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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

Especial Correspondence Of the Alexandria GAZETTE
RICHMOND, Va, March ll.-While the
democratic caucus was last night consider
ing the Farr matter it was discovered that
the fue leading up into Fairs Office was af'
fording an admirable telephone for convey
ing the proceedings to that willy spelier OF
the Malone ring In order to prevent any
further overhearing the hue was stop
ped up.
First the extra session tide rises, then
GIBBS. One day we hear that the Legisla-
ture will certainly have an extra session !;
the next that the body will certainly ad-
journ in week. But The sentiment for an
extra session is now decidedly on the wane
A well posted gentleman remarked to-day
that the Legislature would not be in session
longer than next Wednesday,.
The democratic party has shown hy its
action in the Newman case TO day that 1t
can act justly to its enemies. Newman
was certainly a notorious partisan in the
estimation of the people of Hanover. he
was certainly not lawyer of any ability.
But some democrats thought the charges
were not sustained, and their votes, added
to the Mahoneites', aided him.
The Legislature shows the signs OF hard
work It's members have certainly worked
diligently night and day, and, as rule, are
thinner visaged than they were few
months ago. They have had a stupendou5
amount Of business before them during the
session.
Dr.. Dick Wise is one Of the constant
visitors to Richmond now, and is fire.
| -, ifh M
bers of his party. 1t is said that some
of these doomed officials Of the State
asylums propose TO take the question
to the courts, but which question they in
tend to carry up is difficult to determine.
They may expect to hunt up some infor-
malities in the bill. That they have dis.
covered any is not known, but this should
put our legislators on guard, and before it
is too late these measures should be care
fully scanned. The Malone official, who
has been leading an easy existence and has
not troubled himself about working, does
not like much the idea Of surrendering the
easy job he has had for some years past.
The Maryland oyster committee and visi.
tors went away very much pleased at the
action of the legislature on their bill. They
apprehend no further trouble now.
faint as much Whiskey drunk by the
legislature this year as it was ten year ago.
remarked habitue of the capitol.
| "Well don't know about that" remarked
the other
II thought so until lately but they are
pulling up pretty rapidly now and getting
in their work very WELL" But the latter is
mistaken. The bar rooms report that bust
ness is not so lively as in former years. In
certain section near the capitol a room is
unoccupied until the legislature meets wher
some enterprising individual fits it up as q
bar room and carries it on. 1t languishes
for a month or two after the adjournment Of
the legislature and then closeup. The next
| legislature that meets finds another iudivi
dual in the same place and the same thing
is gone over. But no man makes fortune
at it. STRoNGBow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

THERE ARE twenty three murderers now
in Jail at Cincinnati. The jails of Southern
cities whose aggregate population exceeds
that of Cincinnati do pot make such MUIR
derous exhibit But no Southern man, nor
Southern newspaper, ever conceived the idea
that the population of Cincinnati is COM
posed of murderers, Or of people who con-
done murder. There are murderers in
every State no section Of the country is
exempt from them but though that fact is
made patent every day, according TO North
crn republican orators aud writer's the South
is their peculiar habitat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

