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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
Indian 0ntrages.

WINNIPEG, Man, April IA Free Press
dispatch Just received at 1870 a. m, from
BattIeford says that Indian instructors
James Payne and George Z. Applegarth, Of
Eagle Hills, and two settlers have been kill
ed By the Stony Indians. Settlers coming in
were robbed Of horses, wagons, and loads
Others are coming in from distant settle
ments in destitute condition, and are col
leciing in the barracks, where all are await
ing help. They have plenty c' nro'siT3as,
there and can stand a>sege for some time
The half breeds are reported TO he going to-
ward Ciarkc'5 Crossing to cut the telegraph
wires. The wires will probably he clit and
communication from Battleford broken to-
inrrrow TIL Indians in western Manitoba
IRE showing signs Of dsqnirt and will prob
mtI i.,in The rebels.
WINNIPEG, Man, April 1.-The latest
Dispatch received from Battie!ori last night
briefly aunouuces the killing Of ten citizens
aad the hurniag 81 the town. No particu-
lar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
Alarming Condition of General Grant.

| New YORK, April AT O'Clock this
morning Harrison, General Grants valet,
drove in haste for Rev. Dr. Newman, and
DR.. Shrady, by call, hurried to the Gen
erals residence. DR.. Newman says that
General Grants condition is serious, and
that it is believed the worst is near Dr..
Newman and Senator ChafIee arrived at
General Grants residence at $50 a. In. At
sos servant went to drug store for med
icine tor Mrs. Grant, who had become nerv-
Gus. U. S. Grant, jr., arrived at the house
at 6:10, and his wife, who is at the St. Cloud
Hotel, WAS sent for at 6:25.
At 9 o'clock ex-senator Cnaffee left Gen.
Grant. He says that the General is grow
ing weaker. The throat is thickeuing, but
the main trouble is with the heart. The
doctors say he may die at any time.
At 9:45 o'clock this morning the Rev Dr.
Newman left General Grants house. He
was met by several reporters and said ::
"The General solemnly realizes the fact Of
his prolonged snll.riugs, bnt the strength
of his intellect aud the calmnes, and Sc
renity of his mind are wonderful" A Wis
itor who left the house at ten o'clock said
that the General had rallied and was con-
scious and composed.
30 a. m.-Authentic information al this
hour is to the effect that General Grant is
failing fast, and that it is only question Of
hours until the end is reached. He is grad
lh i;g, sinking. but is not suffering pain.
Senator Challee states that the sudden
weakness Of General Grant this morning
was the result of an affection Of tn" heart.
1t is understood now C0:45 ~ IN. that TIL"
General has entirely lost the power Of his
speech.
At 1870 n. m. it was stated that Grau
was sitting up and feeling better. Consul
tation at p. m.
11:40 a. m-General Grant still alive, hut
sinking fast.
| At 1926 p. NJ. General Baie,n left Gen.
Grants house to send a private message
from the telegraph office. While there h.
said that Gen. Grant was very low and MAS
sinking rapidly; that he may die in an
hour and may live three Or four days. "rbe
General" said he, sis sitting up al the
time, except at long intervals when he lies
down for little time. He is surrounded
by all the members of his family, and DR..
Douglas is in attendance.
General Badeau telegraphed to Colonel
Payne, at Washington, to the effect that ut
the consultation of the physicians of Gen.
Grant this afternoon it was doubtful if his
throat was in condition to be examined,
but that if it should be in a condition it WAS
doubtful if any good results would follow,
because the disease Of the throatis regarded
as beyond the control OF the physicians.
Col. Fred Grant at 2:45 said Father is
weak, and think failing. He will hardly
live through the night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01

The SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
A dispatch from Hagerstown, Md, last
night, says: Sydney F. Tyler, lately elect.
ed president of the Shenandoah VALLEY
Railroad, has been appointed receiver Of
that company. A number Of Offices are n
be abolished and others consolidated and
with a view Of thorough reorganization
some of the chief officers have been given
to understand that their designations vii
be accepted. Default was made to da, o.,
the general mortgage bonds Of the comm.
ny, amounting to $4,0O9,000, and bearing
per cent. interest. The company is far be-.
hind in its earnings, and when its first NOR.
gage bonds became due on the lst oc .Taau.
airy last an arrangement was mai, w,rb
bankers by which the coupons were ,ulr
chased
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
Attacked by Women.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 1.-The Govern
ment is in arrears to the soldiers for several
months pay, and to day the wives of the SOL
diers attempted TO secure attention to their
husbands demands by appearing in force at
the Office of the Minister of Finance.
Bands of women appeared at an early
hour on the streets. These collected
to the number of two thousand or more
at point near the building occupied
By Cabinet officials. At an appointed hour
they marched in body to the office of the
Minister olFnance. Pushing past the guard
they entered the ci!ice and confronting the
minister demanded pay due their bus
bands. Policemen were called in and
tried to expel them, but the women
turued on the officers and forced them to
retire. The finance minister made plausi-
bic excuse for the delay in paying the men.
The women declared his answer unsutisfac-
tory aud made rush for him. He, how
ever, escaped by jumping out of hack win
dow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01

A SPIDERS SEAMANsHIP.-I took large
spider from his web under the basement OF
mill, put him on chip and set him afioat
ON the quiet waters of a pond. He walked
about the sides of his bark, surveying the
situation very carefully, and when the fact
that he was really afoat and about yard
from shore seemed to be fully comprehend.
ed, he looked out for the nearest land. This
point fairly settled upon, he Immediately
began to cast web for it. He threw it as
far as possible in the air, and with the
wind, it soon reached the shore and made
fast to the spires Of grass. He then turned
himself about, and in true sailor fashion be-
gan to haul in hand over hand on his cable.
Carefully he drew upon it until bis bark
began to move toward the shore. As it
moved the faster, he the faster drew upon
it to keep his hawser taut and from touch
ing the water. Very soon he reached the
shore, and quickly leapiug to terra frma,
he sped his way homeward.-Haper's
Young People.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
The New French Cabinet.

LONDON, April The Paris correspon-
dent Of the Times says The ajority against
NJ. Ferry consisted Of 90 republicans and
Sc rrac!ionarics Tie minority was made
mp mostly Of opportuniss. Great opposi-
ton is manifested against any of NJ. Ferry g
ministers taking Office in the new cabinet.
NJ. De Frcycnct task is difficult one.
4 dispatch from Paris received here this
morning reports that NJ. De Freycinot has
now accepted President Grevys offer and
will form a new cabinet Immediately
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Louise Turner, her son Willie, and
niece Eva, while catching clans Saturday
on the Eastern shore, near ODancock, were
capsized by a gust Of wind and drowned.
The internal revenue collections in thePe.
tersburg district for the month ending yes.
terday amounted to Sl40,25i The exports
of manufactured tobacco for the month sg-
gregated 396, 359 pounds.
1t is reported that the Norfolk and West.
ern has Withdrawn from its alliance with the
Shenandoah Valley railroad, and that the
former company has bought the extensive
railroad shops at Roanoke.
The laying Of the cornerstone of the cha
pei of the University Of Virginia took place
Monday afternoon. Rev Otis A. Glazebrook,
chaplain Of the University, officiating. Prof.
NJ. Schele de We're delivered an address.
Capt. James Rafferty,, freight conductor
on the Norfolk and Western Railroad, was
assaulted by tramp in Norfolk yesterday,
and seriously wounded Capt. Rafferty,,
seeing that two tramps were endeavoring 10
steal ride on his train, had the train stop
ped and ordered the tramps to leave. One
obeyed, but the other turned upon the cap
tain and stabbed him twice in the shoulder
and arm.
An interesting case has just been tried in
the County Court of Surry and an appeal
taken to the higher court. In 1866 the Leg
islature passed law providing that colored
men and women who were then living in
state of cohabitation by mutual consent
should be held as legally married At that
time colored man named VIM. Hill was
living with woman whom he .pas as, -
wife. In 1883 Hill desert6ea.s t-,sseu as us
o. rosted for 40 form to another. He was
sent. -. oigamy, tried yesterday, and
/ .enced to four years in the penitentiary.
His counsel have appealed, claiming that the
act of Assembly of 1866 is unconstitutional.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01

