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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill
dren teething, is the prescription of one of tho
best female nurses and physicians in tho United
States. and has been used for forty years with
never failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of teethiDg
its valne is incalcuable. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dyscntery and darrhGa, gripping
in the bowels and wind. collie By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price 25 cents
hntte mv5-1yrM. WAS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

SOME OF the Blaineite newspapers of the
North are anticipating great democratic
boundaries, troubles aud difficulties as the
result of President elect Cleveland's mex
perience in Cabinet making. Well, he has
had as much experience in the line referred
to as several of his predecessors; but, were
it other wise. and he should select for his
Cabinet no better men than many of those
who had portfolios under Grant, Hayes,
Garfield and Arthur, he would deserve the
execration of all his patriotic countrymen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27
Killed by a Marshal.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 27.-At Bucker,
Mo, Christmas, Noah Best, city marshal,
attempted to arrest w. S. Akers for drunk
enness and dsorderly conduct. Akers re-
sisted and Was shot by Best in the forehead.
He died this morning from the effects of the
shot Akers was prominent well TODD
farmer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27
A DESPERATE EFFORT TO SAVE HIS LIFE

A DESPERATE EFFORT TO SAVE HIS LIFE.
Samuel Pharr was walking on the rail-
road trestle near Wadesboro, n. c., Thurs
day and the train came along. Pharr seeing
that he could not get of, dropped down
between the rails, crooking one arm over
one Of them. and hanging on until the EN-
CINE cut off the arm Pharr then fell to the
ground. and has since died. He intended 10
suspend himself from one of the cross-tits.
but lost his presence of mind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27
Collision in the Bay.

FORTRESS Monroe, Va, Dec. 27.-The
steamer Lady of The Lake from Washington
arrived here this morning. She lost her up
per works on the port side forward of the
wheel, Ivy collision with schooner in the
bay last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27
Tax on Religious Orders.

PARIS, December 27.-The Senate has
adopted the clause Of the budget establish
ing The principle OF the taxation of religious
bodies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

The Southern Planter for January has been re-
ceived from its publishers in Richmond. Upon
all matters relating to farm life and interests,
especially as relate to Virginia, this magazine is
the best authority that can be consulted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27
Assignment.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Ewen Bros, cotton
brokers, 81 and 33 Broad street, have as
signed TO G. Nj. Ripley. No preferences.
The firm was rated at from SIC, 900 to $751;
600. with fair credit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27
Schooner Sunk.

LONDON, Dec. 27.-The Cunard line
steamer GalIia, Capt. Murphy, from Liver
poo; to-day for New York, colliied with the
schooner sea- oil New Brighton. The schoon
er sunk but her crew were saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, Dec. 2T.-Stocks this morning
wero weak aud depressed and prices declined u
to ia per cont. The greatest pressure to soil
was in Lackawanna. the Vanderbts and the
Changers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

The goose bone fend has been heard from.
He predicted that the winter would he
mild one, but his prophecy was made before
the freeze.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

Do not be deceived; ask for and take
only B. Ii. Douglass & Sons Capsicum
Cough Drops for Coughs, Colds and Sore
Threats d. s. and Trade Mark on every
drop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27
Bank Statement.
MARINE NEWS
DIED..

In this city, this morning, at 500 o'clock, of
scarlet fever, KATHARINE LOUISA ANNA,
only daughter OF Hugo and Martha Hurfurtb,
aged three years, two months and twcnty-nine
days G41-F Funeral from her parents residence,
South Fairfax street. tomorrow Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock.
On Thursday, December 18th, 1854, at 10 ner-
vile. Clneh county, Georgia, after long and
painful illness. DAVID WILSON FROBEL, SON
Of the late John !. Frobel, of Wilton, Fairfax
comfy, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

larty. For sale by Druggists and Dealers, to
whom apply for Hostcttcrs Almanac for 1888.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

In cases of dyspep-
STA. debility, rheuma-
tism, fever and ague,
liver complaint, in.
activity Of the kidneys
and bladder, constipa-
ton and other organic
maladies, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is Il
tried remedy, to which
the medical brother
hood have lent their
professional sanction.
and which rs n tonic.
Alternative and house
hold specific for dis
orders of the stomach,
liver and bowels has
an unboundcd popu-
,gists and Dealers, TO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

