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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

WASHINGTON ITEMS. There never has been
time in the history Of Washington when Sc
much Improvement in building was ia active
progress as now. The city is extending in all
directions, and the buildings in cou1seof cree
tion, and already erected, whether for residence
or business, are of the most substantial and
elegant character.
It is understood that the bulk of the Cor.
poration appointments will not be made until
next week, and a caucus Of the Radical
members of the Councils, which will be held
this afternoon, may possibly make recommen-
dations for some Of the offices. =
Yesterday afternoon Mayor Bowen appointed
Mr. Joseph s. Martin, Of the Sixth Ward,
Intendant Of the Asylum, in place of Dir. S.
Il. Douglass, and he Immediately gave his
bond in the sum Of $4,000 for the faithful per-
formance of his duties, with Messrs. White
and Richard Rothwell sureties Mr.. Bowen,
it is understood, removed Mr.. Douglass be-
cause he had recognized releases for prisoners
signed by s'T +. Lloyd, Mayor, &C.
Capt A. G. Nickel, of the steamer Express,
from Baltimore, was suddenly attacked with
hemorrhagc Of the bowels On board his boat
on Wednesday night. He is suffering very
much, hut his physicians do not think the at
tack will result seriously. q
The FeniaDs held large meeting last night.
Montgomery Blair presided, and among other
gentlemen on the platform were Senator Will
son and Mr. Robinson, Of New York. Gen.
Maggie, one Of the Fenian prisoners recently re-
leased from an English prison, made long
address, and shorter speeches vera made by
Mr.. Blair and Mr. Robinson.
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lCOSIMUNICATED.

[ was privileged to attend last evening, the
closing exercises of st. Mary S Academy, and
my head and heart are so full Of all [ there
saw and heard, that cannot refrain from a
word of comment. | may speak freely tor
several reasons. Impunets | have never been
a pupil of St. Mary's, owing to the misfortune
Of not being young lady; have no relation
there know mono Of the young ladies, and
am known to none.
On reaching tho Hall, / visited the lower
room, in which were displayed many specimens
of skill and taste. The walls were adorned
with varied articles of utility and ornament;;-
So attractive were these and all the other
beautiful things on exhibition, that the eye
fingered regrcttully on leaving one, yet rested
with increased delight upon another. Then,
what shall say Of the exercises Of the even
ing? fear, but little of what | intended. /
did wish to speak of the rare genius evinceG in
the entrance and artistic grouping OF the pu-
pills, Of the entire absence OF confusion and
disorder in the management OF the occasion, OF
the elegant simplicity OF the costumes, and OF
the unsurpassed execution Of all that was per-
formed. Fearful of mentioning one, where
each seemed to crcd all the rest, | content my
self with an aIlusion to the piece entitled, 'Ill
be no submissive wife This defiant senti-
ment was so charmingly vocazed as to be re.
peatedly and deservcd!y eucored Most COM
pimcnts, unless from those well vcrscd in such
things, are more or less coarse. Certainly, J.
cannot trust myself to frame one, however well
deserved, as in this ease but the care taken
by the Principal with her pupils, and her car
nest solictudc for their real improvement, were
too manifest to those present to render ncces-
sarv my feeble word Of praise. r....@
Yet this can say, that not soon will be ei:
faced from my memory the delightful impress
SONS OF that Pleasant evening.
.. ill.,. L'AMI INCcNNU. !
There is decline in the Beef Cattle Market
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NUPPLIES FOR JUNE 1868.

