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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
LATEST FROM RICHMOND.

Especial despatch to the Alexandria GAnrrTE.l
RICHMOND, Va, January Sin the House
of Delegates to-day Mr.. Ryan, of Loudoun,
introduced bill asking the Committee for
Courts Of Justice to report whether the
General Assembly has the authority to give
free text books to the public schools of the
State The restitution was adopted.
A bill was reported from the Committee
on Public Institutions and Education to-day
to retire the officers of all the lunatic asyl-
ums in the State, and the officers of the
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute at Staunfon.
The Governor is empowered to appoint the
officers of these institutions.
The bill to pay the judgment of the
Kendall Bank Note Company came up in
the Senate on its passage to-day and evoked
very spirited discussion. Mr.. Williams, of
Bland, was very severe on the Malone
Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners, and
said the judgment was the result of corrup-
ton and scoundrelism on the part of the
Malone board.
The Wing was sold to day to Abner An
derson, of Danville and A. w. G. Nowlin,
formerly of Washington city. The price
paid was five thousand dollars. 1t is under
stood that the paper will pursue al indie
pendent democratic policy. B. ?. 0.
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LETTER FROM RICHMOND,
III A1tk = w ~ 1sA'II3 IL Wv IT
Correspondence OF tho Alexandria GAZETr

Correspondence OF The Alexandra CALEFrE.l
RICHMOND, Va, January 7, lSS6.-The
commltee appointed by the General As
sembIy TO lool; after the refurnishing of the
Governors mansion went to the Governors
house this afternoon. There is some rear
ranging, &C., to be done before Governor
Lee and his family take possession Of the
mansion. The Malone legislature went to
considerable expense fixing up The mansion
for Gov. Cameron. That was four years
ago, aud since that time the carpets have
been much used and there are plenty of
places about the building where little
paint would make considerable improve
ment. 1t is thought that Gov. Lee and
family will move to the mansion about the
first of February, probably little earlier.
Rev. Dr. Reed, Of the Presbyterian
Church, opened the proceedings Of the
House with prayer to day. He prayed that
there would be no acrimonious debates, and
hatgood will and good feeling would charac-
terize the transactions ofthe members during
the balance of the session. The members
listened with profound attention and
seemed to be much impressed BY the words
Of the divine.
There will be strong opposition to the bill
introduced by Mr.. Porter, Of Portsmouth, in
relation to tho cultivation Of oysters by ar
tilicial means. A company down in Hamp-
ton is anxious TO obtain the right to propa-
gate the palnable oyster by artificial means,
but it seems that they want too many rights
and privileges, hence the opposition.
DR.. Bolianon, who made himself exceed
ingly popular with the members of the
Legislature By his Pat Donan style of
speaking when tho Office of Public Printer
was being considered by the caucus, and
Senator Stubbs, who comes from the tide
water section, will be the chiefopponents Of
the BILL 1t is contended that if the COM
pany obtain the rights they are seeking they
will be able to monopolize the oyster mar
ket and completely weed out small oyster
men. The bill has not yet been considered
by the committee, and when it does come
before that body there will be lively and
spirited debate.
The bill reported to day from the Senate
Committee on Finance, making an annual
appropriation for the support Of the Home
Of r. E. Camp No. l Confederate Veterans
is likely to pass both branches of the Gener-
al Assembly without opposition, and if it
does there will be no doubt of Governor Lee
signing it, BY this bill the camp will get
$40, 900 year. 1t will be money we'll spent,
as the inmates of the home embrace exc con-
fcderates from different sections Of the State.
B. P 0.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

