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The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08

Mother" said little Ned, one morning,
after having fallen out of bed, Il think I
know why fell out of bed last night. 1T
was because slept too near when got in"
Musing little while, as if in doubt wheth-
er he had given the right explanation, he.
added, mo, that wasn't the reason it was
because slept too near when / fell out"
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08

A llorticulturist advertised that he would
supply all sorts of fruit trees and plants, es-
pecially pie-plants of all kinds. A gentle
man thereupon sent him an order for one
package of custard pie-seed, and dozen
mince pie plants The gentleman promptly
filed the order by sending him four goose
eggs and small dog.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08
Special Dispatch to the N. Y. Tribune.


Important Dispatch from Gen. Sheri-
dan-The Massacre COncOcted Weeks
agO-RepOrts of Gen. Sheridan's Re-
signation.
WASHINGTON, Friday, Aug. 8, 1866.
Gen. Sheridan telegraphs to-day to Gen.
Grant that the riot was not the result of a
mere mob, but aprcconcerted and prearrang-
ed plan of weeks for the slaughter Of Union
men. The dispatches of the Associated
Press are tempered to suit the. latitude from
whence they are sent, and are dictated by
the disloyal State officials. Attorney Gener-
al Heron, who was an officer in the Rebel
service, virtually ranks Gen. Sheridan, asby
the order of the President the milit.fS are
subject to the call and disposition of the
civil authorities. Rumpr here tonight says
Gen. Sheridan will resign on account of the
Presidents conduct in this affair, and the
embarrassing position loyal officers are plac-
ed in.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08
Markets.

New York, Aug. 6-Gold 14as; sterling
quiet; sight drafts o..
Cotton dull and declining; uplands SO Z;
orleans 81. -. s
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08

The evening before battle, an officer ask
ed Marshal Toiras for permission to go and
see his father, who was at the point of death
Co." said the Marshal, who saw through
his pretext, 'honor thy father and mother,
that thy DAYS may be long in the lardn
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08

why does the operation of hanging kill
MANI" Inquired DR.. Whately. A physio-
logist replied: I" Because inspiration is
checked, circulation stopped, and blood suf-
fuses and congests the brain" Bosh re-
piled his grace, 1t IS because the rope is
not long enough to let his feet touch the
ground" as
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08

Gen. Sheridan recently speaking of Texae
&c, said: If he owned Texas and Tophet,
he would rent the former and live in the
other place A Texan remarked. "AlB
right, DIN a.man that wouldn't stand up
for his his own country
Got him that time. - -,
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08

An old lady who recently visited Oneida,
New York, was asked on her return if the.
canal passed through that village. She
paused awhile, and answered: !" guess not !;
didn't see it, and if it did it must have
gone through in the night when l was asleep
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08
The Atlantic Cable.

NEW YORK, July 80, P. M.-Congratula-
tory dispatches have passed between the
Queen of England and the President of the
United States, on the completion of the
Cable.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08

THE SOUTHERN HOMESTEAD LAw.-The
new homestead law for the Southern States
is measure which is destined to attract
much attention in that quarter of the Union.
1t applies to the States of Alabama, Arkan-
sas, Florida. Louisiana, and Mississippi.
The bill gives the public lands in these
States to actual settlers, including the ne
groes, in eighty-acre lots; and excludes all
who participated in the rebellion until 1867,
when they may come in for share.
The following is the amount of these pub
lie lands:
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08

Life is as beautiful night, in which as
some stars go down Others rise. AS the aged
leave the scene of action, the young take
their places, and the harmony and order of
the world is undisturbed. M
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08

Some people are never contented. After
having all their limbs broken, their heads
smashed, and their brains knocked out in q
railroad accident, they win actually go to
law and try to get further damages.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08

SHE LOVED NOT WIsELY-The Meadsville
Pa.) Journal, says: A young lady in
Meadtownship lately became attached to a
youth residing in the same neighborhood,
and being DESTROYS that the affection should
be mutual, she procured some "love pow
ders," and mixed them in her future hus-
bands food. The result was that they pois
oned and nearly killed him, and he is now
talking strongly of instituting suit for
damages against the enamored young lady
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08
Total acres. -.

