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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

q ANNIVERSARY WEEK IN New. York The
list o,r anniversaries this week includes those of
the American Seamen's Friend Society, the
Howard Mission and Home for Little Wander
ers the American Missionary Association,
the Conference for Tax Reform a very practi7
caly religious reform, the American Tract
Society, the American Anti-Ssvery Society
z(whose occupation, like Othello's, we had ina
gined, with Mr. Garrison, was gone with the
abolition of slavery the American Home
Missionary Society, the National Temperance
Society, the Institution for Deaf and Dumb
and the New York Institution for the Blind,
he American and Foreign Christian Union,
the American Congregational Union, the
American Equal Rights Association 1.-THE vague
mystery of its name may stimulate public GU
riosity), and last, but by no means least, the
Universal Peace Society, which will meet at a
most inauspicious moment, when Ku Klux
yKlans; and Union Leaguers seem to be await
iug either the conviction or the acquittaE of the
President Of the United States when our
Western Indians have Just started atresh on
the warpath; when Mr.. Pike wants to send a
naval squadron to the northeastern coast of
British America; when Mexico is rent with
revolutionary commissions when France is
hesitating wh ether ills yet toolate to insist on
the aismantHng Of the formidable fortresses Of
the Prussian quadrilateral when the Eastern
question is as far as ever from its ultimate So
luton when, in fine, the whole world is full
Of wars or rumors ofWarl Perhaps, however,
the Universal Peace Society may mlraculousy
usher, in the long expected millennium. At
altevents the anniversaries will, as usual at
tract vast number Jot visitors to the city.
Our. theatres, including particularly Niblo's
Garden, will doubtless be thronged as well as
our churchesl! Business will be transacted in
,volgiug immense aggregate sums of money in
connection with religious and benevolent enter
prises, which have already extended their field
of operations wherever commerce can carry
the influences of civilization. Anniversary
week is ofno ipconsiderable secular as well as
ecclesiastical importance.--N r Herald.
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:! Common Council.


e AT 3. regular meeting of the City Council
held May 18th, 1858. there were present: John
3. Smoot. esq, President; Messrs: Baker
Moore, Neale, Stein, Moran, Reid, Harmon
Arnold, Martin, White Massey, Stewart, Nc
Kenzie, Shirley and Turner. 4 -.
Mr.. Nc kenze moved to amend the minutes
relating to oath, which was carried
f. MIR. Baker, Chairman OF tho Gommittee on
Streets, made report on the petition of G. Q.
Smoot 81 Son, granting it. Adopted -r. -
= Petition OF Mrs. Brooks, asking permission
to construct a frame dwelling on the lot OF the
late VIM. Fowle, was referred to the Commit
tee on Public Property.
ing reset, was referred to the Committee on
Streets. ~ 4 T. 2 J. aaif.
BilliofCC Wade for services as Keeper Of
the Watch House. was referred to the-Commlt-
tee on Claims.
Petition from Jesse B. Sherwood, asking per-
mission to build frame kitchen attached to
= his residence was referred To the Committee on
Streets '.~J q" --i'- We. 80 - (
Communication of Sarah J. Churchman, ask
ing for repairs to the gutter on Wolfe street
near her dwelling, was referred to the Commit
tee on Streets with power to grant
Petition of 4. T. Carne, President Of the So,
ciety of 81. Vincent, was referred to the Com
claim ofJohn Stephenson for S7429, was re
ferred to the COMMITTEE on Claims. .,-.... /
Z Report of the Fire ,Wardens on bills was
adopted, and ordered to be paid e II ..r.-
Petition of VIM. Cogan to have curb re-
set, was granted by the Board of Aldermen and
concurred in by this Board
The Board of Aldermen here entered the
Chamber for the election of officers. ..sy
Treasurer Of the Corporation passed over for
the present v IL = H.. ~. -. .-t.-.L..1,
Sapb of the Night Watch.-John L. Smith,
elected. f,. -, -........s .......-. t......
- rhn f,1lou-;no ware. chosen Watchmen after
;sundry bailotings: =. .... .E.,. .....-..-...--
: John a. ' eitch,, Raleigh Henry, BAIL, War
ring, Lewis TIGER, Samuel Jefferson, E. Web
ster Charles Morris, Cornelius Phillips, George
Struder, j. G.. Nightingale, Robert w ade Lark
in Patton, John S, CogsWell, George W Jones,
The election Of the other officers being post,
poned till next meeting, the convention adjourn
cd, after which the Council Adjourned.
resto: o. C.rWHLTTLESEY, Clerk.
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Congress.

