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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

NEW LAws.-Among the bills passed al
the present session of the Legislature and
which became laws are the following:
To amend section % of an act approved
March s, 1884, providing for the working
aud repairing of public roads and bridges !:
to authorize the Board of Supervisors of
Fauquier county to increase the salary of
the county judge of said county to author
ize the Richmond and Allegheny Railroad
Company or its successor company, to issue
preferred stock and to facilitate the reor-
ganiZation thereof; to amend an act in re-
lation to JUDGMENT and other liens to in
corporate the Bishop Paine Divinity and
Industrial School in Virginia; to provide
for securing to the State money due to it
by any of its officers; to provide for filling
vacancy in the Office of Attorney General
to amend the Code in relation to orders and
DEGREES to authorize county surveyors to
administer oaths and affirmations; granting
relief to j. l.. Mcintosh, treasurer of Lou
doun county to amend the Code in refer
ence to the powers and duties of the Board
OF Visitors to the University of Virginia,
aud confirm certain proceedings of said
Board heretofore had for the condemnation
and purchase of land to amend an act in
relation to the compensation of clerks of
Circuit Courts in force March II, 1884, and
House joint resolution to take such steps as
may be necessary to determine the rights of
James G. Field, late Attorney General, to
money drawn from the treasury, and to re.
cover the same if he is not entitled thereto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
The w. U. Telegraph Company and the Late
Election.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2G.-Norvu Green.
president of the Western Union telegraph
Company, has prepared and submitted TO
the public statement in which he says
eve are prepared to show most conr!u
sively the utter groundlessness Of all chang
against the Western Union Telegraph Com.
pany of partially in reporting or withhold
ing the election returns Of the State Of New
York. deny, in the most emphatic mau-
ner, that the Western Union Company de.
layed, altered or withheld the election re-.
turns of this State or any other State, or
tempered with them in any way. 1t had
nothing whatever to do with the returns Of
the State of New York except to transmi;
them over its lines as prepared by the agents
of the Associated Press, and | have 10
reason to believe that the agents OF the
Associated Press acted otherwise than in
an impartial manner.
The management of this company in lis
business relations to the public is strictly
non-political and partisan, and the en-.
ployees represent every shade of political
opinion. But of those with whom person
ally come in contact | know that there arr
quite as many democrats as republicans. 1t
is therefore manifestly absurd to charge
that the service Of the company could be
converted into party machine or could il.
any way distort or stiile the facts when
such al attempted conspiracy could only
have been made by the aid of large mum
Der Of members of the political party which
it was designed to inure"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
THE LEGISLATURE.

In the State Senate yesterday bills were
favorably reported to amend the act allow
ing mileage to jurors for the relief of
Hugh M. Patton, late deputy treasurer of
Culpeper; to amend the act appropriating
the public revenues for the fiscal years 1884
and 1885; to amend the act prescribing the
duties, powers, liabilities and compensation
of certain county officers. The amend
ment gives the treasurers per cent. CON-
mission on license alone, an increase Of y
per cent.
A joint resolution authorizing the Board
Of Sinking Fund Commissioners to employ
counsel to institute proceedings against S.
Brown Allen and others was agreed to.
A resolution directing the employment of
counsel to investigate the States title to
the Old Point property was discussed, but
finally withdrawn as the matter was in the
hands of the Attorney. General.
Mr.. Mccormick said that the Attorney
General was instructed last year to attend
to this matter, but he had failed to do so.
General Wickham said that if the Attor-
ney-General had neglected to attend to
this matter and was incapable of discharg-
ing the duties Of his Office he should be re-
moved and some competent person be ap-
pointed in his place.
In the House of Delegates bill to pro-
vide for the compensation Of clerks of
county and corporation courts for record
ing lands as delinquent for taxes was
passed.
The bill to authorize the Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company to invest in
and operate railroads and transportation
lines in this and in other States was made
the order for to day.
The bill to reorganzs the Virginia Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College was re-
ported. 1t vacates the present Board of
Visitors and authorizes the Board of Public
Works to appoint a new board, which is to
meet on the 18th Of December or as soon
thereafter as practicable and reorganlze The
college.
The Senate Joint resolution to recover the
amount of the judgment obtained oy the
Kendall Bank-Note Company against the
Board of Sinking Fund Com missioners was
placed on the calendar.
At the night session bills were passed fix.
ing times for holding courts in the fifteenth
judicial circuit to incorporate Farmers
Bank of Hicksburg to authorize the Coun-
ty Court of Rsppahannock to order an cleo
ton in Wakefield district, in said county,
on subscfi ption to Fauquier and Rappahan-
mock railroad to authorize the Shenandoah |
Valley Agricultural Society to borrow mon
ey to confer additional powers upon Che
City Council of Lynchburg; to change the
name Of Fosters Store voting precinct, in !
Culpeper county; to amend an act to secure
TO tax. payers in cities and towns the right
Of public-school education for their children. !!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
The Plague in the Southwest.

