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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
LETTER FROM AUGUSTA.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
FIsHERsvILLE Va Dec. %, 1SS5.-The much
looked for Christmas has come and gone and was
altogether very quiet affair. The holiday is not
what it used to be an tho stingency of the times
prevents many from enjoying the occasion as of
yore.
Much to tho surprise of good many democrats
here, Major Daniel was elected to the q. s. Senate
over the Hon. Mr.. Barbour. We think large
majority of Augusta democrats were for Barbour,
but as our legislators thought differently we bow
to the will of the majority. Major Daniel is o
great favorite with u.s. and few men could COM
mand a larger audience than he.
The recent whisperings in regard to the failure
of Mr. Sterling, Rockingham's treasurer, has re-
Gently assumed definite proportions, and it is now
currently stated that his shortage amounts to
fifty thousand dollars and will involve number
of prominent men in the county. It was great
surprise to ALL Mr. Stsrling's abilities as bust
ness man wore anquestioned, and he was proba-
Oily the most popalat >--an in the county and his
misfortune is greatly regretted byAll It has not
been long since RockinghamNs sheriff faIIeo for
$25 900, which involved number of gentlemen.
Our sister county has our sympathies in her re-
poated msfortunes.
T. ]. S. Coiner, who killed Montezuma Brown
last fall, and who is now confined in the Rich
mond city Jail will likely be indicted to-day by
special grand jury ordered by Judge Stout, and
his trial will probably come up in January.
Myers who assaulted A. H. Roller, some time
sincewil likely be tried at this term of the court
The wheat is looking well and promises fair
yield for another year. "SCEIPToR."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29

OPERATIONS IN EGYPT.-The decision
having been reached to reoccupy Dongola,
an attack, it is announced, will at an early
day be made on the rebel position at Kosh.
eh. The British military authorities are
unanimous as to the ezpediency of the ad
vance. Dongola is able to support an army,
and supplies basis for the present opera
tions of the rebels. It is considered wiser to
deprive them fit. and push them into the
desert beyound. where they will find food
and transport difficult to obtain. The Brit
ish force at present in Egypt is over 1900,
exclusive of Indians. On the Upper Nile
there are some 1000 British troops, besides
an Egyptian force of about the same num-
Der. Dongola affords, it is said, better
line of defense than the one at present &C.
cupied. A desert has to be crossed to reach
it, but with the help of the railroad and ves-
sells on the Nile the conveyance of stores
will not be difficult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
Cigar Makers Going to San Francisco.

OMAHA, Neb. Dec pa special train over
the Chicago and Northwestern road arrived
here from the east last night at 11:30 with
$50 cigar makers from New York and points
along the line bound for San Francisco.
The delegation, it is said, will to take the
place of Cinnamon in the Chinese quarter OF
San Francisco. S. Wolf, of San Francisco,
representing the Observation-Disclosures Makers
Union, is in charge of the party. Six hun
dred Knights of Labor and other local or
CARNATIONS received the visitors at the de-
pot with brass band Fifty cigar makers
from Omaha joined the party, which will
probably be swelled to FIVE hundred before
reaching Sen Francisco. The terms on
which the men go are to work for one year
at the wages prevailing on the coast, for
the purpose OF supplauting the Mongolians.
The movement is looked upon as great
victory for the International Union. There
are some fears of trouble from opposition
By Cinnamon as the factories are in the
very heart Of the Chinese settlement there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29

SANGuINARY FIGHT.-A bloody affair oc
Cured in the northern part of Accomac
county late Saturday afternoon. About ten
white men from Sykes Island were ct Mes.
senge Bridge drinking freely, when three got
into difficulty with a powerful colored man
named jeff Freeman, who drew bis revolver
and defed the crowd. George Parker Miles,
one of the white men, attempted toadvancs
upon Freeman, when the latter shot him
down. The ball entered at the mouth and
came out near the left ear. Freeman fled,
holly pursued by white men, until he reach
ed coored peoples church, about half
mile distant, where the colored people were
holding Christmas festivities. AS they
reached the church some person fired into
the pursuing party, severely wounding one
of them in the abdomen. The pursuers
rushed into the crowd and shot Freeman in
the forehead, dragged him out ard gave him
a severe beating. The other people ted
from the church. Freeman's wounds are
thought to be fatal. The two white men
will probably recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
@Sl@Gs5 - a &
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
A Sensational Trial.

