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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-23
LOCAL NEWS.

DISTURBANCE. Last. night, between 9 and
maddox. there was a conside rable disturbance
~ King, street, between Pitt aud ST. Asaph
streets, caused by party Of soldiers from Bat
..rv Rodgers, who being under the influence OF
l;o,lor, and 1instigated thereby to deeds Of mis-
chief and violence, made night hideous" by
their hoops and yells, and finally commenced a
stone battle, in the street. to the infinite peril
ofr life and property 10 the neighhorhood. The
windows of Mr. David Appich' Confectionery,
at the corner Of King and St. Asaph streets,
4 we're broken, and some other damage done,
when the police, night watch, and some citizens,
irterfered, and the disturbing party sought
safety in flight. One Of their number, how
ever, was caught and lodged in the 'ch
house, where he awaits orders from his COM
handing officer The scene was disgraceful
one, and we hope will not be permitted again.
We understand that similar disturbances occur
red in other parts Of the city, greatly to the
discomfort and alarm Of the citizens
The disorderly soldiers were followed down
to Battery Rodgers, by several persons, and
jouite an alarm was raised 10 that neighborhood
BY the discharge: of guns and pistols. The
commaudant, however, promptly appeared,
and had the soldiers who were in liquor ar
rested and put under guard
THE PILOT LAWs-INTEREsTIN DECISION.
A very interesting opinion, affecting the Pilot
Laws of Virginia, relative to the Potomac river,
was given in the Circuit Court, yesterday, BY
Judge Thomas, in the cases Of the Common
wealth vs. Scott and Wallace, charged with
plotting vessels from Georgetown, contrary to
the existing Pilot Laws Of Virginia The
Judge decided that under the compact between
Maryland and Virginia the Potomac River was
a public highway, and that the State of Vir.
ginia could pass no law or regulation affecting
vessels sailing from the ports Of the District
unless they cleared at or touched at some port
on the Virginia side of the Potomac, and that
the Pilot Laws Of Virginia could only effect
vessels bound to Or clearing from a Virginia |
port, and therefore that Scott and Wallace, al |
though not licensed as pilots under the laws Of
Virginia, in contracting at Georgetown to pilot
vessels bound to any port beyond the State, did
not violate the laws.
The case was given to the jury, who, acting
under the opinion, at once rendered verdict |
Of not guilty.
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hT Z " G. Q Q d $
Reincd anG Brown Sugars.
Silver Spring Flour.
Columbia Mills =
Choice = covered Hams
Breast Pieces Bacon
Shoulder
Middllng
No. Mackercl.
New Goldfish
Dobbins' ana other Soaps, &c for sale BY
J. G. MILBURN,
oc 10 Opposite tho Market
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a@P A CARD.-The undersigned beg leave
to announce to the travelling public that they
will discontinue the running of Local Passen-
ger Trains between Washington and Alexan-
dria until the first of December, 1866. This has
been rendered necessary by the many delays
and annoyances incident to repairs and re-
newals in and upon the railroad bridge spanning
the Potomac river; ana the contemplated dis
continuance, or temporary suspension, is for
the purpose of more fully completing said neces-
sary renewals, and thus prevent a recurrence Of
the same in future
9; a. STEVENS Lessees.
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VALUABLE
Y POTOMAC LAND FOR SALE.

