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rive al KeOkuk al 700 m.
Elegant Sleeping Cars run through be-
tween Hamilton and st. Louis.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01
Reported Territorial Acquisitions.

The newspapers report that the President
comm unicated to the Senate, 10 its executive
session on Saturday, treaty with RUSSIA, by
which that Power surrenders to the United
States the sovereignty over all of Russian
America and the adjacent islands. 1t is under
stood that the price to be paid for this territory
is about 100000. The treaty will probably
be taken up this week by the Senate The ter
ritory to be pure based covers 900 square
miles, and has about 10000 inhabitants. Ii
comprehends all the American coast Of the
Pacific and the adjacent islands north Of the
parallel of 81 4c', extending some GOO miles,
and nearly excluding British America from the
ocean. Its chief value lies in its fisheries and
its fur trade. The principal settlement is New
Archange town of about 1000 Inhabitants
on the island of Sitka. Of the population OF
Russian America about 80, 900 are Esquimaux,
and the remainder are Russians. Creoles, Kad-
locks and Aleeots. The English representa-
tives at Washington are reported as deeply
chagrined, land it is said that Sir Frederick
Bruce will telegraph to Earl Derby for instruc-
tons to protest against its acceptance by our
Government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01
lCQNMUNICATED.


THE CoNMuTEE on LlGHT.--A subscriber
the present City Council, has had 4 meeting;
and at that meeting discussed the following
questions rs clerk of the Gas Works ne
cessary? If necessary, ought he not be re=pon-
sible to some body or some authority for an
honest Discharge of his trust, inasmuch as he
handles about intern thousand dOhln35 year,
of the Corporation money. Three OF the
''com nittce' voted that the services OF clerk
are necessary, and also that said clerk ought to
be elected by the City CouGcil, aud that SAID
City Council ought TO require OF SAID clerk, a
bond sufficiently large 10 meet the necessity OF
the case and passed resolution 10 this effect
to be presented by the Chairman Of the Com
mittee, to the City Council for its action upon
the subject One Of the committee thought
he knew more than his three associates about
the matter and said, the City Council ought
to have nothing to do with the clerk, and that
if he did handle fifteen Mousnnd dollars of the
peonle' money, he had no fears; but his three
associates took issue with him aa stated above,
and with comucrdabe ln0desty voted to refer
the matter Of The clerk and his election TO the
CITY Council We have been at two meetings
of the Common Council, since the Committee
on Light had It's meeting, and we have heard
not word Ct either tnc report CT the Com
mittec or its resolution.
There are three parties at the Gas Works,
who handle all the money Of the establishment!
and il is NOT exactly fair to consider one OF the
three hot az responsible and reliable rs the
other tWo, and require him to gave bond with
security, when the other two handle the same
money without bond or security. This Is nos
Just to those who 90 security ior the one OF
whom bond is required. This matter OF The
Clerl, o! the Gas Works, is certainly Il subject
OF more than ordinary importance, and should
be attended to in a business like manner, and
not be entrusted to luck Tie Council should
elect the Clerk, and require him to give !
bond. We are surprised that any one should
be found 10 make objection. The Common
Council will not trust its Clerk without Bond:
and lie handles not one cent 81 money but
here is an officer o. agent Of tho Corporation,
who handles fifteen thousand dollars year,
and IS accountable to nc one CT 10 law The
City Council cannot be too aircumspect in this
matter, for negligence on its part, will amount
to culpabiiy, SUEscRInEH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01
z U 4 Q p Z.
LATEST BY ALTA MTG CA Bile

Our advices by the cable stale that Governor
Eyre, who had l,een arrested On the charge Of
unlawfully executing one Gordon, y nulatto
malcontent, during the heat of the Jamaica in
surreetion, has been acquitted after brief ex-
animation The early sale Of the Grand Duchy
Of Luxembourg to France by Holland is spoken
the Presidency of the French Corps Legislatif.
A telegram from Brussels states that pla-
cards hostile to Prussia and tavorng an ALI
ancc with France have been posted up in the
streets of Luxembourg, a dependency Of Hol
land. The Prussian commander Of the fortress
has complained of the insult offered 10 his
Government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01
STOVES, TIN WARE, *.


