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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16
HON. ]. RANDOLPH TUCKER.
ALEXANDRIA, April 18th


To The editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
I differed with the Hon. J. Randolph
Tucker upon many points before the war,
he being State rights secession democrat,
and I, devoted Henry Clay whig. The
war, however, had the effect of drawing US
nearer together in our political views be
has abated somewhat his extreme opinions
as TO the reserved rights of the States, while
| am more than ever disposed to restrict
the government to the rights, power and
privileges clearly conceded by the consttu
ton. IL was therefore with great regret /
saw The notice recently Of his intention to
decline reelection TO Congress and yet
trust he may be induced TO change his mind,
unless his services are to be secured in yet
more important field of usefulness. His alb
sence at this time from the councils Of the
nation would be not only serious loss to
his State, party and section, but it is not too
much to say, it might almost be viewed as
notlonal calamity. lam the more impressed
with the value of his presence in the nation.
al councils since his wise, statesmanike,
manly opposition, rendered all the more
conspicuous and praiseworthy because he
stood solitary and alone in his delegation,
in resisting that monster of federal usurpa-
ton the Blair bill. Mr. Editor, do you believe
Jefferson, Madison, George Mason, or Alex
ander Hamilton himself, would have counte-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

The FARMERS NATIONAL CONGRESS-
Gov. Lee yesterday appointed the following
delegates to the represent Virginia in the
Farmers National Congress, which meets
at Minneapolis, Mimi, August 25th:
State at Large: DR.. NJ. Q. Holt, of Surry;
Col. Randolph Harrison, of Richmond; Gen.
Williams c. Wickman, of Hanover; Col. r.
T. W. Duke, Of Charlottesville.
First Congressional District; Dr. John r.
Baylor of Caroline, and J. II. G. Beverly, of
Essex.
Second Edward Barney of Surry, and
DR.. ]. w. Lawson of Isle of Wight.
Third: Col. A. S. Buford, of Richmond,
and Julian Rufin, of Hanover.
Fourth: Thomas +. Rives, of Dinwiddie,
and A. r. Venable, jr., of Farmvile.
Fifth Mai w. IT. Sutherlin, of Danyille,
and Benjamin Hatcher, Of Franklin.
Sixth: DR.. ]. J. Dupuy, of Amherst, and
Fleming Saunders, of Campbell.
Seventh: H. l.. Lyman, ofAlbemarle, and
Fl. L. D. Lewis, of Clarke.
Eighth: S. w. Corbin, of King George.
and Gen. James L. kemper, of Madison.
Ninth: Henry Stuart, OF Saltville, and j.
NJ. Preston, of Smyth.
Tenth: f. Il. Cooke, of Cumberland, and
J. ID. ii. Ross, of Lexington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16
An Anti.BoYcott Move.

Great attention is being attracted to the
fight that is being made in New York by
Mrs. Esther A. Gray, against the boycott
instituted by the Bakers Union because she
employed non union men. Every device
known TO the boycott has been tried. Gro
cors and others who took her bread were
boycotted until they transferred their Gus
tom. A dozen men were hired 10 parade
her sidewalk bearing boycotting sign boards,
and distributing circulars requesting persons
TO cease dealing with her. Her case was
taken up by several of the newspapers, and
in consequence not only has her business
been doubled, but money is daily pouring in
on her until the contributions amount to
5000 or 500 from sympathizers who
counsel her to keep up the fight. The boss
bakers have voted her 5000, and promise
her as much more as is necessary. Many
new customers "help her along" and two
or three dozen letters of encouragement
have been published in the papers. One Of
these called for list of the grocers who
had stopped dealing with her, 80 that they
might be boycotted by the anti-boycotters,
and the list has been published. Other let
tiers counselled legal action, until, finally,
legal action has been taken. Eight OF the
sign board" men have been arrested and
fined, and threatened with three months
on the island' if they repeat their offence.
The district attorney has been consulted TO
seq if boycotting is not really conspiracy
under the laws and the grand jury has also
begun an inquiry into the matter.
A number of persons engaged in other
boycotts were arrested yesterday, and fined
Among them were seven striking" girls,
who had been employed in jute mill and
who had acted as "pickets," and had turned
back others who were ready to take the
strik ers' places in the mill. One was fined
s., and they were warned that second Of
fense would cost them SO each The law
governing Judge Duffy, before whom the
cases were brought, is clause from section
16S of the Penal Code, which makes it II
misdemeanor, punishable by fine or i'm
prisonment ITO prevent another from ex.
ercising lawful trade or calling, or doing
any other lawful act, by force, threats, in.
timdaton, or by interfering or threatening
to interfere with the tools, implements or
property belonging to or used by another,
or with the use or employment thereof"
After the cases had been disposed Of a dc
tective led four men into court. The men
were members ofthe Tailor's Union, and
had instituted boycott against the firm of
Cavanaugh & Sanford. Justice Duffy began
to look tired, as the lawyer who appeared
for all these parties again asked for the law
CD the subject. II think that we had best
settle that right here" said the Justice.
you want the law and you shall have it,.
Pick out the two worst men and I'll commit
them for conspiracy, and then the higher
courts can decide what conspiracy is, once
for all u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16
ALEX ANDRIA.