I AL ABLE
' POTOMAC LAND FOR SALE.
By virtue Of q decree Of the Circuit Court Of
Wcstmoreland county Virginia. in the suit OF
Stuart, trustee, vs. kinzer and others, l. as
CommlSsloncr N said decree appointed, WI
proceed to sell, on the 18th DAY OF DECkM-
BhR, 1855, 1T public auction, TO the highest
bidder, az the Court House, in Westmoreand
county, Virginia, that weil-known TRACT OF
LAND, in the decree mentioned, called Long
wood"
This fine estate lies in the county Of West
moreland, Immediately on the Potomac, and is
bounded on two sides by that river and Popes
Creek. The tract contains upwards Of ioD
acres, q lnrge portion Of the open Land beng
fiat and lying on the river and creek. The land
is Of excellent quality, and adapted 10 all the
staple crops OF the country. Navigation Is NJ the
door and of easy access for the shipment OF
grain. timber, cord-wood, and other marketable
diLics-and the waters abound in fish,
crabs and wild-foW in their respective seasons.
There is growing upon the land an extensive
body Of pine, chestnut, oak and locus, tm9ef'
which, owing to the increasing demand ior t!L.~
Der and fucl, add greatly to the value or the e'-
tate. The old mansion WAS burnt some years
ago, bu: there arc comfortable dwelling house
standing near the former site, IN good repair
The prospect from this point Is expansive ana
brilliant, commanding view Of the river above
and below and looking ont upon the shores 81
Maryland for many miles
''{Ionywood" is accessible by steamboat from
landings p: M9tox Creek and Curlolnan, on the
Potomac, or Locdstown on the RappHhannocE;;
! further description Of this cstatc - dccIne@
unnecessary; as any person W!3nIng 10 puFGi15'
it will no dou' visit and examine the prem e.
ANY additional information may be obtained BY
letters addressed to ne, al Edge Hl!' hhf
George county. Va; or to G. ". Lewis; esd, z.
oak Grove" We5lmOrcland county:
The title 10 thi: land is questionable, r.
7atn offers viii be received. It IS eXPectcac t1H,
oh rtr1fI :,
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ct ". LOOMS,
49, DEALER IN
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS.
FINE TEAS. FLOUR, FEED, ETC,
No. 20t, KING, STREET CORNER CoLUmBUs
~" Constantly on hand the choicest brands Of
Segars and Tubaccoi also fine assortment Of
STATIONERY and NOTIONS.
Iss"The highest price paid for Country Pro-
duca sep Is
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GROCERIES G. PROVlsLuNe.

UAREIE HOUGH,
DEALER IN
CHOICE FAMILY GRCCERlE.
CORNER OF PRINCE AND PITT 3ss.
oct i'll ALEXANDRIA, VA.
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7 OOO SACKS LIVERPOOL FINE SALT
l,UUU assorted brands-to arrive and for
sale by HOOE & WEDDERBURN,
no Z2-1W No 2, Prince street.
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0. A. STEVENS, 1assoos
no l7-tdec1 w. j. PHELPS.
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81. .CABELLp. N ADDux.
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Our Relations with Mexico.
A special despatch to the Baltimore S,
of SATURDAY. saws:

special despatch to the Baltimore sun,
of Saturday, says:
In order to clear up the doubts and
the cause of the arrest of the Mexican
General Ortega, and the authority upon
which it was made, am enabled to say
that General Sheridan acted upon his own
motion In orde ing the arrest Of Ortega
and his party. General Sheridan has com
municated the particulars of the arrest.
and the reasons that induced his action,
and the Government approves his course
IL appears that Ortega, III the opinion Of
Gen. Sheridan, was violating our neutrality
laws; that he ls supported in Mexico by IL
very small party of British and French
merchants, these being really the only ad-
herents or supporters of Ortega
In Northern Mexico, the Mexican or
native population almost UNANIMOUSLY
support JuareZ. Ortega contemplated u
coup det0t, and had 40 supporters except
the former adherents of Maximilian. 1t is
further stated, that the object of the
French and English merchants was to
control the valuable trade in Northern
from monopolizing the same. Prior to the
arrest OF Ortega, affairs were in disturb
ed condition, but now there is confidence
and tranquility upon the Rio Grande.
Since the special meeting Of the Cabinet
yesterday afternoon, there las been the
O. edtcSI Interested manifested aS to the
purpose OF this extraordinary conve ening of
that body, and various speculations have
been sent off to the Northern press on the
subject. | can state positively that the
Cabinet was called together to consider our
foreign relations. In this connection it
may be stated that it is known that the
French Government has declared its pur-
pose to disregard the arrangement for the
withdrawal of tho first detachment of
French troops from Mexico during this
month, as agreed upon between Mr.
Seward and and De PHuys.
The French Emperor has notified our
Government that he cannot effect the
withdrawal Of the troops until next
spring, when he proposes to embark the
entire force at once. In view of the failure
OF Napoleon to comply with his agreement
to withdraw one portion of these troops,
and inasmuch as the notification Of this
forfeiture Of the agreement comes at this
late day. our Government is not disposed
to put full confidence i'll the further pro-
misses of the French Emperor. There is
reason for believing that this matter was
the immediate cause of the Cabinet meet
ing yesterday, and that to-day, the subject
was again considered in the regular ses-
sion, Gen. Grant being present. by request
of the President.
1t is intimated in official circles that in
structions have been sent to our Minister
IN France to demand the immediate with
drawal Of the French troops from Mexico.
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ESl9 gW@0n.
Cmnlc DISPATCHES.

