davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-28

VEGETABLE AND FRUIT CRoP.-Reports
from the counties adjoining Norfolk are very
cheering in the vegetable line. The vines
groan beneath the weight of peas, though
many have been picked over three or four
times. They were quoted 10 market on yes
terday at 81 so per barrel. Irish potatoes
have not yet made their appearance, though
we are informed hy gentleman from Princess
Anne that many of his potatoes were as large
as walnuts.
The corn crop is not so fattcriBg. The cold
weather has seriously affected this grain
given saffron hue unto the tender shoots,
and preceptibly retarding their growth We
are informed that this crop gave early promise
OF an abundant yield. and we yet hope thai,
under the genial rays of an suspicious sky, the
expectations of farmers may be realized beyond
their most sapguine wishes.
The success of the fruit crop is now fixed
fact. For many years the country has not
been 50 abundantly blessed with this highly
appreciated boon of Providence. From all
sections favorable reports are received Nor
folk Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-28
A TIE NTION LADIESl
n ATTENTION LADIES II
NOVELTIESI NOVELTIES II

| would inform my customers and citizen:
generally, that I arn now prepared. to show
them one Of the best sele ted stocks of
NOTIONS AND FANCY GOODS,
that has been offered in this city for some time,
consisting in part of
Dress Trimmings, Buttons, H..
Ladies' Scent sColars Cuffs,
Ribbons, Beltlngs,
Handkerchiefs, Rulings, of all kinds.
Parasols, Embroidering Crochet and Star
Braids, Travelling Bags, Edgings and lnsertngs,
Hoop Skirts, Kid and Silk Gloves Shake Bon Boz;
nets, Black Silk Mits, Hosiery, Working and
Embroidering Cottons, Stamped and Braided
Yokes Knitting Cotton, Sewing and Embroid-
cred Silks, Combs and Brushes, Pocket Books
and Purses Soaps and Pertuneries,
These goods ali having been purchased for
cash from some of the largest houses in Phlla
delphia and New York at reduced prices, am
determined to sell them as cheap as they can be
bought in this or any other city, either whole
sale or retail, feeling confident that you cannot
fail to be satisfied after an examination Of the
stock I respectfully solicit a call:
-, % G. G. BERRY r. King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-28

RoT1cEs OF COMPREHENSIVE.

r0PARTNERsHIP.- The undersigned have
4 III formed copartnership for the purpose Of
Conducting the GROCERY AND Sls Ll9 ~ q
BUSINESS, at No TO-, corner S9eenn a49s o. y
Dorsey ] w ~ PI u IVA ST6P.
q nv 27-1m CdAhnGo -. I - ~ =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-28

D1ssoIU1los. =. 49,.
The firm of SIMPSON u al w ILL Il 'hiS
day dissolvedyby mutual consent. acoNs
o'ss 80 JAMES II. SIMPSON !
J. R. -ATWILL
Alexandra. May 10, 1867. my ll-2W
The New York herald., 1867-02-26
THE FENiANs s.

The Roberts Party Awakening Canada
Threatened Conventions BciRG Held.
The Roberts party hold secret convention for the
state Of New York At Utica to-day. The Committee on
Credentials al eleven o'clock and in the afternoon
the delegates assemble for regular business
II n. contemplated to mako nnal arrangements for
operations In Canada at much earlier period Of the
season than the public would be led to expect The
Roberts Fenans claim TO be in far superior state Of
efiiciency In the matter Of arms, munitions,
uniforms, &C, than At this time last year.
They express their intention not 70 move from
here until they feel confident Of securing foothold
on Canadian sol they go TO stay, is their laconic
preston and from the general appearance Of activity
among the body u evident trouble for the Kanucks s
brewing In the Fenian camp.
STEPHENS Panty
intend holding convention Of delegates from all the
states in the Union tomorrow, at No s1l Broadway
The opening session will Be strictly private and confined
10 the Discussion Of plans for forwarding the movement
in Ireland The remainder q the business will relate
the creation Of new form Of government for the
Brotherhood In America the election 6 ol1cers, no
General Glceson intends TO resign hs position refusing
70 be renominaed He considers he can serve the in
teress Of The organization more s6scuvsly in plitasv
cappciR
The New York herald., 1867-02-26
OUR RICHMOND CORRESPONDENCE.

