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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-11

CONGRESS- In the u. S, Senate, yesterday,
Mr.. Sumner made another unsuccessful effort
to have the Senate reconsider its action OF
Friday last in devoting the present session to
legslating exclusively on the subject of recon
structon The Reconstruction bill was again
discussed The amendment offered by MIR.
Wilson on Tuesday, giving the commanding
generals of the several military districts power
to appoint civilians to Offices vacated under
the Reconstruction acts, was agreed to. Mr..
Howard moved as al amendment to the sixth
section 4 proyiso that the mere act of having
voted for the ordinance OF Secession at 4 pop
this act engaged in the rebellion or insurrec-
ton, nor shall any person be deemed disq uali,
fed merely by reason Of his having held an
Office as Justice OF the Peace, Notary Public,
trustee officer, or agent Of any institution OF
learning, or commissioners Of banks or canals,
ETC. Without coming to IL vote the Senate ad-
journed
In the House Of Representatives. Il pream-
bic and resolution rcclting that there has not
been any thorough and systematic investigation
of the treatment Of Union prisoners OF war by
the Confederate Government, and that it is
important that such investigation shall be..had,
and a record thereof made and resolving that
:; select committee Of five be appointed to
make such Investigation, and to record the
facts, aud report the same TO the House ut any
time, with such recommendations as may seem
proper, werc adopted. Mr.. Robinson offered
a resolution directing the Committee on For
eirn Affairs to report Immediately whether any
American citizen has been arrested, tried, COT
| qiatrl or sentenced IN Great Britain or Ireland
for words spoken or acts done 10 the United
States. In support OF the resolution nc read a
statement Of the case Of Stephen j. Meany,
who was ali American citizen, was arrested in
England and tried in ireland for words and
acts spoken and done 10 the city OF New York
hot being accused OF anything said or done
by him 10 Great Britain-ani was now endur-
ing fifteen years penal serviluIle The reao-
luton Was passed Leave was asked to offer a
Joint resolution to reduce the tax Oh distilled
spirits from two dollars to sryenty-tye els. per
gallon The House refused To entertain the
resolution Mr.. Wilson, from the Judiciary
Committee informed the House that that COM
mittee had instructed him to state that it WAS
not prepared to report on the Impeachment OF
President johnson Mr.. Boutwell, then offer.
ed 4 concurrent resolution for the adjournment
of Congress till the 18th Of October next. \
debate occurred on this proposition, but with
ont coming 10 vote the House I'D jonrncd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-11

The Washington Star of last evening says ::
''Phe bill introduced into Congress ty Mr..
Kelley, Of Pennsylvania, to enforce the consti-
tutional guarantee that the States shall have
republican tState) Governments is now rapidly
growing into favor among the Radical mem
bers. The point aimed at by Judge X. is to
provide that hereafter Congress shall be re-
CURED to sanction any changes made in State
Constitutions. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-11

RECONSTRUCTED EssEE.-Almost
every day brings tidiDgs Of the 'brotherly love
and unity" prevailing under Brownlow's mild
and benefcent sway Shootings, murders,
riots, rapine, and violence, attest the wisd ON,
the efficiency, and the the benignancy of
''loyal' rule State Guards composed of the
worst class of whites and blacks in about equal
proportions, rob, plumber and murder the citi-
zens at their own discretion, whilst colored
Loyal Leagues armed to the teeth, parade
with defiant cheers, and fire insulting volIeys
in the faces of peaceful citizens at every public
gathering. - LynchJwQ Ne1Cs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-11

Accounts given by newspape correspondents
especially in these latter days-of interviews
with noted characters hardly ever relia-
be Hence, we doubt, altogether, the con
versations'' Of Thaddeus Stevens, as reported
by the correspondent of the New York Herald,
now going til rounds Mr.. Stevens could
hardly be so un10,Se as to say many things
which are attributed to him. In a speech in
Congress yesterday, he "disclaimed and repu.
dated, !" these reported conversations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-11

