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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

AN IMPRoofPTU DUEL.-Near Jackson,
the county seat Of Northampton county,
North Carolina, occurred, a day or two ago,
q most tragic and unfortunate affair. Liv-
ing in the vicinity Of Jackson, within short
distance Of one another, were Edwin Goode
and VIM. Wheeler, two prominent citizens,
between whom there existed bad blood.
Goode was the owner of several head of
cattle, which had gotten into WheeIer's
field and eaten about one hundred and fifty
pounds of fodder belonging TO him. Whee-
Ter claimed that Goode was indebted 10 him
for the value of the fodder which his cattle
had eaten, but Goode, on the other hand,
held that he was not responsible for what
his cattle had done, and hence refused 10
pay fer The fodder The two men accident
ally met while passing along country road
when Wheeler, it is said, challenged Goode
for a fight Goode being brave and courage
Gus man promptly accepted the challenge,
and in a short time they were in deadly COM
bat Goodies weapon of defense was pocket
knife, while Wheeler had pistol. The
men fought for several minutes, and until
each was desperately wounded. Their con.
dition is such that it is is thought both will
die. Wheeler is terribly cut about the body
while Goode was shot twice. Wheeler is
about 45 years of age and Goode is about 40,
and both are married.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22
ruR GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

The Senate was not in session yesterday,
having adjourned on Saturday till to-day.
In the House of Delegates the bill to ap.
propriate $4,000 to wounded and disabled
soldiers was amended, so as to provide that
the sum of seventy thousand dollars, or so
much thereof as may be necessary, be and
the same is hereby appropriated out of the
public treasury to pay the claims properly
allowed upon applications heretofore made
under the act of Assembly, approved Feb.
ruary 25th, 1854, entitled an act to give aid
to the citizens of Virginia wounded and
manned during the late war whilst serving
as soldiers or marines and the Auditor of
Public Accounts is hereby authorized to is
sue his warrants on the Treasury to pay
the same to the parties entitled thereto, IS
provided for in the aforesaid act; provided
that in any case where the application of
any disabled soldier has been approved by
the Auditor, and such disabled soldier has
died after the filing Of the same, the amount
that otherwise would be paid to him under
this act shall be paid TO his widow, ifiving,
aud if not, to his infant children" and, as
amended, was ordered TO its engrossment
and will come up on it's passage early in
January.
Thererort of the Committee for Courts of
Justice. which was adopted, says that under
the constitution and laws as construed by
the latest decisions of the Court of Appeals,
the terms Of Office of all the county judges
Of this Commonwealth expire on the 31st
day Of December, 1856. As 10 the counties
Of Pulaski, Wise, Greensvile and King and
Queen, which counties have since the last
a~nl OIL Fnr t,. irIn
been established with seperate judicial dis
tricts, and county court judges elected
there for, 10 direct judicial determination has
been made as to the expiration of the terms
Of office Of said judges, yet in view of the
principles enunciated in the case Of Burks
W. hinton, their terms also expire on the
3lst day of December, 1885 along with all
the other county court judges CT the State.
In view of this opinion, and to avoid the
complications and difficulties that may
arise by pursuing another course, the COM
mttco submitted the foregoing conclusions
and recommended the election Of judges for
the counties aforesaid for the regular term
beginning January 1st, 1856.
The judges for the counties named above
will he elected on Inc 3lst OF December,
soon after the rcassembling Of the General
Assembly.
A bill was introduced to incorporate the
colored Agricultural and Industrial Associa.
ton of Virginia, the headquarters of the
said association to be in the city Of Peters
burg or any other city with g population OF
FIVE thousand.
The contested election case OF Finch
against Jones, from Mecklenburg county,
was continued until after Christmas.
There were only tifty-two members of the
House in their seats-just two more than a
quorum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

