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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

RIcHMo22D CITI RAILWAY. We learn from
the employees Of the City Railway Company,
that the receipts CT day before yesterday and
yesterday, tell off fully two thirds from the
average Of the past Two months, There was a
dInihuton of ii pwards of seventy dollars each
day. NotWithstan ding the eagerness of the
colored people to have the privilege Of riding
in the street cars, ii appears that not 4 sufii-
cient number of them make use Of it to render
their patronage profitable TO the company. 1t
is stated that the stock, which sold for par,
with interest, before the order, could not be
sold yesterday at fifty FER cent discount =,
Richmond Examiner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

In consequence Of statement that the opin-
ion Of the Attorney General, shortly to be
published, en- the distranchisement clauses
in the Military Reconstruction acts, is likely to
be TOR liberal construction in favor Of cit-
2eus, especially that portion OF them which
relates to giving aid and comfort &C., )" the
Baltimore American, at once says, that il this is
Sc, it believes that Congress will repu1iate it.,
and hat the work Of reconstruc'ion done under
such an Interpretation will be time and labor
lost
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04
ALEXANDRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 4.

Senator Wilson addressed large audience
in Charleston, S. C., yesterday. About two
thousand blacks and two hundred whites were
present His speech was two hours long, and
consisted mainly in the arraignment Of South
Carolina as the foremost. champion Of slavery,
and in advising the people, white and black,
to unite upon the platform of the Union Rad
zeal party. Speaker Gibbons, of the
Pennsylvania Legislature, addressed large
audience of blacks in Richmond last night =
He urged them to cling to the radical party,
and abandon the idea Of confcation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

An application was made, as previously sta
ted, on Wednesday, to Judge Underwood, Of
the United States District Court at Alexandria
Va, by the counsel Of Mr. Davis. for writ Of
habeas corpus in his behalf, and the same was
granted, returnable before the Circuit Court of
The District Of Virginia on the 18th instant,
at Richmond Mrs Davis left Fortress Mon
roe for Washington on Thursday evening last.
for the purpose of obtaining an interview with
President johnson in regard to the release Of
Mr. Davis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

FINE CROp OF LAMBS. understand
that Gen. G. S. Mccm has embarked pretty
extensively in the raising Of Sheep. on the
celebrated estate known as "Mount Airy in
this county. After maj ketiDg a fine lot Of
wethnrs during the winter, he had thirteen
hundred ewes and several bucks cfr. The
ewes have sixteen hundred lambs, all said 10
be doing well. This is certainly q remarkable
increase, and il nothing should occur to pre-
vent, it will prove profitable investment TO
the cnterprising proprietor -,Shen HeToH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

The N. Y Journal of Commerce in an ar
ticle on the National Bank system, its defects,
and the facilities it affords for the establish
ment of institutions Of the wild cat species,
says: "The Selma Bank failure and robbery
indicate the necessity Of watching keeuly-we
had almost said suspiciously-thc working Of
the system
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

The Richmond Examiner advises the iarmers
to plant corn II as great iii extent as possible
1t will raw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

SAD ACCIDENT. We are panied 10 learn
that little son of DR.. James Madison, CT hi;
county, aged about FIVE years, whilst car.lessl7
handling gun, on Tuesday last, shot and
instantly killed his little sister, aged about
three years - Orange Erpositoy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

The Richmond Wing advises our Virginia
people ito realize things as they now exist. !"
We presume there are but very lew, who are
free, white, and twenty ONE who do not
have the painfully realizing sense referred
to. At any rate, it would be very strange if
they were deficient Oh that score. We have
not seen the man yet who did not ''realizc the
situation -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

Mr.. Scovel, ia speech at Camden, ~ j.,
Oh Thursday evening, 10 favor Of colorpa sui
frage in New Jersey and the North, said that
Gen. Grant told him ten days ago, that South
Carolina would force free suffrage On New
Jersey and the Middle States, and equality be-
fore the law. told Gen. Grant We wonld
take the healthfnl medicine without Rebel
force -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