The WOODEN manufacturers of Phliaoel.
phia say they are in favor of free WOOL anu
that the more foreign wool they consu"e
the more of that which is native will tney
have to use, and that with the tariff OF WOOL
and the articles used in the manufacture
of WOODEN goods, they will be able TO CON,
pete successfully, not only at homo Du'
abroad, with foreign manufacturers. Inc
Ressemer steel makers of Pennsylvania
also Say they want the duty on imported
iron ore removed, for the reason that Inc
only ore in this country out of which such
steel can be made is found in Michigan, and
that it costs so much to bring it fromthere
that they find it cheaper to import foreign
ore, even with the high duty that is impos'
ed upon it. They also say the more foreign
that is, unphosphorized, ore they consume
the more native, or phosphor!zed, ore they
must use. and that with free ore they coulo
sell their product cheaper, and thereby In
crease the demand for it, and tnat, as
necessary consequence, the demand for Ia
bor would be increased to supply the IN
creased demand for the steel. But such rea'
sons have no effect upon Pennsylvania Con-
1recsmen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16
preSsmen.

THE PROPRIETOR of the American Hotel
in Richmond, Mahoneite, has offered TO
nav his taxes in coupons. His oher has
been refused, under the recent instructions
of the State officers, and, under the same IN
structions, levy has been made upon MS
furniture. He would, under the recent decls-
ion of tho T.. S. Supreme Court, been ]ustl'
fed in resorting to force to defend his pro-
perty from such levy. but he chose the more
peaceful, though not less effective, means OF
the law. and has sued the offending officers
for heavy damages, which he will be sure 10
get. under the decision of the court referred
to, especially as the case will be tried IN q
US. court. The State will, therefore, IN
the end not only have TO receive The cou'
pons, but have to pay the expenses OF the
suit, and, in addition, be heavily mulct.
Virginia can not afford such needless losses
in her present condition. The strangest
D ,rt of this business is that the men VINO
neeessitate these losses say the State Is 100
Door to pay her just debts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16
1HE RICHMOND AND DANYILLE SYSTEM

The Richmond and Danville consolida
ton is still topic of interest in Wall street,
New York. Several meetings were held
yesterday at The Offices of the company. The
Virginia Midland directors, the Richmond
and West Point terminal directors and the
committee on consolidation all met during
the afternoon. The consolidation commit
tee is composed of Col. McAnerney, Geo.
S. Scott, w. P. Clyde, and F. w. Huide-
koper. The chairman, Col. McAnerney,
said that the various meetings were held
with one purpose, the unifcation of the sys.
TEN, and that this work was progressing
satisfactorily though it might take two
months to complete the details. 1t il be-
ieved that the lease will be perfected, and
that $l2,5OO,OOO per cent general mort
gage bonds will be issued to take up the
present bonded indebtedness. The Rich.
mond and Danville directors are said to be
debating about the debenture bonds of that
company. 1t is reported that there has
been debate in the directory on the question
of testing the legality of the cumulative
feature of these bonds They were issued
as privilege at 45, and, it is alleged, have
burdened the road. Even if interest on the
debentures was resumed, it could not be de-
clared until within thirty days from the
close of the fiscal year, September so. Some
of the Danvile directors, it is said, favor the
issue of q per cent. bond to take up the de-
bentures. At present the company has the
benefit Of the clause which allows the de-
caraion of interest on tho debentures or
not, according to the issue. The proposed
consolidation of the Richmond and DAN
vile system and the active steps taken to
bring it about have resulted in an eXtraor-
binary advance in The prices of The aecuri
ties OF the different roads. Richmond and
Danville stock has advanced per cent, to
i0l, n rise of % points since March %. Rich.
mond and West Point stock advanced! .!
per cent. to-day. Richmond and Danville
debenture bonds advanced u, to 1921, clcs.
ing lOli, Virginia Midland incomes rose
81, to 92l, closing 92.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16
NEWS OF THEDAY.

