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HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-The chap
lain, in the opening prayer, made a
touching allusion to the death OF
Representative Hahn, of Louisiana.
Mr.. st. Martin, Of Louisiana, offered
resolutions expressive Of thetrcgret of
the house at the death of Representa-
tive Hahn, and providing for the APP
pointment OF select Joint committee,
of members and senators, to conduct
the funeral ceremonies and escort the
remains to the place OF interment,
and adjourning the house as fur
Their mark Of respect to the mem
Dry of the deceased
Mr. Bland, of Missouri, asked and
in a few moments obtained unani-
mons cansent that tomorrow be de-
voted to the same class of business
which would have heen in order to-
day. The resolutions then being
unanimously adopted the house at
II: 20 adjourned.
| WASHINGTON, March 1G.-Under a
call of States the followed bills and
resolutions introduced and refer
red,
BY Oats, Alabama: Amending the
rules, so as to prohibit the speaker
from receiving any resolution author
izing the appointment Ola commit,
ltee, to accompany the remains
of any deceased representative OF
Senior beyond the corporate limits
OF the city Of Washington.
By Rowel, of Illinois; To amend
the act to prohibit the importation o
contract labor,
BY Bynum, OF Indiana: Granting
to the widow of Thos. A. Hendricks
late Vice-President of the Unit &c
Sites, one years salary of said Office
less the amount paid Hendricks il
his life time.
BY Henderson, OF North Carolina
Providing against horrors and cruelt,
of punishment imposed for violation
OF the internal revenue laws.
By Skinner, Of North Carolina IT,
provide an inland water way from New
Yoil; to Florida.
| Bv Cox, of North Carolina IT,
start on equitable classification o
Government officers and employees il
| Washington
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The He'll Telephone suit.

WASHINGTON, March 17.-It has
been finally settled that the Govern
ment's suit against the Bell Telephone
Company, to test the validity of its
patents, shall be brought at Columbus
Ohio, and the United States Attorney
for that district has been instructed
accordingly. The Bill is completed
and will be filed tomorrow or mex
day.
Judge Thurman, OF the special coun
sci, is now at Columbus and has per
fected all the necessary arrangement
at that point.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-03-18

Whether the Chinese Government
will resent the outrages perpetrated
upon its subjects in this country or
not is of little importance to those who
consider the question for an honest
purpose, The simple fact remains
that they are disgrace to the coun-
try and the offenders should have
been vigorously dealt with long ago.
All the Chinese ask are the same
rights which are given to other nation
alitieS without restriction, and these
they should have now-Philadelphia
Times.
CAIRO, March IA, 1sS9.-Lord Rose
berry, the British Foreign Secretary
has instructed Sir Henry. Drummond
Wolff, the British Commissioner in
Egyp to arrange for the reduction
of the array OF occupation by six regi-
ments, and the withdrawal of the
British troops from Assouan and the
Egyptian troops from Wady Halfa.
LONDON, March l6 Mr. Parnsll il
reported to-day as seriously indispos
ed, and will probably be unable tc
speak on the Irish question tomorrow
as promised
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-03-18

YOUNGSTOWN, Tenn, March IL
Mr.. Frank W. Taylor, one of the
wealthiest and most highly esteemed
citizens of Hamblcn county, died at
his home, one mile south of Russell
vile, this morning.
Mr.. w p. Cariger, for Il number OF
years engaged in the drng business,
died this afternoon of consumption,
Mr.. Carriger was esteemed by every
one in the community.
The death of such citizens are sad
loss, and can i'll be spared
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-03-18
Very Remarkable Recovery.

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing, OF Manchester,
Mich, writes MY wife has been al
most helpless for five years, 50 help
less that she could not turn over in
bed alone. She used two Bottles OF
Electric Bitters, and is so much i'm
proved, that she is able now to do he1
own work" Electric Bitters, will dc
all that is claimed for them. Hun
dreds of testimonials attest their great
curative powers. Only fifty cents q
bottle at j. B. Hash's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-03-18