Love BOUND TO WIN.-Ella Bigelow, aged
nineteen years, and Hartley Baysinger, aged
twenty-five years, residents of Doylostowp, O., a
small village, near Akron, had been engaged to be
married for the past two years. Miss Bigclow's
parents objected to the match, and for tho past
year have kept vigorous watch upon the young
lady, even going so far as to lock her in her room
at night. Sunday, while attending Sunday school,
Miss Bigelow suddenly started from hor seat and
ran out of the door, where she was met by her
lover, who quickly placed her in buggy he had
in waiting, and the couple drove of as fast rs the
horse could run. The cnraged father Of Miss
Bigclow as soon he could recover from the
shock procured horse and started in pursuit
Meanwhile Baysingcr had engaged the services of
young man, who was to drive at short distance
behind the fleeing couple, and serve as DOGGY to
deludc tho parent When Dgelow came within
sight Of the confederate tho latter turned down a
side road, whittier Bigelow followed him, thus
losing track of his daughter ard her lover. who
drove to Newport, where they were married, af-
forwards returDng to Bavsingcr's home at
Doylestown. Bigelows wrath was terrible when
he overlook the cccoy, a1d he sHcars the end is
not vet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Attorney. General Ayers, says that he
will not be ready to argue in the Cluverius
case until about the first of February.
1t is reported in Richmond that the Whig
has been sold to Governor Cameron, but
nothing definite is known. The publica
ton of the paper has been suspended.
The Abingdon Examiner says: Judge
Ward left Thursday evening for New York,
for the purpose of receiving medical atten-
ton. Owing to the condition of the sciatic
nerve of the left leg, the Judge has 80 far
been unable to walk. We trust that the
medical skill of New York may restore him
to his former SELF"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Senate in executive session yesterday
confirmed the nomination of John Bigelow
to be assistant treasurer of the United States
at New York.
Yesterday, at Augusta, Ga. argument
was begun in the court before Judge Mar
shall J. Clark, on the prohibition election
case. This is practically the same matter
as was passed on by Judge Mccoy in the
federal court. No new points have been
developed.
Mrs. Cornelia Winfield Scott, daughter
of the late Lieut.. Gen. Winfield Scott, U. 8.
A., died in Baltimore on Sunday evening of
paralysis. Mrs Scott was the wife Of COL
III. L. Scott, formerly of the U. s. army, and
who was an aide de camp to the Lieutenant
General in the Mexican war, but there was
no blood relationship between them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22
rRoE WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence of the Ale1a. GAZETTE
w ID q Nan 90 1893

Especial Correspondence of the AleIa. GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. %, 1885.
A gentleman from Fairfax Court House,
Virginia, here to day, says there was some
doubt about who should preside at the Coun-
ty Court yesterday. 1t appears that Judge
Sangster was the defeated candidate for
the Legislature at the last election in Fair
fax county. He resigned the judgeship
before the election, but was reappointed i'm.
mediately afterwards. The Legislature,
however, when it met, not only elected
Judge Chichester for the regular term, but
for the unexpired term of Judge Sangster.
Both judges were on hand yesterday, but
as Judge Chichester had not qualified, Judge
Sangster held the court. Judge Chichester
has resigned his seat in the Legislature. as
he had to do within thirty days after his
election asjudge and will qualify at once
as Judge of Fairfax county. Speaker
Stuart, of the House of Delegates, will there.
fore at once issue q writ of election to fill
the vacancy in that body, and as that writ
can call for an election within ten days, one
may be expected about the middle of next
month. Among those spoken of as demo-
cratic candidates for the position are Judge
Thomas, Judge Cockerille, Capt. Powell,
Mr.. Walton Moore, Mr.. Enoch Lowe and
others.
The Capitol wore deserted look TODAY.
as not only both houses of Congress, but the
Supreme Court also adjourned yesterday for
the holidays. Not single member of the
Senate was in the chamber of that BODY at
noon, and in the House not more than half
a dozen Representatives, who had come to
get their mail and direct some documents.
Even the rotunda, which always has an an.
mated appearance during the winter, was
lonesome, the only people in it, as the GA
zErTE's correspondent passed through, be-
ing q country bridal couple to whom COL
ored guide was ex claiming the picture of the
Canterbury girls, IS the late Senator Nc
Dougal used to call them, painted on the in.
side of the dome.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22
Terrible Accident.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 22.-In Chatta'
nooga county, northern Georgia, yesterday,
James Startling was killing hogs and used a
half buried hogshead as scaldng caldron,
which was filled with boiling water. starl-
ing attempted to pitch hog into the
caldron but stumbled under the weight, fell
headong into the seething liquid, and
though lifted out instantly he was literally
boiled, the flesh dropping from his body in
huge flakes. He was dead when taken out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22
Mr. Beck Attacks the Administration

