Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-23
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By the arrival at New York of the steam
ships Hermann and City Of Paris we have adj
vices from Europe to the 18th instant. All the
preparations had been perfected for laying the
Atlantic cable, and the Great Eastern was
about to leave Valentia. The steamer ".
Curry was paying out the shore end OF The
cable
Prussia and Italy have consented to the pro-
posed armistice, provided certain preliminary
conditions are acceded to by Austria. The
headquarters OF the Prussians was established
at Pardubitz, in Bohemia. Prague had been
abandoned by the Austrians. General Bene-
dek had been relieved of his command. No
lighting had since occurred in Bohemia, the
Austrian retreat being unmolestcd. The Aus
trian army in Germany was still 100000
strong The Emperor of Austria has issued a
manifesto declaring his desire for peace, but
only such peace as would leave Austria as
great Power mistaken. 1t is reported that,
owing to the difficulties which had occurred in
bringing about an armistice, the Emperor Ma
poeon had determined upon an armed media
ton on the part Of France. The Paris Presse
gives what purports to be the bases OF the ne
gotiations proposed by France. The Austrians
were eyacuating Nenetia, leaving the fortresses
well galrisoned. The London Globe believes
the continent to be on the brink of an European
war. In Spain the O'Donnell Ministry had
resigned, and new Cabinet had been appoint
ed, with Nervaez as President of the Council
and Minister of War.
Two CELEBRITIES. -Rey. O. ?. Fitzgerald,
editor Of the San Francisco Christian Spectator,
writing to his paper from New Orleans, fur
nishes, the following description Of two Con-
federate celebrities:
II have had an interview with General Hood,
late Of the Confederate army of Tennessee. lie
moves around on crutches. He is handsome
to magnifcenco. Tail, we'll formed, with face
indicating equally strength and gcntlcness, with
deep, pensive blue eye that looks into yours
searchingly but kindly, with flowing dark au-
burn whiskers that set off his martial face. -
He is Christian. Speaking Of the failure of
the Contederacy, and the cause of that failure,
be said 1t was the will of God that we should
not succeed. We seemed to be within reach of
success two or three times, but just missed it.
1t was the will Of God The beneficial results
Of the suffering and sacrifices of the struggle
may yet be attained in different form Of
himself, General Hood spoke little, and mod
esty His eye kindled once when | spoke of
lIood, Texans.
II have also seen the fat and famous Hum
phrey Marshall, whilom brigadier in the late
Coufederacy lie is monster Of corpulence.
In looking at him, you cannot help fearing that
he may burst through his Clothes that every
where seemed stretched to their utmost tension.
But what an Imperial head surmounts this i'm
mensc fatty mass Physically and mentally
alike, he Is great He is not religious-is
rather inclined the other way"
The following gentlemen have been elected
officers of the Educational Association of Va,
for the next year:
President, Charles L. Cooke, Principal Hol-
Inns Institute; First Vice President, DR.. S.
Maupin, University Second Vice President,
Professor John L. Campbell, Washington Col
iege Third Vice President, D. Lee Powell,
Principal Southern Female Institute, Rich
19ond; Fourth Vice President, John Hart,
charlottesville Female Institute Correspond
ing Secretary Rev S. A. Leavenworth, Peters
burg; Recording Secretary, William R. Abbot,
charlottesville; Auditor, William Carroll,
Charlottesville.
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