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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Lexington Gazette says: "Col. R. S.
McCulloh the Professor of Physics in Wash
;ngton College, has just returned from an ex-
tensive survey OF the coal mines ID the reglou
west of Cumberland, in which he was accom-
panied by the Mining Engineering Glass Of the
College. This survey has been made tor the
benefit of the parties owning the coal fields,
and we may expect q most valuable report upon
this important region.
The Staunton Spectator says: look at what
encouraging home mechanics does fol Staunton.
Fifty new buildings have been built since last
spring-some of them attractive residences,
others by men of smaller means. The same
might be true Of Alexandria. And besides
this, Old Augusta has raised $4,000 tor a
County Agricultural Society, which sum Is ez-
pected to be increased to $4,000 before the
middle of October"
Robert Richardson was tried at the August
County Court in Orange, for the killing OF Jack
Howard alias Jones, in April last The jury
brought in verdict of not guilty, it appearing
that Howard received the wound which caused
his death when he had Richardson down, and
that the latter in attempting the arrest OF
Howard, was acting in compliance with an or
der of the officer OF the law
A Richmond gentleman reports that on Sun
day last, while riding on the Brook Turnpike,
he saw the notorious Granville Montclle riding
in company with another individual, at rapid
speed. Montelle was dressed in female attire,
and both dashed through the toll gate without
paving their fare He is said to be making
overturcs to deliver himself up it he can obtain
4 pardon.
The Richmond Dispatch says: "A late
meeting Of the committee who have charge OF
the scheme for establishing Republican organ
in Richmond passed resolutions declaring it IN
exnedient to purchase the New Nation. The
project is therefore abandoned.
Brig. Gen Orlando Brown, colonel OF the
oath regiment y. S. coored troops has been
mustered out Of service. He will retain his
position, however, as assistant commissioner OF
the freedmen's bureau for the State OF Virginia.
John Newton, esq, one of the oldest and
most highly esteemed citizens of Augusta
county, died at his residence in GreenVllle, on
last Thursday night, at an advanced age
J. E. Woodman has discovered a copper
mine on his farm near Falmouth, which yields
seVenty-fve per Ct copper, being one OF the
richest mines in the country.
The report mentioned in some Of the papers
OF the rccentsmurdcr of the wife and child of i
person living in Prince William is entirely false.
Among the storekeepers appointed under the
internal revenue law we're Sanford L. Chaffee
for Fredericksburg, and Charles B. Fry for
Richmond.
On Sunday last, DR.. VIM. L. Lippitt had a
valuable horse killed near CharlestoWn, Jeffer-
son county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

BETTING ON ELECTION. Tuesday an in
teresting case was before Justice Craig, in
Georgetown. 1t appears that during the late
Mayoraty election in Washington Mr.. Ran
dolph Robinson bet $40. to s. with Mr.. Magee
that Sayes J. Bowen would be elected Mayor.
The bet was made up and the stakes deposited
in the hands of Mr.. John w. Gross, who has
since held them in consequence of disagree
mont between the parties. Magee, however,
being tired of that state Of affairs, sued war
rant against Gross for the recovery Of the $40
which he alleged was fairly won OF the election,
and the case having come up yesterday before
Justice Craig, was dismissed by him on the
ground that it was gambling act and not
within his jurisdiction. : Wash. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03
{ 4 E2gEE LIST.
Port Of Alexandria, Sept. 3.

~ ARRIVED.
Steamer Express, NickIc, Baltimore, to b..
Broders Il Co.
Steamer Y, L. Cahill, Maj.h, Baltimore. To
3. Wheat.
& Co.
Schr. Caroline Young, Young, Boston, eJa,
by American Coal Company
Schr. S. 4. Hoffman, Hoffman. Boston,
coal, by American Coal Company.
Schr. Henry Parker, Parker, New Haven
coal. by Baltimore add Hampshire Goa. 60.
Schr. Clara Smith, Smith, Boston, Goa. b."
Central Coal Company.
MEMORABILIA.
Schr. Virginia Dare, Johnson, cleared 81
Baltimore for this port md instant.
Sehr. Mary Augusta, Wropc, hence at Ia.
mere ID instant
Steamship James S. Green, Inman, hence 3.
New York LIST instant.
Schrs Only DAUGHTER, IIedly; Chi. Newla,.
Luce; and L. \. Wcstmorc, Lemons, hence 81
New Y ork lst instant.
Schr. i. II. Furbcr, Cobb, cleared At boao
for this port Ist instant.
Schr Katie }. Hoyt, Parker, hence q. Ne"
Haven 3Ist uit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

