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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09
F0l rhil. KoarnoY Massacre.

The Helena (Montana) Herald Of March
contains the following account Of the Fort Phil
Kcarncy massacre, as furnished to some white
men hy Indians who were engaged themselves
in the massacre.
They (lhc Sioux were about two thousand
strong, all warriors, without their families
with them, reaching a deep gully Or ravne
near the fort The main body CT the Indians
we're stationed on the opposite side OF the
daGle, lying close to the ground SO as MOI to be
seen, while they sent small number OF their
best riders mp rear 10 the post, where the
Government bOrscs and mules were loose, and
TO stampede chem.
7 he commander of the post sent out about
ninety men and officers to pursue the Indians
and recover, II possible the lost stock, The
retiring small Lan1 Of Indians Went slow
enough 10 encourage their pursuit, and led
their pursucrs into The narrow defle. The
trap was successful in every particular. After
the little command Of troops had fairly entered
the deep canon, the indians lining the sides Of
the mountain on either side, raised and fired
n volley of arrows and bulIe,s, killing on the
spot all but seventeen OF the soldiers and every
officer These seventeen, though number Of
them were wounded, the Indians say, fought
hravely, aud killed some fifteen or twenty Of
their numbcr, among them the principal chief,
before they we're shot down.
Bat there was one Of The brave boy in blue
whom neither their arrows nor bullets would
fell, though he had numbcrless wonnhs lle
stepped up and fought hand to- hand till over
whelmed By their closing in upon him and car
rying him off 4 prisoner 10 their camp, where
he was finally tortured to DEATH The
Savages say that. aside from the force, lining
the fatal defIcs, they stationed six hundred OF
their picked young worrors near the post, SO as
to make sure Of It's capture in case the troops
remaining within should be sent out TO the
relief Of their comrades. But this was not
done, although they could plainly hear firing
from the post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09
The Russian American Territory.

WASHINGTON, April S.-The following is
the substance of the information in regard to
Russian America derived from Professor Baird,
of the Smithsonian Institute His means OF
information are the results OF Two years OF ex-
ploration in that field:
Climatic TEMPERATURE The coast, from Prince
or Wales Island to the entrance vi BehrlnS $
S4r,;ts dnrinp the winter months is about the
same as the city of WaShingt on-llttle sno"
and much rain. During the summer mohthS
very foggy. III a.,
Iimber-The whole country we'll up 10 inc
northern coast is heavily imbered, chiefly with
hard nine forests and small trees, up 10 the
very shores Some of the islands are heavily
timbered with pine forests and dense under
bush. and some of them are destitute OF TIM
Der and covered with grass OF Iuxurlaht
growth. n,
Soil-Tbe west coast produces excellent bar
lev and roots, such as radishes, turnlps and
esculents such as lettuce, cabbage, &c.
Anmals-Fured animals, such as sea otter,
river otter, sable furred seal, foxes, black K,
silver, red &c., in great numbers; red deer In
the SOUTH reindeer in the north.
Fish-Herring, salmon, halibut and Goldfish
abound in exhaustless numbers. In Behrng'
sea, and to the northWard, great whales are
very numerous ...
Minerals-Surfacc washings of gold have
been discovered on the head waters OF the
streams on the cast side Of the coast range Of
mountains The geological Developments are
the same on the western slopes. Native cop
per has been discovered in various places on
the coast and in the vicinity OF Copper river
Iron ore Of excellent quality, and believed to
exist in exhausicss quantities, is now being
smelted and worked by Russian artisans IN re-
pairing ships, &C. Coal is also found in large
quantities, and is being used by The Russians
for naval purposes; and is similar to Ne"
Brunswick coal. Recent discoveries have been
made Of what IS believed 10 be 4 better quality
OF coal, but not yet tested
Inhabitants Five or six thousand Russians,
fifty or sixty thousand Indians and ESguimaux.
The latter inhabit the coast on the Northero
Sea, arc industrious. peaceable and tcachabe
aud live by hunting and fishing. The lndlans
inhabit the INTERIOR are peaceable, and live by
hunting, fishing and trapping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09
E U r o P E.
LATEST BY ATLANTIC CABLE

