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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

about the institution relating to mechan-
ics' liens Ito put the law back pretty near
where it was under the Code; i'll relation to
the fees of commissioners of the revenue for
making transfers of land ; and to fix the
times of holding courts in the Sixth Judiclal
circuit.
The Senate Joint resolution that the Sn
perintendent of Public Printing have print
ed 500 copies Of the act to provide Tor the
manner of choosing registrars, Judges ana
clerks OF the several counties and cities OF
the Commonwealth, &C., was agreed to-.
The investigation into the charges against
Judge Shell of Dinwiddie, was continued
until such time as he shall be able personal
- to appear.
The Senate amendments to the bill to re-
lieve the the political disabilities Of Harrl-
son Southworth, John S. Williamson and
others also to Senate amendments to The
bill to provide for the protection of purcha-
sers at and other persons interested III judi
cial sales were coucurred IN.
Bills were passed TO regulate the granting
of licenses for the exercise Of any privileges
and to lessen the danger of travelling on
! railroads and to require them to erect suta-
bic depots and to fence in railroad beds.
Mr.. Diff Green (Mahonete) rose TO q
question Of personal privilege and read from
the Richmond correspondence OF the Alex
audria GAZETTE, reproduced in another pa,
per, which stated that Mr.. Green stands
upon record as having voted for IA certain
party measure when his party voted the
| other way aud that it was remarked at the
time that it was the first time the gentle
man from Stafford ever voted the right
| way.
Mr. Green explained that he so voted for
the purpose of moving reconsideration,
but the speaker did not recognize him when
he arose, but recognized some other mem
! Der.
Mr. Gibson: "Well, what do you mean?
Are you apologizng for having done right
| for once in your life :?
When the Clerk read the words, st was
remarked at the time that it was the first
time the gentleman from Stafford ever voted
the right way" the House INDUCED in Il
hearty laugh.
At the night session the amendment TO
The bill declaring the Office of snperintend-
cnt of schools in certain cases vacant, and
providing The mode and manner Of filling
same, was agreed to and the bill finally
passed.
The bill to provide for the removal and
suspension of certain officers was passed; as
was the bill to provide for redistiieting the
election precincts in Caroline county.
The bill to provide for IL board of railroad
commissioners, to consist of three members,
was considered till adjournment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Law clerks of Paris are preparing 10 strike
for an increase of wages.
The investigation into the Coplah county,
Miss, difficulty was begun IN New orleans
yesterday
A boom is being started by some demo-
Gratis in Washington for Mcdonald tor Pres
ident and Morrison for Vice-Presldent.
Rear Admiral K. w. Shufeldt will be
detached as superintendent OF the NaVai
Observatory and as president of the Naval
Advisory Board OH the 21st instant, and
placed upon the retired list from that date
In the British House Of Commons yester-
day. during the debate on the motion 10
censure the government, Lord Maurice
stated that measures were being taken on
the east coast of Africa to suppress the slave
trade.
A mass meeting at Guildhall, London,
Yesterday, ut which two thousand persons
were present, with the Lord Mayor in the
chair condemned the governments Egypt
ian policy. The rebels have invested kas-
sala.
Capt. w. a. Kirkland, U. S. n, who will
probably be ordered to take command OF
the Greedy relief expedition, is in Washing
ton in response to an order from Secretary
Chandler for the purpose of consulting in
regard to the details of the expedition.
The House of Representatives yesterday
adopted the ma ority report in the Mlssls-
sippi contested election case, Chalmers VS..
Manning, leaving the seat vacant until the
case is decided on its merits. The vote on
the adoption of the report was ayes l3O,
nays So. The resolution, declaring Manning
entitled to the seat, was defeated-yeas ~,
nays l51.
Quite a sensation was created in Hagers-
town, Md. yesterday, by Mr.. Andrew &.
Boyd, correspondent of the Baltimore Sun
cowhidiug Mr.. Ira w. Hays, publisher of
the daily Erening Globe. Mr.. Hays was
dashed several times, but before any serious
damage was done, witnesses to the alterca-
ton fastened to the scene Mayor OrndoroG
separated them. The assault grew out of a
communication which appeared in The Globe
A suit for so 900 damages against the Lo-
ral Bar Association Of Washington, has been
dismissed by order of Justice Bundy, who
is the complaint. Bundy, while temporar-
lily serving ~ Judge Of the Police Court, or
dered member of the bar to BIO put into
| he dock for interrupting theproceedngs Of
the court. The Bar Association thereupOn
adopted il resolution declaring that Bundy
was not Il fit person to preside over the
court. For this reflection the suit was en-
tered which hes now been Withdrawn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Messrs. F. Tenny 4 Co. have again leased
the Fauqnicr Springs and will open the no.
tel there next season.
Mr.. Thomas Burch died at EXETER"
near Lecsburg, on Thursday evening last,
in the Goth year Of his age.
The new registration in Nofolk closed
yesterday with the registration Of 5000 vo-
ters, the negroes having a majority of eigh-
teen.
Marshal Hughes left Norfolk to day, hav-
ing in charge two prisoners for the Albany
penitentiary, Candor, soldier OF the Fort
ress Monroe garrison, eight years for high
way robbery, and VIM. Hunter, to two
years for robbing the mails at Garfield Post
office, Fairfax county. The latter was con-
victed in This city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

