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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

The Boston Transcript, in reference to the
collections recently made at the North for the
relief Of the destitute and the starving in the
South, taunts the South with its 'humlation,"
in having ito be fed from the hands Of those
whose children she starved in her prisons. 1t
is thus that charity is poisoned. The National
Intelligcncer asks the Transcript to recall
the base words :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11
ALEXANDRIA.
MONDAY EVENING, MARCH II.

AaALL ACCOUNTS from Richmond assure us
that the bill for calling "a State Convention will
pass both branches ofathe General Assembly,
and that speedily, and thus become law
Further debate in the public journaswould then
seem to be unnecessary and, indeed, the most
Of them have had but little to say, compare.
tirely, about the matter. Never having been
able to bring our judgments 10 favor the meas
ure, under the circumstances, We could not,
and cannot now, in conscience, recommend it !;
but believing it would be adopted we have alb
stained as far as we could from mingling in the
discussion about it, fearing that divisions of
feelings and views might be created throughout
the State by controversy and contention IN the
newspapers, which could he productive of no
good, and might do much harm In the future
Especially have we ab>tained IRON any taunts,
or csptious remarks on those who favor the
measure, because we believe they are as sincere
and honest in their convictions as we are and
act from what they believe TO he the best rea-
sons and for what they conceive to be the best
ends. And We even ardenlly hope that they
will prove to be right AMI We wrong in the
views taken. As the matter is I'm toi accompH,
Our advice is, to make the best when the Leg
islature enacts the Convention law, however
much we dislike it, of what is considered by
all cruel necessity-a deplorable position
forced upon US by the dominant political party.
And though we, as we have said, do not favor
the measure, We regard the preservation Of the
unity and harmony of our people, on this, as
on all other matters in which Virginia is in
volved, as Of paramount considera tion--the last
plank that is left in the wreck of our fortunes,
our interests, and our just rights. Every man
can maintain his own convictions without
wounding the sensibilities or exciting the feel
iags Of his neighbors who think differently
from him. We cannot at this time in Virginia
afford to have discussions. It is hoped and ex-
pected by our oppressors that this measure
would effect this. AS far as we are concerned
they will be disappointed. While we are not
convinced by the arguments so far advanced in
favor of the measure-while we think it would
be preferable not to act as proposed We are,
also, conscious that most of the evils imposed
are to come upon u.s. Convention or no Con-
vention, and we are prepared to bear them as
best We may. We are only not disposed to as
sist others in consenting to pass laws, which we
know they will enact. but which they press with
apersistency which induces many to think they
will double upon,' and increase in severity.
We are powerless, it would seem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

GENERAL ASSEMBLY, In the Senate, on
Friday, bill to transfer the States interest in
the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Kali
road TO said company, Was taken mp, ordered to
its second reading, and then, on motion, laid
upon the table.
Mr.. Dulany, by leave, introduced bill
authorizing certain citizens of Fairfax county
TO be credited on their taxes for 1867 By the
amounts enormously paid by them in the years
1861, 1862, 1868 and 1864. Referred to the
Committee on Finance.
Senate bill to Incorporate the Alexandria
Banking and Insurance Company, was passed.
In the House of Delegates, a bill! relating to
the Alexandria Canal and Railroad was re-
ectcd Tor want Of constitutional votc--ayes
30, noes II. On motion Of Mr.. Waddcll, the
vote was rcconsdcrcd, and the bill was pass
cd by.
MIR. Boiling communicated from the Senate
the bill 10 provide for clcctiuG members to a
Convention, and to convene the same, which
had passed that body, requesting the concur
renee Of the House in the same. Referred to
the Committee on Resolutions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

In the case Of Conover, convicted OF perjury,
in Washington, the motions in arrest ofjudg-
mcnt, and for new trial, being ovcrruled, the
prisoner will probably be sentenced tbs week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

Five persons lost their lives by the falling
ia of the walls of the burnt building in Wash
ington, on Friday night last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

General George H. Thomas declpes the Use
Of bis name as candidate for President OF
the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

INSPECTION OF FLOUR. In the State Senate
on Thursday, Mr. Boiling, Of Petersburg, III
troduced bill, the better to provide Tor the
inspection Of flour, which was taken up and
ras<cd ltrcquires that all flour brought into
Virginia from abroad shall be revised and re-
inspected before it is offered for sale. The bill
also imposes fine OF five dollars per barrel Tor
violation Of the law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

It is said that the foxes in Augusta county
ale all dyiDq from some mysterious disease
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

The Richmond Times says:-"That some
of the most distinguished and heroic of the
Generals, and other officers, of the old army
Of Northern Virginia, urge the call of Con-
vention by the Legislature, adds greatly to the
chances, of speedy legislative action That
does not alter our opinion; but it will, and
ought to have its due weight. Whit these
gallant men can endure, others can bear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

The u. S. steamer Lancaster arrived at the
Norfolk navy yard on Friday, from the Pacific.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

