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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

Correspondence of the Alexandria GAzETTE)
RICHMOND, Va, Dec 17.-Delegate Mayo,
Of Westmoreland, one of the republican
leaders in the House, was very attentively
listened to to-day when he was attacking
the federal judiciary for threatening to ar
rest Auditor Marye for refusing to receive
coupons in payment of taxes. He evinced
a great interest in the subject, and he ham
died Judges Hughes and Bond with gloves
off, but did not, think, call either of their
names during his whole speech. No one
else had anything to say on the subject, for
as soon as Mr.. Mayo finished his attack
upon the great government at Washington
delegate from the "Black Belt'' arose and
asked permission to introduce bill to re-
lieve somebody from paying debt. Mr..
Mayo made very good speech in fact he
spoke better than he has ut any tine here
tofore.
The committee appointed Ey the House
to attend the convention at Hampton, at
which was discussed the problem, "How
can the oyster beds be best protected"
meant no discourtesy in not attending the
convention. They thought that as the SEN
timent of the convention would be made
known to the Legislature, it would accom-
plsh the desired end.
Senators Heaton aud Meredith were pretty
hard on Superintendent Farr to-day when
the Office of Superintendent of Public Iu-
struction was filled by the election Of DR..
Buchanan, of Smyth. Mr.. Farr was strong
ly eulogized by the republican leaders in the
House, but the republican Senators had lit
tie or nothing TO say in his behalf.
The investigation into the affairs Of the
Colored Normal School at Petersburg, is
being steadily conducted. The testimony
is being taken by stenographer and the
record will be quite voluminous.
r p O.
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The UNITED STATES courts have decided
that the coupons of Virginia bonds, bearing
on their face the agreement that they will
be received for taxes, shall be so received.
The Auditor of Virginia refuses to receive
them, under the laws Of his State. AS the
laws Of the United States have been decided
by the arbitrament of bloody war to be
the supreme laws Of the land, the legitimate
consequence is that the Auditor is threaten
ed with arrest for persisting in his refusal to
obey those laws and to receive the coupons.
And yet republican member of the Vir.
ginia House of Delegates yesterday rose in
his seat, offered resolution to protect the
Auditor, avowed his readiness to stop the
aggregation of federal power, and said the
sovereignty of his State claimed his first
duty. The most remarkable thing about
the whole proceeding was that the resolu-
tion was adopted, though up to that time it
was generally supposed the majority of the
House of Delegates was composed ofreason.
able members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18

BONDS IN HER SToCKING.-A st. Paul
(Minn.) special says: A handsome woman
of about forty years appeared at the Omaha
depot recently and bought ticket for St.
Paul. Shortly afterwards she stepped into
the Office and appeared nervous. She told
Mr.. B!skely, the agent, that she had large
sum Of money on her person and was afraid
to 90 alone, as there were several men in
the waiting room that she thought were
watching her. She stated that she had
been travelling through Enrope, and stopped
Off in New York several days on her return,
where she had obtained $4,000 worth OF
Government bonds and $1,000 in money,
making in all $25, 900, which she carried on
her person. Mr. Bakely and the other
employees doubted Ter story, and asked
her where the money was. "In my
stocking" was the answer, at the same
time reaching down and drawing there.
from q bunch of paper, which she showed
them, and which proved to be genuine Gov.
ernment boDds. She counted them, and
sure enough there was just $50 000 of them.
Mr. Blakely told Dan Harkins, the baggage
master. that he had better accompany her
to St. Paul. He consented and came along.
When they reached the city she stepped
into a jewelry store and purchased him
handsome pin, which is said 10 be q dia-
mond. lie then accompanied her to the Mer-
chants Hotel, where she intended TO stop.
She placed the utmost confidence in tho baggage
master, and told him her husband was worth
5000 900
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NEWS OF THE nav

