Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-24
4 NEWS OF THE. DAY.
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being that of Estele McLeane, infant, by her
next friend, Samuel K. McLeane, vs. Samuel
j. Slater in his own right, also as administra-
tor Of his mother, executrix, and widow Of
James Slater, deceased, and Others The VII
dow was the legatee Of the deceased, whose IS
property was valued at $780, 900, and had Lille
estate therein The proceedings in the case
are with view to upset the will.
Gen. Buchanan, Col. Of the 1st US infantry,
now the commander Of the troops in Louisiana,
and at the head of the Freedmen's S, Bureau in
that State, has been assigned to duty ac-
cording to his brevet rank of major general
This will place him temporarily ia command OF
the Fifth Military District in the absence OF
Gen. Hancock. Gen. Reynolds was lett IN
command by Gen. Hancock, but Gen. Buch-
anan ranks him both by seniority and by breVet.
L. P. Milligan, one Of the released Sons OF
Liberty" who was discharged from the Ohio
pententiary by decision of the Supreme
| Court, has entered writ against the following
persons for conspiracy, false imprisonment, and
libel: Gov. O. ?; Norton; Gen. A: 4; Ho-
yey, the commander Of the District OF Indiana;
| James r. Frazer and Robert q. Gregory, judges
Of the Supreme Court of the State, &c. The
damages laid at half a million.
The crop reports from the Southern States
are generally Of an encouraging character
Very little damage has resulted from winter
frosts or rains, and planters are hoping to have
large area of spring crops. Much apprc-
hension is felt, however, along the banks of
the Mississippi lest the leyees may be broken
by tho gathering waters, and thousands OF
acres again be submerged.
The House committee on elections has agreed
to report in favor Of giving Mr.. Switzlcr the
seat in the House as representative for the 9th
district Of Missouri, now filled by Mr. An
derson as the sitting member. The same COM
mittee agreed to report in favor Of Mr. Morgan
as against Mr.. Columbus Delano for the seat
as representative for the 18th district OF Ohio
A considerable amount Of Northern capital
is going into the bonds Of the Southern States,
in the belief that they offer at the present prices
large margin for profit in the advance that
will almost Immediately follow reconstruction.
In the integrity of those States to honestly pay
interest on their bonds, those processing to be
we'll informed express no doubt r.
The election for congressman and other Off
GERS in Louisiana will take place at the same
time as that for the ratification of the new Con-
stitution Gen. Hancock has revoked his Or
der in the premises, which it will be remember
ed directed the elections to be held separately.
He was induced to this action by q letter from
Gen. Grant.
The Iowa Legislature has adopted a resolu-
ton memorializing Congress to prevent the
erection Of railroad drawbridge at Council
Bluffs, and to require the Union Pacific Rail
road bridge, at that point, to be built SO that
steamers may pass with perfect safety in
| the highest stage OF water.
A company has been formed since the war,
and is now engaged in preparations for the
manufacture Of white oxide of zinc in Jefferson
county, Tennessee More than $500, 900 have
already be expended in this enterprise. AL
though the company have just commenced,
the production is about thirty barrels per day.
A numerously attended meeting Of the clcr-
gy and laity OF the Episcopal Church was held
in New York, yesterday to devise means for the
relief of the poor of their faith now in desti
tute condition at the South. Bishop Potter
made an address. Resolutions were adopted
and committee appointed to carry out the
object. -@
A bill has been reported in the State Senate
of Maryland by Mr.. Earle, chairman Of the
finance committee, appropriating twenty
thousand dollars additional for the relief of the
suffering people of the South, more particularly
its women and children @3a +.
John w. Arnold, Secretary Of the Louisville
Home Insurance Company, who was arrested
upon the affidavit of D. G. Bly,, the President
of the Company, charging him with embez-
zlng $4,000, has had Bly, arrested, charging
him with the embezzlement of $50 900. g..
Both Houses Of the Legislature Of Missouri
have passed resolutions for the appointment Of
committee toinvestigate the reports current
that called 'hush money had been offered
and accepted by members of the Legislature
during the present session.
In the House, yesterday, Mr.. Washburne, Of
Indiana introduced joint resolution for the
payment of additional compensation to the en-
pioyees Of the departments in Washington, on
graduated scale. ..
The sheriff OF Los Annie county, Colorado,
recovered recently two hundred and seventy
five lead Of stock, which had hnen stolen by
an organized band of thieves. A number of
the latter were also captured
Inccndary fires are reported at Memphis. -
Two took place yesterday. FROM one the loss
is estimated at forty thousand dollars from the
other five thousand. Both properties were in
sured. ...... -.-....t .
Three brothers named Calen were found muir
dercd about fifty miles from Denver, a week
ago. The murderer was a travelling companion,
who escaped. ..>.ra1# =
Sergeant Bates left Columbia, S. g., yes
tcrday, for Charlotte NC. He expects to ar
rive in Richmond OF the 9th of April, and in
Washington on the 18th of that month.
Gems Hancock Gordon Granger and Lorenzo
Thomas, Secretary of War al interim, we're
yesterday examined by the managers of i'm
parchment. r...:.