European dispatches of yesterday by tAe
cable from England and France announce that
apprehensions are entertained of war, and
financial circles in London and Paris are repre-
sented as being considerably excited. England
has sent several ships Of war to Cadiz, for the
purpose of enforcing British claims against
Spain arising out of the seizure Of British
vessel. The same dispatch making this an
nouncement says that in London 'the feeling
of distrust in financial and political circles has
increased to Il war panic. y A later dispatch
indicates trouble between France and Prussia,
''the uncertainty of the future action Of Napo-
leon, and the fears that he will adopt warlike
policy create widespread distrust among
business men, and great depression in conse
quence exists in commercial and financial
circles" Baron Ratazzi has organized new
Cabinet in Italy, composed of prominent mem
bers OF both political parties. The latest dis
patches from London and Liverpool Indicate a
decline in American securities and cotton, and
an advance in wheat and corn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

WooL--The growth and manufacture Of
wool is one of the branches of industry that has
grown immensely during the last Jour years in
the United States Both in the quality Of
the wool and in the excellence of the articles
made from it, the manufactures Of this coun-
try will compare favorably with a large portion
Of the foreign importations, and it is reasonable
to expect that ere long we will be able TO- rieal
the finest woollen fabrics produced in Europe.
During the year 1866 the wool grown in the
United States amounted to l37 900, 600 pounds.
We have 1000 wollen mills containing 65,
900 sets of carding machines, which arc capa-
BILE of working up 100000 pounds of raw
material.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

The Richmond papers record tie particulars
OF an alteration between Mr.. Joseph Segar
and Mr. James, the collector Of Internal Reve-
nue. in Richmond, which ended in Mr.. James
being collared 'choked gently" and threatened
to be stripped for search by Mr.. Segar, for
not giving back to him, IS paper which Mr..
Segar had laid on James table. A bystander
interfered, and promised that Mr.. Segar should
have the paper, which was power of attorney
for collecting a claim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

Gen. Pope announces i'll general orders to his
Military District that although he expects to
allow the civil officers there to remain
in their Offices until their terms of Office expire,
yet it is to be clearly understood that the civil
officers thus retained in Office shall con6ne
themselves strictly to the performance Of their
official duties, and whilst holding their Offices
they shall not use any influence whatever to
deter or dissuade the people from taking an
active part in reconstructing their State gov
srnInents under the act of Congress"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

The election to decide upon the question Of
calling State Convention in Maryland, takes
place tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

Thaddeus Stevens's health is reported to be
improving" We wish the sans could be
said of his temper and disposition
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09
ALEXANDRIA.

THE FOREIGN NEWS shows rather sudden
:'cIoudiog up Of affairs in Europe, and coz
sequent disturbance of business and financial
matters in England and France especially
This, at once, has had its effect on this side Of
the Atlantic. Gold advanced yesterday per
ct. Although the cable accounts may be exag-
gerated, there is evidently enough "in the
wind to make people uneasy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

1t IS Senator Sherman not Senator Sumner
who has left Washington for New York, tt
sail from thence on trip to Europe,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

The news from the Ieyees Of Louisiana is
still unfavorable. The crevasses near Baton
Rouge are beyond control, and all attempts to
close them have been abandoned The richest
sugar region of the State is ruined for the
season
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

The Washington Chronicle continues its at
tacks on Judge Wylie-simply because tn,
Judge gave an opinion which did not suit thu
Chronicle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

Mr.. Robert B. Gibbouey member Of the
General Assembly of Virginia, from Wyhe
county, died in Richmond on Sunday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

The fruit crop, as well as the wheat crop, is
reported on favorably, in almost all sections of
the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

Accounts from the far West represent that
the Indians continue hostile, and are confeder-
atiDg for general war against the United
States. Their doom will only be sealed the
s6nner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

\ novelty in the art of navigation is an.
nounced It is vessel, small in size, with
marine machinery, which will obviate the ne
cessity Of steam, and will at the same time do
away with the masts, thus discarding the sails
proper and yet receiving the motive power
from four fans, or sails of canvass; in short,
the invention is nothing more nor less than a
windmill ship, the machinery of which is very
simple and easily kept in repair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