The Senate spent the week in de-
bateng the refusal OF papers, with the
general result OF showing republican
Senators that the Edmunds resolution
has drawn them into a ridiculous and
untenable position, The President
sent in two vetoes, Senator Miller, OF
California, died on Monday and the
funeral ceremonies occupied the Sen
ate on Saturday.
In the House a very interesting de-
bate on the Indian question occupied
most of the week. The telephone
inquiry was begun Mr.. Henley in.
PRODUCED resolution OF inquiry into
the management OF Pacific railroads
The House passed u bill compelling
these railroads to pay for the survey
OF their lands.
During the coming week the Senate
will continue the debate on the re
fusal of papers, with the probable
res lit that the Edmunds resolution
vii, be sent back to the committee
and the possibility Of a successful mo
ton to repeal the Tenure Of Office ac
I which would be defeat FOR Senate
Edmunds and hiscommittee.
IN the House on Monday the Coin
! age Committee hope to get day earl
/ in April fixed for the discussion of
bill suspending the coinage of silvsl
J The lndain Appropriation bill will b
discussed, and the District OF Colum
i bia bill will follow it, to be followe
by the Army billy Y, Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-03-18
THE COMET.
johnson City. Tenn. March IS, 1886
Fhree Conventions.

The Republican Executive Commit
tee for the First Congressional Dis
trict met at Bulls Gap, March II, and
agreed to call three conventions to
meet at. different places OH the 9th OF
May. The convention to nominate a
candidate for Congress is to be held
at Greeneville, that for Chancellor at
Bulls Gap, and that for Judicial Of
ficers at Jonesboro. The basis of rep
resentation is the same in each con-
vention, total 100.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18
ICOMMUNICATED


Barbarism of the 10Th Century-Athens Invaded
Her Temples Demolished and the Silver.
Tongued Oracle Rendered Mute by Oyster Pr
rates"
Think not, dear reader, that am about
to treat of the Athens Of Homer aud Perccs;
ignorance, rather than disinc!ination, will
put a quietus on any such proceeding.
have reference to the "Atheus Of America, :"
region vulgarly known as The Northern
Neck of Virginia"
1t is we'll known that anything pertaining
to the name or history of Washington is
ever filled with interest to all true .hearted
Americans What will these good citizens
think then, when tell them that the land
of his birth, the spot where he welded the
historic "little Ratchet" has been invaded
and desecrated by band Of pirates COM
pared with wboI r Tie cs5= III Kidd; with
his b!ood.stained character and infamous
career, is well fitted to become full nedgcd
angel2
IT'S true, the past winter has been one OF
unusual severity, and we all recognize the
fact that necessity knows no law" but it
does seem cruel to the living generation, and
unfaithful to the memory of the past, to
have such monuments to orr great dead
such objects Of soul-inspiring thought,
which call Us to higher plane of life ; such
striking illustrations Of the transtory nature
of earthly greatness as was afforded by the
moss-coverei Electromagnetic ruins Of
Haywood" hurled from their venerable
foundations and rent asunder by an igno-
miuious gang of outlaws
For years, Old Haywood House" has been
the favorite resort OF the "monk-like mooG-
ack" and wary wasp, and occasionally its
solitude was invaded by the rest-loving pill
grim of.the-pow, or mayhap, in the golden
summer weather the death-like silence of
its classic shades was broken by some wan
deripg poet, in search of the fleet.winged
muse.
It will BIO mourned By those who have
even the shadow of an artistic taste; for it
was the most picturesque object on the low
er Potomac; and cen though it was not the
real birthplace Of the immortal George, yet
the voices of the past freighted each passing
chimneys and quaint old gables, with sub
dued Dolian sweetness.
This old house was torn down by dredgers,
and the timber used for fuel. fit had been
destroyed by king or conquerer 'twere we'll
but to be burned pecemeal by these "vul-
lures of the Deep" while we, who have been
reared beneath its shadow, stand idly on
the strand, our hands deep pocketed, and
suffering never a pang. Shades of the
mighty fallen" why are we thus despised
Has malaria killed the spirit Of Miltiades
or are we becoming the slaves Of free-born
Incidence
Haywood is gone, and the moth eaten
sails of the dredgers still glimmer on the
eastern horizon, adding insult to Injury by
their tardy retreat. SWAMP ANGEL,
Colonial Beach, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18
NEWS OF THE DAY.

