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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER Is.
ArrHE last session of the Legislature
md hnt a few davs before adjournment, the

ArTsE last session of the Legislature
and but few days before adjournment .ne
democrats, seeing no necessity for another
meeting of that body, departed from tne'F
rule. and elected DIR. R. FL. Cardwell' dele
gate from Hanover, county Judge. NO"
that the Mahoneites are threatening 10
carry the electoral bill to their Court OF APP
meals. it is absolutely necessary that inc
democrats should retain two thirds OF oo.h
houses to recouvene the General Assembly
ifthe decision be adverse to the bill. IL IS
not believed that such decision is possio'e
even from the present court, but the oespe
ration of Malone is too apparent 1or the
party to take any chances. ltwould thefe'
fore be best that Mr. Cardwell decline 10
qualify as county judge, retain his seat IN
the House, and thus keep the State IN the
control of the democratic party. The pa
trio.ic people of Hanover will justify MT
Csrdwell, and the State will owe him debt
of gratitude.
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Died from his Iniuriee

MONTGOMERY, N. Y, Dec. l3.-Johr
Summons, of Colobar, three miles west Of
this place, died last night from the cn,c;,
of burns on the face caused by his falling :,
few days ago on hot stove. His age was
81, and &c years since he notified his neigh.
bors that he would die at certain time an.
nounced to him by voice in the air. He
even had his coffin ready and some 1000
persons assembled to see the prophecy lul.
filled. When the moment approached, ua
attended by death, he hid himself from tie
crowd in brick oven. He had even erected
an expensive vault to receive his remains
on the day of his anticipated death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

THE APPOINTMENT of Hon. w. X. Meade
as Governor of Arizona is being urged by
the democrats of that territory, and better
appointment for that position could not be
made by the incoming administration. Mr.
Meade, who is grand nephew of the late
Bishop Meade, is native Of Clarke county,
Virginia, and about ten years since made
his home in Arizona, where he became ex-
tensively engaged in mining, Sc. He has
twice been representative in the Legis-
lative Assembly of that territory, in which
capacity he gained the confidence and es-
teen of bis fellow members and ably rep
resented his coDstitu' f's He was elected
q delegate to he ir"ti'.na democratic con-
veution at CLcrgo, where be was an earn
eat and active supporter of the successful
candidate, and was appointed a member Of
the national democratic committee. Being
long resident of Arizona, where he is
well-known and highly esteemed, bis ap.
pointment as Governor would doubles.
prove satisfactory to the democrats of that
territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

LOST IN TUESDAYS STORM Officers Ct
the steamer Mason L. Weems, which arriv-
ed at Baltimore yesterday, from the Kappa
hammock river, report fearful loss OF life
among the colored oystermen on that river
in the storm of Tuesday last. About TWEEN
ty-fiye colored men were out in their boats
longing for oysters when the storm arose.
The gale capsized almost all of them, and
those which escaped being capsized were
unable to reach the shore and it is supposed
were sunk The men were thrown into the
rough water and were unable to swim 10
shore. Many of them clung to the boats
for time, but were finally washed away
and very few Of them escaped. Eleven
bodies have been recovered already, and n
many more are said TO be missing It is
scarcely possible that any Of these latter
have escaped death. Additional inielli
ligence from the Rappahannock is that llt-
teen canoes started from the Lancasters side.
above Urbana, TO go TO a schooner On the
Middlesex side to cell their oysters when
the storm struck them. There were three
or four white men, and the whole number
drowned was twenly-seven. Two more
bodies-thirtcen in all-were recovered
near Mill Point, further down the river.
The latest reports received. last night in
crease the loss of life to fully thirty five,
nearly all colored men. The storm APP
preached from the northwest, and its track
up the Rappahannock WAS marked By waves
which rose nearly fifteen feet high. The
velocity Of the wind was fully fifty miles ali
hour. From the bag the storm continued
up tie river until it renched Monnskin,
where it turned up into the country.
Eleven bodies noa;ed ashore the following
day. One colored man was found drowned
in his skilf. Four men were drowned in
Cushman branch, twenty near Monaskin
wharf, and three on the Middesex shore.
The sloop Augustus was capszed of Drum
point, hut Capt. Seigler aud his crew of five
men were rescued by tug just before the
vessel sank. Additional casualties are re
ported by each incoming vessel.
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Lacks Confirmation.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. ia morning
paper publishes statement that Hezekiah
Brown, a colored school teacher in a lonely
part of Howard county, was hanged yes
terday by thirteen masked men. II is
charged that he became too intimate with Il
young white woman whom he declared he
had married, but no record Of such mar
riage could be found. The lynching is said
to have occurred in wild section of the
county, which is sparsely populated. in.
quires at Elicott City, the county seat of
Howard, fail to confirm the reported lynch
Ing, nothing having been heard of it there.
The States Attorney has sent messenger
to ascertain the facts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

