Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-01
NEWS or THE D-A z.
ITO sao.e the very age and body Of the times.

The particulars of gold swiudling operation
in May, 1865, by which broker named John
Ross fraudulently obtained 100000 in gold
from various bankers in New York, have final
ly come to light. The money was obtained by
gold certificates, apparently signed by the Con-
tinentsl Bank Ross escaped with his booty
in vessel which was kept in readiness for the
purpose of carrying him away. tie is now
presumed to be in Brazil, where he is safe from
the clutches of U. S. officials, there being no
eztradition treaty between the two countries
The Rochester Express announces, with
reference to the affairs of the Western Union
Telegraph Company, which, by recent consoll-
dations, has become the owner of most OF the
telegraph lines in the country, that, at
meeting Of the directors held during last week,
it was decided, in view of the successful work
ing of the Atlantic cable, that it was not ad-
yisabe to expend any more money on the
Russian extension at present.
A force is now organizing at Fort LeaYen-
worth for campaign against the lndlans.-
The expedition will start from Leavenworth
about the 10Th of next month"; and will be un-
der the command of General ". S. Hancock.
It is supposed the field Of operations will be
Kansas and Nebraska.
The New York correspondent Of the Phlla-
delphia Ledger says: Trade of all kinds re-
mains ruinousy dull Go where you will the
complaint is uniform. Many dry goods and
grocery firms are behind with their notes, and
not a few suspensions are reported among the
smaller houses ...-..
The Mobile Tribune has stirring article on
the restitution in North Alabama. a society
has been formed in Mobile for the purpose OF
furnishing relief to the helpless women and
children in that portion Of the State. The
Tribune mentions several cases of actual starry
alton.
The Southern Famine Relief Commission in
New York have made arrangements with the
commander of the United States steamer
Memphis to receive thirty thousand bushels OF
corn, to be landed in equal parts, at Charles
ton, Savannah and Mobile. .......
The Indians of New Mexico arc on the war
path Governor Army reports a number OF
murders committed by them, and large Quantl-
ties of stock driven off, All the settlers and
miners on Membres River have gone into Mes.
silla for protection.
The Legislature of Tennessee has adopted
resolutions calling on the Federal Government
for additional military aid on the alleged plea
tkat it is necessary for the purpose Of maintain-
ing peace and order in severalof the counties of
the State
The old building known as No. ! Broadway,
New ork which was used as General Howe 5
and subsequently as General Washington 5
headquarters during the Revolutionary War,
was advertised to be sold on yesterday.
Hon. Aaron Ward, of New York, died on
Wednesday evening last, at The residence of
his son-iu-]aw, Hon Mr. Randall. in George
town, D. c., Representative from the lst con-
gressional district OF Pennsylvania.
Ia the House of Representatives, yesterday,
Mr. LIE Blond, on leave for personal explana-
ton, read selegraphc dispatches announcing
the defeat Of the negro suffrage bill in the Ohio
Legislature.
It is understood that proclamation will lie
issued at once, in accordance with the require
ment of The act OF Congress, admitting Nebras
ka into the Union.
Russia sheet iron was successfully made yes
terday at the Mahoning Works, Youngstown,
Ohio, by process discovered by George G.
Kungonchieh.
The Union State Convention in Kentucky
has adopted the Radical platform, and nomi
mated ticket for State officers Sidney Barnes
for Governor.
The new disease among cattle, called the
mad itch, still prevails in Ohio and Is quite
fatal. 1t is caused by feeding on " green corn
fodder
The New York Assembly, yesterday. voted
down proposition to let negroes in that State
vote for delegates 10 the Constitutional Con-
vention
Two large schooner loads of guano are at
Norfolk awaiting shipment to the planters Of
North Carolina via the Seaboard road
+. W. Parsons, postmaster at Niagara Falls,
was arrested on Monday last, charged with
opening letters received at his office.
Two men fought a duel in New Orleans, Il
few days ago, with double tarrelcd guns, and
at the first fire both we're killed
A huge silver block pure metal, was exhibit
ed on Change in Chicago last week 1t was
half yard long, and foot wide.
John c. Calhoun's old homestead in South
Carolina is to be sold at auction ON the 4th of
March.
n ?. Willis: it is said, was tor years before
his death firm believer in spiritualiS,n.
ROPE
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