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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
France and Egypt.

CAIRO, Apr! 24.-M. Barrere, the Consul
general of FraEce to Egypt, has been in
strueted by bis government 10 suspend all
official relations with Egypt aud to max
the declaration to the Egyptian government
that France declines to sanction the Egyp-
tian financial convention, and reserves to
herself complete liberty OF action.
LONDON, Apri! PA telegram from
Alexandria TO the Exchange Telegraph
Company states that the French Consul.
General has informed the khedive and
Nubar Pasha, the Egyptian Foreign minis.
ter, of his instructions to suspend official re-
lati1ns with the government OF Egypt. The
same telegram also states that the Consul
General has left Cairo for Alexandria to
embark for Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A fire in Norfolk county has destroyed
large quantities OF valuable timber.
Miss SaIie Page, daughter of Rev G. W.
Nelson OF Warrenton, was united IN matrl-
monv last Wednesday to Mr.. Hugh M. Mel
sou. of Clarke county The brides father
performed the marriage ceremony.
Mr. james D. Brady, Congressman from
the Petersburg district, lost an interesting
son, aged four years, Wednesday night with
diphtheria. 1t was only few days ago
that be lost a daughter from the same dis
ease.
Henrietta Ramsey, charged with murder
ing her husband, Thomas Ramsey, at Sea-
board, Northam pton county, last Saturday,
has been discharged, having proved that
the fatal shot was accidentally fired by de-
ceased himself.
Mr.. Decatur Griffith, employed in steam
saw-mill near Kimball, in Page county, fell
on the main belt and was carried around
the Gy-wheel of the engine and crushed to
death last Monday His head was terribly
mashed, and one of his legs was torn off at
the hip Joint and cut nearly in two. 1t was
the first day that he had been employed at
the saw-mill and be had been at work only
three hours when he was killed.
The body of white man five feet six
inches in height was washed ashore near
J. T. Ovens place, in Northumberland
county. on Monday. The body bore ind.
cations of having been in the water for
about two months. The man was dressed
in drab colored clothes, had sandy hair,
and appeared to be about twenty-five years
Of age. His left arm was broken. He was
buried near the place the body was found.
A large meeting of Norfolk merchants
interested in the establishment of new
bank in Norfolk WAS held in that city yes
terday. It was ascertained that more than
the proposed share for Norfolk for the es-
adjustment of bank of 100000 capital
had been already subscribed. Efforts are
being made to make the capital $500, 900,
and committee has gone To Baltimore,
where they will, by appointment, meet q
number Of Baltimore capitalists, who, it is
confidently expected, will subscribe the re-
mainder Of the capital stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
Disastrous Flood.

GAINESVILLE, Tex, April 24.-The most
disastrous flood ever known in this vicinity
visited Gainesville On Wednesday night ard
continued with little abatement throughout
Thursday. Pecan aud Eirn creeks which
empty into Trinity river just below the city,
rose with fearful rapidity in the darkness
Of the night. About o'clock in the morn
ing number Of houses in the bottom were
swept away, the occupants fleeing for their
lives, leaving everything behind. One child
was drowned, but there is reason to fear
the loss Of several other lives. From above
the town three houses passed down stream,
from which, above the rush Of the waters,
cries Of distress were plainly heard. The
loss of live stock in the vicinity is very
serious. Carcasses Of horses, cows and sheep
are passing by at frequent intervals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
RUSSIAN AND ENGLISH VESSELS AT Non

RUSSIAN AND ENGLISH VESSELS AT Nor
FoLK,-A dispatch from New York says
that it is thought that the conjunction Of
the Russian and English vessels at Norfolk
can hardly be accidental. Their command
ers, however, take pains TO show personal
good feeling, and they dined together at Ha.
vana. Capt Skrydotf, of the Strelok, is the
officer who, during the Russo-Turkish war,
went into the Danube with 81 torpedo boat
and blew up two Turkish men .ofwar."
The location of the two vessels is creating q
good deal Of excitement, and it is said that
they have been following each other for
some weeks. and are only waiting a decla-
ration OF war between England and Russia
TO start the fighting. A number of gentle
men interested in naval warfare have gone
to Norfolk from New York in hopes Of seeing
the battle If one occurs The vessels which
are the subject of discussion are the Russian
corvette rtrelok, Capt Skrydloif with $50
men, and the British man oCwar Garnet,
Capt. Hand, with $50 men. 1t is said that
the Garnet received orders TO follow the
Stretok and is awaiting an opportunity to
fight. 1t is thought that they will remain
at Hampton roads until declaration of war
is made, then clear from American waters
aud open fire on each other within three
miles of the coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24