THE METHODIST GOVERNMENTAL the
Methodist Centenary conference in Balti-
more yesterday resolution was offered by
Rev. G. X. Marshall, of Mississippi, pro-
posing uniform hymn book, to be used by
the various branches of Methodism Bishop
Campbell, of the African NJ. E. Church, said
Methodism had done much for his race.
The colored man may thank the Baptist
the Epscopaian, and the Quaker, but
Methodism had been his most faithful and
constant friend Rev. H. s. Thrall, of
San Antonio, Texas, hoped that the
conference would turn its eyes to the
great work done by Methodism among
the aboriginees within the boundaries
of the United States. The special SUBJ
ject of the day, "Melhodism in 1854 and its
outlook, was read by the Rev. C. H. War
rem. Rev. J. D. Blackwell read paper on
Methodism in 1854 and its outlook" Rev.
B. F. Lee discussed 1.-THE causes of the sue
cess Of Methodisnl," and Rev. J. H. Vim
cent. the Possible dangers 10 future Meth
odism"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13
NEWS or TIE DAY

The authorities at Washington decide that
old rags must be disinfected before they can
be imported.
Mrs. Victoria Morosini- Huelskamp made
her first appearance in concert in Baltimore
last night, and was we'll received
Advices from Turkey state that two hun.
dred Christians in Macedonia have been
murdered within the past two weeks.
Hezekiah Brown, colored man, was
lynched by party Of men yesterday in
Howard county, Md, for alleged miscege-
nation
One hurdred and thirty new business
corporations were organized the past week
in the United States, eleven of them being
for electrical purposes.
A recount in the fourth aldcrmanic dis
tIict Of Boston changes the result, and elects
Leighton dem. by three majority over
Freeman (rer.l, in q total vote of Bob.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

The CHIEF question involved in the new
treaties negotiated by the agents of this
government is whether the President and
Senate Of minority party SHALL under pre-
tense of treaties, usurp the powers of the
representatives of the majority Of the peo-
pie to change the laws for raising revenue,
and, in changing those laws, to benefit the
manufacturing, at the expense of the agri-
cultural interests of the country. That is
the main question at issue, and, seen in that
light, there can be but Que disinterested
opinion about the treaties referred to, which
is that they should be rejected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

IT MAY be that the cause of the opposl-
ton of Senator Riddleberger to the confirm
alton of Secretary McCuloch is the fact
that the latter is opposed to the Mahonelte
idea ofappyiug the principles of readjust'
ment to the national, az we'll a. to the debt
of the State of Virginia, or because, like
Rev. DR.. Hoge the Secretary believes that
what is morally wrong cannot be politically
right, which idea is also abhorrent to the
Mahoneites. As under the rules of the
Senate mem Der Of that body can talk as
long as his wind holds out, Mr.. McCuiioch's
confirmation depends solely upon the
strength of Mr. Rddleherger's lungs.
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Sentenced to Death.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa Dec. l3.-In the case
of Joseph Taylor, q convict of the Eastern
Pententiary, convicted of murder in the
first degree in taking the life of Oversecr
Michael F. Dorant, Judge Ludlow to day
overruled tho motion for new trial, and
sentenced the prisoner to death
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First Brigade Virginia Volunteers.
HDo'Rs 1sT BRIGADE VA. VOLUNTEERS.
H. 1