BREAKING AGREEMENTS. The Loudoun
Mirror referring to a recent case Of the viola
tion Of a contract by the aborers on the estate
of Mr. Allen, on the James River, says
t'Sjmilar action was taken by party Of freed
men, employed by the McssrS. Harrison Of
this county, to whom they were paying sis
per month Not having file Of soldiers here,
however, to enforce the contract. they were
compelled to employ other hands to gather the
crop. When white men are thus taithless to
their obligations the employer has recourse for
damages. Is there no remedy in this instance,
such as stopping their wages in the hands Of
those who hereafter employ the Ascending
parties ?"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-11

Proposals from agents in this, and any OF the
other States solicited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-11

We ale sorry to see it stated that very dull
times are prevailing in financial circles 10 Rich
mond Two business houses closed on Tues
pal hotels will have to close for want of paying
patronage. If it is dull in big Richmond"
what must it be, in other towns of the state
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-11

The Judiciary Committee Of the House hav-
ing charge Of the impeachment, instructed
the Chairman, Mr.. Wilson, by vote of seven
to two, Messrs. Lawrence and Williams being
in the negative, to report that there has not
been sufficient time to prepare the report for
presentation, but that the committee will be so
prepared on and after the 10th Of October
next. Mr. Wilson so reported on yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-11

CHARGES MODERATE IN ALL CASES
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May u, 1895. ST .07
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Sapt 81, 1895. S56. IS
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Be ing the cost thirty.
nine feet eleven inches
front OF said lot, by the
depth thereof. -
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east hfteen feet three
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interest fro1n Septsmber
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twenty feet, theAce' at
right angles with said
ayenueth feets
thence southwsstwaTd.
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street, thence tAirteez1'
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street, thence tWeney.'
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the place Of beginning,
thence thtrty.nine feet
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October 9, 1855. sellLWi
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ter inches ffont Of said
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the beginning.
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s1 PAY. :.s 3; |Jssss, s;, , France % Jane:
6Aan 1eet Eve inches sentA.
The New York herald., 1867-04-16
FIFTH AVENUE.
Who Ought TO Keep tho Carriage Way
RepniredP

Who Ought TO Keep the Carriage Way
Repairede
The days Of drifted snow and the consequent slush
and mud have for time gone past; but the days Of
street nuisances have not disappeared with advent
OF warm weather The Fifth Is the only through
which the up town propreors Of handsome equipagcs
and valuable teams enjoy afternoon drive to the
Park without having to contest the roadway with up
and down town cars; but oven this splendid
thorcughfare cannot be driven over without con-
siderable inconvenionce and unpleasantness to say
nothing Of danger Tho carriage way in several parts IL
made the pace Of deposit for large quantities Of NATE
rails TO be employed in tho erection of buildings
and In other places is full of rus and holes as to
mako passage along II uncomfortable many mar
row down town streets Bctween Forty fth and Forty
sixth streets half the road encumbered by collection
Of bricks, mortar and other building materials
Fortieth street, where residences are being
built the nuisance is almost as great It is
siderable mpediment TO traffic. In the latter part OF
the afternoon the carriage way Is not found TO be TOO
wide cvon without such distractions these mscelIa-
neous collections present In addition to these consd
erabe Inconvenience and danger by the large
number Of holes which have been allowed 10 remain
filled in different parts OF the avenue. Along the whole
distance from about Thirtcth TO Fiftysixth street.
the pavement 10 In the most uneven cond-
ton, and Thirty sixth street II is quite
unsafe for passage At this point there Is ru Of
Of nearly two feet and little lower down Is another
hole running across quite twelve feet In length The
footpaths which the also In dilapi.
dated condition; the stones In some places have not
been laid close TO another and the dry wind OF the
last few days has removed the soil which filed the
intersices and has LEFT holes Of from six inches TO
foot in width, and Of varying depth This state or
things has existed for some time but there is no
sign OF anything being done TO repair the pavements
must surely be the duty Of some one TO that these
nuisances removed 80 that the residents In this
arisocratc may 10 and from their mansions
with some degree Of comfort and safety III
The New York herald., 1867-04-16

