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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25
TRUE EVEN UNTO DEArH.-That was touc

TRUE EVEN UNTO DEATH.-That was touch
ing stcry told by Mr.. Gladstone when announcing
the death Of Princess Alice in Parliament. She
had been cautioned by the physician not to inhale
the breath of her little boy, who was i'll with
diphtheria. The little fellow was tossing in his
bed in the delrium of fever. The Princess stood
by the side of her child and laid her hand on his
brow and began to carcss him. The touch cooled
the fevered brain and brought the wandering
soul back from its wild delirium to nestle for q
moment in the lap Of mothers love. Then
throwing his arms aronnd her neck he whispered
Mama, kiss me-" The instinct of mothers
love wss stronger than science and she pressed
her lips TO those of her child. And yet there is
not woman in all lie world but would say she
would not have had mothers heart if she had
not kiss her BARN. And so it will be to the end
of time. The mother will kiss her child, the wife
her husband and the lover his su eethesrt,
though death in thousand forms lay concealed
beneath the vermilion cooring of the pouting
lips.--st. Paul Globe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25
@Sls355 49,
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Double Tragedy.

CEREDo, w. Va, April Pa double
tragedy occurred about nine miles from this
place Oh the Ohio side, Thursday night,
the result of lovers quarrel. Early in the
evening Thomas Wilson called on Miss Min
ME Jacobs, his sweetheart. Shortly after
ward another sutton for Miss Jacobs hand
arrived at the house. Wilson became jeal-
Gus and said something to the girl which she
resented quarrel ensued, in which. Hefner
the second sutton, took part. Finally Will
sou drew revolver and fired quickly at
Hefner, but the ball struck Miss Jacobs, who
was standing near him. A second shot
struck Hefner in the breast Both the
wounded people lived an hour after the
shooting Wilson fed and has not yet been
srreStp1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25
ALEXANDRIA,, VA
SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL %.

If SO rank, ultra and proscriptive re-
nubl,cau newspaper as the E0sning 1ele-
ocaph of Philadelphia represent the present
feeling of republicans towards General Ma
hone the General will not have much re-
,,h,;con aunnort in his next campaign IN
Virginia. for that paper says:
"Mahone cannot be elected Governor
without the CO operation, more or less acsive'
of tbs republican party, and it cannot afford
tn ignore common honesty aud to trampie
npan the Supreme Court, especially when
eight of the nine members are OF MS owl
noltical faith The sooner the end OF MA
honeism comes the better it will be lot the
republican party and for the country.
The prevailing opinion is, debtor no oeo''
payment or reputation, candidate for GOV,
ernor or not, that General Mauone is dead
cock in the pit"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25
General Grants Condition.

