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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11
WASHINGTON WHARvEs. A company hav-

WASHINGTON WHARvEs.-A company hay
ing obtained leases from the General Govern
ment for extensive wharfng privileges on the
Potomac, are going on to construct Wharves
along the shore from Eighth to Tenth streets,
in Washington We are informed that nearly
all the wharing accommodation on the river
has been in dispute between the General Gov
eminent, the corporation of Washington, and
number of persons who have ''squatted"
along the shore for at least thirty years or more
Gen. Michler has at last cut the Gordlan knot
of the difficulties heretofore existing, by grant
ing to the company referred to leases for the
shore rights, and the Government will un-
doubtedly sustain them. = Wash. Chron. =:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Valley Virginian, published at Stuanton,
saws: "a little boy aged about 10 years, was
picked up by Confederate soldier on the lines
below Richmond, in the latter days OF the war.
He said his name was Johnny Barrow,;'and
that he lived near NewtoWn, Frederick county,
Va. at place called Cedarville; that his
father had been killed, but his grandfather
was still living.
Mr.. q. G. Smith, whose feet were frozen
sometime since, had them amputatcd in Berry
Vile, one day last week The operation was
NELL, of Berryvillc, assisted by DR.. W. L.
Lippitt, of Charcstown.
On Friday, Mr.. G. Johnson, auc'ionecr,
sold several bonds of the corporation Of Fred
oricksburg having two years interest due
They were bought at $32-with two years IN
terest duc-equivalent to $22 per 500.
A telegram was received yesterday by Maj.
Fink, Superintendent Of the Va. Il Tenn. K.
r., from Mr.. Hoxey, Superintendent of the
East Tenn. 4 Va. r. r., requesting free
pass for Gov. Brownlow, Of Tennessee, who Is
on bis way to Washington. ltWas sent to INN.
Now that the season approaches for putting
in our staple crops, the complaint from all por-
tons Of Eastern Virginia and North Carolina
is that it is almost impossible to employ labor
upon the farms other than by the month.
A Masonic trowel has been presented TO
Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4"by W. j. Moon.
It is of his own manufacture, Of solid silver,
beautifully engraved and Inscribed.
The Scottsville Register, organ Of the Moon
ghost, says that Mr.. Moon has returned to his
home from the South, and that since his re-
turn the goblin has played but few pranks.
The Baptist Sunday School Convention,
composed of delegates from all the Baptist
Sunday schools of the State, met in Richmond
yesterday. .
-Four prisoners confined in the Jail Of Nelson
county, made their escape on Friday night last,
and are still at large
A gentlemen of New York wants to exchange
dry goods for Virginia lands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

Soup House, vas received from the Boar3 =,
Aldermen and concurred il. "'0 q
to the petition Of the Chief Engineer Of -
Department was received from the Ros,ii re ::
Aldermen and adopted. ''0 Of
The order adopted By this board 70, ,o,..
Of theeoal wharf was returned by the ERy "s:;;
Of Aldermen, they referring it to the Com,oE;'s.sl
on Public Property, which was conc urreI;..'-
The petition Of Albert Young, which
granted by this Board, WAS returned H., ~;
Board Of Aldermen, and its reference by theme cD.
The Council then adjourned.
Tcste THOMAS III. WHITE CIosL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11
Congress-.

