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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
VIRGINIA CoLoRED VOTERS.

XacEariah Hunt, leading colored citizen
Of Roanoke City, publishes a communion
ton replying to certain charges made by
the Planet ncwspa per, colored organ, TO the
effect that the recent straightout colorcd
convention at Lynchburg was paid for by
the democrats. Hunt says:
"Iattended the convention as a free man
-unbought and unpurahasable. l went at
my own instance and that Of my constitu.
ents to meet with the intelligent portion OF
my race TO lay aside all prejudice and malice
| and as citizens of this grand old Common
| wealth, in o conscientious, manly, straight.
| forward way TO reason together" as to the
best thing for our people to do under the
present circumstances. Invent as republi
can who had been slave. l went as ono
opposed to the bloody shirt issue; one who
believes that issue wiIltend to fan the slum-
beripg and smouIdering flames Of sectional
and race hate and will be al iucalculable
injury to W.. l believe in g government
which has for its corner stone the greatest
good to the greatest number. l have ell
ways privately and publicly counselled
friendly relations between the races.
'As VIC have only one constitution and
one destiny on: interests are identicaily the
same; we are destined to live together; ex-
odus has proven d failure. II we must live
together common sense teaches that We
must mutually aid and protect each other,
and all should work together for the good
,of Virginia.
with these thoughts swaying my heart
attended that convention. l was one Of the
first TO make speech in favor of forming a
coalition with the white readiuster demo.
cratic party, so as to wipe out certain OBJ.
noxious laws and to settle the State debt.
What is there wrong about this? Are VIC
still slaves? Can the negro think, speak
and act for himself? Must white men
forever lead US? Shall educated color
ed men yield their honest conviction
to the clamorng, maddaned rage of the
ignorant masses? Jno. w. Daniel and Gen.
Malone shcathed their swords at Ap1omattox and
have been loyal citizens ever since They arc
both prominent candidates for the United States
Senate. If negro favors Daniel for that position
to Malone, is it murder in the first degree? Is
it treason? Is it highway robbery? must be be
abused and vilifed, ostracisci and beltt!cd be-
cause he thinks differently from the majority Of
his race? Are not both Of these gentlemen sworn
to support the constitution of the United States
with the exception ofthc late difficulty at Dam
vile, which is deplorcd by all good citizens, have
we not enjoyed quiet and peaceful elections? Is
it fact that the white people of Virginia are cut
Threats and murdercrs? No! no! a thousand
times no."
This letter has created quite sensation among
tho negroes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Ohio Election.

CINCINNATI, October 26-Judge Buck
walters little court room was crowded to
its utmost capacity this morning by at
torneys, candidates and citizens interested
in the result of the legal proceedings before
him il connection with the delivery of the
certificates Of election to the four candidates
for the Senate from Hamilton county. The
matter had been argued and submitted 10
him on demurrer and on motion TO dissolve
tho restraining order heretofore issued by
him in favor ofthe four republican candidates
OH their petition. He rendered his decision
at considerable length, holding as to the de-
murrer; that there was no missioner of par
ties; that the four candidates could sue
together or separately; that the court had
Jurisdiction not to declare who should hold
ollice flor that was clearly in the province
of The Legislature upon contest) but to de.
clare who was entitled to the certificates,
for that was a personal right separate
from the title 10 Office. He also held
that it was not necessary, in order
to obtain the aid of the court to pre-
vent irreparable injury, to do more than
to make out a prima facie case; while in
this case the averments of facts in the Pc
tition were insufficient, yet the plaintiffs
were entitled to amend in that particular
if necessary, and in any case they were
entitled to an order to stay the hand
Of the clerk until the merits of the
case could be determined in another court. The
injunction was therefore continued in force and
was taken up by the Circuit Court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

