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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22
UREIN7A NEWS.

In the Richmond market, green peas are
becoming abundant at sixty cts. per peck.
Strawberries have declined from Que dollar and
fifty cts. to forty cts per quart, and are plentl-
tul. but of inferior quality. Asparagus is
cheap and abundant,
IS; Mrs. Ann e. Kirby, who has lately returned
to Richmond from the lunatic asylum, was, on
Monday, indicted by the grand jury Of the
Hastings Court for shooting and killing her
husband. sE =.
As recent explorations proved that the fire
10 the Bright Hope pit is not yet ztinguished,
the shafts have been again sealed up and the
pit will be flooded by water.
The Lynchburg News says that the hog
cholera has broken out among the hogs in some
portions of Amherst, and is very fatal, but few
recovering from it.
Captain Childs has been held to bail at
Portsmouth, Va, for forcibly ejecting two col.
ored women from the saloon on his ferry boat.
The Norfolk Board of Trade has passed
resolutions in favor of railroad from Norfolk
: to Bristol, via DanYile. .s-.s1 -
Some citizens Of Virginia are about to obtain
patent for the manufacture OF whiskey from
cornstalks. ~.
FOREIGN News. Gable dispatches from
Berlin, dated yesterday, state that plot has
been discovered ia Hanover, one Of the Prov,
inces annexed to Prussia by the late war, for
the assassination of King William and Count
onatrsa hi IN
Berlin and Hanover have heen arrested, charg-
ed with participation ~ the plot. Earl Derby
has officially announced that the American
question, by which is probably meant claims
for reparation for damages inflicted by the
Alabama and other vessels sent out from the
English dockyards, will be amicably adjusted,
though the proposition to refer the whole sub
jact to arbitration has Teen refused. The
Fenian Col. Burke, recently convicted and
sentenced at Dublin, is SO seriously ill that his
life is despaired Of The greatrace on the
ChantillY course, near Paris, took place on
Sunday, and was won by the horse sPatrcian.
ConsoIs closed at 49,. United States Bonds
closed at London at 72aa, and at Frankfort at
774 The Liverpool cotton market was dull
and heavy, without any positive decline
IRON SLEEpERs-The Great Central Of
Belgium and the Centre Railway Companies,
have decided onsmaking trial OF iron seepers.
With this object the Great Central OF Belgium
has ordered 10000 iron sleepers, on the Vau-
stherin system, which will be employed IN the
course Of, this season; the Centre Company has
ordered 5000, which are in course OF manuiac-
ture. These contracts have been concluded at
Us. per sleeper terms which include accessory
fastenings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22
MARRIED..

On the morning Of the 18th of May, at Valley
View, the residence of T. D. Budd, esq, by the
Rev. r. | Nc weigh, Mr.. WM: Y MOSS and
Miss K. BLANCHE MCVEIGH, youngest
daughter of Townsend McVeigh, esq, all of
Loudoun.
On the 10Th instant by Rev j. L. Poulton,
at the residence of the brides father, in Prince
William CO., JOSEPH M. DAVIS, of King
George CO., Va, and Miss 5ALLIE E. GLASS
COCK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22
rREAT INDUCEMENTS
SJ REDUCTION IN PRICES
CHASING OUT STOCK OF DRY GOODS

Intending to turn my attention for the present
exclusively to the wholesale and retail Of
WHITE GOODS, FANCY GOODS, AND
NOTIONS
will offer my entire stock of DRY GOODS at
heavy discount on present prices, and those
wishing to secure bargains should call at once
Would take occasion to call attention to extern
sive stock of Fancy White Goods and Notions,
which in every respect is now as complete as
can be found in any city.
The line of DRESS TRIMMINGS cannot be
exceled in style and cheapness. 80
Sun Umbrellas. Parasols and Fans, a full
line. Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods
Department, complete. The following goods,
direct from manufacturers, will be sold at
wholesale as low as they bought, viz: Umbrel-
LIS, Silk, bingham, Cambria and Cotton, Hoop
Skirts. Of every size, style and price; Childrens
Carriages, different styles; stock of Hosiery,
Gloves, HANDKERCHIEF, Rufaings, &C., very
large and remarkably low, considering quality
Z WHITE GOODS.-A full line of Cambrica,
Nainsooks, Muslins, Bleached Cottons, Irish
Linens, Towalings, etc. etc, which are made a
speciality in stock. CHAS. w. GREEN, -
my7 SO, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