NEW YORK, April 25.-General Grant
did not get settled for the night till about
l o'clock this morning. He received five
minma of morphine, and after o'clock he
slept at intervals. The sore at the base OF
the tongue appeared angry last night, and
restlessaess may have been the result. Be-
tween and o'clock this morning the
patient slept most of the time, and when
he aroused and his throat was examined
there were more favorable indications than
Yesterday,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Postmaster General Villas yesterday ap-
pointed sixty four! h-class postmasters.
1t is reported that FL Mahd's men have
defeated the Italian forces near Massowah.
Mrs Phoebe Vanderbilt. sister of tho late
Commodore Vanderbilt, died 10 New York
Thursday, aged rs years.
Ri. Hon. John Naish, the attorney gen
eral for Ireland, has been designated for the
Office of Lord Chancellor Of ireland, vice
Baron O'Hogan, who died short time ago.
The capital of West Virginia will remain
u. Wheeling until the close of business 90
May l. and the next morning, nnder the
law, the permanent seut OF government will
be in Charleston.
The census Of 1880 gave Texas popula-
ton of ,597 ,618. Gov. Ireland, of that State
now places it at 2 100000. If correct, this
would indicate an increase of about Is per
cent. in four years.
The Secretary of the Treasury has given
orders for the immediate repairs of the rev
| nue. steamer Manhattan, now at Baltimore,
| with view to utilize it as quarantine boat
at the Cape Charles station.
The Legislature of Pennsylvania has
passed bill increasing the fees Of Philadel
phia pilots, with an amendment that pilots
can charge coast-wise vessels only for ser
vices actually rendered by request.
1t is reported that Attorney General Gar
land has reversed his decision empowering
the Commissioner of Agriculture to pur
chase and slaughter cattle afflicted with
pleuro-pneumonia or other contagious dis
eases.
An association at Germantown, Pa, has
purchased $4,000 acres of land in Florida,
and colony will be established shortly,
several of the members of the association
having already taken up their abode on the
new purchase.
In New York yesterday John L. Everett,
nephew of ex-Gov. and ex-senator Edward
Everett, of Massachusetts,, was committed
to prison for three months for beating his
wife, pawniDg her clothes and habltual
drunkenness.
A conference of the health officers of Bal
limore, Philadelphia, New York and other
seaboard cities was held at New York, yes
ierday, to discuss quarantine matters and
uniform regulations I'D prevent the intro
ductiou of cholera
The Charleston S. G. Nems and Courier OF
Tuesday says: THE movement Of the straw
berry crop to the Northern markets com
menced on Saturday, and thus far about
two thousand quarts have been shipped.
Crop is in splendid condition, and the yield
promises to be large.
A Citizens Committee of seventy six has
been permanently organized 10 Pittsburg,
Pa, having for its Object the maintenance
of the purity Of the ballot box, the nomina
ticn Of good candidates, the punishment OF
| fraud and corruption, the prevention Of OBJ
jcctionab!e Legislation, and the promotion of
civil service reform.
The findings and sentence of the court
martial in the case of First Lieut.. James S.
Jouett, Tenth cavalry, who was charged
with Irregularities in the accounts of the
post at San Antonio, have been approved
by the President. The sentence was dis
missal. Lieut.. Juuett is son of Rear Adj
miral Jouett, who commands the North AT
lantic station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25

THE DISTRICT JUDGEsHIP.-The Wash
ington Republican in commenting upon the
appointment of Judge Wylie's successor,
saws if for any reason the President decides
to 90 out of the District, his best course will
be to cross the Potomac river and he will
find in the person of Judge Keith gentle
man of high character and ability, IN the
prime of life, in the full vigor of health and
thoroughly familiar with the laws in force
in the District Of Columbia.
A Washington special says that Judge
Wylie yesterday transmitted his formal lie
tirement from the Supreme Bench of the
District of Columbia. 1t is said by those
who are believed to be we'll informed that
the President will appoint to the vacancy
Judge VIM. NJ Merrick. The President has
received letters from distinguished demo-
Gratis in various sections OF the country
earnestly recommending the replacement OF
Judge Merrick on the bench from which he
was so arbitrarily removed. 1t Is said that
when appointed Judge Dlerrick will serve
in place of Judge Wylie until the retire
ment of Chief Judge CARTER, when he will
be promoted to fill that vacancy, and Mr..
James G. Payne will he appointed TO ill
the vacancy caused by his promotion
Judge Cartier i'll reply to au inquiry said
his retirement depended very much upon
the condition of his health that be should
hold the present term of the court, and then
90 on his summer vacation. When he re
turned in October he would take such ac-
ton as his health demanded, with due con
sderation for his official duties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25

A REPUBLICAN meu per OF Congress from
Maine, in talking about the refusal OF the
internal revenue COLLECTOR Of this district to
resign when requested to do so, said: "He
ought to know that there is DULY one thing
for him TO do uudcr tie circumstances, and
that is to resign. Il he doesn't they'll kick
him out, and that is what they ought to do
100" When even repnhls'nns talk this way
il il not wonderful that some democrats
complain of the retention OF federal officers
who have been guilty Of Offensive partl
sauship.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25

seant Commandery, No. s, Knights TEN.
plar, gave complimentary reception to sx.
Senator Robert e. Withers, of Virginia, most
eminent grand master of the United States
and the Right Eminent Grand Commander
of Virginia, Sir +. A. Reed, last night at the
Masonic Temple, Baltimore they were en
terlaiued at dinner, at which there were
twenty guests. At THE reception the Right
Eminent Sir F. a. Reed. was escorted by
the Maryland Drill Corps. The Most Emf
nent Grand Master Sir Robert Z. Withers
was escorted by the Grand Comuaudcry OF
Maryland, following which was the general
reception to the most eminent grand master.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25
Eczema I!

