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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-29

NEW EASY LAWN MOWER, the best Mower
IN in the market will perform the greatest
variety of work and costs but little money. Gall
and see them al JAS. +. CARLlN SUNS,
leo alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-29

DAINTS.-LEWIs' PURE WHITE LEAD,
{ Tinted Gloss Paint, the best ready mixed
psint: Iroa Oxide Paint in gallon cans, ready
mixed for painting barns, outhouses. bridges, &C.
Earth Paints of ali shades Paint Brushes, &c {,
lust received by
600 E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-29
AleSaulria 0azette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI. WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNO JVDEN,
TREWEEKLY

At the Gazette Buildinq Nos. 20 and 70 Prince st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-29

CHOvELs, SPADES, RAKEs, HOES, FORKS
= and other Garden Tools, in great variety and
at low prices, wholesale and retail, at 80 King
corner of Royal street, by
ap11 ]. I. CRElddION q sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-29

DOR SALE.-A PHAETON BUGGY in good
L ORDER will be sold low for cash. Apply at this
OulCe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-29

NOTICE TO sPoRTsMEN;am.We are now open,
~ ing "a fresh stock of Guns. Rifles, &C., and havea
fine lot OF Paper Shells, and sporting goods gen.
orally. Call and see us. ,o>,,
o,o1 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-29

The subjoined article was written by Col.
L. ]. Du Pre-, of Alabama, and appeared in
a late number of the Daily Age, published
ot Rirrni nipubopo Alo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-29

DuRE CAMEL'S HAIR SHIRTS AND DRAW-
Fps, from S1.5O up. Ny third supply this
season, just received ,o,. y,,.1rp
oc26 AMOo q. oLh - 11lAoED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-29

TF YOU ARE IN NEED OF HARDWARE,
| PAINTS, &C., and cannot make 1t convenient
store open every night until o'clock.
B. w. MALLS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-29

JI1ElsY AN EXAMINATION By our friends
w and the public of our stock Of Mcrino an'
all Wool Underwear. ,rrn
oct6 AAOo d. oLA ~ "a 4Ahi1i-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-29

DON'T FORGET there is no better Wine for
| summer use than Heineken's Virginia
CIarets They are absolutely pure.
"a GEO. McBURNEY & son.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14
TIE APPROPRIATION BILL.
Opinion OF Attorney General Hord
Concerning the Right OF the Reform
School TO Draw Money in Ad-
vance and the Mode OF
Settlement
= settlement

The Attorney General yesterday rendered
the following opinion on questions pro-
pounded By the Superintendent OF the Re-
form School for Boys:
Hon. T. J. Charlton. Superintendent OF Indiana
Reform SC, VI for boys.
SIR-lou s..Smit 10 me the.following aus,tIo7
Heretofore al OF our purchases have been made
for cash ana me mOuey drawn therefor undsr
section of the statue enacted in 1SSs Acts 1888
D 81 Sec o. Does the House bin No. s27 enacted by
tee General Assembly OF 1856, entitled AN scr
making appropria tons for State govern unsnt and
l. institutions, directing the application OF suca
sd TOpriatiOEs, requiring accounts TO be kept ry
he fiscal years Of the State, repeating inconsist.
mt laws and declaring an emergency approx ed
Sarch ). lSS5. change the time and Rode OF
drawing said money and settlement to be made by
Ire lnciana Reform Schools for boys
Section OF the Acts OF 1873 (paze 2D to which
You refer. = a. follows: All purchases OF 81 D.
liesier ne institution shall be made by the So
ptflniendent az the best advantage fer Inc state
M ne Shs II take vouchers for the same. but s1ca
Noacbsrs SHALL not be passed his credits Until sp
p'ovtd by tie b0srd Previous 10 the regular
ncnthiy meetings OF the board he shalt prepare
an estimate OF the aUount necessary foe the
peptes OF The succeeding month which shsll b.
approved By the board. Said estimates. together
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14
Sale of University Lands.

