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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
Radical Proceedings.

The following preamble and resolutions were
adopted by the City Republican Executive
Committee" of Richmond on Friday, Deem
Der 18th, 1868:
Whereas: BY decision of the United States
Court for the District of Virginia, delivered in
the case of Caesar p. Griffin, on the 9th day Of
December, 1868, the persons acting as Judges
in Virginia disqualified by the 18th article
amendment to the Constitution of the United
States, are without authority of law, and 10 or
der to prevent further proceedings by said per-
sons, assuming to act as courts, and to avoid
litigation growing out Of such illegal acts;
Resolved BY the City Republican Executive
IL. Wells, be, and is hereby, earnestly reques-
ted to direct the Treasurer OF the State to pay
no more monies as salary, or otherwise, for as
sumed services Of such persons as judges, &C.,
10 matter by whom audited.
Resolved, That this Committee respectfully
dissents from the opinion OF the Attorney Gen
eral in which he says "The Treasurer should
pay the claims of all persons who hold Office in
this State, &C., Notwithstanding they may be
removed If the 4th article OF the Constitution
Of the United States be enforced against them.
This Committee understands that the Gov
ernor aud the Treasurer, as executors Of the
law, are sworn to support the Constitution OF
the United States, as paramount, and in the
case Of disqualified men, assuming to act as
officers the decision of the United States
Court declares: Though once installed, they
were no officers after the proclamation that
said amendment was part of the Constitu
ton.
We therefore earnestly urge the Treasurer
to refuse payment to any such persons unless
specially ordered by the military authorities,
and we ask the attention of the State Ezecu-
tive Committee to the matter.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions
be forwarded to his Excellepcy, Governor
Wells, with the request that immediate action
be taken thereon, and copy be forwarded to
the State Executive Committee for their ac-
finn -Sf0tp .IoUrnnl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
Prospect OF 81 Conflict.

Smelling committees are not popular In New
York, and the one that Congress proposes to
send here may meet serious obstacles. A
large number of Democrats are very firm In
the belief that Congress has no right to thrust
its nose into our business, and quite earnest IN
the opinion that the committee should be sent
back to Washington with flea IN Its ear. Ii
the investigation were to be confined to the
election Of congressman, no one would deny
the authority OF Congress to order 1t but the
real object in this case is to go behind that
election and investigate naturalization, sub
iect that Congress has nothing to do with. 1t
is proposed in some quarters that Democrats
summoned to testify shall fatty deny the right
of the committee to question them regarding
naturalization, and that they shall be backed
up by the city and State authorities. The
motive behind this suggestion IS not to pre-
vent an investigation. but to check the en-,
croachmentS of Congress upon the rights OF
the States, Among these rights is that of re-
gulating the naturalization SYSTEM and when
frauds are prepetrated the State is the proper
authority to order an investigation. Governor
Hoffman will be inaugurated before the Wash
ington smelling committee get very tar into the
business on hand, and he is relied upon to see
that the rights Of no citizen of New York
shall be abused by Congress. He is a man OF
courage aud energy, and it is felt that he, as
Governor Of the wealthiest, most populous
and most powerful State in the Union, should
take the initiative in resolutely opposing Con
gressional usurpation OF the rights OF the
States. Should he take bold stand against
this usurpatlon and be obliged to ask the peo
pie to support him, they would certainly re,
spond with enthusiasm. The Democrats OF
New York do not desire conflict, but they
feel that the encroachments of Congress ought
to be checked, and they are willing to defend
their own rights and the dignity of the State.
If Governor Hoffman desires to be candidate
for President in 1872, he could not make
stronger bid for popularity than by making
direct issue with Congress on the rights of the
States, and should he make this issue during
the investigation that Congress has just order
ed he will not lack support among the four
hundred thousand Democrats whose votes
made him Governor. Congress may discover
that it has stirred up hornets nest by order
ing an election investigation in New York
". Y Cor Boston Post
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

