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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

Correspondence of the Alexandria GAZErTE.)
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 16.-One topic OF
conversation at the Capitol to day was the
speeches delivered yesterday when the cleo
ton of United States Senator took place.
Senator Petit, the popular Senator from
Fluvanna, delivered the following speech in
a manner which fairly captured those who
heard him:
With a feeling of pride as great, qualification
profound as ever filled mortal's breast. desire
to second the nomination OF that typical son of
Virginia, Jno. w. Daniel, of Lynchhurg. If
may DO INDUCED, and the allusiOn pardoned,
I will say that in common with thousands of his
fellow. citizens I learned to love tho name Of
Daniel before I ever beheld his face. For such
were his deeds of chivalry upon tho field of battle;
such his brilliant achievements at the bar when
his flag had been furled and folded forever; such
the magniiceHce Of all his splendid abilities so
grandly tempered and blended, that friend and
foe alike have delighted to touch their hats, in
recognition of his merit.
In the judgment Of those entitled to respect his
eminence at the bar would have been second to
none had he not perferred the service of his
people to the certain distinction and emoluments
of noble profession. His brilliancy, his talents,
his great sympathy and large heart, have so en-
deared him to his countrymen, that they enthuse
with admiration whenever he is near and applaud
dG Iuc MeuIlOu vi Ills Ills ~ 10 SpeCluueu
of ordinary minds. Genius alone in the early
flush of manhood could have enabled him so to
impress himself upon his State and nation, win
in his own land wealth of commentator, and
snatch the admiration Of the old world as she
greeted him from DER Atlantic's wave, as the boy
statesman of America
Our own Stonewall Jackson's usefulness in
creased power to perform was given him. /
boast no prophetic vision, but venture the predc-
ton that as we enlarge the sphere of Maj. Daniels
usefulness his abilities will prove equal to the
occasion. His past has shown this in whatever
he has undertaken. And that past gives earnest,
that in the future we will have in the Senate Of
the United States man whose capacity for work,
whose knightly spirit. whose unbemished char
acter, whose magnetic thrilling eloquence will
not allow his name to pale nor the lustre Of his
State to dim by comparison with the statesmen
who have gone before or those who may come
after.
The only sad feature about the elevation Of
Maj. Daniel is that it removes him to certain
extent from active participation in the politics of
this Commonwealth to the consideration of the
more intricate affairs of the nation.
He will leave behind many who are 10th to
speak the word, farewell But he will answer the
call. Backed by tho confidence and affection
of his people we present him to the nation-Vir-
ginia's tribute TO national democracy.
Argument was heard to-day before the
Committee on Elections in the Mecklenberg
contested election case, and it is thought
that report will be presented to the House
soon after the Christmas holidays. B.P. o.
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CURE FOR A SNAKE BITE.-Dr. Shaw