Badge BURNT The middle span of the
Sou'hside railroad bridge, which crosses the
river six miles below this city, at Robertson S
Mill, was destroyed By fire yesterday morning.
The fire, it is supposed, was communicated by
the engine OF the freight train. The amount
lost is not known but the damage can he
speedily repaired so as not to Inconvenience
the travelling public longer than few days
ImchJmg Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09
DEATH OF AN EMINENT ENGLISH MUSICIAN

DEATH OF AN EMINENT ENGLISH MUSICIAN.
The Illustrated London News records the
death of Sir George Smart. the patriarch of
British musicians, at the age of ninety, having
been born in the year l77G. His health had
been upnterruptedly good throughout his long
life, and he died rather of old age than from
any specific malady. In the year 1854 he
assisted as a character at the great commend.
ration OF Hayden in Westminster Abbey
Besides having the management for 4 number
of years of all Important music meetings
throughout the United Kingdom, he conduct
ed the Lent oratores at the two great London
theatres, and was the musical director of
Covent Garden Theatre when under the man
agement of Mr.. Charles Kemblc. The great
Weber died while guest under his roof He
was distinguished as a composer of autbems,
as sound and mastery organist, and as a
musical instructor. He received the honor of
knighthood at an early age. -t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09
AN OLD SONG 70 a NEW TUNE
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AN OLD SONG TO a NEW TUNE.
| 5 81
@As Spring approaches
Ants and Reaches
From their holes cone out
And Mice and Rats,
In spite Of cats.
Galy skip about
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For Rats, Mice. Roachc=, Ant Bed Bug. FL.
Moths in Furs and Wo,lcns r..
secte on Plants, Fowls,
Animals, &c.
"l8 years established in y. Y. City
''OnIy nfnllible remedies known
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

HuNN1cUTT. Upon the testimony of Major
VIM. S. Barton, of Fredercksb urg, gentle
man of the very highest character, We have
the patriotic Hunnicut arraigued for ''propo-
sing and desiring, in January, 1861, to capture
Fortress Monroe Major Barton describes
him as most eager, impatient and vociferous to
take that great tortress-ready to volunteer to
lead torlorn hopa-a terrible "sccesh' imam
of wrath" crazy to haul down the star spaug-
led banner and run up 'the flag Of rebellion. y
And he voted for secession also!-Rlchmond
Times. sa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

1t is reported that President johnson il
shortly to visit New York-entirely private
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

We have received the Orange Expositor
published at Orange Court House, by Mr..
AlonZo F. Stofer-a neatly printed, well filled,
and exoel]eutly arranged sheet also, the Lu-
ray, Page county, Courier, which deserves the
same compliment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

Some Of the Southern papers suggests ''for
she sake of equality and uniformity that the
military force bill be extended over the North
ern States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09
w

On the 9Th instant, by the Rev. Joseph r.
Wheeler, Mr.. GILMOUR holland to Miss
MARY MURPHY. both Of Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09
abIEEe.

In Richmond, Va on the 7th instant MARY
ZIMMERMAN, wife of James W. Allison, and
daugh er of the late Reuben Zimmerman Of
Alexandria, Va.
In Bolivar, T,nn., January u. 1867, ANN
ELIZA, daughter of Judge Nicholas Fitzhugh,
formerly If this place
In this city, on the 9Th instant Of protracted
disease Rev WIN. F. NJ JACOBS, III the Goth
year of age Frederick, Md, papers copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