Attorney General Hord gave an opinion
yesterday concerning the new appropriation
bill, which is published elsewhere in this
paper. He also gave an opinion to the Audi
tor Of State concerning university lands. He
holds that il q purchaser fails to pay any in
stallment OF interest on the deferred pay
merts of purchase money when il becomes
due, the contract is forfeited aud the land
Teverts to the State for the use of the uni
versity, and the County Auditor is required
to resell under the statute. That at any
time before second Gale, payment OF the
sum due with interest for the delay and all
costs, together with per cent DANA yes upon
the amount due on such lsndr, shall prevent
suoh resale and revive the original contract.
He holds that the former delinquent owner
in case OF q resale may at any time within
one year redeem the same by complying
with the statute, aud that a sale for less than
the appraised value is a nullity.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14

Hszelten Brothers have in their ware
rooms Square piano made by them ever
twenty-five years ago, since which tins it
hes been in almost constant use, and to day
it is seemiDgly as good So when it left the
factory in 1860. Such instruments IS these,
scattered as they are promiscuously over the
country, are standing advertisements and
Testimonials that bring customers and
patrons to the manufactures.
Joe Meyer, Fort Worth, Texas; Edwin
Bindlsy. Pitlsburg; W. c. Barnsrd Pales-
tine, Ind John W. ElstUn and William l..
Paker of This city, each purchased a fine
Hszelton Pianao, at Pearson's Music House,
- North Pennsy lvania street, last week
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14

NJANTED-Little boy, sged y. wants per ma
Wv nent employment. would ike 10 Learn d
trade. /. F.. care carrier. Disirict S3 12S
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14
AWNINGS
WANTED.

Ia ANTED - Permanent employment by a
w young girl OF sixteen with Of references L.
B.. care carrier. Dis'ricE 81 i33
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14

XETANrED-A man to furnish 500 TO intro
Wv duee patent just patented; will assign
enough territory to satisfy him for his investment
very valuable invention. Call or address B. H.
j.. S74 College avenue.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14

HTAHrED-Men-Any man or woman making
Wv less tnsn $40 per week shonld investigate
our easy mOpeymaking business We offer ener-
geiic persons the best chsDce on earth TO make
money. 81 samples free TO those meaning BUSH
money quickest OF any ever tried" Address
with stamp for papers \, w. MERRILL & co !,
Chicago. III. I'm
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14

w ANTED-Situation SIS book Keeper. sccOnnt.
W ant or correspondent by of ability or
experience. address " =. This office Is
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14

ITO LOAN-we have $1,000 to losu on Indian
apolis real estate. HENRY COE q CO.. Is
Martindsle Block. SO.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14

w - Boot and she sales
w man; fourteen years experience; good
stOcl-keeper best OF city reference. Address T.
b. f.. S61 Beilefontaine street city.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14
FINANCIAL.

\ 4 OEEY-At the lowest rate OF interest j. ",
vi WILLIAMS d Co., and Vinton Block.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14

TO LOAN-Money with privilege OF prepay.
ment; terms reasonable. THOs. G. DAY &
Co. 20 East Msrkst street. Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14
FOR SALE.

EOR SALE-Three new farm wagons; also four
i secondhand spriDg-wsgons cheap, at RIP
lEG'S, No y West Market street. 12-4
TOR sALE-Forty scres. less than one mile
II from the city, at 500 per acre. Sold once for
500 per acre A safe and profitable investment
With little draining il would rent for $50 per
year. Assessed for taxation at $500. 7. A.
GOODWIN, u Thorpe Block. &c
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14
STRAYED.

CTRAYFD-Red COW. years Cid: return to 80
a. North Delaware; liberal reward. IL
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

n DAM GRIFFIN's Tent ana Awning Store, p
n West Maryland, moved to l9i E4st Washing
ton street. II
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14
REMOVAL.
AUCTION SALE.

a UCTlON sALE-of vacant lots on Monday.
u next; 81 feet Vermont, between Illinois and
Tennessee; 60 feet corner Tennessee aud Herbert;
also TWO lots in Fletcber's Oak Hill ,
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-14
BUSINESS CARDS.