CURE FOR A SNAKE BITE.-Dr Shaw,
writing to the Medical Times from Water
Gap, where poisonous snakes abound, says
that during the past six years, in which he
has followed outa method of cure for snake
bite, he has not lost case. He gives sixty
minims Of aromatic spirits of ammonia by
podermically and an ounce of whiskey every
two hours. A large poultice Of bruised raw
onions is applied to the wound and renewed
every hour. The whiskey and onions arc
continued until cure is effected, which is
usually on the third day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Williams in
troduced q bill requesting the boards of SUI
neryisors of the several counties aud the
common councils of the several cities in this
Commonwealth to provide funds for pur-
chasing school books for use in the public
free schools and for other purposes. Under
the provisions of the bill superintendent OF
schools are made bonded officers and re-
uuired TO buy the books at the lowest mark
ct rates, and the teachers are required to
see that the books are we'll kept.
Bills were introduced to incorporate the
Sisters Of Charity of st. Joseph's Academy
and Orphan Asylum Of Richmond; and 10
incorporate the Bar Association of the city
of Richmond.
In the House OF Delegates bills were in
troduced to incorporate the town OF Clare
mont, in Surry county, and to establish
ferry across the James river at Claremont;
and to Incorporate the Hines Memorial AS
ISOLATION Of the Knights of Pythias. Among
the charter members Of this association are
T.. Marbury, of Alexandria and J. III.
Alexander, of Leesburg. The purpose Of
the corporation is to erect ball, building
or monument or other testimonial to the
memory of Samuel Hollier Hines
Mr.. Stuart introduced bill to amend
section l, chapter 10, in relation to the re
moval of cases from the corporation to the
circuit court Of any county or city, said TO
be another attack on the present corpora
ton Judge of the city of Alexandria.
About - o'clock the Senate went over to
the House in a body, and the vote for
United States Senator was announced by
the Clerk of the Senate and House respec-
lively The President of the Senate, who
presided over the joint meeting, declared
that John w. Daniel was elected as sena
tor to represent Virginia in the United
States Senate for six years, beginning March
4, 1887. The announcement was received
with some applause.
A communication was received from the
Governor announcing that vacancies exist
ed in the city judgeship of Petersburg and
in the county judgeship of King and Queen,
Rockingham, Washington, Hanover, Fair
fax and Alexandria and Mecklenburg.
The two houses proceeded to elect judge
for the Second judicial district, and 3. a.
Hancock was elected without opposition,
the republicans voting for him. ID. NJ. Ber
nard was elected judge of the Corporation
Court of Petersburg, aud George q. Grattan
was elected judge of the county of Rocking
ham.
Senator Meredith very acceptably presid-
ed for awhile in the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

WARNING TO CIGARETTE sMoKERs.-A
London medical journal says the immode-
rate use of tobacco exerts peculiar inhence
upon the sphygmograph. How often have
we seen young men going about with an alb.
normal-looking sphygmograph; and yet
they continue to use the vile weed Nor
riatOlrn Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

THE CEGsUs OF THE HoUsE.-The richest man
of tho next House is now visiting Washington.
His name is William L. Scott. He is a democrat
from Erie, Pa, and he is said to be worth over
$40 5000. He is of about medium sze, not
over forty five years of age, and he carries about
him the general air of r. good. colnmon-sense bust
ness man. He has made his own money, and it
has rot turned him into snob. He is very popular
among his friends, and is known rs especially
fond of horses. When Scott was page Henry
Clay was still in the Senate Daniel Webster was
in his prime, and john C. Calhoun had yet many
years to 1.-Two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17
The Cyclone at Colon.

PANAMA, Dec. 17.-Coon has been visited
By very severe cyclone which has done
considerable damage. 1t commenced on the
second instant at about 2 p. M, and the
next day lulled, but commenced again with
terrible severity. The damage done to
property has been very heavy, and the loss
Of life most serious. Fourteen vessels were
sunk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

Mr.. Sol. lass, traffic manager of the Richmond
and Danvile railroad, has issued circular an
nouncing that tho resignation of Mr.. Merc' r
Slaughter, general passenger agent, has been ac-
copied and until further notice Mr.. c. w. Chears,
assistant general passenger agent, is charged with
the supervision Of the general passenger depart
ment of the roads. Mr.. Choars headquarters
arc temporarily removed from Atlanta to Rich.
maud
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17
Triple Murder.
commission

MUscoGEE, Indian Territory, Dec. H.
News of a triple tragedy 10 Sassacora, some
distance west, has reached here. In a
drunken fight Robert Brown shot and killed
an unknown Creek, then turned and fired
at Captain Emanthe, shooting him through
the shoulder. Emanthe returned the fire,
killing Brown instantly, and his wound
proved fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

The Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia,
in session in Richmond, reelected all of its
officers with the exception of treasurer, to
which position Mr.. w. T. Allen was chosen.
They were in session until 4:30 o'clock yes
terlay morning, and their last nights ses-
sion was prolonged until late hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17
Holiday Excursion Rates Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad

Pursuant to the usual custom OF the PenLsyl-
vauia Railroad Company excursion tickets for
holiday travel will be sold between all stations on
the msin line and branches December I'D, 18th,
25th. goth and 31st, aud January list, 1856,
good to return until January 9Th, al corsldera-
Bile reduction from ordinary rates. This VIII en-
able all, who desire it. to indulge in the peas
ure of holiday excursions and social visits, at very
small expense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17
ALEXANDRIA, \
THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER II.