CHATHAM, ILL.,, Dec. pa verdict was
given in a sensational school trial ct Au-
burn, Ills, last evening. Miss E. Christie
pher, daughter of J. NJ. Christopher, farmer,
hos been teaching what is known as the
Finley school, short distance east of Au-
burn. Attending this schoo! were the son
and daughter of James r. Lewis, relative
of the Chrstophers. A bitter feud had ez-
listed between the two families for some
time. This feeling was intensified few
days ago when Miss Christopher after vainly
trying to chasise Miss Lewis, about lSyears
of age, called on q young man, G pupil, TO
assist her, and administered severe beat
ing to her, The young lady's parents upon
hearing Of this treatment of their daughter,
were almost frantic with rage, and the
mother, it is claimed went to the school
room with a revolver, and would doubtless
have caused bloodshed but for the timely
interference of the pupils. The result was
the arrest OF the teacher and pupil who as
sisted in Furnishing Miss Lewis. The first
trial resulted in a disagreement Of the jury
| The second trial occurred at Auburn and
resulted in small fne being imposed on
Miss Christopher and her assistant in the
affair. Both sides were represented by able
counsel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
Freak of an Insane Mother.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2o.-At about o'clocl;
last evening Mrs. Emma Tickens, residing
on Camelia street, attempted to throw her
self and her two childen into well contain
ing four feet of water. One of the children
is girl, six years old, and the other boy,
aged years. The screams ofthe little ones
attracted the attention OF their father, Will
liam Tickens, who rushed 10 the we'll in
time to prevent the mother and little girl
from falling in. The little boy, how.
ever, slipped from his mothers grasp, and
dropped into the water, but his father Sc
cured ladder and rescued him. The wo.
man came out of an insane asylum only a
few weeks ago, and it was in fit of insan-
ity that she made the attempt at murder
and suicide last night. She will be sent
back to the asylum to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29

SCENE IN THE FRENCH NATIONAL As
sEMBLY.-In the French Assembly yester.
day just prior to and during the talioting
for President, the confusion was very great
and the President Of the Assembly was un
able to preserve order. The members oi
the Right became go turbulent that the Pres
ident threatened to suspend the sitting.
The members Of the Right then asked for
time to speak before the vote was taken,
and their request being refused, several ct
them tried to gain the tribune. A fight Gu
sued between member of the Left and one
of the Right. Several blows'were exchange
before the combatants could be separated
by their friends. During the progress of
voting for president OF the republic, NJ.
Cuneo de Ornano shouted that the National
Assembly, as at present constituted, was
body of usurpers. NJ. Paul de Cassagnac
cried out that the congress was illegal and
the presidential election farce, as four de-.
partments of France were not represented
at the meeting. NJ. Brisson was withdrawn
at the last moment. Had this not happen
ed the vote OF the Left would have been di-
vided between the two candidates, and the
Right would have voted for third, thus
causing q deadlock, as an absolute majority
of the joint assembly is required to elect.
AS stated yesterday the result of the ballot
was in majority of 1872 for NJ. Grevy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
Attempt to Blow up q Bridge.

Ell PAso, Tex, Dec. 20.-It became known
here yesterday that a bold attempt was
made on the night of tie 23d inst, to blow
up the bridge Of the Southern Pacific Rail
road across the Rio Grande river, several
miles above the city. Dynamite was placed
on the track and the bridge bolts were loos,
eued. A dozen or more men speaking Eng
lsh seized bridge tender Melvin about mid
night, bound and blindfolded him, and then
marched him to his cabin. 1t was the inten'
ton of the men to blow passenger train No
20 from the bridge as it was crossing ard
then TO plumber the dying passengers on the
rocks Ebelow. The train was, however, several
hours late, aud as daylight appeared the
rnbhers fed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
The Pope's Allocution.

