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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10

HEAVY suITs.-Amoug the suits for the Com.
monwealth brought by Attorney General Blair
who has been much engaged in such matters this
week, We find the following: The Comm on wealth
of Virginia, plaintiff, against Joseph Msyo, r.
late Treasurer of the said Common wealth. and
n. Taylor, a. n. Wexford, and William Mshons
the official sureties of said Joseph Mayo. Jr. DE-.
PENDANTS, summons in debt 100000. This sn;,
is for 100000 which is the amount of the penal.
ty of ex-Treasurer Mayo's official bond but tbs
real deficit claimed is about $4,000 ONLY, Thess
suits were brought By Attorney. General Blair
under instruction of joint resolution of tho ast
General Assembly, and it is learned that the su
ties of Treasurer Mayo have no fears of spy ~.
covery against them, and are so advised by tho
best Of lawyers.-Richm,ond Hhiq
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10

AN ALASKAN MUMMY.-It having been
limited that Louis Soss, Secretary of the
Alaska Commercial Company, was in pos.
session of one of the curious specimens
brought down from Alaska by Prof Jacob.
sen, Of the Royal Museum of Berlin, who
made valuable collection of interesting
objects while prosecuting his archaeological
researches in that region recently, Chron-
icle reporter called on Mr.. Soss yesterday
and was shown the specimen. 1t is kept
under lock and key, not yet being prepared
and mounted for public scrutiny. The OBJ
ject proved to be a mummy, claimed by
Prof. Jacobsen, as well as other scientific
gentlemen, to be at least 500 years DID, 1t
was found on Green Island, few miles
north of Kodiak. Although perfectly pre-
served and so singularly grotesque as to
transGx the beholder with wonder, its value
lies almost entirely in the great scientific
interest attached to it as relic of ancient
life in that comparatively unknown region
The specimen is male, about five feet six
inches in height, and bearing close re-
sembapce to a Japanese. Though the
flesh is dissicated and the skin dried to the
bones in some parts of the body, the outline
is very generally preserved. The face has
a look Of despair and anguish depicted on
it, and the teeth are protruded. One hand
is clasped upon the heart, and the lower
limbs are curled up in peculiar manner
San Francisco Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 10.

THE PROCEEDINGS of the late negro meet
ines and convention in Washington to elect
delegates to the national republican con-
vention have been the means of removing
the scales from the eyes of many Northern
neople living in that city, and OF permitting
heIn to see clearly into what sort OF hands
,he Southern States would fall if it were
not that their reputable white citizens pre-
sent solid front, and thereby save them
selves and every interest of their section.
OF the meetings referred to the Washington
Star says;
Tine proceedings ut many Of the meetings were
Of thH most disorderly nature aud some OF Iheu
uerr uaudnmouiums of mob violence, where the
b,Nj,. reinforced the razor and brad awl persua-
.1cc," of the oldan time voting. Charges OF lrauu
buIIying packing oaliot-stuMng, &C. were
hendiaa about fercely, and in a considerable num-
Der Of the districts the meetings exploded III
io,v and split OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES disorgani@a'
tonS.--wtrr sci up.
Aud vet it is to help such and worse peo-
pie get possession of the government OF the
Southern States that President Arthur has
promised Messrs Malone, Chalmers and
Cast. TO lend the whole power of the admin
istraton. Republicauism is very differ
ent thing in the North from what 1t IS III
the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

