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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16
Foreign News.

In the British House Of Commons last night
a petition was presented from the people OF
Nova Scotia complaining of the union of that
province with Canada as unjust, uncaled for,
and the result of fraud; and asking repeal OF
the act. A deputation of the Irish Church
Hierarchy have waited on the Queen 10 regard
to the changes contemplated. but received
nothing but vague, non-comml.tal reply. The
French Corps Legislatiff is debating the sub
ject of commercial protection. The Emperor,
is looking around for a war with somebody
easily to be beaten, and has sent an ultimatum to
the Bey of Tunis. In the meantime the Com
mander of the camp at Chalons tells his troops
that war is possible, and that the labors of the
camp must be severe and unremitting.
The civil war is being vigorously prosecuted
10 Japan. The army Of the Mikado has arriv-
ed at a point near Jeddo. 49,
The Spakiotean mountaineers claim victory
over the Turks 10 recent conflict
The DEGREES of the Spanish Government ad-
hitting duty free into its possessions foreign
wheat, -four aud other ailimentsry substances
have been extended to the 3lst of December
next,
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Died..

On Sunday last, the 10th inst, Mrs MAR
GARET. WAKTMANN, wife Of john, II.
Wartmann, Esq, editor Of the Rockingham
Register, Of Harrisonburg, and daughter OF
Samuel Vance, Esq, of Bath county, in the 9th
year Of her age.
On Tuesday, May 18th. at "EIlerslie,n in
Stafford county, at the RESIDENCE OF her 1atheT,
Cr. B. Wallace. Mrs MILDRED S. MALE,
wife of Mr.. Edmond P. Male, Of Culpepor
At Madison Court House, on the morning Of
the 18th inst, MARIA, wife of Dr. Horace
Smoot, and eldest daughter of the late Peter
Goolrick, Esq.. Of Fredericksburg.
In Prince Georges county, Md on Satur-
day last, after a brief illness, PERkIE W.
EVERSFIELD.
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NEWS or THE DAT
70 sho0 the ysry age and body ofths Times.

y TIE Chicago Convention begins TO oversha-
dow the topic Of impeachment. The great
topic of interest is the question Of the Vice
Presidency. VIII the failure to convict the Pres
ident attract sufficient sympathy for Mr.. Wade
to make him the candidate for Vice President!
CT will the contest between the Western CT mol
oates for the position result in compromise
upon an Eastern man-Curtin, Wilson or
Hamlin? All the speculation upon the action
at Chicago is upon the assumption OF the &C
quittal of the President.
Sherman's steam planning mill, in South
Brooklyn, was entirely destroyed by fire yester-
day. The flames spread to the packing-box
factory adjoining, aud thence to several build
ings used as Offices for merchants, lawyers, and
real estate agents. There are many tenement
houses in the neighborhood, which caught ire
number Of times, and were only saved by the
superhuman exertions of the fremen. Two
hundred families were driven into the streets.
The total loss is about 100000.
It is stated that the Council Of Roman
Catholic Bishops at Quebec have chosen
Bishop Lynch, of Toronto, to be Archbishop
of the Province, subject 70 final confirmation
by the Pope. til also announced that Father
Dowd Of Montreal, will be appointed coadju,
tor Bishop of the diocese, in placo OF Bishop
Lynch.
Mr.. Edward Moran, Philadelphia artist,
has daubed over with varnish, or cut from their
frames, the pictures contributed by him to the
exhibition of the Pennsylvania Academy of
| Fire Arts, because they had not been placed
| by the directors in such position as he thought
them entitled to.
A man named Green, known IS a reformed
gambler" was arrested in Cincinnati day or
two since on charge of embezzlemeut. 1t
| is charged that while acting as agent tor a
wealthy lady in Athens, Ohio, Green deiraud-
ed her out of about Sc 900. @a
One of the Canadian Zouaves writes from
Rome that the commanding officer OF Castle
San Angelo has been placed under arrest, upon
an accusation of having sold TO emlssarles OF
Garibaldi the plans of the new Notifications OF
that fortress.
Mr. Brooks, member Of Congress from
New York, is in receipt of numerous letters
from persons in various parts Of the country,
profsring proof to go before the investigating
committee, when needed, of the alleged corrupt
i practices of Gen. Butler.
True bills have been found by the Crane
Il Jury against the revenue defrauders in Calves
ton, Texas, and the warehouse property Tor
i teited.
= The movement to present Chief Justice
! Chase to the National Democratic Convention
as a candidate for President is revived, bu
we have no idea that he will consent.
4 The Senators who have lately been sick arr
!. all recovering
j, The reports from the peach growers are gen
! orally favorable.
! The State Of Alabama has paid her interes
on her bonds up to the 1st Of November next
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Congress-.

