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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
The New York euatorahip.

The fight at albany was somewhat curl
Gus. Evarts was dignifed throughout. He
neither went to Albany nor sent a represen.
tative. The work for him was done princi.
plly by the Union League Club Of New
York, whose membership of sixteen hun.
dred prosperous and solid New York city
republicans was uigh a unit In preferring
him over Morton. They delegated CON
uittee TO go To Albany, aud il was mainly
through their incii emeut that petitions in
his favor poured into the legislature from
all parts Of Tue State. Against this mighty
power nothing at all could be said against
The candidate. His record was such as to
gear him from suspicion Of seeking place
for pet, and the Legislators were forced into
us line by public opinion.
IL WAS MUrton's money that defeated
Morton, after nearly eleotin3 him. Moth
my exactly like his campaign has before
occurred in American politics. He made
no atteuIpt Ut bribery. The cash was
-penL prior tO'thc election of the legisla-
Gurs whose votes 1t was meant to secure.
The uaDsger was Tom Platt. To the re-
publican candidate for Assembly in Sigh.
y doubtful district appeared Platt as aG-
wiser and substantial friend, ready to bear
30 meau portion of The legitimate expenses
IF a vigorous canvass. 1t Is charged that
lis checks have contributed to the success
Of thirteen men. whose names are in posses-
sou OF the Union League Club folks. The
uozy understanding Of the beneficiaries was
mat the all cane from the Stale committee
Of which Piatt was member, and that
some consideration of party policy had die
tated II. TGey were astonished when, soon
,tter Morron's candidacy was announced,
Platt informed them that the money hid
.ome from Mortou's vault. He assured
hem that there had originally been no
to ask a return favor; that |
Norton, who was in London, had net
expected 10 run for the Senate until i'm
Dored per cable by fIirnds to do so /; but
has, uuder the circumstances, graft
udc ought TO be potent. Nothing else than
ne coslless manufacture of popularity for
ivarts ny the Union League men could
lave defeated these clever tactics on the
part of Platt.
An Incident Of the campaign was visit
o Henry Ward Beecher by warm adyo-
:aIe Of Evnris. The influence of Plymouth
Church "as counted on, il the form of
signed petition, because Of Evarts'
ssocaliou with them in the trial of eight
ears ago. Mr. Beecher excused himself en-
he ground that, in view Of bis work against
Blaine, bis name would do more harm than
nod bur he also declined 10 recommend
be pap*rs 10 Plymouth mem oers who had
ut forfeited their party's good will, and in
his he argued that, as a free trader, he
ould not support man who leaned to the
Their way. Tie belief is that there is some
ifterness left from Tie relations Of The two
5 counsel and client.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20

FITz JOHN PoRTER'5 APPEAL.-A resou-
ton was introduced in the House of Repre-.
sentatives yesterday by General slocum
calling upon the President to transmit to
Congress an appeal made to him on behalf
of Fitz John Porter, with an accompanying
paper. The appeal referred to was sent to
the President By Fitz John Porter about
two months ago, and is request by Porter
for reinstatement in the army, he (Porterl
claiming that the President can reinstate
him without further action by Congress.
The paper referred TO as accompanying this
appeal, aud which is called for by the reso-
luton, ia an elaborate review of the opinion
Of the Attorney General, upon which the
Presidents veto of the Porter reinstatement
bill of last session was based. in which the
view taken by the Attorney General is con-
troverted The resolution was referred TO
the Military Affairs Committee, and will
probably be reported back to the House ia.
vorably within a few days. Gen. Slocum
has prepared list OF forty cases occurring
within the past ten years in which the Tx
ar,,,iva has. upon the direction Of Congress,
rnhlr 'sL Officers in, the army, in four oil
made by President Arthur. This list Gen.
Slocum will present to the House when an
occasion offers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
The Iron Trade.

CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 20.-Ths iron trade
is already showing some Of the activity
promised, and locally 1t bids fair to be
strong aud healthy in very short time.
The Union Rolling Mil, which has been idle
nearly three months, will start at it's fu J
capacity February l, and employ between
300 aud 400 men. President Chisholm, OF
the Cleveland Rolling Mill Co., says thai
in addition to the FIVE mills already running
about half this full capacity, the balance
would start up in less than four weeks
This means work for 1900 men. The
United Brass Co., formerly the Joel Hayden
Works, and member of the big brass COM
bination, having its shops ia Loran, have
started up with plenty of work and will EN-
ploy 800 men. The works have been closed
for three months. Fl. C. Montgomery G. Co
brass founders, also contemplate doubling
their 90 men to night and day turns next
week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
IRREGULARITIES GRowING.-Mr. Craig

IRREGULARITIES GRowING.-Mr. Craig,
tho expert appointed to examine the books
and papers in the Auditors Office, ascertains
from the replies Ct clerks in response to the
interroga;ories aeut ont that the irregularl-
ties in the Auditors office are greater than
at FIRST supposed. IL many instances the
clerks hold receipts for the years 1880, 81 81
r'c1ru. III tue aCcuuuUs OF norarles public be
tnds that there Is a great shortage, rot
only from remote parts OF the State, but
notaries in the city of Richmond have not
been credited for money paid in for taxes
or on notarial seals. l. Is impossible TO tell
At this time what the shortage will aggre.
gate Richmond State Of yesterday.
A dispatch from Richmond last night
says: Since his arrest Mr. smith has been
allowed several times to 60 to the Auditors
Office and has brought to light papers cover
ing the value of about $50 900, aud 10. day a
valise was delivered up by bis wife cou'aiu-
lug other papers in The shape of remittauces
from clerks of various courts of the State,
covering about the same amount. These
papers Smith had taken to his home to
work up and arrange, and they bad there
remained, neglected. What this iooseness
in the management Of the Auditors Office
will amount to cannot as yet be positively
stated"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20

PETERsBURG's TOBACCO TRADE.-For
several weeks past there has been consld-
cradle agitation In the tobacco trade at
Petersburg, growing out of Threats made by
foreign buyers to discontinue buying In
that market unless there is a change in the
inspection laws. They claim that the to.
hacco they buy there does not compare
with the samples. Yesterday afternoon a
largely attended meeting Of the Board of
Trade was held, and resolutions were adopt.
ed that on and after the 10Th day of March,
1885, no tobacco in hogsheads or packages
shall be offered for sale by one memb of
the Tobacco Association to another unless
sampled by M Inspector, said inspector to
have no interest in the sale or purchase of
tobacco, nor in any warehouses Mr.. II.
Noltemus, a large foreign buyer of tobacco,
few days ago made public charges against
parties Of failure to pay reclamation claims.
The charges were discussed at the meeting,
and committee was appointed to investi-
gate them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
DEATH OF JUDGE W. H. GA1Nrs.-Judgt

DEATH OF JUDGE ". H. GAINrs.-Judge
William 81. Gaines, late Judge of The Couu-
ty Court of Fauqlier, died ia Warrenton on
Sunday night, in the 18th year of his age
His business judgment early marked his
career, and caused him to be looked upon
as one of the most valuable citizens of Eau.
quer. He leaves large estate to bis family.
1t Is said Of him that Gin early life, while IN
mercantile business be visited Baltimore on a
business trip and was robbed ut the old
Fountain Iun, where he was a guest, of
st 600 by man named Stith, who, unable
10 make his escape from the hotel threw
the money out of the window. The next
morning early most of it was recovered,
having lodged in the trees in front Of the
hotel. Stith was sent to the peuitentiary
for long term of years, and frequently dur.
Ing his incarceration sent threatening letters
TO Judge Gaines 10 induce him to intercede
Tor his pardon. Judge Gaines invariably
forwarded them to the prosecuting attorney
or Baltimore. The deceased was we'll and
avorably know In this city and held in high
epute on account of his many excellent
rats Of character
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20