How TO GET TO SLEEP.-It is generally
true that public speakers are more afflicted
with insomnia than most people. New
York newspaper man lately asked Mr.
John B. Cough, usually one of the most
excitahle OF nervous sleepers, how after one
of his lectures be managed to obtain sleep.
He replied son returning to my room I
begin reading some interesting book, and in
this manner fill my mind with other
thoughts, and then I can Sleep" Public
speakers find it very difficult to stop think
ing after they have stopped preachinga Old
Lyman Beecher, father of the Brooklyn or
ator, had load of sand in his cellar, and
after evening prayer he shoveled it from
one side to the other, and by this exercise
toned down the fever of his brain, often fin
ishing by playing the violin, which was one
of his accomplishments. Bodily exercise is
certainly very efficacious under such cir
cumstances. Persistent insomnia is one of
the first signs of insanity, and hence should
at once call for treatment. AS men adj
vance in life, maps in the daytime become
very useful. know one brain worker who
takes two or three, and also sleeps well at
night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
Nomination Fayorably Reported.

WASHINGTON, April, 1.-The nomination
of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, TO be commits
sioner of railroads, was favorably reported
from the Senate committee on railroads to-
day. The report was unanimous.
The nomination of Henry G. Pearson, to
be Postmaster of New. York city, was favor
ably reported from the Senate committee on
post Offices and post roads to-day, but was
not acted upon in the Senate. The Senate
committee on finance has reported favor
ably upon all the nominations referred to IT.
the most important being that of John t.
McGraw, to be Internal Revenue Collector
for the District Of West Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
!, WEDNESDAY EVENING. APRIL l

4 TEST of the respective benefits OF Tree
trade and protection has been made IN Inc
british Colonies of New South Wales a"o
Victoria. The former adopted the policy
&c free trade. the latter that of protection.
In a single decade New South Wales Wales has
Increased her exports more than forty five
per cent. and her imports in nearly the
same ratio, while the increase in Victoria
has been only FIVE per cent. for exports ana
ten per cent. for imports. This IN view OF
the fact that the natural advantages OF VIC
toria exceed those of New South Wales
affords glaring illustration of the relative
benefits of protection and free trade. Ihere
is no doubt that protection does increase
to an immense degree, the profits OF ie"
rich mine and factory owners, but that tne
whole country suffers by it is a fact that Is
striking eSSaam gan AaiH tine ''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
Combinations.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1.-The Senate
in executive session to-day confirmed the
the following nominations:
Brown, Shipley & Co., London, England,
to be Special Fiscal Agents Of the Navy
Department.
Capt. VIM. J. Volkmar, 5th Cavalry, to be
Assistant Adjutant General with the rank
of Major.
Capt. Geo. II. Burton, 2lst Infantry to be
Inspector General with the rank of Major.
A number of nominations for postmasters
was also confirmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01

WHEN SUCH astaunch republican as Sepa.
Tor Jones of Nevada is called free trader,
and such proscriptive one as Senator AL
drch of Rhode Island, any thing else than
sound protectionist, and that, too, by their
own party asSociates,it bodies no good to the
continuance of the existing system of rails
lug revenue, by which the many are robbed
for the benefit of the few-thatis, of course,
provided the democrats be not divided, but
he firm and united in support of that car,
diual principle of democracy, atariff for rev.
enue Only
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
War Preparations Still Going On.