"DL3rnlcr No. |. '--With many the name
Of Virginia il passing ino that Of District
No. l." Correspondents are even beginning TO
date their letters in that way, aud we have
heard Of several spiatles--bu>lncS@ and private
which have been received III Petersburg,
bearing that novel but significant trio OF words
at their head People frequently begin that III
Jest which they afterwards carry on in serious
ness, and We tear that this will prove IN III
stance. When the glorioua history OF the State
Of Virginia shall have faded from the memory
of her sons then it will be time TO adopt L new
title, hut not before --Iac,$JWy E.rpr~SS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

METHODIST CONFERENCES In the Baltl-
more Annual Conference OF the NJ. T.. Church,
on Saturday, several young preachers were
recommended and continued on trial several
local preachers were elected to Deacon orders.
The committee on the traCt cause, and the
reports of the boards Of stewards were received.
1t was resolved that each preacher in charge
of circuits and stations in bounds Of which no
parsonage house exists, be, and arc hereby
instructed, to organize parsonage fund soclc-
" for tie erection Of such houses, and urge
the people literally to sustain the same.
In the Episcopal Methodist Conference,
resolutions of respect for the memory Of the
late Bishop Soule were adopted. The COM
mttee Oh uIissions submitted L report. The
committee presented a constitution for the
government Of the board Of domestic missions
of the Baltimore Episcopal Methodist Annual
Conference One day in each year is to be set
apart for an annual sermon and collection 10
aid Of the society, and one-tenth OF the pro.
ceeds to be forwarded TO the parent society,
the balance to lie applied to the support OF the
GOSPEL within the bounds OF the Baltimore
Conference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

The Washington correspondent OF the Balt'-
more Sun says: ~-'lt is said by prominent
Southerners now in this city that the inroduc
ton, by Messrs. Sumner and Wilson, OF The
supplementary bills to the military torce act,
which are designed to reduce the great mass
of the Southern whites to 4 still further condl-
ton of helplessness, will have tendency to
nip iu the bud the efforts which were being
made in good faith by representative men
throughout the seeded States to reorganizc
their governments under the provisions Of the
bill. Accounts corroborative of these opinions
have also been received from different portions
Of the South The truth is, there is no inten-
ton on the part of those having control Of the
government to allow the restoration OF the
Union under any circumstances which will in
the slightest degree jeopardize their success
in the presidential contest" We expect the
writer draws ''the milk from the cocoanut, "
in the last sentence 1t is the retention Of
political power, and the election Of 4 Radical
President, which are the main objects aimed
at. The South is to be excluded if possible,
from the next Presidential election.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

1t has been oharitably suggested that somc
Of the signers to the Radical Memorial, did not
read the Memorial, or at least examine careful
~ its contents, and appended their names to it,
merely approving the general object designed.
We hope SO. For We cannot willingly think
that, after careful perusal, even fifteen men
could be found to endorse paper expressing q
belief that the people here determined boldly
to uiolnte the law, and but for the presence of
the troops there would have been riot here on
the day of the election, and that our citizens
would have, but for that cause, hecn engaged
in aiding, abetting, and assisting in the "aur-
der Of good and true mcn for simply attempt
lug TO exercise the S.anchise with which the
nation had invested then" or, that the law
waa "eontemptuousy defal' here The mem
orial further charges that the 'disloyalists,"
meaning the people of the South, including
those of Alexandria, "@il eulllnit any and
every outrage and cttaae, to carry their ends
and that they will bow beat and slciadle
enough to carry every election The Memo
yial further charges that those against whom
the above accusations are made hate Inc
Unioniss of both races with perfect HAIRED,
and are continually hunting them AoEu and
mWderlng them, without even f,retence of
provocation. The Memcr4ai srthar states
that these same people, "2re an arrogant, blood
thirsty, dominssssS2lsp2g, disloyal element &c, &c.
Here ere charges made by persons living here,
accusing their neighbors, 70 the Congress of
he u, s., of being defiant law breakers, of be-
ing restrained from riot and murder only by
bayonels, OF being willing to commit any crime On
outrage, however fragrant, of being swinders,
and OF actually being murderers and the allies
of murderers, We, therefore, repeat the.
hope that the paper containing these charges
was signed without being read
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

ATOTICE.-All parties having claims again:
~ the firm Of r. 4. BREWIS 81 co. vii
please present the same to the undersigned
Immediately, and al parties owing the same
T. \. BREWIS s. CO.
january J, 1867. JAN ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

The CoHyENrIoN.-While the indications
are unmiStakabI: Of The purpose OF the House
OF Delegates 10 call Convention by very
large majority, yet The pane which swept TIE
Senate like Il tornado exhausted rs force III
that body. aud it is very evident chat the 10"
er House" will act with dignity and cannesa
We learn that several Of the largest aud most
intelligent constituencies IN the State have, III
public meeting, declaring their willingness to
leave their representatives untrhmnel@d by
Instructions Such has been the cOur5e OF The
people of Kockbridgc Rich. 1'mcs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11
Tt will be seen that upon the facts concern

