, the
court sending all officer with the prisoner to
prevent his escape. Yesterday Howgate
was permitted by Judge Wylie to visit his
house for the purpose Of seeing his daughter,
who has recently returned from Fassar
College Mr.. Doing, one of the oldest and
most trustworthy of the court baliffs, was
sent with the prisoner, with orders to bring
him back TO the Jail in two hours. At How
gates house the bailif lost sight Of the
prisoner for q moment, and when he turned
around Mr.. Howgate was no longer in the
room. The bailiff asked Miss Howgate
where her father had gone. She replied
that he had stepped out, but would return
in moment, and asked the bailiff to sit
down. The officer, suspecting that some
thing was wrong, rushed out Of the house
but could see nothing of the prisoner. The
house was searched, the police headquarters
notified, and the police everywhere put on
the alert, but no clew to the fugitive's where
abouts has been obtained If he should not
be arrested to-day reward of $500 will be
offered for his apprehension.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14
TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY.

dispatch from St Petersburg says The Gov
ernor of Padolia reports that ant-JcwiS riots oc-
Cured nj Bata on the 18th inst.
In the suit for libel brought by the Rev. Samuel
d. Hinman against Bishop VIM. Fl. Hare. in New
York, the jury to-day rendered verdict of
$4,000 for the plaintiff.
The First National Bank of Buffalo city ~ "
closed its doors this morning. The extent of the
amount of drafts unpaid cannot be ascerta!ncd
now, but is thought to be large
Philip Turner has been tried in the Superior
Court OF Northampton county, \. c., for the muir
der of Aaron Hill, quack doctor, and has been
acquitted. Hill having been murdered was thrown
into ditch and his house c.csc by was burned to
the ground.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY EVENING. April. II, 1882.

GENERAL. M.AHONES uefeat In the LeglS-
lature yesterday proves conclusively that
he is not even the smart" politician his
political opponents credited him with being,
and that even from his own standpoint the
great expense to which he has put the State
by his extra session of the Legislature was
entirely unnecessary. wise politician
would have been assured of his support be-
fore he attempted to force through the
Legislature, at the expense of an extra scs-
sion, measures solely intended 10 secure and
prolong his own bossism. That he WAS not
so assured is proved by the result of the vote
in the Senate yesterday on his bill to reap
portion the State for Congressional repre-
sentation 50 as to give him eight Congressman
pledged to sustain himself and the Arthur
administration. That bill was the strongest
of all his measures. for the reason that rs
one of its purposes was to add eight repub-
lican votes to the next House Of RereSenta-
tives. without which that House will surely
be democratic it had the entire support Of
the Administration all the influence of
which was given to the General in order TO
assist him in carrying ii through. But even
with all this support the bill was defeated
and its defeat necessarily involves the de-
feat Of all the Generals other schemes by
which he vainly hoped to strengthen his
onc-man power. Like all men of small
calibrc the General could not stand pros
pcrity. His little brief authority induced
him TO play fantastic tricks. Silly imagin-
ing that he had Virginia in Il sling, that his
power in the State was supreme, that his
authority in his own party was unquestioned
and that no rcadjuster dare oppose him, in
stead Of affecting the sIavity Of manner and
protesting the conciliatory spirit 50 ncces-
sary TO win back his disatlcctcd adhcrcnts. he
assumed toward them the air Of dictator,
and treated them with such supcrcliOus
contempt that TO have submitted to him
again would have been repugnant to their
manhood The General was pretty good
superintendent of the democratic organiza-
ton in Petersburg. where he was so pro-
scriptivc and resurlcd to such tricks that it
was the only place in the State to which L.
:. troops were sent to secure the freedom of
the ballot, but q more extensive sphere Of
action is too large for him. Like all men of
his class who 60 up like a rocket, he will
come down ike stick. and almost as
rapidly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14

Reliable reports received at Petersburg
from various sections of the State represent
that great damage was done to fruit by
heavy frosts on Wednesday night and the
night before. In some localities the peaches
are said to be nearly all killed, while ap-
rles, cherries and strawberries have been
badly injured. Early vegetation suffered
considerably. Before the frost the signs of
Il large fruit crop was very promising
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14

In the o. S. Senate yesterday the bill ap-
p1opriating $3.50, 900 forthe completion ofthe
Washington Monument was passed; and the
House of Representatives passed the Senate
bill approprating $4,000 for the erection of
Il monument over the grave of Thomas JEFF
ferson, AT Monticello.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14