THE CONFEDERATE BoNDs.-A CORES
pendent at Columbia of the Charleston
NeWs and Courier sends to that paper q
plausible explanation Of the causes for the
sudden demand some months since from
England for Confederate bonds. His story
in brief is that while all the special funds
deposited abroad by the Confederate gov
eminent for such departments as the ord
nance, quartermaster's, medical purveyor's
and the like, were surrendered to the
United States at the close of the war, one
fund-that of the secret service-escaped
discovery. as it was in the hands of private
individuals in England and France. Judah
P. Benjamin knew where, the several
amounts were, had them collected together
in the aggregate something over five mil
lions of dolars-and then, after consulta-
ton with others in the secret, determined
that this fund should be distributed among
the Confederate bondholders by the pay
ment of the coupon last due-that of Janu.
airy l, 1S65-and as much as possible of the
coupon previous. The bonds were gotten
together, the sudden demand being explain
ed by the ingenious rumor that the English
purchasers were to sue the United States
for payment, the distribution was made,
and the coupons cancelled. Nobody in
the secret" says the correspondent, made
any money out of it." The object was
simply to pay 10 those who had invested
their means in the bonds of the Confederacy
all the money left in the hands of its agents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
Ganeral Grants Condition

New YORK, April 24.-Gen. Grant did
not 20 to his room from the library where
the family and ex Gov. Stafford we're, until
II o'clock last night Being somewhat fa-
tigued with his exercise during The
day aud his MUD being still occu-
pied with the subjects of family chat
during the evening, the General was
wakeiul until one o'clock, when he fell
asleep and slept until five o'clock this morn
ing. Less than the usual amount of NOR
phine was administered during the night.
It is probable that the General and family
will spend the month of July at or near Sar-
atoea, and the month of August will be
passed on the Catskils.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24

The business of the week has been somewhat
improved. The change in the weather has had q
very beneficial effect. The warlike reports from
the markets are more active. The fishing season
has been quito successful so far. In monetary
circles there has been some excitement in conse-
quencc of the decision of the Supreme Court In
the Virginia coupon cases. but otherwise the as
pect of affairs generally is unchanged. Money is
easy and in Baltimore loans are quoted at per
cent per annum on accepted collateral, and dis
counts at 5s6. Money was easy in New York
yesterday, and call loans we're quoted at 1a1 "a
per cent per annum, closing at l. At the Bal
tmore Stock Board yesterday there was some dis
position to sell Virginia tax securities account
of the pronounced attitude of the read uster ele-
ment, and prices were lower, closing very dull
Consols sold ut 5Oib and So closing nominally
49laa5O and past due coupons, new, sold 46, clos
ing 44a4G The 1O-4O bonds brought 37ta and
373, closing offered at 81 against 80 bid and the
coupons sold at so to 511a for small amounts.
The IS sold at 80, and closed firm at 5Oha51t.
Railroad securities are very quiet and we quote
Va Midland LIST at 113; do. I'd 1884,; do Sd
96a96ib do. 4th So; do. 5th 93s. do. inc.
50 kaa55.
New YORK, April 24.-The stock market was
e extremely dull and featureless during the first
hour to-day. Prices at the opening showed little
if any change from last evenings closing quota.
ions, and the range Of fluctuations unusually
narrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
NEWS OF THE DAY.
Twenty-four persons have been killed bI
on avalanche at Seydisford, Iceland.