Brilliant Military Ball in RichmOnd-Beauti.
full Scenes, Decorations, &c.-Music, Dance
ing and Festivity. &c.
RICHMOND Va, Feb %, 1867
Camp Grant, Immediately on the suburbs Of the city,
was last night the scene the most brilliant affair Of the
season, grand military ball, given conformity by the
officers of the Eleventh United States infantry and those
Of the Fifth battery Of artillery comprising the garrison
here The ball room, which large and commodious
was beautifully decorated with notices and the flags Of
all OF the service displaying great taste and love
for the national embems, The post band Of Camp
Grant furnished the music the occasion, piece
Of which executed with the utmost precision and
in the most admirable STYLE filling the hall with de-
lghtful melody often, unusual at ball. About seventy
five ladies' umed the affair with their presence, among
whom were large number from the city Of undoubted
Union sentiments bur such the taste displayed by
all in their charming dresses that distinction would be
invidi0us-
The whole assemblage numbering about two hundred
gaop and schotti-che progressed II delightful to
observe the magnificent costumes OF the ladies, the
liant but fine ball dresses Of the civilians present.
and some officers who preferred that mode,
they fitted in dazzling array TO the music. Among
the guests who appeared enjoy themselves
several members of the Virginia Legislature and whose
presence indicated aversion military rule their
part There also present Major General Schofeld
Department Commanded and his ladies' Inspector cen.
Gnnger, District Commander and lady. together with
Colonel Huston, commanding Camp Grant, aud hjs OIL
GERS and Colonel Dupont, commanding battery OF the
Fifth arery and his officers Everybody seemed bent
enjoyment whether military cviiian, army ladies
those from city, The dance lasted 70 tho small
hours Of the morning when the whole party present
refreshed as well enjoyed by the dance. under
stand Il IL the or the officers hero to have
succession Of these intensely delightful anairs
The New York herald., 1867-02-26
OUR MERIDA CORRESPONDENCE.

The Liberals About TO Take the Capital Of
observation-disclosures with the Imperial Govern.
mcnt-EngIand Keeping the Indians in the
Field.
MERIDA, Feb. 4, 1867
Merida, although . place almost unknown to the
world deserves some notice from you as hemp (sisa
hemp grows here in great quantities. and have CON-
menced trading with your important port A steamer
touches twice in the month in port sisa thirty six
miles from this city, her way from New York to Vera
Cruz and back.
The liberals under Colonel NJ Cepeda are just now at
the point Of taking possession Of this capital city The
imperial commissary who also the commander in chief
Of the army hardly has the necessary troops to garrison
the old San Beratz castle and the square.
The people of Yucaan are anxious the liberal
forces take possession Of this city, well the whole
country. They are tired OF government incapable
and inadequate to the wants OF the country.
Dr. Mckinney, most respectable man from our coun-
try, died here the 26th OF last month"; leaving large
family. He was from Philadelphia.
intend to write you about Indian affairs, vndi.
eating this poor country from the charges made about
the Indian scouge which has reduced the population OF
this peninsula from six hundred thousand Inhabitants
hardly one-half that number
am sorry to say that nobody but the philanthropc
English government has kept them the 1ndians) the
ned, by giving them aid in and ammunition, and
dealing with them neutras according TO the law OF
nations, which they 1.-THE Engsh} as we the Yankees)
know, respect SO much.
The New York herald., 1867-02-26