1t is announced that Jay Gould will leave
New York in his yacht for southern points
in about ten days. His intention of with
drawing from Wall street is said to be IN.
changed.
Rev. Chauncey c. Williams, Bishop-elect
of the Diocese of Easton, has been notified
of his election, and expresses himself 5
deeply sensible of The compliment, but ha.
not decided whether he will accept.
A fire which started Wednesday night in
s. P. Hubbard's warehouse, Jacksonville,
Fla, communicated to the Abel block, in
which were the Herald newspaper, Hazens
billiard parlors, Kurtz Bros, and several
other firms. The buildings in the rear of Nc
Confines, Hubbard's and Abell's blocks, on
the wharf, with their contents, were also
destroyed. The loss is estimated at $50.
600 and the insurance at $350000.
A special Washington dispatch says Tho
Randall men, finding themselves beaten in
the fight over the House rules, have been
consulting in regard to bill to be offered
giving the Executive power to veto certain
portions in the. appropriation bills, which
appear to him excessive. This bill will be
offered in January. Mr.. Randall was with
the President for two hours last night. con-
sultpg about this matter, and it is under
stood that he will not make an extra fight
against the proposed change, as he sees tho
new code will pass.
The Presidential succession bill passed
the Senate yesterday with 10 opposition
from either party. The proposition for
counting the electoral vote was defeated.
The bill provides that. there being no Presi-
dent and no Vice President, the succession
goes to the Secretary Of State, the Secretary
of the Treasury, the Secretary CT War, tho
Attorney General, the Postmaster General,
the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary
of the Interior, in The order named. 1t also
strikes out those sections of the Revised
Statues which provide Tor special election
in the event of q vacancy in the Presidcn-
tial office, there being no Vice President,
the effect CT which will be that whoever sue.
ceeds to the office will occupy it for the full
term for which the latest incumbent was
elected.
Yesterday morning, in the United States
Court at Atlanta, GA, Judge Mccoy de-
cided the contested election case growing
out of the recent prohibition election in the
county. He had previously granted Il tenn.
porary order restraining the ordinary from
announcing the result of the election which
continue this injunction, deciding the case
against the liquor men on every point.
There is in the bill adopted provision that
Georgia wines may be sold, but as wines
from other States were excluded, that
portion of the bill, Judge Mccoy decides,
is unconstitutional, and mo wines can be
sold. Judge Marshall J. Clark, of the Full
ton county Superior Court, granted Il tenn
porary injunction last night restraining Or
binary Calhoun from announcing the result
of the prohibition election. lie will hear
the argument for d permanent Injunction
next Monday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18
II ia understood to day that Mr.. Randall,

It ia understood to day that Mr.. Randall,
if the new rules be adopted. will introduce
a hill empowering the President to veto any
proyison he may object 20 in any bill, with.
ont vetoing the entire bill. Such bill it is
said would be likely to pass, as leading
members of both parties are on record as
favorable to it.
Capt. John Wise, of Virginia, was at the
CAPITOL Yesterday and saw Senator Malone
and Representative Brady. He was inter-
viewed by some newspaper, men,a and among
other things said he was elected Governor of
his State last month by eight thousand ma
iority but had been counted out by the demo
Gratis. He also said the pLbicans had but
| little show in Virginia now,as the democrats
had all the machinery of government IN
their hands, but that he and General Ma
hone would remain in the State, watch af-
fairs, and take advantage Of any opportunity
that might occur.
The Dakota question was up again IN The
Senate to-day, Mr. Vest, of Missouri, favor.
ing the resolution of Mr.. Butler for COM
mittee of Investigation, and denouncing the
meeting of State legislature in Dakota and
the election of q. S. Senators before Con
gress had admitted that Territory Is State
into the Union, as revolutionary, and ex-
posing Mr.. Campbell, the instigator and
fomenter Of the whole affair, as one of the
chiefs of the carpetbag ring during the out
rageous Kellogg sway in Louisiana. Mr.
Plumb, Mr.. Harrison, and other republicans
tried to make party matter of the resolu
ton, said those who knew Mr.. Campbell
better than Mr.. Vest did liked him better
and contrasted the action Of the demo
Gratis now in attempting to keep States
out of the Union, with that wher
they would not let them stay in it, Bu
Mr. Vest said the past had nothing to do
with the present, and that such illusions
would not deter him from saying what he
had to say And they Gid not for he con
tinued his speech. and made strong argu
ment against the legality of the proceedings
in Dakota.
The Congressional Record Of to-day con
tains all the nominations that have bee.
made, and hereafter will publish all thost
that will lie made and such action rs may
be taken upon them.
The Senate to-day passed bill allowing Mrs
Grant pension of $4,000 a year and giving he
the ranking privilege
Senator Mcpherson, who introduced bill 70
making Alaska penal colony for the Uuitei
States, says ho did so by request; is not re
sponsible for it, aud is as much opposed to TIL
establishment of such colonies as any other MAJ
| can b.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Hon. John S. Wise does not think there
is any hope for republicans as n party in
Virginia.
Tuesday last was lucky day for Hon.
John w. Daniel. The Virginia Legislature
presented him with United States Sena-
torship and his wife presented him with Il
bouncing boy baby.
A colored sailor named A. Saunders, cap
tain of the hold on the United States steam
or Swatara, fell dead in the streets Of Ports
mouth Wednesday night. He was tho first
colored man ever enlisted in tho United
States Navy, and entered the service over
forty years ago.
The case of w. r. Smith, late clerk in
the auditors Office, charged with embezzle-
ment, was called in the Hastings Court Of
Richmond yesterday, when two physicians
appeared and testified that tho health OF the
accused was such as prevented him from
appearing in court. Smith has been in Jail
more than year.
At the oyster convention, at Hampton,
yesterday resolutions were passed against
a special tax for oyster protection; against
tax On vessels buying and carrying oysters
against dredging in any State waters de-
manding repeal of a number of laws, among
them that of renting out planting grounds
by the State, after which the convention adj
journed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18
Young Lady Killed.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 1S.-Miss Jessie
Clark, II years of age, and daughter of S.
M. Clark. of Mckenzie, was shot and killed
at that place last night. She was called
upon at her residence by Edward McGhee,
and the visitor was ushered into the parlor,
where he engaged in conversation with Miss
Clark. The report of q pistol was heard
soon afterward and members of the family
rushed into the room and found Miss Clark
lying dead on the floor, while near her
stood McGhee. An examination of the body
showed that bullet had entered the back
of her head, causing instant death. McGhee
was arrested on suspicion of having fred
the fatal shot, but the confusion was so
great that no definite particulars could be
ascertained. A jury of inquest was sum
moned and an investigation will be had to.
day. 1t is believed by McGhee's friends
that the killing was accidental.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18
From Mexico.