A cargo of California wheat was sold in
the Mersey yesterday at 31S. Cd, per quarter,
the lowest price on record.
The President yesterday nominated Pen
dleton King, of North Carolina, to he secre-
tary of legation at Constantinople.
The President has appointed ex Senator
James 3. Groome collector, and l. Freeman
Rasin naval officer of the port OF Baltimore.
The House Of Representatives yesterday
passed bill reducing from to cents the
charge for money orders not exceeding S..
The House committee on coinage yester-
day, by vote OF "a to 6, refused to report
adversely bill to suspend coinage ofsilver.
Rear-Admiral English, U. S. NJ, will be
retired to day. and> RearAAdRiiifrssli S IN ps5,
March g. Commeoegsores Truxton and Mayo
will become Ear Ear admrals.
~ sshard E. Stanton, wealthy contractor
and near relative of Edwin NJ Stanton,
Secretary of War under President Lincoln,
died at Bridgeport, Conn, Tuesday.
A passenger train on the Ohio Central
Railroad, near Point Pleasant, w. Va, was
thrown into stream yesterday, and two
persons were killed and several injured.
There was heavy fall of hail in Cuba on
the 9th inst, causing some dismay in the
rural districts, and causing the destruction
Of tobacco fields in some paris Of the island
Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain has quarreled
with and abandoned Sir Charles Dixie be.
cause the latter refused. in the Crawford d.
vorce suit, to deny under oath the charges
against him.
Mr.. Peter w. Hairston, prominent mer-
chant, 65 years of age, and Mr.. Thomas
Hopkins, a retired merchant, aged 76 years,
died in Baltimore yesterday. Mr.. Harston
died suddenly of apoplexy.
The National Lancers, of Boston, arrived
in Charleston, S. c., yesterday, and were re-
ceived warmly by military and citizens.
Last night they were entertained at a ban.
quet by the Washington Light Infantry.
Speeches were made by the Governor ofthe
State, the mayor of Charleston and others.
The Lancers will visit Fort Sumter to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.
of the Alexandria GAZETTE.


RICHMOND, Va, February II, 1856.
The Auditor of Public Accounts has is
sued certificates upon which a great many
wounded and disabled soldiers have drawn
the $50 allowed under the act which appro.
priated $4,000 to these men. Upwards Of
two hundred of these claims have been col
lected for the soldiers by members of the
General Assembly. Up TO date Rockbridee
has furnished more applicants than airy
other county.
The House and Senate spent one hour
each to day advancing local bki illlss upon the
calendar. At tines tines eight or ten Delegates
ere on their feet at once, endeayoring to
secure recognition by the chair. In the list
of local bills there were seven to incorporate
colored societies, with names like this: 1.-THE
United and Beloved Order of the Grand
Fraternal Sons and Daughters of the Rising
Star of Hope and Promise
The bill providing for the appointment of
o special court of appeals, was reported in
the House to-day, and it will probably pass
in some shape or other. The circuit judges
likely to be designated to hold this special
court will be Judge Keith, of Fauquier,
Judge Mclaughlin, of Rockbridge, Judge
Barton, of Fredericksburg, Judge Irving, of
Prince Edward, and probably Judge Well
ford, of Richmond.
The contest over the nomination for the
Sixth Judicial Circuit, before the democrat
ic caucus, last night was exceedingly ex-
citing, and the excitement increased when
the clerk of the caucus announced that the
vote was tie. Mr.. Tom Martin, who man.
aged the Daniel canvass in the Senatorial
contest, and Senator Wing6eld, both of AL
bemarle, have managed Mr.. Moons contest.
and Delegates O'Bannon and Hay pulled
the triggers for Judge Grimsley. The friends
of both candidates have been very active to-
day, and have been looking forward with no
little anxiety to renewal of the contest in
the caucus tonight.
All of the republicans voted for G. w.
Hill. the democratic nominee for Judge of
the First Judicial Circuit, except Mr.. Mauck,
of Page, who voted for Mr.. Shields, of Nor
folk, who renominated Judge Hill. 1t was
Mr.. Shields maiden speech and he received
numerous congratulations. 3. p. 0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18

