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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

PERILoUs ToYAGE.-Captain Anderson
and his companion, who started from Nor
way some weeks ago to cross the Atlantic
to New York in IN open boat, were sighted
on July 2lst in latitude $50 G. north, longi-
tude 29o 12> west, by the Italian bark Nor.
ira. Captain Anderson's little boat had
capsized only the day before. The Italians
assisted TO light her, and supplied the voy-
ayers with dry provisions and water; of the
latter they were much in need. The little
boat had stopped only at Leith and Glas-
Cow since leaving Norway. Captain An
derson kept on his course confident of
reaching New York in good condition and
in due time. When met he was twenty-five
days from Glasgow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24
Cutting at Liberty.

At 11:30 yesterday morning Cutting was
taken once more before Judge Castenadass
court at Fl Paso, when the official minutes
OF the chihuahua supreme court, which had
arrived on the Mexical Central railroad,
were read to him, which recited the decree
releasing him from further custody. The
decision of the court is based entirely upon
the fact that Medina, the offended party,
had waived his right to civil suit for dam
ages, the court holding that this ended the
proceeding of the State. When released by
the court Cutting replied: "As long rs am
not further detained as d prisoner, l accept
my liberty, and request that copy of the
decree of the supreme court he given Inc
for my future use." This the court con
sented to do in Spanish. Judge Gastenadas
sent copy of the decree to Mr.. Provincio,
the joge polite, who sent back word that
he in person would give Cutting his liberty,
accompanied with some wholesome advice.
To reporter Cutting said: swell, | can't
understand what all this has to do with my
card in the Ell Paso Herald. for which ! was
solely arrested, for four weeks incarcerated,
and was being triad at the time my govern
ment made demand for my immediate re-
lease" 1t is said on the other eide Of the
river that the Mexican constitution prohib-
ting the residence of agitators and other
dangerous characters in the republic will be
enforced against Cutting.
Gen. Sedgwick arrived in the City of
Mexico yesterday morning. He was met
by Consul General Porch, and spent the day
with Minister Jackson. He has not yet
visited Minister Mariscal, of the foreign de-
partment, but probably will to-day. He
will make his principal investigation at Chi
huahua. News was received officially that
Medina having withdrawn his suit for dam
ages against Cutting, the supreme court of
the State Of Chihuahua, which had the APP
peal under consideration, threw the entire
case out of court, and ordered the release of
Cutting. There is rumor among Ameri.
cans that Gen. Sedgwick carries commits.
sion rs minister to succeed Gen. jackson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

THE LUNATIC AsYLUMs.-Goyernor Lee
stopped at Staunton the other day, and
while there inspected the Western Lunatic
Asylum. He says the asylum at Staunton,
as we'll as the Williamsburg asylum, is
crowded, and cannot under the present state
OF things, take more patients. From in
formation which he has at hand he thinks
that the lunatics now confined in the jails OF
the Commonwealth will almost fill the new
asylum at Marion, in Southwest Virginia.
This asylum will be opened in January, and
then those unfortunates who have not at
this time comfortable quarters will be able
to secure them when the new asylum opens
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

THE CONVENTION 10 nominate the demo.
cratic candidate for Congress in this district
will reconvene in this city tomorrow. 1t
is hoped that during the recess the delegates
have not only correctly informed themselves
OF the preference of thoir respective coun-
ties. but have determined to reassemble
with spirit of concession for the party's
good that will enable them to select cam
didate and complete their labors agreeably
to themselves and to the entire satisfaction
of the democrats of the district Any one
of the four gentlemen whose names are be-
fore the convention will make an excellent
representative, and will receive the support
of every true democrat in the district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24
Now .,ratl Then.