nuRLIO SALE OLE HIGHLY IMPROY-

PUBLIC SALE OF HIGHLY IMPROV-
I ED LAND IN FAIRFAX COUNTY
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, rendered at its June term, 1868,
in the cause of r. III Mott use n Demeritt vs.
Anna Sackett l shall as Commissioner therein
named offer for sale, on MONDAY, January
18th, 1869, Court day, the valuable TRACT OF
LAND in Fairfsx county. on which Mrs. Gen.
Sackett resi- ies, containing 2O8 acres, situated
at Spring Vale on the Georgetown and Lees
burg Turnpike, II miles from Georgetown, for
merly owned by John +. Webb; highly E=sss
improved with excellent DWELLING, -.
outnouses and barn, good timber and fencing,
well watered, and heavily set in grass.
Also, the TRACT of 200 acres On the opposite
side OF the turnpike, with barn and small
house being also well altered, timbered and
fenced.
These tracts of land are among the most val
liable in the county, from situation. character
of soil and improvements, and present rare
opportunity for persons desiring Investment or
a comfortable country residence.
TERMS-One.tenth of the purchase-money
to be paid in hand on the day Of sale; the resi-.
due in three equal instruments of six, twelve
and eighteen months, with interest from the
day of sale; the deferred payments to be se-
cured by the notes of the purchaser, and q re-
tention Of the title until the last payment is
made, and the cash payment to be forfeited in
the event of the purchaser failing to complete
his purchase. Nj. DULAN BALL,
Fairfax CO., dec22-2aw4w Commr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
Foreign News.

Yesterdays foreign advices bring reports OF
disturbances in some towns in Spain, growing
out OF the recent elections.
The Prime Minister of Austria has been in
structed to act with France on the Eastern
question. There is said to be much excite
ment in Constantiuople and Athens, and the
flag of Russia is reported as having been pub
Messrs. Gladstone and Bright have both
been reelected to the British House of Com
mons, and both yesterday made speeches in
favor of the extension of suffrage. 1t is be-
ieved in London that the ministerial change
in France is due to the influence Of the anti
clerical free press.
The Prussian Diet has adjourned to Janu-
airy 7th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
auDrane Court.

In the Supreme Court Of the United States
yesterday, on an appeal from the Court of
Claims, it was decided that an award made by
the Secretary of War was null and void on the
repeal of the resolution Of Congress directing
the Secretary to make it, and that the action
founded on the award should be dismissed. -
The act of the Secretary was held to be min
isterial only, and not binding upon the Gov
rnment
Chief Justice Chase announced that the
Court would adjourn on the oath instant to
January 4th, and that on the last named date
original actions between different States, and
actions arising under the Constitution would
be called
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
Congress-.

In Congress yesterday but little business Of
Importance was transacted, owing to large
number Of members having left the Capital for
home, to spend the coming holidays. La the
Senate several memorials and bills were intro
duced and referred to appropriate committees.
In the House Of Representatives (Eon. EIihu
B. Washburne presiding, In the absence of
Speaker Colfax, the report OF the Committee
on Retrenchment was presented, and ordered
to DO printed. Both Houses adjourned until
the 9Th of January
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

Posr0FTICE ATTAIRs. -An Office is estab-
Iished at Waldrens, Rappahannock county, and
Stanton Ayler appointed postmaster to be
specially supplied from State Mills, Office at
Mountville, Loudoun county, is re-established,
and Il. L. Hibbs appointed postmaster Office
at Cove Landing is embraced on the route from
Washington to Richmond, as mail messenger
Office; to be supplied from Aqua Greek. APP
poiutments John Beazley, postmaster at
Sparta, Caroline county. Joseph Price, post
master at Casteman's Ferry, Clarke county,
vice Cornelius VandeYenter, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

The New York Herald gives the most I'M
portant rings" that are now manipulating
Congress for special favors, as follows;-The
treasury ring, whiskey ring, steamship subsi-
dy ring, telegraph monopoly ring, land grab
ring, protective tariff ring, Indian agents ring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