The Senate was not in session yesterday. In
the House of Representatives Mr.. Woodward,
tried to get before the House, as question of
privilege, resolutions for Committee of In
quiry into the conduct of the Missouri deIega-
ton in attempting to influence the course of
Senator Henderson on impeachment. The
speaker quashed the matter by saying it was
not privileged question, as the House was
not the custodian of the honor of the Senate,
or competent to take notice of the intring ements
of its privileges. Whilst the matter was up
Mr.. Loan stated, on the part Of the Missouri
delegation, that all the interviews between the
Missouri members of the House and the Sena-
tor referred to- were at the request the latter,
and it was at his instance and request that the
letter that was made the basis of this resolu-
bion was written and signed. The subject had
scarcely been disposed of when Mr.. Woodward
again raised personal question by complai D.
irg that Mr. Pile, of Missouri, was making
faces at him Nothing came of this also. After
disposing of some private bills the House went
into Committee of the Whole, and was address
ed by Mr.. Garfield, of Ohio, on the finances
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saGircupall0cudiOIl.

At Cincinnati, a few years since, an unsophls
ticated darkey waited upon certain military
| gentleman with bill of $40 Is for washing
| done at the camp hospital, which, after under
going rigorous scrutiny by the officer, was
returned with the following explanation, which
the astonished son Of Ethiopia listened to with
an equal amount Of wonder and perplexity:
''This BILL" said the military gentleman,
''wl first have to be sent to the Quartermas
ter General at Washington, and he will report
to the Adjutant General, and he will lay it be-
fore the Secretary of War for his approval
The Adjutant being satisfied, it will be sent to
the Auditor Of the State who will approve of it
and sent it to the Secretary of the Treasury,
who will at once dispatch an order to the col
lector of this port to pay the bill -...r
The darkey relieved himself of long-drawn
sigh ssThen, massa," he remarked, dat last
gentleman you spoke OBJ, pays for de washing,
does he p l: 75 :s# sls8r4
"No. continued the other, she will hand it
to the Quartermaster, but as there is no such
officer here at present, some proper person
must be appointed by the Secretary of War,
under direction of the President, and his ap-
pointment must be approved by the Senate
Congress not being in session now, the commits
sion cannot be issued until it meets When
this commission is received the Quartermaster
will show it to the collector; he will pay it,
you giving your receipt. -.
The unfortunate negro first scratched his
head, then shook it, and finally said:
II guess I'll hab to let dis washing slide,
but it am the last job does for Uncle Sam,
shurei''
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VEYO THE PUBLIC.

N w DIN.
Haying bought the stock Of Messrs. Loolnis
s. Facer, No. l79 King StreetrL- am now pre-
pared to furnish to my friends and the public in
general, IS fine . selection Of GROCERIES as
can be found in any house in the city.
Among our stock may be found the following
articles which have been selecsedWith the great
est care. -s@=
PulveriZed, a. B, and Extra c. and fine lot
Of Cuba and Porto Rico Sugars
..- = . .@-. IT EAS.
A very Superior Article Of Gunpowder, ia.
pan, Imperial and Oolong Teas.
FLOUR
a choice article of Family and Extra Flour.
-..e. MOLASSE5, .-.-::....
New Orleans Molasses and Golden and Hon
/ ey Syrups .-..-.... .. ...... .......
Is Boxes Stearine, Rabbits, Electric and
Sugar Cured Hams Breast Pieces Shoulders
and Middlings, also fine lot Of Country Cured
Hams and Middlngs. ~ .@ -
/ & choice article OF Lard. .A...-
.@.n" COFFEE.@ .....
4 fine assortment of Old Government. Java.
Laguyara and Rio Coffee. e g.. &c.,. ... -..
lure Ground and Whole Spice -.-
1ta!lan MaCcarOnl Daker'S OnOcol&tC, COcO@
and Broma. - .--.-. - ... -..
OILS.
Marseilles and Bordeaux Oils; also large as
sortment of Wooden and Willow Ware, Crock
cry and Glass Ware,
may l6.tf GEORGE SEATON.
by J. HI. Parrot. AuctiOneero
GALE OF REAL ESTATE IN ALEXAN-
o.. .. DRIA, VA. --
By virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Alexandria county, pronounced at its May
term, 1866, in the case Of II. B. DeCoster and
wife VS. A. M. Z. Snyder, the undersigned,
Commissioners, therein named, will, on SAT
uRDAY, the 18th day of Juno next at II M,
in front Of the Mayors Office, Alexandria, Va,
offer for sale, at public auction, the following
property, to wit: .- .. -.-#..-.-
A Lot OF GROUND, with r story sEEa
BRICK HOUSE thereon, situated on the LEE.
north side Of Prince, Rear the intersection OF
Prince and Water streets --.-..-.. E.5
TERMS One-fourth cash, and the residue
IN three, six and twelve months, with interest
from the day of SALE the bonds of the purchas-
or, with security, to be taken for the said defer.
red payments, and the, title rotsined until the
purchase money is paid. ~. ......-
:, GEO; W. BRENT:
S. +. BEACH,
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MARIN T. LAST.
MAR HsIED,

