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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

A CASE which is reported from a small
German State seems to indicate that in
some parts of the empire the manners and
customs of the period anterior to the French
revolution still prevail. A girl of humble
birth had child, of which she declared the
reigning prince was the father, and, being
in dire distress, she instructed a lawyer to
take proceedings against the sovereign,
who, having denied the accusation, was
confronted with strong proofs of the correct
ness of the girls story. The lawyer re-
quested that his client should be allowed to
take the 'oath Of asseveration," demand
which was looked upon as implying want
of faith in the statements of the opposing
party, so the aid of the State ATTORNEY was
invoked by the prince, and the lawyer was
forthwith indicted for insulting his soyer-
eign, and, in spite of an eloquent defence.
was sentenced to six months imprisonment
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lnh23-td
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Under authority of decree of the Circuit Court
of Alexandria county, Va, rendered at its Noyem-
ber term, 1876, in the suit Of the Board of Public
Works VS.. Selden, Withers & Co., the subscribers
as commissioners, will sell by public auction at the
Fairfax street entrance of the Corporation Court,
Alexandria, Va, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of
April, 1883, at IL M, the
THREE STORY BRICK WAREHOUSE,
on the Dorth side of King street, between Lee and
Union, No. 27 King street. fronting 30 feet on
King street and extending back 81 feet to 30
feet alley.
Terms Twenty per cent cash, the residue in
three equal instalments ut one, two and three
years, with interest; the purchaser to give bonds
with good personal security; title to be retained
till payment, and the property to be rcsold at risk
and costs ofpurchaser default in payment of
purchase money in whole or in part.
JAMES NELSON,
S. FERGUSON BEACH,
mh14-dts Commissioners
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FANCY GOODS, MOTIONS. &C.. &e

HOSIERY, GLOVES, Haudkcrchiefs. Collars,
and Cuffs, in great variety
LADIES and CHILDREN'S MERINO VESTS
and PANTS, all sizes and qualities
ZEPHYR WORSTEDS, Germantown Woods and
Knitting Yarns, in ell shades and colors
sep29 G. c. BERRY, 10 King st,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04
By B. T. Lucas & Co., Auctioneers.
DUBLIC SALE OF THE FAIR BUILDINGS. &,

BY virtue of a decree of the Corporation Court
of the city Of Alexandria, Va, entered at its
March term. 1888, in the chancery cause of ]. H.
Beach vs. the Alexandria and Fairfax Agricul-
tural and Industrial Association, | will Sell at
public auction on SATURDAY, the 7th day OF
april, 1883, at IL o'clock u. m, on the premises,
THE BUILDINGS, SHEDS FENCING, STA.
BLES, Sc, &C., now on the Fair Grounds, in the
city of Alexandria, Va. The Buildings, Sheds.
&C., will be sold separately.
Terms Of Sale Cash.
A. W. ARMSTRONG,
mh23-td Receiver
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S12S 80
Total value,

Total value, S1oS 80
RULES
one ticket given away to every purchase of five
dollars tS3) free Of charge; , To every so pur-
chase; ) to every SO purchase 4 To every $40
purchase 6 to every $25 purchase
CONCLUSION.
Some people will think this a queer way to ad-
vertsc; others 10 doubt will think il is paid for
by the customer. shall cndeavOr To prove to all
that it is Legitimate from first TO last In the
first place to make my establishment popular
have every season been giving away Souvenirs
AT great expense, which were of little value to
any one. This season the thought struck me- to
issue l. 900 tickets and give Il ticket to each
purchase of FIVE DOLLARS. when the 900
tickets have been given away. to have il Grand
Drawing. So the persons holding the lucky num-
her5. will be the posScSsors of handsome prizes
Remember my establishment is the only house
III the city, which has but ONE PRICE Every
article being marked in plain figures. from which
never deviatc Any person not being satisfied
with the bargains bought of me, have the privi :.
Icge OF returning the same, and get back their
money. ] guarantee my marked prices much
lower than the prices you pay after icwing others
down.
have the Largest and Finest Stock of CLOTH
ING AND GENTS FURNISHING GOODS this
season, ever offered to the public. 4 call is
solicited. NJ J. WATERMAN.
AcXandras One Price Clothicr
mh13 Cor. King and Fairfax streets
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AGRICULTURAL
FGrtiliZerst1r rSprilgC Crops

