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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06

The question as to whether Virginia or West
Virginia has Jurisdiction over the counties OF
Jefferson and Berkeley, in the Old Dominion,
will probably come before the q. :. Supreme
Cont on Wednesday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06

SENATOR WILSON IN CHARLEsToN. I he
following il the report Of the conclusion or
Senator Wilson's speech to The c"lole'i people
in Challt ton: Lay down your platform at
principles invite everybody 10 stand upon it,
give to all the right hand Ct fellowship, and
YOU can carry 36GtL Carolina fur he great
Republican Union li5erty loving parry Of The
county is twenty nr thi,tY Thousand majority
Cheers The liretlHirn nt S0n'li Carolina
hold in their hand: he ;lraint.a Of HE State
They can place ii abreast OF he Hlusi liberal
and progressive 'Statna in the country. "l tn :
can fr. false an,i r,crGant, ard -l /; nnrr be
hind the agr, tn.. leGi~inn al III tnrLlllr" an.
| The lity of H.. friends Wal y"u It" HE frat
I&huuit 81 I'VE will. All ri' S"n III favor
Of ,riny it, hold NJ you hand l'i'"'loan1 :. 81
| hunIa we've here '>Ireated All opposed 10
doing It, hold mp their handH he sallt'
| number u! hands were. ayain ralSrd, 10 tEi'
| yrr,L anna, rmcnt Of the white portion At The
| audience. Mr.. Wilson a"t himself to c"rrtc!
irp the hIunder ui the rnlorrl people, and
again l.tl Tie affirmative AMI negative OF Ii:e
urrsl ton III :: way that conf! nn' Im inl>nnd'r-
stood. This time all hands were rnla' d III Tie
! affirmative. and nntr IN !l:,' negative" In Che
course Of >n!!lr further rrinarhS. ar " IIs''n
declared that tl:c lyai people "i ia" r"t!n rs
would keep the t,n.rrrnIrnt ~ ia" hands "i
| its iri.nd- Norl, and South and ihn! II the
ncrs1n: w',n an. now dSlranchscd as:,i$t loyn!-
| " IN the wnyk of Reconstruction their dISablII-
ties would be removed This he stated AZ his
own opinion and belief and no: by any AL,
| thorty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06

The building on Tenth street, formerly
known as Ford's Theatre, in Washington, will
hereafter be known as the Army Medical
Museum and the records of the Pension Dvi-
sion of the Surgeon Generals Office are de-
DoSitel there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06

The application made by Mr. Jefferson Davis
for the writ Of habeas corpus. is published. =
It is in the usual form, and states the length of
his imprisonment, sc. The correspondent of
the N. Z. Times says that bail to the amount
of one hundred thousand dollars tor the release
Of Mr.. Davis will be rendered, Augustus Schell
and Horace Greeley becoming securities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06

The New Orleans Times speaking OF the
Registration 10 that city, says: More than hall
of the white citizens fully qualified under the
law are turned away, whilst every colorcd man
who applies is Immediately accepted and regis
tered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06

An Equal Rights State Convention" il
proposed in New Jersey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06

The Charlottesville Chronicle, reviewing
late occurrences says: owe have come pretty
much to the conclusion that We have made
enough Overturcs to the colOrcd people for the
present, and until they are met in mere
hearty manner, we are inclined 10 leave them
to manage their own affairs J"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06

: AFFAIRS IN AMERICA.-lt is well, some
times to look, at the opinions of the public
outsWe of the country, with regard TO affairs
at home Here then, is extract from late
number Of the London Morning Post:
EVERY ono who feels an interest in the vel
fare of the great American Republic-and who
does not?-lnust regret the embarrassment in
which not only the Executive and the Con-
eress, but even the people Of the United
States, at present find themselves. Whilst the
North was still engaged in what appeared to
be a fruitleSs attempt to reduce the South to
subsection, the former was warned OF the diff
culties With which, even if successful it would
have to contend. The event has proved that
these anticipations were substantially correct
though in one sense they were fallacious. The
difficulties are, in truth much greater than it
was believed they would be, but they proceeded
from an unexpected squeeze. 1t was supposed,
as we'll from the manner in which the war was
carried on as from the ndependentspirit which
actuated the South in maintaining so gallant
and stubborn resistance, that it would be i'm
possible 10 reconcile the inhabitants of the
Southern States to common form Of govern
mcnt with their Northern rivals. When the
war came to olose, however, the world was
gratifed at finding that the Confederates
eyinced their readiness to abide by the result
of their unsuccessful appeal to arms. With
out exception, the several local Legislatures in
what were previously the slaveholding States
hastenei to accept the new order of things to
ratify the proclamation issued by Mr. Lincoln
abolishing slavery, and to take every step in
their power to facilitate the work of reconstruc-
ton in which the Executive protested to be
engaged. At that moment but one thing was
necessary for the re establishment of the Re
public upon basis which would at least have
held out some prospect Of stability. This ele
ment was the concurrence of the victorious
party, and this element was unfortunately
wanting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06

