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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The United States Internal revenue col
iections from the Second district, from Jan
uary to December 81, 1884, amounted to
81 .549, COB so.
Four colored policemen were sworn in ia
preserve order at colored fair held in
Warrenton during the Christmas holidays.
They arrested and placed in Jail twelve
offenders seven of whom were fined, and
five remain in Jail awaiting the action Of
the grand jury, the charges against them
being drawing raz,rs and other weapons.
Near Bethel Academy, in Fauquier, OF
Monday, horse attached to buggy in
which Mr.. Sampson p. Bayly, jr., late
United States consul at Palermo, and his
brother H. Clay Bayy were riding, became
frightened ny one Of the wheels coming off,
and kicked the buggy to pieces. While
running. the buggy was turned upside down
with both gentlemen inside, but they es-
capped without serious Injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01

MALONE IN TERRIBLE MooD.-The senior
Virginia Senator EXPIRE sses in an interview with
Il correspondent Of the Philadelphia Press great
admiration for Mr.. Bainc's virulent post election
speech in abuse OF the South, and intmates that
the sentiments, if not the words, of that speech
were borrowed from him. Mr.. Malone finds
fault with the leniency shown the Southern peo-
pie by the federal government since the war. To
this unwise lenicncy he ascrbes Clevelands cleo
ton, and the coming of new civil conhic
which, with his fine prophetic eye, the exboss
forcsces He even objects to his own presence In
Congress on the ground that he is an x-Confeder-
ate and refers with pAtro c regret to the presence
in the Senate of thirty two Confederate briga.
diers." This bad state of things would not be
AS bad as it is if Senator Sherman aad other in
huential republicans had listened to Malone ad-
vice and put Lhe screws down the Bourbon ex-
rebels. Now Congress is full of them and "all
this is due to The willfuI, deliberate and lawless
overthrow of the rights won for the negro in the
civil war and guaranteed to him by amendments
10 the constitution Being in this state of mind
1t is not, perhaps, surprising that the Virginia
Senator had to confess to the newspaper man that
lie hadn't yet read Clcvcland's eivi-service
reform letter. Baltimore SIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
Accident to q Steamer

LUDINGToN, Mich, Jan. 1.-The Flint 4
Pere Marquette steamer 10. l left AIilwau
kee last Tuesday night with a number o.
passengers and cargo Of -four and lumber
After heavy passage the steamer reached
the pier at Ludington at O'Clock yester.
day morning. While attempting to enter
the mouth of the river, the wind drove the
vessel to the north Of The pier and it was
blown sideways on the beach. During the
excitement Of the disaster, the steam pipe
connected with the boiler burst and joseph
Slice, fireman, was scalded and died shortly
after. Two of the crew were also badly in
jured, but it is thought they will recover.
The life saving crew took off the passengers
and the remainder Of the crew safely. The
boat is lying in dangerous position and
with the present sea, no help can reach her.
A portion of the cargo has been washed
overheard and the smoke stack and rudder
swept away. If the hull is not broken the
damage may he less than is feared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01

The NEW YORK Herald says Mr.. Ar.
thur is the most capable President since
Abraham Lincoln" But his capablity on
ly runs in the line Of bargains. His capaci-
~. for them is unbounded, though, strange
to say, all the most important ones he
makes result disastrous!y to himself, as, for
instance, those with the leaders of the
Southern delegations to the national repub-
lican convention, and the nefarious one he
made with General Malone. The Presi-
dent is great on the number of his bargains,
but not on their results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
TIE NEW ORLEaE,, EXPOSITION.


NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. Sou the In
terests of huma nity an o. means to the
final success of the gr eat Southern Worlds
Exposition l write to advise that all who
think of coming bore delay their visllaars
least until Mardi Gras, when Rex EXPOSITION
on February 18th, because .tb6lic comfort
is not half completed. - Tc ompleted and it
accommodations aEpresent to take lady 10
would be sh't spend the day. Mexico will
the E7yrand exhibit; but nothing as yet is
hced in our sister republics exhibit. Not
one-fourth of the machinery is yet placed.
The nations and the States have done their
part faithfully and finally it bids fair to be
a success. In the street cars the other night
we found persons from Texas, Mississippi,
Louisiana, Chicago, Virginia, Mexico and
beautiful spring day. The car drivers went
much to the Inconvenience Of everybody.
The strikers by their unjust demands on the
drivers Of the lines which have secured the
terms asked have lost tho sympathy of the
citizens, and everybody is indignant against
it does, citizens Of every State is serious
blow to the cause of labor everywhere.
There is great complaint among the exhibit
tors of too much redtape and lack of cour-
tesy, and consequently some have left. Il;
conversation with some of the Officials they
Informed me the trouble lay in the fact that
important matters were placed in The charge
of committees. Yes" | said, Il suppose
too many cooks spoil the BROTH and they
agreed with me that was the trouble.
Thus it is generally with stock companies
that rely too much on committees. TO il
can be traced the failure Of nearly every
co. operative industry-for "What is every,
body's business is nobody's business. MAJ
Jed Fl hki$s is getting up quit q credi'a
BILE exhibit for Virginia, and the Virginia
Midland display fills a large space and
shows WELL ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
President-elect Cleveland and Free Trade


CHICAGO, Jan. IA Cincinnati telegram
quots Frank Hurd, the Toledo Congress-
mau, who has been spending several da. S
in Cincinnati attending legal business, az
relating the following in the presence OF
ex-Mayor Means and several democrats Of
local prominence The first free trade club
in America was organized in Buffalo after
the civil war. The meeting was called Ivy
leading Buffalo democrats and few free
trade republicans. The met in the law
Office Of Bissell and Cleveland and perfe t, d
the organization Of the Free Trade Club.
This organization exists to day, and Grover
Cleveland is its president. He was elected
president at the start and has continued TO
be its president ever since. Mr.. Hurd was
asked how these facts were kept quiet dur
ing the campaign. He replied that when
Cleveland became prominent in politics
each member in the club was instructed to
keep the matter secret for fear that riotec-
zionist prejudces would injure his pros
poets. Out Of personal good will toward
him, all the members have been veIy close
mouthed about The matter. Some timo ago
Mr.. Hurd had a conversation With Mir.
Bissell, in which both expresse.: surprise
that the secret had been kept So we'll. Ac-
cording to Mr.. Hurd's views, Cleveland is
a radical free trader, who wiz advance his
ideas when in power
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
MARINE NEWS.

Jat7" 4 STATEMENT wi reference to Rev. l.. w
Brooks and soinc Of his work during the . at
twelve or fifteen years since his ordination. He
was orhane by the 3euiah Baptist Chlrch of this
| city. August 18th, 1865. Soon after this he was
10 atcl at North Garden, Albemarle county, Va,
where he taught school and organized a EsptLs
church then known rs Bcuiah Church. In jap.
nary 1863, he was called to Alexandria, Va 10
the Benlat Baptist Church, as associate pa ar IN
connection with Rev. G. Robinson. At q t;,no
there wna debt on the said B=aiah Ct rcI, ofti;s
cty of 81 300: 81 800 Of his a.' mt wa. losnrd
by the Hons. j. ". Merrcil, E. Fitz and others
OF Boston, Mass. This WAS e.cnred BY n deed of
trust given by the BculGr church which secured
them. The BALANCE IL this 50 200 was owed 10
gentlemen iorincs' OF this city for which Messrs
v. ~ y. uss" aud J. c. Clark were AGENTS.
ms hNr.e was removed from the church
th'oag" NE efforts and energy of Elder Brooks
whl'.n took some Il roe years. Two years LATER
.cre was Il flaw found III the title, and suit of
ejectment was brought by Mr. j. T. Beckham and
Others, the heirs OF the property. The church
had To rc.huy the lot o. which the meeting house
stands for $500 more. This WAS secured through
the Efforts Of Elder Brooks. One half being raised
by his solicitation and the other was loaned by
The American Home Mission Society Of New York.
through his efforts. \ tier THIS he was employed
by the Executive Board Of the National Thcolo2i-
cal University of WASHINGTON. ID. &, Of which the
late E. Turney, ID. wa' president and j. &.
funds for the society. Tie held this position for
while, after which he va, employed by the Excel
tive hoard Of The Consolidated Convention Of
Brooklyn. \. Y, OF which Elder X. l.. Perry is
president. He held hi, position with satisfaction
to the ,ard aud rcsG.cd against their will, as in
the case Of the Nl.i,nsl Theological Seminary.
All these positions tr has filled with great salts
faction. Elder BrrnGs has been all active and
,efnl Lian ever si;, g his ordination and has The
cordial esteem OF II church here and the univer-
sal esteem of hi, brother ministers and the
churches throughout Virginia. lie is at present
engaged in building the Ebenezer Church of De-
coquan, Prince william county, Va, in connection
with l.. II. Bn.ey. Much of his time has ben
given TO the BeGiah Church of which he is rDcm-
b .r and trustee. Pins statement is made By the
church, for tn: o@.:sft Of those who may be in
tcrested in his work t:d help to him in his
present efforts :" obtain funds for the comp elton
of the church a, DcroIuan, Va.
WILLIAM Miller
$. JACKSON, Committee.
sru "A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01