Yesterday morning the Post announced,
on the personal word Of The President, that
Collector Hedden had not resigned, and that
the stories about his resignation so volumi-
nousIy circulated in the New York papers
were without any foundation in truth
Within two hours thereafter the official en-
nouncement was made from the White
House that Mr.. Hedden bad resigned, and
that Mr.. Daniel Magone had been appoint
ed collector in his place. This leaves the
Post somewhat behind. We do not like TO
have our readers draw the hasty inference
that the President resorted to disingenuous
ness in replying personally to our question,
and we would like 10 interpoae any plall5i.
bic excuse. 1t was not necessary for the
President to answer the question put to him
concerning his acts or intentions. The con.
templated change was strictly his own bust
ness, and it would have been easy 10 say,
II am not ready to speak concerning this
matter yet. / cannot say anything, and
wish you would not mention this interview"
His request would Of course have been re-
spectcd. But TO be distinctly told that no
resignation had taken place, and to be led
TO believe that ono had never been talked
of, or thought Of, and then, as SOON as the
Post was on the street, to have the an
nouncemcnt made that iledden had been
already superssded-.this is bewidering
The Post asks no favOrs or condolences because it
is democratic paper or because it is generally
able TO approve of the Presidents acts and policy;
hut it cannot allow this lapse to go without n
candid explanation, for it is resolved to maintain
toward its readers an attitude of sincerity far
moved from trickery or Discrimination concerning
the news of the day and lis comments on public
affairs Hash. Past | 1M inst.
For week now the republican newspapers Of
the country have been all shaken up by tho charge
formulated by themselves that the Washington
IoI Ind charged the President with dissimula-
Lion-or, as they politely put it. with "lying"---
and that IAN issue Of verscity" was involved. This
would he very sad if it were not very absurd. Tho
readers Of the Past know that no such issue has
been raised exists. They know that in the
article referred to, We cvtn warned them against
bringing the suspicion of dsengcnnousncss to tho
door Of the White House, Satisfied that tho mis-
understanding was compatible With perfect truth
fitness. The correctness of this Interpretation
now appears. Co.. Lamont explains that tho
President did not receive Mr.. Hcddens rcsigna-
ton or appoint his successor till the very day
when the change was announced, so that his as
suranre to the Fast that neither of those events
had taken place and that tho stories were without
foundation was literally accurate But our read
crs had been mislcd by too broad an Inference.
and rs guarantee Of perfect sincerity and good
faith We tated to them the ground of that infer
encc.- Wash. Post 22d inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24
Letter from Falls Church.

Correspondence OF the hlexRndria GAzETTE.I
FALLS CHURCH, Aug. 23.-The Presbyte-
rian Kirk Session here recently passed reso.
lutions condemning in strong terms the des.
ecration of the Sabbath by keeping open
shops, stores or stables, Except in case of
necessity" They especially record their
disapprobation of Sabbath camp meetings.
On the ensuing Sunday visited and walk.
ed through and around the grounds where
the meeting was held, and saw not case of
drunkenness or disorderly conduct; but
regret to say on the following Sunday dis
turbances occurred and q man was shot.
The disturbing element, however, came
from one of the cities, and the opinion pre-
walls here that the wounded man was the
aggressor, and that our people have been
orderly aud we'll behaved during the meet
ing.
Improvements continue to be made. Mr.
George Ives has built very neat villa of
brick on the principal street. Mrs. Rowzee
is building fine residence on New Hamp-
shire avenue, and on the same thorough
fare Mr.. Isaac Crossman has erected an
imposing structure in the French renais-
sarce style, very commodious and band
somely decorated. The authorities are ma
csdamizing the avenue. It will soon be
beautiful drive and promenade.
We feel sighted that no mention has been
made of our political dongs of late. espec-
ally the startling democratic victory in the
election of Dr.. J. B. Gardner, a well-known
citizen and decided democrat, as mayor
for The current year. The world moves.
WAnT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Joel CARRIER, prominent in toe Dunkard
colony of Fauquier and formerly of Rock
ingham county, died Saturday, near Mid
land Station.
1t is stated that the Legislature will be
convened in extra session early in June OF
next year to receive the report of the re-
visers of the code.
Mrs James Scott, OF Danville, committed
suicide yesterday by taking morphine. Mel.
ancholy is said to have been the cause. This
is the third suicide ia Danville in one week.
Mr. Thomas Anderson, well.known cit.
izen of Richmond, died Sunday evening at
tho residence of his brother -n-law in that
city. The deceased was in his forty-hrst
year.
r. nCurett, Of Lancaster, is suffer-
ing from the effects of severe sun.strokc.
He was in Baltimore at the time, and when
FRUSTRATED was taken TO the residence OF his
father where he is at this time.
Dean Taylor, engineer at the Lynchburg
water-worka, had his foot and ankle man.
gled yesterday by being run over by car
on the Virginia Midland road. His leg had
TO be alnputated below the knee.
Charles Dean and George Hughes, col
orerl, alleged thieves from Richmond, ar
rested last week by the police in Washing.
ton, have been turned over to the Richmond
authorities and taken back to that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24
FROM WASHINGTON.