THE TEEMER- H ANLAN RAcE.-Ten thous-
and persons witnessed the single scull race
for 81 900 side at Pleasure Island, near
Albany, n. Y, Saturday afternoon, between
Edward Hanlan, of Toronto, and John H.
Teemer, Of McKeesport, Pa. The weather
and water were nearly perfect. The race
was three miles, with turn. In the bet
ting Hanlan was favorite at odds Of 500
to $50. Both men were in fine condition.
An eighth Of mile from the start, Hanlan
was to the front, but was CHANGING nerv-
ously at his rival, as though he feared HIM
Soon after leaving the quarter-mile point
Teemer took the lead, which he held to the
finish. He turned the stake.boat three or
four lengths in advance of his rival, and
rowed leisurcly home, stopping to throw
kisses to The spectators and to dish up water
from the river with his hands. He was
wildly cheered as he crossed the line. Han
Ian gave up the race and rowed down ff-
teen minutes later. The official time was
2l13.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
Supreme Court.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-The U. S. Su.
preme Court to day rendered its decision in
the cotton case of E. e. Lamar, of Georgia,
against Hugh McCuloch, ex.Secretary Ct
the Treasury. The suit was brought in 1873
in the Circuit Court of the United States for
the southern district of New York TO recov-
er moneys paid into the Treasury as the
proceeds Of The sale of several hundred bales
of captured or abandoned cotton. 1t was
decided for the defendant on the ground
that the law gives to the Court of Claims ex-
elusive jurisdiction in the class of cases
TO which this belongs. The Supreme Court
affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
FITZ. LEE IN PETERSBURG.

Petersburg, the home Of Senator Malone,
gave Gen. Fitz. Lee rousing reception
Saturday night. A special train, with ii
committee from Petersburg Oh board. met
Gen Lee at Blacks aud Whites. On reach
ing Petersburg, Gen. Lee found big crowd
awaiting him at the depot. 1t was largely
composed CT colored people, who joined en-.
Enthusiastically in the cheering as the General
aligkted from the train.
A procession Of horsemen ard people in
carriages and on foot was formed. The
only flag in the procession was the battle.
Scared colors of COL Archer's Virginia
ty for the Mexican war; This flag once
foated in the City of Mexico There were
two bands in the procession, one Of them
colored. The principal streets were hand
somely decorated, and the sidewalks, doors
and windows along the route were crowded
with people.
As the procession passed the mansion Of
Senator Malone the coored band played
ed "Hail to the Chief" and three derisive
cheers were given for Malone, who looked
on from an upper window.
In the evening as many people as could
be packed into the house assembled at the
Academy Of Music TO hear Gen. Lee. There
were many colored E,eople in the audience
Gen. Lee was greeted by tempest of ap-
plause. AS he stepped to the front some
Que yelled out, cred hot for Leen YES"
said the General, laughing, Red hot and
still q heating" Gen. Lee made e telling
speech Of nearly two hours duration. The
burden Of his remarks was the need of pro-
noting harmony between the sections, and
Sherman and Foraker were denounced for
trying to stir up sectional animosity and
hate.
General Lee declared that Judge Foraker
was about to be brought into Virginia TO
teach Virginians that their loyalty depends
upon their republicansm. Judge Foraker
was one Of those patriots who are ''invinci-
BILE in peace and invisible in war" He
(Gen. Lee) would assure him that nobody
would hurt him in Virginia. He might come
in perfect safety, and the people of Virginia
would be glad to have him come and see for
himself what radical republicanism in Vir-
ginia means. Gen. Lee said that one Of the
most suspicious signs of the time was the
fact that the colored vote was dividing to
some extent. In going through Virginia he
Lee democrats. As to the Malone republi-
cans, lie said if you snatch off the republican
wig you will find in almost every instance
democratic sorehead
Gen. Lee left yesterday for Southampton
county, where he speaks to-day. The dem
ocrats in the shadow of General Mahone's
headquarters seem very hopeful of carrying
the Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

THE ASSAULT ON LoREE.-The most ex
citing feature Of The parliamentary cam.
paign in England thus far reported is the
pclting CT the Marquis of Lorne with eggs
by mob at Brenttord, a suburb of London,
within the election district Of Hampstead,
for which Lord Lorne is standing Us its par.
liamentary candidate. This episode, the
cable dispatch tells US, occurred while he
was addressing the Brentfcrd electors, and
was Immediately followed up by an indis-
criminate fight. in which Lord IIorne had
his hat smashed over his eyes ard his sup
porters driven from the place, he himself
being so frightened that he deserted his
friends while the fight was going on, and
running through the streets in drenching
rain took the railway train and departed
Immediately for London"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

SENATOR SHERMAN says, in effect, that
unless the large white majority of Virginia
allow the negro minority to outvote them
and send Senator Malone back to tho Sen
ale he will be in favor of reducing Virginia's
representation in Congress from ten to six
votes, and TO the same extent her repre-.
sentation in the electoral college, and that
theNor,h will seethat such reduction is made,
or know the reason why. Tho white Eir-
ginians will make it their business to.mor-
row week to let the Senator see that
they will give their candidates the same
fair and legal majority that they would
have given them if he had not made his
threats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
Killed his Son.

