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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

SoRaHuM.-B. Smith, Cuba, Mo-, makes
use of sorghum seed as partial substitute for
wheat He had some of the yellow variety
ground and boIted last fall, and found it, for
pancakes, equal if not superior to buckwheat.
Usually this seed is thrown away as useless,
but according to this statement, it may become
an import ant item in domestic economy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

CONVENTION OF EMIGRATION SOCIETIES.
The convention of delegates representing the
emigration societies in the United States was
organized in Baltimore yesterday. Delegates
were present from New York, Pennsylvania,
Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Me-
braska District of Columbia, and Maryland.
Col. Rutishonzer, Of Chicago, was chosen pres
dent; Z. Frink, of Philadelphia, vice presi-
dent, and Col. Ludwig, Of Missouri, and Il. S.
Schmidt, of Washington, secretaries Various
propositions we're discussed in the morning and
evening sessions. The main proceeding was
the appointment Of committee to arrange for
union OF the immigration societies of the u.
S., and central board. The proceedings arc
in German.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20
To Farmers ancg sIautc,.

THE LODI MANUFACTURIT1 m .,
oldest and largest concern Of the kind II ~, ~,
United States, possessing extraordinary ....,.
ties for the manufacture q Fertilizer. .,...',.
ing exclusively the nigh. sojl, off,. Lar.,.
dead animal; Of New erik, Br5ol;Iyo ..s ..'
sey cities, as also the great Uo!a!omfn... ~.
batoirs, offer for sale, in lots to sui. ,..,..'
5000 TONS or
DOUBLE REFINED POUDnFmpg
Made from night-soi', blood, bone. and ,..
ground to powder
It's effects have been mos. astonishing 5,,..l.
the crops and maturing thom 10 days Or , Ys..
earlier Equal to the best brand: ST s.,.,
phosphate for Present Crop, althoacb 49,,
only for
THIRTY DOLLARS PER TON
Packed in bbjs. Of $50 lbs each
BONE DUST.
I-Coarse and Fine mixed. 2-.Fiuo sv,.t..
for Drilling, And 3-Foured Bona
Eg- We Warrant cur Bone to Analv2a p,...
Packed in bbls. Of 80 lbs each. For W;n,..
grain. DoubIe-R Refined Poudrct.e and Fin.
Bone, mixed in equai proportions and Jrj}.l
in with the seed, have produced most rcms,...
bic effects. Sold as low as any article of s,r..
purity and Gneness in the market.
NITRO-PHOSPHATE Of LIME
We offer this Phosphate confidently 3: Jc..y
as good, if not superior, to any ever made O.,
sold in this market, continuing larger amour,
Of soluble Phosphate and Ammonia than usvs.
in Supcrphosphates. For permanent, d. We.
as for Immediate powarful effect upon land, j.
has no equal.
Price in New York, Sj5 per ton Of 2G0 ID:
For Price Lists, Circulars, &c, apply 70
HOOE & WEDDERBURN.
my 30--Gm Alexandra, =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

A FRENCH PHYsIOL0GGST named Bert. says
that he has dried rat 5 rail under the bell Of
an air pump, and in immediate proximity to
concentrated sulphuric acid, so as to deprive it
gradually of all moisture. Then he put it into
Theoretically sealed glass tube in which it re-
NAMED four or five days. Next, he put it in
to stove, where he subjected it for some
hours to temperature ot9S degrees centlgrade
and subsequently scaled it up second time in
the tube. -Four days more having elapsed, ne
united this tail by its cut extremity to the
heshy cut stump Of living healthy rat The
tail soon began to expand and perform all 'sthe
natural duties of a tail. Three months after
wards the unfortunate rat was compelled to as
sist at second amputatior, and NJ. Bert
proved conclusively that the once deslccated
tail was furnished with all proper vessels, and
was living part of the second rat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

The National Intelligencer continues to urge
the nomination ofnew Democratic candidates in
the place OF Seymour and Bair-with only two
weeks for the new canvass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20
Port OF Alexandria, Oct. go.
ARRIVED.