THE IMPENDING CoNFLICT.-A caucus oil
republican Senators was held yesterday, at
which Mr.. Edmunds submitted three reSo.E'
tons, their text being substantially a. io!'
lows:
First. Expressing the opinion OF the eau;
Gus that the action of the Attorney Genera!
in refusing to furnish information called tor
by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
in relation to suspended officials, 10 matter
what his motives may have been, is repre-
hensible.
Second. Declaring that i'll cases wher'
nominations have been made to fill vacan-
cies created by removals, and the heads OF
the Departments refuse to furnish TO the
Senate Information called for The SENATE Hij!
not confirm the nominations.
Third. Condemning the action OF the AZ
ministration in removing ex Union soldier"
and sailors and appointing civilians in Their
places.
These resolutions gave rise TO consider;
Bile debate, but were finally adopted by IN"
caucus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18
A Mothers Desperate Attem pit.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1S:-Mrs. Margaret White
made desperate attempt last evening to
murder her two little children, and but for
the timely interference of James Doherty, @
special policeman, she would have succeed
ed. When crossing the Lake Shore and
Rock Island tracks at the Archer ave.
crossing, he saw Mrs. White with her four
year old boy and six year old girl standing
near the train of moving freight cars. He
noticed the woman trying to push the little
boy beneath the wheels Of the moving cars,
but the little fellow screamed each time and
broke away from the mothers grasp. The
train had almost passed when the woman
deliberately showed the boy under the slow
~ moving cars. Doherty jumped to the
little boy's rescue, and was just in time to
save the child's life. The woman turned
savagely on Doherty and exclaimed: "What
did you do that for? My husband is q
drunkard, am tired of life, but I want to
get rid of these children first" Her husband
appeared before Justice Mech this morning
and stated that his wife had attempted to
take the life of the children once before
with an axe while she was intoxicated. The
justice sent her to the Martha Washington
Home with fine of $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18

day hight in his boarding house in this city,
by nhaling Illuminating gas. When discoy.
ed be was lying in bed dead. He had at
tached the hose Of 4 droplight to gas aim
over the bed, and passed it under him sell,
and into his mouth from the other side
To make sure that no gas should cs.
cape to betray his purpose, he had
wrapped sheet arouud his head,
face and neck. He then turned on the gas.
AS the corpse lay in bed it looked like man
smoking long Turkish pipe. He left let
ter stating that he was tired of life and
meant to kill himself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18
Robbery.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 1S.-H. d. Anderson
of Kildare, Texas, representing the Lttler
and Texas Land Company, reported 10 the
police last night that valise containing
deeds and titles to $4,000 acres Of land val
ued at $685. 900 was stolen from him at The
Union depot. The satchcl also contained
the charter and seal of the company. He
was waiting fer train and left the grip On
a seat whilo he stepped TO the ticket Office
When he returned it was gone. He says
the less may lead to endless trouble and
litigation, and offers Il reward for the rccoy-
ery Of The papers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18
VIRGINIA NEWS

Capt. James T. Robinett, of Petersburg,
master mechanic of the Norfolk and Yves.
tern Railroad, died Friday.
The colored woman Ann Tarrel, in the
Norfolk county Jail on the charge of muir.
derng Caesar Morris, in that county, was
examined yesterday, when some of the
articles of her undertaking showed marks
of blood No other arrests have been made.
1t will be seen that bill prepared by
Lieut.. Gov. Massey was introduced yester-
day in the State Senate the object of which
is to aequaint holders of Virginia bonds,
through board of commissioners, with the
material and financial condition of the
state, and the equitableness of the Riddle
berger readjusting' scheme The commits
S SID are also to undertake to induce
West Virginia to come to terms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18
Outlaw Captured.

GALVESTON, Tex, Feb. lS.-A special to
tho Ne,cs from Mexia says Henry Tickle, a
notorious outlaw who is wanted for murder
and horse stealing in Navarro and other
counties Of the State, and who has had nu.
merous conflicts with officers in various
parts of the State, was captured in Trinity
Bottom at daylight yesterday morning by
Sheriff Child and a posse Of Freestone coua.
ty officers. Tickle was surprised and had
no chance 10 usc the Winchester rifle or re-
volvers with which he WAS armed when cap
tnred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY IS.
CONGRESSMAN BRADY and Boutelle, OF

