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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS. The Senate,
yesterday, took up the joint resolution Of the
Reconstruction committee from the House, when
the motion Of Mr. Johnson to striheout the
third section, DISTINGUISHING rebels until
1870" was agreed to-yeas 10, nays uone.-
Mr. Howard thereupon offered the resolution
in an amended form, as agreed upon in the
caucus Of the radical Senators. The resolution
proposes to prohibit certain persons who had
previously taken the oath to support the con-
stitution Of the United States from holding any
civil or military oflise under the q. S. govern
neut who engaged in the late war, or gave it
aid o. comfort. Congress, however, is given
power to remove this disability by a two-thirds
vote. The resolution was ordered to be printed
and will come up for consideration to-day
Mr.. Sumner submitted an amendment provid-
ing for universal suffrage as condition for the
admission of the Southern States, and 'also a
bill to enforce the amendment to the constitution
aholishlng slavery by securing the elective fran
chse to coIorcd citizens The bill to facilitate
postal commercial and military communication
among the several States was then taken up,
amended and passed. a-.
The House asked for committees Of. confer
cnce on the disagreeiDg votes on the fortifca-
ton bill and the military academy bill. A bill
was passed fixing the salary of the Chief Jus
tice Of the United States at S4, 500 a year, and
that Of the associates at 81 900 EACH The bill
to continue in force for three years the Freed
men's Bureau and extending its operations to
all loyal refugees and freedmen, was also passed
by yeas &c. nays 81.
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Order by the President.
Executive MANSION. May

EXECUTIVE MANSION, May 29,l866.
The President with profound sorrow announ-
ces to the people Of the United States the death
of Winfield Scott, the late Lieutenant General
of the army: On the day which may be APP
Departments of the Government will be closed
The heads Of the War and Navy Departments
will, respectively, give orders for the payment
of appropriate honors to the memory Of the de-
ceased. ANDREW JOHNSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.

By the arrival of the steamship st. David,
we have aGviccs from Europe to the 18th inst
Continental affairs were unchanged. The
Bank Of England did not have occasion to re.
sort to the extraordinary powers authorized BY
the Government. It's stock Of bullion was de-
creased during The panic some thirty-two thou
sand pounds, and its reserve Of notes four mil
lions and quarter. There was better feel
inc in commercial and financial circles, but
there were rumors Of heavy suspensions at LAZY
erD0oi
In consequence of the threatening stat of at
fairs ca the Continent, Queen Victoria thinks
that the interests Of the country require she
should remain in London, and abandon her
usual summer visit 10 BaImoral castle, Scot
land.
Prussia had determined not to reply to the
last Austrian note, on the ground that all dis
cussion on the question Of disarmament was
exhausted The Italians will have four hun
Gred thousand men under arms before June, OF
whom three hundred thousand will be on the
northern frontier. 1t was thought that the
war would be commenced BY q sudden Invasion
OF Fenetla, by GarloaiGl. lhe only eHpccta-
ton OF peace now rests with the King of Prus-
sia, who is said to show more and more hcsl'
taton as the critical moment approaches ~
The steamship Persia which reached New
York last evening, furnishes advices from Eu
rope one day later than the news brought by
the St. David War in Germany was as i'm
minen: as ever Marshal Benedek, the Aus
tran commander, had issued his first order of
the day, expressing firm confidence in the
troops under his command and in the justice of
the Austrian cause. The news from Italy was
particularly warlike. An effort was still max
ing to convene European Congress, but with
little prospect Of success Lord Clarendon,
nevertheless, had expressed in the House of
Lords his hopes of peaceful solution. The
financial panic 10 England was subsiding, but
fears Of heavy failures still prevailed. Anoth-
Ell London bank had suspended payment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30
For Sale and Rent