NIOTICE-The Woodlawn Agricultural So
~ ciety having had their attention called to
the subject Of hunting or ranging on their lands
without consent of the owners, resulting in the
destruction of small birds, thereby causing the
rapid increase Of noxious insects. injurious to
the interests OF the farmer and fruit grower, it
was unanimously Resolved, That the 4th sec
prevent and punish unlawful hunting" IS suf-
fcient, if properly enforced, for our protection.
The members of the said society mutuslly agree
to enforce said law, of which due notice is here
by given. By order Of the Society:
dec 22-3t +. A AUGUSTINE, Sec'y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

According to the report of the Internal Rev
nue. Commissioner the ten Southern States
paid into the national Treasury during the year
ending June 80, 1868, over thirty-tWo millions
aud three quarters. This is large increase
over previous years since the war;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
Paraguay.

Our relations with Paraguay are Becoming
critical. The latest advioes from South America
to the 9th instant, stated that Rear Admiral
Davis with several vessels Of his fleet, had
gone up the Parana river to Asuncion. lie
was accom- panied by U. S, Minister, Gen. Nc
Mahon. They 20 to demand satisfaction from
the Paragusyan Government for outrages
against the American flag, as charged by Min
lister Washburne and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

VIOLATING TIE OYSTER LAws.-On We'd
nesday the schooner Foxwcli, Captain R. B.
Bourne (owned by W. Ii. Osenburghl, upon
information communicated to Officer Barber,
was seized and the Captain and owner taken
before Justice Thompson for violating the
Oyster law. The Captain and owner were
each fined $50 and in default Of payment they
were sent to jail.-Aanop0hs Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

Mr.. R. B. Clements of Goochland, while in
Richmond for the purpose of purchasing goods,
was seized on Saturday evening by band OF
negroes, who mufling his cries with his over
coat, robbed him forcby of SAT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

The National Intellgencer says that 'the
times are all tangled and out fjoint-there is
something wrong somewhere" We don't
think anybody will dispute this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
ALEXANDRIA.

Warrants were issued yesterday morning
rom the State Treasury in Richmond, in favor
Of Randolph Rodgers, for ten thousand dollars
in gold, payable in New York, to pay for tho
two trophies, Bill Of Rights and Colonial Days,
cast in Italy, for the Washington Monument.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

The Fredericksburg News says: 'We hear
hat E.A.W. Hore, for several years past Sheriff
of Stafford county, has resigned. 1t has been
difficult, since the war, to get Sheriff for the
county. 1t is not a paying Office, nobody in
Jail and but little else to DO then collect Taxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

The latest report from Spain is that the
Carlists are organizing for coup d etat as soon
as the revolutionary factions get entangled in
clashing of arms, which is expected as the next
phase In the revolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
.ROOLAMATION
lDhOOHAA II l1ONs
/ MAYORS OFFICE,
December y 1863

December z Iooo. J
For the better preservation of good order in
the city during the approaching Christmas hol-
days all persons will take notice that the igni-,
ting of fire crackers, also the discharging of all
kinds of firearms, or any composition of gun
powder within the city limits is positively pro-
hiblted All disorderly persons will be arrest
ed, and the laws of the Corporation rigidly en-
forced against offenders An additional police
force will be on duty, under the direction Of
Mr.. James Fsdeley, Superintendent of Police,
assisted by Mr.. John l. Smith, Captain Of the
Night Watch. VIM. N. BERKLE4,
dec 22-3t Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

The VELoCIPEDE.- Such place for new
tangled notions as New York is, you wouldn' t
find in the universe. Its present caprice is the
veloc pede. a school for instruction in the
management of this continuance has been
opened at the corner of Broadway and twenty
second street, and the place is crowded nightly
with riders and spectators. A large number of
young men have learned to use the velocipede
as deity as though they had been born upon
it, and some of the most expert will soon trot
a race on the ice, if the Central Park Com
missioners allow them the use of the large
pond The ladies have not yet mounted the
new vehicle, but doubtless they will be curvet-
ting upon it before long. The velocipede for
men has only two wheels, but the one for la
dies has three This obviates the unpleasant
ness of abandoning crinolinc and sitting a-strad-
die, which none but very reckless young
lady would have courage to do. 1t is reported
that Susan B. Anthony and Anna Dickinson
ride the velocipede man-tashion, and do it
nobly but as the story may be a foul SANDER
on these ladies, notify you to swallow it cam
graao sails and some pepper-Letter to the
Boston Post
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
"Kappa" telegraphs the following statement