"a y - y II " - III = -
having determined t. resume his former Du-iua-.
in Alexandria, respectfully Nnnouurcs - The
public that he has opened his establishment o.
no. 43, KING STREET,
below Fairfax, on the north side, where he j.
prepared to furnish the public, with every de-
scription Of articles in his line, which may he
waited: His assortmcn. Of 600 X Z
STOVES, Will embrace every variety, and 81
the best descriptions. lie would CEumerAtri
among them, NoELi: Cook Stove, the best th&.
was ever in use, and well deserving lis Eama--
the LILLY, the PALMETTO, and Others.
His TIN WARE will be found equal, II 40
superior. to any ever offered 70" sale in A!cEgH-
dria, and housckccpers can have any deScr!Y-
ton of ware Of that kin@, which they may need.
he invites an examination of his goods, and
presents such selection IS cannot fail to please.
All kinds Of ROOFING and SPOUTINC,
executed in tue best manner ana on the loves
terms.
An experience Of forty years in this bushes.
enables him TO claim that ne h&s q prHct.ca.
knowledge Of it, IL all in mis- branches. he J.,
desirous Of not only accommodating, but giving
satisfaction 10 his customers and 10 nj! purcha:
ers, and they may be assured that what he sell
them will be Of the best materials and Of the
best manufacture. He will warrant whatever
age by constant ami personal attention to His
Establishment.
With this announcement he will open h]@
Manutactory, willing 20 show By his efforts thai
the patronage he asks: will rebound 70 the adj
vantage of those who bay, az well rs Of him "h%
sells. and that the citizens Of AlGXundria ana
its vicinity, need not go elsewhere to purchase
what can be procured in their own city from
one Of their own people. ~ I2-ZAWLI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01
ED

al The residence Of hi: son, Phli,p " len
berg, in his ninety eig hth year, JACOB VEIN
BERG, & native Of Germany. In recording
this mournful news, it will moi be alniss TO state
here how, through as5iduity and tender care,
by his son, ana especially by his daugh rcr-
in-lnw, the old age Of the departed ha: been
made cheerful, which otherwise would have
been It burden 10 him, the deceased being, for
many yeara, an irnbecie, and nothing but {"
mere child, requiring the most assiduou: care.
May We aIl follow the example Of this worthy
family, and help 10 prolong the day II cur pa
renJ:.--L Bait sun please copyI
On Sunday, the oath ult at The residence 81
her father Ludwel Lake, near Kecto.' 9 eros:
Roads, Fluquicr county, IN th: i9lh year her
age MARY AGNES, the Wiz. II Andrew J
Barrier.
1t Forcst hin. Albrnnrlr comfy, March
24th, Col. ia VI - T. WATSON ia tic 18th
year Of hi ag".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01
ALEXANDRIA,
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL l.

CoNaREss adjourned on Saturday till the
first Wednesday in July--July 3-wheu, unless
there shall be a quorum of each house present
the session will be adjourned till December
The President signed all the bills of any i'm.
portance sent to him, including the Senate
Deficiency bill, the Tennessee Militia dill, the
bill forbidding payment of claims to owners Of
slaves, and that authorizing the Clerk of the
House Of Representatives, to designate papers
throughout the country to publish the laws,
&c. In pursuance of proclamation Issued by
the President on Saturday, the Senate will
meet at noon to-day to consider AID act upon
the large number of nominations for Offices now
10 its possession, and such others as the Presi-
dent may transmit, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