In view Of criticisms made through the
press upon my action as member of the
Board of Public Works in the appointment,
fthe directors of the insane asylums, fee
constrained to publish this statement in or
der that my friends and the public may
have correct view of my course in the
premises.
The charge that there was combination
between the Governor and myself to control
the appointments is absolutely untrue. Be.
tween him and myself there was no under
standing or agreement, expressed or i'm
piled, made or attempted to be made, di-
rectly or indirectly, on the subject and un.
til action was taken by the Board / had no
knowledge or information whatever as to
what the Governors course would be.
The statements as to differences between
the Auditor and myself are also untrue.
We did differ as to our duty in some partc-
ulars, but he concurred with me in voting
for majority of those appointed on each OF
these boards. The statute under which we
acted required us to make these appoint
ments with reference solely to fitness and
business qualifications without regard to
party affiliations" So far as l am concern
ed, endeavored to carry out, in good faith,
the mandateiof this statute. Accordingly
voted for persons having the highest recon-
mendations, conscientiously believing that
they would discharge their duties in
the public interest and according to the
spirit of the law under which they were APP
pointed.
Of the eleven members of the Central
Board, the Auditor and myself voted for six;
of the other FIVE, the Governor voted with
me for two democrats, and l with him for
three readjusters.
Of the eleven members of the Eastern
Board, the Auditor and myself voted for
eight democrats, and the governor and N.Y.
self for three readusters.
Of the eleven members Of the Western
Board, the Auditor and myself voted for
seven democrats, the Governor nominating
one democrat Judge Henry c. Allen) and
three readjusters, for whom voted.
The seven members of the Deaf, Dumb
and Blind Board were elected by the vote
of the Auditor and myself, the Governor
voting against it.
The above statement is fully borne out
by the record, and is made with the con-
currence of the Governor. The Auditor
of Public Accounts also concurs in the above
statement so far as his action in the matter is
concerned.
The above explanation has been delayed or ac-
count Of the absence Of the Governor, who was
out of the city when these charges wore made
and only returned yesterday.
ISAAC R. BARKsDALE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10

THE Pennsylvania democrats in State
convention assembled, declare that they
flavor tariff for revenue limited to the
necessities of the Government, economi-
cally administered and so adjusted in its
application az to prevent unequal burdens,
encourage productive industries at home,
and afford just compensation TO labor, but
not 10 create or foster monopolies." Their
representatives in Congress should, there
fore, support the Morrison tariff bill, which
provides that in no case shall the duty on
imported articles be less than that fixed by
The Morrill, republican protective tariff of
1861
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10

THERE is a great deal of talk in the North
about the alleged prescription Of people
from that section who settle in the South
No case Of the ostracism or prescription OF
u reputable aud well behaved Northern
man who came South to live has ever been
established. But the recent case Of Captain
Lincoln proves that the same can not be
said of Southern men who have gone North.
Nineteen years nave elapsed since the last
gun Of the civil war was fired, but the Cap
tain is to be removed from his position in
the military department OF the Iowa Agrl-
cultural College, which he fills efficiently
solely because he is Southern man and
was an officer in the Confederate service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10

For THE special information of an enqulr-
er it is stated that all the Virginia demo.
cratic congressman who were present IN
the House last Monday, including Mr.. Bar
bour voted, as they should have done,
against the resolution for increasing the
duty on wool They did not want to raise
the price Of the blankets and clothing their
constituents are compelled to buy, especially
as a higher duty, by making the manufac-
turer pay more for the imported wool he is
compelled 10 mix with the native before he
can use it, must necessarily reduce the price
of the latter and therefore prove detrimen-
tai to the Virginia wool grower also.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10
Run AWAY AccIDESr.-WhileM Mr.. Vim C.i,

Run AWAY ACCIDENT.-Whil Mr. Vim. Gaines
jr., and his sister, Miss Lizzie Gaines, were re.
turning from visit to Major Holman's family On
Monday evening the horse took fright At tba
rustling of Miss Gainess dress and started To RIM
down the road from Major Rolmau's to Tho
Springs Pike. The gate WAS open. He dashed
through and turned towards town. The buggy
was upset, throwing both the occupants out, Ms
Gaines received a severe cut on the head but was
otherwise unhurt. Mr. Gaines escaped upiuiured
Miss Lizzie was not seriously hurt and returned
home at once in q neghbor's carriage ur,,nton
Tir1iui1n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10
\ NEGRO SWINDLER.