We have i'll store supply of the celebrated
'AblERICUS PHOSPHATE,'' which has given
universal satisfaction wherever applied. We ap.
used it. We consider it the cheapest fertilizer
quality considered, in the market. Price $36 per
ton. Il. NJ. LAWSON & JAMESON
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MEDICINAL.
New Life

L Now AllC
is given by using Browns
IRON BITTERs. In the
Winter it strengthens and
warns the system; in the
Spring it enriches the blood
and conquers disease; in the
Summer it gives tone to the
nerves and digestive organs;
in the Fall it enables the
system to stand the shock
OF sudden changes.
In no way can disease be
50 surely prevented as by
keeping the system in per
feet condition. BROWNS
lHoN BlrrEKs ensures per-
feet health through the
changing seasons, it disarn.S
the danger from impure
voter and miasnatic air.
III! II prevents Consun'p-
t.un. Kidney and Liver DIS
:a$c, &c.
II 5. Berlin. Esq. oi thc
w"!i-known firm Of, II. :.
: in & Co.. Attorneys. l.:
Not Building. Maailal..
,';!, y. G., writes, Dcc. -.
5Hl:
GsHi2w2sw.' take L..
lrt in stating tha; have T..
'i!nwn 5 Iron BitcrS for i:
!Jr:a and ncryous ronhl>
caused by ovcrwork, ri;,
excellent results
beware Of limitations.
Ask for Browns IRoH Blr-
TENS, and insist on having
it. Don't be imposed on
with something recon-.
mcnded as ".7Nsi as .go"t."
The genuine is made only
by the Brown Chemical 60
Baltimore, Md.
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Lansburgh & Bro.

42O, 422 and 424 SEVENTH STREET,
WASHINGTON d. c.
THE FINEST BUILDING
SOUTH OF NEW YORK.
EVERY MODERN IMPROVEMENT ON THE
PREMISES.
OTIS FINEST ELEVATOR TO EVERY FLOOR.
THE GRANDEST SUCCESS OF THE CAPITAL.
BLACK SILKS.
LARGEST LOT OF ANTOINE,
GUINET & Gle, OF LYONS. FRANCE.
BLACK SILKS
Ever offered in Washington from the late Auction
Sales of their American Agents in New York
Purchasing rs we did, ut least One Hundred
Pieces, we were able to secure the bargains of the
sale, and will offer them at % per cent less than
they have ever been sold for.
Remember Guinets Black Silk ut 9Oc, 81
81 10, 81 %, 81 80, 81 80, 81 60 81 10. 81 80.
50, 81 Is, 50 %, aud 81 80
THE CHEAPEST
in price for quality offered by any house for wears
CLOAKS, DOLMANS, CIRCULARS.
Satin and Fur-lined in endless variety. Russian
Cloth Circulars, English Walking Jacket of our
own manufacture: Childrens and Misses Cloaks
and Haveocks from two TO sixteen years all re-
duced in price.
PREPARE IN PEACE FOR WAR.
We shall not wait until after the holidays TO
make our usual Sweeping Reductions, but have al
ready reduced every garment to assure II speedy
sale, as VIC shall not carry single ono to next
year. if Il price will sell them.
Call on MS and convince yourselves that We not
only have the Largest and Lightest showroom
second floor accessible by elcvator). hut also up.
wards of
6O0O WRAPS
to select from.
lANSBURGH & BRO.,
l2O, 422 and 4o4 SEVENTH STREET
WASHINGTON. d. C.
dcc21
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