Steamer Salvor, Hallett, New York, TO III.
Steamer John Gibson, Winters, Now York,
to Hooe, Wedderburn y Co.
schr Joseph Baxter, Baxter, Boston, fish to
j. D. Adams.
Schr. Henry Finch, Burnell, Aliens Point,
to American Coal Co.
to Jameson & Co.
Schr. T. Mskimmons. White, Norfolk
shingles to Smoot u Perry.
SAILED.
Schr Henry Finch, Burncll, Aliens Point,
coal by American Coal Co.
Schr. Alexander, Wescott, Philadelphia,
Coal by American Coal Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

Ashley, the Impeacher, was beaten in his
district in Ohio, by upwards Of 700 votes
HNot drum is heard-nor funeral note. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

STUMP SPEECHES. IA striking illustration
of thevalue of stump speeches, remarks the
New York Sun, may be found in the election
to Congress of Gen. Strader, the new Demo
cratic member from Cincinnati. He made
but enc speech during the whole canvass and
here it is: ''Never mind the weather, boys, SO
the wind don't blow |" His opponent, Mr.
Eggleston, made hundred speeches, more or
less, all elaborate and eloquent, but Strader
was too much for him!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

Official majorities from all but four counties
10 Pennsylvania are given. The reported figures
from these four counties, with the official re-
turns from the remainder of the State, footup
10, O0S Radical majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

WASHINGTON ITEMS The fall term of the
Columbian College Law School opened on the
18th instant with some two hundred students,
which number will doubtless be much increas-
ed within the next two or three weeks.
Justice Tucker yesterday held an inquest
over the body of young man found Ia the
Potomac, near the Long Bridge, undoubtedly
the person who committed suicide last week.
The deceased is about medium size, with black
hair about an inch long, full brown mustache,
with flat nose. He had on q dark tweed coat,
coarse gray pants, ordinary leather shoes, laced
in front, white shirt, and was without either
vest or suspenders. A number of persons were
present, expecting to recognize missing friend,
but no one was able to identify him.
The sale of horses, mules, and wagons at
Lincoln Depot commenced yesterday. There
was large crowd present, including number
of New Workers, Philadelphians, and Baiti-
moreans. Horses brought from $50 to $l37,
mules from $3.50 to 1901 each, and wagons
from $l2 IS to $3.50 apiece. The bidding
was quite lively.
On Sunday next, at three o'clock, the cor
ner-stone of the magnificent Catholic Church,
to be erected on Capitol Hill, will be laid with
imposing ceremonies. Invitations have been
extended to all the German Catholic societies
throughout the country to be present on this
occasion, and very large delegations are expect:
ed from the principal cities.
Every clerk in every department of the gov
ernment was yesterday the recipient of a print
ed circular from the Radical congressional COM
mittee asking contributions TO aid the Radical
cause. This is to obtain money, and to 'sprobe
the politics of the Clerks
Geo. Parker, one Of our successful and old
grocery merchants, has retired from business,
and Messrs. Horatio Browning and Alpheus
Middleton have taken his entire establishment,
No. 343 Pennsylvania avenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20
DIED.

On Tuesday morning, October 10th, in the
full assurance Of life eternal, HARRISON
EMERSON, Jr., aged Dc years. lzG5- His friends
and acquaintance are invited to attend his fu7
neral tomorrow "Wednesday evening, at 3
o'clock, from his late residence, at West End.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

FASHIONS. Our fashions correspondent
sends word from Paris that what was predicted
has come to pass. The ladies are beginning 10
wear garlands of roses, yellow and rcd, on the
top Of the forehead, low shoes and short dress
es. After this who can wonder at anything
in the way Of dress? Without assuming to
call anything fashionable hideous, it is only
fair to admit that this new style is queer. N.
/. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20
Fairfax CO., Oc 19-eOts
MEETING.