sasss - ~ ssnennss sssk lavs 4 ths Pfssad sis
sogive him time % prepare for
This vesa potahls afAG = ws given BY the Gov
eEuos Of The state Who Y quite noted patriot He
hng figured for many yeas In pubic hee lived econom.-
saAA The toasts cams early and IN 6ood They were
general andatoy Of the efforts Of the President and
many Q them altogether too obsequious for American
can o tase Jearez s not however, apt TO have his
head turned In this manner
me President gave many toasta Among others he
Americans. English and Germans Said he:--sNot
many years ago remember that foreigner was looked
upon "a . wild beast, and Stunned by every Nexcan
Ine earth was made for all, and every human
the society that pleases him most I am pleased
% see that Zacaecas is among the foremost 70 open
ner doors ana heart 70 the people Of other countries
Such policy Is wise and statesmanlike Mexico Is wide
open, and has room for every OF every nation Who
may choose to make IL his home Our lands should be-
foro drink welcome To the foreigners here assembled
The President also toasted The People OF the United
States Our Frenda-The United States and Mexico 20
mana ana hand In the cause Of republicansn, each
specung tho rights Of the other and neither claiming the
pseceCsnce LEI US drink them to the constant friend
10 this your correspondent responded -"In the
mighty struggle OF Mexico for republicanism she has
always had our sympathes for her heart large
ner territory From this heart sprang the liberal sent
Then came the for the consolidation liberty which
resulted IN the constitution OF 1857 Then the
Tor the consolidation Of the constitution and the laws OF
reform In this war lnd Mexico trembling the last
stroke OF victory but now comes mighty problem for
your statesmen-I drink to the Consolidation OF Peace
The dinner lasted three hours and half and was
table for its freedom from restraint Il wound up the
day and the journey. e
The New York herald., 1867-02-26

Commands have been mentioned by them and their
locations given OF which have confirmation; and
believing they wouldn't overestimatc their enemies we
conclude that they will allow the difference between their
egurcs and our own The hundreds Of detached COM
mands or liberals in numbers or twenty i've up 70 i've
hundred do not particularly attract our attentions but
when take them collectively they astonsh us, and we
wonder how these forces have been raised and how they
sustained 4N
The main question Is, how are the imperial au-
shonties prevent these heterogeneous dctachments
from concentrating into large bodies and TO learn the
by which these troops Of Juarez intend TO march
gouUral rendezvous stations Our four years active
experience In that great OF the rebellion in the
United States taught that 1t Is suicidal course
which the empire is pursuing by allowing o
general concentration OF its enemy in this val.
ky We fear that the present commanders are
calculating upon the experience Of past years. and in
this reliance IL made the great military blunder Of the
campaign We must consider that there new infu
snces ana new elements with the Mexican soldiers
ing from tho North that have never been properly est
Frsnch and other foreign officers and soldicrs with
ysarezs forces nos thai the whole character Of his
serres . changed We hope for she best and look 20
shsss who have the lives Of thousands now In their hands
% operate that the long years OF blood and disorder
ruin and devastation win soon bc ended. The nation
has bean upon the altar Of avengng nres FOR half
sary and the world is now looking on for adoement OF
sh long and tedious battling, and for tbs country TO
atte down In peace, gathering her elements for nd.
vancsment stretching out the strong arm OF order and
prosecen 70 the whole people from the greedy pstcian
hndheldsr 70 the lowest born Indian OF the mountains
The New York herald., 1867-02-26
wEsTcHrsTra MTElllceNct.