Gen. J. D. Imboden has published letter
denying the truth of the statements in spec
ial dispatches to Northern papers in regard
to the plague in Southwest Virginia, and
particularly denying the statements OF ex.
istng restitution among the people.
The following is from u well known
preacher in Southwest Virginia: 1.-THE la
test advices concerning the epidemic in
Wise, Lee, Dickinson and Buchanan roun~
ties are heartrending On Guests river. in
Wise county, within a radius Of four miles
there are thirty cases Of the disease, in
one instance father, mother and six child
rem died. Many persons die for want of at
tention. Business is suspended, all being
concerned with the sick and dying Six
persons were buried in one graveyard in
one day. The disease is assuming milder
form in some localities. Not less than Us.
of the best citizens of Wise county alone:
have died During the last few days the
disease made its appearance in Lee county,
and several deaths have occurred. More
worthy people never called more loudly for
relief than these. They need nurses, medi-
cines and a committee of intelligent ply
sicians to diagnose the dist e and stop its
terrible march,"
The Louisville Times publishes an &C.
count of an interview with friend of Joe
Mulhatton, in which the former said
that tie reports Of a dread scourse
in West Virginia and Kentucky cmanate
from Mulhstton, who is now in the South.
Mulhatton is said to have spoken of the
scheme before he left Louisville Several
persons have died in Eastern Kentucky
from some species Of dysentery, put the
county papers and correspondents do not
record any disease Of the character of the
reported scourge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

1rp To This time the republicans nave
o,ed nnon the idea that the President
ia the President of the republican
marty. and of that party in the Nor'h
not the President of the South, nor
If the democrats in the North. According
10 their idea neither the South nor the dem
ocrats Of the North had any thing to DO
with the Government except to pay taxes
for its support. But all this has now been
changed by the fortunate election OF rresi'
dent Cleveland, and of all the people IN the
country those most in favor of his being d
national and independent, instead OF Sec
tional and partisan President, are the re-
nublicans. Indeed, so desircus are they
that the President. elect shall be the fresi-
dent of the whole, and not of portion OF
the people, that they want to take prom'-
nent part in the inauguration ceremonies
and will feel hurt if not allowed to do So
They now say the President having been
elected, has ceased to be the representative
of any one party, and is the head OF the en-
tire nation. And what they say Is true
But isn't it strange that they have only
arrived at the truth after twenty years
of corrupt rule, and when deposed by an
outraged and plundered people?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

THE BLAINE newspapers speak OF the at
tempts Of the leading men of the South TO
disabuse the negroes Of the silly fear of re-
enslavement, and to assure them OF peace
and of the amp'est protection, as the
wolves assuring the lambs of their uuseltieh
friendship" Fortunately the patriotism OF
the people of the country is not to be mea
sured by Mr.. Blaine aud his friends, who,
Judging from their words aud actions, would
involve the country III untold troubles
rather than see his successful rival for the
Presidency peacefully inaupurated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

