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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-08
COMMUNICATED.

COMMUNICATED.
What has become OF the former Northern Slaves
\ great deal has been said and written and
Il good deal of fuss and noise has been made,
and much pious horror expressed by modern
humanitarians over the 80 called abUmina-
tons Of slavery as it existed in the South be-
fore the late war; but not one word Is brcalhcd
against the righteous management of the same
institution at the North One would suppose,
for all that is said or written to the contrary,
nova days, that no such thing as .lavcry ever
existed among the people dwelling North Of
Mason Il Dix0n's line. 1t is a matter OF hlsto
ry that seems to have been forgotten by these
modern saints, that, ont Of the thirteen States
Which originally founded the Union, ''as it
was, twelve we're savcholding, and continued
such for many years, until it was discovered
that "Cutfcc" could not be made to pay in
that (high northern) latitude. n ow, will some
one be so good as to throw little light on the
pathway of these slaves. formerly, OF six or
eight Northern States. What has become Of
them? If it be said in rep they were man,
united, set free by Legislative enactmcnts, the
question still recurs, where are they? With
all the so called" grinding tyranny and OPP
preston to which. it is said, they were subject
ed in the barbarous South, there they are still
counted by millions, while in the mild, humane
scrur uIousy kind North, they are nearly all
gone somewhere, but it is again asked where ?
and echo answers where? Again: For whose
benefit was the adjustment of the African
Slave Trade postponed for long, long years?
Who voted for it? Who voted against it in
the United States Congress? Did Fir
ginia vote for or against it? Did MasSachu
sets vote pro or con? Will some one please
let US have the facts? Have we not all heard
of Northern slave ships, owned and manned by
Norherncrs? A candid and truthful reply to
the foregoing questions will be gratefully re-
mcmbcrcd by MANY ENQUIRERs FOR
TIE 'HRJTTuS OF + HISTORY
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Baltimore Market, October I.

FLOUR The market is firm, under a fair en-
ouiry, both fo7 export and home wants. Stock
Offering light, and the receipts of City ground
will be further curtailed by the suspension 81
the Five Mills on Gwynn>s Falls, by damage
ried away by the late rain. We have only t.
report day sales Of 200 bbls City NJ ills stand
ard Extra at SIT, and other small lots to the
trade.
.-Whcat-Dcmand good, an for
choice samples a further advance o0tnlhcl
sales of white ranged from $50 to 300 NJ &c
quality; 500 bushels choice Maryland red
brought 285; 1900 bushels good to prime 23H
275 2GC0 bushels medium ranged from 235 t.
$50; and 100 bushels inferior and tough ut 2OOa
225 Corn-Markct further improved; sales OF
500 bushels white at l30al;5; 100 bushels ycl-
low mixed ut 1876 and 800 bushels prime do. Fl
40 Outs-l0D0 bushels sold ut 69a73, mostly
at C9a1O Ryc-"0o bushels received, and 81
bushels only reported sold ut l33 per bu"hcI.
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OF FRENCH GOODS.

| have received and opened fine assortment
of French Bonnets, Hats, Flowers, Feathers
Ribbons, Velvcts, Cloaks, Cloths. Laces, Trim.
mings, Undergarmcnts. Handkerchcfs, Kid
Gloves, Fans, Human Hairwork, Lupins Per
fumcry, etc, etc.
1 res pectlully request the ladies to examine
my goods, as they are superior iii style and
quality, at moderate prices.
Cloaks, Dresses and Bonncts made to order
Mr. WILLIAM,
33C, Penn. ave- Washington, D. G.
Wochinc 90 S-11U
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A CTION SA L E 8