HDo'Rs. 1sT BRIGADE VA VOLUNTEERS.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. 10, 1884.
General Orders No 9:
The following officers having been duly COM
missioned and assigned to duty upon the staff Of
the General Commanding, will be obeyod and
re pcctcd accordingly:
| CORTLAND II. Smith, late Captain and A. D.
G. to b" Major and A. A. g., to date from Goth
day OF May, 1884, vice B. II. Fowle, resigned and
removed from the State.
II. John II. Dinncen, lato Captain and Adju-
tant, LIST Va Vols to be Major and A. 1. o. to
date from October 18th, 1884.
Ill. Charles S. Bigger, late Captain and R. Q.
w. LIST Va. Vols, TO be Major and Brigadier
Quartermaster to date from March 18th, 1884.
Nv. Henry st. George Tucker, late of Co. B,
West Augusta Guards End Regiment Va. Vols,
to be Captain and A. d. c., to date from October
. 1888. By Order Of
GEN. FfTZHUGH LEE.
CORTLAND H. SMITH Mai & A. A4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

The FEW white independent republicans
of Williamsburg, in this State, the republi
cans who would not tameIy submit to Ma
hone aud nj. methods, ana to the DONNA
ton of a few democratic scalawags, and who
showed their independence by voting the
democratic ticket at the recent election,
have assembled in public meeting and de-
clared that they are so we'll satisfied with
their democratic allies that they have deter
mined to stay with them. In doing so they
show their wisdom and patriotism, and are
but following the wise example set them by
the independent republicans of the North,
who were the most reputable men of their
party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

FATAL RIDE-A most ;rishtfu accident hap
pened at Newcomerstown, ohio, on Monday after
noon, resulting in the Instant death Of Mr.. Dent
M1rphy and jesse Pratt. both well known cjti-
zcns of that place. They were il: town having
souie repairs made on u self propeliug steam
engine, and started home about noon. While
crossing the bridge known as MI.kimins about
two miles west Of town, a section of the flooring
gave way under the engine when they were near
the middle pier. They were struck by the falling
timbers Young Murphy's father wa just behind
the engine, and saw it 90 down with his son and
young Pratt. He stood by till he the fire In
the engine eStinguishcd and, seeing neither his
son nor Pratt, rushed to town frantic with grief
and crying for help. When he got to town he
walked round and round in a circle leading his
horse, and it was sometime before he could
collect himself and tell what the matter was.
Pratt $ body was found about two hours after the
accident and his neck was broken. Murphy has
not yet been found. Young Pratt had been mar
ried the night before, and Murphy leaves wife
and family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

GENERAL MALONE, through his organ,
still continues to denounce the white peo-
pie of the South because they elect to office
honest and reputable men instead of scala
wags who are "apostates for the price of
their apostacy." But every body, except
the Generals few remaining white follow.
ers and his colored cohorts, has long since
ceased to regard or to place any reliance
upon any thing he says, either directly, or
Indirectly, through the organ referred to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

IT Is observed that some democratic
newspapers have already begun to apollo
giz, for the anticipated policy of the next
administration-the removal of republicans
from Office and the appointment of demo.
erats in their stead. Why this should be
20 passes the comprehension of ordinary
people, as the same reason for retaining
any other republicans in Office would apply
to a republican cabinet officer and yet no
body inagines that any member of Presi
dent Arttur's cabinet will be retained, nor
can it be conceived why c should be other
wise. Democratic policy can not be exc
cuted properly by republicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13
Murdered bya Negro.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec ia dispatch
to the Journal from Baxter Springs, Ks,
says: Frank Convey, young farmer, was
shot dead yesterday afternoon by Morgan
Henry, a negro, who was bunting on Co.
vey's farm, and whom he had ordered off
the premises. A posse of armed citizens
are securing the country in search of the
murderer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

OK TUESDAY next President Arthur will
pull the electric wire that will start the
machinery of the New Orleans Exposition
Mr.. Arthur has been pulling wires for many
years, tut the one referred to is the best be
ever pulled in all his life, and will have bet
most others;
Resigned to ignorance all his better days,
knowledge just ripens when the man decays.
One ray of light the closing eye receives,
And wisdom only takes what folly leaves"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13
Toasting the Patients.