to the prohibitionists by the republicans
was what most people Of common sense
knew it was, nothing but hypocrisy, is not
only proved by the efigy burning to which
the prohibition candidate for the Presidency
has been subjected, but by the more recent
and more pronounced evidence afforded by
the fact that the republican legislature OF
Vermont has just defeated a prohibition
bill by large majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Mccormick telescope for the Uuiver-
sity Of Virginia, has arrived al ChN lottes-
vile, and is now being put in its pls.ce.
Butler got one vote in this Stake Car
roll county gave it to him. Mrs. Lock-
wood got one also Fairfax gave it to her.
Governor McLane, of Maryland, has or
dered the delivery ofthe Firginians arrested
for dredging in the Potomac river TO the
Virginia authorities.
On Monday night the safe in the Office of
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company,
at Shepherdstown, was blown open, it is
thought by professional cracksmen, aud rob-
bed of $50.
Henry Weiland, barber, and we'll
known German citizen of Lynchburg, com.
mitted suicide yesterday evening, by cutting
his jugular vein with razor, inflicting a
horrible cut in the left side of his neck. He
has been in ill-heallh for some time, and his
mind was dsordered.
A democratic demonstration took place
in Norfolk last night, in honor of the elec-
ton of Cleveland and Hendricks. 1t was
participated in by delegations from all the
cities and counties in the congressional dis
trict, and was the grandest affair oflhe kind
ever seen in tide water Virginia. Thou
sands of men were in line. The city was
brilliantly illuminated
The net receipts of the Richmond and Pc
| tersburg Railroad for the year ended Sep
tember 80 were $S7 ,9605O This balance We:
applied to the payment of the interest on the
debt, five per cent. dividend OH the stock
and part of the cost Of the new iron bridge
over the James river. This bridge has beer
| 1afa I ha Of no hI1t
ment and approach on the north side. The
cost 80 far has been Sl48 263.55.
A difficulty occurred in Petersburg las
night, between two colored men named Ra
mon Owens and Eugene Glenn. Wilmer
Holland, white, attempted to separate them
when he was fatally stabbed with pocket
knife by Glenn, who was lodged in Jail
Later on in the night, after the murder O
Holland became known, a large crowd gath
cred in the vicinity of the Jail makius
threats of lynching Glenn. Order was re
stored by the mayor and several prominent
citizens.
The demonstration in Petersburg las
night, to celebrate the democratic victory
was brilliant affair. The streets through
which the procession passed were throngec
with people In addition to those on foot
there were in line about 800 mounted men
many of whom came for miles from the sur
rounding country to take part in the pa
ra1e. There were also q number of coloret
men in line. The stores and residences
along the line of march were handsomel,
| Illuminated The streets were abaze will
fireworks. The procession was brought t
a halt at Central Park, where there was
pyrotechnic anu oratorical display.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
Presented With a Cane

AUGUSTA, Me-, Nov. 2G.-Rev A. Ander-
son, pastor of st. Patrick's church, Cincir-
natl, o., called on Mr.. Blaine this morning
aud presented him with an elegant cane in
the name of his church The head of the
cane is of beaten geld enclosing crystal,
beneath which is seen picture of an olive
branch with dove perched thereon. Faith.
or Anderson made an eloquent presents alton
address, to which Mr.. Blaine happily re-
sponded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

GENERAL SHERMAN recently, without
rhyme or reason, went out OF his way 10
denounce Mr.. Jefferson Davis, charging him
with conspiracy and with all attempt to
make himself the master of the entire coun.
try. Mr.. Davis, in his long retirement,
was, of course, surprised and outraged at
this grossly unfounded and UNANIMOUSLY
gratuitous attack, and repealed it i'll the
strongest terms compatible with digni6e5
proprety. But Mr.. Davis should not waste
his time on General Sherman, whose action
referred to shows him 10 be unworthy OF
his notice. OF General Sherman il may he
truly said, 'you can; make u silk purse you
Of u sow's ear"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

A BLAINrrE of Maine is so impressed
with the tattooed mans statement that the
South is to seize the Government, that he
has ordered his broker to purchase for him
a large number of the bonds issued by the
late Confederate States government. That's
right. All the Blaineites should spend
their money that way. 1t is observed,
however, that Mr.. Blaine is not investing
his money in the bonds referred to, though
they can be bought by the pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
FROM WASHINGTON.
Special Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
w Anxrxnrnroar N q Nn,, &C 1904