This vast territory would furnish an am
pie homestead for every negro in the South;
and if it were all in one body it would be
desirable to appropriate it allto that class.
There is an abundance of public land in the
Western Territories for the white people to
settle, in lots of 100 acres, sndit were well
to have the two races as much separated as
possible, since it seems there can be no peace
between them. But after the first day OF
January next there will be no further re-
straint upon the whites, and with more am
pie means and intelligence they will probalb.
" appropriate thegreater part of these lands
The negroes are too poor to set up as Inde-
pendent tilers of the soil. To do SO they
must have the means Of building houses, OF
buying agricultural implements, cattle, &C.,
and necessaries for the first year. This capt.
tai not one in hundred will be able to raise,
and the result will be that the homesteads
offered them by Congress will be Of no ser
vice, for the present, at least Washington
Chronicle.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08

BunwEn LYrToN LoRD.-sir Bulwer
1vtton is gazetted as Baron Lytton Of Ken
elworth.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-08-08

SUITS AGAINST DELINQUENT PosTMAsTERs
IN THE SOUTHERN STATEs.-The Sixth Au-
ditor is still pressing the claims of the Gov
eminent against postmasters in the Southern
States who have, as yet failed to make re.
turns of balances due the United States at
the commencement of the war At the be-
ginning of hostilities in 1861 the amount due
by postmasters in the South was 100000, of
which sum about $150,000 has been collec-
ted, leaving an equal sum still due. Many
of the postmasters have voluntarily come
forward and paid all up, while Others have
been given time to settle, they having shown
willingness to do so if granted short sea-
son to procure the money, as most of them
have become impoverished through the vicis-
STUDIES of war. The Post-offce Department
has thus far been lenient with all the delin-
quents, and suits are only brought where the
right of the Department to collect is denied,
and decided refusal to pay up is given
Isaac Haas, postmaster at Woodstock. Va,
buried his account and money at the break
ing out of the war, and kept them so buried
for five years, when he unearthed them and
promptly forwarded them to the Post-office
Department The money, unfortunately for
the noneSt postmaster, was III vnShn" p'Ann
| notes, then at discount, which he was com
PEELED to make good in United States notes
Another instance is related of the post
master at Washington, South Caroline, who
buried his money, which, in this case, hap
pened to be in gold, and only brought II
| forth after the war had closed. He prompt
ly forwarded The amount to the Department
and was allowed the premium on the coin
as the law provides for returns to be made II
legal-tender United States money. Nationa
Intslligencer.
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WE WILL SEM

In every case send the name and post Office
address of each separate subscriber =
Money by draft, p, .. order, express in regis.
tered letters, may be sent at our risk
All communications should be addressed to
VINCENT, BUTERFIELD IL CO.,
346 Pa. av., Washington, d: c.
p. O, Lock Box &c 2
The proprietora will donate to the directors OF
the National Orphans Institution $1,000. y Q
REFEREN CES:
Hon Thomas Hood, Madison, Wisconsin. ..
c. N. Walker, esq, Adrian, Michigan,
j. f. Bradley, esq, Chicago, Illinois.
D. A. Weinberg, Importer Of Watches, CHI
cago Illinois. . x - 49,
Ed. A Ellsworth, esq, Washington, D. G.. :
r. c. Dewitt, esq. Cleveland, Ohio.
Hon. VIM. n. Buttertield, New DIRK.
Hon. Henry Barnes, Detroit Michigan.
General Charles L. Campbell Waukesha,
Wisconsin. - p.
Mai. Enoch Totten, Washington. D. G..
N. b. Eldredge, esq, Adrian, Michigan:
VIM. Finn esq, late u; ). Navy Agent,
Washington, ID. G. - EI&.@ Il, -
n B.-Edtors of country papers are author
lied to act as our agents. and they will be allow
ed full commission on all tickets ordered, wheth-
or for themselves OF other parties, .whomay Or
der through them. Proposals for inserting this
aoycrtisementare requested.
E1s- Tickets for sale in Alexandria, by GEO.
E. FRENCH, 104, King st, and DAVIS &
BRENNER, 10 King st. je 2-lrn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08