MADISON, Fla, Oct. 26.-Rev. Alfred
Coffee, colcred preacher, is in Jail for the
murder of his thirteen year-old son. The
boy had sold three pounds Of cotton TO a
country store. The boys skull was fractur
cd and his head beaten to jelly. The faith.
er first used plow line, then thick peach
switch, then brush broom, winding up with
81 plank four feet long, which was broken
into fragments. The boy fell dead under
the blows. The father said he did it to
make the child honest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
ALEXANDRIA, VI
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 2G.

TOMORROW Senator Sherman Will speak
in Petersburg in favor of free and fair eiec.
tions and in support of General Malone ana
vet it was when General Malone ran Inc
democratic machine in that district that ne
oroes were hiyed in the Chesterfield coal
mines the day before an election, and by
the removal of the ladders kept there until
the voting was over, and that trains 1ull
of negroes were sent away from their
voting precincts previous to eiec'lon
day to repair imaginary railroad DANA
ges, and by the intentional removal OF
a pin in the locomotive prevented from re
tnrninp in time to vote. 1t was in the re-
tersburp district and at the time referred ~
that tissue ballots were first introduced III
Virginia, and it was there and then tnat
the freedom and fairness of elections were
so threatened that soldiers had to guard the
polls-the only place in Virginia where such
thing was done. And, finally, it was the
negroes of Petersburg whom General Ma
hone petitioned the Legislature of Virginia
to disfranchise so that the party the General
was then running should have the control
of that city, and it was there that Governor
Kemper was burned in efligy for vetoing a
bill for that purpose. General Malone will
introduce Mr.. Sherman to the audience, but
no ordiusry man, with his record upon the
subject Of free vote and fair count, would
have the ctfrontery to do so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
Knocked from O Train.

BosToN, Oct. 2G.-At about o'clock this
morning a gang Of twenty trackmen on the
Massachusetts Central Railroad were being
conveyed to their work by an engine and a
fiat car. The men were sitting on the sides
Of the car, ten on each side. When near
Oakdale, without moments warning, all
the men On one side were swept OF in some
way, at present unknown, but probably by
falling tree or telegraph pole. Nine of
the men were injured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

MR.. CoNKLING repudiates reported in
terview attributed to him and published in
the New York SIN Of yesterday, in which
the ex Senator is credited with saying that
not even his friend, ex-President Arthur,
has darkened the threshold of his office in
political matters; that under no circum,
stances would he aid Davenport who had
used his influence and money to defeat his
(Ccnkling's) reelection to the Senate that
Blaine had dragged The republican party
to its present low stage, and that Eyarts is
an attenuated icicle, who, after fight, is al
ways on hand to reap the fruits of others
foil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

ONE OF the reasons the prohibitionists
assign for the maintenance of the existing
high tariff is that ''if once our home COM
petition were out of the way, we would be
compelled to pay much higher price for
what we consume than we now make it for
ourselves" But nothing the American man
ufacturers have ever done warrants such an
assault upon their common sense. In the
past, whenever they have seen where a
dollar could be invested with profit. they
have never failed to place it there, and it
is more than probable they will continue to
do an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
GENERAL MAHoNE's chief supporter

GENERAL MAHoNE's chief supporter
among the press of New York city is the
Tribune. That paper urges the election of
'loyal judges" in New York Tor the reason
that "there must always be some doubt of
the fairness and judicial balance of any man
who can excuse, defend or apologize for the
evil methods BY which the colored vote of
the South is suppressed" And yet all the
qualifications required of an applicant for
judgesbip in Virginia 10y the Tribune's
friend, General Malone, were that he
should be Mahoneite and once in his life
have opened law book.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
Frightful Accident.

