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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The House Committee en- Military fairs
has agreed to report bill for the relief of
Gen. Fitz John Porter.
Mgr. Dominicns Manucy, vicar apostolic
at Brownsville, Texas, has been appointt d
Bishop of Mobile, Alabama.
Rev. Stansberry, the new pastor Of the
Bethel African NJ. E. Church at New Haven
Conn, was forcibly elected from his pulpit
Sunday by two Of the deacons.
Professor Lewis Swift, director of the
Warner Observatory, has discovered that
the Pons comet, which had single tail in
1912, now has Il double tail, the longer part
OF which is seven degrees and the shorter
three degrees in length. 1t is undergoing
changes as it approaches the sun, and may
be seen with the naked eye early in the
evening. Professor Swift, in an interview,
asserts that the red sunsets are due to ex-
traneous matter which has come into our
atmosphere, and which reiracts the red rays
of The sun. What the matter may be it is
impossible TO say, but it is not the result Of
volcanoes or earthquakes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01
TO.DAY'S TELFGHAPHIG NEWS.

Both Houses of the New York Legislature
were organized to-day. The assembly elect
ed the republican caucus nominee, Titus
Sheard, speaker.
Ten minor failures in the Iron trade are
reported in Birmingham, England. Other
small failures in the same trade are an
nounced in the provinces.
Edward Reyes, who died at Unity, n. II.
a>fcw days ago left to the school district OF
that town $l2 600, il being all his property
except So, which he gave to an only daugh-
Ter.
The brigantine Champion, which arrived
at Halifax, y. :, to day from Demerara,
reports p;ssin. ON the way the dismasted
and abandoned schooner Lizzie Florence, of
Tuckster, n. }.
Adviccs from Dublin say that several
bodies of Orangemen, with bands ofmusic are
proceeding TO Dromore, county Tyrone, I'M
der command of Grand Master Stewart
Knox and Lord Caleden. A battery Of ar
tiIery has left Woowich for Dromore.
A San Antonio, Texas, special says Henry
Hane, Il well to do German in drunken
Jealous frenzy last night attempted to brain
his wife with an axe. He cut tw o fearful
gashes in her cheek and arm. He then
went into the kitchen and blew his own
brains out.
A dispatch from ST. Petersburg says it is
reported that It. Col. Sodeikin, of the Cen
darmerie, was enticed into the Rathelr build
ing, near the Moscow Railway station, where
he was killed b. several Nihilists on Friday
night last by false information that a social.
list meeting was to be held there.
4 dispatch from Gloucester, Mass, says ::
"The Georgia Fleet report having expert
enced severe gale on Georges Bank on
Dec. 18th. The schooner Finance had her
deck swept. lost dorieS, etc, and stove her
bulwarks The schooner 5. A. Parkhurst
lost her anchor and cable
1t is said that the scheme for the revision
of the French Constitution as proposed by NJ.
Ferry, the Prime Minister, chiefly aims al
the abolition of the office of Life Senator,
and the restoration of the scrutin de Isle
system Of voting. 1t is believed that the
party of the Right will support the latter
proposition.
Among the incidents of the anniversary
services in Paris yesterday in honor of the
memory of NJ. Gamhetta was a visit Of about
one hundred members Of the Chamber Of
Deputies and other friends of the deceased
statesman TO the mortuary. NJ. Paul Bert
delivered an address eulogistic of the patri-
otic aspirations of NJ. Gambetta.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01
JUDGE FAUNTLEROY.
No. 1927 New YORK AVENUE,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Dec. .