Baltimore's revenue from b. & o. stock is
sos, 900 less this year than last year.
Mrs. Kate Lloyd, the mother Of Gov
Henry Lloyd. of Maryland, died in Cam
bridge yesterday.
Sir Chas. Dixie asks a re-opening of the
Crawford divorce case that ho may be vim
Dictated of Mrs. Crawford's charges against
him.
In the upper house Of the PIuasian Land
tag yesterday Prince Bismarck declared
that the colonization OF German Poland by
Germans was q defensive act undertaken by
Prussia TO avert the Polish destluc Of
Germauism.
All the strikers who have resumed work
in the shops al Palestine, Tex, have been
expelled from the Knights OF Labor order,
and being engaged in the business Of labor
ing to support themselves and their families
are therefore denominatcd ''scabs."
Powderly has issued circular TO the
knights of Labor asking for contributions
to aid the railroad strikers in the Southwest
That to such complexion 1t would soon
come was a foregone conclusion, and now
the poor and deluded workingmen will be
bled to the utmost, but the salaries Of the
"maSters" will 60 on all the same.
A verbatim report OF tho conference held
in New York between Jay Gould, Powderly
and others, relative to the Southwestern
strike, has been made public. This confer
ence, it will be remembered, was tho one at
which it was reported Gould consented to
arbitration and sent a telegram to Mr..
Hoxie directing how the men should be
taken back, but in which it appears he did
NOT consent to arbitrufc
The Gould Powderly correspondence is
accepted in New York as an indication af a
long and bitter war on Jay Gould by the
Knights of Labor. The Central Labor
Union and other labor organizations and
conventions in New York have, during the
past two weeks, adopted resolutions de-
nouncing Gould in unmeasured terms, aad
it is thought that it may cause somo ungov
erned member ofthe Knights Of Labor to at.
Tempt to assass:nate him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY-Hair.
ston's administrator against Saunders and
ais. From Circuit Court OF Henry county.
Appeal refused.
Morriss against Lyon. Writ Of error and
supers cdeas awarded to q judgment render
cd by the Circuit Court of Richmond city on
9th March, 1856.
Green against Ward. Cause rem ovod to
Staunton.
Davenport & Morris against City of Rich.
mond. From the Hastings Court ofthe city
of Richmond. Affirmed, Judge Lewis deliv-
ering the opinion, Judges Fsuntleroy and
Richardson dissenting.
Beazley against Simon's administrator
From the Circuit Court OF Greene county.
Reversed, Judge Lacy delivering the opin-
ion.
Smith against Pattie. From the Circuit
Court of Fauquier county. Reversed, Judge
Richardson delivering the opinion. Judge
Lewis and Fauntleroy dissenting
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
against the Merchants and Mechanics In
surancs Company, from the Chancery Court
Of the city of Richmond. Affirmed, Judge
Hinton delivering the opinion.
Commonwealth against Guigon. From
the Hastings Court of Richmond. Affirm
ed, Judge Hinton delivering the opinion.
Darracotte vs.. the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad Company. Writ of error awarded
to a judgment rendered by the Circuit Court
of Hanover county on the oS,h Of April,
1885.
Wall against Smith. Argued by Ohio G.
Kean, esq, for appellant and by w. W.
Henry esq, for appellee and submitted.
Green agais. Claiborne. Argued by Bev.
t. Crnmp, esq, for appellant, and contin
ued until to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

UNDER THE operation of the local option
law, the public-but lew intelligent men can
suppose for an instant the private-sale OF
liquor will probably be prohibited in large
portion of the State. AS the law came from
the North, and as its most pronounced sup
porters, outside of the preachers, are found
among republicans, and as most of the liq'
uor dealers are democrats, the negroes, in
their dense ignorance and stupidity, not
uunaturally, imagine that it is republican
measure, and that as such they must sup
port it; and it was by their votes that it was
adopted in the towns in which elections
have been held
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