In referring to the novel attempt to take aaoay
one of the counties Of the State Of Virginia
from the jurisdiction and control of the State,
through an application toc writ of habeas
corpus, in the case of a negro man convicted OF
felony, the Washington Star says: The Court
dismissed the petition It is understood that
the Judges hold the opinion that the act Of
Congress retroceding Alexandria to the State Of
Virginia is unconstitutional, and that Congress
in the matter did not exercise It's powers but
delegated them to the people Of Alexandria
county. Owing however, to the length Of time
that had supervened and the tendency, the
granting Of the petition would have in embar-
RAISING the courts in their functions and in
creasing litigation, they deemed it iuexpedent
to grant the petition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08
!. LOCAL NEWS:

FALSE IMPRESSION. We were exceedingly
sorry yesterday, when one of the most active,en
terprlslng and practical business gentlemen Of
the city, whose extensive acquaintance and cor
respondence throughout the country enabled
him TO speak from definite knowledge, asserted
that an impression prevails in Maryland, and
in some Of the cities in States further North,
that immigration from those States to our city
would not be received sfarorably-w be
looked upon with az evil eye. Now Of all fal:
lacies this is the most fallacieas, and all who
live here know that such an impression is with
out the slightest foundation, in fact. TO be
sure, We do not want negrophilists or political
disturbers Of the peace 10 come among us, and
to associate with US, even in business operations,
nor would the residence Of such persons be at
all agreeable in this community but honest,
upright and sober men, come from what section
they may, will be received here kindly and treat
ed Hospitality. 1t is the earnest desire OF all our
citizens that good and reliable men poor as
well as rlch-setne among U.s. and tend, BY the
energy and thrift they bring with chem, to as
sist in achieving the future welfare and pros.
perity Of our city. As much as we may regret
it, this is 10 no degree poetic age, and though
sentiment may have resting place in an coca.
sional brain, materialism rules the hour and
the world-more especially that part Of it call
ed the United States Of America and to sup
pose that the inhabitants of this city would al
low feeling to interfere with and prevent their
Individual pecuniary improvement, is to put
but a poor estimate upon their intellectual
qualifications, We repeat that honest, intelli-
gent aud enterprising men, let them hail from
any country under the Sun, except those enuu-
Grated by and comprising the geographical
knowledge Of Judge Underwood, are wanted
here, and will find in Alexandria an agreeable
and happy home. :-...,s d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08

The MURrAUGH OUTRAGE.-OHicer Chip
ley, with warrant Tor the arrest Of two ne
groes, Patrick Wood aud Spencer Lee: for
breaking into the house Of James Murtaugh,
robEng him and shooting his wife, on Wednes.
day night last, accompanied by Corporal Berry,
of the Colored Regiment. now stationed at the
Sellers Rest, and a guard, kindly furnished by
COL Lee, proceeded to the Freedmen's Village
near Arlington, yesterday evening, and succeed
ded, without much difficulty, in securing the
guilty parties They were brought to the
house of Mr.. Murtaugh, the scene of their
villany, where Justice Cotton, who was present,
Immediately held an examination, which result
ed in their commitment TO the County Jail for
trial before the Court Mrs. Murtaugh and
her two grand daughters, during the rendition
of their evidence at the trial, swore positively
to the Identity Of the prisoners. The conduct
of the soldiers who accompanied the police
officer is spoken of in the highest terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08
AUCTION SALES.
ExRc ADMINISTRATORS:

J1HEciJTe,IRsssaAA DsADMINISTRAgG
II $ :. l. g. IN THURSDAY, the 18th day ct
.u.,y, 1866, u ftf. ii liof, the next fair day re
VIII Offer for sale, public auction, tothe high.
So hIdder,t at lakewood, near W arTenten; .Enr-
q!litsHr rt county, the PERSONALsE ESTATE c;
hiafgaretG lice, deceased, and Ro bit. 20. ScotY,
.Geeeaseo, consisting IN part Of some Hundred
:Barrels OF! Corn, Five or Six Thousand Pounds
Hay, 2 Horses, u Fine Mich Cows, 2 Yoke o.
0Sen,t Bull 4 4oun g Steers, Yearlings, Calves,
Hogs; Farming Implements, all the Household
and Kitchen Furniture, In ludinga good Piap5,
Saving Machine, Mahog shy. sofas: and Cheir5
Plata, Glass md China Ware, Beds, Bedding.
'&c.;;a good Family Carriage, and other MACE.
lnftAous effects 9glJia TstioGj s5l3I < q5 .,,t
Terms Of Sale: -AN sums of ithirty; dollars
.and under, cash. On al sums in excess Of this
amounts credit of, nine months: Will be given,
the purchaser to execute bonds With approved
surety: bearing interest from the. day OF sale.
z At the same time the tine and. Well-knoTn
firm nr,n called lockwood, 1.-THE family Eomesteac
2efR.E Scott, dec d., containing about IOO acres
with good and comJnodious dWelllp 6 mouse a.
unless previously sold,E=:H
will be. offered for rent for the coming year--
Possession given on the first day of January
1851 ~ - - :. JNO.A. SPIIMANt
.ji'igEEld,n'r.o of R. E. Scott, deeease'..
.3GobGogz,., Tesiiai j; 81 r. TAYLOR SCOTT.
RI Coo.,s, Nuctj Ex'r4of N: 6; Lee dec;
=; q ALI persons indebted to the estate O
A. c.. Lee decd will please come forward ana
make settlement; and those having claims
against her estate will present them to me-
Without delay, duly authenticated recording &c
nv E;I11STTG' aaI ~ g.a - 4. Il. SCOTT
s DaE:3@5& - Executor of u. G. Lee, deco
.yI " 10 -t6 One .z.r4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08

UNSUCCESSFUL CnAsE,-Quite a lively chase
was INDUCED in last night, about twelve o'clock
by the captain of the watch and some OF the
watchmen, assisted by several citizens, who
happened to be out at the time. A suspicious
looking character was discovered on the preml-
ses Of Nr. King, between Columbus and Al
fred. on King street, and, though extreme Wig
lance was employed in surrounding the block,
he Jumped fence, and owing to his feetness
of foot, made good his escape. ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08
THE VIRGINIA. IL o. 2tE00,GF
IMMIGRATION SOCIETY,
Incorporated by the General Assembly, and
composed exclusively of

PROPERTY HOLDERS.
have determined to send at once to Europe enc
Of their Directors TO secure the tenants and Ia
borers required in this State Their Commls-
sioner; who is now arranging TO embHrk Tor
Great Britain, will be empowered TO contract
with reliable tenants in Europe for the lease 81
Lands; either iii large or small tracts Land and
owners who wish to rent their lands are invited
to Communicate with the Secretary, at,the otice
of the Socetyin Lynchburg, who viii t furnish I1
the necessary; forlhs,o Of power of attorney and
contract, to be signed by them and the 1mml-
grants. Each application must state what rent
will be required, and whether in money or part
of thecrop. Our Commissioner will go; out ac-
credited rs the agent ofthe Virainian lund-hold-
ersi proposing fair renlunerative contract to;
persons who wish to come to this country, and
will take active and energetic measures to place
before the proper classes the advantages Of the
locations WhichWer propose. y q I
Farmers and others wishing to employ select
ed aborers, are Invited to avail themselves of
this organization and communicate with the
Secretary --@EH .y <.% 5ar -, - =
x Land Register will be kept in tn e office of
the:Society,2 where will be registered descrlp-
tons Of lands for sale or lease in any part OF
the State, which will be brought to the notice of
all immigrants and other settlers calling at the
Office as we'll: as extensively advertised in this
country and abroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08

Police REPORT. Miss Polly McCuin was
picked up early this morning from the pave
lnent in front Of the jewelry store OF W; w;
Adam, on King street, where she had laid
down to indulge ''tired natures sweet res
torer, put in a cart, and hauled to the y. atch
House, in which delightful place she Will con-
tiDue until her nap is out.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. George SteDager,
for using threatening language toward negro
named Joseph Mannell, was fined the amount
Of costs and held under security to keep the
peace, by Justice Cotton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08

OUR CARRIERS will make tomorrow (Satur-
day).their scni-monthly collections 2on their
routes in the western part OF the city-west OF
Royal street What is due from each Of our
subscribers Is but a small amount and when
they remember that We have to make, each
week, large outlay, in cash, for every depart
ment Of the Gazette establishment, paper,
wages, ink press work, &c, &c. and admit that
we furnish them with newspaper worth more
than the cost of subscription trust that
not one Of them will fail to settle with the. Col
lectors. Their compliance will much ohlige us.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET,

