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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
The State Debt.
HICKORY GROVE, Mar.

To the Editor of The Alexandria Gazette:
You have very courteously published my
article and in the same spirit replied to it.
l must now ask you Gf not trespassine
upon your space too much) TO allow me to
make 1t little more explicit When an
Individual carries his case before the Su
preme Court, it is to get redress or test the
cons.itutionslity of the law that deprived
him of his property. The court in deciding
that State could anpul contract with an
individual, saw that if it decided otherwise
it might in some instances stop the wheels
of State Government. 1 therefore think
that the coupons though receivable for taxes
would come under the same decision. The
State might by some unforeseen accident lose
its asylums, penitentiary or other public
buildings and need all it's taxesin money to
rebuild them. Now the court has said in
the Louisiana case that the State must be
the sole judge of right or wrong, and there
fore think the court should not Judge the
merits of the case but should dsclaim juris.
diction. In the Louisiana case the State
used the money that she expressly levied
for the benefit of her creditors, for other
and the court took no cognizlnce
Of the fact but only dsclamed Jurisdiction.
Now really think that the cases are virtual.
~ the same. You're, respectfully.
GEO. B. TYLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
Methodist Conference

BALTIMORE, March 1.-The Baltimore
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South continued it's work this morn
ing. Rev. Samuel Rodgers opened the ses
sion with prayer. Messrs. William NJ. Wa.
ters, of Marshall, Va; Charles K. Milliken
of Chersstown. w. Va; William F. Locke,
of Springfield, w. Va; John Kerns, of Free
dom, Md ; Carlton b. Harrison, Of Unison,
Va; Charles Stanton, of Eillsboro, Md, all
ministers on trial, were elected deacon
Rev. R. P. Hamilton, chairman of the com
mittee that conducted the examination Of
these candidates said there was an evident
lack OF earnestness in their preparation and
the candidates seemed to think they could
get through any way. He made the state.
ment for the benefit of young preachers
who may apply for admission In the future.
Rev. j. K. Gilbert, of Monterey, Rocking
ham district, was re admitted to the confer
ence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
The Missis sippi.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Mar. 1.-THE rain
storm of the past four days in the lower
Mississippi valley has ended, but there are
no encouraging prospects for any portion Of
the valley. 1t is believed that the river
must continue at its present high stage from
Nashville southwark for at least a week
and the prospects are that the greatest food
ever known will obtain during the next
seven days.
NEW ORLEANS, Mar. 1.-THE levse at
Mia Plantation, above New Orleans, broke
last night, and in less than two hours
the break was 25 feet wide. The latest re-.
ports from the upper levees Indicate that a
general over Fl IVY in Louisiana and the lower
Yezoo delta may be expected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
Telegraphic BreYities

Andrew A. Holt, noted smuggler o.,
pirate, was fatally SHOT at Seattle lsst MIL.
while resisting arrest.
The miners federation of London bs. ;.
solved to Immediately inaugurate s,,E.
throughout the country.
The posse which has been securing the Conn.
for the supposed rayisher of Miss Atkinson. n.'.
Greenwood, Mo-, have found no trace of the me-
and have abandoned the search.
The jury having been completed in the Fla
conspiracy case yesterday the trial of the c,r.,
was begun in New York today. The courtro.r
was thronged.
More or less damage to the wheat crop by fra.
ing is reported from Illinois. The peach cro, =.
ruined apples and cherries aressfe but pears -.
injured.
Isaac sawtslle, charged with the murder Of Il,
brother ct Rochester, N. H, was to-day commi,,.i
without bail to await the action of the grand iB,r
In New York this.morning John Neil, drum.
mer, cut his throat with carving knife.
Mr.. Clarence Hunting, the well known lunb.,
dealer Of Baltimore, died this morning.
The old laboratory building, in Salem, Mas,
was burned to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
Court of Appeals Yesterday.