MONTEREY, Mex, Dec. 18.-The where
abouts of Ex-Governor Sepulyeda has not
been generally known for the'past few days,
and it was supposed among many Of his
friends that he was combining himself to the
privacy of his residence. The fact now
leaks out that he is prisoner in the mill
tary gnard house by order Of the federal
government. Much indignation is express
ed at this second breach of faith on the part
of Gen. Reyes. The revolutionary forces
which have been in this city for some days
are gradually leaving in small bands under
commanders. One Of these compa-
MES, on arriving ut Sabinas, north OF
this city, endeavored to force the municipal
authorities to pay sum of money. A fight
occurred in which the revolutionists were
defeated, losing their captain. Fears are
entertained that these small bands will re-.
solve themselves into banditt, greatly to
the detriment of travel in the country.
Gen. Reyes, acting Governor, has appointed
Manuel Rodrigues, late chief of the revolu-
tionists, federal alcalde of Lampasas, In the
northern part Of the State. This is great
surprise to the citizens here, but Is consider
ed as stroke of good policy on the part of
the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18
Troubles with Indians.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. 1S.-A special to
the Pioneer Press from Helena, Mont, re.
ceived at an early hour this morning says:
"W H. Combs, in charge of Eddy, Ham
mond & Co.'S store at Arlee, was assaulted
by two Indians supposed to be spokanes,
who forcible entered the store and drove
him out. Combs fred at them, killing one
and seriously wounding the other. Sheriff
Lane and posse left Missoula for Aree, yes
terday afternoon, to quiet any disturbance
which might be engendered by the affair.
Last night he wired the authorities calling
for military aid saying that the Indians bad
taken from him some prisoners whom he
had arrested. A detachment of troops has
gone out from Missoula. The white settlers
at Arlee have taken an engine and left the
place. There are some 300 Indians there"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18
COMMUNICATED.