Twenty-four persons have been killed by
an avalanche at Seydisford, Iceland.
1t is reported that the Bosphore EgypfieM
difficulty has been amicably adjusted by
France and England.
1t is stated that cholera has reappeared. at
Cairo, and that seven deaths from the dis
ease have occurred there.
The 325th anniversary Of Shakspeare's
birthday was celebrated with much ceremo
nv at Stratiord. on Avon, yesterday.
Mr.. Harry Randall, a brother of Congress
man Samuel j. Randall died suddenly We'd
nesday afternoon at his home, in German
town, Pa.
The forest fires in New Jersey have de.
stroycd many thousand dollars worth oil
timber and other property, besides several
honestead5.
While out driving yesterday Gen. Grant
was weighed and his weight was found 10
be Ill pounds. When last weighed, near
" three mouths ago, bis weight was l62
pounds.
Cecilia Williams, coored sarVant-grI
employed by W. Ii. Carrick, Of Philadelphia
took ofiense at the course of her mistress
and was detected in au attempt to burn the
house yesterday morning.
Miss Constance Edgar, stepdaughter o.
Col. Jerome N. Bonaparte and greatgrand
daughter of Daniel Webster, was clothed
with the habit and veil of the Order OF the
Visitation at the convent, Park avenue and
Centre street Baltimore yesterday afternoon
The quantity Of herring taken from thu
Susquehanna in the last forty.eght hours i:
simply enormous, and the river seems still
to be alive with them. The number taken
both by the OILERS and haulers is limited
only by their ability to sell or take care OF
them for curing. The branch herring have
almost disappeared, aud the catch is now o
good size and quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
Auplication for Pardon Pefused.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-Presdent CIeve.
land has refused to exercise the power of
executive clemency in regard to the SEN
tence of Gen. D. G. Swain, Judge Advocate
General of the Army. After the sentence
of the court. martial which recently tried
him was approved by President Arthur,
and after the new chief executive
had assumed the duties of his office,
Gen. Swain appealed to the latter for a
pardon on the ground that he had not
heen allowed fair trial The sentence of
the court was suspension from duty for -
wears on half pay. The "haif pay" will
amount to about So 900 year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Bos-

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Bos-
sieu vs.. Henkel. From the Circuit Court
of Rockingham county. Affirmed, Judge
Fauntleroy delivering the opinion, Judge
Richardson dissenting.
Greenhow VS. James's executor. From
the Circuit Court of the city of Fredericks-
burg. Affirmed, Judge Hinton delivering
the opinion, Judge Lewis concurring IN
the result, Judges Fauntleroy and Richard
son dissenting.
;Cralle VS.. Cralle From the Circuit Court
of Nottoway county. Appeal dismissed as
being improvidently awarded, Judge Hin
ton delivering the opinion.
Sargent VS.. Lanford. From the Circuit
Court of Lynchburg. Affirmed by divided
court. Absent, Judge Richardson.
Hardy VS.. Norfolk Manufacturing Com
many. Petition for rehearing denied.
Commonwealth vs. the Petersburg Rail
road Company Argued and continued un
til to. day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
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BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
The Gathering European War Cloud

LONDON, April 24.-Military preparations
continue undated and the reserves are rap
idly modifying. Barracks throughout the
kingdom are preparing quarters for posi-
BILE call on Inc militia. The ammunition
factories belonging to the government, up to
the present, have been unable TO supply all
demands but numerous offers have been re-
ceived from private firms capable of efficient
work.
The STANDARD says: The extreme tension
in the relations between England and Rus.
STA continues, but as yet there has been no
absolute diplomatic rupture. This is he last
disqueting form in which the truth can be
told. The deadlock is not whit less seri
GUS because the day passed without bring
ing the crisis. 1t is no longer question of
disputed frontier We believe negotiations
gu that subject are for the moment set aside.
Satisfaction for the Pepjdeh incident mo-
nopolizes the whole regard Of the ministers
and ambassadors. The more it is discussed
tho more bopelessly remote appears the pros
pect of an agreement. IL demanding salts
faction England is simply telling the mis-
chievous fire brands who shelter themselves
under the authority of the Gear, that finley
persist in the old game they will no longer
play it with IMMUNITY.
The Times says there is 10 reason why the
crisis should not suddenly become acute if
Russia is determined not TO avail herself of
Englands advances, and the maintenance
of diplomatic relations will lead to no use.
lul end. The withdrawal of Sir Edward
Thornton and Baron De Staal will not OF ne-
cessity lead TO final rupture, but will, how
ever, accentuate the position and warn other
powers of the necessity of bringing immedi
ate pressure TO bear on Russia, if they wish
to avert war
The opinion is gaining ground at Berlin
that war will be declared before the end OF
the month.
A deputation of dervishes is soon to be
sent from Cabul to the Court Of Box ara,
and to the Khan of Khiva, pointing out the
fact that war between Russia and England
will have religious, as well rs u political
character which will menace the indepen
deuce Of their faith Another dcpula!ion of
Mohammedans will ask for assistance and
urge the Turcomans to seize the chance Of
freeing themselves from Russian yoke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
A Sufferer by the Colon Fire.

