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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26
w. & S. R. R.-In speaking Of the proposed
Winchester and Srasburg railroad, the Balti-

W. & S. R. R.-In speaking Of the proposed
Winchester and Srasburg railroad, the Balti-
more American of this morning says:
''The Legislature of Virginia less than q
year ago incorporated the Winchester and
Strasburg railroad company That road is a
link in the line Of roads leading from Harper S
Ferry, through Winchester, to Strasburg, and
thence to Harrisonburg. With this link built,
it is expected that the Valley road Of Virginia
will proceed at an early day to organize for the
construction OF line from Harrisonburg,
through Stanton and Lexington, to Salem
At the latter point, it will be remembered that
the road through the Valley of Virginia will
strike the Virginia and Tennessee road, and
thus be connected with the entire system of
railways extending. through the ernediate
States to Louisiana. The importance Of this
connection has been SO well understood that a
large number of our influential citizens have
invited the appointment of commissioners by
the Winchester and Strasburg road for the
purpose of taking subscriptions in Baltimore.
A meeting was held yesterday at the Mer-
chants Bank, and one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars Immediately subscribed to the
company. Committees we're appointed for the
purpose Of calling the attention of the citizens
of Baltimore to the importance Of the enter
prise to the trade and commerce OF the city
and Of obtaining subscriptions to the stock Of
the company 1t l. understood that the Ba!ti
more and Ohio railroad company will be pre-
pared to lease the Winchester and Strasburg
road as soon as completed, y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

1t is most remarkable circumstance in the
history of the times that the President of the
D. S. is to be impeached for the alleged viola
ton Of law, which the individual who has
raised the disturbance, pronounced to be un-
constitutional, and the veto of which law he
himself prepared and mostly wrote! What
ever may be the issue, MIR. Stanton, must sink
below zero, in the estimation of all unpreju.
diced men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

The Ballard House, in Richmond, was sold
on Monday last, at public auction, for s59, 900.
1t was bought by Mr.. Wm. Davidson, Of the
firm of E. V. Haughwout & Co., New York,
who are among the creditors of MIR. Ballard.
tits said that the property originally cost $780,
O0O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

THE WAR DEPARTMENT DIFFICULTY.-Sec'
rotary Stanton remained undisturbed in his
quarters yesterday, except by the calls Of per
sonal friends ... =
General Thomas was at the White House
soon after nine o'clock, aud at about ter
o'clock, proceeded to the War Department
No opposition was made to his entering
the building Euteriog the Adjutaut Gen.
erals room, he had short interview with AS
sistant Adjutant General Townsend, obtained
his private letters, and departed for his home
on Fl street. He asked Gen. Townsend if he
did not recognize him as Secretary Of War ao
anteria, to which Ger. Townsend replied that,
under existing circumstances he. could only
recognize Mr.. Stanton as at the head of the
War Department..
The Secretary of War transacted considera-
bic business yesterday-more, indeed, than On
any day since his restoration to the Office
Amorg those who lad interviews with the Sec
rotary were Generals Grant and Howard, and
oumber of congressman. Up to 2 clock
Mr.. Stanton was momentarly expecting sum-
mons to appear before the Supreme Court OF
the District, at the instance OF the President,
TO show cause for refusing to surrender the
War Department to Gen. Thomas. Had the
papers been served Mr.. Stanton would not have
LETT his office, but answered though his coun-
sci, Hon. A. G.. Riddle aud NJ. II. Carpenter.
The President has abandoned the plan Of
making an application through the Attorney
General tor writ of quo lUarranto to compel
Mr. Stanton to show by what authority he
holds the office of Secretary Of War. He pro-
poses now, or did, at half past clock, p. m ,
yesterday, to await hearing in the case OF
Gen. Thomas, and bring the constitutionaity
of the tenure Of office act before the court in
this way
The case of Gen. Thomas will be called up
at 10 o'clock this morning, before Judge Cart
ter, to answer a complaint for violating the
tenure of-ofice law, and it was rumored yester-
day, that in case he is held to answer no bail
will be given, but that an application will at
once be made for writ of habeas corpus, and
the case thus be brought at once before judge
of the Supreme Court of the United States on
its merits Washington Chronicle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

The National Int lligences says: 1T would
be curious thing to analyze the state Of mind
Of man who, after voting at 81 p. N. to i'm
peach the President of high crimes, would
three hours afterwards jump into carriage
and ride up to pay visit Of personal respect
to that very officer and take him by the hand.
There were just two such men. Are there
any more ?" Names Names
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26
TT E i e W E a r Z {!