WHICH WILL He Do9-The uame Of
Col. E. P. C. Lewis, of this city, has been
prominently mentioned in connection wth
the mission to Switzerland, and it is said
that his chances of appointment by Pres
dent Cleveland as minister from the largest
to the oldest republic are excellent. Such
a selection would certainly be creditable
and would give satisfaction to the party as
we'll as to the people of New Jersey. He
would discharge the duties of the position
with dignity and honor. But it is rumored
that some of Col. Lewis political friends
here and in other parts of the State have
been urging upon him the advisability Of
remaining at home with view Of entering
the race for United States Senator two
wears hence. Should he yield to these 30.
lictations he would be able to bring very
powerful influences to his support and in
way that would make the fight very hard
one for all the candidates. We should sup
pose, however, that a diplomatic position
would suit man of Col. Lewis position
and tastes better than the uncertainty of
political contest, which would be bitter and
Observation-Disclosures y. j., Adrertiser.
Col. Lewis is native of Clarke county,
in this State, aud has many acquaintance
throughout Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
NEWS OF TIE DAP.

The assessed valuation Of the real estate
in Florida aggregates $50, OH G55.
The Masons will take prominent part
in the dedicatory services Of the Washing
ton Monument.
The parties charged with completely in
tie naval frauds in Washington were con-
victed yesterday
It is again reported from Rome that Arch.
bishop Gibbons, of Baltimore, will be created
cardinal in May.
A general strike of oyster shuckers is I'M
pending in Annapolis and the packers con-
template closing up in consequence.
An effolt is being made to organize ie-
gion in Prince Georges county, Md, to par
ticipate in President Cleyeland's inaugura'
| ton.
Miss Pryor, young lady sixteen years
of age, drowned heraelf in Wicomico coun-
ty, Md, last Friday, from disappointment
III love.
The main building of machinery hall, OF
the New Orleans Exposition, Is completed.
Only few late exhibitors are now at work
finishing their displays.
MIR. VIM. II. Graham, OF the banking OF
firm Ct Alexander Brown & Sous, of Bait'-
more, died lass hight At his residence OF
Cathedral street in his 6lst year.
} Emperor William is confined to his bed
!. with a severe attack of the hernial trouble
which has afflicted him for many years. The
physicians are extremely uneasy about his
condition and symptoms.
The remains of Mrs. Virginia Clernm Poe,
the wife of Edgar Allan Poe, were taken to
Baltimore on Sunday, and were yester'
day inferred at Westminster Presbyterian
, churchyard, by the side Of those Of the poet.
; The statement, telegraphed from Rome,
! that the official records OF the Third Plen-
ary Council Of Baltimore had reached the
Vatican, aud that special com mission had
. been appointed to consider them, Is not true
;. William M. Evarts was nominated fo'
), United States Senator by the republican
t legislative caucus at Albany. The vot.
o TODD 81 for Evarts, Is for Morton and fol
[ D,uew. Senator Voorhees, has been nom'
9 mated by the democratic caucus OF the ln
o diana Legislature.
q Thomas D. Chipcbase, we'll known com
Z, mission merchant, Of the firm OF Chipcbas
. Brothers, Baltimore, died rather sudden.
0 yesterday of inaammatory rheumatism
u Mr.. Chipchaae was the son OF the rev
/ james Chipchase, the well known I. Z
}, clergyman, who was native of England.
e Philadelphia papers announce the deaf
; IN that city Saturday night of rrote, 50
: William Wagner, founder Of the Wagne
IS Free Institute aud confidential associate
10 Stephen Girard. He had atlataed IT
~ markabls sge, lacking only four years OF
- century, aud be retained his faculties a
most to the last. Death was caused by
g gradual wearing out of the vital Pow err
. Professor Wagner was we'll known h2ur
in Philadelphia life and of wide repute Dot
&c In this country and abroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20

The SEA-SERPENT.-Al large crowd gath
cred 90 the aoutherly side of Central bridge
yesterday morning on their way to church
and watched TIE movements of what look ed
very much like an immense ''sea serpent"
1t would cnrl and curve aud occasionally
dive, and appeared to be struggling hard to
stem the current. The wise ones Judged it
TO be twenty-five or thirty feet long and as
big as barre the sharp sighted could see
his eyes sparkling like diamonds. Those
who had read the papers called to mind
that the great sea.serpent" had been
recently seen Off the Atlantic coast, and it
was barely possible his suakesbip had con.
Guided to make trip inland aud paw his
respects to our new city government. 1t
appears some twine or yarn in floating
down the stream had caught on one of the
piers few feet under water, the curren,
being quite rapid. About thirty feet of it
was thrown TO the surface some distance
down the river. Particles of thin ice gather.
ed upon the Irvine aud made altogether
better "sea-serpent" than sea weed, because
It's movements were perfectly natural
Lomoll, Mass, Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20