New ORLEANS La, April 24.-Mr. J. B.
Van Wessom, who arrived from Colon yes
terday, says he is on his way to interview
the French minister at Washington regard
ING recent occurrences on the Isthmus of
Panama. Van Wessom is FrenchmaD,
and is commission merchant aud banker,
and claims to have lost, in the conf ,gra.ion
at Colon, $4,000. The underwriters refuse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
ALEXANDRIA,
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL "a.

THE OBJECTION made to the appointment
of Anthony NJ. Kelley as Minister TO l'aiy
st rikes at one of the fundamental prlnclpies
If American liberty. Free speech 10 Inc
ri1ht of every American citizen; ana II d
man ia to be rendered incapable OF serving
his country abroad because he has, at so"e
time. made adverse criticisms on the poiicy'
foreign or domestic,of the State or sovereign
to whom he may be accredited, no man VINO
has ever edited newspaper can nave q lot
eisn mission, and we must be represented by
= sat oftoadies who will neither reflect honor
ou rhe American name, nor afford protec
,i,n tn American interests. Nobody VINO
has expressed sympathy for the sunerlngs
of Ireland must intrude at the Court OF ot
James: our representative at Berlin must
b. full hedged Bismarckian the mission
at St. Petersburg must be filled by one VINO
approyes the partition of Poland and sym
psthizes with Russia in her effort TO stamp
ont ths love of country from the hearts OF
the unfortunate countrymen OF kosciusKo
and Pulaski, and an admirer OF kossutn must
be carefully kept away from Vienna. III
1870, Rome was, confessedly, an lndepen'
dent State, and the Pope was universally
acknowledged as its sovereign. 1t pleased
the government of Victor Emanuel TO an
mex it to Italy. Whether that action was
right or wrong has nothing to do with the
present question Mr. Kelley thought 1t
wrong. aud he said so emphatically, as ne
had An undoubted right to do. len years
before that he had not only criticised the
measures of the government of the United
States, but had joined in armed resistance
to them; yet he is commissioned to repre-
sent that government. Are we TO lnrapac
itate man for expressing opinions ABOUT
the foreign policy of another government
whilst we give him honorable position I'M
der our own? An answer in the affirmative
would be rather too absurd for acceptance.
1t is to be hoped, therefore, that the Al
miuistration will maintain the right OF Tree
speech, and take no step backward 10 the
assertion of American rights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24

THE REMARKABLE attachment OF Score.
,ary Lamar for the republicans in his depart
ment is strikiugly illustrated by at least two
Instances: the Formerly the retention rs his
private clerk Of the one who filled the same
position for his predecessor, though the man
Is such partisan that no refuses to show
him letters sent to the department contain
ing information about prominent republi-
cans, and the latter,in which he is so 10th to
let the republican attorney general for his
department 60, that the man is forced to re-
quest him to accapt the resignation he ten
dered long ago aud to appoint some one in
his Dlace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24

TIE STAR-RoUTE TRIALs-Several SEN
sational scenes have occurred in the Wash
,ngton Criminal Court room this week in
the trial VIM. Dickson, the foreman of the
tempting to corruptiy influence his associ-
ates. Mr.. Dickson, his counsel and several
Of the witnesses, have spoken of ex Attorney
General Brewster several times in euch a
manner as to call for the interference of the
court. It is alleged plumply that Mr.. Brew
ster undertook through his subordinates of
the Department Of Justice, o'pack the jury
In order to obtain convictions. Elk United
States Marshal Henry, the friend of Gar
field, who was removed by President Ar
thur at tho instance of Mr.. Brewster, testi,
fed in the most direct terms yesterday that
Brewster Cameron, the general manager of
the Department of Justice, came to him
with a list Of names, which, he said, the
Attorney General wished to be put on the
jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24