WE HAVE received a copy Of Hdymarks Of the
Faith, a catcchism by the Rev. Peyton Gallaher
N. A., lately resident ofth city. The author
is dcvout and scholarly man. His little book
abounds in research and is stored with rare Bits
of information interesting to students Of the Bible
aud Church history. The style is clear and exact,
often very strong aud striking. While specially
intended for intelligent members of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, this catechism contains mat
ters of interest to all good people. The book
comes from the press of Rarney Son, and is for
sale at all of our boo kstorcs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

HONESTY THE BEST PoLICY-"I wouldn't
think of asking for help if l hadn't lost my
arm in the war;" he added, as he leaned
against the wall and gazed into vacancy as
if calling up an old battle scene.
81 see," mused the pedestrian. WAS it
an accident in saw mill or on some rail
road? always come down with a quarter
for such accidents"
The other seemed to struggle with his
feelings for u moment before replying.
swell, it was in saw mill, if you must
know, but l have been followed by hard
luck. lost my all by fire in Buffalo,
AT what date, and on what street?n
The chap scratched his ear and rubbed
the chilbain on his heel. but couldn't say
II am not in a hurry" quietly observed
the pedestrian. flake your time to think
and give mo all possible particulars"
See here, said the one-armed, don't you
believe my wife robbed me and ran away ~
No, sir-no, sir! What could you have
had of any value? And, indeed, how did
you come by wife?'
III asked you for little assistance
Certainly. Now please state your
ground ?"
II want to go to Chicago"
Nonsense You intend to stay right here!
That's no excuse"
"Well, Pm hungry. II haven't tasted
food for two days"
"Bosh !" Let mo feel of your pulse. The
pulse indicates the condition of the stomach
Hold out your hand"
Say said the wag, in n desperate way,
maybe you don't believe I'm dead broke ?'
ooh, yes, do"
'Aud that Pm most dead for drink of
whi>key?"
"Ah Here's 10 cents go buy your fluid !!
Next time you want anything toe the mark
and speak the truth You'll find a saloon
around the cOrner.f-Detr0H Free Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

SQUELCHING A GRowLER.-Among the
score Of US who rushed into railroad eat
ng-house in Mississippi, at the call OF
twenty minutes for dinner" was a chap
who had his mind made up to say some.
thing unpleasant when he came to pay for
his meal. He was growing when he went
in, and he jawed all the while he was eat
ing, and when be slouched up to the desk
to pay his seveuty-fve cents he broke out
with
"Them sandwiches are enough to kill a
dogr
What sandwiches ?'
"Why, them on the table,
"Bnt we have no sandwich es on the ia
BILE" protested the landlord.
"You haven't? well, I Should like to
know what you call them roasted brick
bats OH that blue platter?"
"You didn't try to eat one of those ?"
"Yes, did !"
"Then, my friend, you had BET ter go for
doctor at once. Those are table ornaments.
made of terra Gotta, and we're pls ced there
to help ill up space. Land o'cats but you
must have lived in cane. brake all your
lfer'
The traveller rushed into the car and be-
gan to suck at brandy flask, and he
didn't get over looking pale for tbrt .e hours.
And they were sandwiches, aft er all
real good ham sandwiches, made t. hat day.
The landlord had adopted that pa ulicular
style, instead of using club.-Free' Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16
STRONGBOW.
I,EGISLA

