Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-19

the governments of France and Prussia had
been broken off. Imprisonment for debt has
been abolished in France
Tie National Intelligencer says Gold
rose suddenly, yesterday, to SO and a fraction,
upon rumor of impending political trouble in
France. The rumor was that an instruction
against the Imperial Government was inpend-
than a popular revolt in France at this time
very dull
The CONSOLIDATION BILL PAssED.-A
dispatch from Richmond, dated yesterday,
says that both Houses of the Legislature
have passed the bill to consolidate the Norfolk
and Petersburg, the Southside and the Vir.
ginia and Tennessee Railroads. into road to
be called the Atlantic Mississippi and Ohio
Railroad"
SURRATTs TRIAL.--In the Crimioal Court
for the District of Columbia, yesterday, Sur
rats counsel endeavored, without success, to
have an early day fixed by the Court for the
trial of their client. The District Attorney OBJ
jeeted to fixing day at present. He subse,
quently proposed to fix the ! 18th Of June as the
commencement Of the trial. The Court took
the matter under advisement 1t was ntima-
ted that the government was not ready with its
witnesses, and might have to send to Europe
for some Of them.
9. & O. CANAL-The bondholders Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company, in view
OF availing themselves of the late act Of the
Maryland Legislature, giving to them the nom
ination OF the president and three directors in
the company, have met and elected J. Philip
Roman and George W. Riggs to fill the vacan-
cies in the truseeship under the deed Of trust.
These trustees are now VIM W. Corcoran, Geo.
". Riggs J. Philip Roman, Bayrd Smith and
Horatio Allen, who will have the appointment
Of the president and three directors in the
canal company.
1t is understood that in the Seuate, yeser-
day. Mr.. Johnson's resolution proposing that
the y. s. should offer their mediation to the
belgerents in Mexico, with view to restore
peace on honorable terms TO both sides, was
taken up in executive session, and warmly OPP
posed by Mr. Morton and Mr. Chandler 1t
is added that the result Of the debate was de-
cided against any interference in behalf Of Max
inau and his followers and an expression of
confidence in the ability of the Mezicans to
deal with their prisoners Of war according to
the law of nations.
Accounts from Vera Cruz state that Puebla
has been taken by the Liberal forces under
Diaz, which event was celebrated by the be-
sieging troops at Vera Cruz on the I'd, by
grand parade and firing salute. Ga account
of the want oe besieging artillery, it was ex-
pected that the siege Of Vera Cruz would last
until the termination OF he military operations
at Qucretaro.
Commander Jeffer of the u :. ship Swa-
tara, in which vessel Surratt was brought to
this country, testiGes that St. Marie was asked
to 60 90 shore to identify Surratt, but he
claimed that it hu,,t his feelings to be brought
face to face with Surratt - Prom that
time, said Com JeHer, Il have entertained
the utmost contempt for St. Marie"
Information received from the southwestern
part Of Virginia says that the prospects of the
next tobacco crop look very favorable around
Lynchburg, the tobacco plants on the planta-
tons present a fine appearance, and it IS said
that with anything like good season suff-
cheney of plants will be easily attained to pitch
The crop
The dry goods trade in New York has re-
Viged, and there has been much activity dur
ing the past week Merchants from the North,
East aud West, and some from the South, are
coming in to buy goods. Foreign goods are
generally lower, except those Of newer styles
The auction rooms are filed with second class
goods, which are selling at loss
The proceedings of the Radical Convention
at Richmond will be found in o-day's paper.
1t is to be regretted that any of the ctizeus of
Virginia would countenance this movement or
assist in organizing political party of such
character, for such purposes.
The Senate went Immediately into executive
session upon meeting yesterday. The time
ixed for adjournment sne die was extended
ill Saturday, Tomorrow at four P NJ
The last trip of the Great Eastern to New
York, and the return trip will be losing ones
to the owners This large steamer has not
been q successful enterprise, so far.
The Juarez government in Mexico has failed
10 provide funds tor the payment of the inter-
est on it's bonds sold in New York.
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The Senate almost every day rejects batch
Of President Johnsons nominations to differ
ent Offices.
AN EPISODE IN THE RADICAL CONVENTION
IN RIcHMoND.-"G w. Buttz, of Norfolk,
offered resolution appointing one member OF
each county or city delegation, lsaid member