PARIS, Oct. 25.-Dispatche fromP eriguoux,
the capital of the Department of Dordogne,
state that frighLful accident has occurred
at the Chancelade quarrics near that town.
While large body Of workmen were en-
gagged in taking out stone the quarries sud-
denly fell in, destroying village situated
on the ground above the stone pits and kill
ing large number of persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

To EVERYBODY at all familiar with the
life and character of Senator John Sherman,
the chief of the robbers who stole the vote
of the State Of Louisiana in the Hayes fraud
the efrontery Of his speaking in Virginia in
favor of free and fair elections seems monu-
mental. The cachinnatons of himself and
Senator Malone after they appear in Peters
burg tomorrow will reach the conniption
stage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

TO SHOW that Governor Cameron, like
Senator Riddleberger, dares rot resent the
public insults General Malone puts upon
him, it is only necessary to mention the
fact that he is pardoning all the negro con-
.-victs he can find in the State so as to allow
them to vote the Generals ticket. Five
that he had pardoued in one town alone,
Gordonsville, were registered there last
Saturday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
MONETARY AID CQMGE?CIAr.

NEW YORK, October .26.-The market opcue,
strong this morning ti's; prices wing a2vanc,z
of Il to ~ per cert Aitor the opening q !cw
stocks made frac.io:" ;ccj"es, hut the n.aIl,.
soon became strong AID advanced /, 10" Thor
cent. Towards 10'O the market became ,;r,ar
and so continued until shortly before II o,Ior:
when it became decidedly weak ard active. prizes
declining to small fractions below opening figure.
At II o'clock the market was active and weak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

SENATOR SHERMAN didn't even wait until he
came to Virginia to substitute cry for Tcscc for
one for war, and to wave the stars and stripes in
stead of the bloody shirt. He changed both Ills
colors and his tune in his speech in Washington
last Saturday night, and will probably sing as
softly as a cooing dove in Petersburg tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

The JUSTICE of Nebraska is likely to become
as famous as that of New jersey A man recent
ly convicted there of murder in the second degree
applied for new trial, which being granted, no
was convicted of murder in the first degree and
sentenced to be hanged. A few more cases
of such exemplary justice will make criminals
content with tie verdicts in theit cases, which
are never too severe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

Drink, pretty creature, drink" little
at time, and you will relieve your cold,
and not rack your chest and lungs to pieces,
and keep everybody else in state of agita-
ton. You surely ought to spend a quarter
for bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. It
will pay!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
Resignation.

WASHINGTON, October 26.-Civil Service
Commissioner Thoman has rendered his res
ignation and it has been accepted by the
President, to take effect November lst.,
next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

In mining districts where men have been
burned or bruised Ivy are!essness, Salvation
Oil has been used to great advantage. It is
now sold by all druggists at twenty five
cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
THE CANVASS.

ROOMS STATE DEM. Elk. COMMITTEE,
Alexandria, Va, Oct. 26, 'S5.
Judge W. R. Staples will speak at Pulaski
Nov. Cd.
Hon. ". ". Berry will speak at Rock
bridge, Nov. 3D.
JNo. S. BARBOUR, Chairman.
W. W. SCOTT, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

THE FACT that Lord Lorne, Queen Vicsora's
son-in-lsw, has been rotten egged is relished by
some of General Mahones jackmen for the reason
that misery loves company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
Denial.

MESA, Oct. 26-The reports that the Ser.
VANS had crossed the Bulgarian frontier are
officially denied by the Servian government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

New YORK, oct &C. Stocks dull aud steady
Money easy at / Iaa2 Cotton quiet: upland
9A Orleans 9 15.1G; futures steady. Flou
quiet and unchanged Wheat higher. Com bet
ter. Pork duh ut 50 50aiO 90 Lar! stca'y
at SO 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET. October 20.
Cattlc.-Markct fair; prime DAD :;-5: good 1 I.
Az; medium 3ha4 common 2a::. Sheep
Market dull; prime 3",a4 ; good 3.3l,; medina
2i2a2at. common laa2t.. Hogs Market du!i,
selling at Ja5a,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

Tia AppsLLAT1o: "attenuated icicle' to Nr.
Evarts, though rcpuliated By MIR. Conkllns' VIII
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

Bridget Farley, of Bridgeport, Conn, died
Saturday night, sged 104 years, months
and 5 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

A LARGE LOT MYRTLE, ATWOOD.
n Scotch Shirts. sold at less than they cost to
import. Call and gee them at
oc2G AMOS B. SLAYMAKER:S.
DURE CAMEL'S HAIR SHIRTS AND DRAW
i Frs, from $50 up. My third supply this
season. just rec;ved.
oc26 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

CHICAGO, October 2G.-Whcat opsrcd wc.b
this morning. l,a',c higher than Saturday 5 close
soon sold, however, '2at.c, December being quoted
at SGE, advanced again to 81 i for December and
94ass9i y for May. Corn steady and lie better
39ih for November. Oats unchanged. r7,n
steady and Sc higher for Dcocmlcr. ara IN
changed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
DENTISTRY.