ONE OF THE largest tobacco manufactur'
ers in Danville has discharged his negro, ana
empoyed white labor in it's place, and
others are to follow his example. No body
can blame them. The negroes to be sure
ure ignorant, silly and preJudiced, but as
they have sense enough to know whom 10
90 to in time of trouble, they are RESPONSE
BILE agents, and when they antagonlze every
interest. provoke disturbances, and threaten
the peace and safety Of the community IN
which they reside, and the people of which
educate. afford them the means of living
aud support them when sick and lntirm
they can not be surprised that those people
should have as little TO do with them as
possible. The blame lies chiefly with their
sca,awag white leaders, but as they would
not jump into the fire at the command Of
those leaders, they have sense enough to
deter them from obeying their orders to op'
pose and exhibit ill feeling toward the PEG,
pie from whom they get their meat and
bread Experience is bard teacher, and
the negroes are the most stupid of pupils,
but they eau not be human if it shall require
many wears longer for them to learn that
the people among whom they were born
aud with whom they live, and who under
stand them, want to be their friends, and
that the scslawags who put them in autago-
usm to their white neighbors, and whom
they follow SO implicitly, have no interest
In nor use for them except at elections,
when they profit by their votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Sarah A. Greenway, the oldest lady
in Craig county, died last week, aged l03
years.
Mr.. James Kerr, one of the oldest citizens
Of Petersburg, died on Monday. He was a
native of Scotland.
Rev. Douglas Clark, of Frederick county,
has accepted call to the pastorate Of the
Baptist Church at Bridgewater.
The Mt. Airy or Mems Bottom estate,
in Shenandoah county, one of the most val
liable farms in Virginia, is to be sold at
trustees sale.
Cornelius Collins, colored, was tried in the
Hastings Court, in Portsmouth, yesterday,
for the murder of Edward Corrigan, colored,
in December, and senteIced to fifteen years
in the penitentiary.
The freeholders of Roanoke City will vote
On the Goth instant, ON proposition to issue
bonds to the amount Of $50, 900, for the pur-
pose of perfecting system Of sewerage and
for street Improvements.
The bill passed by the Maryland Leeisla-
ture for the protection of oysters in the Po-
tomac river passed both branches OF the
General Assembly yesterday, and will, it is
believed, be approved by the Governor.
number Of prominent officers of the
Federal army will make visit to Freder-
icksburg, Charlottesville and the Wilder
ness, May Is. The positions of the two con-
tending armies will be designated by veter-
ans who served there. Maury Camp, Con-
federate Veterans, of fredericksburg will
give the visitors reception.
A deadlock is growing in the peanut mar
ket in Norfolk out of a dispute between the
buyers and sellers, the sellers claiming that
the schedule Of weights and prices laid down
by the buyers is arbitrary and unjust. A
meeting was held yesterday but no adjust
ment was effected. The sellers will appeal
to the growers andin the meantime business
will be at standstil. The peanut trade is
a large one, amounting to millions of dollars
annually.
During the past seven years over 63,0OO,-
900 pounds Of plug tobacco were manufac-
tured in Petersburg. Over 1000 operatives
were employed in the factories, and the
amount Of money expended in the business
during the period stated was over $40, OOO,-
600. The total amount of United States in
ternal revenue taxes collected from 1877 to
1883, inclusive, was over 81 100000. Vir-
ginia exports nearly 90 per cent. of the
whole amount Of manufactured tobacco ex.
ported from he United States, and more
than 30 per cent. Of the entire expectation
is made from Petersburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13
BALTIMORE CONFERENCE M. E. CHURCH

BALTIMORE CONFERENCE M. E. CHURCH
SoUTH.-At the opening session of this body
in Baltimore yesterday Mr.. Young thought
they would be able to report 100000 con-
tributed to foreign missions alone during
the past year.
Rev. J. S. Gardner, presiding elder Of the
Washington district, reported that several
hundred members have been added to the
church on profession of faith. Mr.. Gard.
ner paid warm eulogy to the life and char
acter of the late Walter Peyton Conway, OF
Fredericksburg, Va. His character was
passed.
Presiding Elder P. H. Whisner, of the
Winchester district, reported that district
prospecting, though as to reviyals not what
they had hoped and prayed for. Mr.Whisner
referred eulogistically to the labors of Moses
Walton, a layman of the church, who died
during the past year. His character was
passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

AT negro meeting in Washington, last
Tuesday night, one of the speakers said
their fathers had prayed for two hundred
years without avail and it was not until they
used the bayonet that they succeeded" 1t
is such talk as this that provokes the ignorant
and foolish negroes, where they are in the ma
jority, as in Danville, to acts of hostility
against the white people, the result Of which
can, from the nature of the case, only be in
furious if not disastrous to them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13
THE WAR IN THE SOUDAN