LONDON, April 1.-Thej Government has
engaged a dozen OF tho finest available
steamers AS Transports for at least six
months at rates vary ing from 20 to so shil-
lings per ton whenin service, with the or
ton OF docking them at lower rates. 1t is
reported THAI military council at st.
Petersburg advised the Russian Govern
ment against undertaking war until rail
way hss been completed 10 Tarakhs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01

AS SAVE only for ard except by the sup
port Of the independent republicans of New
York Mr.. Cleveland would not have carried
that State and consequently would not have
been elected President, none but the illiber-
al and hypercritical can blame him for re-
cognizing that support by appointing one
such republican, and one, too, who is con-
spicuously civil service reformer in its
proper sense, to an Office, out Of the thou
sands he has at his disposal, especially as
the business men of the community in
which that office is, democrats as well as
republicans, had requested the appointment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
Aspinwall in Ashes

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The following
dispatch from Commander Kane, of the
G:!nna, has just been received by the
Secretary Of The Navy "Aspinwal is
in ashes. E"rnt hy insurgents 10 escape
capture by government troops. The
Paciii,: mail dock railroad property
on The north end Of the island, and the
canal property at CrispoI are the only build
iugs saved. The shipping is safe. have
all my force on shore protecting property.
My ship is crowded with refugees. Thou ,
sands are destitute and without shelter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01

The REPUBLICANS, while protesting moi
to object to the appointment of Southern
men to positions under the federal govern
ment, do object 10 the selection of the
"brigadiers," as they are pleased to term all
the men who were in the Confederc''
vice. whether nri-~t-0 u onlcerS' IL Soeips
:,.,-,s-1oIe for the average Northern repnb
lican to get the fact into his head that every
white man in the South, old enough at the
time to bear arms, was in the Confederate
service. But that such is the fact is recog-
nized throughout the entire South. There.
fore, every Southern man over forty years OF
age, who has been or may be appointed TO
office by the present administration must OF
necessity be a "brigadier."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
Toten From His Bed and Whipped.

W1NsBoRo, Tex, April About mid
night last night six masked men entered
the residence CT A. II. Cline, quiet, peace
able planter, living two miles west OF town,
took him out of bed and severely whipped
and otherwised abused him until he was
nearly dead. Through the pleadings of his
wife Cline's life was spared, but the mask
ers notified him that unless he left the
country within IS hours he would be killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
Order Rescinded.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, April 1-On the last
dav of Gov. McI.ane's administration the
Board Of Public Works passed an order TO
extend The term five days beyond lawful
limit for taking 0, sters from the waters Of
Chesapeake bay and its tributaries. To-
day The board again met with Gov. Lloyd,
and the order was rescinded, the Boal
having no right 10 inle:irrc with an act Of
the Legislature The order created general
diSsati -ia stinn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
FROM WASHINGTON.
ial Correspondence OF the Alexandria tlaxeite.

Especial Correspondence OF the Alexandra. tiasetts
WASHINGTON. D. g., April 1, 1ssTE'
The only nomination of any conse-o.
was th ----.-- -.--.us.uent to day
fEst Of Mr.. Leo Knott, to be I'd Assist.
ant Postmaster General. Ex-CoDgressman
Talbot, of Maryland, was Il candidate for
the place, but as he found that he had
strong opposition in his own State he with
drew. Mr.. Knott owes bis nomination to
the influence of Senator German and Rep
resentative Cole, of Baltimore. He is one
of the leading Catholic laymen in his State.
Senator Harrison, of Indiana, who had
gone home, has returned, having been sent
for to resist the confirmation of the recent
nomination of a man to federal position in
mis- State upon the ground that the incum-
bents term has not expired and that he is an
efficient officer against whom there's no COM
plant. Mr.. Harrison intimated this NOM
ing that there would be no opposition to
the nomination referred to nor 10 any other
that has SO far been made, and said he
thought the Senate would adjourn either
tomorrow or next day.
Postmaster General Villas says the post
offices in the States will receive his con-
sideration as soon as the other pressing bus
mess of his department is disposed of, and
that In all cases where the lncumbents have
been obnoxious partisans they will have to
90, whether their terms have expired or not.
The gossips here say that the man whom
the widow of the late President Garfield
will marry is Rev. Mr.. Taylor, of Peansyl-
vania. No body expresses any surprise at
the lady's reported approaching second
marriage, as it was known long before her
first husband died that he had forfeited her
love and respect.
: Mr.. Derr, Superintendent of the Public
Printing of the State of Virginia, is here
to-day. He is an applicant for the position
of Public Printer here. has the endorsement
of all the democratic Virginia Congressman
but one, and seems to have strong hopes Of
--scaiviDg the appointment.
In the Senate, to-day, the Vice-President
under the resolution adopted yesterday APP
pointed committee of seven to sit during
the recess and consider the subject of cur
failing the expenses of the Senate. The
chairman of the committee is Mr.. Allison.
THE three democrats on it are Messrs
Cockerill, Harris, aud Payne. Some dis
patches concerning the state of General
Grants health were laid before the Senate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
The War in Egypt