From the New Orleans Daily Picayune, April 1o1
The yachting season Ii near at hand, but SO far We
have not heard OF any preparation for the attractive
summer sport waters The famous ocean yacht
race has apparently given powerful impetus TO Yachting
and boating al the North whence we hear Of new clubs
forming at many Of the sea and lake ports and OF the
OF active preparations FOR aquatic sports
(which, IL seems certain, will DO popular than
ever) when glorious summer comes with It's gentle
breezes and calm, placid watera
In the flush times, Q few years back there wns Z
pretty large feet Of ne yachts the lake. and much
exciting and attractive sport there The number was of
course, greatly diminished by the war; and Is one Of
the lamentable consequences OF the war, there is
far less ability now 10 build ones and TO
n them out Some however, that were anoat In former
years, we presume, are laid up, and will ere long be
revdy for active service; and without hopes
Of some new ones making their welcome appearance In
the coming 10 thinking there s no prettsr
sight than feet Of smart clean, trim yachts with their
taperng mass and swelling sails cleavng through the
the waters rapidly and looking in the distance like
flock Of sea gus a. they earnestly contest for victory
In the trial Of speed
We hope 70 hear soon Of the reorganization Of cur old
yacht cubs and II would give infinite pleasure TO have
Information Of the formation OF ones and Also OF
active preparations for the approaching season Az
healthy, invigosating and manly pastime yachting 10
deserving OF ali encouragement, and DO hope that
henceorh msny Of the young men Of city will ZEAL
ously ougAge IN II There n no good reason Why In
ysoksine = in horse rsoins New 0rlssns should noI
enjoy % snvisbls fame k..st...su +. s~r-
The New York herald., 1867-04-16
saouMyn BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

The Board Of Aldermen OF brooklyn met yesterday
afternoon.
A communication was resolved from the Board or
Health calling the attention Of the Aldermen to num-
Der Of sunken lots in South Brooklyn, which wore
covered with stagnant water and preudicial 70
the public health The matter was referred to the
Sewer Committee.
The Committee on Lamps and Gas reported in favor
Of attaching feet burners each lamp; also en-
tcrng into contract with J. McGeay to place his patent
carbonizer on the lamps Tho matter laid for
week.
The Committee Lands reported in favor or repair
ing the Forty regiment armory Fourth street.
The report was adopted
report in favor Of repairing the building the cor
Of South First and Firth Streets be occupied as
the Fourth District Court, was adopted.
Alderman HATHAWAY, who thinks the expenses Of the
Fire Department in of what they should be-
offered resolution TO the effect that tho opinion OF the
Chief Engineer be ascertaned TO what changes could
be made TO reduce tho expenseA The resolution was
adopted. The Board then adjourned.
The New York herald., 1867-04-16
TINE ACCIDENT 70 TINE STEAMER 81. JOHN.

The steamer st. John, which left Albany on Saturday
night eight o'clock met with an accident when three
miles below Catskill on her way down 70 New rork.
The wakingbeam Of the engins broke a about eleven
o'clock andK had mot bsn % soon discovered ons e
the shafts attached 70 the beam, and weighing ssvsr
tons mighi have struck through the bottom f he
steamer and sunk her me passengers, to the numb -
Of over two hundred, were Immediately awakened n
manner - tho hands, on she boat A. two o'clook,
when the Dean Rchm ond reached there on her upward
trip all sxccps thirty Of the passengers wero Transferred
from the disabled steamer, and were carried back "
Albany their tickets being demanded and no provision
made Tor the passage 10 New York city, foe
which they had paid their msney The thirty passengers
who we're shrewd on favored enough 70 remain on the
St John were landed The shore and went down on the
next train. There provision made for passage
10 this city and ssversof the passengers who were With
out the money only reached New York through the
kindncss OF conductors On the railroad
d. W. CLEMENT,
No 145 West Seventeenth street, New York.
The New York herald., 1867-04-16
LIFE SAVING APPARATUS.
Another Meeting Of the Comnaission Testins
Of safety Valves, &c.

