Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-16

Work ON HAYm.-We are informed by the
Richmond Enquirer that Rev MI Marlng'
the Baptist Missionary, whose death in Alex
andria On the Sth instant, has been announced,
is the same gentleman who recently delivered
several lectures in Richmond on the Island Of
Hayti, in which he had been resident for forty
years Mr.. ". possessed large amount OF
information relative to Hayti, in all its physical
and social aspects He had embodied his
observations and reflections in coplous notes.
While in Richmond, he made arrangements
with George Fizhugh, esq, to prepare this
material for publication, in book form. The
death of Mr. ". will not prevent the appear
ance of the promised volume The materials
had all been placed in Mr.. Fitzhugh's hands,
and he is already at work upon them.
The Richmond Enquirer contends that the
remedy for existing freight evils on railroads in
Va does not depend on the question of con
sclidaton," but is to be found in prescribing
by legislation proper railroad system, in re-
organizing and energizing the Board Of Public
Works, and in giving to it an efficient control
over cur various roads, so rs to compel pro-
per and uniform respect to the interests OF the
people Of Ill localities alike.
The Philadelphia Ledger, in an honorable
manner, has done what we long ago, proposed
to the Northern papers, upon the detection OF
deliberate f;llsehool communicated by their
Washington correspondence. 1t has given
the name and exposed the fabrication. II this
were done, in every case, we should have fewer
Washington letters but more truth.
The New York Suu states that notwthstand-
ing the success of the Radicals in the late
elections the Conservative gain in Pennsy lvania,
Ohio, and Indiana, has been considerable. In
Pennsylvania it is said to be about 5000. 1t
is gratifying to know, that although in a ma
jority, the Radicals arc not increasing their
strength.
Lord Stanlcy's speech at the ''Cablc Ban
quot" in Liverpool, was extremely favorable
in sentiment towards the United States. His
toast was, ;'Eugland and America united. !"
The London Times says ''thc speech was de-
signed to satisfy the U. S. that British rcla,
tons with that country, arc IN safe hands.
The President has communicated to the
Philadelphia Ledger, that the editors of that
paper arc entirely cXoncratcd from any COM
plicity in the fabrication of the recent dispatch
protesting TO give Il statement OF certain al
lcecd Undergraduates to the Attorney General,
concerning the legality Of The present Congress.
Mr. ForncY holds the threat Of ''impcach
mcnt, IN |c,1vj'cD1. over the Presidents head,
and tells him if lie continues to make an issue
with Congress, that ''rcmedy" will be applied.
iT impeachment is commenced, it seems TO be
admitted that the President will be ':dcposcd."
Large meetings have been held in Liverpool,
Manchester and other towns in England in
favor of Reform, an extension Of the right of
Of suffrage, &c. The leaders in the movement
arc Bright, MIL Gladstone, and other men 81
note.
The details OF the late wreck and loss OF the
Evening Star, arc painful indeed. The horrors
Of the scene were increased BY the presence on
board Of 50 many females, most d whom were
drowned
The adjourned meeting Of the stockholders
OF the National Express Company is to be held
III Richmond next Friday the 10Th, inst.
The recent storm has prevailed with great
violence along the Southern coast aud we be-
Gin to receive accounts Of marine disasters.