PRoPoxD NEW SCHOOL House,. In consequence Of the
iucreascd population Of Mott Haven and North New
York proposal 10 build school House in the latter
village hes been favoably considered BY the Board Of
Bducatlou Plans and specifications being pre-
pared so that the work may be commenced in the early
part OF the spring. The cost Of the new building will
probably be about $4,000.
BRcKLArEss UNoS.-An important movement s now
being made by the Brcklsyer Union, comprising work.
men from Morrisana, Fordham and other towns and
villages In the vicinity the main objects Of which are to
unite more closely the interests Of the trade
and TO cquazc the wages throughout the county
PrcxrocKErs os THE FoRpHaM RanRoAp CARs--lt
would appear that this section Of the ight fingered
brigade do not conne themselves alone TO the metro
pollan horse cara On Sunday evening Mr. Lester,
passenger on one Of the Fordham Railroad was re-
Heved Of very fine silver watch and pockebook con-
valnipr small amoant OF cash. On arriving at khth
street. Morrisana MT Lester observed several gentle.
meno leave the car. Shortly afterwards he missed the
articles named and started after the suspected
persons, but unfortunately failed 10 overtake them
The New York herald., 1867-02-26

panes to resume work here until the Centrs Pacific
keiFoad-one half OF the great continental one-givee
rail communication with sAn Francisco Expenses ci
70 two thirdR They practical embargo on the
general working OF the mines Of this district For
mine 70 pay these last and still yield prohs would re-
even mining expensive business but here II Is at
least two hundred per cent The saving which
the railroad viii effect for mine owners in this country
VIII itself constitute . handsome monthly dividend
and profits can hardly be computed
Ny advice 10 New Yorkers owning mines mere 70 not
70 sell Their property, with tho railroad completed
will be worth three four times what is worth to-
day ...,.,o, - =, -.
brated Midas mine has been privately compromised
the mine for two years They took sufficient ore out to
pay all expenses and build the Midas mill, OF the
finest the coast costing $125 600 besides paving
eral dividends TO stockholders IN New York number
possession and also claimed $l75000 damages value OF
ore taken out and worked BY the New York company.
The terms OF the compromise were that the latter
pany should gve up the mine and the San Franciscans
waive all damages The rocks from the mine, am
told averaged $167 ton from the time Of It's first
opening have repeatedly heard tvalued 81 0O0 600
1t would been better for the interests Of the dis
trct IL the New York company had got keeping posses.
sion They were working and making the mine yield; ;
the San Francscans are letting it lie idle and Offering IL
for sale.
doing well here is the one owning the Murphy mine in
Twin river district They have fine mill. Il and
mine cost $500 0O0 TINS company, am assured after
paying all expenses have nearly or bullion
on hand, which will DO taken on New York by
the company's general agent Mr.. Garfield.
Four other mines hero are paying New York owners
dividends.
Extremely rich discoveries Of silverbearing lodges
have been made in districts south and east of this
district during the past year. These lodges said to
be very much wider than those Of this district
The New York herald., 1867-02-26
VIRGINIA..


Marder ~ Two Union Men, Sheriff Trenay
and His Son Hcnry-The Murderers Ar
rcsted-Rire as the Stores Of Messrs. snith
q Co.-The Post Omce Damaged, &c.
WINCHESTER, Va, Feb. %, 1867.
Last night or rather this morning. most horrible
ARRAY took place in this city, resulting in tho probable
fatal stabbng Of Samuel Trsnay S late Sheriff Of this
county, and in the murder Of his son, Henry Trenay
Yesterday being the 22d Of February the Union Fire
Company gave banquet at the Taylor Hotel in honor
OF Washington. AT haf-past nine O'Clock just a. the
guests, some two hundred more, had seated them
selves the banquet table, alarm Of FIRE was given
which proved to be in the store OF Smith Co.-dry
goods-which resulted in total destr ucon Of the prop
ery The store adjoining also Destroyed the goods
harnsss partially destroyed The Post Oce was also
slightly damaged but fortunately, through the efficiency
OF energetic post MASTER the mails all saved,
and everything put to rights in few hours At about
hafpast twelve O'Clock the company repaired 70 the
banquet hall and parto0k Of magnificent SUPPER and
everything passed OF pleasantly and the company had
dispersed and young Trenay had gone the street.
when he was attacked by party Of roughs, and an
alteration ensued on politics, when he was stabbed In
the breast the wound resulting almost Immediately in
his death His father, who had to tho rescue of
his son. also stabbed in the back and at this writ
ing supposed to be dying. One OF the implicated
in the affair." Foney has been arrested; another his
brother, Robert Forney, made his escape and the officers
are now on his track who, is thought win take him
to-day
Mr. Trenay and his son were both highly respected
citizens and among the most stanch Union men in the
country Young Trcnay was worthy member of the
Odd Fellows lodge and Red MEMS lodge in this city,
and also member OF the Union Fire Company. His
death will cast deep gloom Of sorrow over our usually
pleasant and quiet city, and be mourned by large circle
Of friends.
Major Brown in command OF the troops in this place,
out his to assist in extngushng the fire. and also
in making the arrest of the murderers
The New York herald., 1867-02-26