In the Senate, yesterday,a petition was pre-
scented from the Colonization Society asking an
appropriation of 100000 to establish line Of
steamers to Liberia, and further appropria-
ton of 500 for each person DESTROYS OF emf
grating thither. Mr. Howard, from the Select
Committee on Impeachment, reported an
amended resolution regulating the distribution
Of tickets to the galleries during the trial
Considerable debate took place as to the pro
priety OF issuing tickets at all, several Senators
expressing the opinion thut the galleries ought
to be thrown open. 4 number Of Senators
also opposed the placing Of Senators upon 4
platform during the trial, and an amendment
was adopted providing that Senators might
move their seats nearer to the chair il they lie,
sired. With some other slight amendments
The order reported by the Committee was
adopted The Consular and Diplomatic APP
preparation bill was passed with amendment,
and goessback to the House.
In the House Of Representatives, yesterday,
Mr.. Stevens, from the Committee on Recon
structioE, snbnitted 4 report in relation to
Alabama, with bill providing for its admis-
sion as Il State Of the Union. The report de-
tails the facts in relation to the election held
there, and the bill provides that so soon as the
Legislature elected ut the recent election shall
have ratified the Constitutional amendment
adopted by the Thirfy-ninth Congress, known
as Article II, then the State shall be recognize
cd and admitted into the Union, on the condi.
ton that the right OF suffrage Of citizens Of
The United States shall never be denied or
abridged in said State on account Of race, color,
or persons in condition OF servitude, and Con-
gross to have power to annul any act OF said State
Legislature in violation or in derogaton Of the
provisions OF this act. Mr.. Eliot, from the
Committee on Frcedmen's Affairs reported a
bill for the continuance Of the Freedmen Blu
rcau for one year. The bil!'rcported on NJ on
day from the Ways and Means, taking the tax
off of all manufactured articles, after the first
Of May next, except on gas, mineral oils, or
product of distllatioD, wines, snuff, tobacco
and cigars, was passed without amendment, by
a vote OF yeas 122, to nays 2. The bill for the
protection OF the rights Of American citizens
abroad was reported back to the House by Mr..
Banks, and discussed, but no action taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

SHARP In debate in the House Of Rep
resentativcs yesterday on q bill relating to
abandoned cotton, Mr.. Logan said that large
number of 'srebcs' had been benefited by the
sale of some Of this abandoned and captured
cotton. .:.. r... g.. -.-..
Mr.. Chanler, of New York, wanted the gen
tlcman to name some one.
Mr.. Logan replied that a man named Bruce,
an officer in the Confederate service, made
enough money out of the cotton to buy large
hotel on Broadway, New York. Bruce has
since died but his heirs owned the hotel. The
gentleman Mr.. Chanler) must have known, Mr..
Bruce, for he was rebel and a traitor, and no
doubt friend of the gentleman's.
Mr.. Chaner was replying but Mr.. Logan de-
clined to yield the floor, and above the din Of
the gavel Mr.. Chanler' voice could not be well
heard. .........
After order had been fully restored, Mr..
Logan said he was not at all disturbed by any
thing the gentleman from New York could
possibly have said. "A:swasp can buzz and
make q noise; an ant can sting, and the smallest
things may sometimes annoy" .....
Mr.. Chanler-Yes, and an ass can kick
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11
NOTE HOLDERS OF TIE FARMERS BANK (

NOTE HOLDERS OF TIE FARMERS BANK OF
VIRGINIA. order to distribution of the
assets Of the Farmers Bank of Virginia, which
the Trustees are socitous to make as soon as
the courts have settled upon the classification Of
creditors, it is indispensable to ascertain the
amount of its circulation or notes outstanding,
Messrs. j. NJ. Goodin and S. c. Robinson, the
Trustees, publish a Dote in the Richmond pa
pers, earnestly requesting note holders to bring
them in, for which certificates will be issued in
due form. Parties in this section holding notes
Of the Farmers Bank Of Virginia will consult
their interests doubtless by giving proper atten-
ton to the request Of the Trustees. -FTede'-
qchsJurg Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11
BALTIMORE CONFERENCE NJ. E. CHURCH.

BALTIMORE CONFERENCE NJ. E. CHURCH.
The Conference closed its sessions yesterday.
The following are among the appointments -
Washington District IN. J. B. Morgan,
Presiding Elder: Foundry, B. Peyton Brown,
B. Newton Brown; Wesley Chapel, A. H.
Ames; Metropolitan Frances S. De Haas;
East Washington, w. H. Holiday, Jas. n.
Davis; McKendree. VIM Krebs; Union, W.
T. L. Weech; Ryland, c. w. Baldwin; Gorsuch,
w. H. Laney; Waugh, G. G. Markham:
Providence Ito be supplied); Fletcher, j. NJ
Green; Hamlin, j. w. Hoover; Georgetown,
Jas. A. McCauley; West Georgetown and
Tenalytown, L. Niokerson' " No. @ Ru Wha
er: Leesburg, a. J. Porter; Loudoun, George
S. Sykes; Warrenton, to be supplied; Stafford,
to be supplied; Fredericksburg, to be supplied;
Fairfax, S. L. M Conser: -,
= Winchester District-W. L. u; Clemm'
Presiding Elder. Winchester, William =, f.
Ward; Wincheste Circuit, W. Z. Mulin;
Front Royal Cto DO supplied).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