Alphonse Karr recently psralyzcd some
physicians in Paris at dinner, by Offering
a toast to the health of their patients. Some
people think doctors do not like their pa
tients to get well. There are many doctors
in this country who not only want their
patients to get well, but give them Browns
Iron Bitters. DR.. G. n. Robertson, Elm
Grove, n. c., says, Il prescribe Brown S
Iron Bitters and find it all it is recommend
ed to be-" Cures malaria and all nervous
and dyspeptic troubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

The PHILADELPHIA Record saws. "The
public generally will, in the long run, thank
the South for its secession from Northern
prices for iron, for in the long run both coal
and iron will be forced down by the compe-
tition." Yes, and should the tariff on coal
aud iron be reduced still further, the price
of both these articles, and consequently Of
all the other necessaries of life, will cheap
ened, and the South become the great man
ufacturing section of the country.
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LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Virginia, postoffice Dec. IL.
Persons calling for letters will say they adver.
tised and give the dato of the list.
If not called for within thirty days they will be
sent to the deadlctter office. in Washington.
Alexander, Mrs Agnes Jackson, Belle
Berry, s Johnston, Miss " i2)
Ballard. W Lynn, Thomas
Bryant, Miss Nellie Lee Jennie
Brown Mary Lee, Master john
Burdett, Miss Laura Morse E K
Beach & Beach, Merrck, RT
Burley. Miss Bottle Randall, Niss Emily
Cole, Mrs Caroline Strange, Mrs Fannie
earns. John Thompson. Mrs NJ
Dishuau, Miss Mamie Turner, Horace
Daley, Miss Annie Tylor, Mrs Clara
DcBaugh. Miss Alice Turner. Eugene
Gaines, Mrs S A Washington, Mrs Lucinda
Halanber, P MS
1t D. A. WINDSOR, Postmaster.
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Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. lS.-The depot
Of the Philadelphia Traction Company,
two-story brick building at Forty first stree,
and Haverford road, was burned this morn
ing. The loss is estimated at $50, 900 The
building was used for the storage Of cars,
and large number of them were burned.
were scorched
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13
Burned to Death.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Dec. ia barn on
Samuel Aldrick's farm, near Christiana,
was burned last night, and colorsd hand
William Garrison, persisted in the flames.
1t is presumed Garrison went there to smoke
and fell asleep, when spark from his pipe
started the fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13
From Egypt.

CAIRO, Dec. l3.-The Nile expedition Is
advancing with much rapidity. Thanks to
a favorable wind, the forces will arrive NJ
Ambukol sooner than was anticipated. It
is reported that the Mahdi's tent is con
stantly surrounded by a triple line of guards.
He is harassed with fears Of being poisoned,
and his favorite wife or daughter prepares
his food for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

Court OF APPEALS YESTERDAY. White
against Commonwealth. Petition for rehearing
denied
Dismal Swamp Canal Company against Lamb,
Mayor of Norfolk and Shumste against Spill
denied.
Moncure and al. against Pugh Petition for
write Of quo warrauto denied.
Gill, &C., against Barbour. Argued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13
Fire in Norfolk.