To tie editor of The Aierdntlria Gu2ctte:
The GAZETTE's columns have always
been open to both parties, whether to meet
an accusation, or repel charge, and trust
you will give your old CORES 3ondent the
privilege of defending in your paper most
unjustly aspersed man.
desire to do right to oae who from the
high position he occupies, cannot undertake
to rcfute through the press the unfounded
charges made against himself, and as Judge
II. r.. Fauntleroy's most intimate and trust
ed friend, propose TO do so for him.
An incorrect story was circulated about
him last fall. From an eye witness Of the
a fair, heard the true facts of the case
which were that a man said some in
sulting words to the judge, who answered
sharply and moved away, that was all. But
much can he he excused that occurred in
the heat Of a furious political campaign and
the bitter words, and lhoughtless uttcrauccs
had best be forgotten and forgiven, but after
mems blood have settled TO temperate
heat and calm serene reason asserts its
sway, it is wrong to attack mans private
character, and hold him up to the
Show and gaze o the time
without any cause Whatever.
1t is now said that Judge Faun.leroy is a
devotee of the flowing bowl, but so far from
that not drop Of ardent spirits, or malt
liquors Of any kind has passed his lips for
over thirty years, his abstemiousncss in these
convivial times being subject of remark
among his friends Why should Judge
Faunteroy be chosen for these shafts Of de-
traction. His father, Col. Faunlcroy, Of
the 1st L. >. Dragons, ranked Il. f.. Lee in
the old army, and bad he remained in the
service, a major-general's wreath awaited
him, but he gave up wreath and :enown for
his State. and his sons followed their faith.
er's example. As for the Judge himself all
who know him well will say that a nober
Virginia gentleman in all the noble quail
ties the word implies, never lived than he.
As a humble Christian, q loving father,
siaunch, chivalric friend and upright Judge
he stands "four square TO all the winds that
blow" Nor is he partisan. When Judge
FauntlerOy was Secretary CT State be re-
fused the enormous pressure brought to bear
to remove the two democratic employees
under him. They were Mr.. Sheldon Nc
Rae. Librarian the State Library, and his
roy said they performed their duty well and
stay they did, though there were hundred
readjusters after the place. Did that look
like partisansbip? Again, Judge Fauntle-
roy voted 10 retain the democratic Clerk of
the Court of Appeals, Mr.. Taylor, though
scores of readusters were applying for that
position. Does that SAVIOR of partisanship?
Look at his decisions: there is not trace of
partisanship in them. He rises above all
party. and in his official life he knows no
guide save right. Very respectfully,
a. TT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

FOREIGN NEWS.

Eel Mahdi is undoubtedly advancing into
Egypt, and the situation is exceedingly
critical.
Four commercial failures occurred in
England yesterday, the total liabilities
reaching nearly 100000.
A memorial tablet was erected at his late
residence IN Paris yesterday in memory of
Gambetta, who died one year ago.
Workmen in church in Austria when
charged by a Jesuit missionary with i'm
morality drove the priests out of the pulpit
The Greek Patriarch at Constantinople
insists on resigning, unless the privileges of
The church are defended by the Turkish gov
ernment.
Gov Rathbonc, who killed his wife in
Hanover, Germany, and tried to kill him
self i; still unable to make rational state
ment concerning the tragedy.
The German corvette Olga, with Prince
Henry on board, arrived at Havana yester-
ilsv The authorities went on board to 81.
lute and welcome the Prince, who remained
ON the ship all day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

The circulation Of the GAZETTE is steadily in
creasing, and that, too, among people who consult
its advertising columns generally before purchas-
ing the numerous articles they are constantly in
need of. That this is sclf-cvdcnt may be inferred
from the fact that a large country edition-equal-
ly as large the daily-is sent out all over this
section of country three times week, and is
read by thousands most Of whom send here or
to contiguous cities for what they have neither
the time inclination to purchase in person 1t
of course follows that they read advertisements
in order to find where purchases can be made salts
flctorily. The advantages of advertising in the
GAZETTE arc thus apparent and need no further
demonstration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01
CRIME; IN tAUOUIER.