AS THE republicans think New YORK VIII
be the pivotal State in 1883, as it was IN
1884, some of the wealthy men among them
in that State propose, as the most feasible way
bv which to make sure of the vote thereof
discharging the white laborers they employ
bv the year and filling their places with
colored men brought from the South.
Should the vote be as close there in 80 as IL
was in 'S4 few hundred imported South
ern negroes would decide it, and if New
York be again the decisive State the repuo
licaus would carry the election. But such
an attempt would ofnecessity have the effect
of a boomerang, for it could not be con-
cealed, and as soon as known the "ni'e
laborers of the State, the men whose votes
decide all political elections, would resent
it in the most emphatic manner. The IDEA
of such an attempt, however, exhibits IN its
true light the regard the republicans have
for the white labor of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

treatment, and said their sentiments were
shared by the other members of their class.
The recent court martial at Fort Meyer was
not investigated, and will not be by this
commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

The oyster gunboat Chesapeake on Mon
day captured in Wicomico bay the schoon er
Il. A. Dobson, Of Baltimore, for violating
the oyster laws of the State. The schooner
was turned over to the oyster inspector Of
the Wicomico district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17
SAMUEL &. BRENT
J.. b. "liilE.
HENRY >7EAt>S,
aif-fytttsItY INV -.

the report.
Mr.. Snowden offered the following resolution,
which was adopted, viz
'Re,olred, That the Corporation Attorney be
directed to institute siit against the official bonds
of +. L. Brockett, late Auditor OF this city, aud
James P. Coleman, late Superintendent Of Police
of this city, for all moneys unawluy expended
by them, and to recover the amount OF GvcFdrafy
upon tho appropriation for streets, by +. J..
Brockett late Auditor and, that the Fiuausr
Committee of the City Council be empowered to
secure such additional counsel as they May deem
proper.
The Board then adjourned.
Tcste JAMES L. CATOS, Cicr-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

THERE IS now, and has been for some
weeks past, good deal of talk about the
"young democracy of Virginia turning
down the moss backs" If by the latter
term is meant the men whose hair has
grown gray in their protracted struggles
against the enemies of their State, and
whose natural and acquired wisdom has
been, and always is, at her disposal, it will
BE- a sorry day for Virginia when she de-
prives herself of the benefit of their expert
ence. The longer wise man lives the
moro disposed he is to adopt the advice of
those whose experience is greater than his
own, and it is seldom that such advice does
not profit him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

Mr.. O'FERRALL, it is stated, will avail
himself of the first opportunity to Introduce
ia the U. S. House of Representatives the
bill giving national aid to public instruc-
ton, commonly known as the Blair Educa-
tional BILL It is hoped the bill may be pass
ed as soon as practicable. AS the national
Government emancipated the negroes
and conferred upon them the privilege OF
suffrage, against the most powerful resis-
lance the South could make, it would be no
more than just that it should bear at least q
portion ofthe expense necessary to enable
them to exercise that privilege intelli-
gently, and thereby to protect not only them
selves but the interests of the section OF the
common country in which they live from
the selfish wiles of demagogues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17
Dropped Dead.

MADISON, Ind, Dec. 17.-Paul Hendricks,
sou of tx Governor William Hendricks, and
a cousin of the late Vice President Hen
bricks, dropped dead here this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At a called meeting Of the Board of Aldermen
l.ed December 10, 1886, there were present:
Messrs. Strauss Marbury, Bryant and Leadbeatcr.
For want Of a quorum tho Board was not called
TO rider.
TcStc: JNO. J. JAMESON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17
Another offspring,

PARIS, Dec 17.-Madame DeLesseps, wife
of NJ. DeLesseps, the we'll known engineer,
has been delivered of daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Farley
and wife against Tillar, Argued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

All the keys Of Windsor Castle were recently
stolen, but even this does not Interfere with the
rapid sale Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

Salvation Oil kills pain every time. For Gus
bruises, sprains strains burns, scalds, and frost
bites it is an infallbe cure. Price only Twenty
five cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. II, 1885.
SENATE