CONCERT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
ALEXANDRIA INFIRMARY.-The ladies OF
the Alexandria 1ufirmary and the. citizens Of
Alexandria return most hearty thanks to
those who gave so rare Il musical and liter
airy treat on Tuesday evening, and also to
those who by their contributions helped to
make the affair success. 1t is even more
blessed to give than to receive" May each
one who kindly came to our help in time of
need realize in full measure such blessed
ness. They came and went with such rap.
idity that no time was given for official or
personal thanks. We can only hope that
such opportunity will BIO offered in the near
future, and that the receivers of the benefit
may have the pleasure of participating
in the blessing of giving something in the
way of courtesy and appreciation.
1t was delightful to those who personally
received the benefit. Everything seemed to
be without money and without price, and
for once the ladies' of the the Iufirmary
ceased from weary effort, and received in
Vulnerable favors. Kind friends planned
and carried on every thing for the coucert--
strangers save in common sympathy for
the sick and suffering, came in our midst
and left better than Santa Claus gifts be-
hind them. The use of Armory Hall was
freely given, fuel from one, gas from the
City Council, carriages from other persons
without charge and other aid kindly given.
We have time and again experienced abun.
dant kindness, but through the orginators
and performers of this concert has come
such showers Of Kindness that our hearts
are warmed as with Christmas cheer, and
IN view of the coming year we can the more
thank God and take courage. -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18

If THE proof of guilt of the men arrested in
San Francisco on Wednesday, charged with
a conspiracy to murder twenty of the lead
ing citizens of California for no other reason
than the fact that they have BY thrift and in
dustry acquired large fortunes, be estab.
lished, they should be hanged in as short a
time as the law will allow. No matter uu-
der what name the conspirators may have
acted, or what may have been their Interior
object, those who think like them should be
taught that this country is no place for them.
Here all men have equal opportunities; and
those who employ their talents must not be
murdered by those who bury theirs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18
COURT OF APPEALS .-Har

COURT OF APPEALS YESTERDAY. -Harri:
va. Commonwealth. From the Husting:
Court of Richmond. Reversed, Judge Lewis
delivering the opinion, Judges Lacy snt
Fauntleroy dissenting.
Browne vs.. Town Of Suffolk. Writ O.
error and supersedeas awarded to judg
ment of the Circuit Court Of Nansemond
county.
Spencer W.. Jones and ais Appeal allowed
and supersedeas awarded to the decree O.
the Circuit Court of Carroll county.
Gregory vs. Gates and als. From the
Circuit Court of Chesterfield county. AT
tirmed, Judge Hinton delivering the opin-
ion.
Fox Va. Cottage Building Fund Associa.
ton. Reversed, Judge Richardson deliver
ing the opinion.
SCOTS executor vs.. Scott, sc. Appeal
allowed to the decree Of Circuit Court OF
Culpeper county, rendered at June term,
1885.
Hollingsworth vs.. Sherman. From Circuit
Court of Rockingham county. Reversed,
Judge Lacy delivering the opinion.
Lovett vs. Thomas. From Circuit Court
of Loudoun county. Reversed in part and
approved in part, Judge Richardson deliver
ing the opinion.
Shoemaker, &C., vs.. Cake. Appeal and
supersedeas allowed to decree Of Circuit
Court of Nansemond county.
Bond vs.. Willis. Writ of error and super
sedeas awarded to judgment rendered by
Circuit Court of Orange county.
O'Bannon's administrators vs.. Harris, Sc.
Appeal allowed to decree OF Circuit Court
of Culpeper county.
Farley and wife vs. Tillar. Argued and
submitted.
The court adjourned to convene again on
the 5th of January next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18
The Farmers Bank of Orrville, Ohio.

ORRvILLE, Ohio, Dec. 1S.-James Sabine
has been appointed receiver of the Farmers
Bank of Orrville, which closed its doors
on Saturday. The sheriff has levied on all
cha!tels and other property of the four part
ners, D. c. Horst, Samuel Snsvely, David
Warfu and Isaac Horst. They are all
wealthy farmers. The liabilities are I'M.
known, but are estimated at $4,000 be-
sides loans and deposits of private parties,
including $1,000 of township funds. D. c..
Horst, the cashier, is also treasurer of
Baughman township.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18

1T is UNDERSTOOD that two at least,
Messrs. West and Trigg, of the Virginia
congressional delegation, if not more, are in
favor of unlimited and free coinage of the
standard silver dollars. It is bad enough
that the Government should be allowed, as
it is now, to rob thepeople of twenty cents
on every dollar Of silver it coins; but why
that special privilege should be allowed the
few silver mine owners is what even the
gentlemen referred to will find it hard to
make people of ordinary understanding COM
prehend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER ID.