LONDON, March l3.-D;spatches from
Suakim state that the rebels opened fire Ct,
General Grabam's forces at l o'clock This
morning. The British forces were at oncs
formed to repel a charge, but no attack
came. The men We're thereupon ordered
to lie down again. The fire of the rebels
continued all night, but the British did no,
reply. An officer and two men Ware
wounded and one man was killed. The
fighting began at daybreak. The infantry
and artillery completely routed the enemy
from their pits and trenches. The battle
had not lasted more than half hour, when
the victory of the British was made certain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Two laborers were killed in Washington
yesterday by the fail of bank of earth
Prince Leopold Of Bavaria is indignant at
cent visit to Rome.
Dr. Lunsford P. Yandell, physician and
medical writer, died suddenly at Louisville,
last night, of neuralgia of the heart, aged
70 years.
An explosion of dynamite in a London SUI
burban hotel last night blew mau topieces.
The police of Paris and Vienna are watch
ing all suspected socialists.
The Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Rail.
way stock aud bondholders held their an
nual meeting in New York yesterday and
elected directors for the ensuing year.
Attorney General Brewster has issued a
circular to United States attorneys and
marshals directing them to use due dill
gence to prevent Tue illegal export Of explo.
sives.
Complaints are made by theatrical man
ayers who visit Canada of having TO pay 80
per cent. duty on all the scenery they import.
It is also asserted that discrimination is made
in favor of wealthy combinations.
In the United States Senate yesterday
most Of the time was consumed in discussing
the bill to relieve Fitz John Porter. Mr..
Sewell, Of New Jersey, spoke in favor, aud
Mr. Wilson, Of Iowa, against the bill.
Knoxville, Temp. is TO have a cotton fac
tory to cost $4,000, the stock having been
subscribed for, the site purchased, and the
machinery ordered. A wooden mill, to cost
| 100000, is also TO be started ut Knoxville
The British troops renewed their advance
on Osman Dignas camp yesterday at
o'clock, and battle Was expected at day
break this morning. Much uneasiness is
felt in London about the situation at Khar-
| toum.
The Washington Methodist Conference
colored including Virginia and part Of
Maryland, convened in annual session in
Lyuchburg yesterday Bishop Andrews pre-
siding. There was large attendance Of
delegates.
A boy named james Riley, telegraph
messenger, was found by the police on the
streets in New York Tuesday morning &
raving maniac. He cried constantly, Il an
Butts, the boy detective" His brain was
TUNED by reading dime novels.
yesterday morning gathered in seven run
| away OoSs. 1hS StiuC iloui
burg, near Trenton, and two were
armed with pistols and ammunition. They
had walked all the way, they said, and were
going 10 New York.
The Supreme Lodge of the Hebrew Orde,
of Kosher Shell Barrel, now holding its ses
sion in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday en-
dowed the Home for Aged and Infirn
Israelites in that city. The value of thu
endowment is $4,000 Simon Wolf, O
Washington, was elected president The
next convention will meet in Washington
in March, 1890.
A meeting of the residents ofthe northeas
section of Washington was held last night IL
take steps to secure the removal ofthe track:
ofthe Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from tina
section of the city. Resolutions were adopt
ed favoring the bill introduced in Congress
by Senators Morri! and German, providing
fjr the removal of the tracks, and recitin2
that the presence of the railroad deprecia
ted property and was dangerous to life ant
limb. A committee was appointed to pre-
sent memorial of grievances to Congress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13
HOUSE.
TO-DAY'S TELEGHAPHIC NEWS