Kappa" telegraphs the following statement
in regard to tie Isthmus Of Darien canal -
The negotiations have been conducted at
BogOta, between the U. s; Minister and the
Columbian government. There have been two
sets of negotiations pending. First the COM
pany formed to dig the canal applied in proper
form to the Columbian government tor con
cession OF the right of way, Second, the Uni
ted States interested itself in behalf Of this
company, and in order to secure the establish
ment of the canal aud to protect it, made ne
gotiations for treaty similar to the one recent,
" signed between Nicaragua and the United
States. Notwithstanding the goodwill mani
tested by the Columbian government the nego-
tiations have not, from some unexplained cause,
made as much progress as our Secretary OF
State desired and this condition Of affairs de-
cided him to send Hon. Caleb Gushing to
Bogota with the necessary power to effect an
early settlement Of the entire question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

The amount ordered to be paid by the Gov
ernment as rent for Libby Prison for the past
three years is $l2, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

Mr.. DAVIS AND OTHERS. "A petition is in
circulation for the pardon Of Mr.. Davis and all
others under presentmcnt or Indictment for
having been engaged in the rebellion. Thus
FAR we believe, it has only been signed by
Democratic members Of Congress; but there
are great many others who would be very
glad to see an end put to this dismal farce Of
trying 10 impose on the public by pretending
to wish to try Mr.. Davis or anybody else III
this matter. 1t time the curtain had fallen.
~. 7 Times, BAD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

The New York Central R. r., now makes
close connection with the Wertern roads for
carrying freight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

The proceedings connected with the funeral
of the celebrated advocate Berger were most
simple. The body was ombamed and laid in
state in his chamber where the priests CT the
district recited prayers for the dead. The
vault of the Berger family has existed only
since 1886; it was constructed under the eye
of the advocate, and is situated directly at the
foot OF the Virgin Altar, in the little church
of the village. This altar was the gift OF NJ.
Berger The little church is kept up partly
by the commune, partly by the Berger family,
and is of the simplest kind, It's only decorations
being two handsome pictures. His death is a
great loss to the neiehborhood, where he laid
out 100000. year in ereheI of necessitous
families.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
EDUCATIONAL.
NCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES
= MRS. THOS. G.. RHETT

OCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES.
= MRS THOS G. RHETT
Proposes to open SCHOOL for the educa-
ton OF Young Ladies, on the lst Of January
1869 at her home in Alexandria 1t is with
dilidence she asks the confidence OF her friends
in an undertaking Of so much responsibility
but with encouragement she Will try to give
satisfaction to her patrons--and TO her pupils
ey cry advantage which labor or expense may
secure.
The location Is one adapted to such an insti-
tuition. The buildings are commodious, and
the grounds extensive enough for recreation.
English and French, $3.50. Music German,
Drawing Painting, &c, at masters prices
Each young lady to furnish her own bedding,
towels, napkins, sc. Payments to be made IN
advance-bils rendered at the commencement
Of each term.
CoLRoss Alexa., Va, dec lo-tJl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

u Mr.. JOHN A. YEITCH
Teacher Of Elocuton at st. Johns Academy
Mr.. VEITCH was, for number OF year.
professionally connected with the nrat e!ocu-
tionists in our language and has made the Grt
a lifelong study Ladies and gentlemen wish,
ing to avail themselves Of private tuition will
consult him by letter or in person. The Tues
day class at the Academy meets st clock p.
m. nov III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
sdbRs NJ sGKGEAA..