ONElsoURcE of democratic weakness, but
from which tie republicans do not suffer, is
the failure of the leaders Of the party 10
recognize the services Of the workers in the
cause, and the habit they have acquired of be-
slowing lucrative Offices upon men who have
been either lukewarm members of their own
party or active members of the opposing
party or parties. Instances Of this are re
ported from both Richmond aud Fredericks.
burg, and there have been such in this CITY.
Such appointments never do the party any
good, but almost invariably do it harm, as
they afford good ground for dissatisfaction
among. the old party laborers, and Us the
appointees are rarely loyal to the demo-
cratic party, and usually avail themselves
Of their positions TO do it harm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
Tl1E' GAZETTE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS VirgiDiaAdVGrtiser
TOLU.NE LEINW.)

The GAZETTE was established in 1900, and is
oac or t%o exceptions the oldest in the coun-
try. 1t is proposed to keep up its usefulness and
TO continue it lis q paper shifted for the family rs
We'll as for the counting room and work shop,
a.ii to this end neither pains expense will be
spared.
The GAZETTE circnlAtcs among people who
consui. it, advertising columns before purchas-
ing That this is selfcvideut may be inferred
from The fact that large country editou-ncar
ly rs large as the daiiy-is sent ont all this
ION Of country three times a week, and is
read by thousands, most of whom send here or
To contiguous cities 10 make purchases. The ad.
vtntagcs of advertising in the GAZETTE are
apparent, and need no further demonstration,
The GAZETTE will continue to furnish the
news kilograms of the New York Associated Press
and of Reuters European Agency while its
Washington correspondence will furnish the
latest and most reliable news from the capital Of
the nation.
The Commercial columns of the GAZETTE will
give the earliest and most exact financial aud
cuinmcrcul news, with reliable reports of the
Grain, Cattle, Grocery and other Markets
It's Richmond correspondence and special tele-
graphic dispatches will give early and accurate
accounts Of the proceedings of the General Assem-
bly, and OF all the operations Of the State govern
mcui.
Correspondence from every section Of the Sta Q
published continually, and all events Of interest
occurring within the bounds Of the Commonwealth
will be faithfully reported
In the Local Department no pains will be
spared TO chronicle all matters Occurring in tho
ETY. aud ncighborhoon.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
The Great Eastern.

The proposal to use the steamship Grea
Eastern as bill board at the New Orleans
Exposition recalls an incident which oc
CURED while she was yet on the ways, ready
to be launched, at Millwall, on the Thames
in the summer of 1857. Robt Stephenson and
MIR. Brunei, the designer of the ship, invited
| w. S. Lindsay, then prominent ship brok
| er and saipoWner, 70 inspect the monster
When they bad gone all over her from the
| upper deck to the inner skin and back 10
the upper deck again, Mr.. Brunei said to
Mr.. Lindsay:
"Wel, what do you think of her ?"
Lindsay replied that she was the strong
est and best ship he had ever seen.
"Oh, | did not want your opinion about
her buid," said Brunei. II should think
know rather more how an iron ship should
be built than you do. How will she pay 2"
"Ah, that's quite different matter"
"If she belonged to you, in what trade
would you place her ?"
Turn her into show; something at
tractive to the people. She will never pay
rs ship. Send her to Brighton, dig hole
in the beach, and bed her stern in it. If
we'll set. she will make substantial pier,
and her decks a splendid promenade. Her
hold would make magnificent salt water
baths, and her tween decks grand hotel,
with restaurant, smoking aud dancing sa-
looms, &c. She would be a marvellous at
traction to the Cockneys. Canddly, this
is my opinion"
Although this is by means the first use of
ships for advertising purposes, it is not. worthy
that no such expensive billboard was ever built
and none like it will ever b. built again The
cost of building and launching he Great Eastern
was S3 $4,000 That broke the original COM
pany before she was launched. A new company
having been organized. the sum of $500. 900 was
spent in fitting and flushing her. When this
company failed another with capital of $780,
600 took hold of her. cleaned three hundred tons
of mussels of her bottom, and at the close Of 1850
had sunk ESQ. 715 in her, making total outlay
for construction and maintenance Of over 81, 500.
900. Mr.. Lndssy's original suggestion. with the
advertising festure added and placed first, will
now be followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
The Braddock House.
1uo ID dOuoCh oOQSe,
Especial despatch 10 the Alexandria GAZETT

