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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11

CURSES, LIKE CHICKENS, COME HONE TO
Roosr When the Northern press counte-
nanced aud encouraged the experts in the art
to counterfeit Confederate money, which during
the war was advertised in the Northern cities
for sale. like any other commodity, in packages
to suit purchasers, - they perhaps, little
thought that they were fostering q villainy
which would, in time, come home to plague
them. -tSarannah Herald. ... ...
As appropriate to the above we may add
that acts have come to the knowledge of the
Superintendent of Metropolitan Police Of New
Y orlz which incline him to the belief that many
of the detectives in that city are in CO. partner
ship with the parties lately engaged in the
counterfeting cases now being investigated
John S. Young, in charge of the detective force
having headquarters at 800 Mulberry street,
found himself suddenly relieved on Friday, and
Inspector Carpenter was placed in charge
The detectives were then informed by Supcrin-
tendent Kennedy Of his suspicious, and in
structed to transact all business in future
through Inspector Carpenter What is to be
done further is unknown outside of police
headquarters, but undoubtedly further develop
ments will soon be made.
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y Injunction Asked Against an Express c

ANS--SN
:. bill has been filed in the office Of the clerk
o: the Circuit Court of the United States for
ne district of Virginia, at Norfolk, by Mr..
James Reynolds, on behalf OF the stockholders
o ;a5 National Express and Transportation
Company, praying that an injunction will be
granted and a receiver appointed IN order to
zinc. up the affairs OF the company, upon the
Ground chat the money subscribed by the
Stockholders had been rccklessy wasted and
mlcappLied; that attachments had teen laid
ugol It's property in New York for its unpaid
debts hat the company is insovcDt, and that
alT .pI;het payment by It's stockholders would
7asult only in further loss and damage and
charging various misrepresentation and Illegal
a2Sc OF the part OF the company towards its
stockholders.
1t is officially stated, however, by Mr.. NJ.
:. ierman, vice president Of the company,
that 10 notice ofinjunction as above has vet
been sa-ved: that the board of directors have
beer n session here for several days, and after
careful examination, they as well as many Bal
,1more stockholders are satisfied with the en-
.2rprSo thus lar, and that other business
men OF this city have united with them in en-
corslng the boards circular TO the stockholders.
:'rglnng them to sustain the company and keep
= af1oat.-EDs. I-Bah San.
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CONFLICT OF AUTHoRITY.-AsC County COR.
stable Under Arrest. This morning, Justice
w alter had before him case in which several
important points are involved 1t appears
that on the lst instant George McCaleb'
youth employed in the house of Van Vert q
Mccoy, New York city, absconded with Aaron
Van Pelt, taking with him $1,000 worth OF
gold certificates, ST. 30in currency, two gold
watches, revolver, and other articles. They
came to this city, and few days thereafter
we're arrested in Alexandria on suspicion Of
horse stealing, but were released, and then
went to Aqua Greek. County Constable
George T. Hotchkiss having heard OF the ar
rest in Alexandra, telegraphed to the tlrm In
New York, and received a description OF the
boys, and with County Constable Reynolds,
he, on Wednesday, went to Glymont, and got
on the mail boat where the boys we're found
They we're brought to the city and taken to the
American Hotel, where they gave up, the
money. Yesterday, detective officer StllaweIl,
of New York, with a relative OF one OF the
boys, arrived here and asked to see the boys,
but were refused, and they accordingly LAID the
case before the Superintendent OF Police. A
Hotchkiss on the charge of having obtained,
and Of holding the money, and he was accord
ingly arrested this morning by detectives Clar-
voc and McDevitt, and taken before Justice
Walter, when Mr.. Norris appeared for him
The boys were also taken from the American
hotel at the time, and they made clean acknow-
edgment of having taken the money. Messrs
Caryoe and McDevitt also found at Adams &
Co. s Express Office package directed to the
firm in New York, containing over 81 300, en-
closed with which was paper stating that s5l4
had been deducted for reward and expenses
The prosecution claimed that the accused had
ne authority to make the arrests, none but the
Metropolitan police, under the law, being com
petent to make arrests in the District; that
there was no authority for Hotchkiss to retain
any part of the money, and further, that the
boys should have been taken before a magis.
trate. On the other hand it was held that the
Metropolitan police law was unconstitutional !;
that constable was conservator Of the peace,
and had authority to make arrests, and that
by usage such officers were entitled to retain
twenty per cent of the amount recovered.
Justice Walter stated that there were sew
eral important points in the case, and that he
would hold it under advisement The two
boys were turned over to the New Y ork officer,
and the money to the Property Clerk OF the
Metropolitan Police force WASH Star.
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WASHINGTON FREE SCHOOL,

