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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

FIENDs IN HUMAN FoRM.--A dispatch
from Wallingford, VT, relates a mos, re.
voting story Of the inhuman treatment Of
Ida Terry, thirteen years old, by her guard.
ians, Joseph White and wife. When she
was two years of age she was left in their
charge by her father, who went West.
Since then the latter paid 500 Il year for
her support. White and his wife were ar.
rested for maltreatment, hut the former was
only fined IS and the latter $40. The next
night three masked men caught White in
his barn, and, after beating him, ordered
him to leave town. Both of the Whites
were church mem bers, but have since been
expelled. The atrocities were found out By
neighbor, who was aroused by the girls
cries and visited the house. The child pre-.
sented pititul appearance. Her feet were
blistered, Mrs. White having compelled her
to stand on a red hot stove until it was un-
bearable. One mode of punishment was to
thrust pins through her ears and fasten herlo
the wall. Another, driving needle through
her tongue and lacking it to the window
sill. On one occasion Ida was held under
a pump and stream of water pumped
upon her head until she was so far exhaust.
ed the Whites could not revive her, and
were compelled to get the help of neigh
bors. When in court the chiid's body was
found covered with black and blue spots
where the inhuman guardians had pinched
her, while her back was network of cord.
like ridges where the whip had been ap-
piled. The girl has been taken care of by
the authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
Female Imposter.

CAMERON, W. Va, Feb. lS-A we'll
dressed woman, intelligent and plausible,
came here about week ago and stopped
at the best hotel, where she represented
herself rs Mrs. Scoville, sister of Guiteau.
She said said she was looking for timber
land, and succeeded in victimizing mer-
chants and others here to the extent OF quite
a large sum. She suddenly disappeared,
aGd it is now ascertained that she has been
doing" the towns in the interior Of the
Slnie lnr some time past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

AS STATED in the Geographic columns
of the GAZETTE yesterday, the Circuit Cou't
of Richmond has confirmed Commissioner
Mushhach's report. and ordered the fund
in hand 10 he distributed in accordance
Herewith. This payment will he COM
menced Monday by Commissioners stuart,
who acts for all the commissioners in the
disbursement Of the fluid. There will come
into the hands of the commissioners OF SAFE
$34 300 of buuds If the county OF Clarke,
with several years ofacci ucd interest, when
will be proven by them in The SUIT now
pending in Clarke county to determine the
liability for these bonds. By the decision
of Judge Wexford rendered yesterday these
bonds can be redeemed by the last pur-
chasers upon the pay m"nt Id the cause OF
the amount Of money ior which they were
held IS collaterals at the time of the sale OF
the road, and which WAS paid by the COM
missioners to redeem them out OF the puf-
chase price of the road. Az this Is sum
equal to their par value, these bonds VIII
become source from which in the future
dividend will be declared TO the W. & y.
buudholders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
O'QonoYan Rossa's Son.

DUBLIN, Feb. 1S.-In an interview at
Skibbcreen with O'Donovan Rossa's son,
TO day, Rosa said to reporter that he had
never heard Of Cunningham until he was
arrested. The young man declared that he
does not at all approve of the use Of dyna-
mite. He repeated his former statement
that he had been travelling in France and
Ireland and denied that he had presided or
was to preside over any secret council of
dYnamiters at Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