The Warrenton Index says that when We
stated on its authority that John Butlcr had
escaped from the jail in Wamenton," we over
looked the sequence, that che took the Sheriff
with him. ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06


Leonard Scott u Co., Of New 7 ork, have
published the April number of Black wood 5
Magazine. Its contents are Queens Elizabeth
and Mary; Heman's Ancient Christianity !;
Japan The Army Manhood Suffrage and
the Ballot in America Letter never sent; the
Brownows-continued the Ministers and their
measures The articles on suffrage and the
ballot in this country will particularly attract
attention.
The May number Of the Southern Planter
has been received. 1t is an excellent agricul-
tural periodical.
The African Repository for May contains
many articles of interest to the friends OF the
Colonization Society.
HENRY WARD BEEcHER. is the
matter with Beccher, just at thispresent time ?
The Seneca, Ohio, Advertiser says that in one
OF his late sermons be thus poured forth
his utterances' on the subject Of congressional
and legislature corruption:
Inc men at Washington and Albany sold
Their country they sold their humanity and
their honor, and the trusts that were mt nnon
them hy y q their constituents they were debau-
chers OF the young, they were the troitors :.
they that lifted the sword were NOT half 90
much traitors; they that despoiled tba ola
banner and trod thunder foot, thew that 6rad
E upon the Government of the United State.
were not hat so much traitors as those verm;n
who are crawling under the foundations and
destroying by, corruption the vital power of the
Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06

The New Express says, Bread is now az
high, if not higher, in this country than ever
known before In 1916, when there were
short crops both in the United States and
Europe, -four sold at SIS per barrel, and In
dian corn at S. per bnshel, the currency hen
being specie. Now good flour commands from
SIS to SIG per barrel, and Indian corn, we be-
lieve, is rs high as in 1916. :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06

The Pubic DEBT. The statement Of The
public debt has been published. 1t show;
that during the month of April the debt bear
log coin interest has increased S4l ,32l, $50
the deLt bearing currency interest has decreas
ed s37, ,070; maturel debt not presented
for payment has decreased 1893, 49, and debt
bearing no interest has lncreased 81, 1913, lG2. so,
making the increase Of total debt during the
month $5,l71 1924 40. The amount of coin in
the Treasury during the same period has in,
creased S., 1913 900 ST. and the amount of cur
rency decreased $780, $685. leaving total
amount Of debt less cash in the Treasury, Nav
lst, 81, G4l, e74 10 less than April lst.
DEcAalPs WITH THE FUNDS Business
circles in this city have been exercised during
several days past by the rumor that a
Northern man, who was partner 10 bust
ness house in this city, had suddenly decamped
with all the funds belonging to the firm, and
had left his partner behind with the bag to
hold The amount thus said to be carried off
Is stated at some thousands Of dollars, and as
the effects of the firm will barely meet lis liza
bilities the remaining partner who Is Baltl-
more man, will come out al the small end OF
the horn. The telegraph has been freely
used but with no success, as the absconding
merchant had not been arrested at last ac-
counts. '-NorloM Day Bo0k
The old and we'll known firm Of PEBBLES y
Co. of Petersburg, have failed. Their llablli-
ties are stated at some $50, 900 or go, oOo'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06

The old and well known tlrm OF OF Peecles ID
Co. of Petersburg, have tailed. lheir on ilapill
ties are stated at some S2O, OOO or e2o,ooo'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-06

TALENT, NOVELTY, WONDER,
INEV Try DEPAkIANhN i
Arc salient points, plninly discernabIe in the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-12-11