This school will be reopened on Monday;
September 3rd, but no boy will be. received
without permit from the guardians for Wh WI en-
made, according to the class in which he is to
enter; orphans and sons of widows only will
be admitted free, unless by special order OF the
Board ~
Applications for permits must be made to the
guardian assigned to the ward IN when the ap'
plicant resides as follows,
1st Ward-Edgar Snowden, jr@, Alexandra
Gazette Office - ;.
I'd Ward-John S. Beach, Hydraulion En-
CINE House.
Sd Ward-Richard l.. Carne, jr., No. I, N.
Columbus st. =, :,
4th ;Ward-Rev j. T. Leftwich, "a, South
Washington st.
Ifany of the above should be absent from
the city, application can be made to the Pres!-
dent ut the Eclectic Academy BnllGlng, Z: N!
Columbus st. EDGAR SNOWDEN, JR., .
anoS-tf Secretary.
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PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION.

This body assemblies in Philadelphia on
Tuesday next, and delegates and others are
daily arriving Governor Randall, Hon. G..
WENDELL Hon. O. H. Browning and other
members Of the National Union Executive
Committee, arrived in Philadelphia Thursday
evening. \ number of delegates to the Con-
vention also arrived; among them were Judge
Moore, OF Red river, Louisiana. and the Hon.
Reverdy Johnson, Of Baltimore. The CONT
mental Hotel has been selected as the head,
quarters Of the committee.
The great wigwam for the use Of the Con
vention, at the corner Of twentieth street and
Girard avenue, is rapidly approaching COM
pletiop. When finished, it will be the largest
structure ever constructed Tor political pur-
poses. .y-5
The State Central Committee Of Penn,
have agreed upon full list OF delegates to the
convention. The following are the delegates
at large: Hon. Edgar Cowan. J r. Flanagan,
VIM T. Johnston and Hon. ". II. Tracey.
The list of district delegates includes many
prominent gentlemen throughout the State.
Delegates are already commencing to arrive,
including conservative delegates from Iowa,
Missouri, New York, Maryland and West Vir
ginia Among the arrivals are Hons Reverdy
johnson, Montgomery Blair Edgar CowaD,
John P. Stockton, John P. Comegys Of Della
ware, John Hogan and Fernando Wood.
1t is supposed that tie convention will be
called to order by Montgomery Blair and Sen
ator Cowan will be called to the chair. After
some preliminary proceedings, the convention
will choose by ballot q president and other
officers.
1t is matter of much regret that Ez-Gov.
Thomas Ewing, Of Ohio, is disabled, by the
state Of his health, from attending the Con-
ventiOn.
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FREDERICKSBURG.

We CLEAN the following from our Fredericks
burg exchanges
A disturbance occurred at negro meeting
held near King George Court House on Sun.
day evening the 29th ult. Knives and clubs
we're freely used during the melee. There was
an unusually full attendance at King George
Court House on Thursday The Court was
engaged most of the day in deciding the legal
title of stock between Mrs. Dade and man
named Heslin. The decision of the Court was
10 favor of Mrs. Dade.
At Spotsylvania Court, the case Of Captain
Crutchfeld, for shooting negro, was sent on !;
the Capt. entering bail in the sum of $1,000.
A violent storm-rain, hail and wind, pas
sed over the lower portion Of Spotsylvania,
Hanover and Caroline counties last Saturday.
COL John Mercer Waller, of Spotsylvania,
had three chimneys to his dwelling house
knocked down, and his corn house and barn
destroyed. The corn and tobacco crops, also
suffered heavy damage. The farms of Messrs
T. D.. Smith, Blaydes, Heulet, Fartow, Full
cher and Others also suffered quite severely
The three story dwelling house and store,
situated on Maa street: just below the New
Hotel, in fredericksburg, was sold to Mr.. A.
L. McKenny, for S2,675, payable oDe-fourth
cash, the balance in three years.
The ladies Of Tappahannock have formed 4
Memorial Association for the purpose Of raising
monument to the memory ofthe Confederates
from the county Of Essex who died during the
continuance of the late war. The monument
it is estimated will cost from 50, 500 to So, OOO
On Tuesday night row was anticipated at
the depot about the time Of the arrival of the
cars, between negro soldiers and citizens. The
Commandant Of the Military Post having heard
oft, profercd the Mayor Company of col
ders to sustain him in support Of the law
The prefer was accepted. An hour or two
before the arrival of the trains, crowd assem-
bIed in the vicinity of the Depot, and we hear
OF several bruised heads, the firing of pistol,
&c, but no damage was done.
Mr.. Comber, of Baltimore has purchased
Nj. John K; Berrys farm, formerly Watt s.
few miles from town, on the SpotsylVania
Court House road: for s., o6O The farm con.
talns $50 acres,
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NEWS OF THE DAY.
"Io shoag the vcJy age and body Of the times.

