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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The University OF Heidelberg has con-
fered honorary degrees upon several Amer
leans.
1t is believed in New York that Gov. Hill
will inherit the political. fortune Of the late
Samuel J. Tilden.
During the month Of July the total fire
loss in the United States and Canada vas
ten million dollars.
Lieutenant Edward P. Mcclellan, US. N.
committed suicide yesterday morning by
shooting himself at his fathers residence
in Brooklyn, N. Y.
The British Parliament reassembled yes
terday, Mr.. Gladstone, Lord Harrington
aud Mr characteristics sitting together on the
front bench Of the opposition.
The Washington Light Infantry corps has
rescndrd its action of last week, by which
It was determined to go into camp at Attain
tic Ci!y on the I'D August, and the corps
has decided that it will not go into camp
anywhere this year.
Both houses Of Congress adjourned sine
die at i o'clock Yesterday afternoon. But
little business was transacted during the
day. The surplus resolution failed To re-
ceive the Presidents approval. The closing
scenes in the House were tame.
At Charleston, s. c.. yesterday, after the
base ball game between the Charleston and
Savannah clubs, Heugsl, the umpire, was
mobbed by the crowd on account Of an al
legged unfair decision whereby the Savan
nahs won the game, and was only saved
from bodily harm by the president Of the
home club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
ALEX ANDRIA.
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 6.

THE RICHMOND Dispatch says the trainers
of the Constitution, when they inserted in
that instrument the provision prohibiting
States from passing laws impairing the obi
CATION OF contracts, never meant that IL
should apply to States own debts. Well,
the mon referred to usually put their words
right close together, and just as usually
thought twice before they uttered them;
and if the words mo State shall pass any
law impairing the obligation OF contracts"
in the Constitution, don't mean exactly the
same thing that they mean outside of that
instrument, what do they mean? Now
with regard to the eleventh amendment to
the Constitution there may be some doubt,
for, as tho trainers of that amendment were
honest men, they never conceived the idea
that State of the American Union would
deliberately attempt to repudiate its just
debts and 10 swindle those who had IN
good faith invested their money in its Sc
curities for the benefit of their widows and
children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
Cloud Burst and Hail Storms.

CHICAGO, Aug. GA special dispatch
from Fort keogh, Mont says: Word has
been received from Simmons sheep corral,
on the American fork of the Mussel Shoal,
that cloud burst there Monday evening
which destroyed eight hundred head Of
sheep. The cloud exploded at the head OF
Dry Run Creek, end came pouring down in
q solid wall % feet high. carrying of nearly
the entire herd, and almost drowning a
hcrder. The carcasses Of the animals are
strewn along the river for distance of six
teen miles below the scene Of the disaster
Tho upper Yellowstone Valley was visited
yesterday by terrific hail storm, which
rooted up and destroyed every growing
thing in strip of country sixty miles wide
Near Merrill occurred hail cloud burst
For half an hour the hail was beyond
description. There were drifts Of hail II
inches deep in some places. Thore was lit
tie rain accompanying the hail-symply one
sheet of hail came pouring down.
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dSSOGTdTED PRESS DISP1 TCH e S
Indiana Greenbsckers.

CHICAGO, Aug. GA special dispatch
from Indianapolis, Ind, says; The Green
back State Convention met here yesterday
with hardly enough delegates to make a
convention. A platform was adopted
which reatirms the principles and declara.
ton of the national party as set forth In
the convention of 1884 concurs with the
Knights Of Labor in demanding the estab-
lishment of National monetary system
which will guarantee circulating medium
without the intervention ofbanks; demands
that interest bearing bonds shall never be
issued by the government; that inasmucn
as the government has loaned its credit
to the National bank at one per cent. and
the Pacific roads at six per cent, tbs
government should loan to farmers and
laborers money upon approved security
at interest not exceeding three per cent;
declares in favor of unlimited coinage OF
silver and gold, demands economical gov
eminent, demands an amendment TO the
state constitution prohibiting the importa'
ton, manufacture and sale Of Intoxicating
liquors as beverages. A ticket was nominated,
headed by E. S. Pope, Of Marion, for Lieuten
Governor, with ]. B. NIilroy, of Carroll coun-
ty, for Secretary of State. An Auditor
of State, State Treasurer, Attorney Gen
eral and Judge of the Supreme Court were
also nominated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

