Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-31
NEWS OFlHE DAP.
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trating around Fort Cobb for safety. General
Sherman had giving orders to kill or capture
Santana and Fall Bear, two of the most treach-
erous and dangerous chiefs upon the Plains, as
no lasting peace can be made with them.
Fuad Pasha, who was lately given over by
the physicians, has now so far recovered his
health that he has been able to pay visit to
the Pope. He was received by the Pope in a
most cordial manner, and they soon chatted
as familiar friends, while the Turk was pro-
fuse in his expressions of gratitude Tor the at
tentions, paid to him by the Pope during his
Illness.
A correspondent Of the Boston Post writes
from Italy cater giving some representa-
tions in neighboring provincial towns, Ristori
has come back to act in Florence, which may
be considered her home. The contrast be-
tween the splen3or Of her American engage
ment and the leanness of the present product
is conspicuous. The attraction Is not sutl-
Gent to fill the second class theatre.
The steamboat Empire, for CINCINNATI, sunk
below Natchez, on Monday night. While lay
ing up from fog the bank caved in, a large
mass falling on the boat and sinking her. The
steamer was valued at $4,000; insured IN
Western Offices The cargo consisted OF su-
gar and molasSes, the value and insurance oil
which are not known.
Mr.. John Dual, son Of ex Governor DuVal,
of Florida, and one of the last three survivors
of the Alamo massacre, where, it will be
remembered, Davy Crockett and Colonel
Bowie, the originator of the celebrated knife OF
that name, fell victims to Mexican treachery,
was on visit to Kentucky last week.
By vessel just arrived in England, it is re-
ported that..in 81 to 81 degrees south latitude,
upwards of 200 large icebergs, some of which
were from 800 to 600 feet high and five to six
miles in length, were seen in the South Atlantic
ocean during the month Of September.
Paymaster Eldridge, Of the navy, who was
lately robbed by his clerk in New York, has
become satisfied that his losses are much
greater than was at first supposed. He thinks
the thieving operations Of his clerk will date
back some time, and may inyolve a very large
amount.
If Gen. Grant declines to come in contact
with President johnson on New Years day,
because of the unpleasant feeling existing be-
tween them, the same cause will in all proba-
bility induce him to wish to avoid a meeting
with Mr.. johnson on the 18th Of March.
Mr. Frank Thomas is in favor OF the pas
sage of the bill before Congress for the con-
struction of new railroad from Washington
to Harrisburg. He will propose to amend the
bill so as to have the road pass through the
city of Frederick.
The Providence (R. H. Journal states that
the result Of the deliberations Of the Ecclesias
teal Court in a case, which has excited gen.
eral interest as similar to that of Rev. Ste
pheu Il. Typg, Jr., is verdict of not guilty
on both charges.
The nephew OF Thaddeus Stevens, who was
to have 100000 of his wealth If he abstained
ten years from liquor and tobacco, or would be
obliged to surrender it to the orphans of the
soldiers if he INDUCED, says he will not rob the
poor orphansl
"Body snatching" is causing an excitement
in the West. At Cleveland, cemeteries have
been despoiled by the connivance Of the sex
tons; and at st. Louis, the bodies OF paupers
are sold by the authorities, without license OF
law.
Newspapers, in many sections of the coun-
try, are being discontinued, and editors rctir-
ing from their positions. The business is over
done, and too expensive to find adequate sup
port.
The evidence introduced by the defence in
the Twitchell case in Philadelphia, yesterday,
went to prove that the murder was committed
by persons who entered the house for the pur-
pose OF robbery.
The board of controllers Of the public schools
of Philadelphia have adopted resolution that
hereafter no child shall be admitted to or con-
tinued in the public schools Of that city unless
it has been vacclnated.
The Alabama claims settlement has suffered
no delay by the change in the British Cabinet.
The British Government it is announced, has
accepted all of Secretary Stewards amend
mentS.
A convention of officers Of the Army of the
Potomac will be held in Washington on the
22d of February, to form permanent organiza-
ton of the old officers of the Army of the Po-
tomac.
Turkey has forty million inhabitants, and an
army of nearly six hundred thousand. Greece
has only million and half of population, and
has an army of twelve thousand.
Two of the leading dry goods firms Of New
York have failed within few days past
Their united liabilities are put at between five
and six millions of dollars
Gen. Mcclellan has been invited by the
Mercantile Library Association of Boston to
deliver an address before them on WashingtOn's
birthday.
The defeat of Uganda squad at Las Matas,
San Domingo, is said to leave the whole coun-
try in the peaceful possession of President Baez.
1t is not yet known whether Bishop Lay, Of
Arkansas, will accept the Eastern Shore of
Maryland diocese.
Mr.. Odeu Bowie enters upon his duties as
Governor of Maryland on Wednesday next,
January 9th.
Frank Blair was in Washington during this
week. He announces that he has quit poll
tics.
An affray took place at a ball held by color
ed people, in Cumberland, Md, on Christmas