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Dec 22.-The mar
ket remains quiet, with limited transactions -
For Flour there were no sales reported. Wheat
continues dull, and prices weak, offerings
light, being only about 700 bushels, Of which
none was prime; sales reported at l65, 1T,
and $50 for inferior to fair. Corn is in lair re-
quest, with offerings OF $3.50 bushels new white
and mixed, and sales at II and so; one lot
prime River white at IS. The bulk of the Of
ferngs on Monday sold after Change hours at
S0aS2 Oats in tair request, with sales Of SAC
bushels at 60, 81, and GO, and some lots choice
at 65. No sales of Rye reported; 1870 offered
but declined. Sales Of country ground Corn
Meal at IS and 49, Hogs $9!a$l0, and dull
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

Mr.. Gould, rejected by the Senate at the
July session of Congress, has been renomina-
ted by the President for the position Of pay
master in the army.
A one thousand dollar cipher dispatch was
sent by the British Minister here, on Saturday
to his Government. NV
g The appearance Of beggar in the streets of
oait Lake City is..noted by the Deseret News as
an evidence Of advancing civilization"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
MARINE EEST.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, DEC. 2:

All the light vessels in the service of the
light house board have been removed from
their locations on the northern coast to local.
ties where they will not be endangered from
drift ice. The can and nun buoys have also
been removed from like precautions. and their
places have been temporarily supplied with
spars
Schrs. David Collins, Townsand, and White
Swan, Collins hence at Baltimore 2lst inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
Important Decisions.

At the session of the District Court cid in
Fredericksburg last week, the following cases,
involving interesting principles in law, were
decided.
Muse VS.. Noel-Appeal from the decree Of
Essex Circuit Court In this case the judg-
ment OF the Court below was affirmed, settling
the principle that marriage articles, though
executOry in their nature, must be duly recor-
dcd to affect subsequent purchasers for value
with notice; and though good between the
parties, will not, unless duly recorded, be set
up, upon the application OF the wife and child
rem OF the marriage, as against such purchasers.
Garrett VS.. Lewis-Appeal from the decree
of Essex Circuit Court. Judgment of Circuit
Court substantially affirmed to this effect: That
wherein a will executed prior to lst January,
1862, there is legacy Of money, aud the tes-
tator dies between that date and the 10th
April, 1865, the money is demandable and pay
able in present currency, and not subject to any
scale of depreciation. La this case the will is
dated December 3, 1861, and the legacy is of
$4,000 to certain parties, to be paid ''immedi-
ately alter" testators death, which occurred
July IS, 1868. Fredericksburg Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22
JUVENILE BOOKS,

" - ' i<A' 49, ''~S'@'~i
Games for Little Folks in grea. variety,
Building and Alphabet Blocks,
Backgammon Boards,
Chess Men and Boards
FINE GOLD PENS AND PENCILS,
in gold mounted rubber cases, very desirable
for Christmas presents,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS IN EVERY
STYLE,
Travelling Bags,
in Turkey Morocco and Russia Leather.
Papciries,
in Russia and Vienna leather, very beautiful.
Papetries,
with Perfumed Paper and Envelopes.
EEandkerchicra ana Glove Boxes.
fine Vienna Leather
Portfolios and Writing Desks.
beautifully inlaid, and very artistic in design
and finish.
work Boxes,
in great variety, new and unique styles.
LADIES COMPANIONS. IN RUSSIA
LEATHER,
Fine POrtm0nnaieS,
Cigar Cases and Pocket Knives,
BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION or
JAPANESE GOODS & LACQUER WARE,
CONSISTING OF
RICHLY IELAID CABINETS,
HANDKERCHIEF Boxes,
CARD RECEIVERS, TRAYS.
GLOVE Boxes,
MAGIC FLOWERS,
WoBK Boxes,
FISH AND BOATS
BEAUTIFUL BOXES IN STRAW WORK.
Chinese Tops, Jewel cases, Toilet Cases, Chi
nese Plates,
besides many other novelties in fine Iaquer
work. GEORGE L. FRENCH,
dec 11-tD31 % King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-22

a full line Of the choicest American an6
English