Eczema is one Of the ugliest and most
troublesome of all blood diseases 1t pro-
ceeds from humors in the blood which are
sometimes very difficult TO eradicate. For
fvew weary years Mr.. J. D. Rodefer, of Green
dale, Va, suffered terribly from this disease.
He writes Finding no relief in the many
medicines till I used Browns Iron Bitters,
/ purchased three hotties from the use of
which have obtained almost entire relief.
l recommended it to every one in my neigh.
borhood for any disorder of the blood and
as general tonic"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25

GOVERNOR CAMERON. VINO formerly az
tributed all the evils of Virginia to the ma
lion influence" of General Malone, ano
then had revelation which made him be-
Geye that the Generals toe nails were
worth more than all the boasted honor ano
chivalry of Virginia" has Topped again; an'
now, outraged at the autocracy OF MS 'a'e
boss's boss-ship, asks the assistance OF the
other disatfected members of the Generals
followers in an effort to make the next con
ysntion of their rarity free convention, tc
be chosen, not by one man, but by the vo'
tiers; and to act, not by the direction OF one
man, but in accordance with the freely and
fairly expressed wishes of a majority OF lie
members
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25
Situation UNCHANGED.

LONDON, April 25.-In the Afghan situa
ton there is no change of Importance. The
Times, referring to the enforcing of the Der,
lin treaty, says Turkey knows that no
power would respect the treaty longer than
was convenient. The shock of conflict be.
tween England and Russia would be GER
tain to liberate enormous forces in other
quarters, the operations of which cannot be
confined to the limits laid down at Skier
pieyice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25

REPUBLICANS NOT FINDING Fault
Representative Milliken trep.l, of Maine,
speaking of the administration, says: "Oui
people are very we'll Satisfied The repub.
leans are not finding any fault. They are
willing to hold on to the Offices" The sub
ect Of the Virginia revenue collector who
refused to resign when called upon to do 50
came up, and MIR. Milliken said: HE ought
to know that there is only one thing for him
to do under the circumstances, and that is
to resign. If he doesn't they'll kick him out,
and that is what they ought to do, too"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25
FROM WASHINGTON,
Especial Correspondence Of the Alexandra. Gazette.

lspecial Correspondence OF the AlexandIi. aaxe,te
WASHINGTON. ID. g.. April 25, 1855.
A true blue Jacksonian democrat from
the North, man of national reputation, in
a short talk with the GAZErTEs cores
pondent to-day about affairs in Virginia,
said it was not for him to tell the people OF
: the State what they ought TO do, and that
TO give unasked advice was thankless job
at BEST but that if he lived in the State and
had any influence in lis councils he would
favor the acceptance of the terms proposed
by Mr.. Royal He said debt Of thirty
millions with interest at four per cent.
should be bagalelle to so large, populous
and prosperous State as Virginia, and that
she acceptance Of the terms referred to by
compromising the debt to the satisfaction of
The creditors would not only settle it etfsc
tually, but restore to the State her forfeited
!, credit, and thereby do more to Undue i'm
migration and capital into the State than
could be done by any other means. There
is no way of settling debt, he SAID, except
by paying it, aud that even if tho settle
ment of the Virginia debt might be little
onereus now, though he could not see how
that could be if her financial affairs were
conducted honestly and efficiently, it would
be better in the end, not only for the State
as whole, but for the individual men who
advised such a course.
Mr.. ]. Q. Chenoweth, of Texas, who was
appointed first auditor of the Treasury to-.
day, is the law partner Of Senator Msxey OF
his State, and was, during the civil war, q
member, of General John Morgan's famous
command.
Collector Craig of the Alexandria internal
revenue district still holds the fort, but it is
understood that the stump puller will soon
be applied to him, and, as is we'll known, no
human power can withstand that. In Mr..
Craig's case the evidence of offensive parti-
ssnism, of which he is charged, with be given
not only by democrats, but by republicans,
and even by those who have heretofore act
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25