In the Senate, yesterday, the concurrent reso,
luton passed by the House providing for an
adjournment from the 9th to the Goth Instant,
was laid on the table Without stransacting
ANY business of general i'm portance the Senate
soon after adjourDed. The bill from the House
amending the charter OF the city Of Washing.
ton was taken up, the amendment of that body
concurred in, and the bill finally passed.
In the House of Representatives, the gener-
al internal tax bill was reported from the Com
mittee on Ways and Means A resolution was
adopted authorizing the Secretary of War to
sell all damaged and unserviceable arms, can
non and ordnance MATERIAL in possession Of the
War Department, and to deposit the amount
realized from such sale in the. United States
Treasury. The bill regulating the tariff tor
freight and passengers on the Union Pacific
Railroad was taken up, amended, and passed.
A memorial was presented from certain iron
manufacturers and civil engineers Of Baltimore
asking protection against unjust discrimination,
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. FOREIGN News.

10 The London STANDARD says that the Queen
will take no part in the contest Of the House Of
Commons on the Irish, Church. ~ /
laoIn the House ofaCommons,2 the reply of the
Queen othe address Of the sHouseI based on
Mr.. Gladstone's third resolution, was a9nooun-
ced. The Queen says she desires that hef7in-
terest in the <temporalitiea Iot the Irish Church
will not in any way hinder the Parliamentary
ca that srbjeotj3 5st&t a.?a.
~ M +. Gladstone viii to; DAY bring in a biAto
suspend fol- the present the making ofad dltton-
al appointme nts in the Irish Church ,@3E,
At the York races ye sterday the great north;
.efnAhandicap1dfl ohundred sovereigns, added
to a sweepstske OF twenty soyereigus. reach, was
won by Osptam; Gray s Fortunis; zsG1gi :"
T Nulgent. one Of the JacmeEpacket party, he's
been released: ,s~or,- r w
TIE Sultan of Turkey yeyte erid opened the
new Council ina speech remarkable tor its
.hberality. ID o said the time had come VIII en-
Turkish manners must yield TO- European
civilization. b1.Ai 551js aHtA 90 % z u! i-'ti's
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GETTY COUNCIL.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Roardl 90 AE1eruonn

y At irregular meeting Of the Board Of Alder
men, held May 18th, 1858, there were present:
T. 3. Robertson, esq.,, President; Messrs Mar
KEEL, Harmon, BreWis, Dyson, Prettyman, Clark
and Bell.
= a petition Of VIM. Cogan to have the curb
King street, he furnishing the brick for the gut
'0- Pe Sfi Of Reuben ingalls, and B. Z. Sum
mers were received from the Common Council,
land their. action concurred in. y haJG Il -
10 Petition of Mrs E.lJ.- Brooks was received
from the Common Council, and its reference TO
the Committee On Public Property agreed to-
) sThereport of the Committee on Streets grant
-jngthe petition of %. Smoot g Son, was re-
ceiyed2from the Common CounciEand adopted.
ri Mr., BreWis was transferred to the Comm ttee
on Schools, vice lLr. Markell transferred to
tho Finance Committee. sgn.:LsL m s.is!-y
Petitions of J. q Phillips and Jesse E. Sher-
wood were received from the Common Coun-
ell, and their action concurred in.
A bill of C.O.Wade, as Keeper of the Watch
House, for February and March, 1868, amount
ing to $50, was received from the Common
Council and its reference to the Committee On
Claims agreed to. ---.
The present Committee on Union Street was
continued. z = " y 40 q
Bills of the O. "A. &. II. ,RR Co, $3.50, for
repairs to steam fire engine, were received from
the Common Council snd ordered to be paid
Bill of J. H Watkins 81 Co., for meat furnish
ed thegAlms House. $74.29. was referred to the
Committee on Claims, ,-o.I.~.,r~-.. =
H Petitions, of S.. j. Churehnan@ and r. L
Carne jr, President 0: the Society of St. Vim
7 cent; were received from the Common Council
and their action concurred in.
The Board proceeded 10 the Council Cham
Der for the election Of officers, and upon their
1SFests: JOHN j. JAMESON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