BALTIMORE, Dec. 27.-Va. g. defd -; consoli-
dated -; de I'd series -; past due coupons =;
new 10 4Os BIS: new IS - bid to-day.
Cotton firmcr and dull; middling 10a,a1O75 Flour
steady with good local inquiry. Whcat-SouthcrE
nominally steady; Western higher and dull;
Southern red S2aS4 do amber SSa9O No i
Maryland S7aS7l.: No . Western winter red spot
SO1a,aSOt, December SOla bid; January 81 ga
S111; February S2ahaS3: March S2l2aS5: May
SSn bid. Corn Southern nOminally higher;
Western eater and dull Southern white 47a49;
do yellow 50a62; Western mixed spot 4Taf7le;
December 47a47ls; January 45a a46 February
15L bid. Oats steady and dull Southern 3.}a
Sc; Western white 34a3G; do mixed :52a33 y;
Penna 33a3G. Rye quiet at GOaG2. Whiskcy
steady at 81 1Sa1 10. Other articles unchanged
NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Stocks weak. Money
1a2. Cotton dull and steady; uplands / i no.
Orleans ! 1 SIG Flour firm. Wheat higher and
firm. Corn higher.
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-On Change at 11:15 a. m.
Wheat was strong; January advancing at 1878
Corn was firm at lsaAc higher. Oats were Ac
higher.
Bank Statement.
NEW York, Dec 27.--Thc weekly statement
of the Associated Banks issued from the Clearing
House to-day shows the following changes
Loans increase 5 $500
Specie increase, 1913 300
Legal tenders decrease, 100000
Deposits decrease, 1000
Circulation decrease, 6I7,WD
Reserve increase, 23S,15O
The banks now hold SAC, 944,775 in excess of
the legal requirements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

WE HAVE IN STOCK LOT OF BRIT
w TANIA and Tin Coffee and Tea Pots that
are shelf worn and which we will sell at prices
greatly below cost Now is the time to purchase
Call and examine. MCLEAN & UHLER.
ect29- 80 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

CHICAGO, Dec. 27-On Change at 1:15 a. m.
Wheat was strong; January advancing at 72Hs.
Corn firm at l,a44c higher. Oats were 4c
higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

DLATED WARE! Plated WARE!,-We
i HAYES large assortment of Plated Ware, con-
sisting Of Forks. Spoons, Butter Knives, Mustard
Spoons. Fruit Knives, Oyster Forks, etc. of
Rogers Meriden Manufacture. in Double and Trip
lle Plates, which we arc selling at cost Also a
nice lot of Tea and Table Spoons, Silver Plate on
Steel. This is rare chance for those desiring
goods in this line. Goods at cost for cash only.
oct14 MCLEAN & UHLER, 80 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

DERSONS LOOKING FOB CHRISTMAS PRE-
l. SENTS would do we'll to call and look
our stock before purchasing, as We have some ar
ticles that useful and which we are selling at
cost. MCLEAN & UHLER,
dec9 so King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-27

MINERAL WATERs.-A fresh supply of HUI
Nl nyadi, Buffalo, Lithis, Allegheny, Friedrchs-
hall, Hathvrn, Congress, Geyser, Fsrmville Lihis,
and Pennsylvania Bedford received and for sale
by SUMMERS g. ALLEN,
jy11 n. W. cor King and Royal streets.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-12
Common school Fund Distribution