Especial Corre6pondcnce Of inc Aexandrla IaEette.I
WASHINGTON. D. c., Nov 26. 1884.
Congressman Sprigg, of New York, one
of President Cleveand's personal as well as
political friends, arrived here this morning
In an interview with the GAzETTE's cores
pondent he said that all the talk so far about
the next cabinet was sound signifying moth
ing, as the President had not yet given the
matter serious consideration and could not
therefore of course determine upon even one
member Of it. He also said significantly
that none of the Presidents supporters need
give himself any concern about the Presi-
DENTS democracy, as he is not only n true
democrat, but will have democratic ad.
ministration.
The Hough MoMahon murder trial is still
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
Fatal ARRAY.

TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. pa report reach
ed here last night of 4 tragedy at the Can
onea Copper Camp, Sonora, on Saturday
which resulted in the death of six men and
the woundiug of number of others 4
Mexican stoned an American teamster-
whereupon the other Americans armed
themselves. An attempt of the Mexican
police to disarm them caused the ARRAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
"TheresWas g Little Girl"

Yes; aud when the roses faded from her
cheeks and she became listless and languid
and pale, they gave her Browns Iron Bit
tiers. 1t built her up in health and made
her ruddy and strong Miss Weigold, %
Perry street, Pi,tsburg, Pa. writes that her
sister, aged IS, took several bottles of
Browns Iron Bitters for nervousness and
dyspepsia, and was greatly relieved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

Lbbey's majority in the Second district is
5,431. Wisc's majority in the Third district is
LAO In the Fourth district Bradys majority
over Rivcs is 1882; and over Evans, 1861. Ca
bells majority in the Fifth district is 2,4s6.
Daniels majority in the Sixth district 1861.
Triggs majority in the Ninth district / ,191, and
Turkec.s in the Tenth district is .1SI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
COMMUNICATED.

Tomorrow will be Thanksgiving Day.
May all the citizens of our dear old State
and town realize our great deliverance from
tyranny aud corruption, and with meek
hearts and minds repair to our respective
churches and there render most humble
and hearty thanks to Him from whom
all blessings fow." God, bless our State
and country. C.....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
Appointments.

WASHINGTON, NOy. 26.-The President
to-day appointed George B. Anderson, of
New York, to be Indian inspector, vice
Matthew R. Barr, resigned, and Charles F.
Ashley, of New York, to be agent for the
Indians Of the Colorado river, agency in
Arizona, vice John w. Clark, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
An EPIDEMIC Of HYdrOphobia.

VIENNA, Nov. pa verilabc epidemic
of hydrophobia is prevailing in this city.
Already SO cases have been reported, II Of
which have proved fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

SOME OF the prohibitionists of Ohio, who,
however, spurned the prohibition candidate
became 80 rampant on the anti liquor ques-
ton last Tuesday that they not only de-
stroyed the stock and fixtures of restau-
rant, but actually murdered the proprietor
thereof. Where such bigotry prevails, the
wonder is that Blaine's vote was not unan-
NOUS, instead of thirty thousand majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
ASSIGNMENT.

BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. 2G.-Willam Git
more, Baltimore rivet aud spike works,
made an assignment to-day TO Charles d.
Fisher for the benefit of his creditors. The
bond of the trustee is 10000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
Quick Trip.

QUEENSTOWN, Nov. 26-The steamer
Umbra, of the Cunard line arrived here to-
day. Time of passage, & days, II hours and
45 minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

The RECENT arrest of two negroes at
Lynchburg, charged with the intention of
fighting a duel, will tend still further to
bring 1.-THE code" into disrepute, and to
make dueling "odious." Whether for good
or evil, there is ground for doubt, but there
can be no doubt that duels are long way
In rear of the spirit of the present age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
CITY COUNCIL.

Last night was the fixed time for the
regular semi monthly meeting of the City
Council. The lower board, however, alone
was in session, the Aldermen failing to OBJ
tain quorum, four members only being
present, while it takes five to transact bust
ness. The board will meet tonight, pro-
vided a sufficient number of members ap-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
Penitentiary Robbed.