LONDON, Dec. 29-The Chronicle this
morning has dispatch from Berlin, &C.
cordiug TO which it appears that the recent
allocution of Pope Leo XIII has not been
received with favor at the German capital.
The tone of the allocution, it is thought,
shows that the pretensions of the Vatican
have been encouraged by the Difference
which was shown to it in asking the Pope
to mediate between Spain and Germany in
the Carolines affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
Deputy Sheriff Killed.

PARIS, Tex, Dec. 20.-On Sunday after.
noon at settlement known as Stackleve
Prairie, twelve miles northeast of Paris,
Deputy Sheriff Clay Davis was killed by a
man named Garrett. It seems that Garrett
was disturbing Christmas entertainment
at church, and the Deputy Sheriff placed
him under arrest. Garrett, on the way to
the lock up, asked PERMISSION to visit his
home for moment. Davis allowed the
prisoner to enter room, through window
of which Garrett pointed Winchester rife
and shot Davis while his back was turned.
Garrett fled towards Arkansas. A posse is
in pursuit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
E1r. Gladstone's Birth Day.

HAwARDEN, Dec. 22.-To-day is the 18th
anniversary of the birth of the Right Hon
William E. Gladstone. During the morn
ing be was the recipient of 400 letters con
graduating him on having attained his 10th
year. Mr. Gladstone left his residence al
day break aud walked to the village church
where special services were held. Notwith-
standing that sleet aud 'snow We're falling
the walk did not seem to fatigue Mr.. Glad
stone, as he appeared quite hearty when le-
turning home after the services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
The Hendricks Monument Fund.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-President Cleve-
land has written letter to Hon. D. W.
Voorhees,, expressing his appreciation of the
movement now on foot to raise funds for
the erection of monument to the memory
of the late Vice President Hendricks, and
begging that he be allowed to contribute to
the same. Mr.. Voorhees, appropriately re-
sponded To The Presidents letter, thanking
him for his kind wishes and proposal to aid
in the work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
BODY FoUND.-A special dispatch from Rock

BODY FoUND.-A special dispatch from Rock
vile, Nd, states that Alexander Kilgour, young
lawyer, residing there, came up from Norbeck
yesterday with the news that the body of Havi-
land, who has been missing from Rockville
for several days was found about FIVE o'clock yes.
terday afternoon in an old well close by the col
ored settlement. near Thos. Beams store, about
three miles from Silver Spring. There was
large bruised place on the back of the mock, evil
IDENTIFY made with blunt instrument, and the
only blood that flowed appeared to have been
from the nose Of the dead man. Crest excite
ment prevails. and talk Of lynching is heard on
every side. Three negro men arc suspected, and
will be placed under arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29

The HYDRoPHoBIA scare now prevailing
in the North is utterly causeless. There is
dog disease called rabies, but it is the
rarest of all canine diseases, not one dog in
q million having it, and those in many
countries being utterly exempt from it.
1t Is also Known that people have died with
symptoms of hydrophobia who were bitten
by dogs that did not have rabies; which
proves that death, in these cases at least,
was the result of fright.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29

CONGRESSMAN BRADY, of Virginia, re-
publican, and General Mahone's right hand
man, says he doesn't see how the State Of
Virginia can refuse to accept the coupons OF
her bonds in payment of taxes, and MIR.
Yost, the editor of the principal republican
newspaper in the State, another one
of the Generals staunchest supporters, says
''It must be plain to every impartial mind
that, let the legislature seek to evade or
muddle the matter as it may, the coupons
will have TO be received for taxes, and the
sooner this is recognized the better"
Having failed to retain possession of the
Safe by means of reputation, it would not
be at all surprising if the Mahoneites or re-
publcans, as they now call themselves,
were to flop in mass, and attempt to gain
their ends by becoming pronounced debt
payers. The democrats, if they be wise,
will step in ahead of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
A Colored Man Killed.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 29.-This morning
about daylight James Cain, a desperate
character, shot and almost instantly killed
John Wright, a colorsd man. who accident.
ally ran against him on the street. Cain
had been drinking heavily for several days
He has figured in numerous cutting and
shooting ARRAYS for the past few years, but
heretofore the victims have recovered Cain
has been arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29