The week has been devoid of matters of inter
est financially or commercially. Business gener'
ally is very quiet, and until the opening of the
fall trade is likely to so continue. The receipts
of Wheat are fair. and tho market here has kept
pace with other cities. Money matters are very
quiet, and rates arc easy on good collateral. U. s.
bonds are quiet. There is some inquiry for Fir-
gins tax coupons, in small amounts generally
and prices are steady. Bonds are quiet, with Il
moderate ot.ring. The 3 per cents ere firm at
60. Railroad securities arc dull We quote:
Va Midland 1st 119a121; 9Th JOG; inc. 93l9a95.
NEW YORK, August G.-Tho stock market was
active and strong st the opening most of the list
being up 1sass por cent. After slight hesitation
nearly tho optire list advanced d to = per cent
Toward II o'clock the advance was checked
somewhat becoming subject to frequent roac-
tons. but tho market continued active, and at IL
O'Clock was still strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

THE G. AND o. CANAL.-A meeting OF the
board of directors of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company was held yesterday, in
Baltimore. Hon. Henry g. Davis was be
fore the board and made al explanation o!
the proposed route for the Cumberland and
Piedmont railroad over the property OF the
canal company. The canal directors were
of the opinion that the railroad ought to
acquire such rights of way as it might need
by condemnation The canal managers
saw that in view of the low freights made by
the railroads it is almost impossible to COM
pete with them. The coal companies are
doing but little to keep it from ending its
days by want of sufficient trade. The
canal company will be obliged to make
further sale of bonds in order to meet heavy
expenditures The obligations for the re.
pairs of Dam No. 6 will be met, and the lndebt'
edness for 1856 will soon be settled.
The July interest on the repair bonds OF
1878 has not been paid. The present admin
istration have determined on the policy OF
providing for the payment OF the working.
men in preference to the bondholders, and
until the indebtedness to the laborers is dis
charged there will be no payment to the
bondholders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Ann D. Hunter, the Oldest resident
of Greenwich, Prince William county, died
Wednesday aged So.
Mai Robert w. Hunter, has been appoint
ell special inspector of the Public Land Ser
vice at - 800 year and EXPENSE.
James Il. Melton, breakman on the
Chesapeake ard Ohio Railroad, fell from a
freight train yesterday morning near Clifton
Forge and was instantly killed.
3. s. Fleming, a member Of the Tenth
Virginia Infantry, (Stonewall Brigade,) and
badly wounded at Cedar mountain and
Gettysburg, died in Orlean last week.
The meteorological station ut Rappahan.
mock Station, Fauquic:, reports for July:
Rain, TO inches; highest temperature, 9S
on the Both: lowest, GO on the 9TH; mean,
746N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
The Late Mr.. Tilden.

NEW YORK, Aug. 6.-The casket in which
the remains of Samuel J. Tilden are to be
placed will not be finished until this even.
ing. AS soon as finished the burial casket
will be taken to Greystone, and the body,
which has been embalmed and dressed for
the grave, will be placed in it. The propo.
sition has been submitted to the relatives
to allow the body to lie in state in the City
Hall, to give the public an opportunity 10
view the remains, but consent has so far
been withheld, and there is no probability
that such an arrangement will be enter
tainel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
Cyclone.

ST. LOUIS, Ang Ga special from Tope-
ka, Kan, says: "a telegram was received
here last evening stating that cyclone had
struck the town of Hartlaud, and had do
molished twenty houses and done great
damage to growing crops. Sixteen cars
were blown from the Atchison, Topeka, and
Santa Fe tracks and telegraph wires were
Frustrated for two miles west Of the town.
The extent Of the damage has not yet been
learned, but the dispatch stated that no one,
so far as known, had been seriously injured.
The storm reached other towns in the vi
cinity of Hartand, but the wires being
down, its effects cannot be leaned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
Convicted of Destroying Ballots

