Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-21
NEWS OF THE DAY.
''To sho,o the very age and body of the times.

by two bottles of laudanum, one of them par
TALLY emptied A verdict of suicide by poison
ing was rendered 1t is stated that few days
ago he DISAPPEARED, taking with him checks
and bills to the amount of 81, 900, the property
of Mr.. james Gordon Bennett.
The Columbus (Ohio) Journal refers to the
great increase in the number of German EN-
igrants to this country since the accession by
Prussia of so large portion Of Austrian ter
rtory as was acquired by that kingdom during
the late war The increase is attributed to the
tact that those Germans born under the rule OF
Austria refuse to serve in the Prusslan land
wehr, or militia, from which that army is re-
cruited, and prefer rather to emigrate.
A letter from Cape May says that among
the notables at present on the island is the
Hon. James Buchanan, ex President OF the
| United States, who has emerged temporarily
from his retirement in Lancaster county to en-
deavor to get new lease on life by enjoying
the benefits of Cape Island. He appears to be
in excellent health.
Tonight, in some quarters: all OF Juplters
ioA>J
! FIVE minutes. This is 4 phenomenon that has
only been observed on four occasions, and will
not be observed this time in the j. s., as the
planet will be below the horizon On Septem-
Der 4th, however, three of the satellites will
become visible, while the planet can be plainly
| seen.
From evidence before US, says the Macon
Telegraph of the 18th instant, we teel author
lied to state that the Rev. John W. Beckwlth,
of New Orleans, has reconsidered his declen-
sion Of the Office Of Bishop, 30 AatIeringly
rendered TO him by the Episcopal Convention
of Georgia, and finally determined to accept
the post.
An order of Gen. Sickles has been received
giving the sentence OF 4 court-martlaI IN the
cases Of certain parties in North Carolina tried
for whipping colored girl. The punishment
in each case is a fine, and imprisonment Tor
longer or shorter time, and one OF the prison
ere, who was Justice Of the Peace, is dlsms-
sed from his Office.
Mr.. Dolby, the agent Of Mr.. Dickens, is now
in New York He comes to prepare the way
for course of readings, by Mr.. Dickens, in
our principal cities lie will look Over the
ground carefully, and if it appears that the
enterprise will be attended with success or
profit, he will so report to Mr.. Dickens
The battle reported from Omaha between
two hundred Pawnee scouts and q large nnm-
Der of Sioux, turns out to have been fight
nd Inn
ennes at Plum Greek, ia which the Pawnees
took fifteen scalps and captured forty head Of
cattle, and took two prisoners.
Advices from Havana represent that "a the
time for the collection OF the contribution levied
by the Government approaches, the money
market becomes tighter, and great distress is
felt in financial circles. Many public places,
unable to pay the new tax, were ab(n sus-
pending business.
The brig Ocean Belle, arrived at Boston
from Havana, brings the remains OF Captain
Thornton, who died on board, Of the yellow
fever. Two others of the crew died Of yellow
fever on the passage, and there are now two
cases on board The vessel has been sent to
QuaFantiile
The Montgomery (Ala Advertiser Of a late
date records the arrival in that city OF q party
Of ladies and gentlemen, who left Brazil last
month. thoroughly disguised with their new
homes among the hybrid masses in that over
rated country.
The preparation making by the PrusSian
government for the formation of fleet in the
Baltic is one Of various indications that Prussia
asuires 10 become a naval as well as military
nation.
Thousands of baskets Of peaches are daily
delivered in Baltimore and Philadelphia, and
they are sold at low prices.
The latest news from the seat Of war on the
River Plate, both by cable and by steamer, is
unfavorable to the Paraguayans, The Allies
are taking preparations for invading Paraguay
by land from the north and the east.
From Kingston, Jamaica, advices to the
29th of July are received A colored riot
broke out at Bushy Park, and serious fight
ensued, but ended in the capture Of the leaders.
Yellow fever had disappeared.
Gen. Sckles has approved the finding of a
Court Martial imposing fine of $3.50 upon
the captain of 4 steamer plying out Of Charles
ton, who refused to grant frstclaSs passage
ticket TO coored woman.
An order has been issued in New Orleans,
forbidding any distinction by railroads or other
chartered companies, which are common car
riers, on account of race, color, or previous
condition.
The President will probably next week 20
on little pleasure excursion for eight or ten
days. On Thursday next be will, business
permitting, attend the Baltimore Schuetzeniest.
Mr.. Gerrit Smith has pubisheda long state
ment of his relations with John Brown, in
which while denying any completely in the