$4,000 more of those CHEAP ENyEL-
OPES, received yesterday at FRENCH )
DEPOT OF BOOKS and STATIONERY, s.,
King street, universally acknowledged 20 be
the cheapest envelopes offered in this market
for many years:
Just Received also, large lot Of NOTE,
LETTER and CAP PAPER, bought much
lower than the current rates and viii be sod
at astonishingy low prices. Country merchants
and the rest of mankind should sec my stock Of
Paper and Envelopes before purchasing.
a large assortment Of that beautiful NITI i i
PAPER and ENVELOPES to match, jus. to
hand.
LEDGERs, JOURNALS and Day Books,
from the largest TO the smallest Pass Books, 4
complete stock, at prices extremely low. We
are making Blank Books 8 specially. an ex-
animation of this stock will richly repay any
one desiring to purchase
The great event Of the day is the introduction
of FRENCH'S PATENT POCkET-BOOk,
another supply Of which l have Just received
from the manuiactory. This is the book CT all
Pocket Books. | have perfected arrangements
by which in future l hope to be able 10 supply
the demand
kecoived thi: s. NJ, inc assortment Of Cold
Pens-all sizes and styles. The best quality
and manufacture.
John NJ Daniels Latch Key, memoir OF
tho Richmond Examiner, by DR.. George ".
Bagby.
All the MUHLBACH NOVELS Appio.on's
and Peterson's cheap Dickens ard Wavcrly
Novels on hand. Constantly receiving NEW
BOOKS.
feb 26 GEORGE Z. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

1t is stated that there is monument on the
battlefield Of Sadowa bearing the inscription,
This is the grave of Lieutenant D., who still
lives" The lieutenant caused the monument to
be erected in common grafton of his wonderful
recovery after his comrades, who believed that
he was dying from wounds, had dug grave On
the spot TO receive his remains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

The.Senate yesterday, by vote Of rs to 6,
passed it's substitute for the House bill amen
datory of the reconstruction act of March 2,
1867, relative to elections in the Southern
States. The amendments made are not such
as will be likely to cause any delay in the
House, and the bill will undoubtedly pass both
houses within few days. It's most important
provision is, that all the elections in the South
ern States shall be determined by majority of
the votes actually cast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

Mr.. Joseph R. Ingersoll, whose death in
Philadelphia was noticed yesterday, was the
brother of Charles Jared Iogersol], and was
once Minister to England. The brothers we're
both men Of note and ability, and were always
on opposite sides in politics, in Congress and in
private life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

Geo. Loyal, Sra venerable citizen Of Nor
folk, died on Monday last He was formerly
member Of the Virginia Convention of 1929
3d. member of the House Of Representa-
tives of the o. S., and subsequently Navy
Agent in Norfolk He was highly respected
and esteemed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26
warden SEEDS!
& GARDEN SEEDS


make = specially Of Garden Seeds, and ny
stock this year will be large, varied and con-.
pletc, with Foreign Seeds Of MY own inpo.s.
ton. from the most reliable Secdmen Q.
England and France, and American SEEDS.
from the most experienced Seci5men Of !hi,
country. Al Of which ! w4rran: fresh snd
genuine.
mr. Fruit and Ornamental Tree, Furnished.
to order,
I also desl extensively IN Clover ard Timothy
Seed, Orchard, Herd and Kentucky Blue
Grass. &C, and daring the season receive large
supplies, which / viii sell 4: the lowest daily
quotations..
zE:.Y- 100 bushels prime Wcs.era and Penn
sylvania Glover Seed in store
feb off No ., King stree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