IHuTsuHy, y ., J =
:eof Cattle--Prices to-day ranged as follows,
il: Common at S6a$7 so, and prime Beeves at
Case per 100 lbs, with a few at prices a shade
higher The market closed very dull, with a
Downward tendency.
3neep-The supply this week was good, but
owing to demand in Philodelphia, prices have
oaan stitIened up. Sales were made OF 5a64 cts.
>er 10 gross.
:Zogs-Thc supply in market has been good,
snd sales made at Sl3 25aSl4 per 100 lbs net =
;howins an advance of &c per ID on the in
>iGe iSure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08

We are authorized by one Of the counsel, Tor
the Trustees of Christ Church, in the suit
against the Rev Dr. McMurdy, lately decided
in favor Of said Trustees, by the Circuit Court
of Alexandra, to say that the Rev. DR.. Nc
Murdy, was merely nominal party, to said
suit, and in no way affected by the judgement
then rendered. .-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08

: F A N S !!
us" .'-coived from New York large supply
.'A1|C, Palm Leaf, Paper, Linen and Silk.
,S;JF6LlN'''< in great variety. ...
.AE-Ir: &c COTTON, all numbers.
gu ORDERING BRAIDS, Silk Worsted
nc Nohaii
EMBROIDERY SILKS, all colors.
7ELVEI RIBBONS, all widths. III
-EEEN EANDKERCuIEFS, a fine line Of
L-osop:o Netting, Machine Silk, all coiors;
J.:r,,::'s and Coats's Spool Cotton, &C., NC, TO
,,aic, invite the attention of purchasers.
CHARLES W. GREEN,
No. II, North Fairfax street,
&c.,; Mansion House Building.
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COMMUNICATED

Without meaning any personal offence, what
ever it is respectfully suggested that the de
bates in Council, principally conducted by a
few members, are about. run in the ground, :,
10 nso a common expression; and that it would
be desirable to the citizens, generally, if there
was less talking aud fewer meetings.
.,aI ~. Z MANY CITIZENS.
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.=OFFICERS OF, THE SOCIETY,".


Hon. JAS. BAKBUUK. = -IL'-E--i
DIRECTORS. Al 3.5II.;
Hon. Alex. Rives,., John N. FORBES, esq.,,
Hon. VIM D. Hart, Gen. G: G. Wharton, Maj
A. f. Robertson, Col Robt, L. Owen, n. Francis
Cabel esq, Hon. Charles Bruce, Launccot
Minor, esq, ard Capt =. T.: Shelton;
Major Peter J. Otey, Typographical Eng :ncer,
and Architect ..UDLiJ1
c DEW. b. Robertson, Secretary. /!
All communications must be addressed to- the
Secretary at LYnchburg, Va ..-l my 19-3m /
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Mrs. Elliott, intends to have at her stand in
market, fresh Vegetables Of all kinds which
will be SOLD, to the citizens at10Aolesale price,;
and on the very cheapest terms Call and see,
on market days - 80 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08

The Washington Corporation authorities
have obtained the money necessary to abate
that nuisance, the Washington City Canal, "
the amount having been advanced by the First
National Bank of the city
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.->x@ -,

ATLANTIC HOTEL. Atlantic Hotel,
Norfolk, has been again leased by 4. u. New
ton, formerly of this city, at an annual rent OF
six thousand. dollars.
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.->6&

THE CAH1LL. The steamer Cahiil is under
going repairs at Baltimore, and will be COM
PEELED to omit one trip of her summer S season
She did not arrive this morning and will not
leave tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08

Capt. J. G. Fits & Co., arc now selling. an
excellent quality of wood at reduced price,
from their yard, corner of Queen and Union
eff e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08

INQUEST An inquest was held yesterday
morning in Georgetown, upon the body Of a
negro boy, named Honesty, who was drowned
above the long bridge, in the Potomac, on the
VIRGINIA side, the day before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08

No MAN can say that he cannot afford to
buy himself good clothes when he can go to
Henning's corner-of Seventh street and Mary
land avenue, Washington, D. g.. and buy a
suit for $lG-coat pants, ond vest ie ST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08

PARDoNED.-Capt. J. NJ. Steuart, the Sher-
if elect of this county, yesterday received his
pardon from the President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-08

ASSIGNED. Surgeon Charles Page, United
States army, has been assigned to duty as mad
cal director Department of the Caronas.