Science for December 25th has been received
from its publishers, In New York. It's contents
are: Railways in Burmah, Bad Times, Nimrod In
the. North, Geographical Notes, Astronomical
Notes, Meteorological Notes, Letters to the Ed.
tor, The Canadian Plains, Carbolie Acid as Dis.
infsctant, Nautilus and His Work, The Forms Of
Ships for War and for Peace, Medical Missionary
Works In China, and Doctors and their Work,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29

NOTWITHSTANDING the report of the in
quiry conducted by one Of the secretaries Of
Legation at London under Mr.. Lowell, ex-
U. s. Minister to England, to the effect that
there is nothing ito" any of the claims of
Americans to alleged estates liz England, it
is by no means improbable that many of toe
people who have for years Rugged the delu-
sion that they have such claims will con-
tinue to make yearly payments to swindlers
with the vain object of having those claims
kept alive and prosecuted. No wonder
swindliug thrives as it does when there are
SO many people who act as though they de-
sire to be sWindled
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
& Horrible Fate

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 29.-James Turner, a
nephew of United States Senator Brown,
was run over by freight engine in the
Western and Atlantic Railroad yards last
was trying to cross the track in front of the
engine. The night was dark. The engine
was moving backward, and there was no
headlight to warn him of his danger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
Drowned.

SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa, Dec. 90 Matthew
and Walter Evans, brothers, aged so and 20
years respectively. were drowned yesterday
while skating on West Okoboji lake, near
this town, the exceedingly warm weather
causing softening of the ice. One body was
recovered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29

THE FACT that the State Constitution pro
hibits taxation for the purpose of purchasing
school books for any children except those
unable to buy them by reason of poverty,
shows plainly that the people Of both polit-
ical parties in Virginia did not select their
best informed men as delegates to the last
State conventions, both of which declared
for free school books to all children attend
ing the public schools, regardless of the fact
that the parents and guardians of the vast
majority Of those children are not only able
but willing to give them the required books.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
Death Of BON. G. a. James.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. ga tele.
gram to the Times from Hot Springs. Ark,
says Hon. E. A. James died this morning
in that place, of sciatic rheumatism. He
was leading Tennessee politician, an cleo
Tor in 1880, a leader of the anti-debt scaling
movement in 1882 and an ex-State Senator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
BANh STATEMENTS.
DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF TIE
First National Bank,


or ALEXANDRIA, IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA.
At the close of business, December "a, 1850
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, S3l6,0i' ~
Ovcrdrafts, LOO W
U. S. bonds to secure circulation, 100000 90
Other stocks bonds and mortgages a3,2@l -
Due from approved reserve agents, S4,5n2 o5
" other National banks, $40 i3
State banks and bankers, 2,99- l.
Real estate, furniture and fixtures, 2O,OOO nv
Current expenses and taxes paid, is ~
Checks and other cash items, o,SSl -
RiIls Of other banks. 5000 %
cnoc;a 1920 %
Legal tcnder notes. 1860 90
Redemption fund with U. 9. Treasurer,
S mar cont Of circulation, 1900 90
s65O,775 Il
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in, 100000 no
SurnIus fund 10000 80
Undivided profits 21,"73 i
National bank notes outstanding, 9o,DOO "p
Individual deposits subject to check, 81, ga ~
Demand certificates Of deposit, h,3I' -
Duo to other National banks, 20 JOS -
State banks and bankers, 12,O'l d
SG5O,775 ~
State Of Virginia, city Of Alexandria
I, Charles r. Hooii, Cashier of the aboTcaf12d
bank, do solemny swear that the above statement
i, true to tho best of my knowledge and b',."i.
CIIAS. l.. IIOOFF, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before nr tG' 2oth
day of December, 1850.
Correct-attest:
JOS BRoDERs,
ELS. LEADBEATEE, Directors,
s. FERGUSON BEACH, derZJ-ll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29

