Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-02

NEWS or THE DAK.
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On Wednesday last Henry G: Wheeler, Of
New York, was arrested on board the steamer
Asia. Mr.. Wheeler is President Of the Bruins
WICK ana Florida Railroad; aud also connected
With the projected Atchison and Pixies Peake
Railroad Company, who claim that " heller
withheld and secured bonds to the amount Of
100000. Wheeler was committed in default
Of $1,000 bail ,5.--;,1,-r.- - 49,
reported in Washington that the Spanish
Minister, in obedience to instruction from his
government, has proposed to the State Depart
~ment that the United States shall mediate in
the war between Spain and tie South Ameri-
can States and the minister also proposes to
refer the Spanish claims upon Chill. which
caused the war, to the United States for arbi-
tration.
From New Orleans we learn that in conse-
quence of therefusal of General Candy to recog-
nize a writ Of habeas corpus which was granted
by Judge Darrell, of the United States Circuit
Court in session in that city, Judge Darrell has
closed the courtand expressed his determination
to keep it closed SO long as bayonets brlstle
abCutit. -'tH.Eft go rfss!.s..
The failure of the pretended invasion of Can
ada has caused much i'll feeling among the DIFF
ferent factions of the Fenians in New York,
and there is said to be great demand for into.-
nation as to what has been done with the large
amount of money contributed by their friends.
General Cass is by no means as feeble either
in body or mind as represented. He congerses
freely, takes general interest in passing affairs,
and processes uncommon physical vitality con-
sidering his great age.
Antoine Probst has been sentenced to be hung
for the murder of the Deering Family. He re-
ceived his sentence uumoved, and made no re-
marks. The day of his execution will be fixed
by the Governor Of the State
The American medical association is now
holding its session in Baltimore.
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
WASHINGTON, May 2.--There Will be ameet-
ing of the District Committee to-day, at which
it is supposed the bill to repeal the act retro
ceding Alexandria to Virginia will be called up
and considered, though there is no probability
that any definite action, in the premises, will
be taken. Although since the introduction Of
the bill by SIr. Wade, not word has been
said in Congress, or even In the Committee, on
the subject, yet it need not be imagined that
tic orginators and advocates of the scheme are
ide,-ou the contrary, mole like, they are work,
ing underground with all their might to accom-
plish their purpose. aud while many of the rad
icals profess not to have given the subject due
consideration, and to entertain scruples as to
the constitutioDaty of such an act, yet it Is
generally understood that when it comes to a
vote, they will be found to favor it. An argu-
meut urging the annexation, written by Messrs
S. f. Beach and H. Fl. Wells Of your city, was
laid upon the table of Senators prior to the in
PRODUCTION of the bill, and it is said here that
there are quite number Of the citizens OF
Alexandria, who are in favor Of further dis
ruption of the old mother Of States. This /
can hardly think is the case, but doubtless the
few residents who may advocate the unjust
measure, will make the greatest show possible
on the smallest capital
Georgetown is moving Heaven and Earth"
to effect its object in destroying the Alexandria
Canal, by inducing Congress to have a draw
err" made in the Aqueduct So very anxious
is that place to secure the coal trade for itself,
to the detriment Of Alexandria, that the Com
mittee, who have the subject Immediately in
charge are using all the known and approved
methods of log rolling, to secure their object
The Congressional Committee are feted and
Toasted and excursioned to their hearts content
A steamer has been chartered, and all prepara-
tons made TO give the Committee grand ex-
cursion dorm the Potomac on Thursday, to
convince them Of the necessity of destroying
the Aqueduct. above navigation, and doubtless
through the fumes Of 'adulterated Newark
Cider, the members will be able to discern the
necessity of having the Potomac turned round
and the deep part put above instead Of below
Georgetown. .,,s FERRET.