TXECUTORS SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
H. The undersigned rs Executors Of Peter
Skinner. decd. will sell, vt public sale, on
TU ESDAY, October I'D, 1867, i'll front Of the
Court House, I.cesburg, the following nescrbed
REAL ESTATE, belonging TO SAID uecedent !:
land in good condition, under COCA iehcthg
and we'll watered. The improvements on t n :;
tract consist Of u good and comiortabe 81 N
DWELLING, and several other buildings
and improvements.
Also, ut the same time and place, FARM,
in Prince William, containing about liz acres,
and has on it excellent timber, adjoining the
lands Of Mrs Fanny Rosseau, James ); Oden,
ana others. Also, at tho same tine and place,
TRACT OF LAND on Broad Run, about
five miles below Aldie, short distance south
of tho Little River Turnpike road, containing
about lUO acres has on il log house, IS wei!
watcrcd adjoining the lands of Harrison Cross
John R,tric, nnd others. Also, ut the same
time and place, FARM on Horse Pen, about
four miles below Gum Spring, the land on
which Mr. Alcxendcr &. Skinnc: and Gnrrel
Walker now reside, containing nearly 4CI
acres the land in moderate condltion--!n-
movements comfortable ana IN good conditions
i adjoins the lands OF Benz. &. B""rd John |
Coleman. end others There is on this farm :
Saw Mill. Also ut the same time and place, ;
HOUSE and LOT, in Aldic now in the "'r"
pancy of VIM. McCa:ty.
TEKMS-Onc-third Of the purchase money
will be required in cash on the day, Of $ne' N.,
the remainder in two equal annual payments
bearing interest from date, The purchaser vii
be required to give approved bond, and dec
of trust on the land, for the deferred payments
A good and unqucstionablc title will be CIV
en- when the purchase money Is ~ hH,h.
L4EMUEL K. SKI = n EH
ID - I. l. 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-08

The Memphis Avalanche tells story of the
seizure by black man, in Mississippi, OF "a
young lady; bis carrying her iuto the woods
and OBTAINING her there for several days; his
brutal outrages, &c. and then it adds, that
the man was detected 10 his atrocities by two
hunters, who captured him, and Utterly skin
ned him alive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-08

The Radical presses are very much 'exer-
cised'' on the subject of Gen. Sherman 5 visit
to Washington, and have an idea that he is 10
be Secretary Of War. Its generally, however,
believed that there is no intention OF placing
him in that position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-08

The Radical majority in Pennsylvania last
year, at the Governors election, was II, It's.
In Ohio last year, at the election for Secre-
tary of State, the Radical majority was ~, COG.
In Iowa, at the election of Secretary Of State,
in 1866, the Radical majority was 81, 4l2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-08

Pennsylvania, Ohio Indiana, and Iowa.
hold elections to-day (Tuesday,) but Indiana
elects only county officers, save in counties
wherein vacancies in the Legislature are to be
filed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-08

Buy AT HoME.-A meeting was held in
Fredericksburg last week, in favor of the man
ufacturing, Interests of that place Mr.. Sener
warmly advocated the policy Of purchasing all
supplies at home Mr. Little sustained Mr..
Sener's opinion, that buying away from home
had been the crime and curse Of the people of
Fredericksburg. In 80 he had, in partnership
with the lamented j. Warren Slaughter, Zone
ofthe most public spirited citizens we ever had
and whose memory would always be cherished
as a true friend of Fredericksburg established
shoe factory and although the farmers said
that the shoes there made Of Hurkamp leath-
er lasted three times as long as Northern made
shoes, yet the people generally preferred to buy
Massachusetts shoes because they were ten
cents cheaper
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4 U CTI II 8 LES

AUCTION SALES
SALE.--By virtue Of
: decree, Of the Circuit Court Of Fairrsg o.
entered nj the June term, 1861, in the suit a.
VIM +. Moore vs. ). G. Miller the undrr,
signed, rs Commissioners, will, on the Zlsr
DAY OF OCTOBER, 1867. that being Con-,
Court House Of Fairfax county, NJ! the land II
the bill and proceedings mentioned the prJD.r
ty said Miller, consisting Us follows.
LOT No. !, consisting Of 30 acres, lying ncs-
HernIon station, on the A, Il. X b. k. K ,uo.
Joining the lands OF 4. Caywuod and other.
No. ?, containing q acres and l0l poles, ~.
said road. between Fails Church ,tl N.rn.s
station.
No. 3, containing 9 acres ani 0pylc., i.e..
No. =, and on said road.
No f. containing rs acrc=, fuImcfly rra
property ui Edmund j. Lee, nenr said railroad
and located contiguous t" lot Nos ,,nd } o..
The roximity al these undS to the railroad
and OF lots Nos ,. " nnd A. /" the mlalict. ~
the District and Alexandria, render them J.
srablc.
Court -One-fourth of the purchase money IL
hand us deposit, to be forfeited on the pu..
chaser falling to complete ms purchase; Ii,
residue in three equal payments ~ ~, twelve
and eighteen months, with interest from the
day OF sMle, to be secured by Ia" boods ot til.
nurrhn-cr, and u retention OF the TIL" un,i. the
linul payment Is made. Expense, Of convey
uncc ut the cost of the purchaser.
GEO. ". BRENT
TuOS MOORE.
Fairfax CO., sep lG-lsw4w Comm rs, tHs,~
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALuA.
4 BILE FAIRFAX LAND By virtue O! p.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