4 CHILD KILLED BY AN EAGLE.-A Tip
pah county (&isa.) school teacher writes to the
Winoan Democrat: "a sad casualty occurred
at my school 4 lew days ago. The Gag les have
been very troublesome in the neighborhood for
some time past past carrying off pigs, lambs,
ETC. No one thought that they would attempt
to prey upon children; but on Thursday, at
recess the little boys were ont some distance
from the house, playing marbles, when their
sport was disturbed by large eagle sWooping
down and picking up little Jennie Kenney, a
boy ofeight years, ard flying away with him.
The children cried out, and when / got out of
the house, the Gag was SO high that could
just hear the child screaming. The alarm was
given, and from screaming and shouting in the
air, etc., the eagle was induced to drop his vic
tim; but his taIons had been buried in him so
deeply and the fall wasso great that hewas killed;
for either would have been fatal" We doubt
the Eagle-as we'll as the child We have
quite sizeable eagles along the Potomac shores
and cIifts-but none large enough to carry off
boy eight years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

NARROW EsCAPE.-Mr. James Cox made q
narrow escape from fearful death on Tuesday
last, at the threshing yard OF Mr.. P. NJ Sicer
He attempted to step across the rod that con
meets the horsepower of the thrcshcr with the
fy-whcel, while it was in motion. His clothing
coming in contact with screw on the rod, it
was caught and Mr. Cox was thrown to the
ground, and in a few seconds entirely Invested
Of his clothing Fortunately the horses attach
ed to the thresher were tired, and persons around
succeeded in stopping it very quickly. Mr.,
Cox escaped with comparatively slight wounds,
and the loss OF 4 suit of clohing, ST. Mchacys
Nd Comet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

The Armenian inhabitants Of Turkey are
taking into serious consideration the proprlety
Of emigrating to the United States. Very re-
Gently an Armenian gentleman has arrived IL
this country with the view Of finding 4 proper
location in the Southern States for a colony Of
two hundred Armenian families.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

A number Of whiskey distilleres in New
York, which have suspended operations by or
der Of the revenue officers, for the last few
months, recommended business on Monday,
under the new lay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

CATTERpIIERs.- 1t is said that worms, cat,
torpillars and other insects that so iniest and
destroy cur fruit trees, may be entirely gotten
rid Of by boring small hole in the body of the
tree and filing it with calomel. The trees are
thus anict!y relieved Of their pests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03
FOREIGN News.

The French commission appointed to settle
the claims OF holders Of Franco Mexican bonds,
have decided to pay them 80 per Ct of their
share of the grant made by the Senate and
Corps Legislatif, as first instalment Of the
amount due them.
By order of the War Office, recruiting for
the army in Prussia has been postponed 1o1
three months.
The Italian Government is increasing the
number of military posts on the frontier of the
Papal States.
The people of Greece are joyful over the
birth of an heir to the Greek throne, such an
event not having happened for over four cen
turtles. This child Of Queen Olga, Of Greece,
has received the names of Constantine Henry
Demcsthenes.
The Cretan insurrecion is said to be -four
ishiug, and the Turks nearly worn out and
discouraged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

Indian dcprcdalion8 upon horses, cattle, &c.,
are still reported in the Far West i. s.
troops and volunteers are in pursuit Of the ma.
roudprc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

West Virginia seems fully alive to the i'm
portance of the present contest, and the Dem
Gratis throughout the State are at work in earn
est Mr.. Montgomery Blair, with other
able and eloquent speakers, are now filling a
list OF appointments on the line of the RAILROAD,
which will terminate at Harper's Ferry,on Sat
prdaY next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