% -REMAs Ks.-The market this morning WAS
quiet and fat, being unfAvorably affected by
the disagreeable weather. Flour is weak and
prices terding down. Wheat, inactive, with
very light receipts and small sales some lots
inferior white brought 2sO; no sales Of red re-
ported. Offerings Of Corn havs materially fall
len off, and prices have o downward tendency,
With Gales of mixed af 40, III and 112 Sales
Of $50 bushels Oats at 49, Bye quiet with very
light receipts; quotations unchanged Butter
quiet with fair supply. Eggs in fair request
Seeds inactive. Plaster dull. Salt quiet
Provisions quiet and prices without change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

4 MI. Gerard ID. Moore,g and Capt. j ames
L. Ransom, two Of the oldest and most respect
ed citizens Of Jefferson county, in West, Vir-
ginia, died last week. 2 = u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

"a TIE FIRE in Washington, last night, vas at
"a sausage factory on K. between I'd and, Sd
streets. which was burned down-Loss about
$1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13
NEW.g OF THE Day.
,slhsoa7 The ce5y age and body of the Times

shoe The pesy ags2and body of the Times.
s. Letters from the Us. Consul at Port LoniseS
Mauritius, state that the epidemic fever has
increased very rapidly. Eighteen hundred
deaths occurredduring the month of January,
the. naorpa!lty being 3prlnclpa ally among the
higher classes. All the vessels ID the harborS
have The disease among their crews, several
American vessslsbehg among the number
The agent of the Peabody Southern Educa
ton Fund, Dr., Sears, has appropriated $4,000
for the current year to various existing schools
10 the leading country towns of Louisiana. lie
has also assigned $4,000 for the aid of normal
schools in thatlState, $4,000 being piEcnto the
normal schools at New Orleans.
Collector Joseph r. Bailey, of the Fourth
Revenue District Of New yXoIk was brought
before Justice Dodge, Of the Jefferson Market
police court, yesterday, and held to answer the
charge Of perjury, preferred by George b. Da-
WIS., d detectiSein the employ Of the secret ser
vice of the Ways and Means Committee,
Collector spauldiipg # dt5e Eighth District,
in New York, has seized distillery in Twenty
ninth street, and a tobacco haanufaetory III Sec
ond avenue, for violation Of the revenue law,
and placed keepers 10 charge There Jls ;eonsld
cradle excitemenb among the distlllers.
A statement recently, published to the effect
that Mr.. Peabody on Quitting Rome, had left
the Pope EGO, 600, is denied on authority
The Italian papers report more accurately that
heShad given $40, 000fo eneof.the education
al institutions in Rome, 80 -,o,r - r....r .ft
City Of MEXICO advieesto May lst, via AGA
pulco, state that, Juarez is in quiet possession
of the Presidency All attempts at revolution
I'M different parts of the country have been
suppressed. .tuo4ugaQ ouo :o!t.
The Postofhce apartment yesterday decided
to again use the Knoxville route Via Baltimore
and Washington 10 the transmission Of mail
matter from Philadelphia and1New YorkEto
New Orleans and Mobile.
p The Secretary Of the Navy has replied to
resolution of Il the House, showing that over
three hundred vessels have been sold since the
close OF the war. 1870 ~ S2i,' |,,
IL Jacob dFralieh, editor Of the Waite County
Record, 9of Searcy, Arkansas, has beea arrested
by the military authorities for structures on Off
cial, acts. q 43Iii;ipJ > 30<jI
is VBrorsen's2 periodical comet was observed at
the National Observatory in Washington, by
Professor Hall; on che evening of May llth.
Mr. William Chambers, the Edinburgh pub
Usher, is busy on, his autobiography which
will appear some time during the present year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