New LONDON, Conn, April 1O.-"Rev."
W. A. T. Smith, colored, now in Jail here
awaiting trial in the Superior Court for
swiudling, under the pretense of being an
African missionary, has made confession in
which he said he was never authorized as q
missionary, but made COED living by his
false representations. He has been in
the swindling business for ten years and
used all the money raised for himself. He
says he never gave cent for missionary
work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10
The CoSrEDERArE HoME.-Fiftecn hundre,

THE CONFEDERATE HoME.-Fiftecn hundred
people gathered in the large hall of the Cooper
Union, New York, last night to take part in the
inaugural public ceremonies relating to the es-
tabishment of the Home for Disabled ex- Con-
fcderate Soldiers at Richmond, Va The platform
was neatly draped in American and foreign flags.
The opening strains of Dixie called forth loud
applause. Corporal Tanner, who had both legs
shot away in battle and walks on two wooden
legs, came forward amid cheers and began his
opening address by saying that he was with the
movement with his heart and soul, and from the
crown of his head as far down as he went" He
made telling address. General Gordon was re-
ceived with prolonged applause. His speech was
an eloquent one. General Geo. A. Sheridan
made humorous speech. Gen. Floyd King, of
Louisiana, and Judge Tourgee also made speeches
Col. O'Bierne read dispatch saying that Florida
had contributed 81 300 to the fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10

To SIBERIA.-M. Natanson, the st. Pc
tersburg banker, who is guardian and bene-
factor OF the Hebrew primary schools in
Warsaw, was recently exied TO Siberia
under very painful circumstances at the
instigation of NJ. Appachtyn, Curator of
Schools. NJ. Apuchtyn, in tour of the
Warsaw schools, ordered that all studies
should be given out in the Russian language.
NJ. Natanson being informed of this, imme-
diately called on NJ. Apuchtyn, begging
him not to lay this burden on the school,
and saying that even ifthe Russian language
were made compulsory he thought the Pol
ish should not be suppressed, as it was the
daily language of the people. He also asked
that the DEGREES should be given in writing.
NJ. Apuchtyn replied that in few days he
might receive the written resolutions. But
in two days after this interview kibitka
stopped before Natson's door, taking him
for start toward Siberia, tearing the peace
full gentleman from his family, his banking
interests and numerous young students who
were being educated at his expense and now
find themselves without guardian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The population of Luray has more than
doubled in the last four years. 1t has now
nearly 400 inhabitants.
Ex-senator Williams, one of the big
Four" is leading the republicans Of Motto.
way county as against the Malone coai-
ton.
A strong Blaine delegation will be sent
from Petersburg to the straightout republi-
can State convention, which meets in Rich
mond, April 80.
Thedemocrats of Richmond will nominate
for the municipal officers, by primary election,
May /. Mayor Darlington and Mai r A. L.
Courteney are the contestants for the may
orally nomination.
The revival among the colored people Of
Petersburg, which has been in progress for
several weeks, has resulted thus far in near
| ly 400 conversions. There is to be n grand
public baptism next Sunday.
John P. Finney, of Pittsylvania county,
committed suicide last week by blowing his
head oil. His two children found him in
pool of blood. No cause can be assigned
for the deed except Financial troubles.
The cost of running the Virginia Legisla-
ture foots up $S7, 991.92. The cost of pho
nographers amounted to 1857 As The
Legislature appropriated $4,000 for ex-
penses, and this amount was amply suti-
cient.
A dispatch from Williamsburg says: Evil
liam Jett, the party who gave the authori-
ties information that led to the capture Of
Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln,
was brought to the insane asylum here Sat-
urday."
The entrance to the Pocahontas coal
mines will be opened to-day, when the fan
| will be ready for operations and the bodies
of the victims of the disaster will be re.
covered. Several bodies were discovered
yesterday upon opening the entrance.
A fire broke out in the business portion Of
Hampton yesterday which owing to the
high wind spread rapidly. Engines from
the normal school, soldiers home and Fort
.Ionroe were sent for and saved half the
town from destruction. Thirty buildings,
mostly frame, occupied as stores and dwell
ings, were consumed. The estimated loss
is 100000.
At Abingdon, Tuesday evening, the prs
oners in the Jail endeavored to escape by at
tacking the jailor. The jaiior shot two of
them One Of them, Holder, who is to 60
to the penitentiary, having been convicted
at the last term of the court Of poisoning his
sister-in-law, was wounded seriously. Two
negroes who were held for trial for horse
stealing escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10