LONDON. November 27.-Thc Feniau
alarm il on the increase. Several ships-of
war have been ordered to Ireland. The
excitement in London is intense. and an
proaches only i'll magnitude the scenes GA
the occasion OF the reception OF the news
Of the outbreak III Iud,a.
PARIS, November Z7.-It is Il settled con-
victiOn IN Government circles tlat the
Empire III Mexico has ended. and that
MaXimllian will soon arrive here. The
Government has sent proclamation 10
Bazalnc tor publication in Mexico when
MaXlmlilau leaves that country.
LIVERPOOL, November 27-Thc ship
Torpedo, from New York for Shanghai,
was abandoned at sea in a sinking condi-
ton
LONDON, November 28-Noon.-T The
movement Of the Government against the
FenlanS continues. Another regiment of
infantry will go to Belfast immediately a
1T Liverpool. The box came from the
United States.
The Dddy Ne'rS denounces the fierce
threats of Its cotcmporari, $, and says tie
rebellion must be suppressed i'll Il soidicrly
manner
Consols opened at S9i. Five-twentics ia.
LIVERPOOL, November 2S-Noou.-Thc
market for cotton Is quiet, at Yesterdays,
quotations. Sales to-day 8 900 bales-inld-
ding uplanGS H.
PARIS, November 26.-Napolcon has Just
telcSraphed to his aids i'll Mexico to hasten
tue evacuation by the French troops.
LIVERPOOL, November % 2S-Evcning-
Cotton market closed unchanged; sales to-
day 5000 bales-middlinS uplauds quoted
at 1t5d. Bre&dstut!s market stca,iv au,
unchanged.
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IHE t'REEDMEN.-In almost every
instance in which freedmen were
hired for a portion of the crop, we
hear complaints of their uufaithful-
ness IN not complying with their con
tracts. Very few contracts were made
before towards the middle Of JANUARY
last, liz this section. At that time
the wheat was sown of which they
were to share, and the contracts bound
them to labor from the time of their
execution till the first Of January,
1867. Now, however, SO soon as they
can gather the short crops made, they
refuse all further work on the plan.
tatlons. Notwithstanding the con
tracts require a full years labor, and
provide forfeiture for the failure
to do so, it would seem that the plant
ers have but little chance of a remedy,
as there are no provost courts to
enforce the contracts.
For the future, no planter should
hire freedmen for a portion of the
crops; for, in the first place, if the
freedmen do not labor diligently the
planter loses the rent of his land, or
" I'OAeAoiA VI ~ dG lSfiSG, illu Ill UIle
second place, experience teaches him
that the freedmen will not labor on
the plantation otherwise than as di-
rectly connected with the growing
crop.
Nor should any planter obligate
himself to pay weekly or monthly
wages. Experience, everywhere,
teaches that white hirelings, to saw
nothing of colored ones, who receive
weekly or monthly wages, must take
whatever time is necessary to spend
those wages whenever received,
amounting. in many instances, to
almost as much time rs it took to
earn the wages.
Then, we would advise that all
contracts should be made for money
wages, payable at the end of the year,
the employed furnishing food and
clothing, n given quantity of each,
and such other indispensables as may
be required, so that the employees
would have no occasion to leave the
plantation for their necessaries.
Try this plan, and if it proves not
more successful than that of last
year, give up the idea of colored
labor altogether.
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condi ion of the Country.