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF real b.
" TATE AND BANK SIOCh:. q I s1
thorty of decree of the Circuit Court Of a r,a
andrla county, rendered at the November 1e', =:
1865, in the suit Of r. Johnston, GUARDIAN j.:
A. Z. Page ct al, the undersigned, as coIlD .br
sioner therein named: offers st private SEE .S 5r
following valuable real estate, situated III wv
city Alexandria: ,,,,t;.l
a LOT OF GROUND, with suDs tau a
Brick Warehouse thereon, on the aoutn so' he.
King street about the middle oftne f 59uta. on
King street 25 feet, and running back o. i'e''
inches to II feet alley ,,d,.
A LOT OF GROUND, with q Store ahuaa
Dwelling thereon, on the north side OF Du Purse
and east side of St Asaph sts., at the in'et''>
ton of said streets, ,aodb r
80 A SQUARE or acres Of ground, pouhacTThi:
Queen, Fayette, Princess and Payne sts ,;. nur.
square will be subdiyided into lots to sun ~
Also, $4,000, Of the stock Of the Farmer :
Bank Of Virginia ,nnlies.
Price and terms made known upon sppplis
ton. w. q. YEATON, COMMIT OF t, onis St.
dec 2S-eotf Office No. 49, n st. AsaPII-~
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BD~ Several communications, poetry, &c,
are on file for publication, as soon as we can
find room for them.
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~. DRUG STORE,
r Corner Of Prince and Fairfax streets

Having purchased the stock Of Ar. Fcu, TO
which we have added largely, we have on hand
a large and complete assortment of NeT Drug
Chemicals Dye-StuffS, Perfumeries. 2olsds
Fancy Glass Ware Hair, Clothes, Shaving
Tooth and Nail Brushes, Coarse end Zine
Combs; great variety of toilet article5 :oE the
hair, skin and teeth. India Rubber Goods, Gigs
rette Papers Patent Medicines Of all sorts, :;Led
iciual Liquors, Bitters. Family Dye co!ors
Chewing Tobacco. Smoking Tobacco, and =
very large assortment of all articles usually
found in drug store.
Maa~ Particular attention will be paid to the
neat and careful compounding Of PREoCRlP'
TIONS. at all hours of the dag and NIGH.
M Off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30

P. H. Ayett, of Richmond, has been cleo
ted to address the Society of Alumni of Wash
ington College, Va, at the commencement in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30

SAMUEL n. JANNET. MAHLOE Il. JAHNk'
TANNEY s. co.
y Wholesale S, Retail ..
D r u G G. S T S
And Dealers in WHITE LEAD, PAINTS;
OILS, and VARNISHES, Window Glass ani
Putty, Spices and pure ground ditto, Chocs
Liquors, Smoking and Chewing Tobacco ana
Segars, Pure Port MADEIRA, and Sherry VINES
Fancy Toilet Articles and Perfumery. ,
Physicians Prescriptions carefully prepa'el.
Orders from the country solicited, and promptly
attended to at the most reasonable rates =.
Their store, No. l45, King street, above 81 81
Asaph, has just been handsomely fitted up, ana
call from all their friends is respectfully soI!e'
tod -.--. jan ZJ-si
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30

Gen. Grant, in letter Recommending the
release of Mr.. Yulee of Florida, on parole
writes-"In making this Recommendation [
would give it as my opinion that no good is to be
accomplished by the confinement, without trial
or at least the prospect off, trial and legal con-
yictioD, OF conspira;ors against the Govern
ment who are not directly charged with hei-
nous offences, or with holding positions Of
great power or influence il the rebellion,'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30

We have received the June number Of the
Farmer, published in Richmond-an interest
ing and valuable periodical for the farmers of
ourState, especially.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30

The Rockingham Register has been enlarg
ed and improved. It is an excellent paper
and we are pleased to see it flourish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30

gey. For reading matter, miscellaneous news
and advertisements, see first and fourth pages
of the Gazette, daily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30

1t will be seen that yesterday the Senate
modified the reconstruction resolutions, and
the Stevens faction in the House were busily
engaged in diSpoSing Of the remaining Radical
measures having concluded that they might as
well be pushed along to tic Senate for reVi-
sion and final settlement. 1t is 1umorcd that
the action of the Senate is 10 be followed By
something practical in the admission Of certain
Senators from Southern States whose Union
antecedents are uDezceptiouable. The resclu-
lions, emating from the committee, even
amended as they are in the Senate, do not
tonch the vital question OF INN cdiate restora,
ton. They simply provide Tor amendments Of
the Constitution to take effect ia ti,turo. -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-30

Joseph NJ. Alsop has been elected Sheriff of
Spotsylvania county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
From st. Louis.