HUSBANDS JEALoUsr.-Sear Laporte, Pa
Monday James E Wilson, a farmer, who lef, bis
wife four years ago and made his home in Colo.
RADIO, returned, and going to his old home. dis.
covered a man named William Crossman sit,no
on a sofa beside Mrs. Wilson, with his arms sbopt
her. Wilson fred two shots at Crossmap then
shot his wife aud finally placed the pistol to his own
side and fired Wilson and his wife are supposed
to be fatally shot, but Crossman will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10
MAN KILLED.

GALVESTON, Texas, April lO.-A dispatch
from Decatur says: Near Chico on Satur-
day night band of armed men went to the
home of Smith Drew, noted character, and
began fusilade at the building. Drew's
nephew, lately from Missouri, attempted to
run from the house and was killed. Nine
arrests have been made including some of the
most respected citizens of the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10
SyIVunia.

THOSE CONSCIENTIOUS democrats who OBJ
ject to the idea Of making mans politics
sufficient cause for removing him from
office, should not sanction that idea by re-
tanning in office the successors of men who
were removed for no other cause than the
fact that they are democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10
DEATH OF AN EX-GOVERNOR.

RICHMOND, Va. April 10.-Ex.- Gov. Jno.
NJ. Gregory died at his home IN Charles
City last night aged 80 years. He was Gov
ernor of Virginia in 1912, served in the leg
isature for several terms and was U. 5. Dis
trict Attorney for the Eastern district OF
Virginia from 1858 to 1860 when he retired
to priyate life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10

THE PLATFORM adopted by the democra-
cy nf Pennsylvania iavors the abolition of
the internal revenue system OF taxes. But
every democratic member of Congress from
Pennsylvania, day or two ago, voted to
retain the tax OH whskey. 1t looks as
though democracy is only name in Penn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10

Mr.. HuRD, in his speech on the wool tax
in the House last Monday, condensed a
good deal of wisdom into few words when
he said:
1.-The time is not opportune to make
clothing, already far too high, more expen
sive If subsidies must be given to any in
duStry, take them out of your overlooking
Treasury, rot out of your suffering poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS TO-DAY

SENATE.
Mr.. Cameron wis moved that when the
Senate adjourned to-day it be to Saturday
next, tomorrow being Good Friday. On
the suggestion ofseveral Senators Mr. Cam
eron modified his motion so as to make it
Monday instead of Saturday. The motion
was agreed to.
Communications from the Secretaries of
the Treasury and Navy in regard to certain
matters were then laid before the Senate.
HOUSE.
The House met at II o'clock in continual
ton of Wednesday session.
Mr.. Eaton Conn from the committee
on the laws relating to the election of Pres
ident and vice President reported back the
Senate bill on that subject, with an amend
ment in the nature Of substitute and it
was referred to the House Calendar.
The House at 1915 went into COMMITTEE
OF the Whole
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10
y. NJ. MILLS,
Acting Chief Signal Officer U. s. A.