Stephensburg, Culpeper Co., Va, Feb D. 1885,
Gents used sc. Bone Grange Mixture, New Method
Phosphate and your Americus, and cndeavored TO use
he same amount OF dollars i'll them to acre, and a
his time the Americus looks better than any.
r. X. CONVICTION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04
Rat TRAPS,

WILHIDE Rat TRAPS!
WILHIDE RAT TRAPS I!
We have just received another lot of the Cele.
DRAFTED Wilhide Rat Traps, which are the best in
use and which we are Offering at lower nrices
than ever before. MCLEAN & UHLER,
febl2 rs King street.
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FANCY GOODS.
sep13 No. 107 King street. Alexandria, Va
G.. M. ADAMS

We occupy our large and handsome new store
81 King street, Sarcpta Hall Building
Men S Ncckwcar-Our assortment is ALWAYS COM
plctc, showing at all times the latest novelties
from the markets of Paris. London and New York
Corscts from 5Oc. to $3.50 per pair. Special
attention is called to our new improved Corscts at
S1O0.
Mcrino Underwear, the largest and most choice
assortment offered. Prices zoe, 25c., .lOc 5Oc..
65c., Toe, 81 90 to 81 80 each
Gloves in Kid, Silk, Dog-Skin, Castor, Rincwood,
and a full line Of UpdcgrailS
Hosiery-Constantly receiving something new,
Balbrggan, Cotton, Mcrino. Cashmere, Fancy
Stripes and Solid Colors
Notion Dcpartment.-Shirts Collars, Cuffs. Sus.
pcndcrs, Towels, Napkins, HandllcrchiefS, Ger
mantown aud Saxony Wool, Zephyr Worstcds,
Buttons. Pins Dexter Knitting Cotton. Skirts,
Night-Gowns, Chcmse and Drawers Ribbons,
Laccs, ShawlS, Hair Brushes, Combs, Pcrfumcry.
Soaps, Euiilings, Rufis, Fans, Jcwclry, Embrod-
cries. Spool silk and Cotton, Belts, Knitting Silks
and Canvass. CM ADAMS
aug29 50 King ST., Alexandria Va
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WatGrmdnS OnG-PriCG ClOthilg House.

1000 tickets constitute drawing. or in other
words, rs soon as 1000 tickets have been given
away, the duplicate numbers of tickets ranging
from to 1000. will hc placed in 4 hat. and the
first nine numbers drawn from the hat shall de-
signate the winncrs-thc first drawn number 1st
prize the 2d number I'd prize and so on until the
nine numbers are drawn.
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EERTILIZERS.

FERTILIZERS
South Carolina Dis. Bone
Pure Raw Bone.
kainit Salts.
Baker Standard Guano
j." Tobacco do
Lobus do
J. j. Turner's Excelsior.
For sale by THOMAS PERRY,
mari IT King ST., Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04
BY Green & Wise Auctioneers.
SALE.