THE COUPON DECISION. Judge Hughes,
Of the United States Court, has filed the
written opinion of the court in the coupon
case of Parsons vs.. the Treasurer Of Rich
mond, State Auditor and others. Judge
Bond delivered an oral opinion in the case
at Norfolk when the order was entered, di-
recting the defendants not to refuse 10 ac-
cept the coupons in question. Judge Bond
requested at the time that Judge Hughes
should write The opinion OF the court. AT
ter sa, ing that the coupons exhibited in the
case are treated as genuine because there is
no denial of their genuineness in the plead
ings. the Judge confines his inquiry 10 two
questions. These are, whether the court
has jurisdiction rs to parties, and If so, then
the remedy. On the question as to the rem
edy the opinion gives great number of ci,
tations of cases, and concludes that this
question is settled saffirmatively, and that
this court has jurisdiction to enjuin loiniste-
rial officers from refusing to comply with
the terms of plain contract, such as receIv-
ing genuine taX-receivable coupons for tax
es. The opinion then states that the only
Question in the case really open to serious
debate arises from the fact that prellm-
nary Injunction in the case at bar Is equiva.
lent to final decree, and practically de-
prives the defendant of the benefit of a final
hearing on plenary proofs, but the opinion
says that this objection was not raised IN
argument, and that in the case at bar, the
genuineness of the coupons sued upon being
admitted, the State virtually waived this
objection in issuing the self collecting cou-
pons. The opinion expresses the desire of
the court that some cases involving amounts
large enough to be carried to the Supreme
Court may be brought, and deprecates the
bringing of suits for slightly less amounts
than FIVE thousand dollars as suggesting an
intention to defraud defendants Of the right
of appeal It says the court will be averse
to granting any more iDjunctions where the
amount involved is less than five thousand
dollars until the cases DOW pending before
the Supreme Court are decided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

CAPTURE OF LANGsoN.-Gen. Briere de
lIsle has telegraphed from Langson to Par
is the following account of the march of the
French troops to that city: ''The French
troops raised their camp at Dongson on the
10th instant. They marched unoppoSed
that day. On the 18th they encountered
and defeated the Chinese near Vandi. The
troops bivouacked for the night on the bat.
tie field. On the 18th they had second
battle with the Chinese. The Chinese made
stubborn resistance, but were completely
routed. The French soldiers behaved very
CALAMITY. They stormed several forts, and
after rapid march arrived on the 14th in
slant before Langson. Langson was found
evacuated aud burning. Our troops took
possession, and at once occupied positions
beyond Langson, on the hills. The entire
march was skilfully combined and well ex.
ecuted. A large quantity of arms, ammu-
milton and provisions was captured. The
Chinese withdrew towards the frontier
Their losses were very heavy. The dark
ness and bad weather favored the Chinese
in their flight. Their rout was complete.
Our LOSSES since the oh instant have been
80 killed and 222 wounded"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18


A CONVERTED INFIDEL BECOMES a Ma
NIAC.-Opposile Darlington, O., and about
two miles back, on the Virginia side, is a
settlement known as Walls Bottom. A
church, school house, and grocery store con-
stitute the village For nearly two months
a wonderful revival has been in progress
there, nearly every person within radius
Of several miles having been converted.
Among the last 10 yield was German nam
cd Chris Dougel, who was a notorious inf
del. His conversion occurred on Thurs
day night last, aud was the beginning Of a
scene rarely ever witnessed in this county.
With bound Dongel raised TO his feet in
the rear OF the church and pressed his way
forward TO the mourners' bench. At first it
was thought he was creating disturbance,
but IS soon as his real object became known
a scene of widest excitement followed
r ,om was made for him at the altar. Sew
eral women became tranced and one broth
er climbed to the top of The pulpit, where in
al .cstacy of Joy he danced. Ladies rolled
on the floor children screamed, and the
panic spread to the horses outside.
The minister exhorted Dongel, and at
ABOUT InlunlgnI, WIN cry lhal lHlSnb nave
been heard a mile, Dongel leaped to his
fee. yelling "Hosannah I" In his sudden
b,und Dongel knocked the preacher down,
his head crashing against Il projection OF the
pulpit cutting deep CASH The congregation
gave no heed to the PROSTATE shepherd, tut filled
the air with shouts oftriumrh. At 4 o'clock in
the morning the meeting brake up. That day
Dongel lost his mind, and imagined that he was
sent as special agent To care for the preach
or. With this idea in view. he went to the house
Of Jacob Mciser. and dcccyed Meiser into the Gel
lar where he locked him up. Going into the
house, Dongel, under threat OF death compelled
Mrs Meiser to show where the money was kept.
Donge took it, together with all he could carry
in the way of clothing 10 the preacher. Meser.
being released followed him but he was attack
cd by Dongel and nearly killed. That night
Doupel drove the preacher ont OF the pulpit.
and took his place there, announcing that he VAS
Christ come to judge the world ami he ~ ud moss
separate the sheep from the goats. A terrible
Sc me ensued, but Douge WAS finally secured AMI
Is now in confinement.
Miss Nancy Lewis hss been III Il trance for
three days. She is apparently only asleep. but eau
not b. aroused. Her breathing is short and quick,
aud almost imperceptible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
DROPPED THE CoFFIN.-As the coffin