Another Meeting Of the C0mmission-TestlnR
Of safety Valves, Sc.
The government commission appointed to examine
the various Inventions for saving life that mighA
be submitted TO them held another meeting yss-
terday at the rooms Of the Underwriters, In
Wall street, from whence they immsdistsy ~
journed to 1877 Cherry street. where boilss
was ready with steam up waiting 10 test Q number %
safety valves Of various kinda The 1rst test made
on Chicago valve. The gusge set 70 blow on e
10 II blew of at 100 and receded at o. This was with
the on The next trial with the case on. The
guage was set ~ before at lo3 and Il blow or - 1eo
receding At o. ~ mlflt \
The next valve tested was Buffalo one The euags
set at Is andt blew or al so, receding % IA Th9
with the or The second trial with tho
on, the results bsng the same with on except
the recession occurred q 73 Ns gaHM !.
The next valve tried sct at 10 and bsw on = ~
stopping at Al. n ~ -
the commission thus continued to try . numssr =
apparatus with very similar results In every instances
and adjourned until this morning u the usual houx.
The New York herald., 1867-04-16
clMn OF SALVAGE AGAINST THE BRIG ANAsrAsA.
TO THE EDITOR OF the HERALD.

In your journal Of the 9th [1oth inst. read the be-
ginning Of the case broushs before Brooklyn court by
W. Boorks. who puts in an absurd claim for salvage
against tho brig AnastasiA II appeared sneularly
srAnge TO me mot to SEQ in Jour excellent paper q the
following day the continuation OF the case wherein the
whole crew Of the aforesaid brig testified and explained
the pretensions OF sad Boorke nothing but sheer
imposure. and his acs prove inventions Of what never
information Of the beginning OF this case you would
take the trouble 70 obtain from the honorable Court the
record Of the end OF said suit and do me justice b.
publishing ~ IA the HERArD reserve 70 myself she
right Of making public In due timo the wrongs which
saad Booyke committed aboard Of my vessel durng the
passaee from the island OF Bermuda 70 Ikvesp1o n
b Al q. hELI66ICH. Captain of the brjx Ahas@asiA
The New York herald., 1867-04-16
Decision In the Case of the Pcterhon-No
Legal Blockade of the Rio Grande-Order

DeCiSlOu IN the Cab0 Oh tue fcteFnOH-NU
Legal blockade of the Rio Grande-Order
of Restoration. +, 81
The Isiehcg, Her Tackle DC, AppeVan, vs The United
StatsMr Chief Justice Chase road the opinion OF the
Court in this case restoring the ship aud much Of the
cargo contrabaud Of war; except such portions Of
the cargo not contraband belong to the owners
OF the contraband portions The Court OF the opn
ion that the voyage of the Peerho not simulated
and that neither ship cargo was destined to tho
blockadcd coast It is promised that in accordance with
the declaration of Paris In 1855 paper or construc
tive blockade Is al owed by International law 1t s then
held that trade between London and Matamoros, with
goods intended to be shipped from Matamoros Texas
violated blockade and cannot be declared unlawful
and this because the mouth OF the Rio Grande for
half OF s width within Mexican territory, and for the
purposes Of navigation was altogether as much Mexican
as American. Tho proclamation Of the President Of
February 1S, 1854, to the effect that the port
Of Brownsville had been blockaded, does not
affect the question change tho result; nor in the
absence OF express declaration by h proper author
y will it be sald that the intention Of the govern
ment to blockade the Rio Grande. The general doc.
rines Of International law lead irresisbly TO the
cuson that neutral trade to from bockaded country
by inland navigation or transportation Is lawful is
therefore impossible to hold that inland trade from
Matamoros, in Mexico, to Brownsville Galveston, in
Texas, from Bro wnsvle Galveston to Matamoros,
was affected by the blockade Of the Texas coast
The New York herald., 1867-04-16