The undersigned in pursuance of decree of
the Corporation Court of the city of Alexandria,
in the cause of Sarah Stidoph VS.. S. G. Neale, will
offer for sale, at public auction, on
SATURDAY, APRIL %, 1888,
in front Of the Court Room on Fairfax street, Al
eXandria. Va. the undivided one-half of the
LOT OF GROUND,
on the north side of Cameron street, between
Patrick and Alfred streets, on which stands house
No. 1S9 Cameron street, fronting on Cameron
street about Al feet and about 100 feet deep. A
GOOD DWELLING HOUSE thereon.
Terms: One-third cash, and the residue in two
equal payments, ut six and twelve months from
day OF sale; deferred payments bearing interest
and notes of purchaser therefor waiving home.
stead exemption and with personal security and
title to the property to be withheld until all
purchase money is paid.
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON
nh2S-w1w Commissioner of Sale.
GALE OF VALUABLE GROUND RENT.
The undersigned trustee in a certain deed OF
trust from Theodore o. Starkc and others, dated
the 10th day of July, 1874, and recorded in deed
book No. of the Corporation Court of the city of
Alexandria, page 81 at the request of the parties
secured by said deed, will, on
SATURDAY, the I'd day of May, 1888,
sell at public auction, in front of the Market
House Building, on Fairfax street, in Alexandria,
for cash, that certain GROUND RENT Of sixty
six and two.thirds dollars per annum chargeablc
upon and issuing out of that certain lot or parcel
of ground in the said city of Alexandria, being
ONE-FOURrH OF THE SQUARE on the corner
of Prince and Patrick streets, running on Prince
street one hundred and twenty three feet and five
inches and on Patrick street one hundred and
Serenty-six feet seven inches, being the same
ground rent conveyed to George Slacum by W.T..
Alexander by deed, recorded in liber NJ, page so,
of the land records of said city
mh3O-ts II. O. CLAUGHTON. Trustee.
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Burgundy Farm, near Alexandria, March, l. 1888.
Messrs X. NJ LAWSON l. JAMESON:
Gentlemen: used the Americus Phosphate on my
corn Inst spring. II gave entire satisfaction and i
Is, think, the best ever used. In fact was so much
pleased with its effect my that used il on M,
present wheat crop. THOMAS WALSH
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NEW GOODS.-Rcceivcd to-day: English
IN French, German and American Colognes and
Extracts; Hair Brushes Vaseline Cold Cream ;
Vaselne Camphor; Ice and Vaseline Confection
for Coughs and Colds also Easeline Pomade, un-
surpassed as delightful dressing for the hair.
dec13 JANNEY & co.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

nUR MESSAGE OR PROCLAMATION.
The old, the young. the short the tall
The rich, the poor--wc please them ALL
Let not these words unnoticcd fall,
But heed the writing on the wall
Countless bargains await your call
BOOTS and SHOES for one and all.
mhI L. KAUFMANN
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MOUTH CAROLINA BONE.

SOUTH CAROLINA BONE.
100 TONS FINE GROUND SOUTH CARO-
LIMA BONE.
GU AR NTEED PURE
To arrive and for sale by
w. A. SMOOT & CO..
mho-lm SmoOt's Wharf
SEEDS-Clover and Timothy Seed for sale by
~ mh2 r. VI. LAWSON & JAMESON
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VOU NEVER MISS THE WATER TILL
l. the well runs dry or the pump gives out II
you call early you will be gratiticd by seeing oul
Spring Stock of Shoes while cvcrythngiS is new and
fresh. lmhI Il. KAUFMAN.
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Alrxanaria Oazrtte.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN,
At the Gazette Building, Nos. 10 72 Prince s,

TERMS
DAILY. TRI-wEEELY.
Ohe year 20 One year 81 w
Six months. 800 Six months ..... 200
One month so Three months -. 20
All communications should be addressed to GAZETTE
Alexandria, Va"
The Gazette office ts connected with the Telephone Ex
change Advertisements orders for the paper, news
or any information business can be sent by tele-
phone.
Persons leaving the csy for the summer have the
Gazette mailed to them post paid, for fifty cents per
month, and the address changed often desired.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed exceed their
space unless the excess is paid for at transient rates.
and under no circumstances will they be allowed to
advertise other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for
Marriage and death notices be paid for advance
Pricc iity cents, when not exceeding six lines.
resolutions adopted by societies persons unless OF
public concern, will only be printed in this paper as
advertisements
All transient advertisements must he paid for in adj
vance.
entered ut the Postonce at Alexandria Virginia. ns
second-caSs m8tter.l
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N @ I | G h

have just received % packages of FRESH
ROLL BUTTER, which | will sell low ut whole.
sale and retail l will have on hand Saturday a
cluice lot of MEATS OF ALL KINDS, Beef, Pork,
and Mountain Mutton. and all kinds of Corned
and Spiced Beef, Sausage Meat, Afince Meat, Pud.
dings and Pure Leaf Lard-all of my own manu-
facture; also fine lot OF -Turkeys
Chickens Geese and Ducks. Soliciting your call
remain respectfully yours,
S. J. REED,
dcc14 Corner Duke and Fairfax sts
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DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS
ITO THE
Consumer Of Dry Goods.
We beg leave to announce our SPRING OPEN.
ING of

