Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-17
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ALEXANDRIA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. APRIL r.
The Senate, though they have extended the
time of the session, have not altered their pol
icy as to appointments 1t was distinctly an
nounced in the debate yesterday that the Sen
ate would confirm none but Radicals in the
several States This, in effect, subordinates
the pow.r Of appointment, to its will, and its
politics. Here is another Of the silent
changes" going on In the form and principle Of
the government, as originally organized under
the Constitution.
Canada is in preparation for independence.
If SO, powerful monarchy will probably be
established north of the U. S. The London
Times says that England retains her hold upon
Canada more to please the Canadians than the
English; and that paper adds though We
certainly shall not initiate the example Of
Russia, by selling it to the Americans, we shall
be happy to make it independent as soon as it
pleases, aud leave it to choose its future dest-
ny for itself. y
We presume the Radical leaders eau find
nothing in the course or action Of the Presi-
dent with regard to the Military Reconstruc
ton acts, since they passed Congress, on which
to- build articles of impeach ment Especial
II taking into consideration the recent views
expressed by the Attorney General, by author
ity of the President, before the Supreme Court
From several Of these opinions We entirely
dissent.
Gen. Pope in speech at Atlanta, Ga,
stated that the Military Reconstruction acts,
aye proposed by Congress as ,fnal settlement
Of cur difficulties. . Is lie authorized by Con
gres. to say so? Have the leading Radicals
in Congress agreed to say SO? We know that
many Radicals think SO, and many Conserva
tive men hope 80.
An article in the Washington Chronicle on
the subject of the management OF Indian
Affairs, argues that, In many instances. Of late
years, especially, the Indians. have beenlbadly
treated, Sin neglectiog their condition, failing
to pay them their annuisies provided by treaty,
and other violations Of sacred pledges
1t is now denied that Bismarck has made
aoy such ''peremptory demands of the En-
peror of the French, concerning his designs
upon Luxembourg, as were, at first, reported
in the cable news Negotiation with regard
to the matter are still going on ......,.-
Letters from New Orleans say that while the
people 10 Louisiana submit patiently to Gen.
Sherdan's military rule in that State, he Is
daily becoming more unpopular Some Of his
late appointments are much c0fnplained Of
Several recent cases OF the murder Of child
ren, and extreme cruelty to children, art re.
ported in the Northern papers This seems
to be a new phase of crime Ia tlls country
Formerly, such instances were very rare.
On Monday, 10 the Superior Court at Bos
ton, Judge Morton sentenced Luther Harris
and James W. Harris, brothers, to pay fine
IF seven thousand dollars each tor being Ell
gagged in the lottery business.
An account of the recent Richmond meeting,
and of the speeches delivered ca that occasion,
will be found in another column Of lo-day's
Gazette This meeting has attracted much
attention.
The Society of Friends in England, it is said,
is sgaiD increasing in numbers Some Of the
most prominent are now taking an active part
in favor of Missionary efforts
Emerson Elheridge has been nominated for
Governor of Tennessee, by the Union Con-
sarvative Convention Of that Stale Brown
low is the Radical candidate.
There are $50 registrars in bankruptcy to be
appointed, and already over 1000 applications
have been received, and more ara IN the dead
letter Office.
British Columbia" is tho next contem pla
ted acquisition. The london Times does
not seem to object 1t thinks it will come in
time.
1t is said that Brig Gen Rosseau, Of the
regular army, recently confirmed by he Sen
ate, is to have a command in Taxas
Accounts from Louisiana report more GREY.
asses and overhows on the rivers in that State.
Driblets of conscience money continue to
flow ioto the Treasury.
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS The arrivals of
coal yesterday were numerous. Ten boats,
loaded with coal, passed over the Aaueduct
yesterday morning, en- route for Alexandra,
Virginia.
Yesterday morning, the store of Mr. Ath-,
PROXY, was entered by burglars and abe mt
$3.50 worth Of goods stolen iherefr0m