DROPPED THE CoFFIN-As the coffin
containing the remains of daughter ofMr.
John Wells was being carried into the Meth.
odist church in Wesleyville, Penn, on Mon
day, by four young lady pallbearers, two of
them slipped on the recovered steps and
the coffin fell The shock burst open the
casket, allowing the corpse to roll out upon
one OF the PROSTATE young ladies, who was
frightened into insensibiity. The body
was replaced and the service concluded
at the entrance to the cemetery adjoining
the church the handles of the casket broke,
aud the jsr resulted in another exposure.
As the coffin was being lowered into the
grave the cord slipped and the casket was
dashed in pieces at the bottom of the pit.
The grave digger, losing his balance, was
precipitated upon the corpse, and wasdrawn
out palsied with fright. Another cofiu and
habitments were procured and the remains
inferred without further accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18


Mr. EMORY SPEER, wa" has been nomi-
mated by the President for U. :. Judge OF
the district court of Georgia, for the sole
reason that be is n partisan republican, who
Topped over FROM the democratic party De
cause he was silly enough 10 believe such n
flop would be popular, finds it difficult to he
confirmed, even by republican Senate. aud
that, too, though supported ov the senior
democratic Senator from his own State 10
hurry up his delay ed confirmation the morn
ing republican paper of Washington resorts
to the old but yet effective bloody shirt
plan, and says that "his rejection would be
hailed with delight by the shot gun democ
racv Of the South, and that be would be os
tracZed and driven from his State by them
if he failed OF q confirmation" Mr.. Speer
deserted his party when in Congress, and
during the two years he has since been u.
8. district attorney in his own State he has
prostituted that position to his own and his
party's Interest. If ever man deserved
ostracism and expulsion from his State for
political reasons, that man is Mr.. Speer; but
yet he prospers and is happy there. Why
then should be he treated with harshness in
case the Senate reject his confirmation? The
newspaper referred to ia not logical. But
republicanism eschews logic as we'll as con-
sit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
Feb. II. 1885.

The Fall of Khartoum and the Death of Gordon
The cavass who has given the most in
telligent, and to all appearances The most
reliable account Of the events attending the
fall of Khartoum, is named Abdul kerim.
He was one of Gen Gordon S servants. He
secured his escape from khartnum after he
city fell. he says, by bribery. He hcusht n
camel and crossed to Debbeh, the uruey
taking twelve days. From Debbeh he came
to k"rii in an English pinnace. Abdul
kerim says that Farag, upon whom Gordon
relied implicitly, WAS really the rsr-"n who
delivered khur.oum over 10 Ii Mnhdls
troops. When they entered he city it was
Farag who prevented the garrison from
firing upon them.
The story that Farag had once been q
slave, and that Gen. Gordon secured his
Liberation, and that when he subsequently
entered Gordon's service the latter was de-
ceived into mistaking Farag's zeal for evil
dence of gratitude, is corroboraled by the
CANVASS. He says that when Gordon made
Farhg military commandment he used 10 re-
ceive letters from FL Mahdi. When Gordon
would ask him about this correspondence
Farag would say they We're unimportnm',
and Gordon apparently TOOK hIu at MS
word.
Concerning the massacre in Khartoum Abdul
Kerim states that Gen. GOrdOns clerk and the
chief clerk of the arsenal We're killed. Ell Mahdi
did not enter KhaItoum Until the third day after
its captulation. he inspected the city and then
returned to OaIdurman where he remains. After
| zen. Gordon fell. Abdul Kerim says, the a rabs
killed his clerk and nine Others with spears. The
others who were at the tine with Gordon escaped
The ca as declares that with the exception Of
| the attack in which these murders were commit
| ted there fighting in khartoum. During
the attack, however, all the Europeans and most
of tho notables were killed. While the attack
was in progress the male inhabitants Of tho city
| joined the insurgents. Abdul states that no
women or children were killed, and that all who
submitted to the invaders aud surrendered their
valualhes were permitted to depart unharned
Gen. Gordons trusted messenger George has
arrived ut bu klea. He says that almost all the
| native accounts agree that General Gordon, on
finding himself betrayed, made n rush for the
| magazine. Finding the rebels in posse ssinn he
returned To tho euvar uant h.ISs and was killed
while trying to re enter it. Another account says
THAT Gen. Gordon rushed toward the magazine
| intending to explode it. and thus prevent the AIN.
munition, of which there were several tons, from
falling into the hands of the enemy. The
arabs quickly realized his intention and sho.
him dead
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence Of the Alexandra aa.este.