The credentials Of Mr. John H. Mitchell,
the newly elected United States Senator
from Oregon, were presented and Mr..
Mitchell sworn in.
Mr.. Hoar, from the Committee Oh Priyi-
leges and Elections, reported favorably the
bill TO fix the day for the meeting of the
electors for President and Yice-Presdent,
and to provide for and regulate the count
ing of the vote for President and Vice Pres
ident, and the decision OF the question aris-
ing therefrom. Mr. Hoar said he would
call up this bill for action Immediately after
The disposal Of the Presidential success
sion bill and the bill fixing the salary OF
United States District judges. The bill
went to the calendar.
The chair laid before the Senate reso.
luton of Mr. Butler calling for committee
to inquire rs to the alleged organization Of
the Territory Of Dakota into State and
the alleged election OF u. S. Senators.
Mr.. Harrison spoke in opposition to the
introduction of the resolution, while Mr..
Butler held that ii was in order.
After further debate the matter went over
till to morrow and the Presidential success
sion bill was taken up and Mr.. Evarts adj
dressed the Senate on it.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Dibble, Of South Carolina, ask ed leave
to introduce joint resolution proposing
constitutional amendment, providing that
in case Of the removal from office by death,
resignation or constitutional inability both
of The President and Vicc-Preaident Of the
United States The office Of President shall
levolve on the second Vice President, who
shall be voted for in distinct ballots at the
same time and in like manner and for the
same term as the President and Vice-Presi-
dent by electors appointed by the several
States.
Objection WAS made TO its Introduction and
the subject Of the rules came up for discus
sion, Mr. Morrison, of Illinois, stating that
he would try to close the general debate at
4 o'clock TO day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

A PPLE PAEERS, PEACH PAEEES. FKtii
n Presses ard Mllvilc Fruit Jars can all he
had at JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
au24 Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

Argument was heard to-day before the
Committee on Elections in the Mecklenberg
contested election case, and it is thought
that a report will be presented to the House
soon after the Christmas holidays. p. O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-12-17

VERY HEAVY PATENT STAYED rcin'"tc"i
Y seats, Canton Flannel Drawer. sizes from
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1885-08-01

In reply to 3 correspondence In
quiry as 10 the object aud business of
. clearing house, the New York Jour
nal of Commerce says: There are
upwards Of sixty banks in this city.
Without q clearing house each of
these would be obliged to make
settlement with all the rest. Suppo>e
thea bank has checks and drafts on
sixty banks, making a balance in It's
favor amounting in the aggregate to
$500, 900, but owes the sixty first bank
the sum OF $50l, 900; without this
general clearance 1t must send all over
the city to collect this half-miliion
dollars, and then adding 81, 600 to it
must pay its debt. But with q clear
Ing house, all IL has TO do In 10 lind
ont whether 1t is debtor or creditor
on the whole. and pay that sum over.
In the case above described, after the
exchange had gone around the room.
1t would be found that the A bank
had nothing to collect, and only 81 900
20 pay. Instead OF handling 81. 90, 900
by receiving $500, 900 and paying ont
e5Ol 900 1t handles only $1,000 The
representatives (cIerks) of all the
banks Beet In n large room. Each
has little desk with All outside ticket
hole. The managers then start on
their rounds, and exchange slips with
all the others. When through IL Is
found who In debtor ami creditor In
relation TO the whole body, aud how
much. Those who are deb ors then
pay In what they owe, ani the clear
ing house pays 1t out 10 the creditor,
aud not a cent is left ON the counter.
The sum OF three or four millions a.
the resulting balance will settle daily
exchanges for 500, 1000. 900, as only
those who owe q balance on final
settlement are called upon to pay
snyth ng. and only those who have
. credit on final settlement will re-
ceive anything, and one must exactly
balance the other"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1885-08-01