A meeting Of the stockholders Of the FAIR
FAX and GEORGETOWN TURNPIKE co.
will be held at the store Of ". D. Shepherd,
near Falls Church, Va, 81 2 o'clock p. M, or
SATURDAY, the 3lst day of October, for the
rectors and take such measures as may be me-
cessary for the organization Of the Company
and for the construction Of the road All per
sons who have subscribed for stock are request
cd to be present; and, also, to be prepared to
pay over two dollars (52) on each share Of stock
as required by law. All persons interested in
the construction of this road arc invited to be
present. By order ofthe Board of Commissioners.
Fairfax CO. Va Oc 19--eOt3l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

VIRGINIA FEELING. One gratifying feature
of the Norfolk Convention was the outpourlng
Of Virginia feeling that it elected. 1t is no
objection that this feeling under the influence
of the viands and excellent wines and brandles
which the Norfolk people know SO we'll how to
dispense, became little uproarlous OF times
it was only heartfelt impulse made a little
more bounding by very agreeable causes!
The main point in the demonstration, how
ever, is that it was presentation OF Virginia
enthusiasm in the direction of practical utility
in the line Of improving the State, extending
her commerce, and multiplying her manutac,
tories.
With all the natural resources Of the State,
unless the people are true to her interests, and
arc ready even to make 4 present sacrifice tor
her and their future good, we can never make
her great. ;.
Let us all cndeayor to encourage this drec-
ton Of public sentiment encrg les, and re-
sources The reward that it will secure is in.
valuable. Let us build up great cities and
manufacturing towns which will give our tarm-
ers markets at homo. Thus VIC shall have a
great commerce, greatly Increased population,
an improved agriculture, enriched and beautl-
fed lands immensely enhanced in value, and q
varied industry which will be continually add
ing to the wealth of the State and resources OF
the Government. Virginia, then, will add to
her great fame IN immense physical power
which will make her respected, and give her
weight in the national councils that will effect
ually protect her interests in the future-R1ch.
Dienrfcb
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

ANOTHER ENoCH ARDEN CASE. According
to gossipisg foreign correspondent, Count
Sartiges, the Minister of France to this coun-
try a few years since, is the son of lady whose
matrimonial experience was similar to that OF
the wife of Enoch Arden. He says:
"She was married to an officer of the navy,
who lett her one morning and never came back
to her. Twelve months afterwards she learned
that her poor husband had persisted in storm
off the Antilles, and in few weeks she re-
ceived an oficia! certificate that he was dead
A few years aftcrWard she married NJ dc. Sar-
tiges very wealthy noblcman, descended
from an ancient family, With whom she lived
very happily. One day NJ. and Madame dc
Sartiges went to the theatre in Lyons, where
an opera was performed, and took front seats
in proscenium box. The house was crowded
and NJ. de Sartiges was requested by the
manager to permit q stranger to seat himself IN
the box When the performance was over,
Madame de Sartiges rose, and upon recognls-
ing the stranger uttered a piercing cry and
tainted away. She had to be carried to her
hotel. Next day the stranger asked an inter
view with NJ. dc Sartiges. He told him he was
the first husband of Madame Sartiges, but as
sured him that 10 trouble should arise in con.
sequence. He returned immediately to America,
where he had lived in the mean time, and mar
ried there daughter Of q Philadelphia mer-
chant. ............ ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

Bishop Whipple, of Minnesota, made an ad-
dress yesterday, before the Indian Commission
in New York, containing startling array Of
facts as to the i'll treatment and long continued
injustice of the whites towards the. Indians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

"What Gov. Wells says, ''as reported, will be
ound in another column. When he talks about
Virginians being utterly demoralizsd by the
late elections and being filled with dismay'
&C., he talks about that of which he knows
nothing. The people of Virginia regret the re-
suit but they are not in the condition repre-
senied by him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

"Gov. WELLS SPEAKS. "A dispatch from
Washington, to the Radical papers, says:
"Gov. Wells, Of Virginia, arrived last even
ing on business relating to his State. He says
that civil affairs in Virginia were in very
good condition until recently, when the Rebel
publications conceived the notion that they
should vote ut the coming Presidential election,
Notwithstanding the State has not yet been re-
constructed Made bold by the Northern Cop
perheal press, these men talk OF placing 4
Seymour and Blair electoral ticket in the field
to be voted for in November next. In fact, in
the Seventh Congressional District Of the
State candidate for elector has been nomlna-
ted. The Governor at one time thought that
this might tend to disturb the peace: but since
the elections ON last Tuesday be has dismissed
all such fears lie says that the Ocobor cleo
tons have utterly demoralizcl the Virgi nlans.
They are filled with dismay, and are already
beginning to cry, Hold, enough: 1t is 4 Sc
cond Five Forks to them, and they seem will
ing to let us have peace. Should they insist
upon voting in November the Governor says
he will sign no certificates Of election, and 1t
may be added that Gen. Stoncman will probs-
bly, take the same course III the premises"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20
FOPeigIl News. Il