A Richmond dispatch, on the best anthorl-
ty says, that the trial Of Mr. Davis will be
commenced on the 18th OF November, and
! that there will be no postponement by counsel
on either side The fact Of levying war will
be admitted by Davis counsel. The proseca
ton will argue that he has been guilty of trea
son. The defence will be that Davis, being a
citizen of State, and under its laws, his allie
glance was due to his State, and not first to
the United States Chief Justice Chase, it
is now said, will not be present at the trial.
a train load of cattle and hogs arrived at
Eynchburg, by the Tennessee train, Friday
night, and were shipped by the Orange road,
Saturday, for Lancaster, Penn. A lot Of 800
head, from Texas and New Mexico, were to
arrive Sunday morning, also from Penn.
In the U. S. Circuit Court iu Richmond,
yesterday, the suit of Mcmahon VS.. the James
River and Kanawha Canal Company to throw
the company into bankruptcy, was dismissed,
the parties having settled the matter out of
court.
The Radicals of Albemarc have revised
their convention ticket, leaving off the colorcd
candidate and nominating Judge Rives and
Mr.. Southal, editor OF the Charlottesville
Chronicle
The corner stone of monument to be erect
cd in the Soldiers National Cemetery, on
Hampton creek, near the site of one Of the
larges hospitals Of the war, was laid last week
A Christian Association has teen organized
at the University of Virginia
OpERA-GLA ANNoYANCEs. Opera glasses
are as much misplaced in the hands of impu-
dent people as are firearms in the hands of
fools And yet it would almost seem that no
one possesses an opera-glass who is not impu-
dent. 1t is bad enough to be stared at with
the naked eye" but when one brazcnly brings
to bear on you an opera glass it is uncomfortable.
No wel-bred person does it, however, and that
is some consolation. 1t is done only by those
overstocked with impudcnce. A friend of mine
few evenings since, at one OF our places Of
amusement, adopted an expedlent to protect
his wife, sitting by his side, from one OF these
impud ent bores, which proved etfectual.
On the other side of the house sat an e1fem-
mate looking young man, more gaudly than
tastefully dressed, with an opera glass, which,
after surveying the audience and selecting some
lady, he would clap to his eyes and stare at
her for minutes. He finally brought his glass
to bear on my friend S wife, who, noticing this
action, became quite uneasy and nervous.
Finally my friend took the card with the word
Taken printed on it, which he found on his
seat, apd held it up directly in front of his wife,
The hoor looked moment longer-and but a
moment and then he turned his gaze elsewhere
Those in the immediate vicinity saw the action
and enjoyed it greatly: Boor, however, find
ing that lady was TAKEN sought others, and
Iabored assiduously with his glass all the even.
inc, giving no attention whatever to the per-
forlnance. 7 Commercial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-08

AN ABYsINIAN KING.--A Frcnchman has
written description of Theodore, the Abysiu-
ian, from which we copy the following para
graph: ... ...
He is theatrical fakerer, as say the Abys-
iniaus It is just the shade which the great
Latin comic writer renders by glorlosus:.
When he gives audience to strangers, to chiefs
who come to make submission, hc leans neg
ligently on two magnificent tame lions, while
two others roll, cape or stretch at his feet; and
he eSy like e1 de (eo 9%Oin s Tni
the visitor.
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ALEXANDRIA,.
TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 8.