Especial Correspondence of the Alexa. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON D. c.. Aug. "a, 1886.
An official telegram was received at the
State Department this morning from Minis
ter jackson confirming the press report OF
Cuttings release, but giving no particulars.
No doubt is entertained at the Department
that the published statements with regard
to the reasons alleged by the Mexicans for
their action are correct. The release will
not affect Mr.. Sedgwick's mission, which is
to learn all the facts In the case. The Gov
eminent does not at present concern itself
with any question of damages due MIR. Gut
ting. but will use the information it may
gather through Mr.. sedgwick in the furth..
erance of its negotiations for change OF
the Mexican laws in 80 far as they are held
to give q right to try Americans for acts
committed within American territory. The
Arresures- Mondragon murder 10 still sub
iect of correspondence, or rather OF inquiry.
As it appears at present the only act 1or
which this Government can demand redress
ia That of kidnapping Arresures when he
was domiciled upon this side Of the border
line. In no event can it be expected that
Mondragon will be surrendered for trial to
American authorities, q special treaty clause
intervening to warrant the refusal upon
Mexico's part to surrender one of her citi-
zeps upon any pretexe.
The only items of interest respecting the
democratic Congressional convention to re-
assemble in Alexandria tomorrow CLEANED
here to day are that the Culpeper delega.
tion. which had one dissenter at the first
session of the convention, will be unit for
Lee. and that Gen. G. W. c. Lee having
been shown the printed report that he had
sSvised his brother to withdraw, said he
had never thought of doing such thing; :,
To day is the day for the convention that
ia to nominate democratic candidate for
Congress In the West Virginia district now
represented by Mr.. Eustace Gibson; that to
nominate one in the district at present rep.
eesented by Mr.. Wilson will be held to-
morrow. People here to-day from that State
are Of the impression that Mr.. Wilson will
be renominated, but they are not 30 sure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

THE LATE GEN. SIBLEY.-Gen. Henry H.
Sibley, of Fredericksburg, whose death was
announced in yesterdays GAZETTE was
born in Louisiana, July 1916, 70 years ago
last month. He graduated from the U. S.
Military Academy July l, 1888, when he
was appointed End Lieutenant of Second
Dragons; promoted 1st lieutenant 1910
and to Captaincy in 1917. He was made
Major OF First Dragons in 1861. Served in
Florida war 1888 and 1S40-'41 partici.
pated in the seige of Vera Cruz, battles of
Cerro Gordo, Contreras, Cherubusco, Molino
del Rey and final capture of the City of
Mexico, gaining the brevet of Major: en-
gagged in frontier duty and on numerous ex-
petitions, notably the Utah expedition
(1S57-'G0) and that against the Navajoes
1850 resigned from the United States army
May 81, 1861, and entered the Confederate
States service in which he was soon Briga-
der General. Having organized a brigade
in Northwest Texas, he left Fort Bliss in
1862, to effect the conquest of New Mexico,
and February 16, appeared before Fort Craig
commanded by Col. E. R. S. Candy. The &C.
ton of Valverde was fought FEBRUARY Dist,
closing by the withdrawal Of Col. Canby's
troops to.the fort. Albuquerque and Santa
Fe were occupied by General Sibley in
March, but the following month he was
compelled to evacuate the Territory and re-
turn to Fort Bliss At the close of the war,
he entered the service of the khedve of
Egypt. He WAS the inventor of the cele.
brated Sibley tent, for the use of which be
contracted with the Government previous to
the late war. Had the Government kept its
part of the contract with the old soldier, he
would have been spared many anxious mo.
ments and his latter days deprived OF
much embarrassment. The deceased
was member of the Episcopal Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

APPLICANT FOR DIVORCE Mrs. Helen Nor
rell Carroll of Washington, has fleda petition
praying for divorce from her husband, Gen.
Lemnel Sprigg Carroll, praying the custody
of their child; also that her husband be
restrained from speaking to, or in any way
interfering with her during the tendency
of the suit also that he be ordered to pay
into the registry of the court $500 each
month I'D to the final decree of the court
as alimoDy and a reasonable counsel free.
la the bill of complainant Mrs. Carroll
states that they were married, and later to
escape cruel treatment she obtained a di-
vorce. On April 20, 1885, at the urgent
solicitation of Gen. Carroll and on his prom
ise to abstain from strong drink and to love,
cherish and honor her, they were remar-
ried. For the ensuing twelve months he
seemed determined to carry out the promise,
then he fell into the company of bad men
and women, and his whole conduct changed.
He treated the complainant with great in
dignity, and refused to furnish her with the
comforts or mere necessaries OF life. He
began drinking again, and frequently when
under such influence abused her most
shamefully, called her vile Eames and
would curse and swear so that at times she
was made i'll. She states that her husband
is major general in the United States
army, on the retired list, and openly boasts
that the courts dare not interfere with him
and that he will treat her as he chooses.
Mrs. Carroll further charges that about the
25th of December, 1885, and at other times
eince, Gen. Corroll committed adultery
with Madeline Sinclair, she keeping dis
reputable house at that time, also that he
spent large sums of money in treating and
buying wine for her and two other disrep.
utabe characters in the house, and that
he has been guilty of other acts of infdeli
ty with other lewd and abandoned women.
Under these circumstances the petitioner
prays for relief, as above stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