NEW York, Dec. lO.-The Times
Richmond special says: There will be
probably 500 delegates ut the Conserya.
tive Convention on Wednesday, Ex.
Congressman Thomas s. Flournoy is a
delegate from Halifax county. lie is a
representative man, and says the Con-
ventiJn Will he opposed 10 universal
suffrage, but favors an impartial suf.
fringe on educational aud property
qualifications. The Convention will
also favor Grant for tho Presidency OH
the New York platform, and will
dress will DO issued 10 the people OF tho
United States setting forth these views.
A radical caucus will be held on
Thursday night, 10 nominate n Cover.
nor aud other State officers,
Senator Wilson will be hore to.mor.
row 10 look after affairs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-12-11

NEW YORK, Dec. lO.-Iu the U. s.
Circuit Court, In Brooklyn, yesterday,
Judge Benedict sentenced Edward
Duffy. who had been convicted OF ii.
llcit distilling, to the Albany penIten.
tiary for thirteen months.
The Rising Star yesterday brought
F6l ,44B In treasure from California.
NEW YORK, Dec. l0.-The iron and
other manufacturers in convention
here yesterday approved the call for d
national convention Mt Cleveland on
the 18th mat. 10 propose u removal OF
all taxation on domestic manufactures
except luxnries. They also adopted a
resolution favOring raising taxes sum.
Client to pay the interest on the public
debt and current expenses Of the Gov
eminent.
New York, Dec. lO.-The FenIan
Col. Kelly has not arrived. The person
mistaken for him was Captain Carroll,
who has been confined In Mount Ioy
prison for upwards OF Is months,
The Heraid's petition 10 the AssocIa.
ted Press to be allowed 10 retract its
letter OF withdrawal. has been under
debnte In the Association for two
months. Mr.. Marble, OF the World,
held that the membership and interest
ofthe Herald In the Association 10 be In
fact and law terminated to take effect
December 8lst, nnd therefore the Herald
could not become Il member niler that
date, save by unanimous consent,
The Association has decided by ma.
lority vote that Il could not grant the
HerHld'B petition.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-12-11
BIZ THE GABLE.
Adyisss 70 The lothOi December

LrvERPooL. Dec. 10. THE crew OF thG
ship 7. j. Sutherland, before reported
lost have Nil been saved. The sbIr
Toronto, which went ashore In the Mer.
ssy, was broken up, and Is . total loss
LONDON, Dec. lO-Noon.-Consol,
% 1916; U. 8. Bonds II s.ls; Illinois
Central sei Erie AK. :
LONDON, Dec. lO,-The action OF Tho
United States House Of Representative
on the resolution for the Impeachment
of President johnson, excltes consider.
able comment.
The Times has an editorial, in tbs
course ofwhich 1t highly praises The
House for refusing to impeach thQ
President, and considers this vote as
representing the course OF practically leg.
islation. II expresses fear, however,
thatthe President will accept the act Of
the House as q new endorse Of his
policy, and from this concludes that the
old hopes Of sound reconstruction n,psl
be deferred.
LONDON Dec. 1O.-1t Is inferred from
the tenor Of the speech made by
Rouber in the Corps Lesislatlf, that the
French Emperor has adopted the poll.
cy In the Roman question which coin.
cldeswith the views aud desires Of the
clerical party. This impression Is
strengthened by thetone ofthe French
press since the speech was delivered.
The Liberal journals are greatly dissat.
ished. while the Clerical organs seem
jnbilant.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 1O.-Fenian sympa.
thizers are making extensive prepara.
lions for public funeral in Liverpool
on Sunday next, In honor Of Allen,
Gould and Larkin, but the orangemen
threaten to break up the procession
and 1t Is feared a serious riot will en-.
sue should the proposed demonstration
be attempted.
BERLIN, Dec,lO. The Prnssian House of
Deputies voted to transfer the expenses
Of the Foreign Office Of Prussia to the
Budget Of North German Conteders.
tlon.
Hon. George Bancroft, Minister of the
United States, had an audience yes,er.
day with. the Queen.
PARIS, Dec. 1O.-Minlster Rouber has
made some official explanations in re.
gard to the old Luxembourg dispute.
He afirms that the frat suggestion for
the change Of The frontier came last
year from Prussia, aud declares that
since thesettlement OF the controversy
which followed, by the London Con.
ference, France has entertained no
thoughts Of territorial extension BY me-
COLLATION. or conquest
BERLIN. Dec. lO.-The private treaties
indemnifying the displaced princes Of
Hanover and other provinces annexed
by Prussia, were to-day approved by
the Diet.
Dreys, the inventor of the needle
gun, is dead.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-12-11
Whisky DlstiIlers' Convention. Rev.
enue PrAnds.