GEN. GRANTS Position. The Baltimore
American says AT a Radical meeting in
Galena, Illinois, on the 5th instant, Congress.
man E., B. Washburne defined Gen. Grant S
position In detail. As Mr.. Washburne is an
intimate friend Of Gen. Grant, considerable
interest is. attached to the statements made,
whichare In effect that Gen. Grant sympathizes
with Congress in its reconstruction measures,
and that he had advised an extra session, and
had used his influence with Senators to accept
the clause in the House bill requiring the as
sent of the Senate to the removal OF District
Commanders, and also favors the Reconstruc-
ton acts Every effort of his had been direct
ed to the enforcement of the laws iii their let
ter and spirit, and he had accepted the position
of Secretary of War from stern sense of duty
to the country and 10 prevent it's being filled
by johnson man. Mr. W. also stated that
the acceptance of the position was with the
knowledge and consent of Mr.. Stanton, alter
a:1ull consultation and understanding between
them. : In regard to Gen. Grant being can,
date for the Prcsi iency, Mr.. ". stated that
he had no right to speak.
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VIM. l.. EDWARDS.
LA w. L. AYLOR.
GEO. w Nj. BRENT.
WM. IL. DU LAM Y.
19--c0ts Comm rs

: 80
COMM ISSlON Frs SALE OF FAIRFAX
Y LAM By virtue ola decree Of the Coun-
ty Court of Fairfax county, rendered ut its Au-
gust term, 1867, in the cause Of Garrison Beach,
&c, VS. }. j Hotl, the undersigned, rs Com
missioner, will SELL at public auction, on MON
DAY, the list day Of October, 1867, Court
day in front Of the Court House of SAID county,
TRACT OF LAND, containing 100 acres,
the property of j. j. Holi, lying on and binding
with Sandy Run, on the road from Fairfax STA
ton to Ocooquan. about four miles from the
latter place, well watcrcd and sufficiently wood
ed, and adjoining the lands Of Garrison Beach
and others. The tract has on it number Of
shantics, and the frame Of Il large stable.
TERMS :-One-tcnth cash, and the residue
in three equal nst4lmcnts ut six, twelve and
eighteen months, with interest the deferred
payments to be secured by the notes OF the pur-
chaser, and retention Of the title, and tie cash
payment to be forfeited and the land rosod on
failure Of the purchaser to comply with the
terms of sale. Nj. ID LANI LII.
Fairfax co. sep lG-lawts Comm r of Sale.
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FOREIGN NEWS.-DlSpatchcS from I0m
state that great agitation and alarm prevail
in that city. Populations are arriving at Flo
renee, and memorials are pouring in from al
the cities in thekingdom, demanding that Rom
be made the capital Of Italy. The press through
out the country are urging subscr ptious ant
raising money for the Garibalilan volunteers
who have been wounded in the fights which
have occurred in Viterbo.
1t is reported that Napoleon has Informed
the Italian Government that it may occupy tht
territory with its troops, but they must not en-
ter the city Of Rome. Reports hourly received
fom the South show that the revolutionary
volunteers are invading Roman territory on all
sides. Yesterday, q detachment of troops was
sent out from Rome to meet the invaders in
Frosmore,a province lying southeast of the city.
A fight took place between them and the Carl
baldians near the Abruzzio frontier. The Pa
pal troops were again defeated, and compelled
to fall back toward Rome. Reports are current
that Prussia receives with favor the appeal OF
the Italian Government to the European pow
crs against the treaty of September and will
support the demand ofItaly in regard to Rome.
The last steamer from South America reports
the Spanish feet still at Montevdeo
1t is said that Lord Derby will soon resign
the Premiership. London papers Of yesterday
morning publish areport that Earl Russell, now
in Ireland, was Frustrated by sickness; but the
correctness OF the report was denied yesterday
afternoon.
The London Times says, Edward Thornton,
at rpesent the Envoy of Great Britain at
Rio Janeiro, will be appointed Ambassador to
the United States
A dispatch from Alden, at the mouth of the
Red Sea, announces that the Pioneer steamer
of the expedition for the release Of the British
captlVes has sailed from that place for the
Abyssinian coast.
Achille Fould, the eminent statesman and
fnancier, died in Paris yesterday.
Late advioes from China report that yio-
lent and destructive typhoon had visited the
harbor of Hong Kong causing great injury to
shipping. Vessels were driven ashore, and be-
came total wrecks; others were badly damaged,
and the destruction among the Chinese craft
was very great.
Mrs. L1NcoLN-The New York correspon-
dent of the Philadelphia Ledger, writing on
Sunday, says:
The latest report about Mrs. Lincoln and
her wardrobe Is, that the auctloneer here has
IecelVeu INSTRUCTIONS not 20 oHeT tue SUouS loI
sale at auction, parties having come together
and made up purse equivalent to their value,
which will be presented to the lady next week,
together with the goods, if she should so de-
sire. give the report as it comes to me,
without vouehing for its correctness. A dis
patch from Chicago says: '"rhe stories con-
corning Mrs. Lncoln's poverty, which appear
in the New Y ork papers, occasion much sur
prise here, as they are untrue They are
looked upon as an advertising dodge Of the
parties engaged in disposine Of property which
she does not wish to retain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-08