ST.. LOUIS, May l4.-River business
continues dull. Arrivals this morning
Lucy Benton, from Keokuk; Cornet
Alton; Adam Jacobs, Memphis; York
town, New Orleans; Niles, Missouri
river; Henry Owens, New Orleans; Hi
nois, Peoria
An unknown body was discovered in
locked room leased by the Western Union
Telegraph Company to-day. On an in
quest being held the body was identified
as that of Herman Roman, formerly a
member of the 44th Illinois volunteers
who probably committed suicide.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
COTTON AND GOLD QUOTATIONS.
New YORK, May ALL AM.-Cotton
irregular and inactive at 35c.
Gold, frmer; opened at 303.
From Europe.


Associated Press Dispatched
LIVERPOOL, May 3.-Sales of Gotten
on Monday and Tuesday, 10000 bales, at
decline of ld@ld; middling uplands,
lad. Sales on Wednesday, 10000 bales,
with an advance of ID On Thursday,
the sales we're 5000 bales, closing with
downward tendency. Bank rates, 7 per
cent; consols, S8s@sSs; 5-20's, 6st.
The news is warlike from Germany
and Italy.
Contrary to general expectation, the
Ministry continue to regard the close vote
on the reform bill as equivalent to the
defeat of Gladstone.
1t has been announced in the House
of Commons that the franchise bill would
be passed, but that the bill for re-distri-
button would be introduced on the 18th,
so that both might be considered to-
gether.
The Liberal papers now rejoice at the
issue being plain, and that Liberal mem
bers must now face the pure and simple
question, without the protection of an
svasive movement
A police constable had been shot dead
in Dublin by the Fenians
The relations between Austria and
Italy are decidedly menacing. Both
governments deny aggressive designs,
but both are vigorously preparing for
war
The Italian Parliament has promptly
voted authority TO the government to
raise means for the defence ofthe country.
A popular meeting has been held al
Naples in favor Of government arma
ment There is universal enthusiasm
throughout Italy,
The Italian government has called out
$50. 600 men. The Florence correspon
dence of the London Times says there Il
no doubt the Italian government desires
war as the only means of extricatior
from its exceeding false ana diihcult si'
uation.
The Austro- Prussian relations show M
improvement
A Berlin dispatch speaks Of the prob
able increased armament Of Prussia
There had been several changes II
London and Paris funds and securities
ell materially depressed.
Napoleon presides at the Council OF
the Both, which, report says, is to consid
err the Austrian proposition, that Austri'
and Italy should simultaneously disarm
One rumor says it was determined at
late meeting, to prevent Italy taking tn
aggressive, and to insist on the propose
ton.
Liverpool spectators and exporter
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
From Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, May 1.-THE car drivers
strike, commencing last Saturday, still
continues. The drivers now receive
81 10 per day, but want 81 %. The
Railroad Company intends dischargins
all the strikers
A large FIRE occurred this morning on
Fourth, near Water street. The City
Hotel, Sam Birch's saloon, and Ora.
hams Hotel were totally destroyed The
commission houses of j. G. Rodgers &
Co., E. Thompson, and E. Hinckle, badly
damaged; other houses slightly damaged.
The loss is not ascertained as yet All
insured. The origin of the fire is un-
known. No one hurt
The case of Dr. Newland will probably
be decided to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
BY TELEGRAPH.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES
TO THE PUBLIC LEDGER
From Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, May l4.--An enthusias
tic railroad meeting was held at the court
house on Saturday night A committee
was appointed to confer with the City
Council, and asking them to order an
election in each ward, testing the sense
of the community in making an appro-
priation of three hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars, to be raised by taxation,
for three contemplated railroads to Vim
cennes, Danville and Indianapolis. The
Sinking Fund Commissioners of the lii
nois Central has abandoned the hope OF
raising the requisite amount by taxation
The meeting adjourned until the 2sth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