Especial Correspondence of tho Alexa GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. s, 1856.
The House was not in session to-day, hay
ing, as anticipated in this correspondence
adjourned over after the announcement Of
the committees yesterday evening until
Monday. Nearly all the members, however,
were at the Capitol to-day,to get their mail,
attend to their correspondence and find
their committee rooms. The chairmen Of
the committees were there to arrange their
committees and appoint their clerks. 1t is
said that Mr.. Tucker will reappoint his old
clerk. It is not known yet whom Mr. Bar
hour will! appoint. It is not certain that
Mr.. Wise, the other chairman, will be allow.
ed a clerk, but Mr.. Sprigg, the chairman of
the Committee on Accounts, which decides
what committees shall and what shall not
have clerks, says he will probably have one.
If he shall he has several young gentlemen
in his minds eye, but has as yet settled up
on no one.
OF the forty-nine House committees the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Medley
against Medley. From the Circuit Court OF
Halifax county. Affirmed, Judge LOWS de-
livering the opinion.
Farley, and wife against Tillar From
the Circuit Court of Greensville county.
Affirmed, Judge Lacy delivering the opiu-
ion.
Commonwealth against Drake and others.
From the Circuit Court of the city of Rich
mond. Reversed, Judge Fauntlcroy de-
livering the opinion.
Perry and wife against Ruby and others.
From the Circuit Court of Shenandoah
county. Affirmed, Judge Richardson de-
livering the opinion.
Honesty against Commonwealth. From
the Corporation Court Of Winchester. AZ
firmed, Judge Richardson delivering the
opinion; Judge Hinton dissenting.
Blackey against Cole. Writ of error de-
MED to judgment of the Circuit Court Of
Green county.
Wager, assignee, against Barbour, Sc.
Writ of error and supersedeas awarded to a
Judgment of the Circuit Court of Culpeper
county.
Commonwealth against Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad Company. Argued and
submitted.
Mr.. Thomas ?. Bagby allowed to practice
as counsel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

EETs OF THE DAY.
Advocates of silver coinage have estab.
lished headquarters at Washington.

Advocates of silver coinage have estab'
lished headquarters at Washington.
In the House of representatives yesterday
bills were offered for the construction of the
Hennepin Canal prohib ing the use ofrail.
way passes by congressman, Judges, the
President and his Cabinet; and reducing the
rate of postage on drop letters to cent.
1t vas discovered yesterday that VIM. e..
Rose, cashier of Painter, Tongue & Co.,
wholesale dry goods, Baltimore, had embez-
zIed such large sum that the firIa was
compelled to suspend A deed of trust for
the creditors was executed to Henry J. Far
Der & Co., for 500. 600.
The republican members Of the Ohio Leg.
islature held an open joint caucus yes.
terday evening and nominated John Sher-
man for the United States Senate, to be vot-
ed for at the joint convention of the two
houses on Tuesday next. The vote was
unanimous and open, there being no other
names suggested to the caucus.
An Atlanta dispatch reports that Mr.. VIM.
X. Vanderbilt has purchased Jekye Island,
which is one of the most beautiful on the
Georgia coast. Il is nine miles long and
about two wide, with a splendid beach on
the Atlantic coast Andrew Carnegie, the
millionaire iron king of Pennsylvania. now
owns the extreme end Northumberland Island,
adjoining Jckye, and has spent $4,000 III
improving it. His house alone cost sloo,'
GOO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

DELINQUENT LANDs.-The following Sen
ate resolution has been sent TO the Cover
nor for his approval:
RESOLVED (the House of Delegates concur
ring), That the treasurers of the several
counties and cities of this Commonwealth
shall postpone all sales of delinquent lands
now advertised by them under the law ap.
proved March 10, 1884, entitled "an act to
provide for the sale of lands delinquent for
taxes and county levies," for thirty days
from the day on which said sales are now
advertised, and shall post notice of such
postponement for thirty days at the front
door of the courthouse of their respective
counties and cities, and in all other respects
the further execution of said law shall be
postponed for thirty days from the date of
the passage of this resolution.
2. This resolution shall be in force from
its passage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08
Letter from President Cleveland.

In acknowledging the receipt Of an invi-
tation to attend the banquet Of the Jackson
Club at Columbus, o., tomorrow night,
President Cleveland, after expressing regret
that his public duties prevent his attend
ance, writes
II beg to assure the club that the objects
and purposes Of the reunion, which are eN'
pressed in the note OF the committee, meet
with my cordial and sincere approval. |
should be much pleased TO be one OF those
who, on that occasion, will Congratulate the
friends of good government On the success OF
the democratic party for [ believe that
the application of the true and pure princi'
Piles Of that political faith must result in the
welfare OF the country. 1t is also purposcd,
l learn to consult together as to the man
ner in which thc accomplishment of that
greatest good to our people can best be
aided and assisted. No higher or more So
cred mission was ever intrusted 10 q party
organization, and | am convinced that it
will be honestly and faithfully performedb By
a close sympathy with the people in their
wants and needs, by q patriotic endeavor 10
quicken their love and devotion for Ameri-
can institutions, and by an earnest effort to
enlarge their apprehension and realization
of the benefits which the wise and unsallsh
administration Of n free government will Sc
cure to them.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY s.