In GAINESVILLE, Georgia, by the Rev: +. N.
Hunt, on the 18th instant, JOHN r. EDELEN,
OF alexandria, Va, to Miss SALLiE COOfrr
Err, daughter Of the late DR.. Allen Cooper, Of
Newbern, n. q.
On the l4th inst, by the Rev. James I. Left,
wich, at the residence Of the brides father,
a NTHONY BkENNER 10 Miss SARAH E..
CAMPBELL, both of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

Col. W. B. Randolph, for many years past
Chief Clerk Of the Treasurer office, is. Trea-
ryDepartnent,died yesterday morning at his
residence in Washington, after an illness of
several weeks, in the Slstyear Of his age. Col.
Randolph received an appointment in, the Trea.
sury Department in 1908, aud for the past
twenty years has been connected with the Trea
surer's Office, over twenty years OF which he
has been Chief Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

Rev. James McCosh of the Queens College
recently elected President Of Princeton College
New Jersey, has net yet decided to accept The
position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

OVERSEEING OUR PRoDucTIoNs.-In his
speech at Norfolk, Mr.. E7eritt is reported by
the Journal as saying ..a.r
The cultivation of cotton he did not wish to
lessen, it being an article of too much i'm por-
lance to the world but he did wish to direct
the attention of those engaged in agriculture
to other crops which might be grown in con-
nection with cotton. za
He mentioned hops, which he found to be
indigenous all over the South, and capable of
being largely produced with little or no labor.
Their consumption is daily increasing 10 the
world, and the demand for them is so great
that many chemical substitutes have now to be
introduced in their place and they are SO
valuable in Europe as to be sold there by the
ounce.
He then referred to the Castor Bean, an arti-
Gle Of easy production all over the South, and
one which commands fabulous price in all
marts of trade.
He lastly mentioned the grape, and in par
ticular the Scuppernong, as q product of the
soil from which more profit was to be derived
than from almost any other in his knowledge.
The Mobile Tribune says, in relation to the
six young men who were arrested and tried by
the military authorities in Alabama, and SEN
fenced to the Dry Tortugas, that when the
prisoners arrived at Meriden, Mississippi, re-
lative of one of them, holding the Office of q.
s. District Attorney, called on the officer in
charge and asked permission to see his klns-
man. The request was granted on one condl-
ton, that the Attorney would promise not to
take out a writ of habeas eo,pas in behalf OF MS
relative!'' ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

MIR. Garfield, ofOhio, made speech, yes
terday, insths House of Representatives, on
tie subject Of trade and finances. Important
subjects, it must be admitted-subjects very
important. But, then, in these days, what
are they compared to impeachment and the
Chicago Convention !? MI. g., may as we'll
bottle up his remarks, and not uncork the bot
tie. until The politicians finish their plans.
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The Markets.


LIoSDoS, May 16-Noon.-U. S. 5-2os steady
at 10Sa70ic. 4 .'sa
LIVERPOOL, May 16-Noon.- Cotton firm and
quite active. with sales of 1900 bales; prices
unchanged. Breadstuf quiet. .25-
LONDON, May 16,-Afternoon,-U. S. 6ecuri-
ties unchanged
LIVERPOOL, May 1G-Evening. -Cotton firm
and unchanged: Uplands to arrive l23d.
NEW York, May 1G.-Gold 1895. Exchang e
TO- Ola Bonds9 = new o.. Va. G's 81. Money
6 per cent Cotton frmer at % for middling
-uplands. Froights dull, Flour dull and
dropping. Wheat dull and unsettled and
slightly in favor Of buyers receipts 1880
bushels. Corn shade better; receipts 29,43O
bushs Rye quiet and steady Oats dull and heavy
Pork frmer new mess $28.75. Lard quiet Al
174al9 in barrels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