NEW YORK, Dec. lO.-The. Herald'f
Washington special says: The Con.
vention TO be held tomorrow, OF the
whisky distillers and commission men
Interested In the business, will be the
most important OF the kind that has
yet taken place. The call emanated
from u meeting held In New York on
the I'D Of last month.
An extensive distiller, Mr.. CurtIss, oil
Quincy, Illinois, intends to prove that
the Internal revenue officer has failed
to collect i've cents q gallon on the
quantity OF whisky consumed In the
State during the past six months. The
bonded warehouses, II will be shown,
ARE u great source Of the prevailing
frauds, and the easy manner In which
revenue collectors and others acting In
collision manage TO hoodwlnk the
Government In taking whisky out OF
bond, os,enslbly TO be sent 10 Europe,
when II Is really on It's way TO Calilor.
MIA, aud into rectlfylng distillerIes In
eastern cities, will DO exposed very
clearly.
1t will be urged upon Congress 10 tax
all whisky before II leaves the distiller-
les, and reduce the tax to twenty cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-12-11

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-It Is possible
that the House Judiciary Committee
will report against allowing any extrt
mileage TO members Of Congress; also
that the House Committee on Freed
mems Affairs will recommend con
tinuance Of the bureau until after the
Southern States are admitted torepre
sentaLion In Congress.
AT meeting OF the colored working
men OF the District, held last night, i
committee was appointed 10 devise
means OF securing fair proportion o.
employment on, the public work.
The bill striking out the word white
from the charter Of this city
and Georgetown, and from ali
laws OF this District, which passed thu
House yesterday aud tho Senate or
Thursday, went 10 the President THU
afternoon. A veto Is expected.
The House Military Committee has
decided 10 report bill abollshlng all
Brevet ranks In the army, and pro
hibiting any further brevettlng OF Of
ticers, except during the time OF active
war, aud then only for gallant and
meritorious conduct In the face Of the
enemy.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-12-11

sr. LOUIS, December 9.-To.day ha.
been a peculiarly fatal one TO the
wealthy and well.known citizens o.
st. Louis. no less than four OF them
having died. First, Il. s. King died
early this morning, followed soon after
by DR.. Adrion, one OF 81. Louis best
known and most respected citizens,
Then Edgar Ames, the well.knowh
millionaire and pork packer, and then
Edward William Johnston, u brother
OF the rebel General Joseph Z. Johns.
ton. He was slxty.elght years old, and
had been, most Of his life, connected
with leading newspapers OF the West
either as editor or correspondent. Many
persons will remember the brilliant
letters from Washington which he
wrote, many years ago, to the Philadel'
phlA North American and the Louis.
Vile Journal over the name Of IN Sc
0rAfntsin
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-12-11

NEW YORK, Dec. lO.-The Times
special says, another veto may soon
be expected from the President. The
House to-day passed, for the second
Time, the bill TO strike out the word
white" from the laws of this district.
regulating the selection OF juries; leay.
Ing the colored taxpayers equally
eligible with white. This bin passed
both branches Of Congress In july last.
but YVES subjected toa pocket veto bv
the President. Should Congress- taka
It's usual holiday recess il will aeain
share like fate. '''''-
The National Republican Committee.
who are assembling here, may postpone
me holding OF the National Convention
TIL July, when all the Southern States
are to be admitted. The chances ara in
favor OF Chicago being the place OF
meeting. "
The House postal committee have de.
cided 10 report u resolution recurring
the Postmaster General TO nermIt az
members OF Congress 10 inspect the m /.
pers on file In his department regarding
the removal and appointment Of Post.
masters In their districts. Heretofors
the department treated that clNss NJ
papers as confidential.
Commissioner Theaker, of the pa,an,
Office. to-day received notification from
the President that his resignation would
be accepted IL rendered. II il nnder.
stood that the difference of oninIon
between him and Secretary Browning
regarding the distribution OF the ma o
tronage OF the office. was tho occasion
OF the notification written by the Presi.
dent himself. ''''
The Ways aud Means Committee
concluded examining the report from
the Treasury Department regarding the
collection OF the whIskey lax, Il In
probable they will approve of Com.
missioner Wells recommendaiion 10
abolish the present system aud lax the
capacity Of stills. '''N
General Grant and large nnm.
Der OF prominent army officers
have asked the Military Commit.
tee OF Congress to enlarge the
subsistence department OF the army.
The House Military Committee nre
considering the matter and will report
on Il shortly.
The new Commissioner of AgrIcnl.
ture has given out that no persons need
apply for appointments In his bureau
as he ID reducing the force.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-12-11
FROM WASHINGTON.