In WYTHEvILLE and West Point, the
ONLY two towns in the State in which liquor
elections have as yet been held, the negro
voters thereof have put their white neigh
bors to the trouble and expense of sending
elsewhere for their beer, wine and whiskey,
and have deprived the reputable merchants
of those towns of the profit OH the sale OF
such articles. and the State of the license
tax thereon That the same quantity OF
liquor will be drunk in those towns is prov.
ed by the experience of Maine, Massachu.
setis and Kansas, and wherever else the OF,
fort to prevent the sale of liquor by prohib'
itory laws has been attempted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

Now, JUST as the grape growers of Flr-
GINA, after many years of hard experience
and much expense, have succeeded in es'
tablshing productive and rapidly increas-
ing industry, and when mild, pure and
cheap wine was beginning to take the place
of whiskey as beverage for the people OF
the State, the local option law comes in and
destroys the wine industry, and again brings
the deleterious and dangerous whiskey into
general use. Local option is boomerang,
the dangers of which, though unseen by its
blind advocates, are glaringly apparent 10
every body else.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16
The Cholera.

BRrND1sI. April 16.-Sisty eight cases
of cholera have occurred here, 10 of which
proved fatal The officials declare that the
disease is sporadic.
PARIS, April l6.-The development ofthe
cholera at Brindisi causes alarm in France,
particularly along the Italian frontier. Pre-.
cautions Of the most stringent kind are be-
ing instituted to prevent the scourge from
invading France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

THE STATE REVENUE derived from liquor
licenses amounts to about three hundred and
twenty thousand dollars. And still some OF
the most pronounced local optionists are
emphatic in their support of the payment
of the interest on the State debt. If their
professions regarding the debt be sincere,
they must be in favor of an increase in the
rate of taxation,-the only possible way Of
making good the loss of the amount refer
red to. But how would the real estate own
ers like that?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16
lCOMMUNICATED.

Isn't there law preventing hall playing and
stone throwing in tic streets? If there is why
isn't it enforced? Tho writer knows of q case in
which two windows of the same house have bean
broken rcccnty, ono by ball and the other by
stoac. The Mayors attention should DO called to
this violation of tho law: What is the uso of an
ineffective law? Injury to persons and property
both may result from this continual breach Of
law P.S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Another week has passed without material i'm.
provcmcnt i'll business, though there is not that
extreme Gullncss which has heen experienced for
the past few months. Tho retail trade is come.
what more active, and the spring like weather is
having beneficial effect. Receipts of produce
arc light, but tho offerings arc readily sold, and
prices here, as compared with othor markets, are
well sustained. The catch of fish has somewhat
improved and the arrivals are larger, while
prices have declined; especially for herring. The
prospect FIR any coal trade this season is poor.
Money matters are very quiet. the demand being
limited, while the supply is abundant and readily
obtainablc on good collateral. Loans are quoted
in Baltimore at BAD per cent. and discounts at
as per cent u. s. bonds arc quiet, but steady
Virginia tax securities arc firmly held OH tho
faith Of the recent decisions in the coupon cases,
but the demand is only moderate, and there is no
disposition to make speculative move. Tho
consol coupons, January 1881, to January, 1885,
arc quoted at 49s49k the 10-40 coupons old at
gu. bid. Railroad bonds are quiet aud generally
steady Virginia Midland incomes arc cxccp-
tionally strong, closing at 9la91ia against Saa
50 on the previous day. We quote I'd 11S; Sd
100: 4th G7; 9th 1913 ba1Ol; inc 91a911s
NEW YORK, April1G-The stock market open.
OIL at decline this morning of lks to q per cent.
generally, and in the first quarter Of All hour
further fractional losses were made. The down
ward movement was then checked, trading be-
coming dull as the hour advanced, and prices raj
lied I. to y per cont. for tho general list.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

AS THE negroes are not allowed to drink
at the hotels and restaurants in the State,
they have determined to boycott those
places, and will therefore vote for the local
ontion law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

II move, said delegate in Virginia con.
vention, "that our chairman take a dose of
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. he is so hoarse that
cannot understand him.H That gentle
man had no doubt tried this wonderful
medicine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