We extract the following from an article
in the New ork Herald, of Friday. There
is only one way to avert the threatened
evil, and that is for Congress at once to
adopt the restoration policy Of President
Johnson:
Restoration of the Southern States with
out delay is necessary. both in n politica
point of view and for the material interest :
OF the country. l! = cannot be brought
about III O C way, it must in another Tie
politicians nay wish to keep the question
opcm for party or political purposes, but
the mass of the people do n0t-they want
it closed up. The continued exclusion of
80 large and such an important part of the
country from restorat on and representa-
ton at Washington, has political danger
IN IL, Is great strain upon our institu-
lions and form of Government and is cal
culated to paralyze the productive power
OF the South, as well as the commercial
md material interests Of the North There
is, III truth, great danger every way III such
an anomalous and unnatural state of
things. We must have prompt restoration
1T any cost and by all means-not two,
'hree or more years hence, not after the
next Presidential Ell ction, but If possible.
before the term Of the present Congress
shall expire next March.
We have seen i'll history that til richest
and fairest portion of the earth NAV be-
come Wilderness under paralyzng politi-
al circumstances. The South, with allits
natural resources, might become So In
all probability, the productions of that
lection of the country, which have been
declining very much since the war, would
become less next year, still less the year
II er, and so on till general ruin would fol-
low, if restoration be delayed. All the best
portion OF the population that could get
away would leave; ambition, which is the
great incentive TO industry and action.
would be destroyed, and capital would
urn aside from IL country 30 situated
Shall we suffer this part of our territory,
richer and with more varied productions
han India, to be thus destroy ed? Shall
we jeopardize our free republican institu-
tions by keeping half the continent and
nearly 3 third of the population in an ur-
represented condition and under dcspotic
ruler No statesman or patriot, nor any
one who has studied history to advantage
would wish to see such state of things.
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The Presidents nIessaS Se.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald telegraphs to that paper
Of Saturday:
The statement comes from good author
ity that the Presidents message is rapidly
approaching completion; that it has been
read to the Cabinet during the sessions OF
yesterday and to day, but that it will not
be placed i'll the hands of the prin ter b. fore
the beginning of next week. Judging from
the frequency with which the forthcoming
message is discussed and speculated upon
by the prominent politicians here it will
be looked for by the country generally with
no ordinary degree of interest. During
the preparation of this document, the
President has been especially careful to
indicate by no word the course Of action
he has concluded to suggest to Congress
on the vitality important questions of which
1t treats; but there are those whose fire.
quent communications and interviews with
MIR. johnson enable them to form reasona-
bly, correct estimates Of his views on the
great questions at issue, and these esti-
mates, Predlcated on the views recently
expressed by the President, substantiate
the indications previously given that he
does not favor the constitutional amend
ment, for the reason that it is not only an
taGonIStic 70 TIC constitution itself, but
totally inadequate for the adjustment of
the momentous political differences now
before the country Yet there are many
reasons for believing that thoimpending
message is pervaded by spirit concilia-
tory to the radical element in tn o republi-
can party, and that it mauifests in point
ed manner an anxiety on the part Of the
President to secure concert OF action be-
tween the executive and legislative
branches OF the administration.
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Market Reports.

New YORK, November 2S-Noon.-
weak, at H. Exchange for 10 days oi092;
sight 1o!@lo+ Cotton dull uplands 34!;
Orleans 365: Flour dull and l0W20c. lower;
Southern 1.200l16 25-sales of 4, 100 bbls :,
Wheat dull and 1W2c. lower. Corn dull
and 1Ql2c. lower. Oats 1c. lower Pork
dull and lower
p. Gold closed at IL; The money
market Is very easy, at sac on call, and
there is more disposition to discount prime
o"sness papers at those rates. To-mor-
row vii, be observed as holiday, and
business generally will be suspended
down town. Cotton declined 4@1c Sales
to-day 200 bales. Uplanls 34J; Orleans SO.
BALTIMORE, November 2S.-Flour dull
Chicago extra S11. 50O1l.75; Baltimore
high grades declined soc. Wheat dull.
Corn drooping white 350I9S Groce-
rles inactive and unsettled. Western lard
134@14.
New ORLEANS, November 23.-Cotton
firm and'n fair demand; prices unchanged.
Bacon shoulders 13; ribbed sides 13; clear
10. Mixed corn S1.35; white S1.37t. Sugar
9lG12. Molasscs-pl to choice G00L65.
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News Items.