A dispatch from London announces the
death of the Baroness Lionel de Rothscbild.
Berlin newspapers accuse Minister Sar-
gent ofntimacy with Herr Bunsen an cue.
my Of Prince Bismarck.
Henry A. Tiden, youngest brother of
Hon. Samuel J. Tildep, died at New Leba
non, Il. T., last night, aged SO.
Sergeant Joseph Carter blew out the 60,
and went to bed in New York last night
He was found dead this morning.
Willard is not SO bad of after ALL He re.
Gently purchased tract of land at Portland,
Oregon, for S45, 900, and has sold one quar-.
ter of it for $4,000.
Right Rev. John Twigg, Bishop of the
Catholic Diocese Of Pittsburg, Pa, had
another attack of paralysis last night at Al.
toona, and now lies in critical condition.
A largely attended meeting of Feuiuus
was held at Fargo, OAK, yesterday. 1t is
reported that three cases of arms are stored
at some accessible point ready for use when
required.
A dispatch from Petersburg, Va, says
1.-THE recent rains have caused heavy rise
in the Roanoke river and at Weldon n c.,
the water is q feet above the low water
mark. All the low lands are submerged
and farming operations on the low grounds
will be greatly retarded. The Appomatto1
river at this point is still very high. Rain
and hail have fallen all the morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13
@Slss: &:
TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE

LYNcHBURG, Va, March ia speci.,
from Pocahontas says that an explosion Or.
lin the coal mines there at 1890 O'Clock
this morning, and that from 12O to $50 min.
ers were killed.
LYNCHBURG, Va, March 13-No furtbs,
particulars have as yet been received of the
explosion in the coal mines at Pocahcptss
Va. Great confusion prevails there and
accurate information cannot be hal betor.
this evening. A special train with surgeons
on board Left this city for the scene Of the
explosion at 1915 o'clock this morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

Saxony has some very curious lava concerning
servant girls. For instance, the mistress is re-
and one pound Of coffee per month or the equiva,
lent in money. If the servant furnish 5er own
bedding she receives one and one-half cents extra
per night for so doing. Seventy-fve cents per
month is allowed the servant for her washing,
and she receives five per cent. on all purchases
she makes. She must give months notice be-
fore leaving her place, and must keep book Of
recommendations, in which, upon leaving her
place her mistress is compelled to state the cause
of the servants leaving and also what is her char
acter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

The April Century will contain two thoughtful
papers on matters of current discussion, in which
Mr.. Walter B. Hill gives the Southern view Of
Uncle Tom Withouta Cabin" and as citizen;
while Professor Samuel Willard reviews the
tendencies of the latest scientific theories under
the title ''The Destiny Of the Universe"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

THE ACTION of the Virginia House of Del
eyates in refusing to remove Judge New
man, of Hanover, shows that the democrats
of that body in trying to plumb the line of
Justice, leaned little too much to the other
side for twas clearly proved that the Judge
is more interested in the success of Malone
SIN than 10 the administration of justice.
II the Mahoueites we're in power and Judge
Newman were democrat, he would have
been fired out in short order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

ATToh>yEy GENERAL BREWSTER has
taken 'ine eSough from the consideration
of his rufies ID s,rha,or,s - r;.o o;-
'"'"t ~ ''s subordinates, directing them to
70 lio'e ,eful about enforcing the law
asAD0' 'D ;hipment of internal machines.
reputation for ability once en;ovaa NV phil
sdelphia LAWYERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

GOVERNOR CAMERON acted in accordance
with the negroes desire when he appointed
negro trustees for white schools but the
Legislature acts contrary to their desires
when it proposes to appoint negro trustees
for negro schools. The negroes really want,
what General Malone processes to want, all
race distinctions abolished. But what ma
'ure has put asunder no man nor party can
JON together.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

CotRT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Cox
seainst Carr. Submitted on printed notes filed.
County Court of Gloucester county against the
County Court of Middlese1 county. Argued and
submitted.
FitE Gibbon against Barry and ais. Argued
and continued until to-day.
Thomas G. Jones, esq, was allowed to practice
as counsel in this court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

''Was Eve the first woman" WAS the title of
lecture recently delivered down East OF course
we didn't hear the lecture, but we know the first
woman, that ever used DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
never experienced such happy cure for her
cough and cold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

When something goes wrong with poor
mans brain, everybody bluntly says that he
has gone crazy. When rich man loses his
wits, the newspapers murmur that he is
suffering from nervous prostration, the re-
suit Of over work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

A voice comes from the Western Terrific
ries saying, Send US wives % and a thou
sand mean unhappy Benedicks in the East
respond, "Take ours!"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