CINCINNATI, Aug. G.-John 7. Evans,
who was on the police force under the old
Board Of Police Commissioners at tho last
October election, was yesterday convicted
Of destroying 100 ballots in precinct F, OF
the 10Th ward. Evans testified before the
grand jury that he had procured 100 demo
cratic ballots at the Enquirer Office and
placed them in the ballot box OF that ward
and precinct in place of 100 republican bal
lots he had removed and burned. He ties
titled ut that time that he procured the
ballots from Morton i. Hawkins then a
member Of the police board, and it was on
this testimony that he was indicted and
convicted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
INCIDENT IN THE SENATE. The last day

INCIDENT IN THE SENATE.-The last day
of the session of the Senate was character
lied by an extraordinary scene, occasioned
by one of Senator Riddleberger's freaks
The usual resolution was offered by Senator
Harris thanking the presiding officer of the
Senate Senator sherman) for the ability,
courtesy and impariialits with which be
had presided over the Senate during the
session. Senator Hawley, who occupied the
chair at the time, put the question and de-
clared it unanimously adopted, whereuponn
Mr.. Riddleberger. in somewhat excited
manner, declared that the resolution should
not pass unless quorum was present. Both
republicans and democrats were mortified at
Mr.. Riddleberger's remarkable proceedings,
and to prevent further scene recess was
ordered. Later in the day while Mr.. Rid
dleberger was absent from the Senate cham
her. the resolution was called up and unan-
imously adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
100000 for the Parnelites.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 6.-Rev. DR.. o Rel,
ly this morning cabled to the treasurers OF
the 1lish Parliamentary fund in London,
$50, 900 to sustain the Parnellites in their
struggle for the redress Of Irish grievances.
The following dispatch was sent to MIR.
Parnell: "Parnell, House of Commons, Lon
don. Have this day transmitted to the
trustees sixty thousand dollars. The League
in America relaxes no effort, knows no dis.
NAV, O'RElLLY, Treasurer"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
Consolidating Republics.

Sr. LOUIS, Aug. G.-The Commerce. del
Tallc, published in this city, prints letter
in It's last last issue from its correspondent
in the City of Mexico TO the effect that the
President and eX-Presidents of the Central
American republics of Salvador, Nicaragua,
Honduras, Costa Rica, and Gau:em ia are
now ia that city arranging plan for the
union of those States in one confederation,
with the ultimate view to annexation to the
Mexican Repub!ic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
Nominations.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 6.-Hon. J. 3. Nc
Creary was renominated for Congress by
the democratic convention of the eighth
Kentucky district.
RALEIGH NC, Aug Gin the Eighth dis
trict democratic convention, Hon. William
H. H. Cowles, the present Congressman, was
nominated without opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

THE republicans have already raised the
campaign cry that the country is in the hands
of the "rebels," and that the "rebels" have
gained by northern ballots what they failed
TO gain by bullets" But by an oversight, that
is remarkable to the unsophistioated they fail
to notice that the republican Senators
march up to the support of the "rebel''
General Malone with the discipline and
fidelity of veterans, and obey his orders with
as much alacrity as if he had won his rank
in the "loyal" army. The Senate is GER
tainly in the control of one "rebel" and that,
too, by means of the support he receives
from northern republican Senators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

SENATOR EDMUNDs says "the principal
criticism that he and his party should pass
upon the existing administration Is the very
Door class Of men it has selected to ill the
Offices" There is no doubt of the fact that
the President has greatly surprised and dis
appointed his own party BY his selection OF
mauy of the men to whom he has given
Offices. That he has been grossly deceived
in numerous instances by those upon whose
recommendations be has made appointments
is too patent to be denied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
Assign mant.

CHICAGO, Aug. Ga special to the Daily
News says that the Farmers National Bank
of New I.i.bon, Wis, has made an assign
ment. The assets amount to $4,000. The
lab liliss are not yet Known. Much sur
prise Is expressed at the small amount ofthe
assets. The back is q copartncrship firm,
consisting of b. E. and W. D. Macomber.
B. Chester, of New Lisbon, is the assignee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
kEairs in Rurmah-

LONDON, Aug. 6.-The state of affairs IL
Burmah is, and has been ever since the Brit
ish occupation, one of political discord and
social confusion Five thousand British
troops will be sent into the country rs soon
as tho cold season commences to scour it
and drive out or subdue the insurgents, and
1000 additional police will DO sent from
Iudia to maintain order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
The Overdue Steamer.