Gen. Pope has appointed Mayor fer Au-
gusta, Georgia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

Col James B. Cross, formerly notorious in
the newspapers has been at his old tricks Of
swindling in Chicago, and been again arrested
in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

Mr. Robert j. Walker argument before the
Supreme Court yesterday, in the Mississippi
Injunction Case. is said to have been very
able one-one Of the ablest ever delivered be-
fore that court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

The May term Of the Circuit Court for
Orange county commenced on Wednesday lastf
Judge Parker, of the Frederick Circuit, presid-
ing We are pleased to learn that Judge
Parker, one of the best men and BEST judges
in the State, is in good health, and presides on
the bench with his usual ability and courtesy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

THE JAPANESE - President johnson yc5trr
day received the Commissioners from Japan
at The Executive Mansion. The Chief Com
missioner, Ono Tomogoro, addressed the
President, saying they had been sent to thla
country by the Tycoon, who Instructed them
to convey to the President his best wishes, and
those Of the people OF Japan, for the prosperi-
~ and happiness of the American people. &C.,
The President expressed his happiness in vel
coming them to this country, and his sincere
wishes, and those Of the people OF this county,
Tor the prosperity OF the Tycoon and people Of
Japan Ever since the treaty between the
two countries, our Government had done all
in its power to cultivate friendly relations and
advance the interests Of both couulrles.-
Nothing had been done which would prejudice
the interest Of their Government. Lately Il
line OF steamers had been established between
this country and Japan which it was to be
hoped would tend to bring the people OF the
two nations more in contact with each other,
and add to the interest Of both We had also
lately acquired large portion OF territory
which brought us much nearer to Japan, and
il was necessary that friendly relations should
exist between US In conclusion, the President
requested them TO consult their own convent
ence in making known and carrying out the
object Of their mission, and said that every
facility would be afforded them -Bnltimore
american.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

Persons engaged in fish culture have sue
ceeded 10 stocking the rivers in Australia with
Salmon, and aecima,ing the fish il their new
homes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04
liHEHb,

In Georgetown on the "a inst, Mr. n a
ANN FEARSOA, widow Of the late Joseph
Il Pearson, in the '3d year Of her age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

CRIMES. The newspapers abound with Re
cords of Crime. For example: The murder
ers Of the railroad agent at Gosport, Indiana,
have been arrested They barely escaped
lynchng Yesterday, James feates, at Bick-
ersviie e. j.. killed bis little grand-ahild,
aged eight years, with hatchRt, and then
went into his own room and hung himself. -
On Wednesday night Smith Wilson, residing
in Germantown, near Memphis. Tenn, while
talking 10 lis wife was shot through the head
By All unknown assassin He tell into his
wife's arms and expired, The NIorlders'
U1ion, at Irontown, Ohio, are iii a strike
Some mouldeTs went to work, and tie strikers
ran them cut of the town, and in the TOW one
Of the strikers, Charles Lo7erein, was killed
Joseph Leslie has been found guilty, at
Dayton, Ohio. OF murder III the first degree
for the shooting Of Miss Miranda Cuyler: at
Sharpzburg, in August last: Last night, at
Pittsburg, a girl named Mollie Griffin commit
ted suicide, at house Of i'll fame by taking
poison-Remorse and the dssertion Of friends
drove her to he act This will suf6ca for one
d.y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

A number of horses were stolen by gang of
horse thieves, along the North Mountain, in
Shenandoah. last week The robbers were
pursued, and abandoning The horses. made
their escaps-leaying the animals to Craze in
wheat field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

The n. Y. Home Journal OF only gives &C
counts Of the fashionable weddings in the
commercial metropolis --but, actually pub
fishes the Engagement" existing between Ia
dies and gentlemen, with the names in full
This must be delightful TO people who are not
"progressiVes' of the "new era =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

The elopeuent case, in StsuutoD, is now
contradicted. The Richmond Dispatch, in
which the account first appeared, says that the
report arose from the Temporary removal OF the
lady to another town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