Arrrsrr AT BURGLARY Charles Frank, . German.
made an attempt Sunday evening TO break into the
res.dsacs Of Mra Holman, In Tompkinsvis He had
hroksn in ths window, and Mrs Hoffman discovering
him ave the alarm He endeavored 10 escape. but
arrested and was yesterday arragned before Justice
Garrett who committed him for trial esss- z
ALAnx on FnR About eleven o'clock yesterday morn
Ing m oushouss In the Of the residence Of MrA
Robert Thompson on Clinton street. In Middlscwn acci-
dsnaly caught re The flames were soon extinguished
with trnng losa
The New York herald., 1867-04-16

mort Further proceedings in tho according 70 this
Interpretation Of tho rule by legal gentems0 vn shsre-
fore be postponed until that time.
Charley Duane and shs CALIFORNIA; Vigilance
Committe ee-Duties and Liabilities Of C0sn-
mon Carriers.
Robert H. Peurs~, AppcEont " Charles r. Duane
The defendant here Duane expelled from the city Of
San Francisco by the Vigilance Committee bsing forciby
put on board steamer and compelled 70 leave with It
He went far Acapulco, where he landed, deter.
mined TO return. The next return steamer was
the John l. Stephens. Of which the appel
liant was master. Upon her stopping a Acapulco
Duane went on board and was mot disturbed
Judge hcAlister Of California offered to pay his Mrs,
rendering the money thsrsfor which uas refused The
i,cs n had come 70 Captain Psssoos knowisdgs that
while ON board the John L. Stephens but was put on
board the Sonora. ship bound for Panama which was
BY Captain Pearson were that Duanes fe danger
II he returned 70 San Francisco and that he i'm
proper charactsr Such the defence 70 tho action
s9ooa 9s s 0'''" resulted IN verdict ''' Duane '''
Tho court now hold, nrst, that common carriers
son. themssives and pay their fare and hs. fare being
rendered s payment; second that although they have
the right 70 refuse TO carry persons Of noorousy
turbulent character, stu such persons worcNllowod0
como board and remain until tho sailing Of the ship.
as In this case then toe late to refuse them pas
sage third although the motive OF Pearson in putting
Duane on his vessel was humane one, il was no legal
Justification Of tho act fourth, tho damages
selor wers y Ma. 1hs Y aouy Duane
having no money, &C., wero matters that had nothing
70 do with this action There was right 70 recover
$50 would compensate Duane for all actual damage snf
fered In consequences Of the act Of Pearson The case
therefore With instructions 70 enter ,
each party pay his own costs here. s
The New York herald., 1867-04-16
BOARD or couxC!LM MEN,.

Tho Board met yesterday, the President, Mr.. Brink
man. In the chair
After the minutes Of tho previous meeting read
TO the Society for the Protectios Of Destitute Roman
Catholic Children to erect . proper structure on the
north side Of Union square, the ground situated be
tween Fourth avenue and Broadway, leaving passage
wide enough for . regular drive way
Without ransac,ing any Other business tho Board ad-
journod till Thursday
The New York herald., 1867-04-16
BY Muller, wilkins a Co.

BY Muller, wilkins A Co 81
Lot q land 81 0recnwich street. running through
10 Washington street.. 90
House and LOT lg9 Church strest H.2x75 . ~ 40
House and lot No. Howard street. "a 0xl00 ... $500
WF BY A. j. Blocker, Son A Co.
House and o y Broos street. near dosrcs os sTs sA4so
House and o z Centre street, Heste 2or4 00o0
House and lot l 18Th avenue lot 25x73 $3.50
House and lot b ad avenue S6th street. lot 2Lsx
House and io l2s Lexington avenue lot 6xS6 hcuss
House ana ios i0 wooster street, ios is1uo svs
SoSss H >. ..,. . iAss
Br =. H. co. T..1 8s
' y s'.ssf ana aS ies'aes -
Heuses and tos l6l audolo West sd s,reeA each ikx
no iSss On south side Of iih strss a ic.t YEA Of
~ avenue, each sbxl0ak ssoh,........... s... noD
The New York herald., 1867-04-16
FIat h lusIoM.

Bosrox April 1s, 1851
nrs this mornus partially destroyed tho building on
the corner Of franklin and Hav,sv strcsts. Owned By
Patrick Donahos proprietor Of the Ff pewsuapsy ana
occupied g bis publication once The damsss 4 est-
mated at $40. 900. Insursd - '~'' III