CORRESPONDENCE of the Alexandria GA7ErrEl
MARKHAM STATION. Va Dec. 80. 1883 -
Daring an alteration between Robert Strib-
ling and Jerry Gladson, on Thursday even
ing last, the latter cut the formers throat
from ear to ear. Young Stribing was under
the nllucuce Of liquor at the time. Some
persons seem to think that Jerry GIadson
did the cutting in self defence Young
S.rhling died Saturday morning from the
effects of his wounds. Young Gladson is
now in Jail at Warreuton, having made no
attempt TO go away. Stribing was men,
Der Of the Masonic order u this place and
was hurried by them Monday.
While some negro men were playing cards
in house near Paris on Christmas night.
Il quarrel ensued, when jim White Jumped
up from the table and shot one of the men he
was playing with twice, one of the wounds
proving mortal, the wounded man diving in
few hours afterwards. White for some
time deiied arrest, but was finally arrested
and taken before Squire Seaton in Upper
Vile, who committed him to Jail at Warren
ton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01
MARRIAGE
CORRESPONDENCE Of the Alexandria GAZETTE

Correspondence of the Alexandria GAZETTE
FALLS CHURCH, Va, Dec. 29.-The mar
riage of Miss Maggie X. Birch and Mr.. John
c. H. Brown was celebrated at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Almond Birch, OF this place, on Thursday
evening, December 9th, at o'clock, Rev.
S. A. Ball, of the NJ. E. Church. performing
the ceremony. The lshers we're Messrs.
John 3. Patterson and r. J. Birch. Fol
lowing the ceremony a sumptuous repast
awaited the pleasure of the CUES IS and was
partaEen of by all, and will long be remem-
bered as an enjoyable occasion.
The bride was tastefully attired in q
handsome light silk ornamenteti with natu-
raj flowers
The presents were numerous and costly
consisting OF solid silver ware, cash, and
very many appropriate articles, rejecting
credit upon the judgment ofthe many donors.
AT late hour the bride and groom de-
parted for their future home atthe residence
OF the bridegroom. in Alexandria county.
'AMITY."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Bishop Randolph preached twice in Fred
ericksburg on Sunday.
Pere Hyacinthe. Loyson, Madame Tyson,
and little Paul, their son, are in Richmond.
The Fredericksburg Grays had IL very
handsome flag presented 10 them on Christ
mas day.
Efforts are now being made to raise funds
to build ccmmodious church at the Uni
versity of Virginia.
There is Il decided temperance revival in
Rockingham county, and Temhars' lodges
are being organized in various sections Of
the county.
Mr. L. NJ c. Harris, wellknown and
highly esteemed citizen Of Spotsylvania
county, died nj his residence near the court
house last "Wednesday in the I'D year Of bis
age.
The Governor has pardoned David Craw-
ford Wno was sent 10 the penitentiary from
Lynchburg in 1853 TO serve eighteen years
for felony. The pardon was granted on ac-
count of the i'll health of The prisoner.
Waverly n Ragland has resigned the
Office Of private secretary 10 the Governor,
aud J. 5. Browning, who formerly filled the
Office, but resigned to run for the Legsla-
ture from Washington county, has been re-
appointed.
Rev. C. b. Young, en- aged Methodist
Minister died at his residence in Stafford
county, on last Friday morning, in the SD
year OF his age. He retired from active du-
lies Of the ministry some years ago in con-
sequence of the loss of his voice.
4 letter was published in New York re-
Gently purporling to be from Rev. John JAS
per- the negro preacher of Richmond, in
which he was made to say that all but
twenty of his congregation of two thousand
had left him because Of his theory Of the
"Sun do move" Jasper pronounces the let
ter forgery, written by his enemies.
The total number of hogshcads Of tohac-
go inspected in the different ware houses in
Petersburg for the year ended yesterday
was 1880, against 8 ,524 the year before.
The total sales of loose tobacco during the
past year were G,2GG, 593 pounds, against I !
l5O0G2 pounds during the previous year,
Judge Erskine NJ. Ross, member of the
Supreme Court Of California, formerly Of
Cu!prpe. county, and his lovely and agree
able wife arc visiting their relatives in Rich
mond. Judge Il. is about the youngest and
probably the handsomest man on the bench
in this country, and it is said is lawyer of
profound ability and dignity. The young
men Of his adopted State point to him with
pride Virginians will go to the front if
they have a chance. and we are g lad to see
tlr old regulars supplanted by young men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1, 1854.
We EXTEND the compliments of the sea-
son to the readers Of the GAZETTE, ana
wish them. one and ALL happy new year.
THE GAZETTE to. day enters upon its e'9h-
'y.ftlh volume. Venerablein years only.