In the Senate yesterday the most notable
event was the attack made by Mr.. Beck, OF
Kentucky, on the silver policy of the adj
ministration. His chief complaint is that
the Secretary of tho Treasury, with the
Presidents approval, has continued to pay
the interest on United States bonds in gold,
instead of complying with the law requiring
the payment of interest in such coin, in.
Guiding silver, as may have been received
in the payment of duties on Imported
goods. The effect has been, he says, to dis
eliminate against silver in the interest Of
monometalism.
The bondholders Of the United States,
said Mr.. Beck, controlled enormous am cunts
of money and the best talent of the press,
and having now captured the executive
branch of the govern ent, they were clam
oring for gold, and gold alone, in settlement
of their claims. How was the surplus silver
to get out Of the Treasury if the Secretary of
the Treasury would not call in the bondsthat
ought to be called in and pay out the silver2
The people and their representatives, how
ever, supported silver. No executive OIL
Ger should be allowed to disregard the law.
He (Mr. Beck was not making war on the
bondholders or the banks, but would, if he
could, take from the banks their political
power and their influence on the currency.
Mr.. Morrill, said that Mr.. Beck's speech
seemed to be q very elaborate assault Oh
the Secretary of the Treasury aud the Pres.
ident, and if the resolution in support OF
which it was delivered should pass the
Senate it would be equivalent to a vote of
want of confidence in the President and his
He regretted that the Sen
ator from Kentucky should have repre-
sented the Secretary of the Treasury as
little better than a common thief, and the
President and Secretary together as having
been bought up by the bondholders, but as
no Senator son the left" WAS at
present prepared TO enter into deteuse OF
the present administration, he would E;ove
q reference Of the resolution to the Commit.
tee on Finance. 1t was so referred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

Correspondence of tho Alexandria GAzErrE.)
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 21.-The temper.
ance question was discussed from the pull
pits of the several Episcopal churches in the
vicinity of Richmond yesterday, and it has
resulted in re. establishing the fact that up
on the main points in the prohibition move
ment the ministers are not unanimously of
one opinion. Rev. DR.. Peterkin, father of
Bishop Peterkin, believes in temperance in
all things and is opposed to fanaticism. Rev.
u. Clopton, of the Meade Memorial Church,
Manchester, is out and out in favor of a new
political party, that will have for its plat.
form Down with whiskey." Mr.. Clopton
does not think that existing parties will
meet the prohibition requirements of the
hour, and favors new political party that
will handle the liquor dealers with gloves
of. He would vote tomorrow if he could
do so in favor of national prohibition, but
thinks that the prohibition movement will
not fully mature until the dawn of the Goth
century.
The Senate was little indignant Satur-
day ut the House refusing to adjourn for
the Christmas holidays, and in spirit of re-
taliation the Senate adjourned over until
Tuesday. The House was intending to ad-
journ to-day for Christmas but could not do
80 because the Senate was not in session.
The only measure of consequence before
the House to-day was the bill to appropri-
ate $40, 900 to wounded and disabled soldiers
and the report of the Committee for Courts
of Justice, making the term of all the coun-
" judges begin on the LIST of January, 1885.
The Committees report was adopted.
The committee to which was referred Mr..
Mayo's resolution about federal interference
will not submit report until January.
B.P,O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22
d.. WITHEIs IN CHINA.-Col. R. e.

Col. WITHEEs IN CHINA-Col. R. e.
Wither, the new corsul to Hong Kong,
China, writes from that place to friend in
Wythevile: Il wish had time to write you
more with regard to my new home sur
roundugs, which, as yon may suppose, are
novel in the extreme. We are getting on,
however, very pleasantly. Weather now
delightful, business tolerably brisk, and the
gay season just set in. We have received
extraordinary attentions from the English
Governor and his family, the commander in
chief and his family; in brief, from all the
leading persons"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