For further information, we made inquiry
of DR.. Cabel, President of the Board OF
Health, who gives the comparative rain fall
at Richmond, Va:
"In 1872 the rain fall was $40 inches in
'73, 53.3; in "a, 335; in rs AZ; in rs, 27.6;
in II, 2s.5; in rs, 35.2; in '79, 33S; in so,
ISL; in 81, 37.9 !; in 50, 36.7; in 'S3, 34.G.
Average rain fall in the last twelve years
in inches Sc 80: largest rain fall was in 1873
when 1882 inches fell smallest rain fall
was in 1876 when 26.65 inches fell /; showing
difference of 1851 inches in the rain fall
between the largest and the smallest, con-
clusively proving the fallacy of the opinion
that an equal amount of rain falls each year.
J. G. CABELL,
President Board Of Health"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10
AOUERO IN CUBA.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 10.-Advices
from Havana state that General Aquero in
landing met with no resistance. 1t is re.
ported that numerous factions joined Aque.
70 on the march to the interior, swelling the
party to many hundred followers Several
encounters with troops took place, the result
of which was that the troops were obliged
to retreat. Great excitement exists in the is
land especially at Havana, owing to the
large force of troops that was concentrated
for several days at spot on the coast where
Aquero never would have landed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10

COURT OF APPEALS YESTERDAY. Black
wells administrator against Bragg. AR.
gued and submitted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL,

NEW YORK, April 10 j l is a. m.-Stocks open.
ed firm and advanced 1sala per cent, the latter
Union Pacific. which rose to II y. The market
is quiet.
Noon.-Stocks reacted slightly just after II
o'clock, but at the present time are firm again.
ALEXANDRIA MARKET. April 1O-Flour ia
steady and quiet. The offerings of grain were
small on change this morning and the market
closed fairly active with an improved tone Only
900 bushels Of Wheat were sold at 1O2 for good
Fultz and 1O4 for fair mixed !; no longberry has
been offered for several days, and is wanted for
local milling purposes. Corn is firm but without
change. Rye is strong. Oats quiet. Butter is
in active demand. Eggs arc in fair receipt and
good steady demand. All kinds of produce COM
mand good prices.
BALTIMORE, pril 1O.-Va IS defd-; do con.
solidated =; do ID series :; do past due cou.
pons 40; do new 10-4Os BAY; do new 80 STU
bid to-day. Cotton firm: middling 11A. Flour
frmer with better inquiry. Wheat-southern
steady and quiet Western higher, closing dull
Southern red 109a112: do amber 112a115; No
1 Maryland 114a114A; No Western winter
red spot and April 100 bid May 1OO4a1OOt;
June 1o17sa102; July 1o14 4a102; August 1908
SOIU-oOulDcIu slcduS VIII UO06T2lb
demand; Western higher, closing dull; Southern
white 56a5S: do yellow 53a55; Western mixed
spot 52L4a52s. April 52ls asked May 63a53a.;
June 55a55k.; July Blasts: steamer 49a51.
Oats steady and firm; Southern 4Oa43; Western
white 40a42; do mixed 3Sa4O; Penna 4Oa43.
Rye quiet at 67a69. Coffee dull Rio cargoes,
ordinary to fair 9ihaiOa.. Other articles un-
changed.
NEW York, April 1O.-Stocks lower. Money
easy at l laa2. Cotton firm uplands liz Or
leans - Flour quiet. Wheat opened 1s1Ac
higher but advance lost Corn opened 1hsa.c
better but advance lost.
CHICAGO, April 10-11 a. m.-After tho first
half hour of trading prices for Wheat weakened
temporarily, and May sold down to 84A, rallied
to o5ls receded to S4ls. and is now s4a. Corn
Is Do for May. Pork is shade easier.
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, APRIL 10 1884.
SUN rises 5 80 Sur sets.... $40
ARRIVED.
Schr Minnie, shingles, Norfolk, to J Smoot
Schr Robt Healey, lumber, Norfolk, to J b D
Smoot.
Schr L Franklin, Baltimore to w A Smoot
& Co.
schr Aery Perth Amboy, to w A smoat Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10

CHICAGO, April 1O-11 a. m.-After the first
half hour of trading prices for Wheat weakened
temporarily, and May sold down to San, rallied
to SO y, receded to S4ls. and is now 64a. Corn
is 80 for May. Pork is shade easier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-10

NEW York, April 1O.-Stocks lower Money
easy at laa2. Cotton firm; uplsnds liza Or.
leans - Flour quiet. Wheat opened 1s1A.c
higher, but advance lost. Corn opened hsAc
better, but advance lost.