merchant, with which he has
purchased plows, mules, provisions and
paid freedmen, he did it with some assn
rance that he might possibly realise tye
cents per pound in the way OF proht to
himself The attempt to grow cotton
under the circumstances, is at best, but
an experiment. 1t may or may not,
prove successful. But at the time when
his lands are under water, or the seed
he has planted prove to be worthless, or
half the number Of his mules die, or half
of his freedmen leave him, he is advised
that the Government demands tax of
FIVE cents on every pound of cotton he
may produce.
The effect of this intelligence upon him
may be imagined. 1t checks him at once,
and compels him to abandon the enter
prise upon which he has expended every
dollar he could command. He cannot,
under all the difficulties about him, per-
sist in his attempt to grow cotton. why
Because the Government demands the
five cents he claimed to himself, and be
can get no profit for all his care.
Those who have been fortunate enough
to procure stand, will, OF course
proceed. But they cannot, IN the
present state of labor, hope for
profit If the freedmen are to be EN-
ployed, are to live, the production OF cot
ton is their existence If the planter be
driven by taxation from the business,
how are the negroes TO live? No other
business in the South can give them con-
slant, profitable employment They
must work. or starve Ifthe cotton fields
be denied to them, how are they to sub
sist? They own no lands and cannot
operate for themselves. If, again, the
policy of Congress discourages the cotton
business, how is the Government gamer
by it? 1t is expected that the Southern
staple will be available to pay the ma
tional debt. The present price of cotton
and the tax of FIVE cents, give the planter
no hope Of profit Without profit he will
abandon the business. If Congress had
intended to prohibit the cultivation OF
cotton in the South, it could not have
devised measure more likely toproduce
that result than the tax Of FIVE cent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
A Fresh Speech from the Agitator.

New YORK, May s.-The following are
the most noticeable points in the speech
of Wendell Phillips at the anti-slavery
meeting to-day He read a resolution
setting forth that the scene Of the late war
was changed; that it was transferred
from Lee in arms to the White House
he believed in universal reimbursement
and universal amnesty, although he was
not opposed to Furnishing rebels The
Acknowledgement which Congress is now
discussing but binds men more together,
and By the tenderest of all ties-a com
mon misfortune. Why disfranchise men
We can overcome JEFF Davis and thou
sand like him by our great weapon
Justice. He did not quite believe that
the South feared negro suffrage; voting
once a year would not frighten them.
President johnson knows that when he
took the Office comprehending the under
lying principles, he belied the people by
his conduct he knows that if the great
Republican party remains as one man
until 1868, but one man can be elected
President, and that man is General
Grant President johnson and William
II. Seward set themselves against this
and endeavored to break up the domi'
nant party in the hope that some Of the
fragments might float around them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
PROM NASHVILLE.
The Police Bill 70 Become Lsw-Excite-
ment Thereon.


ment Thereon.
Special to the S.. Louis Republican,
NASHVILLE, May ll.-Intense feeling
exists here relative to the proposed
Police bill, which is the great topic of
conversation throughout the city. The
municipal authorities are making siren
nous efforts to secure the defeat of the
measure.
Letters from Generals Thomas, John
son, Donelson and Whipple, were re-
ceived indorsing the city authorities for
their efficiency.
A petition of the citizens, protesting
against passing the bill, has been pre-
sented to the House. A counter petition
of the citizens urging the passage of the
bill has also been presented.
Gen Thomas is understood to favor
the bill and to have sent a messenger to
the House yesterday, to prevent Improper
use Of his letter
No bill, not even the franchise mea-
sure, has created such stir in Nashville
as the one under discussion Threats
have been made Of resisting the law
when passed, or appealing to the SUI
preme Court in regard to its constitution
slifV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
COTTON TAX.

In the present state of the National
finances, and the lamentable condition
OF the South, both pecuniary and politi-
cal. the proposed tax of FIVE cents per
pound on cotton in the hands Of the
PLANTER. is an extraordinary measure
Whatever the motive that prompted it
NAV be, the result can but prove disas-
trous in every respect Coming upon
de planter ct time when he IS almost
,~suped in his attempts to produce the
plsut at al, it completes the array Of
die--s.;es be is struggling with
II he has borrowed money from
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
GREAT LOSS

The Charleston Nelcs says that party
in New York purchased, over a year ago,
three hundred and fifty bales Of cotton,
for which he paid some 81 so per pound.
That cotton was kept until lately, when
it was sold at thirty-seven cents pei
pound, inaiciing upon the owner the ter.
rible loss Of two hundred and fifty thou.
sand dollars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
From Now York.