NORFOLK, Va, December 1.-THE stores
of Bernard Kahn & Co., hats and gentle
mems furnishing goods, and f. Ball, dry
goods, were destroyed by fire this morning
The loss is estimated at $3S 900; insured
The origin Of the fire is unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

In cases Of dyspep.
sia, debility, rheum
tism, fever and ague,
liver complaint, in.
activity of the kidneys
aud bladder, constipa-
ton aud other organic
malad:es, Hostetter's
Bit.ers is a
tried remedy, to which
the medical brother
hood have lent their
professional sanction,
and which as a tonic,
Alternative and house
hold specific for dis
orders Of the stomach,
liver and bowels has
an unbounded poru-
80, - ry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

CONGRESSMAN EUsTACE GIBSON, who has
just returned from visit to Albany, says,
"a every other democrat who has gone
there dos he is convinced that the Presi-
dent-elect will not only make good Presi.
dent, but good democratic President. IF
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Sentenced COMMITTED

LONDON, Dec. 13.-The sentence Of Capt.
Dudley and mate Stephens, the Mignoneite
cannibaIs, has been committed from hang
ing to six months Imprisonment without la
lor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

Do not be deceived; ask for and take
only B. H. Douglass & Sons Capsicum
Cough Drops for Coughs, Colds and Sore
Threats. d. S. and Trade Mark on every
lrnn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. December 13-Flour
is quiet and easy with light transactions. Wheat
is steady and without material change since our
last general report; offerings continue small and
mainly of from fair to good grades but little
prime being among the receipts Fultz rs to 70 ;
mixed 7SaSO and longberry SOasG Corn firm, ;
1900 bushels brought ~. No yellow Corn, Rye
or Oats were offered. Produce is strong, but not
quotably higher.
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Bank Statement.

New YORK, Dec. 13.-The weekly statement
Of the Associated Banks issued from the Clearing
House to-day shows the following changes:
Loans increase, $21S1, 100
Specie decrease, $4,000
Legal tenders increase, $4,000
Deposits increase, 1888, 300
Circulation increase, 80, 400
Reserve decrease, 44,95O
The banks now hold Sac, 252 500 in excess of
the legal requirements.
BALTIMORE Dec. 13.-Va. SIS defd -; consoli-
dated 80; do I'd series =; past due coupons "a !;
new 10 4Os 321a: new IS So bid to-
day. Cotton quiet: middling 10's. Flour
steady. Wheat-SoutherE steady; Western easier,
closing dull; Southern red s2as5; do amber Goa
81; No l Ma, yland S5 asked; No 2 Western
winter red spot 791.a795s; December 781aa7ea4 :;
January 79ha79s. February S0Tsa91 March
s2ae3; May s6a874. Corn-Southern lower
and steady at the decline Western easier closing
dull; Southern white 49, do yellow 4Sa49: West
ern mixed spot 4S4a48l2; December 477aa
4S; Jarua,y 456aa46 February 451aa45as ::
steamer 46a47. Oats steady and scarce South
ern 3Oa33; Western white 31a33; do mixed
3Oa31; Pennsylvania 3Oa33. Rye quiet at 62a
65 Coffee lower and dull; Rio cargoes ordinary
to fair Sias91a. Whiskey steady at 81 1sa1 10.
Other articles unchanged.
NEW YORK, Dec. 13-Stocks higher and frmer.
Money 1a2. Cotton dull and easier uplands i w;
Orleans liz. Flour dull and heavy. Wheat
lower and heavy. Corn lower and dull.
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The resolution was adopted-Yeas 164 nays 60.

The House at its evening session passed ten
pension bills. including one granting thirty dol.
lars month to Emma De Long and adjourned
until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13

December 18th, HERBERT CARLISLE. infant
son of Thos. F. aud ". T. Burroughs. ~ Funeral
to morrow Sunday afternoon, at ) o'clock, from
the residences of lis parents, corner Of Franklin
aud Patrick streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-13
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, Dec. 13.-11 a. m.-Stocks opened
fractionally lower for most of the active shares
and then advanced 4s to 8 per cent. Before
1890 a IN. Quincy broke l y per cent to 1885,
and the other shares fell off ls to per cont. At
II o clock there was rally of 1s to y per cent.
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that be so it will be all that will be required,
and President Cleveland will receive the
praise due to a wise and faithful public ser
want
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lsrity. For sale by Druggists and Dealers, to
whom apply for Hostetter's Almanac for 1856.
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The following letter has been addressed
by Mr.. John Bright to Mr.. Adam Wilde, of
the Hackney Liberal Association
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DIED.

D. A. WINDSOR, Postmaster.