Dooley against Baynes. From the Circuit
Court of Pittsylvania county. Affirmed,
Judge Lewis delivering the opinion. Judges
Fauntleroy and Hinton dissenting.
Miller Jones against the Commonwealth.
From the County Court of Smyth county.
Affirmed, Judge Lacy delivering the opin.
lou.
Meem against Dulany. From the Cir.
cult Court of Shenandoah county. Reversed,
judge Fauntleroy delivering opinion.
Heerman's trustee against Montague,
From the Circuit Court OF Montgomery
county. Affirmed, Judge Richardson de-
livering opinion.
Wheeler against the Commonwealth.
From the Circuit Court of the county of
Brunswick. Affirmed, Judge Hinton deliy-
ering opinion.
Spurgson against the Commonwealth.
From the Circuit Court of Russell county.
Reversed. Judge Lewis delivering the opin-
ion.
Wilson against Commonwealth. From
the Circuit Court of Henry county. Affirmed,
Judge Lacy delivering opinion.
Krn against Champion Iron Company.
Rehearing denied
Castleman against Berry. Rehearing de
MED.
Davis and wife against strange's executor.
Further argued by Maj. T. ]. kirkpatrick
and submitted.
William E Garrett, ESQ.,, allowed to prac
tice in this court.
Carter against Hough, Gray & Co. Argued
by William E. Garrett, esq, for appellant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

ONE OF the daily newspapers of Washing
ton. all now republican, is opposed to the
proposed attempt of the negroes to make
Oklahoma negro State, and says: 1--WE
have too many black States for the coun.
try's good already" No body at all &C.
quainted with the nature of the American
people ever supposed the attempt referred
to would succeed. but there isn't reason
able southern man who doesn't sincerely de-.
sire it may. for then, northern people would
have afforded them an object lesson fnegro
character that they could learn, and that
would teach them to entertain better opin-
ion of their white fellow citizens of the
South who have so far been able to preserve
the States of this section from negro domi-
nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

SENATOR SHERMAN, the chief agent in the
fraud by which the vote of Louisiana was
stolen in 1876, and the white people of that
State denied the privilege OF their rightful
majority. now, thirteen years after, threat
ems the white people of the entire South
with law that will put them under negro
rule. The worst of this threat is the fact
that it's execution will probably be attempt
ed, as the republicans now have control of
every branch of the government, legislative,
judicial and executive, and will do any thing
that will crafty their hate for the people
whose lot was cast in this section OF coun.
try. Their hate Is the patent tribute they pay
to better people, but as it has power be
hind it, it is really dangerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

AsPANisH MURDER.-In Panama on the night
of February 26 beautiful, but frail, senorita was
making her way homewsrd. As she crossed
into the shadow of the Church OF st. Ana repor
startled the people about, and the girl fell dead
crowd instantly gathered, and the assassins es-
cape was prevented. The man was rather defian
when taken to the station. He sad the woman
was false to him. hence the act, and he would dc
it again had it to be done over. People are not sc
energetic in this somnolent land as to lynch any
body, but no pity is likely to be shown when the
slow machinery of the law has run its course and
the murderer stands in front Of firing party on
Chinque plaza.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

THE MIsslssIpPI.-Gsneral Greedy, Chief
Signal Officer, regards the present condi-
ton of the Mississippi river as so serious
that he warns the population threatened by
the e ood that it Is prudent for them to re
move themselves and their cattle to the
highest ground within reach. General
Greedy made an interesting comparison Of
the food with those of previous years
1858 9. 1868 and 1874. 1t seems that at
most important points the water is now
higher than it has been before, but the
leyees are also in better condition. Heavy
rain was falling in the region southwark
from Vicksburg yesterday, but there is
promise of fair weather in that region to.
day and for some days to come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
Foreign News.

PARIS, Mar. 1.-THE adverse action o
the Senate yesterday on Prime Minister III
rard's demand in regard to the Commercial
treaty with Turkey, has caused the down
fall of the entire ministry. The Senate by 6
majority of 65 refused to adopt NJ. Tirsrd',
motion which was tantamount to refusal
to vote confidence in the government. AT
ter the meeting was over Mr, Tirard tender
ed the resignation of all the cabinet.
PARIS, Mar. AN. de Freycinet, Min
lister of War in M. Tirard's cabinet, vii
probably form new ministry. 1t is rumor
ed that Constins, who recently resigned from
the ministry OF the interior, and NJ. Rido
will have portfolios in the new ministry. L
is also understood that Admiral Barley, Min
lister Of Marine, NJ. Faye, Minister of Agri
culture, and NJ. Fallio, Minister of Public Ia
struction, will remain in the cabinet.
PARIS, Mar. 14.-President Carnot held 6
consultation with NJ, Foqnst this afternoon
It is believed in some quarters that M Flo
quet will be asked to form cabinet.
DUBLIN, Mar. 1.-THE Right Hon. Rich
ard Dowse, of the High Court of Justice, in
Ireland, died suddenly to day.
LONDON, Mar IA -Viscount Dunlo, who
was married short time ago to Belle Billion
music hall singer, has brought an action
for divorce against her.
LONDON, Mar. IA St. Petersburg dis
patch says the Russian government Is do.
ing its best to f,ct needed reforms in Its
Drianna
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