Especial despatch to the Alexandria GAZETTE.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Jan. IA representa-.
tive of the GAZETTE met Col. G.. r. HattoE,
of the American Hotel. Staunton. Va, at
the Carrol}ion to-day and was told hy him
that be had purchased the Braddock H"us G
in Alexandria, furniture and all, for SIS 900
Col. Hat'on says that he will take posses
sion of the house on Feb. l. The price for
the hotel is considered here as very cheap
Judging frem Col. Hatton's conversation
there will he but few changes in the man.
pagement Of the hotel.
Negotiations by Col. Hatton for the pur,
chase of the Braddock House have been in
progress for the past few weeks, but Mr.
Watson, of New York, the owner, who wa
in the city to-day, says no sale has been
made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
NEWS OF THE DAY

Th-re were 35,0l4 deaths in New York in
1851
A free circulating library for the employ
eas of the B. aud q. Railroad Company is lc
be started.
The Pope has consulted the American
bishops as TO the advisabiliiy Disappointing
HI American rector instead Of an Italian foI
the American College at Rome.
The delaulting mania has even spread to
the Island of Cyprus. Declarations in the
revenue department., amounting TO $3.50, 600
nre reported at Larnica. The officials have
fed to Asia Minor.
Superin endent Ramsay, o! the U. S
Naval Academy at Annapolis, issued an or
der yesterday dischargng all employers who
have hitherto been paid under the six
months appropriation act, except those
whose retention is absolutely necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01

THOSE WHO reside in the neighborhood OF
some of the colored churches in this city,
and whose slumbers were disturbed by the
boisterous behavior of many on their way
10 and from the watch Meetings" at those
churches last night, were induced by the
consequent irritation to regret that there
was no foundation for the fear of deporta-
tion-<fo the cotton fields of the South. in
case of Cleveland's election, instilled into
The negroes By the Mahoneites in the last
Presidential campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
The Civil Service. Law.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-The Daily Neus pub
fishes an Interview with ex-Congressman
Jay A. Hubbell, of Michigan. He says
81 don't believethat President-elect C;eye-
land can carry out the civil service laws
and survive his Presidential term. The
pressure that will be brought to bear Oh
Mr. Cleveland will be terrible, aud if he
wthstands tle avalanche of office seekers,
he will deserve the gratitude Of the repub.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01

Mr.. RANDALL is d prOtectionlst 10 dis
guise. His pet scheme for reducing the
surplus revenue, like that of Mr.. Kelly, the
avowed protectionist of his own city, is 10
abolish the whole internal revenue tax, so
that with the one hundred and forty million
raised by that tax gone" the high tariff will
have to be continued aud Northern manu-
facturers and mine owners protected. III
order to raise revenue enough to carry on
the Government. The tax on tobacco and
on liquor distilled from fruits should be re-
moved, because tobacco has now become a
necessary of life, aud because, beth it and
fruit liquor are the farmers products and
should be taxed no more than any other
industry But no body wants the tax on
whiskey removed. Any man who can af-
ford to drink whiskey can certainly afford
to pay for it, and should be made to do so.
The whiskey. tax should be continued, but
the tax on the necessaries of life, imposed
by the protective tariff. should be removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
Beautiful Hands.