The frras represented beiOse are he psosf
sfatsaeh and reliable IN the city. and entirely
sorthy Of The patronage Of Sentinel rssdcTs,l
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-12
THE SO UTHERN COLORED YOUTH.
A Grave and Anxious Problem for the
South.

From the Hartford Comm Times, July Is.
A Connecticut man, who has been
travelling for several months through
the Southern States and seeing all parts
of that section as well as all parts of the
population, has written from California
his views of the colored people of the
South. 1t is private letter and never
was written with any idea of publica-
ton. The writer, like the gentleman to
whom it is written, Ga Hartford man, is
Republican:
"My Southern trip took in all the
So-'th except Texas and portion of
Norlh Carolina. / could give you quires
as to the status of the negro. The fact
is, in a few words, that the negro of
to-day who has just arrived at manhood
is the most worthless of Gods creatures.
He only works when he cannot steal to
live, and, with enough in his pocket to
subsist for three days, he is rich. Edu-
cation (what little there is) has only
made him worse, for as soon as he can
read and write he goes into politics
when not engaged in forging orders.
The females are as bad, if not worse,
than the men, Virtue is almost un-
known among these young women, and
of all; they teach the damsels, even such
as are not viciously inclined, the path
of vice. OF course there are exceptions
but what I here say is true of the
masses. Those who we're formerly slaves
are not included in my condemnation.
They are generally sober, industrious,
and good citizens. They were taught
to work; and very many OF them (now
middle aged or old men) own the houses
they live in and have money laid away. |
1t is of those who have come upon the |
stage since the war that / write; the |
young negroes, men and women, of 20f
to 25 Their character and condition |
and the future that is involved, not |
only for them but for the South-for |
there are millions Of them-present a |
grave question, which is occupying the |
anxious thoughts of the wisest men of |
that section. As to the feeling toward |
the North that is entertained BY South
erners, you can find but one sentiment
peri sct Kindness
We have not copied the foregoing for
comment. 1t is, presumably, the impair
tial, though sombre, view Of a Northern
Republican who lives in New England,
the hot-bed Of anti-slavery in the days
of Abolition agitation. The lesson to
the coIored people is that they are on
trial, and that mere sentiment is giving |
way to cold, dispassionate judgment
If the foregoing is harsh opinion, they
must bear In mind that il is rendered
by their best friends who had fondly
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-12
1923 % 60
The State Industrial College.

We are pleased to note thai County
Superintendent generally throughout
the State have issued the notices requir-
ed by law in reference to examination
of applicants for admission to the State
Industrial College tor Girls. The board
ing capacity of the College is 200,and the
indications ale not only that this num-
Der will be certified for admission by the
County Superintendents, but that as
many more will apply for whom board
ing arrangements will have to be made
outside the College. Should any county
fail to be represented on opening day,
its quota will be allotted to other coun-
ties. Kinds county, for Instance, is
entitled to eight students, four as
boarders in college, and four to board
outside; but it is possible that some of
the latter may also be admitted to the
College, by the failure of other counties
to be represented. The rule Of first come,
first served" will operate. But it is to
be hoped that every county in the State
will be represented in the College. The
entire expenses of student need not
exceed So to SIS per month, while the
the facilities for acquiring a thorough,
practical education will be equal to any
in the land. We have an abiding faith
in the success of the Girls's College, and
we we're are sure that when a committee
of the Legislature visits the school next
winter it will be able to make good
report.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-12
Letters From Jefferson Davis.

The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle prints
the following letter from JEFFERSON
DAVIS, which was read at the recent
reunion of the Third Georgia Regiment
at Waynesborough:
BfAUvoIR, Miss, July Q, 1885.
Association OF Veterans, Col. Claiborne Snead,
President &e.
MY DEAR SIR | am very thankful to
yourself and other survivors Of the Third
Georgia Regiment for the kind invitation
to attend their reunion on the 29th and
30th inst. Regretting that it will not be
in my power to be present, allow me to
express the gratitude | feel at this mani
festation OF that feeling OF fraternity and
enduring pride which just cause and
honorable conduct may we'll preserve and
transmit to posterity. Time, it has been
said, sets all things even, and already the
signs appear of the power Of truth to vim
dictate itself against panoplied error. That
you, and if not you, your children, may see
the restoration of the principles for which
Georgia contended in her colonial condi-
ton, and successfully maintained when she
asserted her independence, is my profound
est hope and dearest wish.
With sincere regard to each and all the
veterans who grace your reunion, j am
faithfully, JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-12
Our Position.