THERE WILL be no war with Mexico.
Both the North and the South, with toe e1.
ception of few crsnks in different parts OF
the former and some roughs in Texas, are
opposed to such war, and will not have it.
The South was aglow for the Mexican war
of forty years ago. 1t may be that the rea'
son it is not so now is the fact that owing to
General Mahone's one vote in the Senate no
ex Confederate could hold commission in
the army
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24
Flood and Loss Of life.

MANDALAY, Aug. 24.-One of the EN-.
bankments of the Irrawady river burst in
this city yesterday. The break was 800
yards in length, and SO rapid was the flow
of water that in few moments tue whole
district was flooded from four to twenty
teet deep. Engineers ct once cut lie dam
south of the city TO allow The waters to sub
side. But the result Of this manmavre is
as yet unknown. Fifty thousand persons
are to-day homeless in the city, their houses
and possessions having been either sub
merged or destroyed. A number of persons
were drowned by the sudden thrush Of
water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24
The army.

The DEMOCRATS of Berks county, Penn
sylvauia, in Congressman Ermentrout's dis
trict, held an indignation meeting last Sat-
urday, and denounced that gentleman for
disloy atty to his party in voting against the
consideration of the bill to reduce the tariff.
That was in a manufacturing State. And
vet a so.called democratic Congressional
convention In Virginia, an agricultural
State, has declared in favor of protective
tariff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

FASTEST RUNNING TIME-The one-milc run
ming race at Lille Bridge London, yesterday,
between George and Cummings was won by the
former. George had lead Of yard at the quar-
ter mile, Which he made in 80 seconds, and also
ut the half mile, which he reached in BOZ Their
positions were not changed until the thrcc-quar-
tor post was reached, when Cummings forged
ahead The time for the three quarters was
:}:o72. desperate race followed to the seven
furlongs, when Cummings slipped, George finish
ing alone in 112a, the fastest time OIL record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24
MIR. Blaine.

LAKE SEBAGo, Me-, Aug. M.-Mr. James
q. Blaine arrived here from Bar IIarbor
this morning. The regular campaign was
opened yesterday and this is Mr.. Baine's
opening speech. He is expected to thor
oughly stump the State and will speak
twice more this week There was large
audience to greet him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

Eleven hundred men in the employ of
the Broadway, New York, Street Car Co.
are on a strike. The trouble was caused
by the company undertaking to increase the
number of trips.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

Gladstone it is reported will support bill
to be offered by Parnell in the House Of
Commons for the stoppage of evictions in
certain cases in Ireland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

LONDON, Aug. PA movement is tx-
tending in Denbighshire, Wales, against tho
payment Of tytbe'. The tenants demand II
70 per cent. reduction. The Vicar CT
Llanarmon refused to make a 10 per cent
reduction and sent baiiina to collect the
tythes They were attacked by mob
and one Of them was nearly killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24
Fatal Accident.