It's said that Gov. Pcirpeiut will be nomi
mated by his friends for next Governor of Vir-
ginia and that Mr. Hunpicutt will, also, be a
candidate Gov P.'s friends are already
throwing out limitations, tina, unless the Con
servatives who can vote, support Gov. P, Hun
nicutt will be tile man. They would fair
limit the choice to these t,co. and take the
chances We shall see, by and by, more Of
this matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

y3I ANTED--lOOO cords of good CHESTN UT
" OAK BARK, for which we will pay Sl2
per cord, delivered on the cars Of the Orange
and Alexandria or Manassas Gap, Railroad, or
at the Tannery Merchants or others wishing
to contract with Us for 100 or 200 cords, can do
so by calling on us at our store, No p, KING
street We have always on hand OAK and
HEMLOCK SOLE LEATHER UPPER
LEATHER, of ali kinds, Harness, Bride and
Skirting Lenther which we sell at the lowest
cash prices. We are paying the highest cash
prices for good BEEF HIDES, dry and green
m 9 eotf c. G. SMOOT " SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

zoos s"
CELEBRATED
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a Universal Dinner Pill
For Nervous and Sick FIc0dqchc, Cos!ly y,";Yo
Indigestion, Dyspepsia. Biliousness, comm aar
ton, Diarrhea, Coles Ch!ls, Fever, an1
eral arrangement of the Digestive Organs
Boxes, % cts, 80 cts, and 81 sizes.
Sold by all druggists everywhere ooorAR
And by HENRY r.. 80 Y
And by E. s. LEADBEATER q W
Wholesale and Retail Agents, Alexandria : Z"
mar 18-lmd&tw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

General Schofeld, commanding in Virginia,
has issued an order directing that all vacancies
occurring in Office before the holding Of con-
vention shall only be filed by persons who have
never taken an oath to support the Constitu-
ton of the United States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

There was large meeting Of coored men at
GordonsVi|le, Va, on the 9th inst, which was
addressed by Huunicutt, and radical resolutions
adopted. ". P Lucas, colored man, was
3eputed to represent the meeting at the Rad-
cal Convention to be held in Richmond, On
the lTtl instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

The Boston Post remarks that while Mr..
Sumner is prating about the duty of the South
to educate its people We hear never q word Of
apology ior his vote repeating the act giving
public lands for educational purposes to all the
Statcs, so far as the Southern States are con-
carned "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09

New YORK, April 9.-Gold to-day, 1845.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09
North and South Carolina.

CHARLESTON, S. c., April S.-Eov Worth,
of North Carolina, and Gov Orr have been in
consultation with Gen. Sickles here for few
days past, concerning the nature of the general
orders to be issued for the government Of the
second military district. Their conference has
been harmonious, and Gov. Worth, on his re-
turn to Raleigh, will urge his State to reorgan-
izc promptly ucder the provisions OF the Sher-
man act. Renewed efforts are in progress TO
stimulate immigration. Gov. Orr has ap,
pointed agents to proceed to Europe, and
represent the advantages Of South Carolina. -
A circular has been addressed to the planters
of the State urg ing them to cooperate Ia the
movement.
TIE LATE q. S. SENATOR EVANS. the
Boston Journal, in recording the death Of the
late Hon. George Evans, of Maine, for many
years member of Congress, first of the House
and then Of the Senate, remarks:
by general consent, Mr.. Evans, in his hest
his State-Judge Sprague having lett the field
before his prime as a politician, and Mr.. Fes-
sender having risen since He was in the
United States Senate in the day Of the giants,
and yet even then both Henry Clay and Daniel
Webster openly spoke Of Mr. Evans as the
best financial authority on the wing side. AS
debater, his mastery grasp OF the subject in
hand, and his clear, terse language, will long be
remembered BY all who enjoyed the privilege
of listening to him. On the dissolution OF the
whig party Mr.. Evans Joined the democracy,
With whom he continued to act tor the remain
der Of his days
Chief Justice Chase has issued circular in
relation to Registers in Bankruptcy, in which
be gives notice that he will require previous to
appointment, and to aid him, in his selections,
on the part Of the applicant, "a certificate from
the clerk or judge Of the proper district Or
territorial court, or Of counsellor Of said court
and, secondly, statement in what Congress
sional district or Territory the gentlemen pro
posed resides, and for what district or Terrific
ry, and for what judicial district, the recon-
mcndaton and nomination is desired and,
thirdly, letters from business and professional
MEN OF the district, State, or Territory who
have the confidence of their fellow citizens,
each Of which letters must vouch distinctly and
fully for the gentleman named (I in respect
to his professional knowledge and ability, g. J
10 respect to his personal integrity, and ~ in
respect to his general business capacity"
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BRIDGE BURNT.-The middle span Of the
Soulhslde railroad bridge, which crosses the
river six miles below this city, at Robertson
Mill, was destroyed By fire yesterday morning.
The fire, it is supposed, was communicated by
tlo (ft no i,b
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-09
WASHING MACHINES.
A MEXICAN CHAMPION
II PATENT WRINGER
AND WASHING MACHINE.