The jackson CLARION takes whack
at the yickshurg post Office question,
We do not mean to misunderstood The
CLARIoN's position, and will therefore
ask it if it endorses the Commercials
Herald's utterances Tin the extracts
given under the head of skill Them in
this issue) and whether it considers
these utterances good Democracy
Iicksburg Post.
Our position is, that nothing which we
have seen in the Post, either as editorial
matter or reprint concerning Mr..
GRooME or the Commercial Herald, would
prevent US from bestowing the Vicks-
burg Postotfice on Mr. GRooME, Mr..
RoeEEs, Mr.. WRIGHT, or anybody else
connected with the establishment.
Our further position is that if we were
in Mr. CLEvELsND's place we would
not look for guidance to the columns of
the Post
1t is curious state of affairs hat
finds paper which gave the weakest
sort of support to Mr.. CLEVELAND try
ing to prevent the appointment of
gentleman whose paper advocated his
election With great energy and ability.
We do not care who gets the Vicks-
burg Postofice- We only know that we
condemn the methods being used to
defeat Mr.. GRooME, and trust that they
will find no countenance at Washington,
as We know they will not in Mississippi.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-12


About four thousand citizens partici-
pated in the memorial service on the
court house grounds at Vicksburg last
Saturday afternoon. Addresses were
made by,Messrs.'R V. BooTHE, t. MAR
SHALL MILLER, Major L. w. MAGRU-
DER and Judge Ell. 4. SHMIEALL. Among
the letters read were the following from
Senators GEORGE and WALTnALL
Jackson, Miss, August 8, 1885.
E. c. Carroll, Esq
Ny Dear Sir: / have delayed answer
ing your invitation to be present az the
funeral services in honor of the memory Of
Gen. Grant, in the hope that my health
shall so far improve as to enable me tc
accept it.
| am now satisfied that it would be inn
prudent Tor me TO visit your city on the day
named by you, and hence ! am compelled
to decline the invitation. la doing so
may be allowed to express my satisfaction
that the people OF Vicksburg will in al
appropriate manner express their sorrow
for the decease Of this eminent soldier VIII,
showed magnanimity in the hour o
| triumph TO his defeated adversaries.
Very truly yours,
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-12

Macon Beacon

Macon Beacon
Some surprise having been expressed
ON account of the omission on the part
of our recent County Convention to
instruct for General Walthall as well as
for General George, we deem it proper,
after due inquiry, to state that the omis-
sion was not the result of any opposition
to General Walthall-for there is none
in the county.
The author of the resolution explains
that he was prompted to prepare it
solely because of rumor that one of the
nominees to the Legislature was opposed
to the re election of General George, and
for that reason alone he desired an ex-
pres sion by the Convention. No such
reason existed in the case of General
Walthall, and no man, woman or child
having ever raised question as to the
wisdom and propriety of his election, the
anthor of the resolution in qnestion state:
it never occurred to him that there va:
any necessity for instructing our Repre-
sentatives to support him.
1t is the universal desire of our peopl,
that General WaIthall should be his owl
successor, and Is mis- friend elseswher
should desire confirmation of the decla
ration, we have the promise of tn
Chairman of our Executive Committe
to call mass meeting of the Democrat.
of the County to make forma
endorsement Of what we have her
stated.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-12
Seeing How it is Themselves.
a GANG OF NEGROES rERRoRIzING
PENSeYLvANIA SETTLEMENT.