+ 1t will be seen that upon the facts concern
Ing the.late Municipal Election in this place,
being made known to Mr. Wilson of the Sen
ate, he has not called up bis resolution for an
nulIing the recent election here, by author
ity OF Congress- The election referred to, has
been grossly misrepresented by many ncwspa-
pers at the North 1t was held before the Off
cial PRONUNCIATION Of the Military Bill-betore
the law was officially published before it was
known that the law was to 80 into effect pre-
rious to the appointment Of the military COM
manders over the different districts in the
South. It was not Il State or general election
but municipal election under charter
which prescribed the qualifications Of the vo-
tiers, aud which the commissioners were sworn
to observe Application was made to the
President and the Attorney General to know
If the colored vote was to be taken, aud no IN
structions or advice in favor OF il, were given on
the subject the opinion Of able lawyers was ia
ken as to the proper course, and all cohcurreu
in advising the commissioners to act us they
did act. There was no disposition, no wish, to
'sset the law at defiance as the Radicals as
sert Exactly the contrary was the case 1t
remains to be seen, therefore, If, under these
circumstances, portion Of the territory OF Viz
einia is to be torn away, and the rights and
interests Of whole community, destroyed, be
cause the people and their agents acted, con
scientiously, under what they conceived 10 be
the law and their duty, without The slightest
disposition to disobcy the one, or fail in the
other. ....-. ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

The Warrcnton Index says that in too many
instances the Rae cal leaders use the cOl0red
people as the monkey did the cat, to pull the
chcstnuts from the fire that they may enjoy
the feast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11
MARRIED..

The House OF Representatives was not IN
session last Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

AS trouble was apprehended at the election
which was to be held at New Orleans today,
General Sheridan has issued an order direct
ing that no polls shall be opened and that the
election shall be postponed until the new Dis
trct commander is appointed or special in
structious received 1t will thus be seen that
the colorcd people are not allowed to vote in
New Orleans, until the new District comman-
der acts under the Military Law, and that the
present general in command postpones the
election to meet the case There was no mil
tary gave order 70! the postponcment OF the
election, and, therefore it had to take place,
under the corpor alton charter.
4 letter rom "a Subscriber in Fairfax
county, speaking of the bill before the Legisls.
ture tor Stale Convention, says: "As a
soldier in the late Confederate cause, who
entered the service at the beginning of the ar,
and remained in it until the last sad scene, at
Appomatox G. H., Iwould state that I and
every other soldier that have met with, while
We dislike and abomnate the MIL ,tary bill as
matter Of choice) are in favor Of Convention
upon the terms prescribed by it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11
RAILROA EETING

ORANGE s. ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
" COMPANY.aNoti Office is hereby given tbs.
Il general meeting of the Stockholders of this
Company will be held at the office Of the Com.
pany, in Alexandria, on WEDNESDAY, tho
third day of April next, Il! 10 0 clock Il. m.
By order Of thc Directory:
m.ss- The transfer books will be closed from
tho 10Th of March, until the Adjournment Of the
above meeting.
Richmond Enquirer, LynchbHrg, CharlotLcs-
Vile Culpeper and War; nton papers copy
NH l-rOld
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS. In the y. 3. Sen
ate on Saturday, Mr.. Van Winkle presented the
petition Of citizens Of Alexandria, Va, asking
the Senate 10 delay action upon the House bill
relative to the retrocesson of Alexandra coun-
ty, Va. The petitioners deny that there was
any inention to violate the laws Of the country,
recently aud Al, TO be heard.
Mr.. Wilson said he had been called upon by
4 committee from Alexandria, who dsclamed
anv tisobedience to the laws, and said that
they had not AZ yet received official information
Of the passage Of the hill for military govern
ment For this reason he (Nlr WllSan) had
not called up The resolution upon the subject
offered by him L few days ago.
MIR, Johnson Of Maryland, said the people
of Alexandria had consulted some eminent pro,
fessional men, who told them that the coIored
neoDle were not entitled to vote at the late
election under the military bill.
The petition was laid upon the table.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11
OIssOLUIION OF CO-PAKTN EE>HIP.

We the undersigned have this day Dissolved
CO. partnership by mutual consent. T. 4
BK'EWIS, will close up the business Of the con
Germ, and continue the business under the sA!ne
stvlc rs heretofore r. A BREWlS,
inn 1T \. VISION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

THE SUPPLEMENTARY RECONSTRUCTION
BILL.--The dispatches from Washington say
that Senator Wilson's bill supplementary to
the act Ito provide for the more efficient gov
eminent of the Rebel States proposes to
facilitate restoration by providing for regis
tary districts, through the commanding gener
ais. for the conducting of elections, the calling
Of constitutional conventions and other pur-
poses, preliminary to the admission of the
Southern Senator'S and Representatives into
Congress. On Saturday the Ssnate,s Judiciary
Committee, 10 which the bill W! was referred
agreed to report back the same u %,'n recon-
tee on the Judiciary also held meeting on the
same day, and approved of the measure with a
few amendments Therefore, it may be con-
cluded that the bill will soon pass Congress and
become law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-11

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