SUAKIM, April IA detachment Of cay
airy was sen, out this morning to recon
noilre in the neighborhood of Tamai. They
found Tamai occupied by large force OF
the enemy A general advance Of the Brit
ish forces will begin tomorrow morning at
day break. The troops will ston at the
zereba to-morrSw night and will march on
lanai Friday. orning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
Question Of Temperance.

Be it remembered that Browns Iron Bit
tiers cannot be bought ct the tavern, the
gin-mill, or any resort Of drunkards. 1t is
not the sort of ''bitter8" that old topers
want. 1t is the greatest iron medicine in
tie world, toning the system. enriching the
blood, and inviyorating the life. Nobody
was ever made to like liquor by using this
great family medicine. Il cures dyspepsia,
Indigestion, weakness and malaria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
MONETARY AND COMaERCIAL.

NEw YORK, April Ill :. m.-1hc stock
market opened strong. There was heavy buying
by some of the German houses. After the oiru.
ing the market was quiet during the first hour
but prices were strong until shortly before | !
o'clock, when there was slight yielding in 4uo-
latiOns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
Presents Tor Bismarck

BERLIN. Apii! 1.-Prince Bismarck has
already received a very large number OF
presents. Emperor William sent a golden
coroneL and a duplicate painted by Werner
of his picture The Proclamation of YER
sailIe.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
Assignment.

CINcINNATI, o., April 1.-The Farmers
and Mechanics Bank of Crestliue, this
State, made an assignment yesterday to S
G.. Cummns, of Mansfield. The liabilities
and assets are unknown. The bank nego.
t;ated n loan short time ago for $4,000,
Tor. which they mortgaged valuable real es-
tate located within ten miles Of Cres;ine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
Nominations.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The President
sent to the Senate to day the nomination of
A. Leo Knott, of Maryland, to be Second
Assistant Postmaster General, together with
nine nominations for postmasters' positions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
lkOMMI'NICAIE

The police are earnestly requested to ma an
CO pie of some o.; those who persist in ,hrnHia,
base balls in the streets. and not wait uut I.t.c
child is stunned or killed? THIS stupid prrtora.
ance is damgcrOns As wril as annnying. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01

Flour is quiet and fairly active. Wheat is tlmc
and irregular, futures being shade lower with
but little speculative feeling shown on the psri Of
buyers, choice milling grades only are sought while
low and damaged lots are dull and neglected.
Corn is steady. Rye and Oats are firm Produce
is easy but prices are not qnotably changed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01
AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

The cause of the outrage is mystery.
Cline is thrifty farmer and Stands we'll
wherever he is known. He is being pro-
tected by officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01

'Wl at thing so good?' is The query of
The r, O. somewhat confused; if he has q
cold. tire only good Thing we know of is a
DO tie Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-E:air
against Auditor of Public Accounts Ar.
gued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-01

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE HAgKET. Mar. "l.-At
Queenstown this week 222 head of Cattle cn"fe1
with ssie5 at 3laa5a, cents per ID. Some 1l20
Sheep and Lambs offered Sheep sold at 4ao ca
and Lambs at sa12 cents per lb. Some Cows anu
Calves sold at 3Oas55 per head.