The correspondent Of the Cincinnati Com
mercial, who has been travelling extensively
through the Southern States, says shat "he
has not yet been in a city or town which Chas.
Sumner wendell Phillips might not visit
with perfect safety to themselves, and, i think,
much to their enlightenment respecting the
habits and manners Of people whom they de-
no,ince without knowing 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

1t is said that the Greek minister to Wash
ingtop, Gen. Kalergis, died last month in
Athens. A letter from Paris sayshe was taken
i'll there not long since, on his way to Wash
ingtou, and was obliged to renounce his mis-,
sion to the United States The Partisan
medical men ordered him home, and he died
soon after his arrival at Athens
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

Young Fisher, formerly Of the U. s. A., who
committed suicide in New York, the other
day, left note saying that the cause was, de-.
moralization by gambling at a faro bank. :"
What lesson! Intemperance and gambling
claim their victims every day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

Booths Diary reads like the production of
an. almost half crazed fanatic. It does not
sustain any of The intimations given out by
Gen. Butler, when he first made known the
existence of such writing: ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22
G A Z DEN Sc E D

G. EE D 5 !! s E F D 8
- E.EDS !l
W. have Just received and opened for sale our
spring supply Of fresh GENUINE GARDEN
SEEDS, comp; Using all the best and many rare
varieties, and purchased from the celebrated
Grove 5, Thorburn & Co., Of New York, an
Landreth & Son, Of Philadep hia. To our farm
ers and gardeners We guarantee satisfaction, as
to quality and prices.
We are also engaged in putting UP, and will
have ready, in few days, for inspection and
SALE great variety OF Flower Seeds, in papers
at five cents each, or fifty cents pei dozen, to
which we especially invite the attention Of the
ladies. For very small sum beautiful FLOW
ER BED can thus be obtained.
Thankful for the liberal patronage which we
received from the public in this line OF our trade
last year, we respectfully soliciLa renewal Of the
same during the p esent season:
JANNEY s. CO.,
feb 49, Druggists, AS, King street
A a r d E Fl SEE D
The subscriber has received The largest adsort-
ment Of Fresh and Genuine Garden Seed ever
brought to this market, which he is prepared TO
sell in quantities to suit purchasers. and at the
very lowest price they can be afforded, consider
ing the quality. He has also received 20 boxes
Of SHAKERS GARDEN SEED, neatly put
up in boxes, containing PA papers each, which
Will be sold very low for cash, or sent out on
commission. Before purchasing call at No. 80.
or 22O, King street.
feb If HENRY COOE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

s. Bfownlow, of Tennessee, formerly the most
ultra of pro slavery men, is now the professed
peculiar friend of the colored people, assuming
to be their espescial patron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22
SOAP, CANDLES, sc.

SOAP, CANDLES, sc.
U. II. MONROE JOSHUA THOMAS
NE0NROE s. THOMAS,
MANUFACTURERS OF
SOAP, CAEDLEs, NEATsF00T OIL, &C.,
Corner Payne & Cameron streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The attention Of dealers and consumers is cali
ed to our stock OF the above-named articles, of
our own manufacture which we offer at reduced
rates
We have also constantly on hand from 10000
to $1,000 bushels of lcached and unleached
ASHES, to which the especial attention of
farmers and others is called,
We guarantee satisfaction to all who may ia
yor US with call, feeling confident that our
prices and the quality of the articles manufac-
tured by us will compare lavorably with those
of other cities.
All goods delivered free of charge to any part
of the city. mn 1911
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

The st. Louis Democrat is in favor of Secre-
tary Staunton as next President. Mr. Staun-
ton is Radical member of "ConserVa-
tive" cabinet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22
R0OTs AND SHOES
NEW GOODS: NEW STYLES.