('oNcRFssMEN BRADY and Boutelle, OF
Norfolk navy yard fame, having, greatly 10
their own disgust, contributed SO largely 10
the political reputation OF Congressman
Geo. D. Wise as to ensure to that genlle-
man, it is said, a "walk over" in the next
Nominating convention for the Richmond
district, are still squirming, especially the
former, like maggots when stirred up with
a red hot poker. Even their own constitu-
ents are known to feel mortified at the
sorry exhibition they made. MIR. Brady,
who has both persstency and cunning in
his undertakings, and who, on account OF
location and other things, was tie greater
sufferer of the two, has been by every hook
and crook" at his command endeavorlng,
since his discontinue of the other day, 10
be heard in reply to Mr.. Wise. At special
session last Tuesday night, when handful
of members were in attendance, on the FIJI
John Porter bill, he was permitted TO per-
vert the purposes of the occasion by some
thing of an assault on the statements of Mr..
Wise concerning navy yard matters, and to
this assault he also joined defence OF his
shero," Malone. Mr.. Brady, who had a
hard time in getting to Congress from the
great black district, his majority being COM
paratively nothing, is seeking now to
smooth the way for his reelection, and
adroitly seizes the role of defender to Ma
hone" 1.-THE General should not want the
seat himself he will probably support Mr..
Brady for a second term. But then MIR.
Brady should remember that such support
will be sure to invite a cooperation against
him of every acknowledgements and re-
republican opposed to Malone; also that,
with Mahone's active aid, a presidential
battle to excite and consolidate republican
voters, and tho natural elements of OPPOSE
ton not in solid compact, on the side OPP
posed 10 him, he very narrowly escaped o
beating. Up 20 the present time it may be
truly said he has been far more seviceable
to Mr.. Wise than to himself, and deserves
the thanks rather than To abuse Of the
democrats for the laundering and founder
ing which have marked his career. Mr..
Wise is said 10 esteem him most highly as
one of his best friends and allies in disguise,
and intends soon 10 roll him again under
his tongue as choice and delicate mcrs'l
lust suited 10 his tastes and wishes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18
The C. & o. System.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-The Statement cl
the Chesapeake and Ohio System for Dsrcm.
Der 1885, shows: Gross earnings. $50 ,5l&
operating expenses, s34l,0 7O; Net earnings,
SITS, 443. This is m increase las compared
with the same month of 1854, in gross earn.
ings of Sc $50: decrease in operating ex-
penses of $S,755', and an increase in net
earning of$l5,396. The gross earnings We're
contributed as follows: Chesapeake and
Ohio, $3l4,195; Elizabeth, Lexington and
Big Sandy, s57,732; Chesapeake, Ohio and
Southwestern, $l47 $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18
Quick Trial.

COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 1S.-The quickes!
trial on record for breach of promise was
begun and ended here yesterday. Anna
Webster, of Morgan county, visited here
in 1854, and met George Williams, a wealthy
farmer of Lockbourne. They were en-.
gagged and kept up loving correspondence
until the spring of 1885, when she heard Of
his marriage to another, just rs she was
making her own wedding dress. She sued
for $40, 1000, using his letters for evidence.
The case was commenced yesterday morn.
ing and the jury gave verdics for S3,loo
by sunset. Williams made no answer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18

THOUGH General Mnhone's organ, now
printed in Washington, is opposed to the
Blair bill, the General himself says be is ia
vorable to it; but he pretends to fear that
there will be discrimination against the ne
groes in the disbursement of the money it
appropriates, and therefore has moved an
amendment, requiring the governors of
States to furnish the Secretary of the 1nte-
rior each year particulars rs to the popula-
ton, white and colored, Of each school dis.
trict, the number of white and colored child
rem of school age in each such district, the
number attending school, and other inform
alton, which, he says, will prevent such dis
elimination. 1t is needless to say that the
General is as well aware of the groundless-
ness of his pretended fear as any body else.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18

SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER, who of late has
Rp posing in the role of a semi-independ-
ent, has grown tired of nocking +, MNA,A
andyesterday again entered and ps 81
in the republican caucus. IBIS, too,
when the e caucus sdecSiss >Ast the republi-
.'n sSsSs1esstors take open issue with the Pres-
sssaent on the subject of removals from Office,
though he, Riddleberger, had previously
stated, in effect, at his desk on the floor of
the Senate, that he did not find fault with
the President on that score. But the spirit
that inspires Mr.. Riddleberger is not of the
kind that influences the actions Of most of
his senatorial colleagues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-18

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-The Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias Of Virginia, in session
in Norfolk, yesterday elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: G. NJ. Richter
past-grand chancellor, Hampton; +. a.
Emmerson, grand chancellor, Lynchburg
w. l.. Olivia, vice grand chancellor, Slaun'
ton; w. l.. Lthgow, grand prelate, Rich.
rnond C. i. Courtney, grand master OF
excheauer, Richmonl;J J. c. Teller, grand
keeper of records and seals, Rchmond;
Thos, n. Vcrn+lspn, grand master at arms
Portsmouth: II. +. Chase, grand inner
Guard, Norfolk; A. F. Cox, grand outer
guard Alexandra.