WARRINGTON. D. c.. Feb. Is, 1885
Mr. j. r. Tucker late yesterday evening
introduced bill in the House to allow ap
peals from inferior u. S. courts to the Su.
preme Court in all cases where States
rights or interests are involved, intended to
settle the present abnormal condition of
affairs in Virginia where there is conflict
cf authority between the Q. s. Circuit Court
and the State authorities in the matter Of
the receivabili,s of the coupons of Virginia
bonds for State dues. The bill was referred
to the committee on the Judiciary, which,
Mr.. Tucker ssys will report it favorably
About its passage by the House and Senate
he is by no means so certain, though he
says he will do the best he can 10 have it So
The HOUSE Committee on Coinage this
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ALEXANDRIA, V
WEDNESDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 10.

VrRe1s1ANs are not the only people VINO
have their eyes on Virginia. The fact there
fore that there has beeu remarKao'e
change in the decisions of the U. 5. Courts
respecting Virginia's debt, since the MA,
hopeites went out of power, has attrac!e"
notice az we'll without rs within her oor'
ders Al long az the Mahoneiles held con-
troll. or had chance to obtain or retain
control, of the State government, SO long
were all the decisions OF all the U. 5. courts
district, circuit and Supreme in their favor
and in favor of reputation. But as soon as
the democrats came to their own again. ana
Il became apparent TINT the day OF Malone
ism was clean gone for ever, a revolution at
once OCCURRED in the decisions of the courts
raferred to, and from that time onward they
have always been in favor Of the debt pay
era and against reputation. But no judi
cial decision is strange when rendered oy
court which was reorganizrd for The express
purpose of reversing its forw"r decision, as
was the U. s. Supreme Court, nor wheh
iudgeships are given to men AZ pay Tor par
tisau services, as has become the custom
under republican sway, and as recently made
plaringly apparent by the appointment OF
Mr.. John Paul of Virginia aad Mr.. Emory
Speer, of Georgia to U. 5. district Judge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
Residence DESTROYED by DYNAMITE.

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. lS.-A special
to the Oregonian from Wbatcom, Washing
ton Territory, says the new residence of
John f. S!enger, President of Washington
Colony, was blown to atoms last night by
dynamite. The loss is $1,000 No lives
but it is supposed to be the outcome of land
troubles which have been brewing for two
wears
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Sl255ss&
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
CONGRESSIONAL.
GUN UREoSIUfN al.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Fen. is, 1883.
SENATE.


SENATE.
At 1l:20 the chair announced quorum
present; the journal was read and morning
business proceeded with.
The chair laid before the Senate memo
rial of the legislature of Maine urging the
passage by Congress of the bill to authorize
the placiug of General Grant on the retired
list which was appropriately referred.
Mr. Ingalls,. from the Committee on the
Judiciary, submitted written report as
required by The Senate on the subject OF
courts martial, their proceedings and prac-
tice in times of peace.
At 1915 IL. N. the Senate went into ex-
ecutive session. In twenty minutes the
doors were re opened and Legislative bust
ness was resumed.
HOUSE
Unon the reconvening OF the House nj
10 o'clock this morning, in continuation OF
the session Of yesterday, the conference re-
port upon the District Of Columbia appro-
priation bill was agreed to.
The House then went into Committee of
the Whole on the River and Harbor bill.
Under an agreement one half an hour was
divided among the opponents of the bill.
The committee rose at 1850 and the
House adjourned.
At II O'Clock the session of to-day began
with prayer by Rev. J. J. Bullock, former
chaplain OF the Senate.
The House proceeded to the considera-
ton of business under the special rule.
Mr.. Elliott, Of Pennsylvania, from the
Committee on Elections, submitted a report
on the Missouri contested election case of
Mclean vs.. Broadhead, accompanied by a
resolution confirming the right Of the sitting
member Mr. Broadhead) to the seat. Laid
over for further action.
Mr. Payson, of Illinois, offered al amend
mrnt to the rule so as to make it in order
each morning to move to take from the
Speakers table, House bills with Senate
amendments, for the purpose of referring
them to appropriate commtte Referred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
The Child's Teeth .