THE RICHMOND Dispatch still MAINTAINS
that the Virginia debt has become ques-
ton of State sovereignty. Well, if that De
so the case is as good as settled, for the Y.
s. courts have decided that the Mahoneite
legislation on the subject of that debt does
impair the obligation of a contract, and that
the coupons of the Virginia bonds must, as
is printed on their faces, be received in pay
msnt of taxes. The Constitution declares
that no State shall pass law impairing the
oblination of contract. The Constitution
also declares that it is the supreme law OF
the land, and the civil war enforced that
declaration so efIactually that it is not like
" to be disputed again, at least during the
remainder of this century. Between the
United States and any one State, the latter
must always SO to the wall, and especially
80 must it be in the case referred TO, in
which the Constitution and the highest
court in the land are on the side of the for
mer. The Virginia debt must be settled on
terms satisfactory to the creditors, and the
democrats in the Legislature, instead OF
fritterng away their time in vain and silly
attempts to staye off such a settlement,
would, if they were wise, aud had the best
interest of their State and their party ct
heart, cndeavor to obtain as moderate terms
as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. S, IS!

SENATE.
The chair laid before the Senate resolu-
ticn of the New York Produce Exchange
urging Congress to make liberal provision
for the signal service. The resolution was
appropriately referred.
Mr. Euslis offered concurrent resolution,
with a preamble, alleging the legality of the
act of Congress of 1878 declaring the silver
dollar a legal-tender, and providing for the
payment Of the ten million dollars worth of
bonds 10 be called in on February l, 1886,
in silver dollars. The preamble and reso-
luton were referred to the Committee on
Finance.
Ga motion of Mr.. Ingalls, the Senate
agreed that when it should adjourn to-day
it should be till Monday next.
The Senate then proceeded to The consid-
Grafton of bills on the calendar.
HOUSE.
The House was not in session to-day, hav.
ing adjourned yesterday till Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08
GHINGTON.
Hurricane on the British Coast.

LONDON, January S.-A hurricane has
prevailed along the north coast of Great
Britain, causing serious damage to property.
A ifeboat was capsized in the harbor at
Whitehave and one of the crew drowned.
A chimney was blown down by the gale in
Cumberland, completely wrecking the house
to which it belonged. The occupants es-
capped without injury. Several small wrecks
are reported. The weather has moderated
and a thaW has set in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

Mr.. PowDERLY, Grand Master of the
knights of Labor, says cheapness is sin
that is becoming national, and which, if per.
sisted in, must be punished. Mr.. Powderly
is as wrong as he could possibly be. Nine
teen twentieths Of the people of this coun-
try are poor, to whom nothing could be
more agreeable than cheapness. 1t makes
little or no difference to the rich whether
the things they buy are cheap or dear, but
it is just the reverse with the poor. The
knights of labor should at once cast about
for a wiser grand master.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

Two SOUTHERN democratic Senators,
Messrs. Brown of Georgia and Call of Flor
ida, are now on record as in favor Of woman
suffrage. But Mr.. Brown has been ''vagari-
ous'' for many years, and Mr.. Call is by no
means a heavy weight. Why Southern
States should send such men to the Senate
is better known in those States than else.
where. When absurd isms have had their
day and been discarded in the North, there
are always found, nowadays, in the South,
some people foolish enough to take them
up and attempt to have them adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08
MoRMoNIsM.-Four hours were occupied