The name of the town Of South DanVers,
Mass has by a vote. Of. the. inhabitants been
changed to Peabody in honor of Mr.. George
Peabody, benefactor,, and, We believe Q
native of the place. lt~0& %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

After the manner Of theyaudience In the lob
bies ana the galleries of the French National
Convention, at,the trial of Louis the Sixteenth,
cards are ia Gil culation with the names ofESena-
tors, to be marked, and counted, as they give in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

Some of3the papers head the notice Of the
trial Of tue soldier for writing the letter to Col
Mosby ga soldier punished for joking Mos
by .Wetbink, the boot was On the. other
Leg IF was N osby awho 4'joked" the ssjokert'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

II Having purchased the cntltc stock OF the late
nrfn' Ne No. SIq 9s s:7pG KING STREET,
T invite those who have 0 literally patronized
them, and the public GENERALLY, to give me d
cali. Having large stock on hand, an pre-
pared to sell as cheapas can be bought in the
State Ny stock consists Of Hardware, Cutlery,
Carpenters Tools, Doors, SASH Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldings,
Balusters, of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. a large stock Of French and American
Glass, double and single thick, of all size8.-
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Paint snd White Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and other
brands of fine quality, Putty, Torpentine and
Machine Oil. also, Lime. of superior quality,
Cement CaIciped Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing, &c. a large stock Of Pugh's celeb.a
ted Gar Augers and other articles found IN fist
class Builders Furnishing Estab ishments
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
of Building Material promptly attended to
Terms cash. # vi ----------- ap 2l-tt
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sT7NCoURAGE HOME INDUSTRY"
VIRGINIA 4 SASH AND DOOR FACTORY,

YlRG1NlA sash AMI OOOh fAO1OA1.
--.... .... .s a-rl.. -. -.t- ...... .....
We would respectfully announce to the pub
lie that we are prepared TO furnish a
SASHES, DOORS, , .. La .. .
~1-,'I BLINDS, MOULDINGS,
..-.1 .'". a"- BRACKETS, NEWELS,
q. -I-..-. ..-.-.. BALUSTEKS, &C. &c
at lower re- tes than the same can be had north
of the Potomac. .-u. -. 80,
We have secured the services of Dir. CHA6
MANKIN as Superintandent Of the Manufac-
turing Department, whose we'll known repQta.
ton as q mechanic warrants US in saying thu!
our work will compare with any in the country.
All kinds of TURNING and SCROLL
SAVING donewith dispatch. We have also
MILL, FLoJoRiNG-MIIL and 5URFAC-
ING MILL, Send for Price List. .-..-- .
-..-'. -'.' '',' ~..-" RISlTEILL Z HODGE,
-..- III. corner Fairfax and Queen streets,
3. ap 18-tf ... n,t ---- ALEXANDRIA, VA
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BoOKs & eTATEONERY
DIAPER AND PAPER BAGS.

Fearing you may forget, as many do and n,r
dearly for it, will here state that have iT:y,
received an ndditionsl supply Of those ju St,;
Also the Richmond, Va, Paper MilPs Sf f~oe@
and Manila WRAPPING PAPER. "''SR
Now just recollect this, and don't run as,ou
from home to- buy these things or snv tS;SSyy
else, such as WHITING PAPER of a1v ling .i.g
or quality, BLANK BOOKS of al sorts s s19
STATIONERY Of alllkinds. DUST call ST "N0
..,-ge o. n JOHN H PARROTS
Blank Book, Paper and Stationery Wareho,.,
N. B.-Doh't forget whatI say and then r. fon
me you did not think Of it. ..-- mvE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

The Conservative Convention in Washing
ton has nominated Mr., JohnrT. Given as the
Conservative candidate TOR Mayor Of that city,
attbe ensuing municipal election a.oE s.l.I !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13
nj E W B O o K S

~ .-...- p. ..-...
Fairfax Or, the Master of Greenway Com,
a Chronicle Of the Valley Of the Shenandoah
by John Esten Cooke, author of "ViFenIis
Comedians" "Surreyaof Eagles Nestn etc 3D "
The fH Table Talk of Martin Luther Translate,
by William Hsziett. 81 4.
The Life oflGustaYus3 Adolphus, by Raw "
S. Heydenrieh, 81. j..
House Beautiful; or, the Bible Museum br
e. l.. o. 3. 9Oc. illustrated.
On the Way cr, places passed by the PHI.
grims by A. L. 0, f. Illustrated 905 ! IL
The Magic Mirror. A round Of Tales for
Old and Young, by William Gilbert IIlustrs.
ted. 50
Dealings with the Fairies, 'Whoro more !,
meant than meets the ear" By George Melon.
ald Illustrated $L25.
Out in the World. 4 novel, by T. S. Ar.
thur
Just received and for sale by
..,, ROBERT BELL, Bookseller
my II - - 81, King street.
.yOHN 4. PARROTT, .....
q o. ALEXANDRIA, VA
Dealer in BLANK BOOKS. .....
..r . ......s. ... - WHITING PAPER
Wrapping Paper, Paper Bags, Envelopes,
,--1 Inks, Gum Mucilago
Gold Albata and.Steel Pens, .... ..'''
I-S.@. Wrapping Twine,
in short everything comprised under the term
Stationery for the Olice, School Room and
Also, SHEET MUSIC, (sorne 1900 to 5000
pieces on handy The ORly stock Of Music ever
q Violinss, Guitars, Flutes, Bsrjos, &c.
The very best Italian aud other strings for
Guitars, VioIins, &C., and musical Instruments,
generally. Terms cash. ~. -. .'--.-.
Also sole agent here for the Ri, hmond and
Manchester, Va Paper Mills.
ANY sizes and weights of Wrapping and
Printing Papers furDished at short notice upon
satisfactory terms. ctl-H
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

Col rCs F. Hampton, brother Of Gen. Wade
Hampton, a large land owner 10 Oconee county,
South Caro- Ina, has expressed . willingness,
with many other public spirited citizens, to do
nate lands to bona lffd1e settlers German and
other foreign emigrants. ,ylfu!4Ynasga
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13
Z Fish Market, May 1a.

REMARKS. There were no fish at the wharf
this morning, and the present weather, it is
thought, will close UP the fishing Il" Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

SPECIE 2 PAYMENTS. The New York, Post
discussing the ways and means of returning to
specie payments, says 81 ay..ra % -TIhLg
It, has long been certain that our currency
cannot belgladually brought to a specie value
by a mere process of continuous contraction
The policy has been carried far enough 5by
Mr.. MeCulloch to>reVeal its worthlessness, and
r IN pube co 11 seo and Gp GoSs
fluctuations in all the markets, Without eontri-
butipg anything to the solution Of the real
difficulties OF the case b An essential iprcIimi
nary step to further contraction Is the modif-
cation Of the legal tender act so that gold and
silver can again be used as money among per
sons who desire it. The people will then have
another currency to take the place OF green
backs, and can afford. to fund these as fast as
they please. .-'- >',''-,-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

4 lMessrs. Fessenden, Trumbull, and Grimes
are said TO be: in the daily receipt Of anonymous
threatening letters. We presume that they
regard them with entire contempt q b..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