Fifty eight million dollars is the estimated
value Of finger rings of this country actually
worn, and still there arc people mean enough
to go hacking and coughing because they do
not want to invest 25 cents for bottle of
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14

Mr. WAYNE MACEEAGH was Il member
of the Garfield Cabinet, was about the only
member of the Cabinet who showed from
the first to the last any real purpose to effect
Civil Service Reform. and who proved his
sincerity hy 50 entang!ing the Star route
plllndereiS in the mrShes of the law that
they can hardly escape speaks H. follows Of
the republican party:
My party leaves me ia this prrdicamcnt : it
has but three principles. and ! lind myself OPP
posed To all three It's first great principle is the
SpOilS system the Srrund j. nnposit ion 20 civil
service reform. and the third 10 consist Of
reputation in old Virginia. Then the boss sys-
tenn Is degradation il goes from the gutter To
the White House. 1t Suhsi,to thu SpOils of Of
flee. The duty Of this dissertation and that of the
country is to supplant thrS,. bosses. Until that is
done your work will not he executed. You can-
not pretend to he Interested in the degrading
spectacle of Mah0ucsm III Nirg the deliberate
prostitution of Government powers To aid rrpu-
datiou of 4 States DBL CAT iuns II we could charge
that upon the Bourbon democrats il would he
some relief, but, to our sorrow and humiliation.
these things are done in the name ui the party of
Abraham Lincoln. Instead Of going forward the
Arthur administration makes 4 rrtrngratlc move
mrnt.
4 republican so good and true and conss-
tent rs Mr. McVeagh ought surely to he
credited. but fine be. how low has the re-
publican party fallen from lis once high
estate and how can the few conscientious
Virginia republicans clcave to it any longer?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14
The Mormons.

INDEPENDENCE. Mo-, April 1.-THE Nor
mons conference which has been in session
for the past nine days adjourned last eve
ming 10 meet AT Lamont, Iowa, next autumn.
Nothing was done toward carrying out the
projcc, Of buildinga great temple here, but
the matter will be considered at the October
meeting. President Joseph Smith delivered
the farewell sermon at the Opera House last
night to very large audience
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14
Free Once More.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 81, 1881.
ii. h. WARNER & Co.: Sirs-For five years
| suffered from kidney affections Your Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure freed me from pain.
restored my flesh and thoroughly cured me.
F. B. McCuE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14
DIED.

On the I'd of April, 1892, at GleenhsIiyy1Xt:.
King George county, Va, Mrs. JULIA A. hA' u
FORD, widow of Addison Hansford, deceased -
the S1st year of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14
By Z. T. Lucas & Co, Auctioneers

A T OUR SALES ROOM, No 10 north Eo!y ,, :, :,
a on SATURDAY MORNING, April l''h'
10 o'clock, we will sell at public aucton 1'i
lot of HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN l Elm;
TURE, CROCKERY, &c. also two lne s >iIs ~
WAGONS, a lot of FARMING IMPLEM ~ ~ i2' S,r
other articles. A fine FAMILY CARklA"E
sale. It'll r. LUCAS ) %, AA''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14
Financial.

New YORK, April 1.-THE stock market
opened in the main weak and lsaal per cent lower
than yesterdays closing prices In the early trade
after 4 general fractional decline, there WAS an
advanre."f sal i per cent. This was followed by
IL reaction ranging from y to per cent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14

The market closes firm and prices are higher
We note an advance Of Doe in Flour. The receipt;
OF Wheat are better and BOO bushels sold II, l4j
for Fultz 14Ga15O for mixed and 1852 for lair
Lancaster, but We quote fancy lots at 155. ~
bushels of Corn sold at % and sc. No Rye re.
ported, and one lot of Oats sold at 60 County,
produce is unchanged. Bacon is higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14

lT Is no longer the Big Four" hat the 'Fa-
nous Five" and it is whispered that it may soon
be the Solid Six" General Malone, it is said
had an Interview with Senator Hale Il few days
ago. and talked with him for Il long time, but
without convincing him that he WAS in the wrong
Hale came Il, near converting Malone as Malone
Hale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-14

A marriage has been arranged between
the Rev. Edward Carr Glyn, vicar of Ken
slngton, and Lady Mary Campbell, youngest
daughter Of the Duke Of Argyll.