BRIDGING THE PoToMAc.--A report has
been made to Hon. O. II. Browning Secretary
Of the Interior, on the subject Of bridging the
Potomac river, by Silas Seymour, the civil en-
gineer appointed in pursuance Of the resolution
of Congress. The report makes the following
suggestions; First, to provide for common
roadway over the aqueduct structure second,
to provide for the construction Of a good high
way upon the Virginia side, from the present
Chain bridge, at Little Falls, to the aqueduct,
and thus dispense with the necessity of re-
building the Chain BRIDGE third, to confne
the waters of the river between Mason Is
land and the mouth of the East branch to one
channel; fourth, to construct permanent free
bridge across the improved channel at or near
the site of the present Long bridge which
shall also be capable of accommodating street
car travel with suitable draw for the passage
Of vessels; fifth, with reference to the accom-
mediation of railways desiring to cross the river
the case is not so clear, no settled policy hav-
ing been agreed upon between the railroad in
terests themselves but as the occasion arises
Congress can take such action as will accommo-
date the railway travel, the present bridge at
the foot of Maryland avenue and Fourteenth
street being sufficient to accommodate the pre-
sent railway travel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

TIE BACK RIVER RoBBERIEs. -The Free
hooters of this section are having perfect car
niyal in all the country around.-A short while
since we mentioned the midnight attack at
Linkborn Bay, in which whole white family
were driven out of their BEDS and the house
robbed aud last Saturday we mentioned anoth-
er midnight attack, on Back River, by which
Mr.. VIM. Thompson was robbed of $500, one
gold watch, and all his bed clothing. On Thurs
day night laststhe residence of Mr. Nicholas,
on Back River was invaded by band of armed
negroes, and all his bacon, -four and meal car
ried off, Up to this time no arrests of any of
the bold freebooters have been made, and the
people all around the country are in great ex-
element at the insecurity of their lives and
property. They do not know, when they lie
down at night, at what moment an armed force
OF negroes may come IN and punder II not
murder them. Some decisive steps must be
taken to suppress this lawlessness, or serious
trouble will grow out Of it.-NoJok Day Book.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26
Foreign News.

In the British House of Lords yesterday,
Earl Malmsbury announced that the Earl OF
Derby had rendered lis resignation to the
Queen on account of continued i'll health, and
her Majesty had called upon the Chancellor OF
the Exchequer hIr. Disraeli, to form new
Cabinet. Lord Russell and others expressed
their sympathy for Lord Derby, and hoped he
might recover and resume his post at the head
of the Ministry.
In the House OF Commons the announce
ment of the resignation Of the Earl OF Derby
was made by Lord Stanley, and was responded
to by Mr.. Gladstone, who, with much dellcacy
and feeling, expressed bissorrow. Thetrapsac-
ton of business in the House has been post
poned until Friday. ..
All the prisoners charged by the coroner 5
Jury with completely in the Clerkenwel exp!o-
sion have been committed for trial for murder.
Sullivan and Pigot, now confined in the Rich
mond prison, have been called upon by many
influential persons, but interviews are Forbidden
The House of Lords, in Committee of the
Whole, has agreed to the suspension OF the
habeas corpus in Ireland.
1t reported IT, at Mir. Heron has ccen en-
gagged by the y. S. to defend Gen.. Maggie:
whose trial commences at Sligo on Sunday.
Train Lecture last light in Dublin was better
attended, and passed off without Interruptions
The dwelling house Of Mr. Newhan, a mag!s-
tratc, residing in the suburbs OF Cork, W=s
assailed last night by party OF men who were
disguised. They were repuscd, but escaped.
A remarkable scene occurred at the last ses-
sion of the French legislative body. While
that body was engaged 10 the discussion OF the
IF tha IShp
i, ad the judgment of the court, cxoneratlng
himself and GueIot from the charges brought
against them hy the Government. The Presi-
dent Interrupt ed Haven, and refused to allow
him to proceed NJ. Haven INSISTED, when much
disorder and confusion followed, whereupon
the President declared the sitting dissolved.
TIE Government members retired, but the
Liberals remained, loudly protesting against
the Arbitrary action Of the President. They
were finally expelled from the building by the
officers, and the gas extingui>hcd
The commander Of the r usslan squadron In
Greek waters has demanded of the Grand
Vlzier an explanation Of the report, that his
fleet had given material aid to the insurgents
OF Gambia. 1t was replied to, on the part Of
the Ottoman Government that the Turkish
Admiras reports contained no such charge,
and blame is attached to the newSpa pels for
the originating of the false statements,
The details Of The treaty between North
Germany and the United States relative to the
rights and privileges OF naturalizcd American
citizens of German birth, Of whom military
service has been heretofore claimed, have at
last been fully agreed on by the representatives
of the two nations. The report that this treaty
was finally attested and signed, which became
public some days since, was premature 1t is
expected that the document Will rece i We the
official signatures Of Mr. Bancroft and the
German representatives on Saturday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