ed with the Mahoneites. Mr.. Craig, in
letter to Commissioner of Revenue Miller,
saws that he is republican and expects to
remain one, aud that whenever republican
Office holders are removed for partisan rea-
sons he desires his name to be among the
list.
Secretary Whitney has appointed samual
Arcbbold, of Westover, Md, as the civilian
member of the advisory board, vice Mlers
Coryell, resigned. d.
Chief Clerk Joseph Mcdonald, of the Blu,
rsau of Military Justice, has been dismissed
hv Secretary EudicotJ, for cause, and the
former chief clerk, Thomas Duke, who was
removed by Judge Advocate General Swain,
has been reins,ated
The dissatisfaction with the slow pace at
which changes in the federal offices are
| taking place seems to be disappearing under
the strengthening impression that the delay
an far has been unavoidable and that in due
course of time, and not by death or resigna'
tion either, all the offensive partisans among
tbe present republican oficeholders will be
removed and their places he given to good
and true democrats.
Major Kelley, recently appointed U. ;
Minister to Rome, is in the city to-day, and
had an interview with the Secretary Oh
State this morning. There is rumor u
the effect that he will he sent to st. Peters
burg instead of to Rome, but up to noon TO-
day it had not been verified.
Ex.Cougressman Dezeudorf, republican,
of Virginia, when asked by the GAZErTE's
correspondent to-day what his ideas were
respecting the debt question in his state
revived by the recent decision of the U; ;
Supreme Court, said that his ideas on tina
subject had always been that the State coulc
not break the contract with her creditors
without the latter's consent, and thai
a convention would he as powerles'
to repudiate the debt as the Legisla
ture. He says the best thing the State
can do will be for her Legislature Il
create commission to treat with her cred
itors and obtain from hem the best pos
BILE terms for settlement acceptable tt
themselves and honorable to the State. d.
SAWS the creditors when informed OF tb
true condition of the States finances VII
consult their own interest by making th'
terms of settlement lenient, aud that as WIS
men they will be disposed to do so.
The President to day granted respite Tor tw
weeks to the negro John Langston, who murdered
Police Officer Fowler and who has been sentence
to be hanged May 1st. The respite was granted
in order to allow an inquiry into Langston's men
| tal condition
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRrp. 10, cha.
dren teething, is the prescription of ole OF the
best female nurses and physicians in tho United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never-failing success by millions of nothcrs or
their children. During the process OF tccrMlr.
its value is incalculable. 1t relieves the rhf.
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhu.a lr!,.ing
in the bowels, and wind collie. By giviur ur,ta
to the child it rests the mother Prize - cents.
bottle mv6- lyrN WgS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25
CONFEDERATE VETERANs.-There was

meeting on last Saturday evening at Front
Royal to organize camp of Confederate
veterans, and about seventy members were
enrolled. The organization was named
Camp R. H. simpson," with the following
officers: Commander, S. J. Simpson Lieu
tenant Commanders, s. S. Turner, James
Grubhs and John G. Brown Adjutant, NJ.
NJ. Baily. The gallant soldier whose hon.
ored name this camp bears was Major of
the Seventeenth Regiment of Virginia in
fan.ry in command Of Colonel afterwards
GeneraD NJ. D. Corse ('the bravest of the
bravery, and on the 10Th of May, 1864, in
the battle of Drury's Bluff, was SO severely
wounded as to necessitate the amputation
of leg, from the effects of which he died
in the city of Richmond June 9, 1864, in his
18th year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25

Mr.. JOHN WISE denies the correctness OF
his late reported interview in Northern
newspaper, but Says he does not kno"
whether he will he the republican candidate
for Governor, but hopes not, as he wishes
to be le, alone and be allowed 10 resume
his Law practice" This shows that great
change has come over the spirit OF Mr.
Wise's drea MS in short time, for 1t has not
been long since he said he chad earned, was
entitled to, and would have the republican
candidacy for GoverEor'-that is if what
another prominent Virginia republican says
he true
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, April 25.-The stock mark ,a.
tinues very dull and the fluctuations unimpart,u,
Opening prices this morning were in many c.,c7
q shade lower than the closing quotations las,
evening from which there wa, II slight rally.
but the changes were for only small fraction, III
prices of all the active stocks. The msrkr, J..
II ow dull and weak
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25

A CURIOUS sample Of the t""dern Central
American revoIntiuni't was afforded at
Panama yesterday evening ny The iusurgept
General Aizpuru, who, when arrested by
the American troops there, tainted several
times, fell in the street. and acted Historically
when taken to the Consulate. What sort
of people must they be who allow such a
man TO lead them into rebellion?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25