New YoRK, May l3-There was one
death from cholera at Quarantine yester-
day. No new cases reported.
j. H. Higgn, cashier of Z. s. Higgin
& Co, carpet dealers, was brutally as
saulted on AID street yesterday morning.
and robbed of a carpet bag containing
$4,000
The charge of Judge Underwood to
the Grand Jury of Norfolk, which in
dicted JEFF Davis for treason, is largely
occupied with the baneful influence of
slavery in Virginia, and the demoraliza-
ton consequent upon the rebellion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
MILITARY REDUCTION

Lieutenant General GRANT has in
structed military department command
ers 10 abolish the districts under their
command as rapidly as circumstances
will permit In some cases he recon-
mended the conversion Of the district into
a military post Every means which may
consistently with the welfare of the
country be used to reduce the number Of
volunteers yet in active service bas been
ndnnfnd
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
From Cairo.

CAIRO, May l4-Port list; Palestine
Louisville to St. Louis; Clifton, Mem
phis to Cincinnati Indiana, New Or
leans to Louisville; Tyrone, Nashville
and return; Armada, Evansville; Sher
man, ST. Louis; Liberty No. 2, Memphis
to Louisville River fell four inches
Weather cloudy and cold. Business
dull The Liberty has 100 bales OF cot
ton for Evansville, and twenty-five bale:
for New Albany.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
A Dreadful Affair

We find the following in the Louisville
Courier Of yesterday:
A dreadful discovery was made at the
Hancock farm. about twelve miles from
this city. early this morning The bodies
Of two men, named Under, father and
son, were found stark and stiff, one lying
near q branch, which runs through the
farm. and the other partially in it. The
father. Nathaniel Linder, was about sixty
wears of age-the age Of the son was
about eighteen. It is not known at this
time what produced their death They
we're missing at breakfast, and search
being made their bodies we're discovered
as stated. Great excitement prevails IN
the neighborhood, and large numbers OF
people have visited the bodies Coroner
Pine Of this city was at once sent Tor,
who summoned jury, and commenced
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
SPIRIT OF THE SENATE.

The Washington correspondent of The
New York Express is of opinion that the
rejection by the Senate Of the PRESIDENT
nomination Of General FRANK BLAIR to
the Collectorship of Internal Revenue at
St Louis will make him the next Gov
ernor Of Missouri. BE states that the
same punishment has already secured
the reelection Of Mr. Stockton to the
Senate from New Jersey, and that, in
all probability Mr. VOORHEES, will be
the next United States Senator for In
diana
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
EXPLOSION.

Old shells are dangerous things to
play with. A Boston dispatch Of the
10th says: In the iron foundry OF DA-
vIEs & FARSUM, in Waltham, yesterday
afternoon, shell, purchased for old iron,
exploded, instantly killing WM. Fl. How
ARD, and two boys; also, severely wound
ing Mr.. BEAN, foreman of the foundry,
and Mr.. MCFARLAND, workman. Mr..
Howard was formerly captain in the
35th Massachusetts, regiment, and was a
brave and good officer
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14
LIBERAL.

A Boston letter-wriier says Some
months ego, when house was TO be fur
nished for General GRANT in Philadel-
phia, a gentleman called at an establish
ment in Milk street, Boston, and asked
the largest stakeholder in the concern at
what price he would sell carpets for Gen.
GRANTS house? He answered, They
had no carpets TO sell General GRANT
but he was welcome to the carpets for his
Lo...~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

sAa The fashionable collar for gentle
men in Paris is extremely large, with turn
down corners, on which appears dogs.
and horses heads as large as crown
pieces, aud large black horse-shoes half
the natural size. These figures are re-
heated on the wristbands. Exchange.
These Paris fellows should add the
ass head. by all means.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

BG~ Gov HAwLEY, of Connecticut, in
his inaugural address, takes strong
grounds in favor of negro suffrage, and
advises that it again be submitted to a
vote of the people of the State. With
reference to Federal relations, he is as
radical as the most radical
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

ES- As an evidence of the feeling OF
the people of Allegheny county in re-
gard to the great questions of the day, it
is said that from coo to 700 prominent
Republicans of Mr. MooAEHEAD's district
Pittsburgh have signed their names to a
paper indorsiug the Presidents policy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-14

B@rSlavery is rapidly extending in
Egypt to meet the demands for increas-
ing labor in the gotten fields. The slaves
are brought from the upper Nile. The
average life of these slaves does not ex-
coed four years, and it is estimated that
three persons are killed for every slave
taken.