{ II 0 CE DRESS GOODS
Which consists OF every thing new and desirable,
and to call attention to the fact that our stock is
now replete with all the Paris novelties for the
Spring and Summer of 1883.
The stock has been selected with great care
and with view to he wants and requirements of
pcrso2s who appreciate good styles. good taste
and good quality.
We cannot go into the details OF our large stock.
but cordially invite All inspection of the many
new and beautiful goods now upon our counters.
ONE PRICE
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Alexandria, Va, Feb 2S, 1855
Messrs r. NJ LAWSON L. JAMESON:
Gentlemen have used for two years upon different
crops the fertilizer known Americas, and sold by
you and take great pleasure in stating that has gvei
inc entire satisfaction and shall continue its exclusive
use and confidently recommend it 10 others in want
good article. Very respectfully, &c,
mar2-2m r. s WINDSOR
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4 HASTY CONCLUSION IS NOT WISE; get
~ prices from other dealers if you like, but do
not buy until you have examined our Stock of
Shoes: we can save you money.
mhI H. KAUFMAN
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AUCTION SALES.
By r. T. Lucas & Co., Auctioneers.


DOSITIvELY CLOSING OUT SALE OF FINE
L DIAMONDS, JEWELRY. GOLD AND SILL
YER WATCHES, SILVER-PLATED WARE of
every description at public auction. commencing
tomorrow (TUESDAYl. April 3, 1883. at I'd
o'clock, a. ~, p m, and 7:30 p. NJ, and to con-
tinue at same hours every day and evening until
the entire stock is closed out, at our sales rooms
corner of Royal and Cameron streets, (old City
Hotep rare chance. This consignment must
be closed out. Come one and all and examine stock.
app R. LUCAS & CO., Auctioneers.
a UCTION SALE.
will sell my entire stock of GROCERIES and
FIXTURES at auction
FRIDAY, April 9th, at II a. M.
G.. T. PRICE,
ap3-5t is N. Fairfax ST., cor. Market Allev.
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By R. T. Lucas Co., Auctioneers.
= COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ESTATE
ALEXANDRIA, COUNTY.
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court of
the city of Alexandria in the chancery causes of
Law. B. Taylor, wife ct al. VS.. Powell ct al, and
Chamblin ct al. Powell ct al, the undersigned,
commissioners, will offer for sale at public auc-
tion. at II o'clock M, on
SATURDAY, April 2Sth. 1888
in front of the Fairfax street entrance to the
Court room, Market Building, Alexandria, Vir-
ginia, ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND AND M
PROVEMENTS, situated in the county of Alexan-
dria, Virginia. known as "MORVEN," formerly
the property of G. w. Carlyle Whiting, containing
2a2 ACRES, more or less, subject to lease ex-
piring on the LIST day of January, 1884
Terms: Onc-forth of the purchase money in
cash. and the residue thereof in three equal pay
ments, at one, two and three years from day of
sale: the purchaser to give his bonds, with ap-
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 pur-
chase money is paid, and all conveyancing to be
at the cost Of the purchaser.
ALBERT STUART, Comm'rs
X. KEMPER, of Sale,
mh20- 1awjw
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CLOTHING And FURNISHINGS.

