Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-09-29
Aletter from Mr. Forney, in the Philadel-

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subjects upon which the Northern mind is in
tensely agitated project their shadows upon
all present and future operations. These
are respectively the future treatment OF the
freedaaen. and the possible return to po-
litical powers of the leaders OF the rebellion
I do net find anywhere an exactlng and lntol-
Grant spirit in reference to negro suffrage.
M any admit that it will be impossible to make
it condition precedent, and Others especially
those who have returned from the South, are
free to say that the colored masses just relea-
sed from slavery are unfit to exercise the fran
chise of the ballot Such is the judgmen OF
one Of the foremost Republican leaders-and
one of the most vigorous soldiers during tie
war-given to me this very morning, after a
familiar interchange of sentiments.
Extract of a letter from Fauquier county, to
gentleman in Alexandria: 1.-The exertlons OF
the good old Gazette in behalf of the interests
of your city are responded to, very heartily, IN
this section of the country. They awaken the
feelings of former days in al the friends OF
your city. I hope with S., for the best under the
most adverse circumstances and trust al
will yet work together for good.
The waterfall accommodation bonnet has
had it's day and is now about to pass away.
The milliners have suffered greatly by the
simplicity of the Fanchon, or waterfall bonnet,
which was so easy to put together, that every
body made their own. They have, therefore,
put their wits to work and have invented
new sensation for the coming season. when
they denominate the Empire. 1t is described
~ hAf
satin ribbon passed straight across the round
hrim and tied down under the chin, a narrow,
stiff cane, rounding out slightly from the bot.
tom of the crown, and a long narrow veil
hanging in a string from one side, with
border COMPOSED of fine leaves of rich blonde;
= little trimming on one side of superb ostrich
fins long narrow ends Of ribbon to tie behind
under the cape, and the funny brim perked
up all round,
The English play writer's have concoeted
highly sensational melodrama styled The
Confederate's Daughter; or 1.-The Iyrant OF
New Orleans,' in which General butler
representative struts his briet hour on the
stage and. according to the London correspon-
dent of the New York Times, has had his
salary doubled as a compensation tor the
groans and hootings he is obliged to encounter
from pit and gallery"
A dispatch, dated St. Louis, 25th instant,
saws. The grand Jury was dismissed this
morning, and the anti oath people are cnucA-
ing over the fact that not minister: teacher'
CORPORATION officer, deacon, or elder has been
indicted for not taking the oath; the reason
being simply because no case was broughO DE-
| fore them for examination.
We have already announced the death OF
Mrs. Moore the widow Of Tom. Moore, the
noet. She was at the age OF slxty-s1x. one
died at Superior Cottage, England, long the
roe;dence Of the brilliant author OF the ME lo-
dies'' Few are now left, says the London
Times, of the brilliant company who adorned
the ear|v part the nineteenth century, ana
whose names are famous in our literature
Among these names none is Or Will be held IN
more kindly remembrance than that OF the
ladv to whom the poet Moore gave his heart
Most of the Collectors Of Customs, appoint
% tor Southern ports, have filed their bonds
and entered upon the discharge of their duties,
trnst;ng to Congress to legislate for their pay
ment Verv lew of the appolntees, however,
have taken the oath of allegiance, except that
norton which declares that they will bear true
and faithful loyalty hereafter to the GOVERN
ment.
The conservation of the Right Rev: Peter j;
T,avail]e D. D., the new CATHOLIC BISHOP or
Louisville, took place on Sunday last III Tue
Cathedral of that city.
Rev DR.. Hooker died in Philadelphia, on
Monday, in the Gath year Of his age. ne was
one Of the oldest Episcopal clergy OF that Guy.
AS an author, editor and publisher, ne mas
org been closely identified with the hplsciop}al
Church. For many years he was editor OF the
Banner Of the Cross
There was q great Fenian demonstration IN