\ good deal of interest is now shown in
henuiifyiug bands, fingers and nails. Justly
so for The human hand in its beauty is all
object WORTHY of admiration. But do the
ladies know that true beauty of hands can
not exist if the stomach and digestive ap-
psratus are not in good health? To make
digestion good, circulation natural, blood
rich, and skin clear. take Browns Iron Bit.
tens. Mrs. J. W. Ellis. Minburn, Iowa, had
suffered for several years from debility, but
: row restored to health by this prince OF
toniCs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
Death of Rev. E. H. Cumpstou

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria GAZETTE,
LYNCHBURG, Va, Jan. 1--Rev. f. II.
Cumpstou, a Presbyterian minister, who
since, died here this morning. age: seventy
two years.
Mr.. Culnpston for number of years re-.
sided in this city, frequently officiating in
several of the churches, and was highly
respected BY all who knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01

THE New ORLEANS EXPosITIoN-Regardin ny
the 100000 which the management of the New
OIL ans Expo ition admitsit It's behind members of
the committee stale that an appeal TO Congress is
the only hope they have. Congress, they say
should be invoked for an additional lean of $780,
600 which would simplify matters. and leave no
room to doubt The success Of the exposition. The
revenues of The exposition, they say. are but 8
question of time, and if they could only he tided
over for short while, the exposition would have
no difficulty in meeting all its obligations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
ICOMMUNICATED

The gentleman who started the report that the
Hydraulion 5. f. L. Co. had provided lots of
whiskey and beer and intend d having jam
boree" last night, and went to the Chairman Of
the Board Of Wardens with his story. was doubt-
less, very much disappointed when he found that
the rules Of the company forb;dding the use of
any intoxicating drink in the house was rigidly
complied with. A FIREMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01

As NEARLY all intelligent people, who are
dsinterested in the subject, are in favor of
revenue, rather than a protective tariff,
the fact that protective ideas prevail e1-
tensively in the North, where the free
school system has been in operation so
long, doesn't indicate that such system is
az conducive as some people imagine to the
DRee of the community in which it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
Acciden tally Killed.

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. Ruth Gill, the
little daughter of John Gill, a prominent
grocer, was accidentally shot aud killed to-
day by fi:e-year old companion named
Walter Grosshar. They were n!aying with
g revolver
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
Strike

BosToN, Jan. 1.-The employees Of the
Ro1bury carpet factory at Roxbury, Mass,
700 in number, struck this morning against
a general reduction in wages ranging from
5 to Is per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
Conservation of an Archbishop

DUBLIN, Jan. lin Christ Church Ca
thedral, today, Lord William Conyngham
PIunket, Lord Bishop of NJ cath, was conse.
Grated Archbishop Of Dublin. The Bishop
If Limerick performed the ceremony
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
ALEXANDRIA, VA
ru17ssDAY EVENING, JANUARY !.

Tur GAZETTE to day entered upon ia
eiqhty-sirth volume: Handed DOWN '.o"
s,hsr 10 sou through three generationmsasn.
the sands of another running a aSe con,in.
It has maintained the vlg g9rs to hosts of
hood, and will in the hose who were wont
ne to be the s>a 9ss in the years long gone,
The desfiHai Gave passed away with It's former
tNEhors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
NEX ANDRIA 5AZEITE AND YlkGlN!A AWEE!zSth:

lie. Such a course on bis part would have
tendency to break up existing political
organizations and result in the formation of
a conservative party
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01

The Richmond Dispatch of to day, with its ac-
customed energy and enterprise, publishes an in
teresirg review Of the history and business opera
til nj of that city for the past year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01
MARRIED.

On Wednesday December 18th, 1881. BY Rev.
John McGiIl, ut Church View" the residence of
the brides mother. in Culpeper county, Va
ATWELL SOMEkViLLE aud MAKY j. dangh-
ter Of 'he Late c.. tain Snt ~ strirgfeilow,
Cf Alexandria StaG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01

Petersons Ladies' National Magazine for January
has been received This magazine well deserves
the success it mas attained and is deserredly
popua ar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01

Mr.. Russell Hancock, son of General Winfield
s Hancock. died yesterday at GAINESVILLE. Miss.
lie was thirty-:hree years of age, aud planter
aud merchant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01

The DAY has been unpropitious, we hope
not ominous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-01-01

Puyic speakers and singers find B. H.
Douglass & Sons Capscum Cough Drops q
sore remedy for hoarseness.