We have received Leonard Scott 4 Go. S
republication of the last number Of the Edin-
burgh Revicw--Contents British India pol.
icy Adam Ferguson; Private business Of
Parliament Rawlinson' ancient nlonarchies
Modern Glass Painting; Tenant compensation
in ireland Early English texts; lIeteoric
showers; Position and prospects Of parties.
Also;
The March number Of Black wood = Maya
zine- Contents THE Army; Ferrier Hymns
OF the populace History of Scotland The
innermost room; Cooperative societies; Cor,
nelills O'Dowd- The Brownlows-- continued !;
The Ministerial resolutions. Robt. Bell, King
street, is The agent for the reprints Of the
British periodicals. ..
We have received the March number Of the
Farmer, published in Richmond, BY Elliott 4
Shields, Va The Farmer is very interest
ing and useful agricultural periodical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

The Baltimore American states that dis
pa'ches from Washington report that Judge
Underwood has been there for several days in
conference with The Attorney General respect
ing the trial of Mr. Davis. Il is the intention
Of the Court to have this case tried at the May
term, and it is understood hat Chief Justice
Chase will preside. The objections which we're
made by The Chief Justice in regard to the
military having control of that State, are likely
to continue for some time under the Recon
structiou act. Gen. Schofe|d, it is said, will
shortly address letter to Chief Justice Chase,
in which be will state that the Court can hold
its session and proceed with the business when
ever it is ready, and with perfect security and
freedom
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

The Prince Georgian says that the contrac'
tors of the Potomac Railroad propose By Oc'o-
Der next to complete the main stem to Upper
Marlboro, Nd, and the branch road into the
District of Columbia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

A serious rencontre took place last week,
near Flint Hill RappahanDock county, between
Mr.. James bearing and John Moulding which
it, thought may yet result in the death of
bearing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

Mr.. Sumner gave notice in the Senate, on
Saturday, that on the first Wednesday 10 July
he would call up the bill for universal suffrage
throughout the United States. He had reason
to believe, be said that there would DC "a quo
rum present on that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

Judge Hudson, holding his circuit at Salem,
Roanoke county, pronounced constitutional the
act Of the General Assembly of Virginia, passed
I'd March, 1856, aud entitled AN act to stay
the collection of debts for limited period, y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

Gen. Robt. f. Lee has received $3T.5o,
from citizens Of Virginia City, Montana Terri
tory, to be applied to the erection Of an asylum
for the orphans ofthe Confederate dead, and he
has transmitted the amount to the Southern
Orphan Association in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

TIE ''N:sw DANGER. THE New York
Times has discovered that in the Radical at
tempt TO subvert the State government of
Maryland there is new danger TO the Cans.
titntion. We quote r... 49,.
''Divested of surplusage, the whole affair il
all attempt to induce Congress Go clothe the
minority Of the electors Of Maryland with
power to overcome the will of the majority
Ii is an attempt by the exercise Of Federal
authority, to overturn the constitution Of a
State which is not, and never has been, in re-
bellson, to force negro suffrage upon q State
whose right to control its own concerns is as
sacred as that of New York, and to convert
the machinery of the National Government in
to the means Of advancing the interests OF the
Radical party. tits, in plain terms, an at
Tempt to rcvolutionize the relation even of
loyal States TO the Government, and to lay the
toundatio of a central power, to whose dcta.
ton all States must submit in matters which
the National Constitution has entrusted to
theia special keeping, y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

It Is g subject of congratulation with the
friends of peace that Congress has adjourned.
As long as that body was in session, there was
nothing but agitation -...s..-. ..... .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01
Destitution in IL , South.
T.N1a sTrRv1r1F 9 C Mar ;

LANcAsTERvILLE. s. G, Mar. Is. 1867
To Hons John Copode and Fernando Wood
are lsboring under the impression that the state
"a eEsts published in regard to the wants of the
Sout are exaggerated. Allow me. gentlemen,
TO state that you are mistaken. The half has
not leen told am an eyewitness to the
suHa rings of at least some of these unfortunate
people. Now, while [ am wiring, am sur
rounded by many women and children solicit
ing relief asking for coru-uot clorhing nor
shoes, although some of them are in rags and
barefooted in the cold rain-not for meat or
Injuries, but for corn merely-eorn, the ordi
nary food for beasts-and the greatest number
OF these wretched people were, before the war,
IN easy circumstances What motive have l
toy making false statement? Yours, truly,
....' j. r O. NlITTAG .-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

