Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-12
VIRGINIA NEVIS.

VIRGINIA NEVIS.
Aman was killed near Beryqillc on Satur-
day night last, by Mr. Griffin Taylor, an aged
citizen of Clarke The man killed was dis
charged Federal soldier. There are several
| versions as to the reasons that prompted Mr.:
Taylorto the commission Of the deed. Oneis,
that the fellow had invaded daughters cham
Der, and upon her giving the alarm, the father
went to her assistance, and meeting him on the
stairway plunged large knife repeatedly into
his body, producing instant death.
Mr.. George ": Phillips, of Essex county who
has been suffering from mental depression for
some time past, and who had been confined to
his bed, arose therefrom enc day last week,
| whilst his attendants were absant, and selzlng
his double barre!ed gun, shot himself through
the heart, causing Immediate death. Mr..
was highly respected citizen.
Mr.. Philip Neeb who lives about two miles
west Of Woodstock had last week eighteen
sheep killed by dogs-leaying him three, which
had been also badly bitten. These dogs belong
ed to citizens of Woodstock, and were followed
to town and killed. - 4:
| The late cold weather has destroyed nearly
all the plulns, damsons, and carly cherries,
near Woodstock Va. The apples and pears
have also been partially destroyed. Peaches,
however, have suffered comparatively little.
Monday was very generally observed in
Fredericksburg by the Merchants and traders
in closing their stores and places of business, as
token Of respect for the anniversary Of Stone
| wall Jackson death. -..
| Kaoline, clay peculiarly adapted for the
manufacture Of QueenSware, has been found In
Augusta Nelson, and Caroline counties, Va
It is worth some SIS OF $50 per ton in New
York. -. Isl =. D.. "
Col. e. r. Tayloe, Captain Mark Arnold and
II. G.. Rowland, were appointed Commission.
ers to organize the militia Of King George
county, at the session of the Court on the Sd.
Mr. Jesse White, Of Fredericksburg, is said
to be the Oldest printer in the State, having
been engaged in the business some sixty years.
The farmers along the Rappahannock are al
ready actively employed in ploughiDg their corn
the first time. 1t promises we'll.
TRIAL OF MIR DAVIs-What seems to
have been the main purpose tor which the /.
| S. District Court under the auspices OF Judge
Underwood, convened at Norfolk On Tuesday
last, appears to have been promptly accom-
plished- that is, the formal Indictment Of Mr..
Davis for treason The jurors We see it sta
ted, were selected from among those who we're
known to have been attached to the Union
cause throughout the war.
The court adjourned to meet again at Rich
mond in June, when it is intimated the trial
of Mr.. Davis may be looked for; but unless
| Chief Justice Chase has become party to this
programme, and consents at that time TO sit
in the case, it is difficult to see how the pro
ceedngs will 60 on, as the presence of the two
Judges is necessary for the trial of capital
offence. ......- ..-..-..
BALTIMORE, May 1l.-Yesterday Jefferson
Davis was indicted for treason against the Uni
ted States by the grand jury in session in Nor
folk
Dr. Bigelow, of Alexandria, one of the mem
bers Of the grand jury, who reached Baltimore
this morning. says the statement that Mir. &.
| Giliingham, the foreman OF the grand jury, de-
clined serving as member OF that body upon
hearing the opening charge OF Judge Under
wood is incorrect. MIR. Gilngham had never
served on a jury before, and simply requested
to be excused from acting as foreman, stating
as his reason that he was afraid he vas not
| ~ Ia oHa no
! objection whatever to serving as q member Of
| the jury.
NORFOLK, May ll.-Judge Underwood went
North last night. He has copy of the bill
Of Indictment against Mr. Davis.
| GREAT COUNCIL |. o. r. M-The Great
Council T. O. r. NJ, of the State OF Virginia,
which has been in session in Petersburg this
week adjourned Thursday, after the transaction
of all matters Of business under consideration.
The following officers were elected for the en-
suing year .. q, ..t.:. "..,.a.....
John B. Shaner, Lynchburg -W ortby Great
Sachem.
A: Bond, Petersburg Worthy Great Sen.
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6. ". Swar, Richmond Worthy Great Jr.
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G. R. Bricken, Richmoud-Worthy Great
Prophet. ..r-. W..
E. II. Folkes, Lynchburg Worthy Great
Chief Of Records.
E. L. Lunsford, Petersburg Worthy Great
Keeper Of Wampum.
Thos Addison, Richmond-W orthy Great
Sannap.
A. Gruber, Richmond-Worthy Great Guard
of the Forest.
N. j. Rlick, Petersburg Worthy Great
Guard of the Wgwam.
E. l.. Lunsford, W. J. Fowlkcs, J. 3. Sha-
ner and G. A. B. Coffroth, Representatives to
the Great Council of the United States
The next Great Council of Virginia will be
held in Richmond on the ID Monday in April,