ONE OF the best oyster propositions before
the Legislature is to prohibit catching oysters
by any means from any public grounds be-
tween April and September F.; to allow
dredging from November to April ] s; to
allow no oysters to be sold or offered for sale
in the closed season; to declare the Potomac
river forbidden ground to all dredging yes
scIs for the taking of oysters; to attach such
PENALTIES TO violations us willinsure respect
It is hoped that bill containing these pro-
visions or others equally as effective 10 cure
the existing evil may be passed as speedily
as possible, and that the Legislature OF
Maryland may take concurrent action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

Ir IS hoped that Mr.. Curtin, chairman OF
the House Committee on Foreign Affairs,
will not permit this session to pass without
reporting bill for reducing Or aboiIsh'ns
the diplomatic service. An increase OF the
consular, and decrease of the diplomatic
service is what this country now wants.
Steam and electricity have brought the
latter 10 the condition Of pertunctoripess.
1t is behind the age, and its maintenance
is an expense that should be curtailed or
entirely saved as soon aspossibic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

On Saturday last DR.. T. f. Bates and Mr..
Alexander AGREE, two well known and high
iy.esteened citizens of King and Queen
county, went out on horseback to shoot par
tridges. On their return, while riding along
slowly. with their guns hanging to their
sides, DR.. Bates gun caught in bush, which
caused it to discharge, the whole load enter
lug the thigh of Mr.. AGREE. The femoral
artery was severed, and all efforts failing to
arrest the hemorrhage, death ensued in q
few hours after reaching his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01
LOI'TER y.
DISMAL SWAMP LOTTERY CO.,
OF NORFOLK VA

OF NORFOLK, VA.
The franchise of this enterprise is based upon
the charter granted BY the Legislature Of the
State to the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, and
its legality has been fairly tested before the conrts.
The object in view is the improvement and
extension Of the Canal, and that full opportunity
may be given for the purchase of the tickets, of
which there are only
$4,000 WITH $50 PRIZES,
The Drawing will take place on the
18th JANUARY.
a. which time it will be made in the city Of Nor
folk, before the public, and under the supervision
Of duly authorized Commissioners, and in like
manner each succeeding month.
The previous Drawings have been most success
fully AID satisfactorily conducted the distrbu-
ton Of SO, $50 giving assurance of the stability
aud good faith of the Company, and now CLASS
& is presented with the following SCHEME:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

The New Year opens i'll the United
States with peace among the people of the
country, and with aniirahic relations exist
ing between them and those of all the other
nations of the world. The people Of the
country, too, are the happiest and most
prosperous of any on the face of the earth,
and, iflhcir rulers be wise, the present gen
GRAFTON, ut least, have no cause of appre-
henson for the future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01
APPOINTMENT OF CLERKS.

Especial Dispatch to the ALEXANDRIA GAzErTE)
RICHMOND, January Col. Morton Marye,
State Auditor, has appointed the following to
clerkships in his office: W. l. Smith, Of Richmond
W. NJ Waddcll. of Charles City; r. II. Mcleod, of
Rockbridgc George V. MoncuIe, OF Stafford ;
Henry J. Wilson, of Cumberland; A. z. Allcock.
of Cnlpepcr: II. B. Haley, of Pttsy vania; John
i. Goss, Of Alhcmarc. and Mrs. George w. Bagby,
of Richmond. John Il. Grimes, of Richmond, has
been appointed messenger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01
always cash in advance.

