Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03
LETTER FROM PRINCE WILLIAM.
CORRESPONDENCE of the Alexandria GAzErrE.)

Correspondence OF the Alexandra GAZErTE.l
RRENTsyILLE, Oct. From readings
make the canvassing of the democratic
candidates, one grand ovation of Fitz. Lee,
and "a matter of course his adjuDcts and
auxiliaries, Massey and Ayers. His cay
alcade in Madison and Shenandoah couu
ties was creative Of new democratic birth
from the loins of both the republican and
readiuster parties, which forces wall
in the orgauet (the Uhig). And by parity
OF reasoning the same democratic gain will
be obtained throughout the State. To illus
trate, beyond question, we will get st least
sixty colored votes, which will make The
difference Of one hundred and twenty in
the majority of Prince William. Add that
gain to the hundred counties and you will
have difference of six thousand votes in
the State, increasing the majority Of the
last election by that much. How glad VIC
are here at the threshold of General Fiz
Lee, who know and knowing him admire
and love him; how glad we are to see that
he is go much admired, his chivalric spirit
appreciated, and that admiration SO certain
to inaugurate him into the guhernatorial
chair. Farewell, then to small William, and
tympanum Of loyal, democratic cars, and
the haven Of prosperity. The several execu-
tive committees of the State and counties
seem to be alive to their work, and hold il
| We are advertised thoroughly in this coun
ty, and speaking by orators of clcquence
| will be heard at every cross soad and vii
| Hisn I =,
| ticket is the acclaim, anu Prince William
will increase her uniform majority of seven
hundred largely.
Notwithstanding the i'll fortune Of
farmers of the last year, yet they
are preparing for good acreage of wheat.
| May the season be propitious and amply ro-
pay them for the losses OF the last year.
| The fair prospect of corn, when shocking
commences will vanish. The ears look to
be well filled, but when denuded Of the
shuck long grainless end is exposed, which
materially lessons the average crop. The
mast Of the forests however will remedy the
shortage in this section; may it be so where
ever else, so far as the hog crop is involved.
On the the lower borders OF the county
adjoining, Stafford, I learn that many
cattle are dying, but whether from
uro-pneumonia or the North Carolina
tick is the question for decision. This
tick is described to me as q bug re.
sembing the sheep tick, and wonderful in
power Of reproduction or perpetuation Gifts
Species 1t is said by those who have made
examination that upon . full grown one
there is lesser one c'inging about the
throat of the larger, suggesting the perrst
uation of the oppossum. However that
may be, it is certainly SO that cattle have
died with the moro exposed parts, to wi:
bags Of COWS, the inner thighs and ears ard
all parts Of the animal where spaTseIy pre-
tected by hair, covered with these
ticks. In the same section the hog cholera
is prevailing to limited extent.
1 hear good democratic news from old
Stafford and King George.
We are all busy here now preparing for
the County and Circuit Courts, which arc
held respectively on the first and second
Monday in October; but there is very little
business, yet that little has to be attended
to. Drought in this section OF country is
not news, so say nothing about it, yet you
will advertise it whether or no. SANK.