The Eureka Sentinel tells this: "a
frie d tells OF curious warm spring
in Newark Valley, While Pine coun-
". Il pours out Of the mountain and
afford> about 50 inches of water. The
water j. almost tepid when it firsis
reaches the surface. Along with the
rushing torrent of water thers is
continuous flow of small sea shells
OF all hues and descriptions. The
flow of water is never affected by the
seasons the same as other springs in
all parts OF Nevada are known to be.
Whether the seasons be wet or dry
there Ia no change in this particular
spring. 1t is Interchangeable Winter
and Summer. There is also another
curious feature about 1t. II rises and
falls as regularly a. the ocean tide.
These variations average about four
inches, and are regular as the sun
itself. Can IL be that there il deep
subterranean connection between this
spring and the Pacific ocean, It
behaves that way, and those who
have have watchsd it for years have
come 10 the conclusion that there is"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1885-08-01

II prescedent has any weight Gen
eral Grant should be buried In I'LL
nois, Wa .hinston sleeps IN Nj. Yer
non. jackson at the Hermitage IN
Tennessee, Lincoln lie, in SPrIngfiel III
and CARTE a reposes at Cleveland.
These men belonged to the whole
Union just a. Grant does and yet
they were sent back home 10 sleep
their lat sleep and their resting place
are still beneath the old flag ard their
memories are ju-t as dear to their APP
preciative countrymen AS If they were
laid in Washington or New YORK
camalerlaS.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1885-08-01
Gen. Lon g.rrest's 0 opinion Of Gen. Leo

Gen. Lon gsIfeet'sOpfniono u Ten. Lee
cannot close this sketch wi,hout
referring to The Confederate CON-
mander when he came upon the scene
for the first time. Gen Lee Was an
unusually handsome man even IN his
advaneed life. He seemed fresh from
West Point. so trim Wa tue figure
and so elastic hi step. Out Of battle
he WAS as geule as woman. but
when the clash at arms caue he could
fight and urged his battle with Won
derful determination As usual
taing he wa> remarkably WILL bal
anced always so except on one or
two occasions of severe trial, when
he failed to maintaiH his exact equi-
poi>e. His orders were al~ay~ well
considered aud we'll chosen. He de-
pended almost too much Oh his Off
GER for their execution. Jackson
MAS very skillful man against such
men a. Shields, Bank. and Fremont.
but when pitted AGAINST The Federal
csm uIandefs ne did not appear 20
we'll. Without doubt the greatest
man of The rebellion times, the match
less among 10, 900, 900 for the peculiar
difficulties OF the period, MAS Ahra-
ham notwithstanding Magazine.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1885-08-01
NOT -uccess.

The experiment Of shipping live
beef cattle from Washin ston Territory
To Chicago Is reported by la tern ny
ricaltural papers az being total fair
ure. The Rural Home says they
shrunk from 10 to 20 per cent. and
sold for u 20 per hundred pounds,
when the shipper refused $5 per
hundred for them before putting them
in the cars.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1885-08-01
9ien.

At Hamilton, July q. 1885. s. S. Woodin,
a native If Connection .; eel % years
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1885-08-01

Dispatches rom cities ali over the
South aud from numerous points on
the Atlantic coast and Middle States
show that General Grants death WAS
received with universal sorrow. This
10 strongly marked in the South, and
all the leading papers OF that portion
Of tbs country comment editOrially
In The wsrmest terms of praise of the
"Her0 OF AppomattOx," land COMPARE
sons and contrasts are drawn between
The two great bodies that met there,
one ~ victor, the other Is vanquished.
Nearly all the leading commercial
exchanges adjourned al once, or pass
Ell resolutions of respect aud decided
to sdjouru on the dayaf tie funeral.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1885-08-01
administrators Notice.
Estate Of James wemple. Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ Oliver Drake has been duly appointed
Administrator OF the estate of James Wem-
pie, deceased. and that tho said Oliver Drak Q
has constituted and appointei jerome b.
Ma'h .wsoa rs Deputy to administer upon
the said estate; and all .ers ms holding
claims against tho estate of James " emp g,
deceased. are reby Motif to present the
same to the said jerome b MntAewson.
De pulv Administrator. ut his store in Ii am
ilton, bite Pine County. Nevada, duly GER
tilted as require bv law, within three months
from tn date Of III first publica ionn of this
noilce or the said claims will thereafter be
barred ard cease to DO chrrgc against the
said estate.
OLIVER DRAKE,
Administratnr Of said Estate
Hamilton. New. May IL. 1857. my.O.Sw