Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-01
EDITORIAL BRIEFS.

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tie lamb. 1t will probably go out roaring
like one ofBarnum's Gagged lions.
1t is gratifying to know that in the
oyster war; Notwithstanding twenty
rounds of solid shot were fired and many
volleys Of muskety there were no casualties.
The Light Infantry appeal 10 the ladies
TO hold a fair for the benefit of that organi-
cation, and it is sure the appeal will not be
in vain. Soft hearts-not to mention heads
are very susceptible to brass buttons.
The NEGRO problem was settled by
the war. II was dying out rapidly, and
why il should have been reslrrected in the
Baptist Congress is hard to say There is
now neither barbarian, Scythian bond or
free
The Washington and Western, called by
the wags the Worse and Worse railroad is
to go under the hammer again in the 18th
proximo. BY the time it is knocked down
once or twice more it will be az fiat as pan
cake.
Yankee Allen the disappointed aspi-
rant for [. S. District Attorney is mad.
Well, that's human nature. But then he
was not in full accord with the Boss, who
wont have any halfway service. Aut Ma
hone aut nulluS.
A charter has been granted by the city
Court of Richmond for the establishment, in
that city, of home for INDECENT and infrm
women, especially those connected with the
NJ. f. Church South and the Presbyterian
Church.
The Hot Springs property was sold, UNI
der the hammer, in Richmond Yesterday
for 100000. 1t is understood that the Le-
land Brothers will hereafter conduct this
watering place. Among the spectators AT
the sale was Frank d. Moulton, the mutual
friend in the BeecherTilton embroglo.
The trustees Of the Orphan Asylum in
this city have,as will have been seen, offered
the commodious buildings under their charge
at mere nominal rent, TO the managers of
the lnfirmary, . charity that appeals to all,
and which it is hoped will be maintained
with liberality characteristic Of our peo-
pie when they embark in good cause
The abingdon Iirqinian edited by Geo,
". Ward, jr., has made its appearance. AS
all index OF its political sentiments it says
"Mahoncism i'll Virginia, to-day, is politi-
cal synonym of party the most despicable
and corrupt that ever cursed State" The
paper is handsomely printed and filed with
matter of M interesting and very readable
quality.
Paris is 10 grant an annual subsidy of
100000 for the establishment Of a popular
opera. 1t is stipulated that the price Of any
of three iourlhs Of the seats must not exceed
three francs. and the maximum for any seat
is to be eight francs It would be good
thing if Alexandria would subsidze some
sort OF popular amusement to keep the peo-
| pie from stagnating.
1t is understood by the knowing ones
that Governor Cameron will soon after the
fourth of March, order All election for Il
/ member Of Congress in the Seventh district
Paul who holds the certificate EXP Getting
to be confirmed as Judge Rives' successor.
This trouble and expense is needless as the
House will almost without q doubt give
the seat TO Capt. O'Ferrall. who was duly
and legally elected last November
1.-THE Virginia Mortgage Land and FL
nance Company Limited is. the title ola
corporation recently organized in London.
England, with reported capital of 50 ,500,-
600, the object of which is to purchase at
auction and private sales from $4,000 to 200
600 acres Of land in Southsde Virginia, with
view of cultivatng. letting, reselling, &C."
If the company would turn its attention to
this part of the State, it might find it profit
| able to both buyer and seller.
In the star route trial in Washington
yesterday Messrs. Ingersoil and Nerrick got
into personal alteration, in the course of
which Merrick called the former a puppy
and 1ngerso!l called Merrck dirty dog.
Order was finally restored, and both apollo
gized to the court. When Ingersoll was CAL
led on for his apology he said, in his usual
blasphemous style, that no man could abuse
him without resistance on his part, and adj
ded Il would do it at the day of Judgment
If were assailed by Cod would defend
myself with my little puny power Poor
Mlemortel