TIE WoMAN.MAN AGA1N.-Mr. L. Z.
Payne naid our city visit on last Friday,
for the first time since his recent marriage,
and was warmly welcomed and congratula'
ted by his many friends. He was looking
remarkably we'll and was in jovlal spirits.
He was attired in stylish suit OF the latest
fashionable cut, wore brown derby nat,
overcoat of same color, white necktle and
neat fitting pants which fell over small feet
which were epcased in about No. 5palr OF
boots. This gentleman drove in bis buggy
and handled the reins in manner that
attracted the admiration of all who saw
him. After putting his horse away at a
public stable he attended to business mat.
tiers upon which he came to the city. VI
course Mr.. Payne was the centre OF attrac'
ton wherever he went and our community
was no the qui vire to get a glimpse OF him
as he appeared in his new role: as he walk.
ed by every one who saw him, both ladles
and gentlemen, were unanimous III thelr
verdict that he made much more hand
some appearance in his true garb than ne
did in female attire, and those whose priv
lege it was to converse with him were struck
with his pleasant demeanor and remarkable
self possession. In view of the crcumstan-
ces that have surrounded him for years past
orr best wishes are with Mr.. P. for success
in life, and we trust that he may have many
years of enjoyment and that domestic bliss
may be his portion. On the application of
LYDIA Rebecca Payne to his honor Judge
K. Fl. Turner of the Circuit Court Of Fred
erick county now in session, the following
order was made. 1t appearing to the Court
from the testimony of medical experts that
the applicant is Of the male sex and that his
present name is inappropriate, it is ordered
on bis motion on this, the 7th day of March,
1884, that his present name of Lydia Re-
becca Payne, be changed to that of Laurence
Register Payne, which shall henceforth be
his lawful name. This order ends up the
matter of speculation as to the sex of this
party and will put at rest all further talk in
reference Observation-Disclosures NewS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

A man out West, who had bis name
changed from Peter to Philip, has taken his
old name again He followed the example
of history of re-Pete-ing himself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

Adam is said to be the only man who
never tantalzed his wife about "the way
his mother used to COOK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS TO-DAY
SENATE.

SENATE.
The Committee on Territories reported
favorably and had placed on the calendar
the bill for the admission of Dakota.
A number of other bills were introduced
and referred.
A communication from the Attorney Gen.
eral giving information regarding the failure
of the Pacific Railroads to comply with Ger
tain acts of Congress was received.
Before the expiration of the morning hour
the Senate took up the Fitz. John Porter
bill.
HOUSE.
A bill was passed authorizing chairmen Of
subcommittee of the two houses of Con.
gress to administer oaths.
A number Of memorials were presented,
and the morning hour having been dispen.
sed with the House, at 1890, went into
Committee of the Whole on the postoHicc
appropriation bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

Woman very seldom makes puns, and now
We think of it, that must be the secret of
woman's fascination for man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YoRK, March 49, -1O:30a. m.-The stock
market opened moderately strong owing to the
reported advance in the value Of New York Cen.
trail The shorts and traders are the principal
buyers. Renewals are unchanged. Railroad bonds
are firm at fractionally higher prices.
IL a. m.-Stocks are strong and higher this
morning and prices advanced IL to per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

A good authority on fashions announces
that the hustle hereafter to be worn will be
q small feather-pillow. This will be great
Improvement On the newspapers in slippery
weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

As the doctor turned sadly away from the pa.
tient whom he found using DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup, he said: ut beats me every time"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

The February number of the Tgrina Edaca'io"'
al Journal has been received from the publishers
in Richmond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-13

In the House of Delegates, the tax bill
was taken up and some of the Senate amend-
ments agreed to and a number rejected.
The bill to regulate the taking of oysters
in the Potomac river, which was passed by
the Legislature of Maryland, was taken up
and passed.
The case of Judge Newman, Of Hanover,
was taken up and after long discussion the
minority report, which favored the removal
ofJudge Newman, was rejected by vote Of
81 to 40