The Radical presses are excessively jubllant
over the Vermont election. It is said that the
Conservatives, however, pollcd 1000 more
votes than they did at the last Presidential
election
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

The following letters are rcpubshed, as
showing as Gen. Lees position at the com
menccmcnt Of the late ar.--The first was ad-
dressed to Gen. Scott
ARLINGToN, Va, April 20, 1861.
GenerdI-Since my interview with you on
the 18th instant, | have felt that / ought not
longer to retain my commission IN the army.
|, therefore, tender my resignation, which l
request you will recommend for acceptance.
It would have been presented at once, but ior
the struggle it has cost lne to separate myself
from service to which | have devoted all the
best years OF my life and all the ability [ pos
sessed Save in defence of my native State, /
never desire to draw my sword. Be pleased to
ACCEPT, &C., &c. r. 4. LEE.
The words italicised above are explained by
the circumstance that Colonel Lee learned Of
the ordinance of secession on the lSth the day
of his interview with Scott. The following ex
tract from letter to his sister sets forth in 4
beautiful language the difficulties Of the posi-
ton which, as q conscientious soldier, Lee was
called on to meet, and q lso exhibits the clear
eyed view of duty which constrained his
course
ARLINGTON, VA, April co. 1861.
lLy dear ,S1ster-Tbe whole South is in state
of revolution, into which Virginia, after long
struggle, has been drawn, and though | recog-
nize 10 necessity for this state Of things, and
would have forborne and pleaded to the end for
redress of grievances, real or supposed, yet in
my own person had to met the question
whether should take part against my native
State. With all my devotion to the Union,
and the feeling and duty of an American citi-
zen, I have not been able to make up my mind
to raise my hand against my relatives, my
my children, my home. / have, therefore,
resigned my commission in the army and save
in defence of my native State, with the sincere
hope that my poor services may never be
needed, | hope | may never be called on to
draw my sword
l know you will blame me, but you must think
as kindly of me as you can, and believe that
I have endeavored to do what thought right.
TO show you the feeling and struggle it has
cost me, [ send copy of my letter to General
Scott, which accompanied my resignation.
Your devoted brother, Il. II. LEE.
We light commit not merely the defence,
but the culogy Of Robert Lee to that letter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

TIE SECOND ADvENTIsrs Preparation for
the Grand EnnIc.-For several days past the
Second Advcntists have been holding forth at
GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin, under large canvass
tent, shaped like those used by circus compa-
mics. Above the centre pole floats large blue
flag bearing the inscription, III white letters,
''ThyKingdom Come" The pulpit is c0ns>ruc.
ted of rough pine board, and behind the desk
is suspended large chart, covered with dia
grams of men and beasts Of all shapes, sizes
and forms. Dragons, lions and scarlet women
are displayed in great proiusion. They have a
great many converts there and have fixed the
first day Of October as the day for the winding
up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

A M1sAppREuENsIoN:-T individual who
recently addressed letter to the radical rati6-
cation meeting in Richmond, is not Robert B.
Boiling, esq.,, one Of our most prominent and
respected citizens We mention this fact as
the similarity in names has created some con-
fusion among our exchanges. --Paersbvg Ind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

Tie War Department has issued circular
repudiating and rejecting George +. Clemond,
as. claim agent, for ''deceptive false and
fraudulent transactions with the War Depart
ment and claimants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

The Franklin railroad will be extended to the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal, near Williams
port, Nd, at the earliest practicable moment.
The president Of the com pany has invited pro-
posals for the grading and masonry Of the ex-
tension.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

The Chinese Treaty. recently made with this
country, is attracting much attention in Great
Britain, and, it will be seen, that the London
Times has taken the matter up very seriously
and warmly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

SELF CoMPLAcENCY.-T complete self.
complacency with whicha genuine Radical ul-
traist pitjcs the ignorance and 'dislOyalty" OF
any American citizen, who prcsumcs to indulge
q modest doubt OF Gen Grants craftsmanship
and entire fitness for the great office sought to
be forced upon him, would be vastly funny
and amusing if it did not excite honest lndlg-
nation against the conceitcd gab1lcrs who think
wisdom and patriotism are possessed solely by
themselves; and whose sole weapon OF defence,
whenever attention is called to the infamous
outragcs perpctrated by the Radical leaders,
and sanctioned by their nominees, is to charge
''disloyaIty" on all who presume to differ with
them. -BaN COnlnlcrcinI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