II RST G RAN d ORA WING
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hUR STORE HAS BEEN REFITTED--onc dc.
~ partment for ladies ard the other for gentle
men. We are now prepared and have in Stock
the best, cheapest and finest Stock of Boots and
Shoes ever offered To the trade
mhT Il EATFNJaNN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-04-04

DLANT STIMULATING have lust prepared
i a fresh supply of the above preparation, that
has been found by experience to be SO valuable
for plants in windows, gardens, conservatories
and green houses.
now ES. LEADBEATER & RRO
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10000 POUNDS BACON

ON HAND AT LOWEST MARKET RATES.
Quality guaranteed.
CHAS. KING, Wholesale Grocer.
mh16 CT Cameron street
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AGRICULTURAL

ciSsrz-I-sErc-x-X5-Sc-r c-r-1f-2----cs--.r.taEzC~1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-04
Bribery for West Virginia.

The New York sam continues its mcrcflcss
exposures of the methods by which the Rcpub-
Ec2ns carried the elections of 1880. Its last
instalmcnt is a collection of the letters written
from different points to Dorsey. as Secretary of
the Rational Committee. From every quarter
c2me the shameless cry for money. to dcbaucIl
end b-i6c voters. The God-and-AIOrality party.
co full Of hypocrisy and cant. while making its
rGsl high pretcnsions in public, was indus
t7lous!-- spreading i'll every direction its streams
q corruption forced and gathered from mo-
copolist5, corporations, Office holders and Star
To'ltc thieves, to buy up the election just as in
1876 they had taken it by fraud. And they did
bHyN. The electoral votes of Indiana and New
York were coolly and villanously bought, and
this with the approving knowledge and con-
ni:ance of Gen. Garfield. Aye. more. They
were even anxious to buy up West Virginia.
Among the letters published is one from Rev.
j. Il. Thompson, then President of the West
Virginia University, saying: ''If you put ,1e,.
and Si"c'rS here at once, the Republicans will
carry it CWcst Virgiuia) in October" Here
was man put at the head OF our highest cd
uc2tiOnal institution by Democrats, position
fer which he had no fitness. without education
or knowledge of what education meant, using
the position and influence thus entrusted to
hin. by the people, to plot treason against
them; prOfcsscd preacher OF the Gospel call
ing for money to bride voters Il teacher of our
young men cri.ninally seeking to corrupt and
cebauch them. There is nothing more DISCUS
ting or degrading in all of Dorscy's revelations.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-04

The Union Veterans of Gen. Shcr-
idan's army, which operated in the
Valley of Virginia, arc preparing for
their excursion to the battlcfields this
month. The Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad has made arrangements to
transport about 800 men who will
come on from the North. Gen. Shcr-
idan is expected to be along, and an
cncampmcnt and reunion of the
Grand Army of the Republic are to
be held on the field of Opcquon Sep
tCmbcr 10Th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-09-04
Black and Christianity.

y southern paper closes a cuIogy
CT the late Judge Jcre S. Black, with
feeling tribute to the unwavcring
faith which characterized the life of
the eminent jurist. After touching
upon the recent controversy over
Buchanan's war policy, it says:
The closing hours of this ilIustrious
mans life on the other hand, con-
tributcd a great service to the cause
Of Christianity. The most casual OBJ
server of the age has noted the wan
ing fervor of religious faith and the
skeleton of skcpticism moving busily
in the robes of the church. The firm
and enthusiastic faith of great,
learned, logical and fearless mind in
q system based solely on faith, is cal
culated to do more for the maintc-
nance of enthusiasm in that faith than
all the doctrinal sermons and learned
commentaries that can be written in
a century. The calm and unfaltcring
faith of this great man in Christianity
was shiningIy displayed on his death
bed. He had no fears of the future ;
his Lord and Savior was waiting for
him beyond the grave. His only con-
Germ was for the loved ones whom he
was to leave behind, for his unfinished
work on earth. The literature OF
Christianity is enriched, or rather we
should say, glorified, by no swcetcl
tone than Jeremiah Blacks dying
prayer. 1t staggers the skcpticism
of the most audacious mind, and in
spires anew the faith of the Christian
hosts.