# will be seen that the Military commanders
in the Southern States or districts are eSer-
ercising their authority, in warnings TO the
press, orders prohibiting lectures. appointing
civil officers, ito, &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

General Wilcox, commanding at I4ynchturg,
Virginia, has prohibited Il Rives Pollard from
delivering 10 that city his lecture on The
Chi7alry Of the South y Mr. Pollard has
appealed to General Sehofeld
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

h0nsie'lo# translation of Dantes Inferno,
IS subjected to considerable adverse criticism,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04
M gsEs sSe

On the Both ultinlo, by Rev Geo Il. Harris,
JOHN D. KERF0OT, esq, of Texas. ana Miss
MARY Z. CARR, daughter If J2hn Carr aSG,:
OF tauQWisT county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

drugs. PAINTS, Oils. &C.
We would call special attention to 0iiT large
~ increased stock OF
DRUGS, PAINTS
OILS, VARN ISL Les:
PATENT MEDICINES.
AND PAINT BRUSHES,
which We offer at very lowest rates and can
confidently guaranteed satisfaction
Orders from Farmers. Country Merchants or
physicians will always receive our EroulP Pr anu
best attention. JAM + q CO',
my4 Druggists, No. l45, Alng street:
Ok BRLS. NET HERRING, il store and Tor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

The Fashions jimmie June, writing 10
the National Integcncer, from Ne" York,
gives the following iii relation to the fashions,
which may be Interesting to our fair readers !;
The light summer silks AZ all in narrow
stripes or small chcne patterns Narrow shaded
stripes or one shaded, and he 0iher Of the
positive color, are very new and very much
worn. GAZE Or CAamJWa Las taken lhc
place, to great extent Of grenadines. II Is
very like grnnadine, but holds It's stiffness
better, and beng equally diaphon0ns, Is qnite
az attractive and more durable
Organizes flourish III showJ robes and lar9e
patterns, which, however, look better IN this
material than they could possibly in any other.
Nearly all the muSlinS that are not robcd
ure made narrow at the top Of The skirt with Il
deep houuce.
Cambrics are made up in the same way
The pretteSt design in canbrie consists O!
q small leal-like figure uron Il white ground,
with All exceedingly narrow bordering 10
match, which Is used for trimming one, two,
or three rms Of this bordering constitutes the
heading Of the tlounce, and the body is made
with deep yoke trimmed to match White
dotted muslin dresses are very pretty, made
in this way, with rrilI Of lace surrounding the
yoke.
The latest style Of ho0pcd skirts is nos 4
Skeleton, but has the springs woven into 4
thin cotton fabric. They will wash without
injury to the springs, and with very little trou.
Bile; and are fast achieving popular as we'll
as fashionable reputation, as they save the
trouble OF skeleton skirt covers and all liability
to accident.
Two and half and two and three quarters
are The usual size for skirts at the extreme
| 4. l.l {
gnrcd and trained dress skirt.
Speaking of skirts, we may rs we'll mention
in this connection that when partially gored
they arc lett almost plain in front, but plated
on the sides. and NttAereH and gaused at the
back
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

SUGAR FROM TIE BEEr--lt has Tor many
years been known that the cultivation OF the
beet in Europe, and particularly in France,
for the production Of sugar, has been one OF
the most Important and steady branches Of i'll
dustry Theirs called beet sugar the 'Proyi-
dence of the empire, inasmuch as it save d
the population from famine twice ia term OF
fifteen years. Not only does france lnanufac-
ture ali the sugar she consumes from the beet,
but last year size exported 10000 tons TO Great
Britain.
1t is proposed to organize in this country Il
company with sufficient capital tor The produc,
ton of beet sugar on large scale. 1t is said
that the profits will not be less to the stock
holders than eighty per cent. The new COM
pany is to be styled the '!Amerlcan Beet Sugar
Company" which is to control patents, lndlS-
pensab!e to the economical production Of sugar,
to organize under the general laws OF New
York, and to establish Beet Sugar manuiac-
tories in the United States. The capital is
fixed al $4,000, 900, in 60, 900 shares CT $50.
Seven thousand shares to be issued at once,
producing 4 ready capital OF $3.50, 900, with
which to purchase land and erect and operate
single sugar mill in Illinois to start with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