The GAZETTE will continue to furnish the
news kilograms of the New York Associated Press
and of Reuters European Agency, while its
Washington correspondence will furnish the
latest and most reliable news from the capital of
the nation. The proceedings of Congress will be
regularly reported in succinct form, but all mat
tiers of special interest in Virginia will be given
in detail and the full text Of all bills Of local in
icreSt will be published
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

TIE oNLT conceivable reason that can be
adduccd for the continuance OF the present
protective tariff, is the assertion that the
price OF labor is increased 10y such tariff
Whether that assertion be true or not and
whether protection has been, or is, benefi-
cial to the condition Of the working men Of
this country, can beseen readily by reference
to plain and simple statement elsewhere
i'm o-dav's GAZETTE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

SOME OF the protectOnists say that the
men who believe in the old wing principles
of Henry Clay can never be induced to sup
port any party which lavors the reduction
of the tariff to Il mere revenue point. why
the most pronounced revenue rcformcr
nowadays would be perfectly satisfied with
such II tnr.T "a Mr.. Clay supported. He
never dreamed of such prohihitory duties
,,5 are imposed by the existing tariff,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

WE HAVE received from Mr.. Jonah II.
White, formerly of this city, eastern passen-
ger agent of the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway Co., and other railroads
leading to Florida, q copy Of 4 beautifully
illustrated guide book of the Winter Resorts
of Florida, South Georgia, Louisiana, Texas,
California, Mexico and CUBA, containing
brief descriptions Of points Of interest to
tourists, invalids. immigrants and sportsmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs WINsLOw's 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 awakes "as bright as
button 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums allays all pain, re-
lieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhea, whether arising
from tecthing or other causes. twenty-five cents
bottle. my4-MW&S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

No MAN should allow IL single day to
pass without doing good deed. That,
however, is too much to expect nowadays.
But to do at least one good deed in a whole
year will not he very difficult matter, and
a resolution to that effect made to day might
possibly be kept.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

+ h C necessity for
prompt and efficient
household remedies is
daily growing more
imperative, and of
these Hostetter's Stom :
ach Bitters is the chief
in merit and the most
popular. Irregularity
of the stomach and
DO wells, malarial fcvers,
liver complaint, dcbili-
ty, rheumatism and
minor ailments, are
thoroughly conquered
by this Incompatible
family restorative and
medicinal safeguard,
and il is Justly regard .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

MIR HUNTINGTON, in his letters on the
Texas Pacific Railroad, describes a member
of Congress from California named Piper as
a damned hog Why that is exactly
what President Arthur told Mr.. Jorgensen
General Malone was. So it seems that
great men not only think, but talk alike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. January 1.-There was
no meeting of the Commercial Exchange today,
and the few outside transactions were made at
yesterdays quotations. The receipts Of grain
were light
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

1856 Prizes distributing $13,O5O
TICKETS ONLY 81.
Plan of Lottery similar to that Of Louisiana
Company.
J. z. HORBACH, Manager.
Application for club rates or for information
upon any other business, should be plainly writ
ten, giving State, County and Town of writer
Eemittances should be sent by Express rather
than by p. o. money orders or registered letters
Express charges upon s. and larger sums will
De pald by the company Address plainly J. P.
HoRBACl1, Norfolk, Va, or j. W. CLARK, %
King street. Alexandria, Va
Agents for sale Of Tickets required throughout
the State. Address applications rs above.
The undersigned supervised the Drawing Glass
3, on the 10Th December, of the Dismal Swamp
Lottery Company, and certify that it was con-
Quoted with strict fairness to all interested.
GEO I: ROGERS, Commissioners
CHAS PICKETT. commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

The Commercial columns Of the GAZETTE will
give the earliest and most exact commercial news
with reliable reports of the Grain, Cattle, Grocery
and other Markets, and the prices and position of
the stocks which are the subjects of business
transactions in this section Of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

The officials in the Boston Office of the
New York and New England r. 4. received
q dispatch to-day from President Clark, an
nouncing that the property of the company
has been placed in the hands Of receiver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

Every one has will and mind for him
self, yet many will go about hacking ard
coughing until friend recommends DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup for that cough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-01

Its Richmond correspondence and special tele.
graphic dispatches will give early and accurate
accounts of the proceedings of the General Assem-
bly, and of all the operations Of the State govern
ment likely to interest the people,