Denver news of July 80 reports heavy rains
and considerable damage in the mining regions
a destructive flood had visited Pleasant Val
ley. A cloud suddenly dissolved, and the
water rushed down to the gulch, carrying huge
boders and rocks down, blocking up the road,
and filing up the gulch. The grass-roots were
torn up On the hilsides, and potatoes were
washed from the ground. When the food
reached the sluices and fumes of the Pleasant
Valley Mining Company, the water caved in q
wall ten feet high The fumes were torn to
pieces and swept away. A mile or more of
hume was torn out, and the whole gulch was
filed up. All mining operations below the
Company we're suspended. The loss of the
Company is estimated at So, 200.
Rev, Matthew Davenport died at Okolona,
Miss, recently. He lacked only four days of
being one hundred years DID, He vas born in
Prince George county, Virginia, on the 18th
day of July, 1866. He joined the Primitive
Baptist Church at the age of 10 years, and
was minister of the Gospel of that denomi
nation upwards of seventy years.
The Confederate dead who fell at the battle
Of Beech Grove and HooTcr's Gap, in Coffee
county, Tenn, have been taken up and buried
by citizens Of that section, who intend to
erect monument to their memory.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

The next session of this Institution will begin
on the lst day of October, 1866, and end on the
29th Of June 1867. 80
Professor of Latin and asecond Professor os
Law will be appointed on the 18th Of August,
when all the departments Of instruction-Acs-
demc, Law and Medicsl-will be fully re: es-
tablished on the same enlarged basis as before
the war. =
exclusive of text books, clothing and pockea
money, amount to $500 in currency, per.session
Of nine months of the Law student to $685.
and of the Medical student to 1895. he. -
z For catalogue giving details, or for special
information. address, S. MAUP1N,
iy 23-& Chairman Of the Faculty.
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DOVER, ENGLISH SCHOOL.


The 21st session of this school will open the
1st Monday, in September. The session is of
months, a weeks each) extending to Februar."
1st, 1867 two weeks vacation being given at
Christmas. The Principal gives his undivided
attention to the Improvement of his pupils, and
pays strict attention to their morals. Pupils
are not allowed to visit, or to frequent villages
without permission. The discipline is frm
but parental.
TERMS. .4 s..
Tuition in minor branches, per session Of
5months SloCj
Tuition in Philosophy, &C., and Mathe- 80 ~
Board per session, including everything l00C1
Incidental Expenses for School room Ice
No deduction for lost time. except IN case OF
protracted sickness, No deduction made for pu-
pills entering within two weeks of commence
ment or for their leaving within same time o.
the close of the session. Payment required in
advance at the opening of the session:
Address K. b. McCORMlCk,
jy l4-eotSep16 Aldie, Loudoun co., Va
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New SOUTHERN RAILRoAD.-Iti is proposed
to construct railroad connecting the Atlantic
at Savannah and Brunswick with the Mis-
sissippi at Memphis, via Columbus and Tus-
cumbia. A convention at Columbus, Georgia.
on the 2lst, considered the matter A com
mittee was appointed to visit the cities of the
Northwest in quest of the wherewithal for
building the road, and 100000 was con-
ditionally subscribed toward the project
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11
CT. JOHN S ACADEMY.
Z IL V a NJ II u ~

- ALEXANDRIA, VA. 81
The 18th session will commence on Monde-,
September 3d. The course of instruction en-
braces all the usual English studies, the arioua.
branches of Mathematics, and the Greek, Latin;
French, Spanish, and German languages. 4 (,
The Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus
stolen or destroyed during the war, has been re:
placed by a new and more complete set, witis
all the latest Improvements, and there is an ez,
cellent School Library Of $50 volumes. There:
are, also, two Literary Societies connected with
the school, and full Courses Of Lectureson Nat
ural Philosophy, Chemistry, Sc, are attended
by all the students. 20 40 -.
Board and Tuition for session Of ten months,
$3.50, payable quarterly in advance. For further
particulars see Catalogue, for copies Of which
apply to RICHARD L. CARNE JR.,
iy 25-1n% Principal
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Mrs. CASTLEMAN'S SCHOOL.