Results OF Late Legislation ON Trade
The suffrage Queaiion...seward OF
hts neesnt Acquisitlons.--The span
thh Government AiaFmed...sherinn
Preparing Hepert.-.1he Austrian
lllssion - Iletrenchment.. Is. Political
observation-disclosures.
WARRINGTON, Dec. g. The settlement
o. the impeachment question and the
passage OF the anti.contraction bill, will
have Il good effect on trade. There ID
no doubt now that the latter measure
can b. carried through the Senate by y
small majority. IS
Tho next important party question In
Congress will be ound In the bill pro.
viding forequa suffrage In all national
elections,
Secretary Seward Is using every
proper means TO induce the Senate 70
ratify the treaty for the purchase OF
the Islands Of 81. Thomas aud St. john.
Many leading merchants have written
here iayofing the purchase Of these
The Spanish Government Ii alarmed
~ Mr.. Seward's plans for the acquIsi.
ton Of territory, and the Spanish Min.
Cnba was la IN sScrata " svs "s Nv y,
ture oocnnatien. : w ~ ~
Gen. Sher,nan n hn.,,v an ~ s.ad ,,on
| his report al ma doines ~ M TndSS IN
Peace Communion. whIch VIII Ia =
lengthy document. Z
Ex-senator Foster 10 10 be urged Tor
the Austrian Mission again.
The estimated expenses of the de.
partnnents for tha naSt fiscai vanr ~,
10 S22S O0O, 90. TING Honss Viii IL cu. III \,
down "a sls tSs On an mi sAs9 ""s WV ~
Governor DenniSon has arrived here.
He fayors holding the NatIonai Rsnnb.
lIcan Convention NJ siheinnatli in .Inne.
ne thinks Thurman viii Ia eiecisi
Senator from Ohio.
Thasa IL 4 ~, jasi,, 40 ,ho f,..,,.t.....
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-12-11
PRos, CHICAGO.
A Fashionable MISUNDERSTANDING.
Trade.


CHICAGO, Dec. 9.-Samuel McEwau
laborer In Thorne's packing house, ID
this city, on Saturday, fell into vat O
boiling lard, and died from the efiectl
of his Injuries the same day.
This morning another lGborer In the
packing house was severely scalded In
the same way, but he may recover. d
The fashionable circles of this city
and State, are pleasantly excited ovel
the anticipated marriage OF Carrie s.,
daughter Of Hon. J. W. Cation, OF otta'
wa, and Norman Williams, Jr., OF this
city. The happy event takes place on
Wednesday evening next, at the ele,
CANT mansion OF Judge Cation. About
one thousand guests are invited, and
It will probably be the most magnlti
cent event OF the kind that ever occur.
red In the State. Miss Cation Is a lady
OF rare beauty and accomplishments
aud Mr.. Williams IL one OF Chicago't
rising young lawyers. The brides
tr0usseau comes from Paris, as well ii
those Of the bridesmaids, six In mum
Der.
Our Chicago skating parks inaugu
rate the season tonight.
The holiday trade opens briskly this
season, and promises to be berry large
and even profitable.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-12-11

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. .. Major General
Phil. Sheridan was hero to-day, en-
route for his old home In Perry county,
There was no popular demonstration
either here or ID Cleveland, whore no
spent the Sabbath. fi.
The Board Of Public Works arc hold.
Ing their annual session. 5 IN
The Scioto was Awarmlng with aka.
tere this evening, one Of whom, q small
boy, broke through the Ice, and was,
with difficulty, rescued by his compan.
Ions ffoln drowning.
Certificates for reiundlng lax illegally
collected on National Bank shares, are
oelng prepared at the Auditors Office,
under the resolution adopted by tho
Legislature last winter. "A separate
one mas 10 DC issued for each stockhold.
or, and II will DO some DAYS before they
parties, -