FRANkYoRr. Feb. 2b, ls6

FRAxvoRr, Feb 26, 1861
The Louisville Democrat Of this morning repudiates
the Democratic Convention Of the 22d and win not sup
port lie nominees Largo numbers Of delegates 10 the
Republican Convention TO be hold here tomorrow, have
already arrived Ths convention will make no conces-
sion for the sake Of votes but will nominate straight
out Union ticket The Louisville Democrat Of tomorrow
will contain address from Lieutenant Governor Jacobs
to the conservatives Of Kentucky II now certain that
there will be three parties IN Kentucky at the COM
mencomens of the canvnsa
The New York herald., 1867-02-26

On Saturday last the Thistle Club Of jersey City.
played their return match with the Paterson Club at
Paterson, N. j., with two rinks from each club each
rink containingfour players side After spirited con-
test Of four hou the result was q follows Paterson
Ciub-Rink No. MI Smith, skip III; rink No. Mr.
Watson, skip 49, total 36 Thistle Club Of Jersey City
Rink No NJ Stevens, skip -; rink No Mr. Lyons,
aslorIty for Thistle Cub Of Jsrssy City IS shots
The New York herald., 1867-02-26

srRAcuss Feb rs. 1857.
Burglars forced the safes of Mcsss Richie Smith,
A. H. Gillette and r. Simpson b Co., early On Sunday
morning. but succeeded In gsssns only about s1a in
postal currency, and go fourth series nvsswsny bond
mo o75O payable 10 the order Of Charles A. Munger
and two 500 second series ssysarthirty bonds fNOs
sse1 and 10t.oo0
The New York herald., 1867-02-26

uovru.av Rxponr or 81 Loura-There were $3.50
ae,,s II 81 Louis last year. Of which as27 were frcn
,,,c choera The period Of visitation Of cholera N
vs down ss beginning July "a and ending November y
and the deaths during successive weeks were es io
iows:-h l20 75l, e91, $40, 400, 2e4 203. ii, ~,
a % The most fatal week that ending Auguss ~
Srrus which poi died from the spidemic beoAdss 13e
from other diarrh9al diseeeeA
The New York herald., 1867-02-26
STATEN ISLAND InIELlIclNce.

SUDDEN DKArH--An inquest was held on Sunday
February a. at Quarantine by Coroner James Dempsey
on the body Of young man named George Evans who
died suddenly ON beard the steamship Missouri as she
was proceeding down the bay her voyage 70 New Or
leans. Tho deceased, according TO the evidence had
hcen for some tmo suffering from phthisIs ana near
disease and was professionally recommended change
of ofciimate The jury found verdict accordingly De-
ceased about twenty-five years Of age and native
Of Stroud, Gloucesfershire, England
The New York herald., 1867-02-26

Prem tbs Turks Islands Standard, Feb e.l
The HayHsn General aalnavc, Of revolutionary noto
ricty, Who distinguished himself in the last revolution
vnicn bsoss out On the north sdc Of Hayt with the
cape for ts hsadquartsrs, arrived here Wednesday
lasl from Mosts Christi.
AZ present. ws have quite number Of Haytiens resid.
ing among us most OF them political refugees from
Their country, who quietly awaiting that turn tho
stide OF snhirs'' which will send them home WISER and,
- trusA batfer man
The New York herald., 1867-02-26