The Retrenchment Committee having been
instructed to inquire into the alleged Treasury
bond difficulty, yesterday visited the Depart
ment and examined into the matter, but were
soon satisfied that there was no criminality to
be attached to any one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

Late rains have so swollen the streams OF
North Missouri that many bridges have been
washed away, and considerable other damage
done. The river has risen three feet at ST.
joseph, indicating heavy rains along the course
of that stream, n0rthwar!. Heavy rains have
also fallen, and the Kansas, Kaw, and other
rivers in that State are much swollen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

The Railroad and Mining Register, publish
ed in Philadelphia, devotes column to Bal
tinore enterprises. It says:-"The Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company is obviously now
a.days Stimulated into unwonted enterprise,
having on hand at the same time-steamshlps
to Europe, the Pittsburg and ConnelIsVillee
Railroad and the occupation O! the Valley OF
Virginia"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11
FOREIGN News.

The Prince Of Wales is soon TO make a visit
to Ireland, where he is to be made knight OF
St. Patrick Adviccs from Abyssinia report
that King Theodorus had arrived at Magdaa
with his army. The British forces were stead
lily advancing. The two companies owning the
Atlantic Telegraph have reconcilcd their differ
f 6opsa pi ancp Us It IS repotcd that
Napoleon will visit St. Petersburg in June.
Arrangements have been made for the sale of
the great Nicolay Railroad, in Russia, to a new
company The rights Of the American owners
have been protected. Admiral Farragut is at
Naples, where he has been warmly received by
the municipal authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

It is said that Mr.. Stanbery has made
known that if his acting as counsel for Mr.
johnson shall be embarrassed on account of
his position as Attorney General, he will re-
sign the latter Office, rather than give up the
defence of the President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

The pardon list recently sent TO the House
shows that in two years and seven months from
the time he was sworn into office in the middle
of last November, the President pardoEcd OK
actly one hundred persons convicted 0i c9nA-
terteiting or Of passing or being in possession
of counterfeit money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

The Washington Chronicle says that the
President will accede to the request of Gen.
Hancock, who has asked to be relieved Of the
command of the 5th military district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

The business of manufacturing at Lowell
and other manufacturing towns at the North:
is said to be again looking up-the mills being
again set to work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

The "bill to exempt certain manufactures
from internal tax" which passed the House
yesterday, is Of Importance. 1t exempts from
tax the great bulk of our manufactures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

1t will be seen by the proceedings of Con-
gress, yesterday, that MI. Stevens has intro
duccd in the House of Representatives the bill
to re-admit Alabama, with various Radical
restrictions and condtions.) Alabama, after
being all arranged and faced, is to go in"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

The proceedings of the Baltimore Conference
M. E. Church South, yesterday, had reference
entirely to the business concerns Of the Con-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

The Protestant Episcopal Convention Or
Council, for the Diocese of Virginia, will con-
vcne in Lynchburg on the third Wednesday in
May. Bishop Johns will preside, and Assis-
tant Bishop Francis M. White, it is supposed,
will be present. The Diocese embraces the en-
tire State Of Virginia, and also what is known
as West Virginia ----- ----.--
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION The election
in New Hampshire, has resulted, it is said, in
RADICAL triumph, by majority Of three or
four thousand. This is not nexpected-and
certainly is not very great majority. But it
will help to sustain and push on Impeachment
and all Radical measures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11
Va. demonstrations Convention.