The Death of Miss Copley, the last surviv.
ing child Of John Singleton AG?Qpley, the dis
tinguished painter, and father of the late; Lord
Lyndhurst, is announced Her age was ~95.
She was bora in Boston aud was carried over to
England by her ather VII en;only an infant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

bGMsny,oEthet prayers delivered in Congress
put Us ia mind of the Manager Off political
meeting, who opened The proceedings with
this address Fellow yCitizens:-The, Rev.
Mr. Mr.. will now commerce che: programme, by
addressing the audience IN a prayer !" -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13
BUILDING MATERIALS.
JAMES W. NAILS, . r..
Having purchased the cntico stock ofthe lsto

l(SUcCgssoR TO J. w. Nails & Co. 49,
- ALEXANDRIA, V A., ~ Z. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

The l"iron Clad OATH which disfranchises SO
many of the best citizens Of Virginia, is re-
5quirsd BY HHunnicutt, who wished ind anuary
'lS6l. tocaptureF Fortress Monroe, and BY Others
like himself, who. ,ifseeession been suecess+
ffaal, would have been, as they were in, the be-
ginning, ultra secessionists and 7disunionists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

The Methodist Conference at, Chicago has
passed the resolution admitting the Southern
de!eaatesito full membership h2o9{ 21iGo2y1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

= Court Of Claims in W ashington has ad
jouraed; over uatil the first Monday in June,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

8 contracts for the opening Of the Pitts
burg and Gonuellsville Railroad from its pres
,eptt terminus to Cumberland WILDE given out
some timesduring the present month"; 500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

Every effort IS now being made by outside
pressure to operate upon 1.-THE sSenate: TT17ttelei
grams from partizans, are pouring in, radical
meetings are being held, extremists are int
pudensly proposing thato thersRactory Sena1
tors should resign ); some rare giimplored, some
are threatened, some violently denounced. =;
And all this to Senator'S, SWORN to try a case,
aud .torender a. verdict according 10 the. law
and the, testimony II Never was there such .
spectacle il any civilized country a. 5G;atao9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

W A N 7 E D go '.
1000 CORDS OF GOOD -.-..... ...
CHESTNUT OAK BARK, ..,....,
at Alexandria or. the cars oftho O., \. & N H.
T., or at the Tanneryi- We also want -
= 500 CORDS OF GOOD BLACK OAK
..... i.-.. tf... . BARK, .-g..-- E.
for which we will pay $40 per cord. :,
-. We have always on hand OAK and ~ ID; d
LOCK SOLE LEATHER, UPPER LEAaIIh'
Leather which we sell at the lowest cssh prices;
We are paying the highest cash prices for gooa
BEEF HIDES, dry and green. ooy7o
ap Il-tf . Alexandra, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

GENERAL WALKER, the Conservative candi-
date for Lieutenant Governor, is native Of
Augusta county, but has resided for some ten
years, in NeWbern, Pulaski county. He is
about Sc years of age and commands high
position amongst the lawyers of Southwestern
Virginia, At the outset of the war, he enter
ed The service Sas Captain in the historic
4th Virginia Infantry, and rose, by merited
in which position, and whilst commanding sthe
Stonewall Brigade, he was seriously wounded.
During the latter part Of 5tbe : war, he was
placed over portion Of the Virginia Reserves.
He.is a man Of fne talents, and excellent char
aeter. Richmond Neacs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-13

3 About swossyears ago, in the Senate, the
Colorado bill, which had been vetoed by Che
President, was under discussion M. Doc
little and other Senator'S asked thas the vote
be postponed for one day to enable Mr.. Dixon,
who was opposed to the bill, and who was de-
tanned By sickness, to be present. Said Mfr.
Wade: i am not willing to wait fos any sick
n1aniL ekin. favor. Of giging. aay assistance
to ourgnsniss 4 am in favor of taking
THE chances which God Almighty has given
US, Compare this with the oaetion rof the
seaataEgesterday. Suppose Mr.. FADE ts logic
had!baep applied, in his own case aq