HAVING ATTENDED TO the Mare Island
navy yard, Secretary Whitney should now
look to the navy yard at Norfolk, and, hav-
ing turned the rascals out" there, should
next set himself TO The work Of reforming
the yard at Washington, for at every cleo
ton in Maryland and Virginia that yard has,
in recent years, sent out its scores of repub.
Ecan workers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25

Mrs Langtry's first appearance in public
was az reader; she read Curing a Cold"
by Mark Twain. In recent interview she
said that she does not approve of his way,
but for herself uses DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
a sure cure every time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25

A doctor in Nashville gave the following
prescription for sick lady, suffering with
neuralgia "a new bonnet, IL csshmere
shawl, pair of gater boots, and n bottle OF
Salvation Oil" The lady recovered mme-
diately, and earnestly ecommruds the Sal
Walton Oh to every one. 1t is sold at all
drug stores for 25 cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25

COURT OF APPEALS DETERMINATIONS
momweath vs. Richmond and Petersburg Rail
road Company. Argued and submitted.
Ruid VS. Richmond and Danviie Railroad Com
pany Argued and continued until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25
Burning of q County Seat.

LYNcHBURG, Va, April 25.-News has
Just reached here of the burning of Grundy,
the county seat OF Buchanan county, on the
extreme western limit of this State. The
court house with the county records and
nearly the entire village were destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25

"Our Little Ones and The Nursery" one
of the brightest and best child's magazines
published, has been received from the Rus.
sell Publishing Co., Boston. The engrav-
Ing of the May number are beautiful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-25
Bank Statement.

NEW YORK April 25.-The weekly stalrDnru!
of the Associated Banks issued from the Clearing
House to-day shows the following changes:
Loans decrease, S3,hl"6o0
Specie increase 2bGG tiW
Legal tenders increase, 2n2 IL"
Deposits decrease, l, l2OhD
Circulation decrease 5000
Reserve increase, 2.I4S. 40
The banks now bold $j3 142425 in excess OF
the % per cent. rule.
ALEXANDRIA MARKET. April 25.-Thc mar
kets during the past week have been Irregular,
being alternately strong and weak, controlled by
quotations of consos and the coloring of the Wal
news Flour continues firm at the recent nd.
vance, holders and millers believing that owu,,
to the scarcity of prime Wheat prices will be SUI.
tanned, war war; Offerings ofgrain charge
this morning were small. Wheat closes firm.
Corn, Rye and Oats are strong and activr hut
there is no material change in prices since our
last general report. Produce is easy with a tend.
epcy to lower figures all along tho line ND +
more liberal receipts aud favorable weather.
BALTIMORE April 25-Va. Gs consolidated
1879 past due coupons 81 "a do 10 40s 355s 4; new
3s 90 bid to-day. Cotton dull; middIng iO2,
Flour firm with hardening tendency. Wheat
Southern quiet and firm; Western higher and
firm, closing quiet; Southern red 1O4alU6 'io
amber 109s11O; No ! Maryland 10Ga,alo7"-
No 2 Western winter red spot 99a93il My
9asa99's June 1O1%4s1Ol7s: July lo3l4a
1885. Corn-Southern easier and quc'; West
ern higher, closing dull Southern white 5Nt3S
do yellow 54a56; Western mixed spot JIa.11
fresh; May 80 bid; June 55aI bid steamer -
asked. Oats steady and quiet; Southern ijsi-
Western white 4Ga4S; do mixed 44lI5 Penn
sylvsnia 45a4S. Rye quiet 72a75. Whi,kcy
steady at 81 goal 21. Other articles unchanged
NEW YORK, April 25.-Ssocks dull and steady.
Money easy at /. Cotton quiet; npiaud, 10
1916; Orleans II 1-16; futures weak. Flour
quiet and unchanged. Wheat higher. Corn be-.
ter. Pork steady at $13. Lard firm at s. l1'2
CHICAGO April 25.-Wheat opened Sind"
higher than last night, gradually developed
strength and began to move up June Wheat
opened at 9O%a advanced to 9l55 and i, now
9llA June Corn 4Shs Pork l2i1c higher.
Lard SC higher.