"Think naught triile. though it small
appear" Just remember for instance how
you would be dancing around with tooth
ache, if yon hadn't bought bottle of SALIVA
ton Oil-Ies think Of that.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

President BauHhman aud his canal inspec.
non party are expected 10 reach Cumber-
iahu 10 morrow, The repairs to the canal
oet"een Cumh, and and dam Ne are ex
peeled 10 he completed by that date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

The barn of Mr. G. l. Sea;on, in Fauunier
county. between R-rtu,iown aud Dalapiane.
Vas destroyed, iuse!h.-, ui!h ) contents
Oh Tuesday la=l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16
Cattle Markets.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Ap. lbs Sheep
Receipts have been FREQ since Monday, $50 head.
Trade has been rather slow and prices i.c lowrr.
with $50 Lead on hand. Quotations ::aGi, &C grass.
The prospects are that lower figures will prevail
next week.
Hogs-Thc receipts since Monday Inmbcr 300
head all but 80 Of which have been disposed Of.
Prices have weakened slightly. and it is likely
that lower figures will Iulc next week. Quota
lions 5R.aG' sc net.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET, Ap. 1j.-Bcevcs
no fresh offerings; dull feeling: dressed beef
sides slow at isa9 lLc per H.. Sheep ruled dull
and lower; ycaring Lambs about steady spring
Lambs rather easier; sales were ut . i2aI i2c per
ID for unshorn Sheep: G"t.aSc for unsh"rn year
lings spring Lambs at *; Soar with few extra
do. at 81 90 per head. Hogs nominaIly steady
ut 81 GDa4 SO per 100 lbs for live.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

Chicago. April 16.-Thc following are the
quotations for May delivery: Wheat .I''- Corn
II 16; Oats 291s Pork 80 10 Lard - 3. l..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

NEW YoEK. April 16.-Stocks dull and ST cady
Money easy III lpa2 Cotton easy: uplands
~, Orleans ZIG; futures quiet Flour dull
and dropping. Wheat better. Corn better and
quiet. Pork lirm ut - 5Oa1O. Lard firm Al
81 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

RICHMOND MARKET, April 15.--Therc is very
little doing, the receipts Of produce being United.
Flour dull. There were only 1900 bushels Of
Wheat offered tn day. and the sales were all OH
private terms Corn brought i1c, and Rye IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. April 1J.-Cattlc-
market active and a shade lower: shipping steers
STAG 35 stockers and feeders 81 7ja4 80 cows.
bulls and mixed $1a1 bulk 81 5Oa:}. Hogs zoe
lower rough and mixed Sis4 30 packing and
shipping 81 20ai 40; light 50 45ai 50; skips
81 9Oa3 10. Sheep market steady; natives
81 50aG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET. April l5.-At
Queenstown this week $50 head of Cattle were
offered with sales at ::'a5 ,c per ID. Some 300
Sheep and Lambs were offered wooded Sheep
sold at 5a7c. and clipped Sheep brought 1a5t!c'
and Spring Lambs Sa12Inc per Id. Some Cows
and Calves wore sold at $:1Oai5 per head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

FREDERIcEsEUEG MARKET. April 15.-Thc
market continues quiet. with very light receipts,
and transactions will hardly warrant accurate
quotations. which remain numinally rs for the
last two or three weeks. Flour is in good stock,
with a limited demand. The quotations for
Wheat are from SOa.IS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-04-10
FOB DUB YOUNG FOLKS
BEST OF ALL.

There's q little frolicsome maid know
Who has question she puts to me
Whenever close to my side she comes,
Or into my lap. where she loves to be.
" Which do you like best?'' says the little
maid,
Her face with comical burrows lined,
- Summer of winterY' and then she waits
To give me chance to make up my mind.
If Summer" answer, she pinches me
You wouldn't believe that she had such
might
And says at each nip with her finger aud
thumb:
"skeetersl skeetersl Oh. how they bite?'
If winter" say, she will double her fists
And pommel me well: and at every blow,
" Snow-balls! snow-ballsP' she cries aloud,
And laughs to ind that she hurts me so.
Ills a pretty play, and do not care
How thick the "snow-balls' or 'skeeters''
fall:
For love both summer and winter time,
But love my darling the best Of all.
-Josephtne Pollard, in Hdrper's Young People.