The Maryland Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb was inaugurated at Frederick City, yes.
terday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

Over year ago Chas. W. Butt, q leading
Radical lawyer of Norfolk, left very suddenly
for Europe. The Norfolk Wirginian published
a statement that he had dctraudcd a great
number OF blacks ont Of bounty money and pay
and had runaway. 4 few days since he return
cd from Europe and now brings suit for $50
600 damages against the Nirginan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

The Jersey City insurance swindling 'disclo-
sures have produced quite sensation in New
York, where it is said several life insurance
companies are doing business upon no capital
whatever. Investigations quite annoying to
the managers Of these bogus affairs are being
made by interested parties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

The officers of the late Army Of the James
have formed a society in Boston. We suppose
they expect to have better time of it, as q
society, then they had whilst on the James
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

WASHINGTON ITEMS At the Scheutzcnfest
last night, while boy Willie Hammock was
performing on the the tight-rope, he slip,
ped and fell from az elevation Of forty feet
lie was pretty badly hurt, but no serious re-
suits are apprehended. I he accident occasion
cd much excitement for 4 time.
With regard to the alleged Postotllce fraud
Mr.. Detrees, superintendent OF the government
printing office, will publish card showing that
Towers could not possibly have been impca,
ted in the transaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

Take notice, That on the second day ,, .. Sg
cult Court to be held for the county 0. ["t.. @,
Der, 1865 Shall Apply to the said C2ur: 70. 81. @s
order directing the transfer Of al mGn'yi Ions.
other personal property in the hands Oh l SS. J..
than Roberts, admir-. Of John Money Yam.
and Jeremiah Moore and Lewis Jo!HSo", ~ W. =.
missioners Of Sale, in the suit o, MgI.' ,I,,sr
Money, pending in said Court, ""1 ' az and
Martha Ann Kittenhou.e, who are lni .a!"cf n,
der the age of twenty years, residents Cited
State of Ohio, to me rs the lawfully g j.1.a o.:
Guardian Of the said infants, in !hG 5SI'?SE
Ohio. WIN. 5. KLIInNi1N
aug 29-1aw4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

We have received the September number of
the American Farmer, published in Baltimore,
and the oldest and one of the best agricultural
publications in the country. The number be-
fore us has much interesting and profitable
reading for farmers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

Gen. Rosecraus' mission does not seem, it
would appear from the newspapers, to meet
with much favor from either of the political
parties. In the South the people are shy-not
knowing enough about it, as yet to determine
but rather inclined to think that Gen. r. was
not exactly the man for the mission. Prob
ably We shall be better enabled to judge OF the
whole affair in few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

FINE WooL-The history Of the growth Of
wool is very curious. Fifty years ago not 4
pound of fine wool was raised in the United
States, in Great Britain, or in any other c0un-
try except Spain. In 1874 4 small flock was
sent to the EIcctor of Saxony as present from
the King Of Spain, whence the entire product
of Saxony WOOL now Of such immense value.
In 1899, during the Invasion Of Spain by the
French, some OF the valuable crown flock were
sold to raise money. The American Consul at
Lisbon, Jarvis, purchased 400 head, and
sent them to this country. a portion OF this
pure unmixel Mcrino flock is to be found in
Vermont at this liue. Such was the origin OF
the immense flock Of fine wool sheep IN the
United States. TURNER'S AdcWt&cr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

The BOND RoEgERY-W published Il few
days ago, an account of the manner in which
some swindlers in Philadelphia, got possession
of package of bonds brought to their office
by Il boy who was sent to sell them the bonds
being secured in pigeon hole in a cese, from
which they were dexterousy snatched, and the
sWindlers disappeared. The following letter
was found lying on table in the office:
PHILADELPHIA, August 29.-And a certain
man at one time came along and opened out,
thinking honesty was the order Of the day. He
became convinced at no late period that the
world was a stage, and there was no honesty,
in every sense of the word, in the world.
Hence, now you see it, and now you don't.
(Signed) ''LYcURGUs. "
This dodge is new in Philadelphia. but it
has been recently practised in Boston. a heavy
robbery of diamonds was perpetrated by pre-
tended nobleman in Paris, many years ago, aud
created great excitement. -Ph2adephia BuZ-
letn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