ri KING STREET ID
w n VA DDEY
sneo;o,,,, ;n,.;4..,l. o4ton+;oo of hry.rs who
,yoni ,,;fo % our nou
=. l,,,,.
"N''S' "o''s' A's7's ''''N
BOUTS AND SHOES,
OF every kind and description, comprising
great MANY nau s,rl.s .b;,b ,., ,,,,,,.,,ossod
for h.,,+,.a r,.,.,....,
' '"''''S' 'A% '''0'N
soo'17 "', = ''''' "''1e ree"Ntly' they can and
VIII De sol" hi''ch cheaper thnn any cid goods
Ill the market
Ladies' Bouts.
i;ai.crs
,. House sIiu..oys
uon4. :. po,t.
4" Toilet Slippers,
Thick Boots.
:.
clippers
Golored :.
Button
Lasting Boots,
n..1 >.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

III f& s. GOLD g ~
NEW YORK, May 22.-Gold to-day, 1873.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

DEATH OF ROBERT RIvEs We were great
" shocked, in common with this community,
to hear on Sunday morning of the sudden
death Of Robert Rivea, esq. son Of Judge
Alexander Rives Mr. Rives was, we sup
pose, about % years of age. He was dis
tinguished master Of Arts of the University Of
Virginia, and on leaving this institution he
repaired to the University OF Heidelberg, where
he devoted himself chiefly to the study Of Law.
Returning home from Europe some eighteen
months since, he entered the law class Of the
University of Virginia, and graduated with
much honor in June, 1866 Apart from his
requirements, be was young gentleman o.
great promise and, of most exemplary and
amiable character. This is the second son
Judge Ri7es has lost in a few years, one, a
gallant young officer having fallen in the late
war Charlottesville C7woaic7e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

asiaGsn. Pope issued an order through General
Swayne torbidding the police force of Mobile
wearing uniform To- imitation of that worn
''by the late Rebel army Ca Fridaylglast
the City Council passed the following resolu-
ton 90 the subject That committee oil two
members from each Board to which bis Honor
the Mayor shall be added, be appointed to
represent that the uniform in question is not
patterned after a Rebel uniform" but is a
copy Of the uniform Of the Central Park police
Of the city Of New York It is such unueees-
sary aud petty interferences that c cate annoy
ance and dissatisfaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

WASHINGTON ITEMS. The income returnS
to the Internal Revenue Office show as follows
w. W. Corcoran, s35, 353; Sarah H. Coleman,
sci, 754; Margaret G. Freeman, 500 ,623; W.
S. Huntington, sl3,O9l; George ". Riggs,
$57, 65S; Il. A. Chadwick, S2l 800; DR.. W.P.
johnson, SIC, l53; W. G. Metzerott $40, JOG;
Geo. H. Plant So, 702;; G. G. Willard, ST.
056; Henry D. Cooke, $69,659; Marshall
Brown, POOLS; Wm. Gunton, So 1885, Gen,
u. S. Grant, S4,798; A. r. Shepherd, $50
244 ; W. B. Todd, $l5,46S; VIM. Ii. Tayloe,
$35, 995; Alfred Ray, $24 065
A resolution has been introduced into the
board OF trade protesting against the removal
of the Long Bridge, across the Potomac
Senator Sumner has contracted Tor the con
struction, this summer, Of an elegant new house
on Lafayette square at cost OF $50, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