AN AFRICAN ExPEDITIoN.-One of the
largest parties Of missionaries that has ever
left New York will sail on Thursday by the
steamship City of Montreal. The party
numbers forty men and women and ten or
fifteen children. Some of the adults are
ministers, others are physicians, and the
rest have various vocations. They come
from half dozen different States; several
from Vermont and Connecticut, others from
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, and one or two
families from California. The party has
been organized by Bishop VIM. Taylor, of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, and it is
known as VIM. Taylor's African expedition.
Bishop Taylor is the organizer of the self:
South American missions, by
which means large number of missionaries
have been established in South America.
% It's arrival In Liverpool this party will
take vessel for Losnda, 90 the west coast
of Africa. The voyage will take month if
the weather il favorable. At Loanda
another vessel will carry them several hun
dred miles further, after which will begin
a march Of 900 miles into the interior of
frca
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
Shipwreok.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. 20-Tne fol.
lowing additional particulars have been re-
oeived of the wreck of the British SD p
Dewa Gupgadhur, which went ashore Sun.
day morning in Shcal Water Bay. The
vessel had been beating about In fog near
Shoal Water Bar. Breakers were sighted
to leeward and an attempt was made to
wear ship and make for the open seq, but
this proved in vain and tie vessel struck.
She swung broadside on and the sea began
to break over her. All hands took to the
boats and reached the shore safely. Capt.
Battersby reached Astoria yesterday. He
thinks the heavy sea will drive the ship up
on the beach, where size will probably be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
The Nev York Ssnato.ship.

ALBANY, n. Y. January 2o.-The demo,
Gratis of both houses had caucus 81 ~
o'clock ,his u orning in the Assembly pariof
70 nominate candidate for Q. :. senator
Tho caucus was called to order by Senator
Plunkitt, when Francis Herman, Ea"ara
cooper, AbIam 8. Hewitt, Jos. Pulitzer anu
and Geo. Raiues were placed in nomination.
On the first ballot the vote stood: cooper 20,
Pulitzer 81, VIM. E. Smith 2, Hewitt o ano
Jacobs l. The nomination of DIR. Cooper
was subsequently, made unanimous ana Tue
caucus, after being twelve minutes IN ses'
sion, adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
2@SVSssEza
AccncIArL,n press DISPATCHES.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
COsGRESsIo SAL,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 20, 1855.
SENATE.


Among the memorials presented to-day
was one from the owners of the Congress
sional Globe building urging Congress 10
buy that building. 1t was referred t" the
Committee on Printing
Mr. CoIquitt presented the credentials Oh
Joseph E. Brown, reelected Senator from
Georgia for six years from 4th March neA'
They were referred to the Committee on
Privileges and Eectious.
Mr.. Sewell called up, and the eenale
passed the bill relative to the Inspector
Generals Department of the army
HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. Chace, Of Rhode ls'anu'
if WAS ordered that four o'clock tomorrow
DE assigned for the consideration OF 'he
Senator Anthony resolutions.
Mr.. Oates, of Alabama, from Tie eon-
mittee on Public Lands, reported Dill
prohibiting aliens and foreigners from ac'
curing title to and owning lands IN me
United States, which was placed on the
calendar.
The House, at 1926, went into Commit
tea of the Whole on the indian appropria
| ton bill,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Three colored men, named respectively
Geo. Rison, Nat. Buford and John Lewis,
have been arrested at Dsnville, charged
with passing counterfeit money.
Rev. George Spencer, colored Baptist
preacher from Norfolk. was arrested in Pc
tersburg Sunday night for housebreaking
Spencer has been travelling through the
country preaching and selling religious
books.
The clerks Office of King William county
was entirely consumed by fire Sunday morn.
ing and every public record lost. Tie
building was of brick and the cause Of
the fire is mystery. The records of near
ly two hundred years were In the building.
The body of we'll dressed young white
man was found near Lambert's Point. near
Norfolk yesterday morning, with bullet
holes through his right temple and left
breast. 1t is supposed be committed sui
eide, though foul play is also possible. The
deceased was probably printer. No pis
toll could be found. The body was buried
where discovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20