HUNTINGTON, PENN, Aug. 3.-An
organized gang of negroes, over so in
number, who have come to the noun
tains from Virginia, have been commit
ting the most terrible outrages in this
neighborhood for the past few weeks.
So terrified are the inhabitants that they
will not venture from their houses with
out being heavily armed, and even the
farmers go we'll armed in their fields.
Women fear to leave theft homes with
out male protection and all social
intercourse has been practically sus-
pended. A few evenings ago, just
before dark, the negroes made a descent
upon little tavern kept by John Nc
Garvey at the east end of Siding Hill
They battered his place almost to pieces
and carried off considerable amount of
money, whisky, tobacco and cigars
NcGarvey had the most of his money
concealed in the basement of his build
ing, and the negroes suspecting this,
forced him to disclose the place where
it was hidden by torturing him in the
most fiendish and brutal manner. After
a night Of debauchery the negroes
crossed the mountain and took Shaffner
anu nfc uEiiIdiC Vile iutO tHc NOQ0.
stripped them of all their clothing, aud
tied them to separate trees. Leaving
them there the negroes returned to the
house and quilted it completely. They
secured $50 in money, besides large
quantity of whisky and tobacco. They
returned to their captives and through
the remainder of the night forced them
to undergo indignitias of the most
brutal character. Mrs. Shaffner was
unbound and carried further into the
woods, where she was found in the
morning in dying condition. The
country is alarmed and the greatest
excitement prevails. The citizens are
considering the question Of petitioning
the Governor for military protection.
A little of the Yazoo and Copiah
plans imported into the terrorized
distric. would work wonders.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-12
The State Ticket.
Greenville Times

Greenville Times.
That a nomination al Jackson ON the |
10Th of August by the Democratic Con-
vention is an election will not be ques
toned. In other words, the State offices
are to be awarded to various gentlemen in
the State after friendly struggle in their
own wigwam among the loyal Democrats
of Mississippi. Hence the capacity of
individuals for party campaigns or their
ability to meet and defeat representatives
of the opposing party on the hastings,
cuts no figure. 1t is case OF equitable
dealing between Democrats and with each
other; one in which all sections Of the
State which rendered great service in the
memorable year of 1875 and since should
receive just recognition of their desires at
the hands of the party.
For the first time since the advent of
Democratic rule, the Yazoo Delta presents
to our sister counties candidate for a
State Office. We dislike to deal in super
latives, and especially to say anything
that savors of arrogance, but feel that we
do not exceed the bounds of pro-
priety in saying that in that
suspicious year and since no section of the
State contributed more to our general sue
| cess or did SO under more adverse clrcum-
stances than the Yazoo delta. Quite with
one accord now the counties of this section
| ask for representation on the State ticket
in the person of Hon. w. w. Stone. We
have never sought place heretofore, and
ask none other now. We do not demand
it as right Whether it be given or not,
no part OF the State will be truer or more
Jealous in the cause of good government /;
and by that we up here understand Demo-
cratic rule. But we do net think our
equities are strong. The Yazoo delta pays
| a large part of the State tax its paying
power is increasing abnormally its levee
| interests and taxation all 20 be dealt with
through the Auditor, are complieated-im-
portant; its immense areas of wild and
| timbered lands, now made valuable by
railroad and levee enterprise, are con-
stantly passing back and forth through
his hands. All of these and other considera-
tons, make it eminently fit that the office
of Auditor should be given the Delta.
That is the Office she asks for. She pre-
sents in Capt. Stone, as her candidate, the
peer of any citizen of the State. III he
were rot fit, she would not ask it. Let
our sisters OF the interior do us justice
though the heavens fall and let us of the
Delta stand solid, shoulder to shoulder,
for the first place on the State ticket
| sought by Delta Democrat since the war.
As to the influence of geographical sec
tons - There are seven offices upon the
| ticket 1t would be no violation OF justice
to award two of these, at least, to the
counties east of the Yazoo river and the
! New Orleans and Jackson railroad. 1t is
true if the same rule be observed in award
ing State offices thai have governed the
Federal patronage, the western portion OF
| the State would not fare so well. OF the
half dozen or more paying offices distrib-
uted in Mississippi by the Federal Gov
eminent the river and Delta counties have
| gotten not one.