DREADFUL. ACCIDENT. In the basement Of
Parmlee & Co. srnanuiactorya Buffalo, n Y,
are several huge gvindstones, about seven feet iu
diameter, turned by steam. About third,ot
each stone reyolvcs IN trough OF water, which
trough is let into the ground, and there is four
inches Of space between the stone and The sides
Of the trough. The person using a stone sits
in a wooden seat directly over IT, 4 lew days
ago George Gilman a work man, had ',een
grinding some knife blades, and was leaving
the seal when his foot slipped upon the damp,
clayey ground, and slid into the trough in which
the stone was revolving. Mo sooner Was one
lee in than the fearful whirling Of the stone
drew, as into vortex, the whole body OF the
unfortunate man, gradually squeezing him lat
orally and perpen1icularly till it had ground
and wedged him into the trough beneath. -
Every revolution Of the rapidly turning stone
TANNED and laceraied the poor man terribly.
His agoni.,d cries brought bis fellow worEmcn
to the rescue, but their strength was Insult,
cent t. LIT the immense stone, which continued
10 revolye, although the belt had been removed
and it was uot until hole had been made in
The looi above, and chain, reaveI through Il
pulley, lowered and fastened to the stone that
fltc unfortunate man could be released. Even
that process was The cause OF intense suffering,
az the least movement OF the stone in1icted
fresh pain b. the exercise OF great care the
stone was raised and Gilman removed Ills
back was reduced to pull and one arm torn
to shrrds. His injuries were fearful, but he
bears them with great tortitude, and his life ia
not despared OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04

OK BBLS. NET HERRING, III store and Tor
~ sale by [my Al GWIN s EEChhAM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-04
FROM EUROPE.

Yesterdays dispatches by the cable from
London say that there is much uneaslness in
European financial circles as to the result OF
the Peace Conference. Earl Derby says OIL
cislly no plan has been certainly fixed upon as
a basis Of the settlement of the Luxempurs
question, though he confidently hopes perma-
nent peace will be tic result of its Deliberations.
Prussia has made a treaty of alliance with the
Grand Duchy of Hesse. An insurrecltlon has
again broken out at Catalonia, Spain. In the
British House of Commons on Thursday night
tho Liberals obtained g decided victory over
the Government on the Reform bill. The
governEentinsisted 90 prohibiting reform meet
ings in Hyde Park, and warning had been
issued against the proposed demonstration to
be held there on Monday next. Dispatches re-
ccived since the foregoing was placed IN type
say the Government accepts the amendments
Of the Liberals to the Reform bill, and has also
withdrawn opposition to the proposed meeting.
From Paris we learn that Baron Moustler, The
Minister Of Foreign Afsirs, has asserted that
the basis which has been agreed upon Tor the
negotiations of the conference assures the
peace Of Europe A Berlin dispatch says that
Bismarck announced yesterday to the Prusslan
Diet that Prussia had accepted the proposition
for the naturalization Of Luxcmburg. Saxony
approves the new Constitution for the North
German Confederation.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-04-02
~ J. B. ERWIN, Md, narg
HOlnROpathic Physician,