New IoRK, November 2S-Whcn, at a
late hour last night. an extra appeared in
the streets with the exciting news from
Ireland, the effect upon the city was lln-
cqua!cd since the news of the great yict.,-
:lcs of the late war PAGES OF amusement
were turned out by the people, anxious to
hear and discuss the event. Hotels and
other places sofconSregation We're thrUngcd
by anxious and excited persons VIII freely
m'iulSed III congratulations and hopeful
expires lonS. The Ecnians rushed to tho
places OF meeting of Their circles, hoping
/" get :.dIilt!onaI information. Tclcsrams
were sent to circles III distant cities, and
hstdlrtiy enthusiastic replies were re-
celved. Head Centre Stephens was invisi-
bic, and 1t Is confidently believed he has
reached Ireland. 1t Is said the treasury of
the tculans has never been III /; better
condition than at TINS moment
The same excitement which prevailed i'm
this city existed III Brooklyn. The Irish
men OF that city We're excited to fever heat,
ami kept Il constant cal! for fresh de-
epatchcs over the cable.
Money is getting easier The banks are
Offering amounts freely at five per cent
a report prevails that a collision has
actually occurred between the Uni;cd
States and French troops. Nothing reiia-
bic, however. Sheridan despatched troops
on his own responsibility. sherman is en-
trusted with large discretionary powers.
and his original instructions comprehend-
ed Il project for a JOINT French and United
States protectoratc pending the popular
vote for JuareZ or MaXimiliun
NEW ORLEANS, November GS-A meeting
was held here tonight to declare the an
nual State talr permanent institution
WASHINGTON, November 2S.-Whatever
truth there may be III the report, the Pre-
sldcnt has received no information what
ever concerning it, that Gen Sedgewicli
crossed the Rio Grande on Monday. with a
brigade of United States troops, and occu-
pied Matamoras-th announcement Of
which appears il. one OF the New York
papers this morning.
The Grand Jury Of the Criminal Court
found true bill Of indictment against,
Sanford Conover, alias Challes O. Dun
ham, for perjury.
The President has decided not TO order
court OF inquiry, as requested bv Judge
Advocate-General Holt, in reference to his
completely i'll the Conover testimony case.
FORTRESS MONROE, November 2S.-Cle-
ment G. Clay and wife came here this
morning from Baltimore, on u thanksgiv-
ing visit to the Davis family
The Annual Conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, in session to-day at
Norfolk, concurred in the recommendation
OF the General Conference respecting the
change OF the name OF the Church. where
by the word ''South" is dropped, in the
question of admission OF lay REPRESENTATION
INTO the councils Of Annual and General
Conferences.
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Arka ssSaS.

In his message to the Arkansas Legisla-
ture, Gov Murphy thus speaks of the
Constitutional Amendment:
This is the Congressional scheme of
reconstrnctien, and has been made the
leading issue in the late elections, aud
sustained by large majorities. Though
not all the lusurgent States could desire,
1t becomes very grave question for the
Legislature to decide whether any terms
more favorable are likely to be obtained by
opposition, or whether 1t is not the better
poilcy for the State to accept the proposed
terms, and thus secure tie prompt recon-
structlon OF the State into armonious !
action with the governing States, and olH
an equality wlfh them in the Union. JudGF'
ing from the results of the late elections.
and from the decided tone of public senti-
ment III the States that subdued the insur-
rection, it is not probable that better terms
viii be granted. The effect of rejection on
the prosperity and happiness Of the peo-
PIC of the state demands solemn consi2Hse
eration.'
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A couple of lovers appeared in one
of the churches at ST. Louis to be
married, last week, when a young
female arose in the audience and for
bade the bans, declaring that the
man was engaged to her. The clergy
man refused to so on with the cere-
mony, and a justice of the peace had
to be called III to tie the knot.
The Paris physicians report many
serious cases of disease caused by
steady work at sewing machines, and
in other cities the attention of physi-
clans has been called to the unhealth-
mess of this employment.
Judge Cooper, of Tennessee, has
decided that the present Legislature
of that State is bogus, and that the
franchise law is unconstitutional
Several of the most wealthy capital
lists of Paris are prepared to invest
their money in an ocean cable be-
tween France and the United States
Ex-Gov. Winston has been elected
to the United States Senate from
Alabama.
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The BEST THING YEr..Of all the
good things Col. Greene has got off
in relation to the falling stars, the
following may be set down as the very
best:
Mrs. Snyder says Snyder's excuse
for being out nearly all night, that
he was waiting on the common to see
the meteorlc shower, would be more
plausible if his clothes didn't smell
80 strong of segar smoke, and he
wasn't troubled with hiccups.
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A man in Lewisburg, Preble
County, Ohio, having died of deliyium
trenae7as, his wife brought suit for
damages against two men of whom
he had been accustomed to bny
liquor. The County Court awarded
her $500 from one Of the men, and
5000 ftom the other.
The Charleston papers announce
the death of Mr.. Motel, promi-
nent merchant.
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"John, can you tell rne the differ
ence between attraction OF gravita-
ton and attraction of cohesion?"
"Yes, sir" said John, Attraction of
gravitation pulls a drunken man
down, and the attraction OF cohesion
prevents his getting up again"