GEERITT SMITH says he was glad to go bail
for Jefferson Davis, not from regard to bim
merely, but to show his good feeling towards
the South, and to do ia this way what he
might 10 bring North and South together. He
thinks the RnpuoiieAn party, by dcnouncins
the baiIing Of Mr.. Davis, flung a~ay gold
ing opportunity for strengthening Itself and
for giving peace to the country. lie also
jus:i6es bis gift to Washington College on the
ground that he had given thousands. to aid in
the education Of the blacks Of the South, but
had given nothing to her white schools. He
was, therefore, glad to give to the one which
was founded by the Father of his Country"
He says the North should eagerly avail herself
of every opportunity to express good feeling
towards the South. IEUI 90. |AG.t-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

On Wednesday night the jail in Frcdericks-
burg was broken open with an axe recognized
as belonging to the barracks, and Supposed to
have been in the hands of a soldier who deser-
ted, and took with him the soldier in jalf
striking Norton. He broke three good locks
and released his comrade, as well as the horse
thief Kelly, from King George county, who
stole Pratt horse. aa .g....- ~. ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

DROWN SUGAR received this day and ~
y saleloW by ''o 'o'
my Is j. G. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

TNEA-Choice Japan Tea, just received and
Z for sale by -.--.. "'o
my Is --a j. G. MTLBURN
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d USSEL 8 COS. GREAT
IL THRESHER AND SEPARATOR,
and Double Pioneer Horse Power, with Rus
sells Patent Movable Cutter. ..-g .. ..
I am Agent for these celebrated Machines.
The Thresher and Separator has been in sue
cessful operation for over % years, and stands
unrigalled in its capacity for Threshing and
Cleaning Grain III one operation.
The use of the THREE HITCH GEARING
gives it great advantage over any other ma
chine in the market. ... .- ..
l am also Agent for the Westinghouse
Thresher and Cleaner .-..
Price lists and circulars sent on application.
r... go. -. HERBERT BRYANT
&c.,. IS, King st., bet. Water s. Union.
my 13-2W Alexandria, Va.
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II a 4 NJ A ~ S
STEEL TOOTH Wheel

I am sole agent for this Rake for tho counties
Of Alexandria, Fairfax Prince William, Lou
doun, Fauquier, Culpeper and Warren, and
uld particularly call the farmers attention
to its merits. 1t is decidedly the best Wheel
tire satisfaction, both as Cleaner and Hay
Rake, or no sale. VIII also have large sup
ply of Revolving Hay R.-kes, Hand Hay Rakes,
Scythes, Snaths Grain Cradles, Scythe Stones,
Rifles, Hsy Forks, Hay Knives Horse Hay
Forks, &c, &C., 10 which would invite the
attention Of country merchants.
HERBERT BRYANT,
- %, King st., bet. Water IS Union,
my y Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

COMMERCGAL.

ALExAHDR1A MARKET, May 16-The mar
ket was quiet with light offerings. In Flour
there was very little doing except to the retail
trade, and prices are unchanged. For Wheat
there was limited demand, with sales Of white
at 278a282 for ordinary to fair, and red at 270,
$50 and 285. according to quality no very good
or prime offered. Sales of 1900 bushels mixed
Corn ct l42al13, and very=quiet Qaas inactive,
with sales Of 800 bushels at 3d. Rye quiet with
small sales Of $780, In other articles there is no
change. l,.- XIX. "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

The President of the New York Society for
the Prevention Of. Cruelty to Animals, on Tues
day lectured before athe Farmers Club of that
city. in favor of horse flesh as food. At the
close OF his lecture, resolution was moved,
recommending horse.fesh as food but, to the
astonishment Of its advocates it was laid on
the table by an almost unanimous vote. '2-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

SEGARS, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco 81
- 106, Prince street. wv a.
my 16 BROOEES s. TAYLOR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

DRO0MS, BUCKETS, BASKETS. Wo.I
. boards, Scrub Brushes, &c, received H. tS;.
day for sale by Ills
nv 16 J. c. MITRTTpN
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Probable HEAVY Mail Robbery.