Complaints that are occasionally made, /
and especially Of late, against the Audit
or,s Office on account Of the distribution
Of the Common School Fund, have in
duced US to make some inquiries in ref |
erence 70 same.
Section 725, Code, provides that "the
Auditor shall annually. on the second
Monday in July and January, or failing
therein, as soon thereafter as practicable,
distribute among the several counties of
the State all the common school fund
available for that purpose, said distribu-
ton to be made pro rata according to
the number of children in each county
respectively. Said distribution shall be
made By the issuance Ct Auditors war
rants on the Treasury payable to the
treasurers of. said counties" The dis
tributiye school fund amounts to three
hundred thousand dollars per year, and
the semi annual periods including the
second Mondays in July and January
constitute the year for which the distri-
button is made-in other words, the dis
tributiye school year begins in July in
stead of in January. The smaller por-
ton of the fund-say about fifty thous-
and dollars-is distributed promptly in
July, and the balance, or two hundred and
| fifty thousand dollars, should be dis
tributed in January. This latter distri-
button includes the fines, forfeitures,
| etc, of the year, and unless the same are
promptly paid to the Auditor, he has to
exercise the discretion vested in him by
the section Of the Code above quoted, to
make the distribution "as soon as prac-
ticable" We learn that the last
payment on occount of these funds WAS
made on the 18th of February, and that
the Auditor and Treasurer proceeded at
once to make the distribution to those
counties whore the treasurers had filed
with him the proper receipts attached to
the statement of the fund sent fEcm the
| Auditors Office. The treasurers- of the
following counties have not yet forward
ed the required receipt, and hence dis
| tribution has not been made: Choctaw,
Covington, Jones, Leake, Lefore, Ma
rion, Perry, Qnitman, Simpson, Smith
and Tunica
We think it would be yell TO amend
the law so as to make the dist7ibu-
ton of the school fund peremptory on
a certain day, and that where counties
fail to report, the Auditor be author
lied to reserve for same on the basis
of previous distribution, but in no case TO
make payment until all the school
funds of the delinquent counties are
fully paid in. Simple justice to the
counties that regularly and promptly
discharge their duty in this important
matter would seem to demand some kind
of penalty against those whose tardi-
ness operate to the detriment of all con-
cerned, and which is the cause of unjust
complaint against the Auditor and Treas
| mar
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-12
Revenue and Finance,

We are of opinion that the Demo-
cratic party should speak the same Ian
guage on all questions involving the fun
damentai principles of our government.
In every household of faith, social,
ecclesiastical or political, there should
be no discord. The general good should
be the aim of all. While individual
dissenting opinions will occasionally ap-
pear, they should yield for the general
harmony. In great nation where hun
dreds and thousands of millions of dol
lars are raised by taxation and .distrib-
uted for the support of government, two
thinge are essential to the peace and
happiness of its people. The first Is,
equal burdens and levying of taxes with
out oppression. The second is, economy
and just determinations III the expendi-
lures. These cardinal points should
never be lost sight of.
The Federal Government has collect
ed most of its taxes by tariff on i'm
port duties levied on goods of foreign
manufacture, and by the internal reye-
nue. system. We of the South have
complained that the tariff system has
been oppressive on our section, as it has
not only been a tariff for revenue to
support the government, but one to pro-
tect manufactures at our expense. At
ter long series of years and of expert
ments as to the best way to collect
means to support the government, our
| people all over the States are becoming
awake to full investigation of the OPP
erations of the tariff. The Democratic
party has planted itself on the principle
of tariff for revenue. This does not
necessarily drive the Democratic party
over TO exclusive free trade The fact
of tariff for revenue gives incidental
protection to the manufacturer of goods
in this country.
We do not believe it is fair to be call
ed ''free traders" when, as a party, no
one has proposed in Congress to abolish
the tariff, and hence, when the charge
is made, as it is by the friends of high
protective tariff it is done to make the
Democratic party take position it has
not assumed.
Our attention has been called to this
subject particularly by the very able
articles we find in the American Regis
ter one of the ablest papers now pub
lished in the United States. 1t en-
bodies the principles on which the Dem
ocratic party must win or lose control of
the government. Itisendorsed by nearly
all the Democratic Senators and large
number of leading members of the House
| of Representatives as publication
that embodies the principles of the party.
Its articles of political faith are careful
| ly prepared, and bear the unmistakable
| impress of the ablest minds in America
We never take it up but with profit and
delight Its Importance and value to our
party in the coming canvass cannot be
overestimated. Every speaker and active
politician should be glad to get the peru
sal of its wise truths and it will enable
us greatly to speak the same language
Of our political faith.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-12
Legal Tenders.