The expenses for Stationery for the House
of Representatives, have been nearly trebled in
fnnr years9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AT TIE ALLEGHANI

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AT TIE ALLEGHANY
SPRINGS, VA.-A shocking accident occurred
at the AIlcghany Springs, On the 3lst nit,
which resulted in the death Of one Of the Visi-
tors. A party, consisting Of about dozen la
dies and gentlemen, went on an excursion to
the falls not far from the Springs. Among
them was Mr.. r. r. Stiles. son of the Rev;
Dir. Stiles Soon after the party had arrived
at the falls, Mr. Stiles, to arnusc himself,
climbed a tall pine tree which stands on the
brink Of the stream. Having gone up q dis,
tancc of probably forty or fifty feet, he went
out on q large limb Overhangng the rocky
gorge beneath, and while there, holding TO an,
other limb overhead, he lost his footing, and
fell 10 the chasm below, the bed ot which
is solid rock OF course, the result was instant
death
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

GEN MAGRUDER OK MAxIN1LIAN.-A
Saratoga correspondent Of the Washington
Star gives the following
Among the notabIcs here is the ex-Confedcr-
ate Cent B. Magruder. He delivered, an loter-
esting lecture night or two since IN the Union
Hotel ball room on Macmillan, IN whose ser
vice he was for sixteen months lie, had
large ana brilliant audience, and the lecture
was full Of interest lie declared that 1t was
Napoleon desire to encourage the ContederatG;
cause and break up the Union it possible, ana
the invasion of Mexico was made to accom-
plish those ends and at the same time gain a
toothod on this continent Macmillan, he
said on the contrary, favored the Union and
SYM athized with the North and hoped, by
obtaining recognition Of the North, to intro,
duce American ideas and enterprise into McXl
~ To devotion its resources
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

New YORK DRY GOODS MARKET. -ILc H..
dependent thinks there may be some tound..
ton for the report about not selling goods tor.c
South on credit. Many merchants are in ,G:
city-but the trade has not, become brjskye,-
buyers holding off, There IS generally a s.lsu'
reduction in the prices CT domcatics. The M.
portation of foreign goods has been !arge,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03
AUCTION SALES.
.UBLIC SALE.

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pr;9Joo C"oraois romHtv Nd cifri~g in c.ui.g
s ..siS IN fL3 ,h dsvne Anrij ISIS il scs.c
iT az C6nrt Tnndi3~ in Which CH.rr. L.
Gri ,I't aDG ofbcrs ron}nIainnr Jane.
y I.s', md ofcrs ara rcsnonJ.rts The ILL.,
JorSiann6 "s TrYstlr viii sell a. nub5lc sse
uo' Gsoo., Crnss R%.Is f., fTn nranrf: o..
TuIIRUHA tLo E4tL 3ay e ~,,I,an9b.-. ls,.
~ - - 5'nIno ~ + ;r r. r1t The fir. fair
a. ~ GaoJt H. ~ '''
0"J 'N' WITH TIStToIr PT f,j BEAT, ESTATE
oc;a}' ~ 1Ir;rnns InIa r pr;rrn fia5ge.
~ mtLs'5 IA "a d;oj sniSI an ,5.n.so1 c5a
ing about Two HUNDRED AND hIU ,.:.'.
ACNE2. !hls PIUl''IJT5 - "H ItE.,.'.s fr.,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-03

The hate numbers of the British Quarterlies
and Backwoods Magazine, republished in this
country, by Leonard Scott & Co., New York,
have been more than usually interesting, in
the subjects discussed, and the ability with
which they are handled. We hope the enter
prising publishers are literally rewarded for
their labor. It is probable, that the number
ofsubscribers to the Reproductions, especially,
in the South, will in short time be considera-
hlv innraaaa6