Teeth are trou blesome things, both in
coming and going, Thousands OF children
die in teethng. Nj. J. H. Wicker of Mon
teZuma, GA, writes, Last spring, Browns
Iron Bitters saved the life of my little
eighteen. m ontbs-od girl, who was teeth
ing" Some people have an idea that this
medicine is only for grown-up people, but it
is just as valuable for little folks. 1t gives
them health and strength, and brings the
roses to many puny child's cheeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
DIED.

In Baltimore, or the 18th instant, at 1:3o
p. m, after short illness, fully trusting in the
Lord JESUS SAMUEL E, youngest son of Sarsn
z. and the late David Campbell, in the 10Th year
Of his age. %<3-Tne funeral will take place from
the residence Of his brother -in-hw, Anthem!
Brcnuer, on st Asaph street near King, st three
O'Clock p. m. on The 18th slant.
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Shut QnWn.

LYScHBURG, Va, Feb. IS The Victoria
iron miues and furnace 10 Rockbridge
county have shut down on account of over
stock, and 200 men are thrown out of en-
ploymeut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

The population of London is 3S15,OO0, which
is more than that of nine of the principal cities
of the United States. viz: Boston. 3G2 S39; New
York, 900 ,299; Philadelphia. SAT ITO; Balti.
more. 332,3l3 Cincinnati, 255, 139; St. Louis,
350.51S; Louisville, 1913 1853; New OrIcsn.,
216,09O; Jersey City 12O,722 total, ,s14 ,o47.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRs. WISsLows SOOTHING SYRUP, for ehi.
dren teething, is the prescription Of one OF tns
best female nurses and physicians in the I nl!e,
States, and his been used for forty years WIZ
never falling success by millions Of mothers ~,
their children. During the process Of teetn'Tss
its value is incalculable. It relieves the cn.a
from pain, cures dysentery and tiarrhGa' glpiIss
in the bowels, and wind-colic By giving nes''s
to the child it rests the mother. Price % cea 20
hottie. IL, o-iyrM,"&s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
The War in China.

PARIS, Feb.1S-A dispatch from Admi.
raj Courbet says I've have attacked The
Chinese squadron and gained a conpIets
victory"
Another dispatch says: "The French flea
has succeeded in sinking two of the ,hree
Chinese men of-war which took Refuge in
the Ningpo river on Saturday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

privileged class of a priviledged party and
u faction Of the republican party has made
itself, as regards executive office, close
corporation, even rs to faithful workers 81
its own political household.
OLD LINE WIG.
Feb. II. 1885
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Dead.

NORFOLK, Va, Feb IS -Ennch G. Chic
general superintendent of the Ssaboard and
Roanoke Railroad Company, died this
morning after short illness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
Hrs. Lowell's Condition.

LONDON. Feb. lS--Mrs. Lowell = >inEiro
slowly. No hope is entertained Of her rr
covery. She suffers no paiu to-day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18
MARRIED

At st. Mary's Church, February 18TH 1880, by
Rev. D. O'Kano, Mr.. ROBERT F. BRADLEY, sou
of Capt. John F. Bradley, of Charles county, Nd
to Miss CORNELIA A. WELLS, of this city -
Port Tobacco Times please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-02-18

Elizabeth Bony, ninety-six years of age,
living alone near Falmouth, KY, barred
the doors and windows OF her house, set
fire to the building and persisted in the
flames.
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Treaty Signed.

LONDON, Feb. 1S.-Thu treaty between ,,r,
many aud the Transvaal Republic has been 81 ,,at
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by, &c, w. Tinsley & Bro. Argued and
submitted.