ANOTHER INDIAN fight has occurred in
New Mexico, in which one officer and FIVE
soldiers were killed outright, and two off,
GERS and several soldiers were wounded, the
account of the affair closing with the stere-
otyped phrase, mo Indians are reported kill
ed" The most wonderful thing about mod
ern Indian fights is that though they almost
invariably turn out as the one referred to
has done, that fact doesn't inspire the COM
mander OF the army, General Sheridan,
"the gallant Phil" "the best Indian fighter
the country has ever produced" to the
issuance of some order, or to the execution
of some plan, by which it may not happen
that in nearly every engagement between
the Indians and the soldiers the latter shall
be Worsted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

"a month ago I was happy!' is the de-
declaration of Bryan W. Proctor the poet.
So were lots of other folks, who are now
telling people in decided nasal tones: GO;
toad in my head.n But there is still hap,
piness to be secured; bottle of Dr.. Bulls
Cough Syrup will cure any cough or cold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

"Give youa reason on compulsion ?" Why
OF course will. am cured of rheumatism
which has kept me enslaved for twenty
years, by using Salvation Oil, which cost me
only % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22
II. Pasteur's Patients.

PARIS, Dec. 22.-The four children from
Newark, New Jersey, who were recently
bitten by a mad dog and inocculated last
evening by M. Pasteur, are to-day doing
we'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22
CONSUMING to Form a Republic.

LONDON, Dec. 22.-Advices from Spain
say a conspiracy to establish a republic has
been discovered at Tarragona. The details
of the movement are withheld by the Gov
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

Public speakers and singers find B. e..
Douglass s. Sons Capsicun Cough Drops
sure remedy for hoarseness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22
aS}G;'' <szz
.ssOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Resignation Of Mr.. D. M. Chichester.

Special Dispatch to tho Alexandria GAzErTEJ
RICHMOND, Dec. 22.-The resignation of
D. NJ. Chichester as member of the House
from Fairfax was received by the speaker
to-day. B. P. 0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

Both houses of Congress adjourned yes.
terday TO Jan. 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

DED WARRIOR AXES, made by VIM. Mann
LIZ g. Co. of the Baltimore, Kentucky, Dayton
and Jersey shape. for sale in quantity to suit,
wholesale and retail, at So King corner Of Royal
street by
nov14 7 It CREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

j. such as Ivory handled Table Cutlery, Plated
Forks and Spoons, Fine Nickel plated Scissors,
Nut Crackers, Pocket, Knives &c
JAS. f. CARLIN & SONS.
dec1O Alcxandris, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

DRACELETS FOR CHILDREN. u large as:ort-
ID ment at HENRY WILDTS,
nnv2S 10 n. Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22
DIED.

DIED.
December 21st. 1885, at the residence of R. P.
Tricc, Fairfax county, Va, Mrs. MARGARET
DAWSON, in the Oath year Of her age.
GENTLEMEN before purchasing Fall Under.
VI wear, will find it to their intere t to examine
stock at oct1l CHAPhAN'S, 80 King st.
ClLK SPONGE TOWELS-For the Toilet they
~ are unequaled. Just received and for sale by
nor27 w. F. CREIGHTON & co.
VARD-WlDE HEAVY SHAKER FLANNEL,
l. best quality, from 81 i to As cts. at
nov2o AMOS. X. SLAYMAKERS
Euk-TOP. D lG-SkIN, CASTOR BEAVER and
4 Scotch Wool Knit Gloves at
declI AMOS 3. SLAYMAKER,S
II HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF PLUSH anc
l. 4 leather Hand Satche's ard Pocket Books, a.
dccli AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
TNHE BEST LANTERN OUT. Call and see it.
i oc5l 3. w. MALLS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

ROCERI ES-A Full Line OF Fancy and Staple
VI Groceries suitable for Fall Trade, for salelow
by Tsep16l j C.. MILRl'RN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

IRESHLY GROUND GRAHAM FLOUR re-
l. ceived to-day by
Oct9 j. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

IN DOZ. LADIES KID GLOVES, worth SOC :,
lV selling at % ut
oct1 CHAPMAMS. % King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

d BEECH LOADING GUNS, fine quality. Shell
ID ejecting, Double action and other Pist Is,
Loading Implements Shells, Caps, Primers, Wads
aud other goods in same line, Will be sold ut low
prices, at SO King, corner Of Royal stress. Call
and examine.
noy14 T. r CREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