Offers his professional services to the cit. :.
zens of Evansville and imrn ediate vicinity
in the general practice of medicine. s,ft
Office-No. IS Main Street.
Office Hours-From 8 to D,a.m., and from
zto and = to pm. loclS.d3m i.
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d Fire Insurance Company.
9sii ain1d CHARTERED 1910. w 'iii',.a
Cash Capital. ............;.':..$l, 100000
ABsrRA ACT 18TH SEMI ANNUALs STATEMENT.
DEC. 81, 1855.
Cash on hand. in bank, and cash ssa a. no
La seas on collateral security...a 1854 81
MisoeI Investments Stocks and
bonds). par 928857 90
United States bonds, par value -. All, LIS 90
s4.A sfa sza~ i1a'ssA siioas s,7ss, o7S 50
f..fs 13sd sasI 9fio jedi ul s9nI.-z.arl--s-
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Premiums received during the -? n p
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After a year of disaster unparalleled In
the history of underwriting, involving the
destruction OF property TO the amount of
wreck or retirement of large number of
insurance organizations,
moo 80 THE HARTFORD HoH
presents the foregoing exhibit as evidence
its business is conducted, and its ability 10
encounter widespread and protracted perT
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sS- Income and Resources exceeding those
OF any other American Company confined en-
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Fair rates demanded; fair dealing
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EERCHANTs' EXCHANGE and
III GENTLEMEN'S RESTAURANT
No. 5 First street.

TRUNTZ & MENTZER, Proprietors.
The choicest Wines and Liquors will be
kept constantly on hand; and special at
tention will be given to the -. ~ =,
RESTAURANT, fil- -
where all the delicacies OF the season will
be served in the most approved style
making IL a pleasant resort for the MtR-
CHANTS and BUSINESS MEN of the city
A liberal patronage is Solicited, 13fsiI
oc23 d3m
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so, 900, 900 Capital and Assets Repre-
tl.o,fa 20 betn- sented. feso,a.-.. ~,

We are Agents for some az the Oldest and
best Insurance Companies In the country.
Policies issued and all losses promptly adj
justed and paid at this office. Rates the
same as other Companies doing business IN
Evansville. O5f4 3 al 8F1losf.s4 ~ uahrAi-5y
We are Agents for the following Conn,
painless 49,
- .i4irleQN8 rtt# 4tff4afe1 q Assets -
Mutual Benefit 81 0I2, 467r
Hartford Fire Insurance Co......... l,788,078l
Security Fire ms Co., New York. I,40I035
International Fire ms. Co., MY. 1,3486l8
Lorillard Fire Ins. Co., New York $4,000
Springfield Fire and Marine In - 80
surance Com pany .........-.-.......... 73l 500
City Fire Inns. Co. Hartford........... $4,000
Firemen's ms, Co. Chicago..........n Us, 473
Yonkers & New York Ins. Con- COILS
Putnam Fire Insurance Co........ 100000
National Travellers Insurance Co. -
lAccldentl 5U,OW
Rising Sun Insurance Company. 100000
~FLATBOAZ7S INSURED At FAIR,
RI TIES
The Portland daily press., 1867-01-07
THE STATE.

Capt. Joseph Garcelon of Lewiston, fell
from the scatfolding of his barn Thursday
morning, and sustained severe injuries. The
Journal is informed that his spine was thought
to be injured; that his wrist was broken, and
that pitchfork was thrust into his face
The Lewiston Journal says that Ex-Mayor
Ham had narrow escape from drowning .
few days since, by breaking through the ice near
the head of the eastern dam. He fortunately
caught hold of an old fiat boat, and was res
cued from his dangerous situation by some one
who CHANGED to be near by.
The town of Camden has recently pur-
chased two new fire engines-one for "the
Harbor" and the other for Rockport village, a
mile and half distant. The cost was $1,000.
The Belfast toll bridge became free on
Tuesday, by expiration of its charter which
was granted go years ago by Massachusetts,.
The Machias Republican says that the
schooner Caspian, which was run into last fall
by the steamer City of Richmond and cut
down to the waters edge, has been thoroughly
repaired at Wiswelps ship yard, and towed to
Machiasport by the Delta. ~4re,.
The Wing says there ase building at Bucks
port this winter bark of 600 tons, at Swazey
8 Co.'s yard; bark of the same tonnage at
Mr. Ginn's yard; bark of $50 tons at Buck s.
Co.'s yard; and a schooner of about 15O tons,
for fisherman at the same yard. At Frank
fort Marsh a schooner of 100 tons by Treat s.
Company.