The Supreme Court of the United
States has decided that legal tender
notes issued during the war, subsequent
ly redeemed in gold. and afterwards re
issued, were good in the payment of all
debts. According to the Anticipated
views of our greatest statesmen, gold and
siIver-money-was only legal tender
and mans note has just as much right
to be made legal tender as the note OF
the Government OF corporation
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-12

claimed to be exempted from State an,
county taxes
The COMMITTEES on Counties and County
Boundaries recommended the passage with
amendments Of
House bill No. s67-To authorize tn.
board of supervisors of Union county tC
levy anadditional tax for the purpose OF
hquidating the Indebtedness of said county
House bin No. s5S-To provide copy
Of Georges Digest for the circuit clerk
Of Hppah county.
Senate bill No. 325-To provide for the
proper indexing of certain records in Tai
lshaschie county.
House bill No. 543-To create the Office
of county engineer and to define bis pow
eIs and duties.
The motion heretofore made to recon
slider the vote indefinitely postponing-
House bill SO amend section IA,
Code, was called up by Mr.. Wilson and
prevailed. but the bin was again indeti
nitely postponed.
The special order
House bill $40 Making appropriations
to defray the expenses of the State gov
eminent for the years 1884 and 1885.
Mr.. billiard moved to refer the bill to
the Finance Committee with instructions
to report by 80 o'clock tomorrow even
ing, and at that time this bin shall be the
special order.
On motion of Mr.. Reynolds this motion
was tabled.
The bill was then considered in commit
tee of the whole, with Mr.. Simonton in the
chair
The committee reported The bill back to
the Senate with sundry amendments and
recommended that the bill and amend
ments be referred to the Finance Com
mittee.
On motion of Mr.. Simonton. the bill and
amendments were referred.
The Senate adjourned till 10 O'CLOCK to-
morraE
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-12
The Rattle Of state. and Roads.

Memphis Appeal
The people Of the United States, often
under much provocation, have for years
borne instances of oppression. extortions
and unjust discrimination from railroads
with patience and fOrbearance that is ad-
mirable, relying upon the Law to right the
wrong, and to yindicate the true. In good
faith they have appealed to the courts, and
have been met and too often bafied By dis
putable details and bare teehinciahties-
In this way, mainly, the roads have won
victories-in Tennessee, in the court; IN
South Carolina in the Legislature. and IN
Mississippi by the Governors veto. The
grounds upon these victories are gained,
or the manner by which they are gained,
demonstrates the final defeat of railway lit
igation, for while the railways gain in
technically, they lose whenever questions
of the sovereignty of the State and the
rights of the citizen form the hinge upon
which the decision turns. The courts have
decided that the corporation IS the. creature
of the State in its sovereign capacity as an
equal, and also other weighty matters,
which decisions will in the end crush rail
road expedients and techniealities under
the broad shield OF the constitutional rights
of States and individuals. The railroads
triumph as long as they play of their trays
and their deuces, but when the people cast
their kings and aces upon the table the
final settlement will be their victory. In
the Tennessee case the judge refused &c
consider the question as one confined with
in the State. because the roads like the Mis-
sissippi river, cross State lines. When the
companies petitioned - their charter their
| petition was addressed 20 the Legislature
of the State, asking ii to confer certain
| privileges within the State, and the roads
pay taxes to the State. If the State can
create corporations within the State, it can
hold them accountable and legislate for
them in the State. and ii cas- appoint Off
cials to superintend their operations within
the State. The power that can create can
! govern; the greater includes the less. With
sueh batting law to depend upon, we can
Judge where the roads in Tennessee will be
finally landed. In Mississippi the Governor
vetoed q Jaw he deemed detective, but
already the Legislature has passed another
with the defects omitted. Not much of a
railway victory there. The great Georgia
case. of which the Appeal gave full anaiy-
sis a short time ago, proclaimed where the
pseple are strong and the State unassaila
bic spits Of short-sighted decisions, the
responsibility OF tBs railroads, the rights
of the people, and this ss-sFigHty of the
State over creatures of its own ersation.
will be proclaimed beyond verbal cavil OF
| tricky technicallty.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-12