THE LYNCHBURc ADVANCE has been en-.
larged, adorned with beautiful new dress,
aud is now one of the handsomest as well
as one of the best papers in the State. We
wish it continued success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
The Irish Question,
recovered

LONDON, Dec. 29.-Lord Randolph Churchill,
Secretary of State for India is in Ireland. 1t is
thought that his visit is for tho purpose of OBJ
tanning information bearing on the Irish question
to b, used at Cabinet council TO be held shortly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29

NOTHING could possibly be more errone-
Gus than the old saying that "a green
Christmas makes fat church yard" that is
solar as it relates to this country. Statistics
prove that the death rate is always much
lower in mild and short winters than in
those that are cold and long.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
DIED.

On Tuesday morning December 29th, 1885
MARY W. BUCKINGHAM, wife OF the late Isaa
Buckingham, in the S5th year of her age ~Hs
friends respectfully invited to attend he
funeral from her late residence, No. 125 Primo,
street, Thursday morning at II oclock.-[B,lti
more papers please copy.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29

HEAVY CANTON FLANNEL. PATENT
IL STAYED DRAWERS, only Soc, at
ncv17 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
T AIDES HEAVY MERINO AND ALL WOOL
~ Vests and Pants from 25 cents to SIPS at
noV12 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
TLOVES SPECIALLY SELECTED for Christ
VI mas Presents. Prices 25c to $3.50
dec19-6t G. NJ. ADAMS, So King street.
MALAGA GRAPES, nice punches. only 15c.
ul per h., at [nov24l McBURNEY'S.
GILK SPONGE TOWELS for sale at
y dec5 SUMMERS & ALIENS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29

THERE HAVE been few public men In
America who in so short a time have as eff.
fectualy eliminated themselves from the
list of possible Presidential nominees as
Secretary Bayard has done. He had a
large and influential following in the last
national democratic convention, but he has
availed himself so assiduously of every OPP
portunity that has been afforded him during
his secretaryship CT doing what he should
not do, and of not doing what he should
do, that it is doubtful if his name be ever
again mentioned in connection with the
Presidency. Even now there are but few SO
poor as to do him reverence. The latest rebuff
he has received comes from Gen. Stoneman,
the democratic Governor of California, who,
in response to the Secretary's suggestion
that it is preferable to prevent violence
than to repress it, says: Referring to your
suggestion as to the best method of preserv-
ing good order in this State, l may say that
we are capable of performing that duty
without gratuitous suggestions from any
quarter"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
ALEXANDRIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 20.

SENATOR SHERMAN is one of the leading
protectionists of the country. But to show
that he has no confidence in the ground
upon which he stands it is only necessary
to say that during the recent political cam
paign in his State he declined to discuss the
tariff question with q leading manufacturer
in his town, who knows that his business is
crippled by the existing protective duties,
and that since the election he has also de-
c,ined similar proposal, with the distln-
gushed Professor Sumner, of Yale, as his
opponent. The Senator, in carefully pre-
pared speech, can roll out platitudes by the
hour about what he terms the benefits con-
ferred upon American labor by the protec'
tive tariff, all the time knowing that what
he says is untrue, but he can't STAND Deiofe
an audience of farmers and explain to them
satisfactorily the especial advantages they
derive from tariff by which the Govern
ment cuts off one.third of the yard of cloth
in exchange for which yard they have sent
a bushel Of their wheat to England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29

or ALEXANDRIA, IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
At the close of business, December "A, 1850.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-29
No. 1716.1
D EPORT OF TIE CONDITION OF TIE
Citizens National Bank,

OF ALEXANDRIA, IN THE STATE OF VIRCINl,
At the close Of business, December 81, 1o75.