I EXTRACT TEETH ABSOLUTELY WITH,
OUT PAIN by the use Of the NEW AE.r7THE.
TIC, SO much preferable 20 nitrous oxide "a.
You are conscious and it is perfectly harmc-:.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH inserted in the bcs; man.
ner. Filling and pivoting teeth a specially Sal.
isfactlon guaranteed. Teeth extracted at al hCE.s
DR.. CHARLES DIEDEL, 1876 King =.
oct14-eo2m Bet st. Asaph and Wash. $.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

Flour is quiet hut strong ana there is no disga.
stion on the part of holders or mi!lcrs /" urge
sales. Wheat is firm and steady ut shade nj
vance during the last few days. Clean, sound
samples and high grades arc rarely found among
the offerings and are readily sold while common
and damaged lots arc here, elsewhere, neglected.
and hence the wide range ia price Prime Old
Corn is steady. New is arriving il incrtasia
volume but in poor condition, being damp and
is unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26

BALTIMORE, Oct. oG.-Va. IS dcfd i;
soldatcd 51ia; past due coupons $50, nov /"
40s 81; new IS 50 bid to-day. Cotton easy AID
quiet; mdiing 95s. Flour oquc,; How.
ard street and Western super - la 60 /.
do extra So 75a1 30; do family il :5oa1 -
City Mills super 50 OOa:5 so: do extra > .5A
/ 25; do Rio brands - 0DA5 ~: vaiGpsc" family
IS 90; do supcrlativc patent 50 -. Whoa; -
Southern steady Western irregular and fairly
active Southern red $685. DO :.ntbcr lula
1902: No , Wcstcra winter red sqot Ju.9l :,
October SO bid; November 81 .49l7,: December
933, a9l; January &GEa9G+,. CorE-Sou,hcru
firm: Western nomin&lIy steady: Southern whar
55u57, old; new .lSajO DO yellow :i::..5I W.
crn mixed spot 5oa5 y; November Is"4ai9'
year 455sa4G; JANUARY 4l"4a45Li: February
Al. bid. Oats steady and dull: Southern 3ul:;l
Western white 32a"I do mixed :,3a3l PciIa
3Oa34. Rye steady aud quiet at GjaG7. Iiay
steady and firm; prime to choice Western
$l3 OOa1l so. Provisions steady; Mess PORK
SO. Bukmcats, shoulders, and clear rib side
packed 4AaGi2. Bacon shoulders 3: clear rib
sides ~. hams l1t4al2".. Lard-reio,d ~,
Butter quiet; Western lacked Hail creamery
19a21. Eggs irI 1t 90 Eo!Ivo dull E.o
cargocs, ordinary to fair 7aaSal. Sugar quja,
and steady A soft Gi4 Whtkcy firm AID quot
at 81 19a1 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
MARINE NEWS.

MARINE NEWS
PORT OF ALEXANDRI 4, OCTOBER 70 IS~J,
SON rises ............6 20 SEr s"t".. ......... ,
ARRIVED.
Schr 8 W Covington, Havre-de Grace. to J !.
Zimmerman.
SAILED.
schr Virginia, lumber, G'ymoa., by Perry.
Smoot s. Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-26
ARRIVED

NOV IS THE TINE TO SET OUT YOUR
IN TREES.
will be pleased TO receive your orders for y
o. MUNSON'S FRUIT, SHADE AND ORNA-
MENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES and CRAZE
VINES. l will give prompt attention and guar
antee satisfaction l will also set all orders If -
desired, at snail advance over catalogue price
Any that | set failing to live will b. r.pi>re!.
Try NORTH CAROLINA POPLAR for shade.
w. j.. GRAVE
Corner Fairfax and Franklin sis
oc26-1m AlcXaui ia 81