To prevent sale Of liquors within thre
miles of the school house of Moorsville
Passed.
| To amend section 7Os, Code. Passed.
/ At I:15 the House took a recess until
$50 p. M.
EVENING SESSION.
/ Joint Resolution by Mr.. Selman to ad
| journ sine die on W dnesday next. Lies
over.
To authorize the Georgia Pacific r. R.
Co. to sell or lease part of its property in
this State. Passed.
To amend section sos, Code, in relation
to privilege tax on railroads. and Senate
bill to amend sections GA, Gle and COS re-
ferring to special taxation of railroads. Re-
ferred TO Committee on Ways and Means
and made special order for Saturday.
To prevent the sacrifice of property in
deeds of trust. Lost.
For the better improvement of stock in
the county of Madison.
For protection of crops in Marshall,
Pamela and Union counties. Senate
amendments concurred in.
To prohibit sale of liquors in the town
of Tchulamora. Passed.
To amend section 1883 Code, Passed.
AT 900 AAOuSe aulouineO.
NIGHT SESSION.
An act to facilitate the construction of
the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Com
pany, and for other purposes.
The House refused TO concur in Senate
amendments and requests committee of
conference. Messrs. Bolton, Crawford and
Wilson were appointed on the part of the
House.
To incorporate the British and Missis
sippi Valley Freehold Land and Mortgage
Company. Tabled subject to call.
Mr.. Baker-To require the county super
intendent of public education in Lafayette
county to visit the public schools in said
county. Referred to Committee ON Educa-
ton.
Mr.. Baker-To create bureau for the
editing and publication Of school books to
be used in the public common schools in
this State. Education,
Mr.. Mullins called up the following Sen
ate Joint Resolution:
Whereas, The report of the Joint Stand
ing Committee On Pubic Omces is volumi-
nous, and tWa reports will impose extra la
Dor and expense without commensurate
benefit to the public good; therefore be ii
Resolved by the Senate, the House con
curing, That the report of the Joint Com
mittee be made alone to the House of Rep
resentatiye and be printed alone in the
journallof the House.
The resolution was concurred in,
To incorporate the Aberdeen and Fulton
Railroad Company. Passed,
To empower the board of supervisors of
Oktibbeha county to Issue bonds for GER
tain purposes. Senate amendments con
Cured in.
To extend tho attachment laws of this |
State.
Pending action the House at $3.50 p. m.
adjourned.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-12
The Capital-Removal Vote.

The vote on passage of the bill should
have shown that Messrs. Montgomery
of Bolivar, and Kendrick, voted against
the bill to remove the seat of govern
ment to Meridian. The vote appears
correctly in our Weekly edition. Mr.
johnson, of Franklin, voted yea thrcugf
misrepresentation, and had an explana
ton to that effect entered ON the jour
nal Mr.. Russell, of Rankin, requests
lis to say that had he been present he
would have voted against the bill.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-12

HARPEE's WEEKLY Of the Sth has a
portrait Of sCapt. Mary II Miller" which
resembles very much lady of this city.
Mrs. Miller received her license on the
18th of February from the United States
inspectors of steam vessels at New Or
leans, having satisfied them of her com
potency to command q steamer Her
license authorizes her to assume the
command of the Saline, with permission
to navigate the waters of the Mississippi,
Red, Onachita and other Western rivers.
Capt Miller took the usual oath demand
ed of steamboat captains when licensed
to pursue their calling. and she subscrib-
ed to the articles in plain hand, Mary
NJ Miller" She is said 10 be quiet and
unassuming in manners, and We would
suppose from her portrait that sh- is
rather amiable for a steamboat captain.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-12

In the composition of the Board OF
Trustees of the Industrial College for
Girls, it has been suggested that the sex
for whose benefit the College is intended
should be represented. If there is no
constitutional or statutory difficulty in
the way, we hope twill be done, and if
there is, we hope the difficulty viii be
removed. We nominate Mrs. 4. G,
Peyton, of Copiah, and Mrs. A. o.
Hastings, of Claiborne, as members of
the Board.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-12

If we are to have Railroad Commits
sion in Mississippi, we suggest the pro
priety of a regulation that will forbid
any person entering a passenger coach
unless with a view to travel. Parting
adieus should be made between travel
ers and their friends outside the cars.
Where friends remain abroad until the
bell rings, accidents are likely to hap
pen, and have occurred, in getting of.
If we are not mistaken, there is 8 suit
now pending in one of the courts of this
State for damages on account of injuries
received in this way.