BooTHs BURIAL Place The following
passage from L. G. Bakers historyof the Sc
.cret Service Department sets at rest the dis
puteas to thefnal disposition of Booth ssbody
In order to establish the identity OF the
body OF the assassin beyond all question: the
Secretary of War directed me to SUNNI on a
number OF witnesses residing III the CITY q, Vi
Washington who had previously known .the
murderer Some two years previous to Ne as
sasslnation of the President, Booth had nad u
tnmor or carbuncle cut from his neck by sur
geon. On inquiry [ ascertained that Dr. May,
a vel. knowh and very skilful surgeon Of TWEEN
5ty-6ye years practice in Washington, had per-
formed the operation. ae.z
Accordingly, l called on DIR. May, who, pc
fore seeing the body infinitely described the
exact locality of the tumor, the nature and date
of the operation, &c. Alter being sworn he
pointed to the scar 10 the neck, W hich was
then plainly visible. Five other witnesses were
examined all Of whom had known the assassin
intimately for years The various newspaper
accounts, referring tothe mutllatlon OF Booth 5
body, are equally absurd. q Cen ;;Barhes,i Sur
eeon General United States army, was on
board the gunboat where a post moftem exami-
nation was held, with his assistants. General
Barnes cut from Booths neck abont'two inches
of the spinal column through which the ball
had passed. This piece of bone, which is now
On exhibition in the Government Medical Mu-
scum ia Washington, is the only relic OF the
assassn's body above ground and this Is the
only mutilation of the remains that ever occur
red. Immediately after the conclusion OF the
examination the Secretary OF War gave orders
as 10 the disposition of the body, which had
become very offensive owing to the condition
in: which it had remained alter death, The
leg, broken in jumping from the box to the
stage was much discolored aud swollen, the
blood from The wound having saturated bis I'M
der clothing. With the assistance Of Lieut..
L. B. Baker took the body from the gunboat
direct to the old Penitentiary adjoining the
old Arsenal grounds The building had not
been used as prison for some years pregions-
ly. The Ordnance Department had filed the
ground floor cells with fixed ammunition, One
of the largest Of these cells was selected as the
burial-place of Booth The ammunition was
removed, large fat stone lifted from its place
and rude grave dug ; the body was dropped
in, the grave filled up, the stone replaced, and
there rests to this hour all that remains of John
Wilkes Booth - :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

MEETING IN NORFOLK. "A considerable
number OF coored persons assembled at the
court. house yesterday afternoon to listen to
the address of Gen H. A. Pearce, of Wash
ingtnn.
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr. Henson, of the Bell church In his
city Charles H. Porter, esq, introduced the
speaker. General Pearce Is moderate radl=
cal, and his speech was mainly of 4 conserva-
tive character. He opposed mobs, violence,
and confiscaton; advised the colored men 10
labor diligently to educate themselves, and rely
upon their own exertions for homes, instead III
expecting to get those OF white men hy contiS-
cation
He said the white men in your midst are
your friends; hey own the land you can fur
Sneaking of riots and mobs General pearce
said it was The duty of the colored men to sup
port the law and aid the police in maintaining
order. He did not believe in the doctrine OF
entire social equality. There were many men
The speaker did not recognize as his equals. =
General Pearce cautioned his audience against
travelling dcnagogues who pandered to bad
appelites to obtain The colored men's votes
He spoke Of the regeneration OF Virginia and
her restoration, not as Il conquered province,
but as a proud member of tie Union; and
closed his remarks by an appeal TO The colored
men 10 be true to themselves and not to dis
appoint The hopes Of their friends who had
made them free.
Many white persons were present The
meeting was very orderly, and the freedmen
seemed pleased With the address -A0uolk
SAL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

FAILURES Dispatches by the Atlantic
Ycable, received yesterday. announce the failure
of Fraser, Trenholm & Co., cotton merchants
of Liverpool, with liabilities estimated at four
millions of pounds They were formerly largely
engaged in the blockade business, and were sup
posed to have made immense sums In chat
traffic. The announcement Of the failure had
the effect of putting up gold The firm Of
Hinde & Porter commission merchants Of
Cincinnati, also failed yesterday, owing to
cotton operations and bad Southern debts
Liabilities $170, 900.
a4ts ASGoID MEDAL will be awarded to1 the
first time time at the approaching commencement
sof the University of Virginia 10 that member
s.sof the Mathematical GLASS; who shall have
distinguished himself most in solving the
original mathematical problems submitted as
exercises to the class during thessession and at
{ the anal examination. This is new feature
in the Mathematical School Of the University,
i and was introduced by Prof Venable, who has
founded this prize by contributing forty dol
lars year for four years Sfor the purpose. -
g ( rlottesoiHe CAAfo,.acle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22
!. ALEX. .DRIA..
"WEDNESDAY I EVENING, NAY p.