Time and Labor Saved.
We have taken the agency Of this justly cele-
DRAFTED machine. Housckeepers are particular
ly requested to call and examine it for them
selves, whether desiring to purchase or not By
its use the washing of q large family can be done
in one fourth of the ordinary time, and with
comparatively little or no labor. 1t is perfectly
simple, and not at all liable 10 get cut Of repair
A child is strong enough to worl, it, and it
washes the clothes beautifully, and with not
half the wear that they are subjected to in the
ordinary way. 1t will be loaned on trial for
following are the manufacturer's prices, a.
which we hold them: For Washing Machine
and Wringer complete $50; Washing Machine
alone, :l5; Wringer alone, 50.
JANNEY S CO.,
NH ST Agents, No 145, King street
The Portland daily press., 1867-06-05
Murder Of a Member Of the N. u. Consti-
tutional Convention.

ALBANY, June 81 Z. NJ.
The Hon. l.. Harris Hiscox, member Of the
Constitutional Convention, has just been shot
dead at Stanwix Hall by man who talks de-
iiberateiy of the dead, and says he can justify
Second Dispatch.-The man who shot Hon. L.
Harris Hiscox is Gen. Cole, a lumber dealer OF
Syracuse, N. Y. About half-past eight Hiscox
was standing in the large reception room of the
hotel, near the clerks desk, in his slippers.
Cole, who was sitting near by, rose and ap-
preaching Hiscox, made some remark which
was not distinctly overheard by those near by,
and Immediately thereafter drew small pistol
and presenting it to his h ad fred the ball en-
tering near the right eye. Hiscox fell back
sehseless, the wound bleeding prOflsely. lie
expired within thirty minutes After the
shooting Cole remarked that HiscOx had been
his friend, but that while lie (Cole) was in the
army, where he rose to the grade of general i'll
the cavalry service, he had raped his wife, and
he added, "and / have the evidence now in my
pocket" He quietly awaited the arrival of the
police, and was conveyed to the 3d district sta
ton house. A coroners jury is being empan-
elled, but it is not likely that an inquest will
be commenced until tomorrow. Cole is a tall
fine looking man, as was Hiscox, who was,
however, larger and heavier.
The Portland daily press., 1867-06-05
From Washinsto

WASHINGTON, June 4.
To-day, for the first time in this city, the
election of municipal officers was uarticipat-
ed in by coiorcd citizens. Never has there
been an election conducted in a more quiet
and orderly manner. Returns so far received
indicate the success of the Republican ticket
by decided majority. The 4th ward has prob
ably gone conservative.
On account of the unexpectedly large re-
ceipts of a miscellaneous character and from
internal revenue towards the close of last
month"; and the small requisitions from the
other departments, the statement of the Sec
retary of the Treasury for May will show not
only avery large currency balance in the Treas
ury but considerable reduction of the public
debt f's.- fsi.. s.ftH l't
A private letter received here from Col Par
ker, OF Gen. Grants staff, who is one of the
commissioners en- route to the Indian country
Tor the purpose of investigating the late Fort
Aearney massacre, states that on the 18th OF
May that officer and Brig. Gen. Sully, of the
same commission, were in Sioux city, Iowa,
from whence they would leave for Yellowstone
river. They had been almost constantly on
the move. The various statements relative to
the hostile attitude of the Indians in the
Northwest has received additional confirma-
ton by Col. Parker. 'f' A '
The monthly report from the Statistical
Bureau for May is being issued.
The Portland daily press., 1867-06-05

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