WE CANNOT fully concur in the views e1'
pressed by the Washington Post as TO the
Kelley matter 1t seems to US that quite as
much offence was given by Italy as by Aus
tria. II we are to accept the doctrine that
to be persona grata to the government TO
which he is accredited, a minister must
never have said anything inconsistent with
its views, or in opposition to it's action, we
NAV as well, or even better, allow it to die
tate that his wife shall not be of class OF
psople who are not received at court. Mr..
Kelley made some remarks, as private cit
izen, fourteen years ago, on the public action
of the Italian government towards another
sovereignty, and Mr.. Curry, just accredited
to the court Of Spain, made speech equally
offensive to the large majority OF the span
ish people. Both had a perfect rign'' unuoi
onr Ia ws. to make those remarks, ana any
objection based upon them by foreign
power is an invasion of the rights of free
speech in America. The Spanish govern
ment has had the good sense to take no no
tice of Mr.. Curry's utterances; the Italian
ministry should not have been allowed to
criticise Mr.. Keiley's. If he, while acting as
our minister in Rome, had endeavored to
restore the temporal authority of the Pope,
there would have been good cause for de-
handing his recall, just as there would be In
Mr.. Curry's case, should he make use Of his
position for purposes of missionary propa'
gandsm in Spain, but we cannot afford to
allow either of those gentlemen to be ques
toned abroad for the exercise of their rights
at home. A minister may be persona an.
orata because be is not a person of good
education and breeding, or because his con-
duct or manners are offensive, or because he
NEEDLES in the internal affairs of the gov.
eminent near which he resides, but it is
surely quite ns repugnant to American prin-
ciples to consider him such because he has
expressed his opinions freely upon religious
or political questions, as it is because his
wife is of certain nationality or creed, OF
the manner of his marriage does notsuit the
directors. A mistake was made in the first
instance; Mr.. Kelley should not have been
permitted to resign, but the Italian govern
ment should have been allowed to refuse to
receive him, if it chose to do so, and then
the embassy at Rome, like that at Vienna,
should have been left vacant. 1t was the
ease with which Italy accomplished her OBJ
ject which embol 4ened Austria to endeavor
to dictate to us.
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servia and Bulgaria

VIENNA, Dec ia semi.oficial bulletin
issued at Nish yesterday Gays peace has
not yet been assured. Bulgaria demands
that Servia shall evacuate the Widdin dis
trict King Milan considers this on unfair
request. Servia seeks an armistice and
peace for political reasons, but if they are
not obtained she will continue the war to
the last extremity. She will, however, wait
until the enemy takes the offensive.
LONDON, Dec. 1S.-A report has been re-
ceived here that the Servian troops have
been withdrawn from the Widen district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18

A BILL HAS already been introduced in
Congress TO build ship railroad across the
isthmus of Tehuantepec. The fact that
such bill has the endorsement of the Pres.
ident is not sufficient reason for its pas
sage. All the money this Government has
for building railroads it should spend with
in the limits its own territory. 1t not only
hasn't any to spend outside of those limits,
but if it had, and were to do so, it would ne
oessarily run the danger of entangling for
eign alliances, which it has so far escaped
by following the advice of General Wash.
ington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-18
CAUCUS NoMINAT1oNs.-'rh caucus of

CAUCUS NoMINATIoNs.-The caucus oil
the democratic members Of the Legislature
yesterday nominated the following judges
Cumberland and Powhatan, William Pope
Dabney; Lunenburg, William II. Perry
Meek lenburg, William E. Holmes; Nanse-
mend, Wilbur J. Kiby; Norfolk county,
George D. Parker; Page, Alex. Brand !; Pat
rick, p. w. Sheler; Pittsylvania, ]. D. Coles
Smyth, George w. Richardson; Tazewell,
S. NJ. B. Coulling; Essex, W. e. Blakey
Pulaski, Isaac Hudson Russell, w. n. Hen
bricks; Accopac, George Il. Garrison Bote-
tourt, William i. Simmons Brunswick, T.
Z. Buford Buckingham, A. S. Hall; Mid
dlesex and Matthews, G. Taylor Garnet
Hanover, S. G. Redd.
The caucus meets again to day.