In the State Senate yesterday n large num-
Der of bills were reported from committees,
among them bill to authorize the Rich
mond and DanvIle Railroad Company and
the Virginia Midland Railway Company to
effect the united control and operation of
their roads; to incorporate the society for
the relief Of the preachers Of the Virginia
Conference Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, and their families, their widows and
orphans; to authorize the Virginia Midland
Railway Company to issue bonds to provide
for the payment Of the present bonds and
debts of the said company, for the extern
sion Of the road as authorized by law, for
improvements and betterments and for other
purposes to amend an act prescribing the
duties, powers, liabilities and compensation
of certain county officers, providing for the
collection of taxes, &C., and to accept the
provisions under the will Of Lizzie FL. Tay-
lor, deceased, to designate same as the
"Hoge School Fund" OF Loudouu county.
An adverse report was made upon the bill
to provide for the listing Of members of
military companies of the State of Virginia
who served in the late war; and to provide
for the safe preservation of such lists by re-
C0rdatlOn OF lne naineS, Tduh, Sc., Dy CLERKS
of County, City, and Corporation Courts.
Several bills Of no special interest were in
troduced
Bills were passed, to refund to the Vir-
ginia Agricultural Society the sum OF 1862
paid by it IA license fees; to amend the
Code in relation TO compromises by fduc-
aries with the sanction Of court of inquiry;
to amend the Code in relation to judgments
on small claims to authorize the Board Of
Supervisors of the county Of Greene to audit
and allow certain claims against said colln-
ty; aud in relation to the suspension and
removal of certain officers.
A bill was introduced for the establish |
ment Of q State normal school at Staunton,
Lynchburg or Roanoke, selecting the city |
which shall in money, land, building or
other available property make to the State |
the largest contribution for the purpose OF
securing the location of the school.
In the House of Delegates bills were in
troduced making an appropriation of 5000
for the institution for the Deaf, Dumb and
Blind at Staunton, to be set apart and used
exclusively for permanent repair in and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

OPENING THE FoUNTAINs.-In number.
less bulbs beneath the skin is secreted the
liquid substance which gives the hair its
texture, color and gloss. When this secretion
stops, the hair begins at once to become dry
lustreless, brittle and gray? Is that the
condition OF your hair? If so, apply
Parker's Hair Balsam at once. 1t will re-.
store the color, gloss and life by renewing
the action of nature. The Balsam is no, M
oil, not a dye, but an elegant toilet article,
highly appreciated because Of lis ,leani
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

correspondent of the London Electric ian gives
the following an instant remedy for tt sotbacbe.
With small piece OF zinc and bit of liver (any
silver coin will do) the zinc placed on one side of
the afthcted gum and the silver on the other. by
bringing the edges together the small ca1rrept Of
electricity generated Immediately aud osinlessly
stops the toothache.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

BRUCE. Douglass, and other notorious col
ored people of Washington, are to hold IL
meeting at which they can express publicly
their regrets for the deaf h Of the late Wen
dell Phillips They don't know that the
man whose death they will make the occa-
siou for paralins themselves, wanted the
South to secede without war, and to take
her slaves with her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

The REFUSAL Of the Il. 5 House Of Rep
resentativcs to seat Mr.. Manning, though
he was awarded the certificate Of election
by the Governor of his State, simply because
he refused to accept that certificate and re-
lied upon :he legal obligation of the House
to give him the seat, will be apt to deter
any other man who shall have a legal certiii-
cate ofelection awarded him, from declining
fD accent IT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP should al.
ways be used when children are cutting teeth
1t relieves the little sufferer at once; it produces
natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awskes "as bright as
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothcs
the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, re
leves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for disrrhea, whether arising
from teethng or other causes. Twenty five cents
bottle. my4-M,W&S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

Decided steps ought to be taken to cure a
Cold or Cough at once. We should recon.
mend DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. This vaua.
BILE medicine is Endorsed by the physicians
and you can rely on its doing the work eve.
ry time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