The immense acquisition Of territory report
ed to have been attained by the u. S. Govern
ment, by treaty with Russia, (see account in
another column will cause "a sensation' in
Eurone. as well as in this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

Disturbances continue in the miniog districts
in Pennsylvania A fight occurred between the
miners, ia Westmoreland county, last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

The British steamship Bosphorous, sailed
from Norfolk on Saturday with a large load of
cotton for Liverpool and other articles, viz:
., 243 bales cotton, 5s3 bags corn, IS hhds., 9
tierces, and 100 boxes tobacco. A large cargo
awaits the Peruvian which is the next arrival
eynected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

Congress has appropriated $4,000 for the
enlargement and improvement Of he Capitol
grounds in Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

The Warrenton Index says: Judge Thomas
holds his Court in this place on Tuesday next.
Several cases of importance are TO be tried.
Among them is the criminal case for the trial
of the supposed murderers Of Henry Clay Lee.
The civil case of Walden and Beverly is also 10
be tried. It involves large amount.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

April II is the anniversary of the birthday
otHebry Clay clarum ct venerable nomen!'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

TTEYES EARLY PROLIFIC TOMATO
II thirty DAYS earlier than the Selden or any
other tomato plants, dwarf compact and ago,
Gus, producing immense crops. Tomatoes OF
medium size, round, brilliant red, quite Smooth
perfectly solid and Of most excellent taVoF'-
They are produced in large clusters ot ten .
on each vine, aud ripen up together so tA"t !n0
main crop is ripe and ready for the market sniI.
ty days before any other kind The foliage ma, IN,
no odoY. The early Prolific is the most dlStin,'
and valuable tomato, yet produced for sale lie, ~
Il. COOKS DRUG STQH%,
feb 21-tf Nos 90, and go King q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

The VIRGINIA LEGIsLATUHE. We have
reason TO believe that the Washington cores
pendent Of the Baltimore Gazette is mistaken
when he speaks oil a purpose to prevent the
re-assembling Of the Legislature. At least We
are satisfied that General Schofeld has heard
of no such purpose, and that it would meet
with no favor from him If were proposed.
IF We are not mistaken, it was partly in defer
ence to Il desire expressed by him that the
Legislature determined to reassemble. -fich,
mond Whio,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

.....-.. GOLD.
NEW YORK, April l.-Gold to-day, 1888,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

GAS AND STEAM FITTING.
w NJ. COGAN,
Is, NORTH ROYAL STREET,
Has constantly on hand + large md complete
assortment Of
CHANDELIERS,
BRACKETS,
HARpS.
PENDENTH,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DROP
LIGHTS II VARIETY,
PORCELAINS,
PHOTOGRAPH,
MICA,
and other SHADES;
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES;
ALSO,
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS, VALVES.
and everything in the Steam Fitting Line.
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished and
fitted up with Gas in the most Substantial and
elegant manner.
Steam Work for Factories, Mills, &c, prompt
~ and faithfully executed; all at prlcas which
will give satisfaction. nh ST
EN LILLIAN ). MOORE,
ACHINIST.
Corner Royal & Wilkes St.. & No. g., Union St,
ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA.,
Is prepared to execute orders for STEAM
ENGINES, MILL GEARING, ORNAMENT
AL RAILING, and MACHINE WORE Of
Ga5~CASTING5 made ut short notice, and On
reasonable terms ie 25-Gm
pHII1P PARE,
PRACTICAL PLUMBER,
II. +. corner Prince and Pitt streets
= The Oldest and best establishod PLUMBING
ESTABLISHMENT in the city. All work
done with dispatch, and III the most durable
and Workmanlko manner.
SatstActiOn guaranteed.
JOBBlNG done 1T short notice nnd hY MIN
SELL or the most experienced w0rirnGn.
dec
ri W 8 YIES
OF SPRING HATS,
to which invite Tie attention Of Purchaser:
jOHN HOWELL, Jr..
nh l5-lw l5G k.ing ;tteet
L71SHl FISH,
So Bbls. 10. Potomac Hctrilz:.
50 Half bbls. Family Roe, do..
70 Kits C" ."
For sale by
jan l5- THOMAS PERRY.
III : A
L 10 half and quarter chests Gunpowder,
Imperial, Japan AMI O0long Tea, just received
and for sale by
HENDERSON, i AVERY
feb Y 226 King, corner Alfred
u l. u R
l. y. NJ. Janney's Extra; 4. NJ. Jan
ney,s Family; Welch's Columbia Mills Extra
Welch's Family, and other brands OF Extra
Flour, in store and for by
dec 10 GEORGE &. ROBINSON.
ITO ARRlV L, per schr Helen Mari, cargo
Z Soft Windsor Plaster
nh 4-tf ", A. SMOOT. |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