NEW YORK, Aug. G.-The agents of the
north German Lloyd steamer "Werra,"
which is overdue at this port, had not this
morning heard any tbing Of her whereabouts.
They say they are not alarmed about her
safety and that she has probably broken q
shalt and is on her way to this port under
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

If, IN the course of the revolving years,
such bill as one giving pension to the sur
yiving soldiers of the Mexican war should
pass the Congress ofthe country (Which they
added territory enough for an empire, it
will only BIO when death shall have removed
all its beneficiaries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

Mr.. HAYES says there is nothing that pre-
vents him "from sharing in the sentiments
and manifestations which are natural and
fitting on the death of political leader and
statesman 80 able and distinguished as
Mr.. Tilden,n Well, hardly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

THE DEMOCRATIC convention now IN ses-
sion in this city, is certainly having hard
time, but it is hoped that its agony may not
be continued much longer, and that in the
end it may be safely delivered of an accept
ohla uomines
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
The Panama Canal Bonds.

PARIS, Aug. Cone hundred and fifty
thousand new subscribers have applied for
the new bonds issued by the Panama Canal
Company. The number has exceeded the
most sanguine hopes Of the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

TIE FIRST session of the 49th Congress
expired yesterday It could have done so
five weeks ago and nobody been the worse
therefor. To be- sure, it did not do much
INT il should uus have done, but it left un-
dot. many things that it should have done,
and. wo,se shan all, there is no hope that
IN. next session Will expire with any better
results,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
a Tribute from the Queen

LONDON, Aug. 6.-The Queen has sent q
beautiful laurel wreath to Bayreuth to be
placed on the tomb OF the Able List.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

THE STATE democratic convention OF
Kansas has endorsed the administration.
But Kansas is foreordained republican
State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

THE u. s. MARSHAL of the northern dis
trict of Texas, at a recent public meeting in
that State, made speech, in which he ad'
vised the crowd to "hold themselves In
readiness for the sound of the long roll, and,
lift was heard, move forward and plant the
Stars and Stripes in the halls OF the Monte
zumas." The marshal Is new appointee;
but there should be vacancy in his office
at once. Under the civil service law and
,ults, now so vigorously executed in certain
other matters, what warrant an officer OF
this government has for stirring up strife
with q nation with which bis own is at
peace, is something which even the civil
service commissioners cannot explain salts.
faotorily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

THE PEOPLE of this country must now
continue to pay double price for the neceS'
saries of life at least until the Congress to
be elected next fall can take action upon the
tariff. Four.ifths of the democrats in the
present Congress are in favor OF reduction
in the price of the articles referred TO by
lowering the import duty upon them, but
their efforts in that direction have been de-
feated by the assistance the remaining one
fifth gave to the solid republican strength. 10
avoid similar detection in the next Con-
gress, with similar effect upon the cost OF
living, the democratic voters should be as
sured of the democracy Of their compression.
al candidates before casting their ballots for
them. low tariff is a cardinal principle
of the democratic party. A protective tariff
and democracy are utterly incompatible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, Aug. 5.-Cattle.-
Market strong on good grades; shipping steers,
So 65a5 20; stockers and feeders, 81 4Oa3 10 :
tnws. bulls and mixed. 81 65a3 70; bulk, So 40a
10; through Texas Cattle stronger; cows, So 25
a. TO; steers, $3a3 so. Hogs.-Market slow and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

Mr.. Adam Martin, of Lineolnia, Fairfax
county, is very i'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
Cattle Markets.