THRRE Is popular belief to the etfet
that this is free and equal country, at
least to the extent that the respective States
thereof are free and equal. But that such
belief is totally erroneous, and that The
States are not free and equal, are proved BY
the fact that while the State of Massachu-
setts is allowed to impose an educational
qualification upon her voters. the u. 8.
statutes prohibit the State of Virginia from
doing SO. But the strangest thing about this
fact is that OF least half the members OF the
United States Senate, the highest branch Of
the legislative department of the govern.
ment, were not aware OF it until so informed
by Mr.. George day before yesterday. The
law makers of this country are anything
else than Solons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

THE CULPEPER SCHOOL AFFAIR From
information obtained from an entirely relia.
BILE source the GAZETTE Of the 9Th instant
published an account of an incident that re
Gently took place in female institute in
Culpeper. The paragraph, however, giving
an account of the unfortunate affair may
have been misleading and unintentionally
the writer may have done injustice to one, at
least, of the young ladies concerned To
correct any wrong impression that may have
been made we cheeriuily publish the follow
ing, which YVES recsived at this Office yester-
day:
To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
The item of news from Cupeper about the
female seminary recently published in the
GAZETTE is misleading. The Young lady
whose room was s, improperly inovated
was of inimpeachable character. Though
her treatment was not nearly so bad as
would be inferred it aroused the Indignation
of all good citizens. She did not accuse her
fellow student of theft but several times be-
ing sufferer, as others we're, refused three
times to state voluntarily whom she
suspected, but upon positive orders
from her teacher in perfect privacy
and confidence revealed her thoughts only
when ordered to do 80 by one she was
taught to obey. Her conduct in not apoo.
giving under threats aud her noble efforts 10
Keep from duplicating her friends receive
the highest commsndation. The expulsion
and forced resignation of others and apollo
eies of as many as were allowed to do so.
and she not being expelled. is a complete
yindcation of her. Innocence and ladyship
NAV be overcome by superior force but can.
not be compelled to give an abject apology,
even to misguided pupils upon whom alone
must rest the opprobrium. Let all good
people hold up their hands and support the
noble head of the school who has SO well de-
ported herself in her trying ordeal.
CITIZEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
FROM WASHINGTON.
EkUM W dod1NQ IUN.
special Correspondents Of the Alexs. GAZETTE
WASHINGTON. D. c., March IA, 1890.

WASHING TON, D. c.. March IA. $780,
Appearances to-day are more favorable to
the confirmation of the nomination of Mr..
Strother as postmaster at Warrenton than
they were yesterday. 1t is learned that
this change was produced By the apparent
disincl!nation of Strother's opponents to &C.
cept his proposition to test his acceptab!ity
to the people of the town by a vote of the
citizens thereof. The nomination of Mr..
Sullivan as postmaster at Harrisonburg.
which hes been held mp for some time in
the postoffice committe of the Senate at the
request of Judge Paul. U. s. judge of the
western district of Virginia, will, it is I'm.
derstood, soon be confirmed, as the republi-
can members of the committee seem to
think the Judge Is the only man in Harri-
sonburg who opposes the confirmation, and
are not disposed to allow his wishes to out
weigh those of all the other residents of the
town. a delegation of republicans from
Shenandoah county. Va, consisting of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

In REPLY to communication in another
column on the subject of the State debt, 1t
may be said that the u S. Supreme Court, in
former decisions, in which similar questions
were involved, has avoided the obstruction
of the 18th amendment to the Constitution,
which declares that State shall not be
sued, BY treating the officers of the State
who attempt to execute State laws impair.
Ing the obligation of contracts, not as public
officials engaged in the lawful performance
of their duty, but as private offenders tres
passing upon the constitutional rights Of
others. And this theory will probably gov
ern the court in its forthcoming decision in
the Virginia coupon cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH Il.