Another addition 10 my stock Of BLANK
BOOKS, WRITING PAPER, ENVELOPES,
INKS, PENS and STATIONERY, generally.
In addition to almost anything you wish IN
der the above general heading l will call your
attention to q few specialties
1st WRAPPING PAPER, Of almost ary
szo, Of Straw, Manila Tissue and White Tee
ID. PAPER BAGS, from ID to ii ID, Of
which have thousands; and if you wish to
know why our msnufactory sells them at such
unprecedentodlylo prices, Just call IN and Will
give you the secret.
Sd. Those PEN LETTER BOOKS, to copy
letters, sc, without the use Of q copying pre-:
or water
9TH. the French Instantaneous Copying
Book, very much upon the same principle Il.
the above, each having its particular kind Of
ink
5th. Unruled Flat Note Paper, for, printing
handbills, Sc, at the extremely small price OF
one dollar per ream.
9Th. Express Tags, Bonnet Boards, Blotting
Boards, BanI, ChccI, Books, from 100 to 2,oCO
checks, School Caskets the Penn Combination
Marking Apparatus: Calendars, Bill Head Pa
per, Bill Head Boxes, Shipman's Celebrated
Adhesive Letter Files, and lots Of other things;
but must stop for the present, as Mr. SnoW,den,
though q great advocate for advertising don
advocate long advertisements, and from ms
stand point who can blame him nevertheless
must call your attention to the enormous
amount of Sheet Music and Music Instruction
Books for Piano, MelodeOn, Guitar, Violin,
Banjo, SC, to say nothing Of those Flour Sacks,
with your name and place Of business printed
on them, at short notice, but [ must stop -
Please cut this out and keep it in sight and you
ie 9 " JOHN H. PARROTS.
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Congress-.

The Senate was engaged during the whole Of
yesterday with the Legislative, Executive and
Judicial Appropriation bill. The amendment
appropriating sl5o,OOO for temporary clerks in
the Treasury Department was finally passed.
An amendment was also adopted repeating the
laws providing for the publication of the laws
of Congress, and authorizing the making OF a
new contract therefor. Several other amend
ments were adopted, restricting Washington
papers from publishing and receiving pay tor
Government advertisements, not authorized by
law. The bill was still pending when the Sen
ate adjourned
The House Of Representatives, yesterday,
resumed the consideration Of the Tax bill Mr..
Schenck, Chairman Of the Committee of Ways
and Means, gave notice that they had so far
progressed with the bill as to give reason to
hope that it would be finished entire before the
close of the week. In order that no drawback
should occur, he hoped the members would
not absent themselves unnecessarily, and there
by prevent the transaction of business Amend.
ments were agreed to providing that no whis-
key shall be removed from the distiery ware
house until the tax is paid, and fixing the
drawback on spirits exported at fifty cents per
gallon. These amendments do away with the
present system of bonded warehouses, and &C
cordingly the sections Of the bill relating there
to were stricken out. The provision that all
distilled spirits in bonded warehouses shall be
withdrawn within one hundred days after the
passage of the act, was amended so as to ex-
tend the time to six months An amendment
was also adopted providing that upon all spir-
it's now in bond special tax of four dollars
shall be imposed upon each barrel containing
forty gallons of proof spirits to the barrel, in
addition to the tax otherwise provided. At
the evening session of the House the sections
relating to tobacco, cigars and snuff were con
the committee. All the sections of the bill ex-
cept those relating to banks and bankers have
now been acted upon in Committee of the
Whole.
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NEWS OF THE DAP.
TO shoao the very age and body of the Times. y


The master masons in New@York, have or
ganizeda protective association, and the strug-
gle now wakes very warm A convention Of
the workmen will be held on the I'd of July,
and In the meantime numerous meetings are
being held. go
The President has sent an officer to Atlanta
to inquire into all the facts and circumstances
which led to the arrest of certain citizens Of
Georgia charged with being concerned in the
murder of Ashburn at Columbus, and who are
now imprisoned at Atlanta. 49,.
The Coroners inquest held over the bodies
of the six victims Of the recent steam fre-engine
explosion in New York elected the truth, that
the engine was an, old and worthless affair, and
liable at any time to an accident.
The returns of the election in Mississippi, so
far as received, are claimed to give the Demo
Gratis eight thousand majority Full returns
will not be received for several days.
A wall Of the Hospital of St. Mary OF the
Conception, in process Of erection at Chicago,
fell yesterday, burying FIVE workmen, two of
whom have since died.
The Senators from Arkansas cast their first
votes, in Executive session on Wednesday,
against the confirmation of Sunset Cox as
Minister to Austria.
There seems scarcely doubt that the nomi-
nation of Perry Fuller, as Internal Revenue
Commissioner, will be rejected
The President yesterday sent in the nomina-
tons of Mr.. Smythe, at present Collector Of
the Port of New York, as Minister to Austria.
Gen. E. Kirby Smith has purchased proper
ty in New Castle, KY, and will open military
school there about the first Of September.
A destructive fire occurred in Charleston, S.
g., on Saturday night, whereby several vaua-
bic stores and stocks were consumed.
The House Ways and Means Committee on
Wednesday voted to postpone the subject OF
revision of the tariff to next session.
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ALEXANDRIA.
!. FRIDAY EVENING. JUNE &C..


zg5"VETo. Whenever Congress passes a
manifestiy improper, unjust, and unconstitu,
tional bill, the President sends it back with
his iveto; and Congress Immediately passes it
over the veto, and makes the legislative enact
ment the finale Of the affair. The veto has
ceased to be ofany avail; and hardly claims the
consideration of a debate. Hence, the veto of
the Omnibus Reconstruction Bill, as it is
called, and the passage of the billnotwithstand-
ing, create no surprise, but are looked upon as
matters ofcourse. The States enumerated in the
law, are required to ratify what is called the
Fourteenth Constitutional Amendment, before
their Representatives are. admitted This will
be done as soon as the Radical Legislatures of
these States meet.
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CITY COUNCIL. n.
OFFICIAL NGS
Common Council.

At an adjourned meeting Of the Common
Council held June 18th, 1863 there were pre-
sent: }. Smoot, esq. PRESIDENT. Messrs.
NJ core, Neac, Stein, Moran, Turner, Massey,
Mckenzie and Shirley . ...
On motion of Mr.. Shirley, the action Of Coun-
Gil in relation to the bill Of William Bushby,
Keeper Of the Aims House, was rcconsidcred,
and the bill ordered to be paid.
The Committee on Streets through their
Chairman, Mr.. Baker, reported favorably on
the petition of ?. e. Uhler and others, which
was adopted.
The following, offered by Mr. Baker, was
passed ...-. ..
Resolved, That the Committee on Streets, in
connection with the Superintendent of Police,
be requested to ascertain whether or not the
Washington, Alexandria Sc Georgetown r. K.
Co. have, and are, at the present time, comply
ing with ell the requirements set forth in g Ger
tain bill, passed by the City Council Of Alex
andria, having special reference to the rail
roads in the city Of Alexandria.
The following resolution offered by Mr.. Mas
sey, was also adopted:
Resolved, That it being usual for each branch
ofthe City Council to inform the other before
it adjourns of its readiness to adjourn, provided
there is no other business it is breach of that
courtesy, which should exist between the two
boards, for either branch to adjourn before o
notification of readiness upon the part Of the
branch notified is acquiesced in.
On motion of Mr.. Massey, the Mayor was re-
quested to call meeting Of Council, tomorrow
(Friday) night, at s clock.
The Council then adjourned
Teste: 0. @. WHlTTLESEY, Clerk
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The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Compa-
ny some time ago petitioned Congress for aid to
complete the road from Covington, Virginia,
to the Ohio river, distance of2O5 miles. The
aid asked is an endorsement by the federal
government of bonds to the amount of fifteen
million dollars By reason Of the number of
tunnels, bridges. &C., which will be necessary
on this section of the road this large amount
will be necessary, and the directors OF the road
are very anxious to secure the aid, if possible,
at this session of Congress. The subject was
referred to the committee on roads and canals,
which had meeting yesterday to consider it,
but arrived at no conclusion thereon; and the
furthers consideration of the subject was post
poned until Tuesday next I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

REMARKS The market closes quiet with
very limited receipts. Flour has been steady,
the stocks being not more than sufficient to
meet the home demand, and, consequently quo
tations have remained unchanged. There has
been no enquiry for low grades but for good
and choice brands the demand has been equal
to the supply, and holders have not yielded to
the decline experienced elsewhere. Wheat has
been very quiet, and the transactions small;
prices are weak and the tendency is downward;
the only sales on Change to-day were of some
small lots red at $40 for good. Corn has slight
~ improved, though the market is 1uctuGting !;
sales to-day Of 14C0 bushels mixed st 10; some
lots damaged brought 10C; no sales Of yellow
reported, but quotations arc about the same as
for mixed. Rye closes nominally unchanged,
though during the week there has been de-
cline Of 5al0c Oats have declined 3a5c, and
the sales day woro at 83c. Plaster quiet at
SIS per ton for lump delivered Oh the cars !;
ground, in barrels and bags, unchanged. Salt
in good supply at last weeks figures. Wool
quiet with small transactions. Butter less &C
tive and prices somewhat weaker. Bacon is
without material change Eggs in fair supply.
Lard quiet. .... .... .. .... q. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, D. Cat the close
of the commencement exercises the following
honorary degrees were conferred The degree
of Master in Arts On Daniel D. johnson, Of
Westcrn Virginia, and on g. W. N. Gusts,
Esq, of New Jersey the degree of Doctor in
Philosophy on Joseph S. Wilson, Esq, of
Washington. D. c.; the degree OF Doctor in
Johns College, Maryland and the degree OF
Doctor in Divinity on Rev. Samuel Calhcart,
of England, Rev VIM e. MrckiDtosh, of
Alabama, and on Rev. Henry w. Dodge, of
Virginia.
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STRAW HATS. The following order has been

STRAW HATs.-The following order has been
issued by General Stoneman:
Upon the application of some of the officers,
and the recommendation of the Medical Direc-
tor of this Military District, the troops serving
in this command are permitted to wear, during
the months of July, August and September,
a straw hat; the crown not to exceed four
inches high the brim not to exceed two and one
half inches in width, and the hats to be uniform
in appearance in each command These hats
may be worn upon all occasions, except on
parades and reviews
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w A IL HSHED.

In Baltimore, on the 18th instant, by Rev.
Father Gibbons, of the Cathedral, THOMAS
81. TOLSON, formerly of Prince Georges co !,
Md, to VIRGINIA L., eldest daughter Of
George w. Earhart, esq, of Baltimore.
In Greensboro, Ala on the % of June, by
Rev DR.. Wadsworth, Mr.. DAVID J. CAS-
TLEMAN, formerly Of Washington city. to
Miss BELLE SLEDGE, daughter Of the late
DR.. Alexander Sledge -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

Ex-Governor Seymour, of New York, de-
livered an address last night at the Cooper In
stitute, New York city, on national topics,
dealing chiefly with financial questions. He
opposed Reputation; considered contraction
impracticable, ETC.: He, also, opposed the
whole system OF Radical policy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS INDIGNANT
Thayer, Radical candidate for carpet bag
place in Congress from the Halifax district
got kicked, it seems, by some one of
the Conservative citizens of Pittsylvania
some time since, and it is rumored that he is
now 10 theis city with threats of the Dry Tor
tugss, Fort Delaware and like summer resorts,
for his assaiIant. The negroes used to sing
hymn when they held religious meetings, and
knew not hiog about politics, which commenced:
You better mind, children how you dictate"
Radical candidates for office would do well,
in presenting their claims for high places to
remember this, as all Conservatives are not
lineal descendants of Job Rich. Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

QUEER CONSIGNMENT. Mr. W. H. Briggs,
commission merchant, near the Central depot,
informed one of his country patrons a few days
ago that he could sell anything he would send
him. The next freight train brought him a
consignment Of eight fierce looking cats con-
fined in coop. Briggs, true to his word, sold
them for dollar and quarter, and made a
formal remittance by the evening express
Rich. Whag.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

How will Mr.. Chandler, the white Radical
candidate for Congress from the Norfolk dis
trict, like the invitation of Senator Sumner.
addressed to citizen of Norfolk, to send a col
orcd representative to Congress? Mr.. Sumner
is for practising what the Radical leaders
teach.
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BOOKS.

Love or Marriage? a novel, by William
Black. Paper, SOC.
Folly as It Flies; Fit at by Fanny Fern,
vol, limo, cloth. Sl.75.
Mile. Merguem. a novel, by Nine George
Sand. Translated from the original French
limo, cloth. SLID,
Dictionary of Shaksperian Quotations, exhib-
ting the most forcible passages Illustrative of
the various passions, affections and emotions Of
the human mind, arranged in alphabetic order.
l large volume, cloth. Price 81.
A New Dictionary Of Quotations from the
Greek, Latin and Modern Languages. Trans
lated into English, with al index to every i'm
portant word. l vol, cloth. 81.
Papers for Thoughtful Girls, with sketch OF
some girls lives, by Sarah Tyler, illustrated
by j. Millai5, r. A. English edition, gilt
edges, 81 American edition, $l.75.
Natural History, by Rev. j. q. Wood, MA,
with $50 original illustrations, by Harvey
Cloth, 50
The Clifford Household, by J. F. Moore Sl2j.
Elcrsie House, Book for Boys, by Emma
Leslie Cloth, Sl.38
a Golden Year, and its Lessons Of Labor IL
lustrated. Cloth, Sl.38.
Just received and for sale by
R. BELL, Bookseller,
10 X No g. King s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

The reconciliation between Gen. Butler and
Gen, Grant is again talked of in the newspa-
pers. It is said to have been brought about
by Mr. Geo. Wilkes of the New York Spirit of
the Times-an that explanations though
not apologies were given on both sides, about
certain expressions and opinions heretofore ut
tered by both parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

We see in the newspapers no further COM
ment on, or explanation of, a remark in the
National Intclligenccr that it is probable Gen.
Meade will not return to the Military Depart
ment over which he has been in command.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

The National Intelligencer continues it's
strenuous effort to get Mr.. McCulloch out of
the Cabinet, reiterating its charges against him
with additions, and telling the President that
if he is not removed, popular condemnation
will fall on President and Secretary alike" In
the IAN time Mr. McCulloch holds on.
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MAXINE LIST.
PORT or observation-disclosures 2G

ARRIVED.
Schr. Della, Smith, Boston, to Central Coal
Company.
Schr. Edwin Reed, Howos, Now York, salt
to NJ. Eldridge s. Co.
schr. Addie P. Avery, Ryon Boston, TO Cen
trail Coal Co.
Schr. Joseph II. Hoyt, Roby, New York, to
Central Coal Co.
Schr. l.. A. Hulett Chockran, Port Deposit,
lumber 10 j. II. d. Smoot. ... ..r
Schr. Austria, Woodland, Norfolk, shingles
to Smoot 81 Perry. .a. ... ..... .. .......-....
Schr. Farmers Friend, Jones' Philadolpha,
coal to r. Il. Gemcny.
Steamer T. E. Cshill, Maith, Baltimore, by
3. Wheat. ...,r .. -.
schr. Edwin r. Kirk Bernett New York,
by American Coal Co. .-.. ..
schr. Edwin Watson, Cramor, New York by
American Coal Co. leo
Schr. VIM. Il. Kennel, Soper, Jersey City,
by American Coal Co. ..,.
'Schr. c. NJ. Ncwins, Newton, Hoboken, by
American Coal Co. .---
Schr. Francisco, Aphley, Wilmington, n. c.,
grain by B. II. Lambert.
Schr. Joseph II. Hoyt Roby, New York, by
Central Coal Co.
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PARTRIDGE NESTS. The wheat cutting sea-
son is usually fatal to partridge nests. Great
numbers are broken up aud the eggs carried off,
every year. flour farmers would issue orders
to their harvesters to spare the nests, and take
little trouble to see those orders enforced
much wanton injury to the family of poor
''Bob White" would be prevented. The love
of field sports is one Of the characteristics Of
the Virginia people, as of their Eogish ances-
tors. There is a lover of these sports on almost
every farm, and all such should make it their
business to protect the partridge nests. Spare
them and there will be an abundance Of game
in the Fall-Rich. Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

A mad dog was killed on the street yesterday.
The trial of Edward Deems for the murder
of Anthony Tolan is going on before the Balti-
more Criminal Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

Accounts Of the wedding ceremonies, and
wedding costumes at the marriage Of Senator
Henderson, yesterday, fill q large space in the
columns of some of the newspapers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

We have accounts of so ne persons having
been poisoned BY the sting Of the seventeen
year Locust but they are doubted.
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GANG OF THIEVES. -The Wilmington IN.
c. Journal says:
Evidently there exists in our ctyan organized
gang of negro thieves, who are ever ready to
assist one Of their party in any stealing enter
prise, or attempt his relue should he be arrest
ed. They are known among the police as the
"whistling gang" Some timo since the pecu-
liar whistle was given by one of their body in
the custody of the officers on Dry Pond, and a
considerable crowd attracted 1t is stated that
on Saturday night last they participated in, and
contributed 10, bring on riot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-26

PRINCETON COLLEGE, venerable insti-
tuition has recently received an allowment Of
500, 900 from John G. Green, of New York,
as fund for the improvement of buildings,
Libraries, &c. Also, $40, 900 for the purchase
of four acres of land for the enlargement of the
grounds. A fund of 100000 has been raised
by twenty gentlemen of New York and New
Jersey, as fund for the support of the Presl-
dent General Halstead, Of Newark, has built
an observatory at cost of $40, 900, and intends
it shall be furnished with the best telescope in
the United Staes.