CUMBERLAND. Md, Aug. 24.-Flank
R;nehart, aged about AZ years. freight
conductor on the Eckhadt railroad, while
shifting cars in the lower yard 10 this
city was run oyer and instantly killed at
10 o'clock this morning He resided here
and leaves wife and large family.
DAT, ROACH and BED BUG pOISONS Of scy.
LII eral kinds for sale by
apo f. S. LEADBEATEE 4 BRO.
A MOTHER SUPPLY OF SMALL HAMS re-
"a ccivcd to-day by
aug1O &c. MILBUES.
DRESERVIN(i SUGARS of tho best quality, for
l. sale as low prices by
aug1O ]. c, MlLBURN.
A FULL LINE OF BASKETS, TUBS, WASH
n BOARDS, BROOMS &c, for sale low by
my25 J. G. MlLBURN.
CATISFACTION TOBACCO received to-day di.
- rect from tho factory, and for sale low by
jy23 J. G. MILBURN.
EADY-MIXED PAINT-Harrson Bros cele-
IL bratcd Paint in gallon cans at
my14 W. F. CREIGHTON q cos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, August 2i-Priccs at the open.
ing were generally from ~ to Is per cent. above
the closing figures of last evening There was q
moderate business in he early dealings but the
market soon became dull, with the bulk of the
list quiet. just after the opening the market
shaded off slightly. but soon recovered, aud after
ward remained steady at about opening figures.
ALEXANDRIA MARKET. August 2l.-Flour is
in good receipt, with indications of an advance in
prices. Tho Wheat markets arc fairly active and
the best grades for near delivery arc about lie
higher, whilo common and inferior lots do not
fully partakc Of tho recent ad vance; 5000 bushels
new sold on Change this morning at from IS to
50, as to condition no fancy samples were offer
ed; futures are steady and quiet, with narrow
fluctuations, and are alternately strong and weak
Corn. Rye and Oats arc without material change.
duce is sluggish and weak.
BALTIMORE, August 24.-Virginia Gs consoli
dated 81 past due coupons =; 1O-iOs with
coupon I3 do new IS - bid to-day. Cotton
dull middiing 9Es. Flour steady and quiet
Whcat-Southorn firm do Western lower and ac
tive; Southern red S6a9O; do amber 9OaJ2 No
= Western winter red spot S'tssSS y Aug SsAa
Ssla; Sept SSlsSSis Oct 8S7saS9 Nov 81 ask
ed. Corn-Southern steady and quiet; Western
steady closing dull Southern white 5Oa52; do
yellow 80; Western mixed spot 50lss bid Aug
80 bid: Sept 5O4 asked Oct SOB asked; steamer
~ bid. Oats firm Southern 5Da36: Western
white 3ls37 mixed 31a:}3 Penna 29a3G. Rye
steady and firm at 5:}a57. Provisions steady
with moderate inquiry. Eggs firm at . ba1,
Whiskey steady at 81 19s1 20 Other articles
unchanged
NEW YORK, Aug 24-stocks quiet and steady
8 $40; Orleans 9i2; futures steady. Flour quiet
and unchanged. Wheat lower. Corn lower Pork
steady at $40 So now mess $11a11 80 Lard
firm at 81 SIS.
CHICAGO. August 2l.-Tho Wheat market was
CASTOR this morning, October starting at SO:., and
dropped off to SO'2, at which it is now quoted
Oct Corn 43a.. Oct Oats 29. Oct Pork Sd 81 u.
Oct Lard Sc 80.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Aug. 23.-Bcef
Csttlc-Somc 131 head of Cattle were sold to
dealers and butchers ut from 3 to 4Ac per h.
Hogs-Reccipts of Hogs this week $50 head,
against 1875 last weck-selling at from 81 Is to
5 20 per 100 lbs. Market brisk, and prospects
fair for next week.
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. AUGUST "a. 1886.
Sun rises ...........5 81 Sun sets...........6 A
ARRIVED.
Schr Grace Davis. Windsor rs, to VIM A
Smoot & Co.
w Will resume her
CAJISTHENIC CLASS
At McI1urney's Hail. on MONDAY, Oct 4, 1886.
For terms, ETC., address
Miss NJ. G. DORSEY,
aug2i 2m 1922 ST.. Washington, D. c.
NEWEST STYLES OF NECKWEAR for gen.
IN tlemen just received at
mh27 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
DRIME NEW ORLEANS and PORTO RlCO
i MOLASSES for sale by
ap1 J. c. MILBURN.
rTNRY OUR EXTRA-MIXED TEA. For sale at
i SOC per pound by
aug1O J. c. MILBURN.
TREEN MOUNTAIN ASTHMA CURE. a cure
N cure for Asthma, just received and for sale by
je19 w. +. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

DR.. Hoge and DR.. Mcclure, of Richmond,
are in England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Aug. 23.-Bcet
Csttlc-Somc 131 head of Cattle were sold 10
dealers and butchers ut from 3 to 4kc per ID.
Hogs-Receipts Of Hogs this week $50 head,
against 1I92 last weck-selling at from 81 ! 5 to
5 20 per 100 lbs. Market brisk and prospects
fair for next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-24

DAT, ROACH and BED BUG pOISONS of scv.
LII eral kinds for sale by
anOQ EADRELTEn L RRN