The Cincinnati Commercial, Radical paper,
advises Congress not to hurry or the impeach-
ment, but to wait while, and proceed slowly,
''as it would not be cheerful thing to impeach
the President and thrust him out of Office for
the violation of law that the Supreme Court
might presently pronounce unconstitutional. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

The Governor Of New jersey has vetoed the
resolution Of the Legislature of that State
Withdrawing the consent Of the State to the
proposed amendment of the Constitution of
the u. S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

The n Y Post tavors the appointment Of
Mr.. Ewing, as Secretary of War. The Post,
however, just now has not much influence in
the Radical counsels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

Mr.. Speaker Coliax's anxiety to appear as
one of the advocates of Impeachment, is gen.
orally considered as work of political ''super
erogation,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

The streets in New Orleans, yesterday, were
crowded with people witnessing the Mardi
Gras reveIs, and the procession OF the Mystic
Grew Of Comus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26
ALEXANDRIA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY &c.

We are not, any more than we were in the
2 old times, the advocates of the undue exercise
Of Executive power; we are for the mainte-
nance of Executive authority just as it pre-
:. scribed in the Constitution. But, as We see
quoted from New York paper, what is the
executive department of the U. S. Govern
ment to-day? Is it the Presidential Office of
Washington, or Jackson, or Lincoln? No!
1t has been already cut down by Congress al
most to nothing. The President is snubbed
by his military subordinates, his orders are
openly defed and resisted by one of his Cabi-
net officers, forced upon him by the Senate !;
and his military interiors, through his civil in
feriors, ignoring him as nonenity, commuci-
cate directly their official proceedings to the
two houses of Congress. The evident design
is to reduce the President of the u. S., to q
condition not contemplated by the Constitu-
ton; and, in so far as that is concerned, to re-
volutionize the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-The House yesterday
passed the bill appropriating 900 for the
relief OF the destitute poor of this city, to be
expended under the direction of the Proyident
Aid Society and the Freedmen's Bureau.
Mr.. John W. Thompson, has directed the
steamer Gibson to start from New York the
middle OF this week for the especial accommo-
goods.
James Beckett, convicted of manslaughter in
causing the death of Thornton, was sentenced
TO H elg5t years in the Albany penitentiary.
Eddie, aged thirty eight years, Register OF
Deeds for the District of Columbia, native Of
New York, but resident of the District for
the last fifteen years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

BUSINESS AND CHARITY. There is no bust
Ecss where people value the services rendered
SO cheaply as the business done in newspaper
Office. They cannot understand that favor
granted to one opens the door for thousand tc
expect the same privilege. Three lines multi
piled by hundred only makes column. The
Press relates the following aaec Tote OF Mr..
Swain:
A gentleman once called upon him with au
advertisement of a bensft for a poor widow
with several helpless children. How much
for the advertisement, under the circum-
stances?' said he. Just what it comes TO. y
said Mr. S. "businesS is bushes, sir; charity
IS another question" "But to poor widow,
sir every dollar saved is a matter Of serious
moment to her family Business is bust
ness I repeat sir WhatI choose to give in
charity is NY own private flair. My business
has nothing TO do with it" Then you will
take no Icss?" Not cent sir" TIL gentle
man raid the bill very reluc' antly, amounting
to, perhaps, two dollars, and was going out OF
the Office refecting rather severely in his OWE
mind upon the parsimony Of Mr.. Swain, when
the latter stopped him. ''Do you know this
widow Is she honest and dcserving?" "She
is, sir Mr. S. slipped a ten dollar bill! in
the gentleman hand, and turning on bis heel,
walked away, saying, business is business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