SIGNAL SERVICE BALLOON AscENs1oNs.-
The first of series five balloon ascensiops
in the interest Of the signal service of the
United States army was made in PbiIadel-
pha yesterday, by Prof s. A. King, the
well known aeronaut, from the grounds of
Girard College. Prof. King was accom-.
panied by an officer of the signal service,
who took all the necessary instruments for
conducting the meteorological observations.
The ascension was made at D. m, and a
telegram from Manahawkin, Ocean county,
n. j., announced the balloons landing there
at 7.05 last evening. The next ascension
will take place from Girard College, and the
Others probably from Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
TIE PRYOR REcEprIos-Tbe recentior

HE PRYOR REcEPTIoN.-The reception
given in New York Thursday afternoon by
General and Mrs Roger A. Pryor, to intro.
duce into society their two daughters, Lucy
and Fanny Pryor, was brilliant affair.
The house was trimmed with plants, Gala
lilies, palms, ferns and primroses. Mrs.
Pryor received with her daughters in the
back drawing room. She wore rich black
silk dress made with full train, point lace
ana diamond ornaments. Miss Fanny Pryor
appeared in dress of white silk, the front
of crystal fringe, diamond necklace and
pink roses. Miss Lucy Pryor wore white
lace shirred and draped over satin, with
pearl necklace and pearl white roses. Both
young ladies wore violets sent from NORTH
Carolina. Tea was served in the library.
The tea service was Of solid silver, present
ed TO Gen. Pryor by colleagues aud ascot
ates in Virginia. Many prominent people
were present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
The Franchise Bill.

LONDON, Jan. 2o.-Mr. John Bright haS
inst published letter, IN the form OF .
pam phlet, devoted to consideration OF 'no
effect likely to be produced by the extern
aim Of the franchise, which has been
brought about by the recent franchise DILL
The great liberal predicts that retorma-
tiou of the land laws will follow sucn az
will lead to a material Improvement IN the
present position of farm ia5orors. linen VIII
come revision of the game laws IN Inc
direction of accepting the principle that
the game belongs to the farmer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
The Observation-Disclosures GHT.-Fully 5000

THESULLIvAN RYAN FIGHT.-Fully 8, 0Oo
people greeted the two heavy weights as
they stepped upon the stage Of Madison
Square Garden, New York, last night. Ry-
aus tiue condition was commented on. Sui
livan WAS too tleshy. Sullivan led off with
his left, but Ryan lodged and tapped Suli-
van heavily on the jaw. The champion
grew redder and angrier, and Ryan, seeing
ms, fought closely to his opponent, evil
IDENTIFY with view to prevent Sullivan from
getting in the terrific blows for which he is
celebrated. Both men fought fercely at
close range, showering blows thick and fast
upon each other. The pugilists had not
been pitted against each other over min
ute when Inspector Thorne jumped over
the ropes, followed by Capt. Williams, and
the two, with uplifted clubs, separated the
antagonists. They were forced to their
corners reluctantly and Captain Williams
stripped their gloves off.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
THE u. S. House of Representatives re
"a A

The U. S. House of Representatives re
fused to take UP and consider the Blair ed
much as it creates necessity for future
taxation, but becau'e, if taken up, it could
have been amended SO as to provide that the
sent surplus in the Treasury. So amended it
would have been without serious objection,
and, if passed, would have been Of great
help, especially 10 the Southern States, the
white people of which have now to bear the
whole cost of the education Of the colored
children among them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-20
Railway Bond Case Decided.

CHICAGO, January 20.-The Inter. Oceans
Madison, Wis, special says; Judge BUM,
IN the q. S. Circuit Court yesterday, decided
line railway bond case of Metcalf VS.. the
City of Waterfowl, Wis, in favor OF Inc
defendant. The ruling effects s4OO,ooo
worth Of bonds. kilograms announce that
the citizens of WATERFOWL celebrated the
verdict with cannon.