The RECENT removals and appointments
In the navy yard atMare Island were made,
Secretary Whitney says, in consequence OF
the partisan course pursued by the removed
In the election of 1882, and in the interest of
good government. II the Secretary be q
man Of one mind, and have the same. detes-
tation of official psrtisanism and the same
high regard for decent government, in Vir-
ginia as in California, there will be no
further delay in making as many removals
and appointments in the navy yard at Nor.
folk as there have been at Mare Island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
CHANGES PREDIcrED.-It is learned that

CHANGES PREDICrED.-It is learned that
there will be some sweeping changes made
in the Indian Bureau and Land Office of the
1st of May The changes will affect the
heads of departments and chief clerks more
particularly. The alleged reason for the
removals is the knowledge of fraudulent
transactions and had management of public
business on the part of these officials, which
has come to the commissioners in charge of
renee Of these frauds that the chief officials
are to be changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24

To SHOW that Virgiuiaus don't bear
malice, but, on the contrary are conspicu.
ously forgivins in their dispositions, it is
only necessary to say that ut tho Kelley
BANQUET in Richmoud last Wednesday, Gov.
Cameron, the man who short time ago
said General Mahone's toe-nails were
worth more than all their boosted honor
and chivalry," was introduced as the one
"the com mittee had selected as entitled to
speak in the name of Virginia, not only be-
cause he Is an able, capable, aud faithful
public servant, but BECAUSE he is one OF her
true cons" aud that he Is was received with
"yells Of applause"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24

TRUE TO their nature. the republicans lug
sectopalism into the matter Of the recent de-
csion of the o. s. Supreme Court, and say
that decision twas sustained by Justices
Field. Harlan and Woods, the three South
ern Justices But. and just as character
i,tic of them, the statement referred to is as
reckless as incorrect Justice tieid 10
Northern man and resd, nj OF the NORTH;
Justice Woods il native of the North AID
has been a resident of the South only
short time, and Justice Harlan, though
Kentuckian, is what is known as scalaWag,
and consequently more anti Southern than
the most ultra Northern man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
Inciting Indians to War.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, April PA Fargo,
OAK, special to the Globe says: A tourist
just returned from the National Park re-
ports the Indians in Montana quite uneasy.
Emi5saries from Riel have been among
them iaciting the bucks to 60 to war against
the Dominion. One hundred and fifty of
them crossed the Northern Pacific tracks
Sunday, bound North, and if trouble con.
tinues many warriors of Wyoming, Mon
taua and the Black Hills will 60 North to
Join Riel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
HEAVY SNowsroRM.-A Denver, {

HEAVY SNowsToRM.-A Denver, Col,
dispatch of last night says THE heaviest
snowstorm ever known in this section of the
country set in at o'clock last night and
lasted until o'clock this evening. Fully
twenty inches ofsnow fell; as much as the ag-
cregate ofthe previous falls of the whole win
roofs have fallen in, but without fatal results
so far as reported. The storm was general
throughout the State, but railroad trains
are moving nearly on time. The storm was
Of ncalculable benefit to the cattle inter-
gst1"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
The Vicksburg Fire.

YICKsBURG, Miss, April 24.-The search
for bodies was prosecuted all day yesterday
among the ruins of the late fire. Six were
recovered and have been identified. They
were all found in the cellar of the store &C.
cupied by Mrs. Bloom. The search will be
continued until the debris is cleared away
1t is now thought more than twenty lives
vera Lost
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
Fiendish Plot Fooled.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., April PA plot to
wreck the mail train on the New York,
Providence and Boston Railroad last night
was revealed by man who overheard the
tiends planning the matter, and the train
was saved from destruction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24
The Late Explosion in London.

LONDON, April 24.--It is now quite clear
that the explosion yesterday was not eaus
ed by gas. Officials are of the opinion that
it was caused by the spontaneous ignition
of a specimen of torpedo explosive, which
had been sent to the Admiralty for inspec-
ton. The general belief is that the explo-
sive agent was not dynamite
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-24

to pay his claim, with others, on the ground
of incendarism and war. Van Wessom
thinks il the captain of the steamer Colon
had delivered the arms to Prestan, for which
the latter had a bill of ladipg, the property
of aliens would have been respected.