General J. A. Logan, Of Illinois and General Martin
dale OF Albany, stopping At the st. Nicholas Hotel
General Price, Of New Jersey, ana Colonel J. w.
Hotel.
~ 10 zea, Spanish Ccnsu. a Portland. Me-, and
W. Bodisco Of The Russian gasion are stopping u the
Clarendon HQtaA
The New York herald., 1867-02-26
MEETING On BEHALF Of the cstrAHs.

BosroS, Feb %, 1867
meeting in behalf Of the sufferers Of the Island of
Crete held last evening and was largely attended
Addresses were made by Rev. Dr. osgood Of New fofk,
Judge RUSSELL and others.
The New York herald., 1867-02-26
Liberal strength.

From the Mexican Times Feb Al
In order TO maintain opinion tnat there ST. 600
pains TO look the files Of the nterventanal organ
Of the French, Ere Nouue the columns or the Socidad
and the Paro Verde for proof and statistics We must
bear In mind that there b large territory in the
hands Of Juarez that there hundreds Of towns with
RaErieoDs, and that when wo make the sum total OF
divisions detachments and regular organized armies;
neures which taken sDgly are not or much amount,
when viewed collectively make surprisingly large sum
total
ts mot necessary snumerate all the petty chiefs
and commandants. but in general terms we can make
estimate, which for practical purposes s sufficient
For the correctness Of the figures give have only
refer 70 the newspapers Of the capital and with no other
xevs kn eVlsen'le our numbers I'M ;. have O. We VEN m
S ss SsSSs Savs sboSs ms '''
General PorNrio Diaz's immediate command with
may IS estimated $4,000
General Mariana EscobedO's army corps with
headquarters at the Stale capital Of San Luis
Potoet.. V1oO
fuscsments Of Pinzon and Jimepex ........... 1000
a.,:ps as: cdsr a.: M .Se. force.
Carvajal, Rodrguez and Martinez $500
Cortina ather circulating In patriotsm) 700
Garrison at NaxatiAn. 90
Garrison et GuAymoe. 800
Garrison at A.vascahentes. s.................... 3!5
Garrison ct Tarnpic0.. 4oV
Troops in detached bands In Morelia Sonora and
SlnaiOa. a.......................... Z,JW
In the States OF Queretaro Guansjuato, Puebla
su. 10000
Making total Of. 5s,s25
The New York herald., 1867-02-26

soraBun suoAr the recent Cane Growers' Conven
tion, In Michigan agreed that granuatIon Of sor
ehum eyrup be easily prcdueed BY proper treatment
and sstidactory sugar made
The New York herald., 1867-02-26

The large car wheel works OF J. \ y. y sccvhis, ON
Esplauade street, were burned on SATURDAY nsn@ Ioss
about e5 600: no insurance.
, 1867-12-06

will pass away anyhow? At same time
you have spoiled a transaction the conse-
quences of which you annot make good!
You have debarred us Of concluding q
transaction of mutual advantage to both
parties, and especially TO ourselves.
Loyal Danes and good denizens reflect
seriously upon this when the voting comes
up! We have also heard apprehenslons
expressed on the score Of silence on the
part of the United States with regard to
the future system of Government here.
We can easily understand that the United
States Government considers it as the
most dignifed bearing soTnpulously to
abstain from any attempt 70 influence the
voting. The freest country in the world
has no need to trumpet its professions In
advance. A country 10 which thousands
flock weekly from Europe in search of
liberty and happiness, wants no certificate
of good Intentions Let the transaction
be done then, as the charter parties, say,
in good faith, and we shall win the gra-
titude Of Denmark, and become the pet
Of the United States.