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-Burgars last night
broke into the Kings county peniteniary and
robbed the safe of the shoe shop Of $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

Presley T. Jenkins, son of Admiral Jen.
kins, has secured divorce from his wife.
known in theatrical circles as frankie
Christie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
Earthquake Shocks.

VIENNA, Nov. 26.-Five heavy shocks OF
earthquake were felt at Groeiz, the capital
Of Syria, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
The Hough-McMahon Murder Case.
Especial Dispatch TO the Alexandria GAZETTE

Especial Dispatch % the AIexandrin GAZETTE1
WASHINGTON, Nov. &c, p. m.-AIl tie
testimony in the ough-McMahon murder
case is in the argument is now in progress.
and it is expected the case will be given 10
the jury late this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

"Now THEREFORE, our God, We tnank
thee and praise thy glorious name e"'
let us all give thanks, for God has redeemea |,
his people "from the hand Of him that na'eo
<hoNo ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

naETHAT the employees of the GAZETTE
may unite in the Thanksgiving no pap@'
,pi,l he issued from this office tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
MIR. CONKLING

The following is the correspondence that
took place when Mr.. Conkling's services as
counsel were secured by the Democratic
committee
New YORK, November S, 1854
My Dear Sir There seems to be reason TO
apprehend design to involve in litigation
and uncertainty the presidential election in
this State, and perhaps elsewhere. The
democratic committee have no doubt of the
result of the election, and wish to establish
the exact truth in the mode prescribed by
law. At the same time the wish is strong
to spare the country period of agitation
and excitement. We ask you as counsel to
give such advice and suggest such action as
will aid in the prompt and lawful ascertain
ment of the truth. This is all we mean our
selves and all we shall expect of you.
Yours, truly, w. E. SMITH,
Chairman Executive Committee.
Hon. Roscoe Conklng, New York City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

Total, 145, 497 139 ,356
Cleveland's majority, GAL.
st. John got 1873 votes as follows: Caro-
line, TO- Chesterfield, Il Gloucester, 6 :;
Henrico, l. Highland, 4; Lancaster. i;
Loudoun, 2G; Middlesex, 2; Montgomery.
8; Nottoway, l Page, 3; Pulaski, 3; Alex
andria city, 10; Fredericksburg, 5; Rich
mond, 4; Staunton, So Rockbrdge, I;
Stafford, B; Wythe, l.
The following is the vote for Congress.
men in the 1st, It'll and 9Th districts:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
New YORK. November 10 1884

NEW YORK, November 10, 1884.
My Dear Sir: Your letter of the day be-.
fore yesterday has been carefully consider
ed. am in full accord with the purpose
you declare. Nothing could be more plain.
ly hurtful TO the State Of New York and the
country than successful attempt to confuse
and ensnarl the result of the late presiden-
tial election.
The modes of the law, quietly and honest
ly observed, will quickly reveal and estab-
lish the actual truth. To assist in assuring
this is clear duty resting on every citizen,
regardless of his party attachments.
am at the service Of your committee for
all in my power in this behalf, and for all I
can do to prevent and oppose any effort to
dispute by technicalities the verdict which
has been rendered, or to hirder or delay its
acceptance. Your obedient servant,
Roscoe CoNKLING.
VIM. E. Smith, esq, Chairman Executive
Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
GEN. LoaAN's MIsFoRTUSEs-An intimate
friend of Gen. John A. Logan is quoted as saving

Some people seem to imagine that Gen. Logan is
a rich On the contrary, he is very poor
About ten years ago ho owned property and bust
ness investments in and around Chicago that were
worth about $50, 900; since then he has practi.
cally lost everything His investments were lost
in the panic of 1873, and no has now nothing to
depend upon outside of his salary of $1,000 per
year as Senator, which will soon cease. Logan is
a lawyer bv profession, but he has not practiced
at the bar for many years, and he has reputa.
tion in the legal line"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-11-26

NEW LAws.-Among the bills passed al
the present session of the Legislature and
which became laws are the following: