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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-24
TELEGRAPHIC.
WASHINGTON.
Nothing Important From Ma
ti0nal Headquarters.
Conference Of the Great Powers
on the Eastern Question.
Views OF Mr.. COIfaX ON the
Acquisition OF Territory.
Gen. Sheridan TO Command at
New Orleans.
Civil Authority Partially Re-
stored In Arkansas.
Civil Authority Partially Re-
stored In Arkansas.
WASHINGTON.

Some of the National Guardians on
Christmas FrOGIcs
WASHINGTON, Dec. %. - Secretary
Seward left tonight for Auburn, accom-
panied by the British and French Min
listers, who have accepted an invitation to
be his guests during the holidays.
Chief Justice Chase and family also left
tonight for the residence of Senator
Sprague, in Rhode Island, where they will
remain until Saturday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-24
ENGLAND.
Parliament Wants international
Penny Postage,

LONDON, Dec 23.--Messrs. Hsdlield and
BCzley, members OF Parliament, have pre-
scented memorial to Reverdy johnson, re-
questing him to urge the United States to
adopt system OF penny postage between
the two countries. The memorial il signed
BY hundreds of members OF Parliament.
The Times s1ys, had time been afforded
doubtless all the members OF Parliament
would have signed it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-24

Numerous failures of members Of the
bear clique in New York are expected,
and some Of them have already sus~
pended. Their losses are declared enor-
nous, not to be covered BY millions.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-24
ARK ANSAS.
Confirmation of Previous Reports Of
Militia OuIrRges

MEMPHIS, Dec. 2S.-The Avalanche's
Little Rock special Of yesterday says :
Refugees from the counties afflicted with
militia continue to flock to this city, con-
hrming the reports and outrages by the
militia. The report that the government
had sent officers to investigate the outrages
was received with rejoicing.
by the Governors proclamation this
morning the Little River county and that
portion Of Lafayette east Of Red River is
turned over 10 the civil authorities.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-24
SPAIN.
The French Emperor Receives the
Spanish FnIbaSsadOr.

Spanish EnIbaSsadOr.
MADRID, December 23.-The country is
entirely tranquil, the government pro-
poses to make material change ia colonial
magistracy.
PARIS, December 23.-Sepior CIacaga
was 10 day officially received by the En-
peror as ambassador from Spain. Carlist
disturbances have occurred 10 Navarro,
and fourteen persons have been arrested
for participation in them.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-24

Gov. Morton is reported to have said
that he feared his bill for the redemption
Of greenbacks would never be reported
from the Finance Committee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-24

IN the Superior Court of Houston
county, Ga, a negro accused Of several
act of burglary plead that he was
tricked or beWitched to do the deeds
by women. But the plea didn't save him
from the penitentiarY.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-24

Rev. J. c. DAVIS, of the Methodist
Protestant Church of Montgomery, has
annoneced his intention Of uniting with
the Episcopal Church. The Advertiser
says Mr.. Davis has been one of the fore
most men Of his Church, and is univer
sally regarded as man Of great intellect
and piety.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-12-24

FREEMAsONRY IN SPAIN.-The National
FeemdsoH calls attention to the fact
that the whole Of the insurrectiOnary
movement in Spain was under the direc-
ton Of revolutionary committee, who
ara generally Freemasons. They acted
as citizens, however, and not as Masons,
while at the same time, they proclaim
Masonic truths, universal liberty, re-
Iigious liberation and popular education.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-18
=, 4 SENSATIONAL Fraud.
From The Milwaukee -Wisconsin,T

Some young gentlemen occupying rooms IN
the fourth story of a building Cd East Water
near Wisconsin street were guilty of q singular
practical joke last evening. At great pains and
labor, they rugged up a dummy man, dressed it
we'll, and let it sit, for few moments IN the
window, at which the youngsters stood talking
and laughing so loud as to attract the attention
of passers on the street. Those persons not
aware Of what was going on above were sud
denly startled at seeing the young men engage
in an alteration, which was apparently follow
ed by blows, and the next instant one of the
number, as was supposed, was pushed head
long out OF the window, while; the rest drew
back in. horror The man fell down the dizzy
height, striking the sidewalk head first and
with heavy, thud. He was evidently killed
instantly by the fall, for he never moved a
muscle, and his brains were dashed out and
scattered upon the walk, where his blood lay
in a?great pool. IIl@. -
10 say that those who saw the affair were
horror stricken is to but family express the sen
sation. One man who had passed through
scenes IN his life tainted dead away others
covered their eyes to shut out the frightfu
scene. For some seconds nobody dared to ap-
proach the mangled, bleeding, lifeless mass,
but soon this feeling passed away, and a num-
Der gathered near to find that instead Of hui
mainly the mass was the dummy spoken Of, the
brains being composed of white lead, and the
blood of thick red liquid. Some of the look
crs on took thc sell as a good joke, while. the
others were III disgust. The man who tainted
away tried hard to get another who came very
near it to go up and gave the scamps a thrash
ing, as they richly deserved, but failing to get
help he abandoned the job, and finally the al
fair settled down into a laugh all round, In
which those below were Joined by those above,
Notwithstanding the fact they lost their clothes
"a poor, but honest and deserving man shout
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T,cffer from Loudoun County ~

rGorresnondence of the Alexandria Gazette
LEEsBURa, Aug. l6-Our Court has wagged
along smoothly during the past week, and a
good deal of business has been done.
A case of warranty of horse was tried, and
one of the witnesses was asked what became
of two horses OF similar kind he had. lie
answered s'Mr. Orr, Mayor Of DID, made
him sell one he traded the other for a watch,
the watch he traded for two barrels OF corn,
and he never got the corn"-"hich was q de-
cided failure of consideration. ......, n,rF II.
>; An amusing incident occurred carly in the
week. An old negro man had been summoned
as witness and was told to take the stano,
which he deliberately proceeded to DO by
mounting the seat prepared Tor the witnesses
and Standing at his full height, tar above the
level of the crowd, which was much amused
Having concluded his testimony, from lower
stand, however, he was told he might retire,
when be called out II claims my tendance
dough. '''''',. -. ,-,.,. ,....:..., -
Our people, generally, are waking up to the
inheritance Of good roads, aud thin K we Will
vet accom- lish our Point Of Rocks and AldIe
The people of upper loudoun are moving
ia the matter OF turnpkes also, but they have
no charters, though good deal of money; they
cannot now bulge peg. I'll, ~. ~ -,
| am sorry to hear very gloomy accounts OF
the corn crop, which the present drought IS
cutting short. ...,;....: -. 80. ...,...., J., .
The bacon in the county is very limited IN
supply and short corn crop will make 1t
very Indifferent, as it will cause the farmers to
kill many hogs they would otherwise keep
| over ''t.'-' ,'.. ','.'
T hear that the three year 1880 bonds OF the
A., T.. & H. R. r. are becoming more popular,
and it is indeed wonderful that. they have not
gone off like shot cakes ',.....- !. .,@,-,t -,
| : A man having thousand bushels OF wheat
| to send to market can have it done for
the interest on one Of these $1,000 bonds,
and one having 500 bushels, for the interest on
$500 bond; and his security is nearly as good
as If he had it on farm worth $4,000 dollars, as
| the whole rolling stock of the road IS pledged
for it. 80 - '' ~ - ;rl ,... I,r# =,
or & Manning have sent rduring the week
| past, 1870 barrels Of lime from their kiln at
| fIeesburg Depot, to Alexandria. oa.l..I. 3D.
The croakers are disappointed, and the lime
burning is decided success. = -.
III Honor to enterprise and pluck in this and all
other cases:..E,..,.2 IL, .,,,Es ~ aALIQUIso
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SrItrTiIiIIIH
trt-s.,.sssSi s1S--S-s-Ez1
Ss.E...ss.e- 80 .s,si
SALE OF FAIRFAX
IIESDAY.- Alle. ID.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF FAIRFAX
\ LANE. Pursuant to g decree Of the Cir
cult of Fairfax county, rendered at June term,
1868, in the case Of John Devereux Us. Thomas
Harrison's administrator and others, the under
signed Commissioners will, OF. MONDAY, the
DIST of September, 1868, Court day, before the
front door of the Fairfax Court-h house, offer for
sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder,
TRACT OF LAND in said county, containing
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE
ACRES. The said land has on it no improve
ments, and is we'll wooded With oak and pine,
1t lies about two-and half miles west Of the
Courthouse. about the same distance from
Fairfax Station, on the o., a. & M. +. r., and
adjoins the lands Of Jacob Brook, Newman
Burke and others. '-.-'." ''~-
.> TERMS-Ton per Ct Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash on the day of sale; the resi-
due, in equal instalments, at six, twelve and
eighteen months, to be secured by the bonds of
the purchaser, with sufficient personal security,
and carrying interest from the day of sale. The
title to be retained until all the purchase money
is paid the cash payment to be forfeited and
the land liable to be resold, at the risk of the
purchaser, should he fail to com plete his pur-
chase upon the sale being confirmed by the
Court. Ill. .... 81. =. ", HUNT. , 80
a... ~. ..,... .'f.. W. L. EDWARDS,
Fairfax CO., aug 18-2aWts Commits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-18
Arms for the South

w. .g The Governors Of the Southern States, it APP
pears, are sorely disappointed because General
Schofed has decided that there is no law to
Justify the issue of arms TO the Southern mill
tia. There is, we suppose, no doubt in the
mind of any one as to what the Southern i oV-
errors want the arms for. II is to control the
election against the will Of the people by the
operation of an armed militia. The Southern
white people donotrequlre any coercion. They
are remarkably peaceable. and we'll behaved.
In fact, they have or several recent occasions
refused to be brought into collision with the
blacks, although the radical mischief makers
tried that game at Raleigh and elsewhere.
There is an evident disposition on the part of
the South to conduct the approaching election
quietly, but firmly, against the radicals. The
people of tho South have nothing to gain by
disturbing the peace. To commit acts Of VIC
lence would be to play into the hands of their
enemies and prosecutors, and this is the very
thing which the carpet bag Governors are most
anxious to accomplish. There may be another
reason Why the Governors are so urgent about
arming the militia, and that is to bring about
an early meeting Of Congress in September. It
seems that they have made a united appeal to
Congress for that purpose, IN order to supply
such legislation as Secretary Schofeld says
does not now exist with regard to arn1ing the
militia. This may be mere pretext to get
Congress together, because there is no necessity
for an early session, as Thad Stevens admitted
in his last moments. This movement of the
radical Governors of the South, therefore, may
be regarded as a mere party dodge for election
eering purposes. Theradlcals, who populated
confidently upon the support Of the Southern
negroes, may perhaps be pardoned for their
present bitter disappointment at finding things
going the other way but that is no reason
why they shond be encouraged in provoking
violence and boodshea for party ends. We
know enough Of radical policy at the South to
distrust these men when they raise the cry of;
@wof. 1t is pretty evident now that the ma.
jority of the Southern people, white and black
meanto 60 against radicallsm, and the free
expression of the peoples will should not be
nterfered with by military force upon any pre-
tence WhateVer--M. i. Herald t.eLo
WAsH1NaroN ITEMS. Mrs: Ann f. Booth
died in Georgetown Sunday morning from the,
effects of burn received about two weeks ago,
from the explosion Of alcohol. She vas the
widow of the late Samuel Booth, of PaWtuck-
et r. [. At the time of the accident she
had just reached Georgetown on a visit her,
sister, Mrs Benedict. /. ..rg l;:}u.;4
A prize regatta, under the most favorable
auspices, is up for the I'd, day of September
next succeeding. With view of securing the
greatest amount Of pleasure and exhibition of
nautical skill, Capt. Samuel Gedney has gen.
erously offered q purse OF $50 for the winning
boat On this occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-18
Expenses Of Carrying on the Govern
TRemfs .L-- ~ --...- J J f.

In long and able article on the atrocities
of the Radical party the National lntel-
genoer of this morning gives the expenses OF
CARRYING on the government for the past Six
years, as follows. -: = "".... 5"...s. -
:, They Che Radical partly have: expended
from June so, 1861, to January !, 1868, seven
billions five hundred and ffty-seven millions
seven hundred and forty-one thousand two
hundred and ninety five dollars, having spentin
1866 alone, one billion eight hundred and nine
ty-seven millions six hundred and seVentty;four
thousand two hundred and twenty-tour dollars
As going to make up this sum they expended
for the War department $3.50, 36S, 4O6; hav-
ing paid out, in one year-lS65-$l, 03l, 325, :
GEO. For the Navy Department, $4l4, O63, 2S5;
having spent for the year 1865 Sl22, 56I,
T76, For ''ordnary expenditures" $3,943,-
2oI '155: having spent the year 1865, $l,2l2,-
ol1,27O. For miscellaneous expenditures,
Ito June so, 1867, $15S, 06l, 452. Somewhere
swallowed up in these amazing sums OF money,
which stagger the mind in the effort to realize
them, the amount squandered en- tho Freed
men Bureau would reach probably fifty mil,
lions At least, for the year ending January
l, 1867, as estimated by General Howard,
Commissioners Of the bureau, nearly twelvc uni
lions we're required. At this rate, for the three
years the bureau has been in existence, 1t has
consumed thirty-six millions; and weknoW that
vastly greater amount-at least iltty millions
have been spent upon 1t, all to keep the
Radical party in power. ;s'5..' Z - ~ 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-18
Foreign News.

Admiral Farragut accompanied by Mr.. Nor
lis, Minister of the u. S., had an inter view
with the Sultan last week, at which, after on
Interchange of compliments and good wishes,
his Majesty informed the Admiral that the
flagship Franklin would be permitted ito pass
through the Dardanelles to Constantinople,
should the Admiral SO desire it., 1gnatief, fhe
Russian Ambassador at Constantinople, last
week, entertained Admiral Farragut at grand
banquet given at the Russian Legation.
ID Hon. Reverdy Johnson, the American Min
ister, arrived in London yesterday: ,....a -.
"A great meeting of the Tory party was held
at the Crystal Palace yesterday evening. Reso-
: buttons were adopted expressing in general
terms the determination Of the party t" firmly
support the Church, the Throne, and the Con
stitution. 5Is,.sss - -. =, 49,
Baron Won Lederer, Minister from Austria
to Washington and members Of the Legation,
sailed for the United States ON Saturday. 49,
The yacht Germanis, On an exploring expe:
dition to the North Pole, was seen on the 23d
of Junein latitude. 743,- steering due north,
clear of ice. GIG l.I>gWMay.a i. s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-18
Save the Sinners.

j A gentleman who has recently arrived from
South Africa, tells a story about shipwreck
near the Cape of Good Hope, which derives
additional zest from the fact that he was one OF
the clergymen referred to- Itappears that on
board of the steamer Waldcnstan we're several
cergymen from Natal, going to synod JoI the
Reformed Dutch Church at Cape Town, and
also an English clergyman. The steamer was
wrecked near Point i AGulIas, to the east OF
Cape Town, and the boats were gotten out
One of the clergymen rushed for The first boat,
but Captain JOSS, the master Of theship, lifted
him ont Of the boat saying, You are minis
ter and prepared to die; the sinners must be
saved frst,'" and sure enough the clergy we're
compelled 70 stick 10 ihc ship Until the sinners
had been landed. ..... .,:.-.G. 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-18
HgAREME LIST.
Port OF Alexandria, Aug. ID.
''' ARRIVED


Steamer Empire, Price, Ne" York to NJ e. e.
Steamer c Knight, Denty, NeY York, to
H y Winship. ~ ... -,.- -.~...:-s.
schr f W Perry, RisIoy, Charlestown Mass,
to Boyce e. Co, l.'' -, 49, 49,.
Schr Anna Lyons, Pitcher, Boston! guGno to
w A Smoot s. Co, and fish to II ,Eldridgo &
Schr CChas E Raymond, Higgins, Boston,
plaster to Suttle & Stuart. .'@-. 81.
Schr Jenny Sheppard, Brown, Providence, to
Central Coal Co. ~. -. ... 49,, i..,
Schr Mary McGee, Sharp. Boston, to Central
Coal Co. .o..''' '.''.' 49,.
Schr Herchel, Chamberlain, Hobokin,t to Cen
trial Coal Co. ... 49,. ,.,.,- ,..r- ....,,'.
Schr Albert Mann, Boston, to Central Coal
Company. n.y. -,
Schr Charlotte Fish, Boston, to Central Coal
Scbr a s Kindburg Boston, to Central Goa !
Scbr 4 L Corderry, Boston, 10 Central Coal
Company ..-y .a.L:,-I
Sc6r Kate j Hoyt, Parker, New Haven, to
Bait & Hamp Coal Co. &C.. :... ...... ....
-. -i..: ~. MEMORANDA, a..-.
Steamer~G H Stout, Ford for this port clear
cd at Philadolph 10th instant 49,
Steamship John Gibson, Winters, hence At
New York 10th instant. 49,. 49,
Steamer New York. Jones, hence at Phila-
dclphia 10th inst. -. '-.'
Schrs Lottie IGlots, Young, for Hobokin, and
" II Kensel. S6per, for Jersey City, hence st
New York 10th Instant. .. ''".
Schrs Sarah A Hoffman. Hoffman, and Grace,
Girdler, Smith, Tor Georgetown, cleared at Bos-
ton 18th inst. ..... .... p. U.s.. ......- :.
. Schr Alma Nj Wright, Freeman, and Maggie
J Chadwick, Chadwick, from Boston, for this
port arrived at Holmes Hole 18th inst;
f5chrS Redington,, Gregory, John Si4aman,
Weaver, and Ann 4 CARL, Tyler, from George
town arrived ut Boston, 18th Instant. %.
Brig Josie a Devereux. Clark, from George
to&n, arrived at Boston 10th inst. &c.,. 49,,
b. Schr Moonlight, Briggs. from this port, an d
schrs Frederick Fish, Davis; j B Johnson,
Smith, and David Faust, Lord; from Georg e-
town, arrived at Boston 10Th inst. ,.s,.. .'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Valley Conference of the christian
Church in Virginia met in annual session at
Bethlehem church, Rockingham county, on
Friday, the 7th instant.
The people of Buckingham met at their last
court day and adopted resolutions in favor OF
railroad from FarmVille "along the bed OF the
old pIankroad" into that county. - - Z. '.1-.
ALEXANDER Rives, Of Virginia announces
that he will support Grant and Collaz
Gen. Stoneman yesterday removed one OF
the City Council of Richm ond from office.
Quite considerable business is nov doing IN
sumac in Petersburg. 81. g.. ...~.a....:is.t
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tza The latest letters from England show tha
:. the drought has not seriously affected the cerea
5serops, and the demand. for grain from thi
country will net be so large as was expected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-18

THE PRRSIDENTs ID APPOINTMENTS On
Thursday last The Secretary OF the Senate fur
nishcd the President with list OF nominations
made to and rejected by the Senate, and list
of Offices to which nominations were made and
not confirmed during the second session of the
Fortieth Congress, according to 4 recently
adopted rule Of the Senate, The last named
nominations are required to be returned to the
President when the Senate adjourns Or takes a
recess for more than thirty days, and they are
not to be afterwards acted upon unless again
submitted to the Senate by the President
The reflections by the Senate number one, hun
dred and twenty. eight cases. The number OF
nominations not acted On is eighty-lour, max
ing in all TWO hundred and twelve nominations
that the Senate refused to confirm. Among
the reflections there are forty:one postmasterS,
eight assessors and five collectors. Most OF
these officers are, therefore, under the tenure
of office act, in allegiance. The postolfices arc
without incunbcnts, and arc therefore sus
pended. Attorney General Egarts having de-
ccidcd that the President has power TO appoint
collectors Of customs at New Orleans and at
Alaska, it is expected that tomorrow these
Offices will be disposed Of by appointment from
among the numerous applicants for the posi-
TONS + -. .. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-18
nmHEM ERCERL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Aug. l8.-The mar
ket this morning was depressed and dull. In
Flour the transactions continte limited. wheat
quiet and prices 1Oa15c lower; receipts large
Offerings on Change Of 1900 bushels white, ana
1884 bushels red, with sales at 2lO, 2zO, Zoe ane
24O for white and 200, 205, 2l5, 230 and 24O Tor
red; quality trashy and tough to good The re-
ceipts of Corn show a slight improvement; OF
ferings of $50 bushels white 1884 bushels mixed
but only rs bushels yellow; demand moderate
md some samples left over unsold. Sales OF
white and mixed River at 1l6; up-country mix
ed at 115; no sales Of yellow reported Oats
dull and prices o shade lower sales of 1852
bushels t44 90, 81, 30, 55 IS and 60, the latter
price for prime. Rye quiet on account OF the
small receipts; sales reported at l42, but large
lots would probably command higher. figures
DISPATCHES from New York last night say
money was frmer, and the demand steadily in
creasing; call loans 4a6 per cent, prime paper
Der cent. Gold weaker, closing at 1866. Goy"
eminent bonds heavy, but closed steady. Inc
investment demand IS light: Stocks KS c50 Log IN
settled. Sub treasury receipts So, 268 600; pay:
ments S3,272, 0O0-balance S83, 285, 900, .,
The foreign imports at New York for the past
week show u considerable falling OF both N
dry goods and general merchandise, the tot&
being a little above four and q quarter million
dollars in foreign gold value. " $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-18

, RAscALIrY.-The Cambridge Old News
says: For several weeks there have been a
number of vagabond whites stroliing about In
various sections Of our county. They mostly
represent themselves as coming from Massa-
chusetts, and pretend to the blacks to be agents
sent out by Congress to take census OF their
people, solemnly promising them that they are
to vote this fall, that the government Is also
to pay them one hundred dollars to each OF
their children, closing their remarks by char
ging only two dollars for their work, and en-.
Pertaining their sable friends with visions OF
one hundred dollar notes In this way these
Massachusetts gentlemen have swindled the
colored people out Of much Of their hard earn
ed money. ......,.., ~. ....E.,.n sysl