Mr.. BECK, democrat of Kentucky, in
the United States Senate, yesterday,
with that vociferous ignorance for
which he is chiefly noted, made a speech
in favor OF the continued coinage of the sill.
YER ,dollar, though if be would read the
newspapers, or take the trouble to ask the
people with whom he deals at home or in
Washington, he will learn that they want no
more of that money, as ten dollars of it
make load too heavy for pockets of ordi-
nary material to carry. The continued is
suauce Of a deprecated silver coinage must
of necessity drive gold out of circulation,
and when that shall have occurred crash
can not be avoided. But the burden of that
crash will fall upon the people OF the South,
who not having the advantages of working
of the deprecated coin possessed by their
more favored Northern fellow citizens, will
be left with millions Of it III their bands, and
have to suffer the consequent loss. Mr..
Beck would be brought TO his senses quickly
enough if the financial secretary ofthe Sem
ate were to pay him months salary in the
standard silver dollars, for he would have to
hire cart to carry it home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

r AIDES HEAVY MERINO AND ALL WOOL
IL Vests and Pants from % cents t. Sl.25 at
nov12 AMOS b. SLAYMAkEk'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

SMALL SUGAR-CURED HAMS, uacaETls5cd
- just received by
my4 J. G.. NiI.BukH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

T IME CEMENT, PLASTER, WHITE SAND.
IL Carpet and Roofing felt
nov2 2. w. MALLS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

OK BOXES BABBITT'S BEST SOAP for sale,
~ wholesale and retail, at lowest prices by
au22 J MILBGR%.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

JERSEYS! JERSEYS. JERSEYS selling at
y half price, at
oc17 CHAPMAN'S % King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

A DELICIOUS TABLE DRINK-phlIips d.
II gestible Cocoa. For sale by
MARI J. y. II. IDNG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

1.-TWO SECOND HAND SINGER NACIiiN Is
L S. and SO, in good order, one cabinet.
sep9 By AMOS B SLAYM ikEH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

nRIED PEACHES, APPLES AND CHE -klES,
- just received by
ocl5 &c MlLRrRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

lust RECEIVED SOME NEW STYLES OF
81 Silver plated Breastpins 25c. at
je3 HENRY WlLDT'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

CHEET ZINC, BAR TIN. BAR SOLDER, PIG
- Lead at low prices, at So King, corner of Royal
street, by [my27 J. T. CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

TREEN MOUNTAIN ASTHMA CURE. sure
VI cure for Asthma, inst received and for sale ny
je1o w. +. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER %.

BETTER LATE than never. Now tnat tne
republicans have lost the power of appoint
ing the foreign ministers, the scales have
fallen from their eyes, and they, like other
people, readily perceive the utter useless
mass of such officers. In reference to the
resolution relating to the Kelley affair, IN
troduced in the Senate yesterday, Mr.
Plumb, republican of Kansas, said The
Thought the incident showed how utterly
useless the whole diplomatic service was.
He hoped the committee would report that
that service could be dispensed with alto
pether.n The fact thai Mr.. Plumb never
had similar thoughts in all the twenty.fouI
wears during which the republicans had the
annointment of the ministers doesn't IN tne
,east detract from the common sense of his
remark. Foreign ministers are a long way
behind the age The necessity for them
expired with the advent of steam and elec-
tricity. Direct and Immediate correspon-
dence between different governments can
now be conducted by the chiefs Of the state
departments of each by means of the tele-
graphic operators at their elbows, and the
employment of an intermediate person, q
minister, through whom the correspondence
must pass, is worse than useless, as it is not
only expensive, but the necessary cause Of
delay, and the fruitful source of mistakes, by
reason of the increased number of persons
employed in its transmission. The country
too, has been placed in more embarrassing
ridiculous, and notifying positions by its
diplomatic service than by any other cause,
and the entire service should be abolished
It is hoped that that copsummation may be
achieved by the present democratic admins
trat:on. The number of consuls should be
increased, but every minister should be re-
called
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-22

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-Wheat ruled stronger OF
"a smaller increase in the visible supply than WAS
generally expected advancing from 9O5s 10 9lcs
for May and is now 91lls913s. Corn frmcr Ia
I. higher