The Spanish Junta has issued an address on
the subject of the future form of the Spanish
Government. The address says it will be the
duty of the Cortes only to decide what form OF
government shall be established, but all the
people will have right to express their opin-
ions. Olazag has declared in favor Of mon;
arcby, and is supported by Serrano and
Lopete. The Unionists and Democrats are
willing to accept either monarchy or republic,
if decided by universal suffrage.
Gen. Prim has addressed letters to the cdl-
tor of the Gaulois, Indignantly repeling the
charges of personal ambition made against him
by that journal. The General disclaims all
pretensions to royalty, and declares he would
rather leave the country than accept the Grown.
Minister Hale has frequent audiences with
Serrano and Prim.
The Liverpool Chamber Of Commerce have
appointed the 22d instant for the presentation
OF an address to Reverdy johnson. The Mayor
of Liverpool has invited him to dinner OF the
Town Hall on the Goth instant
The Marquis Of Aberc0rn has refused to re-
ceive limerick deputstion in favor OF the
Fenian prisoners
The Austrian Reichsrath has reassembled.-
Many bills proposing important reforms have
been introduced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

Beef Cattle declined in price in the New Ior
and Philadelphia Cattle markets yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

DISTRICT CoNFERENCE.-A meeting Of the
District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, will commence in Warrenton on
Wednesday the 2Sth instant. This conference
is composed Of delegates from the circuits that
form the Washington District Of the Bati-
more Conference, and numbers about seventy,
including clerical and lay members. Frequent
ly one of the bishops Of the Church presides,
but on this occasion the presiding elder will act
as moderator At this meeting all the interests,
temporal and spiritual, of the Church within
the bounds Of the district, will be considered.
The district represented in the meeting, en-
braces the territory between the Rappahan-
mock and Potomac rivers, extending from the
Blue Ridge to Fredericksburg, and also one or
two appointments north of the Potomac. This
conference, intermediate between the annual
and quarterly conference, is novelty in the
Church, but one from which good results are
anticipated - WnTenton Index.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

$1,000 worth Of o., A. 6; II. F. Il. bonds, ID
sold in BsW no yesissGqSy al -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20
GNYg NEERGKAE.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Oct. z0.-The market
this morning vas quiet, prices generally fat,
and buyers Indifferent, Flour is very dull and
buyers scarce; prices tending down Wheat
is less active at ciecIine offerings Of ITO bush
els white and 1910 Of red sales of ordinary
white at 232, and poor to good rcd at 49, lo2'
22O, $50 and 235. There IS further decline N
Corn with sales of 972 bushels old mixed at lz5p
and $50 bushels new st So Corn in the ear
81. 10 per Dbl. Rye firm with ]ig0t receipts;
salos at l55. Oats steady, with sales at 70aIi.
GEoReETowE MARKET.-There we're no trans;
actions on Change yesterday morning. a small
quantity of Wheat from store was offered but
not sold. Owing to the fact that farmers are
holding their grain for higher prices, the mar
ket is very poorly supplied, and millers have
somo difficulty in getting sufficient amount Of
good Wheat to keep their mills going.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20
YE1RUST SALE OF VERY VALUABLE
LOTS.

THRUST SALE OF VERY VALUABLE
LOTS.
Under authority Of deed Of trust to US, duly
recorded in Alexandria county, in Liber L. Nos
page 49, we viii offer for sale, by auction, to the
highest bidder, on SATURDAY, the 2lst day
OF November next, at II o'clock a. M, ct the
Mayors Office, in the city Of Alexandria.-
l. a LOT OF GROUND in said city situated
on the east side Of Union street. 587 feet south
Of Princess street. and bounded on The south by
the Wheat Mill property. The lot fronts on
Union street So! feet and extends irto tho Po-
tomac river with that width
2. a LOT OF GROUND in said city, situated
at the southeast corner Of Princess and Water
streets, extending south on Water st. III feet
inches, more or less, to Conveys line, aud east
on Princess ST. 1913 feet 10 an alley, n feet wide.
This lot will bo sold in eight convenient sub
divisions.
TEKMS--O One third caah The residue in two
equal payments at six and twelve months, with
interest, TO be secured by lien on the property.
". 9. YEATON.
t. JOHNSTON.
oc 0O-oot1 Trustees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20
NSARHNE List.