MoRMoNIsM.-Four hours were occupied
by the Senate yesterday in discussing the
Mormon question Senator Morgan, of
Alabama, in support of his amendment of
the pending bill providing for the disposal
of the property Of tie Mormon church, &C.
cording to the rules and principles in COM
mon law "a in the case Of dissolu-
ton of a corporation, took occasion to
vigorously denounce Mormonsm and de-
clare that it should be cut up root
and branch. An animated colloquy en-.
sued over the charges made by Mr.. Cul-
lom that Mr.. Teller had accused the govern
ment of prosecuting the Mormons. A most
emphatic denial was made BY the Colorado
Senator The bill was not pressed to a pas
sage, as several Senators had announced a
desire to be heard, and after voting down
Mr.. Morsan's amendment and several
amendments of detail an adjournment vas
agreed upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08
An Lea Castle

ST. PAUL, MINI, Jan. S.-About fifty men,
under the direction of J. H. Hutchinson, of
Montreal are engaged in laying the founda-
tons of the ice castle, the ice for which is
being hauled by ten teams. The ice is about
eleven inches thick and the blocks are cut
three feet six inches long and two feet wide
The foundation walls for the central tower
are to be FIVE feet thick, tapering to forty
inches at the top.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08
TaleprRm of Thanks.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. Sat the opening
of the Legislature this morning the follow
ing telegram was read to each branch, be-
ing addressed to the Speaker Of the House
and the President of the Senate respect
lively:
WASHINGTON.
Please convey to the republican members
of tho General Assembly my profound and
grateful thanks for the domination for Sem
ator. JOHN SHERMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08
VIRGINIA CoUroS Cause.-The argument was

VIRGINIA CoUPoS CAsEs.-The argument was
commenced in the U. S. Supreme Court yesterday
on tho Virginia coupon cases, Mr. VIM. L. Royal
appearing for the bondholders, and Vrginia's new
attorney general, Mr.. Ayers, for the State. This
was Mr. Ayers initial speech in the Supreme
Court, and during the hour that he consumed in
his argument he was attentively heard by the
Judges and warmly congratulated ct the
close OF his remarks. His speech was able and to
the point. and created most favorable impress
sion. To-day argument will he concluded by
Judge Staples on behalf of the State, aud ex Guy
Chamberlain for the bondhoders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

A MIXED MARRIAGE.-A social sensation
has been caused in Cleveland, Ohio, by the
discovery of the marriage of Miss Ina Nor
ton, q blonde, to Augustus Barber, a negro,
aud her flight with him. The Norton fam
lily moved from Levile, Ohio, to Cleveland
three years ago, and opened boarding
house near the the Holcnden Hotel. Two
colored domestics were employed, one Of
whom is at present with The family. These
girls had two lovers, named Bragg and
Barber, both Of whom were colored tonso-
rial artists. Barber's affections were rapidly
transferred from the servant to her white
mistress, and Miss Ina did not seem TO be
averse to them. Claudesinc meetings were
frequent, the colored girl acting as a 60
between, and on "Wednesday afternoon
Bragg procured marriage license for Bar
Der, who was united in marriage to Miss
Ina Norton at the residence of the Rev. Gas
soway, pastor Of the African NJ. e. Church,
on Erie street. The pair then separated
Miss Ina later went to a card party at tho
house of q friend, and, leaving her hand"
with member of the party, went outside
about 10 O'Clock and met her husband, who
was in waiting with Bragg. A carriage
whisked Barber and his bride to the Union
depot, and it is supposed they took the train
east. The parents Of the young lady, who
were present at the party, were very anxious
about her disappearance and reported the
matter to the police. The fact Of the mar.
riage was not learned until yesterday morn.
ing. Detectives are after the truant couple,
and it is hoped that Mrs. Barber may be
persuaded to return to her home. Barber,
if captured, will be prosecuted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08
Fire.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. S.-The business portion
of the town Of Cuba, Mo-, on the San Fran
cisco road, was almost entirely destroyed
by fire yesterday. Two blocks were burned
and among the buildings are the Cuba Bank,
Parks Hotel, Newman & jones' general
store, ]. A. Cairns billiard hall, the Buir
building, etc. Theloss is about $50, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

ONE CITY in OHIO is in commotion because
coored barber has go great an objection
to his own race that he positively refuses to
shave them, and another one is all store
up" because white girl so loves the colored
race that she has gone off with and married
one of them. Such incidents, to the gen.
eral public, are as little Objectionable in
Ohio ss they would be in any other State in
the Union
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