The Convention made very little progress on
Monday Several subjects were discussed and
laid aside, or referred, without fral action
Our readers will be glad to learn that the Con-
servative members have become for the most
part, mere ''lookers on at the sayings and
doings on the other side. The Radicals must,
therefore, be responsible tor the prolongation
Of the session to an unreasonable and unwar-
rantable length. The prominent subjects I'M
der discussion were the stay law and county Or
ganization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

Mr.. Fessenden, in the Senate, yesterday, ad-
vocaed the. ticket system and restriction as
to numbers, at: the Impeachment trial. He
said, .sotherwise the seats would be occupied
by mob, to the exclusion Of we'll. behaved
people, and they would be in danger of distur'
Dances similar to those that occurred the other
day, during vote in the court on mere ques-
ton of order" Mr. Wiley dissented from
the exclusion by the ticket system. He did
not know that the families of Senators were
any more entitled to seats than their constit-
uents. ,..fr Q, *. -..- !,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

One Phillips, just caught b. the London pc
lice, is found to have made fair living for
some time past by forging certificates OF Death
He looked up advertisements for missing rcia-
tiyes called upon the advertisers, handed III a
certificate Of death, and pocl,cted the reward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

When Mr.. Sumner was "blatherskiting" in
the Senate, on Monday, about Maryland not
having "a Republican form Of government, "
Mr.. CONFESS said ''that under, the principles
put forth by Mr.. Stanton none but the five
New England States and the State of Wiscon-
sin we're republican in form He supposed
that when his colleague came from California
with his credentials, he would be sent back be-
cause that State did not possess a government
republican in form He presumed the Senator
talked as he did to indicate how far he was in
advance of his party friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has.
received letter from Collector Abernethy, of
the I'd collection district of Tennessee, dated
Knoxville, 9th inst, reporting the arrival of
the cavalry intended to cooperate with him in
suppressing distilleries. The collector also
states that the desperadoes in Claiborne county,
Tenn, on hearing of the determination on the
part of the officers to bring them to justice, are
reported to have formed themselves into COM
panies for resistance -.......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL rs.
- TATE IN THE CITY OF ALEAAN-
DRLA, NA.-Under authority OF Il decree Q!
the County Court of Alexandria county, va,
rendered ut the March term, 1868, in the case OIL
Addison Bowdcn and others, complNinantS, vs.
Cecilia Gibson and others, defendants, the HH-
dersigned Commissioners will sell at puonc
auction, in front Of the Mayors office, III the
city Of Alexandria, Va, at - o'clock N !, on
SATURDAY, the 2lst day OF March, 1868 "
LOT OF GROUND. with u two.story G@=s
FRAME DWELLING thereon, situated LII
on the west side Of Royal between Duke ana
Wolfe steets in the city Of Alexandria. beng
the property Of the lntc kevcrdy D.. Bowdoh.
TERMS-Tcn per cent OF the purchase 'hohtH
in cash, and the residue in equal instruments nj
three and six months from day Of sale, Win III
tc-cst--secured b. the bond: Of tho purciHse''
with good personal security, the title t. be re-
tanned until the purchase money Is July PH"
FRANCIS l.. SMITH,
CHARLES Il. STU XXI,
NH lieots COMMISSIONER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

The following extract from letter from So
ciety Hill, S. g., will give some idea Of the des-
titution in portions of which we hear so much.
"A white woman has just left my gate de-
claring 10 me and my family that she is 'starv-
ing Her looks indicate it. Another woman
white, whom We know, passed along only
half an hour ago, Declaring to US the same
thing, ! am starving. We did not turn them
away; but all that We can do is little, very
little
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

The bill authorizing the construction of a
new railroad from Washington to New York,
commonly called the air line road, was reported
in the House yesterday. Its provisions are
stringent in regard to selling the franchises
granted by the charter, or to any consolidation
with other parallel or competing lines, abso-
lutely prohibiting both The running time
for express trains from Washington to New
York is fixed at seven hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

MANHATTAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
The prosperity and soi!dty Of this excellent
company is well indicated in The annua! report,
showing the business OF the company ior 1861
and its condition at the opening OF the current
wear. 1t appears That the premiums received
for the year have amounted to Sl,G94, 992;
Other income OF the company has advanced
its receipts for the year to nearly two millions
of dollars Its payments on account OF losses
bv death, payment Of annuities, bones, ETC.,
have been about 100000. The company's
expenses, including salaries, taxes, revenue
stamps, medical examiners fees and comrls-
sions have amounted to no more than S257,
72j-a very low aggregate in comparison with
the magnitude OF the business, indicating
careful management, emincntly just and salts
factory to policy holders. The other dIsburSc.
mcnts were for dividends, purchased policies,
etc.. amounting to S295, G97, leaving, however,
the net profits Of the year over u million OF
dollars all of which is for the benefit OF the
insured, increasing the amount payable on
policies. without the payment OF additional
premium. The security Of this mode OF IN
surance is incontcstablc, and the dividends
thus made annually On participating policies
by the company, and the liberal modes adop-
ted in the payment Of premiums, lave made 1t
very acceptable 10 the best class Of insurers,
and thus has added to the security and protiC
OF all. The assets Of the company amount al
this date to about d! millions. N|csam. Gwln.
Beckham & Co., are the agents Of the Com
pany in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11
"IMpoRTANr'' DECISION. YESTERDAY morn.

"IA1poRTANr'' DECISION. yesterday morn
ing the case of Samuel Strong, arrested on a
requisition from the Governor of Virginia as
fugitive from justice, came up before Judge
Fisher, before whom he had been brought on
a writ of habeas corpus The points Of law
involved were argued by tie respective counsel,
after which Judge Fisher decided to discharge
the prisoner from custody, on the grounds
first: Because Virginia is not State in the
Union; that the proclamations of the Presi-
dent, and more particularly Congress by its leg
islation, have expressly refused to recognize
Virginia, and the other Southern States, as
forming States of this Union; that the requi-
sition Of Gov. Peirpoint cannot be recognized
under the act of Congress providing for the
rendition of lugitives from justice as the act of
the executive authority Of State of the
United States Second. There is no affidavit
with the rcquisiton showing that Strong is
actually fugitive from justice. - Wash. Chron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11
MORE "GLYcERINE. The Washington

MORE "GLYcER1NE. The Washington
Chronicle has first rate sensational. Speaker
.Colfax ought to have it read in the House OF
Representatives The Chronicle gives cur
rency toa ''STARTI1Na RUMoR" coming from
residents in Loudoun Valley that Mosby. is
'smarshaling his clans Shat for f;ssome time
these men have been getting their arms in rea-
diness for some purpose" that the 'loyal
people" have become alarmed at the hearing
Of sMesby g clans" and have asked protection
from Government, or authority to arm for
their ewn defence-that "four hundred men
have already been assembled atone time
and that their leader boasts his ability to
march into Washington with a thousand men,
and wipe out Congress- &C., &c. This, we re-
peat, is 'Glycerine" all over !! The ''rumor, .
We expect will be equally as Startling to Col.
Mosby as to the "rest Of mankind"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

1t is said that the colored people in Virginia
and the South, are beginning to inquire, why it
is, if they are free and cqual,' that it is re-
commended by their peculiar political friends
in Washington, not to elect or vote for blacks
as members OF Congress If they have any
''gumption" they will answer that question for
themselves, and be able to see readily, the
"why and the wherefore in reality. 1t is fur
Their said that they don't believe in not having
been "citizens' long enough. ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

The Cincinnati Commercial thinks that "the
wrangle over the War Office resolves itself into
this: Has the President right to test the
constitutionality of law Of Congress In the
courts? That Mr.. Sumner holds the office Of
Secretary of War, and that he is Objectionable
to the President on personal and partisan
grounds, are mere incidents, having no further
relevancy to the question than that Mr.. Stan
ton furnishes occasion for the ISSUE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11
'OtaI,

hTpclt.1 WiS Icer.
On Services and Mains. ......... *
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11
ID EPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON LIGHT
FOR TIE YEAR ENDING FEB. q I:,y

ounterpcmJedo" Gus FORKS for Cons!rarr..
EXTENDED FEBRUARY Is, l>.
On the Worles..............;5 ST, 1&7 %
For Metcrs.... ............ 1861 4;
Services and vi i,iiis........ > 1%3 IT,
---------- Si2l .5.4 d..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11

Balance - credit Of WORKS in costs
and assets, trbru>.ry %, !SG1.........s:'i3i,O7
Baluncc to credit Of Works in costs
and assets, February %, iSG5,,....... ~, IA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-11
ALEXANDRIA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH IL.

If these were times for cool reflection, and
the subordination of the judgment of men to