The duties of this School will be resumed ~
MONDAY, Sept 18th. Mrs. G. hopes, from
her past experience, to give satisfaction to those
who may patronize her. She will be provided
with competent assistance, and prepared to fe-
ceive pupils of all ages Those who wish to en-
ter their children are requested to make early
application to her, at her residence, No. g.,
South Pitt street -tjy 20-tf
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NJ A D D U X s. SON,

GUNNER CAMDEN.
Having leased the establishment heretofore
known as the Summer Garden No. 1872, King
street, Sd door west of Washington street. [
would beg leave to introduce myself to the citi-
zens Of Alexandria, and also to the travelling
community ,as caterer for the strictest epicures
The Garden being q pleasant resort, within
reach of all, am determined, as far as my part
to keep every thing in the strictest order that
their shall be nothing to mar the pleasure of my
guests,
The larder will always be filled with the best
the market atfords-furnished at fair living
price.
My arrangements are such that I will always
have on hand, Fresh Oysters Steamed, Roasted,
Fried or Raw; Soft, Develed and Hard Crabs;
Clam Soup, Chowder, Steamed, and in every
style
The Soda Fountain will be supplied with all
the best Syrups kept in No Saloon.
Ice Cream Of the best quality always kept on
hand. In fact, propose to keep a first class
establishment or none
N. BAH 1 ask is fair trial, feeling perfect
ly confident will give satisfaction to all who
may favor me with call.
je2S-tf VIM. e. SMITH
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News by the Cable

LONDON, August S.-The latest kilograms
to-day from the continent indicate that there
is no change in the aspect Of affairs, and the
Italian position remains unaltered.
LIVERPOOL Aug. 9.-The officers of the
British customs service have seized SIX block
AIDE runners at this port in behalf Of the
United States government.
The ship Fairight, SHOULD probably be
Starlight,) Capt Bush which sailed from
Hong Kong May Goth, for Shanghai, was lost
(no date) in the China sea.
LONDON Aug 9.-Evenipg -Adyices re-
ccived to- day announce that the truce between
Italy add Austria has been extended ten days.
LONDON, August 9-EveniDg. The latest
sales of American securities to-day were United
States 5 POS 6Ss Illinois Central railroad
a51; Erie railway shares 434. e.I
l. LIVERPOOL, August 9, -Eyening--The cot
ton sales to-day foot up 5000 bales, The
market closes dull, but quotations are unal-
tnrl1 .... s.....-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11

The court-martial which has been engaged
i Raleigh for six weeks in trying army officers
c& the frccdmens bureau in North Carolina on
ne charges raised by Gems. Steedman and
:'rllcrton, yesterday concluded the last case On
ne list, that of G. J. Wickersham. The cyl
1ence in the six trials which have taken place
a2s beer Of the highestimportancc, as exhibit
:ao EninutcIy the working OF the bureau
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11

Information has been received at Washing
ton that martial law is supreme at Ell Paso,
Texas, and that the military are controlling
the civil department and are committing acts
in defiance of the State authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11

Come uneasiness and anxiety has been mani
;2ste3 on account of the appearance OF a detach
.lcn: Of T. S. soldiers in the lower Valley, who
ere engaged in the work Of removing and re-
5rTying the Federal dead who sleep their last
sleep" il the Valley Of the Shenandoah.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11

he present time says cotemDorary, calls
c mind the famous prophecy Of Daniel Web
ser, uttered in Faneuil Hall in the spring of
1850:
# the internal fanatics ard AbolijioniSts ever
.;ey power in their hands they will override the
Constitution, set the Supreme Court at de-
tance, make laws to suit themselves, ley vio-
lent hands on those who differ with them in
their opinions, Or dare question their intalli-
5Iity, and finally bankrupt the country, and
lelrge it il blood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11

t,:,ne President yesterday directed the Secre-
Ja?y OF War to issue an order for the full inves-
LEGATION Of alleged outrages of negro troops at
:.elena, Ark, said to have taken place on
thursday Of last week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11

I;.r. Nathaniel B. Meade has retired from
nc associate editorship Of that valuable paper
ne Winchester Times
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DIED.