-
lIHE revolution in governmental affairs IN
this country. is ayowed applauded and enconr-
aged The Washington Chronicle. the organ
Of the advanced division Of the Radical
forces. (Which those following will be requir-
ED to march up, .tells us, is useless
to sigh for theE mon, as 1T was, as that is as
muehsa matter of the past az the pyramids or
the crusades that :. whatever stands lin the
way of the future must be put out of the
sswsy that mo division into States or sections
can aceommod date our form Of civilization -
that's no patchsof land like Delaware or Rhode
Island can elect earnest patriotism that
* We must have a country ltnlitless IN expanse
to spread In no yeneralion for form
of expression or a.compaet made ina less de-
Veioped state Of society will prevent the people
-sof the IS. from 50 modifying their institu-
.stions as will bestasubserve their national adj
$ vancement, &C., I this IS plain. 1t
looks to the abrogaion; entirely of the pres
.eot constitution the obliteration Of. State
81 lneseand State organizations and to the for
81 nation Of q great consolidated Empire, as bet
- ter, stronger, richer, and greater, than a Re
publc3ofiS States. And athe Radical party as
far as possible, is tosbe educated in this doc
trine, and to besmade the Instrument Ct its ac-
conplsbmentl . &. 3 s..:s II
5sssIhe Northern papers. generally, are ex
pressiag their dissatisfaction at the release of
Mr.. Jefferson Davis, and some of their com
meDts are exceedingly bitter The, New York
Herald chimes in with what appears to. be
public sentiment, and Oh the supposition
that Chief Justice Chase, had something 10 do
with the matter, calls for his impeachment !
What is, regarded in. the South, as an olive
branch; is termed by these ultras, a 'scomplici-
ty with treason, : and g thing to be rebuked
anda.sresented. :" And, thus it is! Every show
tgiof mercy or magnaDimity is met by the politi
clans as adverse to their interests and designs,
and, Of course, is denounced Instead Of
~ peace and good will, there is constant eff
fort to stir up strife, and keep alive bad feel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-05-22

CHURCH PROPERTY. The Va. Legislature
passed Feb IS. an act amending chapter II of
the Code providing where divisions have oc-
CURED in churches or religious societies. the
COMMITMENTS OF snch church or society, over
twenty lone years of age, may, by vote OF a
majorityof such communicates, determine to
which branch of the church or society such
congregation shall hereafter belong. Upon a
report of such vote and action 10 the Judge of
the Circuit Court, and upon bis approval OF
the same, the action Of such church shall be
spread upon the minutes Of the Court, and shall
forever conclude the title to and control over
such church property.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-11-06
WYOMING OH

acknowledge to myself it was dishones
one, although I should have considered il
infamous in smother. Charlotte at las
came to my wife's aid, and her tears quite
subdned my courage. As the license fol
marriage had already been obtained, al
last gave way; and it was understood be
tween US, that as soon as the marriage
came off, which was to take place in folt
night, my plan would be adopted.
One morning In the next week l receiv
ed message from the firm to attend at the
city house OF business about some altera,
ton iu my duties. Immediately suspect
ed there was some change to be made IL
the manner of paying the weavers, which
had already been limited at once or twice
and that my accounts would be audited or
the next Saturday, the last in the month
When | arrived there was no one in the
connting- room, and on the desk was a new
blank check book. The devil prompted
me, and neatly abstracted from it blank
check and put in my pocket. When
saw the head partner he received me very
coolly, and told me that on the next Sat
urday my books were to be examined and
a new system was to he adopted. / prom.
ised everything should be in readiness, and
left him.
was now desperate, and / resolved on
forging my employers name to check
for one hundred pounds; but when l took
the pen in my hand lost all courage
Still, argued, it must be done; and
went to the public house, and after drink
ing two glasses of gin and water, had suf.
ficient nerve to commit the forgery.
But now, how was | to get the check
cashed? At last l remembered that my
daughters suitor was to call in the eve.
ming, and | resolved to make him my tool
When. l arrived at home | again applied
to the bottle for courage, and as he was
leaving the house | told him should be
obliged to him if he would get check
cashed for me at the London and County
Bank the next day, and bring me the
money in the evening. He readily prom
ised to do so, and kept his word; but un-
fortunately he was personally acquainted
with the cashier, and they had some little
conversation together on different subjects,
To shorten sad story, the fraud was de-
tected ard l was tried and found guilty.
My employers recommended me to mercy
on account of my previous good character,
and was sentenced to only three years
Imprisonment. My daughters marriage
was of course broken off, and my wife has
since died of broken heart. Some wea-
vers kindly assisted my children, but the
youngest were sent to the work-house and
my family broken up. have paid dearly
enough for a couple Of years gentility.--
When leave here, God only knows what
l shall do; my character is gone, and no
body will employ me.