pvcVIrssNEss of assertion has long since
hecome proyerbial characteristic of repub
liosnism. but no more glarng example OF 1t
uas ever afforded than that recently exhiD'
tied nv Mr.. Hoar, of Massachusetts, when ne
stood o in the U. S. Senate aud boldly al
frmsd that the laws of the United States DO
not prohibit the State of Mississippi from
imposing an educational qualification upon
its voters, and that the laws of Louisiana
nroyide for the punishment OF white men
who associate with negroes and for the SAFE
of law negroes to their old masters. But
never was such recklessness more striklng'y
EXPOSED than on the occasion referred TO-
when Senator George, of Mississippi, reao
from the U. S. statutes the prohibition refer
rad to. and when Mr. EustiP, of Louisiana
with his attractive French accent, mildly
remarked that there was not the sllgntes'
foundation for what Mr.. Hoar had SAID IL
reference to the laws of his State, and thai
snv pretense that there was, only illustrated
with what restitution of sense of responsi
bility republican Senators speak OF southern
affairs. A man more regardful OF his per
sonal honor would have apolog'zed to th'
Senate for his detected attempt at deception
hut Mr.. Hosr's efffontery IL equal to tint
recklessness of his words, and instead OF DC
aup 80, he attempted to extricste hlmsei
from what, to man of picer feeling woul'
have been terrible predicament, by vail
and ridiculous quibbling And Mr.. Hoar IL
the II. s. Senate ia Daniel Webster's success
sor. How have the mighty fallen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
ALAReE sEA-DoG KILLED.-The Cape Charles

A LARGE SEA-DoG KILLED.-The Cape Charles
Pioneer says: large ses-dog about six feet long
was killed on Cobbs Island by the life saving crew
last Thursday. Mr. George Cobb, son of Warren
Cobb, was out hunting, and noticed something un-
common in the water. He whistled and the dog
followed him until he WAS in sight OF the life
station. He called for help and at the same time
fred. shooting the dog through the left eye. After
he was wounded Mr.. Jack Andrews, OF the station,
threw a line around his head and struck him q
blow which at once killed him. He is OF lovely
seal.brown color and very heavy. Capt. Crumb
vii skin and stuff him ard have him on exhibi.
ton this summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

ELECTION OF OFFICERs.-The Loudoun
Live Stock Association have elected the
following officers for the ensuing year
President, DIR. c. Carter; 1st Vice Presi-
dent, Henry Fairfax; d Vice President,
John Fl. Alexander Treasurer, n. g. Pur.
eel; Secretary, 81. c. Selmsn. Board of
Directors-E F. Bnrch, ]. L Mcintosh, e.
B. Harrison. John W. Logan, George W..
Holiness B. F. Carter. jr.. Mort NJ. Thcmp.
son. ]. B. Beverly, Johu 81. Titus, and ]. 3.
Beuchler,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON. D. O.. Mar. IA.
SENATE.


The House amendment to Senate bill to
amend the charter of the lexington and Sol
diers Home r. R. Co. was taken up and
discussed, Messrs Vest and hale arguing
against the permission of overhead wires as
dangerous to life, ssnd Mr.. Harris asserting
that force OF 500 volts (which was suf6
cient for motive power was innocuous. The
bill was debated at length.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Henderson, of Iowa, presented for
reference resolutions Of the General Assem-.
bly, of Iowa favoring such legislation In re-
gard to car coupling as will protect the life
and limbs of railroad employees.
Mr.. Perkins, of Kansas, stated that an
erroneous impression had gone out that &C.
cording to the provisions of the Oklahoma
bill passed yesterday the Cherokee outlet
had been declared open to settlement under
the homestead laws. Under the provisions
of the bill, he said, the Cherokee outlet was
mol open to settlement.
The House then went into Committee OF
the Whole Mr.. Allen, of Michigan, In the
| chair on the private calendar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
The Overflow at New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, Mar. 14.-The gauge at
7;3O q. n. read 16 feet 6.1O fall of four
tenths from the highest point reached yes.
terday afternoon. The streets are free OF
water along the river front except at St..
Peters street, and there the flow will soon
be stopped. 1t raiued slowly all night and
is drilling this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

A we'll known citizen of Wetherdyi-
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and recommend it as sure cure for th:
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

Voltaire affrms that the massacre of s.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

1t formerly seemed a sort of sarcasm to
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especially when fellow had vexiDg,
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-03-14

The meat inspection fees, which were paj
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