QUEEN VICTORIA logged by an il-mannered
reporter and Lord Gladstone colared the street
by a rough, with impunity, don't indicate that
tie lceuse Of the Englshman is a whit less than
that of his cousin on this side of the water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

Mrs GARFIELD has written a letter TO
Mr.. Horr, republican member of Congress
from Michigan, thanking him for his speech
in opposition to the Fitz-John Porter bill,
aud saying that ITorr is a brave and gal
liant patriot for having made it. Which
shows that the lady referred to is devoid OF
that feminine quality Of mercy that faleth
as the gentle dew from Heaven, and
thereby affords sufficient excuse for the
pleasure her late husband Is reported to
have sought in other female society than
that he found at home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

GENERAL MAHoSEs morning organ of Wash
ingtou says "a colored man in New Jersey has
sold his white wife to q Dutchmsn for three dol
lars and all the beer he could drink" and implies
that such an incident proves that the negro is not
the inferior race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

THAT THERE has been much less parti
sanism in the raids that have been made by
the democrats upon the Malone office bold
ers than the latter would have it appear, is
proved by the fact that the safety of such of
them as have escaped is due solely to the
exertions of their democratic friends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

THE APPLICANTS for the tiuvernorship Of
Washington Territory whom the incumbent
has most TO fear are a woman and Mr.. Jor-
gensen, the Mr.. Jorgensen whom General
Malone ousted from comfortable seat in
Congress. The woman is said by Senator
Dolph, of Oregon, a republican, to be the
best man Of The three.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

CONGRESS HAS decided that the President and
not the people of the Territories shall appoint the
governors of those Territories. The institutions
of this country are free more by name than by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

GOVERNOR CAMEEoN has now found out that
the white people of Virginia. as represented by the
men they have sent to the Legislature, don't care
half as much about his vctoes as no does accord.
,ral Mahone's toe nails
How strange that things should cease To he
That once thought uncndng,'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

SENATORS PENDLEToN and Voorhees,, anu
all other democrats, without as well as III
Congress- shonld stop all further efforts to
effect civil service reform. The republican
party, from the President, who was removed
from an Office in New York by his own par
tv. "for cause" and 'in order that its duties
might be conducted honestly" down to
Senator John Sherman, who says that any
thing is jus,iGable in law and morals that
will beat down the democratic party, Is OPP
posed to such reform, and as long as that
party remains in possession of the Govern
ment the civil service will be corrupt, aud
all attempts TO reform it will he necessarily
futile. When tho republican party shall
hive been "turned down. the democrats
may renew their efforts in the line referred
to, but it is by no means certain that they
will even then succeed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

It is said the Langtry garter is getting 10
be fashionable and much worn; how this
may be, We do not know, but we do know
that everybody is using DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup, for all catarrhal affections
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 16.

The WASHINGTON Post has made won
lerful discovery-pupils from Alexandria
aud elsewhere, in large numbers, attend the
Washington pnblic schools Why, that TACT
has been known to almost everybody IN
Alexandria for several years, ami about ten
wears AGO, we heard school officer mention
the same thing as to the larger pupils OF a
certain neghborhood in Alexandria county.
We thought our Washington friends snch
benevolent creatures that they were Wiling
to educate anybody's children especially II
they were of African descent and no ques-
lions asked. II il not to save the schooi
tax, however, that children are sent there
that is but fifty cents year for all man
children and the cost Of railroad tickets Is
twenty tunes that for single one-but
some like to be little above the common
herd, and, though our public schools are
grade higher than the Washington graTh
mar schools, they think they promote their
children by sending them there. Inc fos'
should come to Alexandria for its news.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

They who work ear
ly and late the year
round need, occasional.
~, the healthful slim
illus impaired by a
wholesome tonic like
Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. T o all it's
purity and efficiency
as q remedy and pre-
ventive ofdisease COM
mend it. It checks
incipient rheumatism
and malarial symp-
toms, relieves consti-
patton, dyspepsia and
biliOusness, arrests
premature decay of
the physical energies,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16
DIED.

