Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-09-10
NEWS OF THE DAY,
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either Of the several colored persons named, to
succeed Gen. Howard, in case the latter shall
be removed from the freedmen bureau. No
action nill be taken ia Gen. Howard's case for
some time, probably.
The news from Havana is ~ September 5.
The cigar makers Of the city had demanded
return to old prices. but the Captain General
had issued an order that they shall! be dealt
with as dsturbers Of the peace if they persist
10 their demands A negro rising in St.
Thomas is reported. They attacked the tort,
but were repulsed with considerable loss.
A dispatch from Key West, Fla, says
''rhe fever is raging at Fort Jefferson, Dry
Tortueas. The steamer Alliance has been sent
here for doctors aud nurses by order of Major
Andrews, district commander, who has lett the
Tortugas. Yesterday the Government. tele-
graphed to send physicians.
Some time ago it was stated that a detalca
ton on the part of one of the clerks IN the
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency had
been discovered 1t now appears that the de-
falcation was for less than $4,000, and that 1t
was not properly in public money.
The British brig Cuba, Capt. Mackell, from
Matanzas to Boston, with molasses, has been
totally wrecked near Hatteras light. Tue cap
tain was badly injured. Only two seamen were
saved.
A terrific boiler explosion at the turning mill
of Abram r. Welsh, New York, occurred yes
terday. The engineer and fireman were killed
and several others wounded The boiler was
hurled nearly FIVE hundred feet, and falling
into q private house, killed two children.
Commander Roe, Of the gunboat Tacony, by
request of the Austrian commander, claimed
the body of Macmillan, and his request has
been listened to.
The Government of Mexico has ordered the
case Of Santa Anna to proceed. Santa Anna
has employed counsel, and his defence is being
prepared.
The shore end OF the Gulf cable from Key
West to Pulta Rosa has been finally laid, and
communication between Cuba and the United
States is at last perfected.
The servant girls OF Troy held monster
mass meeting on Saturday night, to protest
against any further demand for money for the
Fenians.
Edwin Booth, after au absence Of six years,
will till an engagement at the Holiday street
theatre, in Baltimore during the coming week
There are in circulation at the South coun-
tcrfeit five cent pieces made Of lead with coat
of quicksilver, very skilfully executed, and
we'll calculated to deceive.
Simon Cameron, of Pennsylvania, denies the
rumor that he has any intention OF rcslgnlng
his seat IN the United States Senate.
Mr.. Harvey, u. S. minister to Portugal, re-
turned home in the Hermann.
Madame Ristori, with her theatrical company
from France, is expected to arrive in New ork
during the present week.
John Allen, deputy revenue collector at
Brooklyn, was arrested yesterday, chrrEed with
fraud.
FoRElaN News Til report teon C'n.t4a
tinople that the British captives ia Aby5sinia
have gained their freedom. proves to be incor
rect.
The Sublime Porte has again intimated to
the European powers that it cannot admit OF
any intervention on their part in the affairs ct
Gambia
The delegates to the Peace Congress are
arriving at Geneva, from hll parts Of Europe
General GaribaIdi has reached Geneva from
Florence. His reception BY his friends and
the citizens Of Geneva was most enthusiastic.
He madea speech, and declared his purpose
to move on Rome was unaltered, and the plan
of action, though deferred would soon be car
ried into effect.
The speech made by the Grand Duke Of Ba
den, at the opening of the Diet in which he
advocated an alliance with the North German
Confederation, gives rise again to feeling Of
uueasiness 10 political circles. Fears are en-
tertalned that questions may arise which will
again disturb the tranquility Of Emope.
Dr. Louis Desire Veron, the celebrated
French publicist, died 10 Paris yesterday. He
was G9 years of age.
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