CANON FARRAR, in this months number
of the North american Review ,intimates that
in American politics and business there is
an increasing tendency toward corruption
and dishonor, and says the church should
come to the rescue The church did at
tempt to come to the rescue in Virginia.
but, so far at least as we are advised, since
Rev. Dr.. Hogs was outrageously upbraided
by General Mahoue's deceased organ for
preaching that what is wrong in morals
cannot be right in politics, the attempt has
not been repeated with reference to the
particular subject to which the Doctor
allnded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08
Burning Of q Hotel

BUFFALO, N. Y, Jan. 8.-The st. James
Hotel at Batavia, was entirely destroyed by
fire early this morning. The fire broke out
about two o'clock. There were many mar
row escapes. Two men jumped from the
fourth story and were severely injured. The
hotel was owned by A. G. Collins. The loss
is about $50 900; insurance about s25 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

The DanviIle Register says: "The Alex.
andria GAZETTE has entered the eighty
seventh year Of its existence. It is the
Oldest and, but for its debt heresies one of
the ablest papers 10 the State"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

"Et tn Brute" as the young lady, who
had just carried off the honors from fash.
ioHatle boarding school said, when her mis-
chievcus beau swallowed the last spoonful
IF Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

MR. VOORHEES,, in the Senate last We'd
uesday, correctly voiced the opinion OF the
democratic party when hc said, on the SUBJ
iect Of the civil service:
II am willing to trust and help the Peo-
pie who have helped me, and have but
little respect for n man who is not. L help
the people who put this Administration in
power to hold Office under it believing SOL
EMMY with all the great opponents of the
democratic party from Jefferson and Jack.
son down that when the people proclaim
their desire for change in the administra-
ton Of their Government they expect the
head of that administration and those whom
- calls around him to administer this Gov
eminent through friendly hands by friendly
hearts and friendly minds. There is not
business man within the hearing of my
voice who would employ in any subordinate
capacity those who did not wish him to sue
cead, those who did not wish him business
prosperity; and proclaim but the universal
experience Of parties and of nations when l
say that that principle applies to them as
we'll as to business OF q less public nature"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

Salvation Oil, the greatest pain cnre on
earth, is guaranteed to effect Il cure where
it is possible for the seat of the disease to be
reached by liniment Price % cents n
hottie
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08
business Failures.

New YORK, Jan. 8.-The business fail
ures during the past seven days throughout
the country number 3l6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

I IME CEMENT, PLASTER, WHITE SAND,
IL Carpet and Roofing felt
nov2 B. w. NAILS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

T AIDES KID GLOVES AND HOSIERY A
IL specially, at
oc17 CIGAPMAN'S % King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08
DIED.

In War:cnton, January list, 1856, in about the
sixty. seventh year Of his age, JOSEPH BLACK
WE'LL, after distressing illness Of about two
weeks.
In Warrenton. January ID, 1886, in the Doth
year Of his age, WIN. q. HODGklS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

TOT SODA WITH COFFEE. TEA, CHOCO-
Ill LATE and BOUILLON BEEF TEA, at
movie J. ID. ii. LUNT'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

DICKLES. SWEET AND SOUR just received
i for sale in quantities TO suit by
oct:} J.C MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

1.-TWO SECOND HAND SINGER MACHINES
i S. and So in good order one cabinet.
sep9 BY AMOS Il. SLAYMAkFR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

NEW CURRANTS, RAlSlNS AND CITRON,
IN just received.
oc2O GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

7 ERSEYS! JERSEYS. JERSEYS. selling AT
y half price, at
oc17 CHhPMAN'S % King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

D HEUMATISM CURED BY DIR. MITCHELL'S
IN Celebrated rheumatism Plaster for sale by
ap11 w. +. CREIGHTON & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

HONEY DROP SUGAR CORN, the best canned
Ill Corn in America Just received by
move GEO McBURNEY & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-01-08

DIAMOND DYES for colorinE Silk, Cotton or
- Wool, of all shade III packages AZ Zoe. each
now f. S. LEANBEATER & BRO.