In Philadelphia, at 13O a. m, on February u.
1854 at the residence Of his son-in law, John W
Grantlapd, JOSEPH PADGETT, sr.. in the 10th
year Of bis age. gy- Funeral from bis late resi-
dence on Patrick street. between King and Prince
tomorrow Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock 10
which his friends are cordially invited to attend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

Poor Mr.. RIpDLEBERGER He has been
snubbed by his own friends in the Senate.
He chose the important subject Of the dis
charge Of u negro lahorer from the Capitol
as the occasion for his oratoricl debut in
the highest branch Of the legislative de-
partment of the Government. But the
cooler heads among the republicans deem
ing him ss decidedly too previous, and as
entirely too unskillfu to be capering with
doubled edged sword, have allowed his res
olution to sleep quietly ever since the day
after it was introduced. Mr.. II. should obey
the biblical Injunction to get understanding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

Hall, p
Jackson, Andrew (2)
Jackson, Mrs Maria
Jackson, Mrs Louisa
Morrison, Miss Eliza
Miller, Mrs K
Marsh. Mrs s o (2)
Ross, M Z
Roldon, Miss Rebecca
Timbles, Miss Sallie
Wright, Mrs Mollie
Williams, Mrs Sarah L
d. A. WINDSOR. P. 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16
MONETARY AND COM NJ ERClal

New YORK, Feb. 16-11 a. n.-Stocks wr:.
strong and Eaa1 y per cent higher this morning.
The features were Louisville and Nashville, Union
Pacific, St Paul, aud Oregon Trans. Wc.trtlg
Union is in good demand at 7G7sa77as.
No0m.-Stocks continue strong
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

Ashton, Jno
Brawlcy, Miss Ida
Ball. John
Beanler. Miss Lathia
Bond, Miss Mary
Burke, Miss Willie
Bland, Mrs Winnie
Carter. Miss Lizzie
Franklin, G w
Garvin, Nannio NJ
Galliher, Robert
Harris, Edward
1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

BALTIMORE, Feb. 1G.-Va. IS defd =; do con.
sodated 80 do I'd series = do past due cou-
pons-, do new lO4O's 81 do new 3s 53a, BID
to-dsy. Cotton dull: middlinp 1Ok, Flour
tirmer with good demand; Wheat-Southcrn quiet
and steady; Western higher and strong Southern
red ll0all 3 do amber 114a116; No / Maryland
la i4a115la; No Western winter red spot 40
ALLOW. March 10fss110a, April 112k.a1 lob;
May ll4"sa1l4"s; June 115a1 1914. Corn
Southern firm and higher for yellow; Western
higher; Southern white 59aG2 do yellow 5Ss6l:
Western mixed spot 6lla bid; March 614a61k,;
May Gliaa6l'-. Oats firm, Southern 42a45
Western white 44a45; do mixed 42a43; Pcnnsyl-
vauia i2l4o. Rye firmcr and more active at 6Sa
go. Other articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

ALEXANDRIA MARKET February IL Flour is
steady. Wheat is quiet and in light receipt
mixed sold at 100 and good longberry brought
40; no prime or Fultz were offered. Corn strong
and active: white brought 65aGi no yellow Corn,
Rye or Oats were offered. Pork is growing scarce
and owing to advance in Bacon is higher Egg
AMI Butter are coming in more freely and prizes
are easy. There is NO change to note in othcr
produce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

mitigates the nfirmities Of age and bastens con-
valescence. For sale by all Druggists and Deal
ers generally
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Virginia, postotlice Feb. 16.
Persons calling for letters will say they are adver
tised and give the date Of the list
If not called for within thirty days. they will be
sent to the dcil-e office, in Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16

New YORK, Feb 1G.-Stocks strong. Money
easy 1T 1l4a2. Cotton dull: uplands 103. Or
leans II. Flour quiet. Wheat l4albc higher
Corn quiet aud t,alhc better.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-02-16
ARRIVED

ARRIVED.
Schr Ponder, Washington, to P. B. Hooe.
SAILED.
Str City of Alexandria, lower Potomac, oy Poto.
mac Ferry Co.
Srhr J +. Ponder, New York, by q Hooe
MEMORANDA.
schr Cyrus Hall cleared at Boston for George
town 18th.