NEW YoRK CATTLE MARKET, Aug 5.-Becyes
Dressed Beef steady at S7a8 80 per 100 lbs for
nstive sides. Sheep aud Lambs.-Firn and high
or for both Sheep and Lambs with al early clear
ing; common to good Sheep sold at So Coal &c
per lou lbs common to prime Lambs at $5a6 rs
With some Of the best up at Sc 81 ba7. Hovs-
Nominally slow for 1.-Two Hogs at s. 1Oa5 IS be,
100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

THERE be- rejoicing throughout the
lsnd-Congress has gone ont"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

LYEcHBURa MARKET, Aug. 5.-The market i,
lit,lc moro active, with improved recciI t.
-Four quiet. Wheat in better receipt at S0a9O
Corn steady at 48s52 Rye and Oats nominal
Tobacco in fair receipt, but prices are unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06
CORRESPONDENCE.
Tho following correspondence explains itsci
RANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE,
ASHLAND, VA. July %, 1856.

Inc following correspondence c8PIa!llS ltScii:
RANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE
ASHLAND, VA. July %, 1856.
COL Robert Bc.crlcy Palms. w.:
Dear Sir: In tho Uncut Option Standard of April
18th, 1856. at the head of which my namo APP
peared rs cd or and publisher, occurred the fol.
lowing sentence, purporting to BIO be an extract
from let or from you
81 have signed tho petition for all election, and
shall vote for local option"
am informed that thst extract has boon TO-
pc.tedly and publicly declared to be forgery
during the recent local option campaign in Prince
William county. Surprising that the circum-
stances may have escaped your memory, enclose
Il copy OF your letter to me of March 18th. 1886,
and beg you to state for my vindcation whether
the extract is forged or garbled to misrcprcscnt
you. Tonrstruly, WEI. w. SMITH.
PLAISs, Va, July Gath, 1856.
Prot. w. ". Smith. Ashtnnd, Ia:
Dear Sir: Yours of yesterday is to hand. The
letter had indeed escaped my memory, but upon
having it recalled recognize tho cxtr ct as gcnI.
inc. | AIN not ssre that you understood entirely
my position OH tho subject. but / am sure that
you have not Intentionally mSrepresented it. ]
am opposed to bar rooms and grog shops where q
petition of majority Of tho citizens OF tho local..
ity opposo it, but desire carefully 10 guard our
slider tho manufacture of pure domestic wines as
4 promoter Of the great evil Of intenlperauce but
rather as hindranco to it.
regret that anything I may have said has
been construed into o charge of forgery or mis-
representation against you, for am sure you are
incapable Of either. Very truly yours
(Sgned) RoRT. BEVERLEY
P. S-To be strictly accurate, should have said
in my letter IF March 10th Il intend to sign the
petition" and not Il have signed" expected to
90 to The Plains aud to sign 1t that morning be-
fore my letter could reach you, but circumstances
prevented me from doing so, and the petition was
afterwards withdrawn. RIB
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Aug. 5.-There
is nothing of importance going on. Receipts oil
produce arc only fair, but quotations arc un.
chang d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

THE POLICY early adopted by the admin
istration with regard to ex Confederates, as
manifested by its withdrawal of the nomi-
nation of Senator Blackburn's brother for
internal revenue collector in his State, be-
cause, when boy, twenty five years ago, ne
had written a letter, just before entering tho
Confederate service, in which, with boyish ex-
travagance, he said he hoped to "swim his
horse in Yankee blood" it still pursues, for 1t
has just withdrawn the nomination of post
master because, at the commencement OF
the civil war, he removed the Union hag
from the building of which he had charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

TIE DEMOCRATS in the Senate did their
best to secure the passage of Mr.. Beck's
resolution prohibiting members of Congress
from acting as counsel for the subsidized
railroads, and thereby preventing them
from being, in the future as they have been
in the past, attorneys and judges in the
same case. But Mr. Edmunds and all the
other republican civil service reform sena-
tors opposed and defeated it, because they
are the Senators who are employed by the
railroads referred to, and who are in receipt
of large moneys therefrom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

Zoe lower; rough and mixed, 81 load 10 pack
ing, 81 75a5 20; light. 81 load 90; skips, 81 30
al. sheep.-Market stronger: natives, Sad !;
Western $3a3 so; Texas, 81 75a3 Lambs, S'a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-06

RICHMOND MARKET, Aug 5.-The market i
still quiet. Flour dull. Offerings to-day of abou
5000 bushels Of Wheat, with sales from IS to st
for common to good. No sales of Corn reported
Sales of Rye at G2aG7, and Oats at 49,