LoUDoUN CoUNTY.-A recent visit to the
Western part Of this county, gave us Il most
cheering impression Of the abundance which
crowns the corn fields, and the heavy crop OF
fruit, beneath which the trees Of our numer-
Gus orchards are groaning. The corn is nearly
ready to be gathered and the ripe and yellow
fruit-abundant beyond the means OF being
taken care offs ready for Fall and Winter
use. These evidences Of plenty and rich re-
wards to our Industrious farmers, are in pleas
ing contrast with the scene this county pre-
sented but two years ago. The unconquerabe
energy and industry of our people, and the
generous quality Of our lands, have changed
the scene, and Loudoun will soon be as pros
porous, and financially as independent as she
was before the war. For rural scenery, pro
ductive lands, locations and water-power iacili-
ties for running machinery Loudoun is unsur-
passed TO such Il county we invite the indus
trious Immigrant who lands upon our shores,
or those from the North who want more
genial climate and more fertile lands in which
to invest their capital. No better field is open
to white laborers, where they will receive bet
ter wages, and meet with more certain and con-
slant employment -LeeSJwY WaShi"ato"i"".
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KMOR 4 Y DA.

Schr. James Brophy, lO2 tons, bound from
Georgetown to New York with Il cargo of c"M
went ashore on the Romer shoals, off Sandy
Hook, at one o. clock on Sunday morning, IN an
easterly gale The vessel is a total wreck but
the crew were taken Oft and saved.
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FALL STYLES OF HATS AND GAPS!

One of the largest and most fashionable rs
sortments ever offered in this city at
JOHN WELLS JK HAT EMPONlU NJ,
1856 KING STREET.
These goods have been purchased at q very
low figure, and will be sold nj Il small advance
on cost. The attention Of my friends and Ill
others is invited, rs they will find it to their adj
elsewhere scp-llmlt
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GOLF.
M q RHNhi Ii ST.

NEW YonK, Oct. S.--God today, l445.
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ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERT 1$EE.
GRAPE CULTURE NEAR WAsHINGroN.

GRAPE CULTURE NEAR WASHINGToN. We
note increased attention to the culture of the
grape in this vicinity Dr.. j. B. Keasbey has
now some ten acres in cultivation, at his
s"Azadia Vineyard, bevond Pierce's Mill, on
the Rock Greek road to Tenailytown. He has
the proper degree ofenthusiasm in the subJect,
and has for some years given such time Us ne
could spare while carrying on an extensive city
practice to experimenting with different varle-
ties OF grapes, and testing their adaptation to
this part of the country. The soil, over q
diversified surface, with mainly southern ex-
posure, is well adapted to the grape culture,
1t is sandy, Crayely soil, made up largely OF
decomposed granite. lnthis ten acre vineyard
almost every known variety of grape may he
found, including the hybrids. The Concords
have done the best this season, escaping the
mildew that has proved so fatal to almost every
variety Of grape in this part Of the country this
year. Dr. T. set out considerable portion OF
his vineyard in 1863 InlS65 he sold about $500
worth Of grapes in 1865 he sold several hun
dred dollars worth of grapes and put up some
], 5000 gallons of wine, which will be ready to
put into market this fall. having gone through
its last fermentation. The wine in his cellars
made from the Concord grape closely rest lnbleS
Burgundy. Norton's Virginia grape makes q
heavy red wine. believed to be the best made
in the country. = Washington Star.