The National lnteligeaeer says :-''The
financial situation has beer left by congress the
same as it was at the opening of the session
last December, with the exception of certain
notifications Of the internal revenue and tariff
acts. In regard to national banks and the cur
7eucy, the funding system and the payment of
The public debt, no changes have been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

1t is said, Queen Victoria has written a
work, entitled "Laaves from Journal in the
Highlands which consists Of about forty
papers, descriptive Of her lie 1t BaIlnoral and
the neightorhood. The work is illustrated By
photographs and wood cuts from her Majesty s
sketches. II contains, among other interesting
matter, three long accounts Of the incognto
journeys made by the Prince Conao~t and her
self, to different parts o! Scotland, and the ad-
centuries which they meet with Only few
copies of the book have been printed AZ gifts
10 particular personal friends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

LETTER FROM GEN. BEAUREGARD The
following is letter from General Beauregard
dated March %, addressed to the New Orleans
Times:
In my humble opinion, we have but one Of
two things to do-1eStSt OF submit; the first is
inadmissibe in our painfully exhausted condi-
ton. Four years of a desperate war have
taught US that the 'argument Of the sword
can no longer be resorted to by us to redress
our grievances. We must, therefore, submit
but with that calm dignity becoming our man
hood and cur lost independence
Having been Overpowered in the late Strug-
gle, we can submit to the harsh and uugener-
Gus conditions of cur conquerors without dis
honor, and we must adopt the least OF two evils !;
futile resistance would only cause our riyets
to be driven closer; we must then acqulesce or
leave the country But we love too dearly the
land of our birth to abandon it in its hour of
severc3t trial. We should avoid, also, bring
ing it, by internal dissensious, to the condition
of Door Mexico and the unfortunate South
American republics
With regard to the suffrage Of the freedmen
however Objectionable it may be at present, it
is an element of strength for the future. If
properly hend!el and directed We shall defeat
our adversaries with their own weapons.
The negro is Southern born With little
education and some property qualifications he
can be made 10 take sufficient interest in the
affairs and prosperity Of The South to insure an
intelligent vote on his part.
10 our future political contests With the
North, on protective tariffs, interna improve
ments, etc, the freedmen Of the South will
side with the whites of the South and OF the
West, and they will thus contribute 10 give US
back The influence W. formerly had in the coun
ellis of the patton.
Our people should understand that the Rad
icals can remain in power only 50 long as the
public excitement is kept up As With the
turbid waters of the Mississippi river the sedl-
mentary particles are kept up ut the surface
only so long as the waters ara in notion. the
instant the current is checked those particles
fall &c the bottom, thus will it be with the Rad
ieals when peace and quiet are restored to the
country the Conservatives will then take the
reins in their own hands, and the constitution
q! laws Of the land will once more prevail, /
remain yours, respectfully,
DC, rrpcn.pD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-01

President johnson has given bis approval to
che joint resolution appropriating half mliop
Of dollars for providing for the more efficient
government of the Rebel States, under the
Military BILL He rests his approval on the
ground bat the sum is specific one instead
of beirg lett without limit, as under the SUD-
Elementary act. At the same time he states
that his objections to the Military biz in all its
bearings remain unchanged.