PORTLAND, Me, May 1G.-The mail box
hence for Boston, on last Monday afternoon,
with all the Bostoa letters c)ntaaing large
amout of remittences is missing, not having
been heard from after Lowing the train at Bos-
ton. It was thought that it might have gone
on to Chicago, but dispatch from that city
says not. r., IN ...
FEMALE INDIGNATION MEETING. We I'm,
derstand that the co!orcd females of Norfolk
held an Indignation Meeting yesterday even
ing on the suburbs. II ......
The Offices Of the asscmblagc was to give
his Honor the Mayor piece OF their mind.
A rum0r had gone abroad, that his Honor had
10 his Address stated that the colored people
must quit loafug about the Market and so to
work. The exaggerated reports also stated
that he would send all the lazy ones to Africa,
and do great many other terrible things.
The body Of orr colorel cliizencsses met
and appointed a President aad Secretary but
this was all they succeeded 10 doing. They
then rose all at once to 'cIaim the floor, and
such catcr of tongues has not been heard
for nya day The officers Of the meeting
attempted to keep order-but all to 10 pur-
pose for they might have as we'll attempted
to keep order at the Tower CT Babel They
tried their best to be heard but had to retire
in disgust The meeting then broke up in
great confusion; and so this conspiracy against
his Honor came to nothing. -NoyoN Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

GOAPS-.Van Hagen's and McKeon's MI
- no, Chemical, Olive, and Toilet Soang 1o u.
ceived to. day and for sale by ''' 'o'
my16 J. G, MILBURr
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TIHE PENN COPYING BOOK.

Something entirely new and reliable SIS Lhavo
already had it practically tested By the use Of
this book and the ink which accompanies It.
you save the expense and trouble Of copying
press and the use Of water to moisten your let
tiers, as by this book you can take copy some
houls after it has been written. ....
Also, the French instantaneous Copying Book,
upon the same principle as the above
Every business man, who copies his letters,
should have one, particularly those who are
travelling and wish to preserve copies of their
correspondence . ...- ,..# q.
Also, the Penn Combination Patent Marking
Apparatus, for inGe!ibIy marking Linen, Mus,
lin, &C, without preparation, put up IN nest
else, con. aiming the entire fixtures ... .
All the above receiving and for sale at manu-
facturers prices, by
80. JOHN Il. PARROT,
Dealer in Paper, Stationery, Music, &C., Ale12.
nv 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

The Alabama papers complain OF 'the
tyranny of military officers ia thatState" Re-
cent proceedings, in Military Courts there, the
arrest of citizens; the sentences, the chains
and the exiles, bear testimony to the truth OF
their complaiptsy sF G.sgy ~ 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

The report Of the Commissioner Of Agricul-
turc Tor the present year, relates the interest
ing fact that the number OF agricultural inven-
tons now annually perfected, Is more than for
~ fold greater than it was twenty years ago.
These improvements are rapidly revolutioniz-
ing the agriculture of the West reducing to
the lowest minimum ever attained, the proper
ton of manual labor employed in its operations
Asa single Illustration the rea per is mentioned,
which, while doing the work of ten men, was
first supplemented with self raker, and now,
still further to facilitate and economist the
harvest work, is furnished with al apparatus
for the instantaneous binding of the sheavcs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

WASHINGTON ITEMS. AT special meeting
of the Hebrew congregation Of this city, at
their place Of worship, Oh Wednesday last, it
was voted to invite Herman Baar, P. II. d.,
to preside in their congregation, engaging him
for three years, at a salary Of $4,000 year.
The anniversary Of the Sabbath schools of
the city will take place on Monday next, and
all tn children of the schools of the several
Protestant churches of the city will take part
There was large Radical meeting, in front
of the City Hall, last night-composed mostly
Of colored people. Senator Harlan, Mr.. Stokes,
and others spoke. The speeches were very
denunciatory of the ''recusant" Senators, es
they are called 81 --L.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

The newspapers all over the State report the
prospect of the wheat crop to be very encour.
aging. But, again, we say, it isentirely too
soon to be making calculations about the bar-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

Edward W.sBelt, esq., of Prince Georges
county, Md, died In Marlboro on Thursday
last,afrera brief illness. He was gentleman Of
excellent abilities, and deservedly esteemed by
all who knew him. se 1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

Tkes IlfsesDyulrg Washingtonian, one Of the
oldest and best Of our exchanges has been en-
larged and is printed on new type. We need
not say that we wish ts;Worthy editor and pro-
pretorseyery success IN diff, and increased
prosperity TO bis excellent paper. d @