BUTLER ON GRANT--Tho discussion of the
Army Appropriation bill on "Wednesday
last gave rise to a rather remarkable and fac
tious spirit on the part Of number of proml
nent radicals in the House of Representatives
As a recommendation of the contemplated
sums of appropriation Mr. Blaine, who had
the Army bill in hand, stated that the estimate:
had been carefully examined and revised by
General Grant, leaving the inference to be
drawn that therefore it would be the height Of
presumption or Of disrespect to gainsay their
accuracy The factious radicals listened with
commendabe patience until that portion of the
bill under discussion, the reduction Of the army
was about to be put to 4 vote, when Ben. But
lerrose and launched broadsidc into the friends
of the General He discovered that there was
constitution existing which he used as a
shield, and said that instrument gave no au-
thority whatever to any general to dictate to
Congress how mnch or how little they should
appropriate fer any particular arm of the gov,
crnment He thought such practice would
lead to despotism, and If it was intended to
keep this up Congress might as we'll turn ovel
their whole business to the officers of the gov
ernment and go home Butler was encouraged
in his remarks by several voices, ''That's so, y
$50 ahead, " which produced marked sen$a-
ton among the placable friends OF Grant
This feeling has OF late commenced to show
itself moro openly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26
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Gold.
NEW YORK, February 24.-Gold to-day 14la
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26

Mr.. STANTON AND GEN. GRANT-The
Washington Express Of last evening contains
the following, which is given fer what it is
worth
Many statements have been made and pub
lished, and many stories narrated, as to an
agreement between Gen. Grant and Mr.. STAN
too, before the former vacated the War De-
partment 1t is confidently asserted that there
was an agreement, and congressional inycst-
cation might develop the fact that Mr.; Stan
tor, after his removal positively agreed with
Gen. Grant that if he would rcIinquish his
office as Secretary Of War at interim, he,
(Stanton,) Oh regaining his position, would
Immediately resign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26
REFERS, BY PEEMIsSIDN, TO

Gen. NJ d. Corsc. VIM, 4. Smoot t. c.
Gregory y Paul. Fo""!o q Armis!cad.
George II. Robinson. Gwia, becEham & c.,
HoOe s. Wcddcrburn. Suite & Stusrt.
Burke, Herbert & Go, .IcorS@ Washington
Knox s. Wattles.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-26
Congress-.

tn the Senate, yesterday, at 129 o'clock Mr.
Mcpherson, the clerk of the House, appeared
at the door of the Senate, and announced that
the House had passed resolution to impeach
the President OF the .. S. for high crimes and
misdemesnors Soon after Messrs. Stevens
and Bingham, committee of the House, ap--
neared at the bar of the Senate, and announced
that the House of Representatives had adopt
ed a resolution proposing the impeachment OF
the President, and would, in due time, exhl 1t
particulars of said impeachment, &C. The
Senate thcrcupon adopted resolution to alp-
point select committee Of seven to consider
The subject, and 10 report thereon. MessIs.
Howard, TrumbulI, Conkling, Edmunds, Nor
ton, Pomeroy and johnson were appointed the
committee. The bill providing that majority
of votes shall be sufficient to ratlty the consu'
tutions in the late rebelious States was then
taken up, and, after being amended, was
passed.
In the House of Representatives. resolution
was adopted declaring it to be the sense OF the
House that to the Legislative power OF the
county alone belongs the right TO determine
the rate of duties on imports: and that II Is
beyond the province of the President and the
Senate, as the treaty making power, to author
ize the importation OF the manufactures or pro
ducts of foreign countries, except atsuch rates
OF duties as the Tariff laws OF the United
States may prescribe The Judiciary Commit
tee were directed to inquire ifthe State Govern
ment Of Texas still exists as 1t was in 1860;
and, if not, at what time it ceased to exist, and
under what Government authority it prevailed
during the REBELLION; second, whether the Rebel
Government of the State during the rebellion
succeeded to any rights of the former Govern,
ment of that State, and to what extent; third
whether the acts done under the Rebel State
Government were valid The Naval Appro'
priation bill was passed. A resolution for the
admission of Mr.. Butler, member elect from
Tennessee, was reported from the Committed
on Elections, and laid over for further cousldera
ton, and the House adjourned.