Mrs. MARGARET R. TAYLOR, aged Sc years
6 months, and days, formerly of Alexandria
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11

2he State officers Of Texas were inauguratcd
yesterday. Governor Throckmortou' S inaugu-
II, embraces a review of the political and ma
;a:ial condition of the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11

Elr. George Rye, the Chief Justice Of Shen-
aadoeh county, and great Radical politician,
:7ss publicly co1ehided on Wednesday last, by
:hree yo2Hhs for slandering the ladies Of Wood,
rtnnl-
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: EDUCATIONAL.
OHARLEs l.. .POWELLs, ~,

,n1Ai''7' SCHOOL FOR BOYS. II
The subscriber willreopen his school for boys
on wednesday, the 18th Of September next.
Having had more than ten years experience, ne
is prepared to give to those entrusted to his care
thorough course Of instruction nthe hngIIlGsn
branehessG reek,s Latin and Methematic
those h e,s who desire to study French competent
teacher;wi.l be provided. IL -
Terms, per quarter of 10 weeks-payaDie IN
advance.
For tuition of advanced classes....S12 90 to -Sio
For tuition Of Elementary Classes l0O0 TO AZ
French and Drawing (each1 IS GO, % 81
: CIV CHAS. L. POWELL, A: NJ
OF, IN IF Trlnclpai.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11

:.';?o steamers were burned at New Orleans
OF thursday night The damage IS estimated
i fifty thousand dollars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11

Up to ten clock, last evening no official III
formation had been received at The Executive
i,;ansion of the Inauguration Of the Texas Off
ca:s. Immediately on receipt of this informa-
ton the President will direct Tie Provisional
Go~ernor to turn over the State government
io the duly elected officers and that being
0one peace proclamation will lie ;ssued de-
"leri1g peace throughout the land, and that
nc haboas corpus is no longer suspended in
any 81 the States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11

! 2aiG that Macon, Georgia,is the next place
32iecteG By the Radicals, as the scene Of a ne
I g .!Ot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-11

IN atrocious murder was committed in Phil
.le!pha yesterday afternoon. \ man genteel-
- dressed visited house Of illiamc, with a
:7ali dressed girl, and after remaining secluded
a0out an hour the man departed, saying that
ne girl was asleep. and he did not wish her
disturbed. An hour or two later the keeper
Of sne house visited the room and touud her
murdered. Her head was nearly serverd from
mex body, aud sheet vas tightly tied around
he:. As yet the body has net been identified
." :nc man arrested
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~ E III a L E S G 81 O 0 L

BUsHRoD ": HUNTER, on Monday, Sep
temberl7 Pupils will also be received as board
ers at reasonable rate. Early application il
requested at No. l6, N. Washington street, OF
by letter. -. jy S-ti
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EDUCATIONAL.
"A LEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY
~ No 70 WASHINGTON STREET

"A EEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY
~ NO. 81, WASHINGTON STREET.
The next session of this school commences q,
W ednesday, September 18th, and closes the loo.
week in June, 1857. The course of instruction
will be thorough, embracing all the branches Of
q liberal education, and including, of course
the ezats-Iusic, French, PAINTING
sc. Miss Y. l.. JONES, who has had m ose
than 10 wears experience in teaching, in the hest
schools, willassist in the Department Of Enss
lish."
The Departments of Modern Languages, Mu,
sic and Ornamental Branches will be confdedtc
the most competent professors
Ample Philosophical Apparatus also, Maps
Globes, a fine Telescope, &c, sare provided 70,
the use of the school,: The school buildings
large and airy-are eligibly located in the most
beautiful and healthy part of the city.
- TERMs-PER SESSION, oE ~ MONTHS.
For Board and Tuition in all the English
Branches .......... .......... $500
Washing fuel, and lights. d
Modern languages, EACH. Observation-Disclosures. 70
Music on the plano....... 60
use OF piano Is
Ornamental Branches at Professor S charges.
PAYMENTS required half in adyance--lst pay
ment, September 12th;s End payment, February
18th, 1867.
y Day scholars received at from S25 to SEQ per
session, according to advancement. Payments
required quarterly in advance. inn .,.
For catalogue, containing all necessary infor.
nation, apply to a.s.>k. hEhPER,
iy3OLtf u ~ al Principal.