NaABHN ABSLa
MINIATURE ALMANAC-OCTR. 20. 1868
sun KosE......6 Is Moon SETS ........... Us
SUN SETS. ......5 Is HIGH WATER eve II 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

TIE PUBLIC DEBT -Secretary McCulloch
received letter to-day from lady in Balti-
more stating that she had been informed that
the interest on two cents for thousand years
would pay off our public debt. She had not
made the computation and could not speak
positively, but if this is the case she could not
see the utility of SO much talk about repudia
ton when the payment of the national debt is
only matter of two cents and question Of
time. She was willing to furnish the principal
for that purpose, and accordingly enclosed two
cents, which she requested should not be de-
posted to swell the conscience fund, but should
be placed at interest for the liquidation OF the
public debt Wash. Cor. " T. Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

10 recent speech, Gen. Fitzpatrick address
ing an assemblage of his Radical friends, said:
II wish to God We could make charge. [
just wish Robert e. Lee, Horatio Seymour,
and that scoundrel and traitor, Frank Blair,
were here to day, with this crowd alonc!' The
intimation is as plain as the bull is laughablo.
But if he and Frank Blair were "aIone, - it is
almost certain he would not make ''charge ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

FASHIONABLE DREssING.-T Philadel-
phia Evening Star says, the rage for foreign
styles and customs will work its own reform +;
and the time will come when we shall set the
fashions for Europe instead of copying themfron
that quarter In this city it has been pecu-
larity OF our ''old families" during the last six
years that they have assumed q simplicity Of
manner and dress in order to be distinguished
from those whose sudden riches are expended
in all kinds of extravaganza Elegant sim:
plicity'' is now the mode in Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20
ALEXANDRIA.

Some Of the Southern papers, in view of
what they consider to be the probable election
OF General Grant. as President, are discussing
the question as to whether be is SO much OF
Radical as he is reported to be; and farther,
whether, under his regime, there may not be
impediments in the way Of thelfuture ''pro-
gress'' of the dominant party in some of
their schemes and projects. Whilst re 'slay
no such fattering JUNCTION to our souls" in the
event contemplated, We would heartily rejoice
to believe that thero were grounds for tho
opinion expressed in the enunciation Of these
questions, and the favorable answer, in some in
stances, given to them But, for the present,
We regard General Grant simply as the Radical
candidate, committed to the Radical policy,
and likely to carry out the views OF the party
which is expected to elect him. Originally, it
it is quite likely, General Grant was not Radi-
cal. His course, from the time when the
Stanton embroglio took place, has shown that
he will 'go with the Radicals .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

WoMEN's RIGHTs-The women Of Kansas,
although unable to obtain female suffrage, have
one right which is worth more. In 4 recent
number of the Lawrence Tribune, the FOL-
lowing peculiar advertisement appears:
ITO whom it may concern-I hereby give
notice that the sale of spirituous liquors to
Homer Hays is contrary to my wishes, and
that I shall prosecute, according to law, any
person who disregards this notice
"CATHARINE HAYS."
By the law Of Kansas it appears women can
prosecute any landlord Or saloon-k keeper who
sells liquor to their ''Iords and masters. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-20

In late speech made Mr. John Bright, in
England, he said 81 do not think it always
wise to select the most extreme politician, be-
cause he is the most extreme. To do so would
be to put up the representation to auction, and
l scarcely know candidate now before the
public who might not be outbidden by some
zoue wishing to supplant him. / have some re.
gard for past services and tried fidelity, and my
sympathy does not run with those who seek to
divide the Liberal Party, on the ground that
some portion Of it is less advanced than the
rest" 1t would be we'll if the sensible views
of Mr. Bright found an echo in this country.