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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

AEscUED.-A valuable dog, owned by Mr..
yum Field, fell into the we'll 10 the cellar OF
""m. L.. Milburn, druggist, yesterday after
S0o0' and was nearly drowned before he was
.s'eued. Master John Eagart bravely descend.
" INTO the well, let down by a rope, and
'ousht safely to terra 6rma the highly priced
aual;; tor which gallant act he was literally
s''lded by his (the dogs, not the boys
,'"sf' Moral: keep such wells covered over,
ssauman being with a life quite a, valuable
:" 'e dogs, might have fallen into it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

UNFoUNDED RUMoR.-The rumor prevalent
for several day past that William, sometimes
called Barbour, Nightingale, Of this city, had
been tried and convicted in the State of New
Jersey for the crime of robbery and murder,
and sentenced to be hung, is without any foun-
dation. The friends Of the young man have
received letters from him within a day or two
past, in which he states that be will soon visit
than -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07


BY virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court for
the County Of Prince William, entered on tho
10Th day Of October, 1867, in q suit in chancery
therein pending, in which Mary A. Lipscomb
and others are plaintiffs, and John Williams
and others are defendants, the undersigned,
Commissioner, will sell, before the front door
of the Court House Of said county, on MON
DAY, the 4th day Of May, 1868, that being
Court day, at public auction, to the highes;
bidder, the HOUSE and LOT, in tho town Of
Brentsville, known as the TAVERN LOT"
lately occupied by Mrs. Holland ss q hotel.
upon the following
TERMS-Ten per cent cash, and the remain
der on q credit Of 6, II and IS months the de-
ferrcd payments TO bear interest from the day
Of sale, the purchaser to give bonds and securi-
ty therefor, and the title to be retained as q fur
Their security for the same.
Said property is we'll adapted to the purpose
Of boarding school, and Brentsville is a most
excellent location for one.
A. NICOL, Comm'r.
Rrapfcvil1o on H-nofc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07
LOCAL NEWS. :,
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL Z.
COUNTY CoURr-MoNDAY. The following
4 in addition Il, our, report Of yesterdays pro

COUNTY CoURT-MoNDAY.--Th following
is in, addition to our. report of yesterdays pro
ceedings:- 25i z.T
George Swain 1peetitioned the Court to pc ex ,
empted fromthe payment Of county tythes ana
taxes, but the Court refused the petition:
Edward G. Fletcher aud B. Delphy were ex.
emnted from the payment of county. tythes and
taxes on account Of age, and inhrmltles. L
Geo. b. White (use of 3. j. White) VS.. Geo.
s;paers and G. N. Gregory-on an attachment.
T. was ordered that the property attached be
.old by the Sheriff. for cash, after giving five
DAYS notice of sale.
Charles P. Shaw was exempted from the
nayment of an erroneous assessment OF tax,
navnble to the State and county for the years
1864, '65, '66, and 81, -
NJ. German, ct ux., vs.. r. V~ogelgesang, ct
ain chancery. 1t appearing to the. Court
that the purchaser has fully complied with the
terms of sale, it was ordered that Albert Stu
art commissioner of sale, make a good and
sufficient deed for the property sold to the pulr-
chaser, and this decree was made ,6ual.
Rules were awarded against T.. A. Brewis,
George E. French, and s. r. Gregory, to show
cause why they should not be fined and attach
ed for failing to appear as grand jurors at this
term. ~
D. T. Smoot announced the death of Robert
+. Smith, esq.,, a memberof this bar, where
upon the Court adjourned in respect to the
memory of the deceased until this morning at
10 O'Clock.
To-DAY.-A duplicate for jury allowance
was granted to J. Grigg.
Resolutions of respect to the memory of the
late Robert j. Smith, esq.,, a member of the
Alexandria bar, were orderedEto be spread upon
the Court records. ~ea;.a
The case of Eugene King, charged with per-
Jury, was then called, the jury selected yester-
day sworn, and the trial commenced. Westel
Willoughby appeared as counsel for the Com;
monwealtb, and Messrs. c, B. Stuart, G. S.
Miner and d. Smoot for the prisoner.
The list of jurors to serve during the ensuing
year having been completed, three hundred
names were drawn this morning, but among
them none of colored men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07
BY
GAzETTI
~ e Ms.
Connecticut.

ii HARTFORD, April TIP M.AReturns from
the State, except from thirteen towns, give En-
glish, Dem. 1894 majority. =
The Legislature will stand Senate, Republi-
cans u, Democrats 9, one district to hear from.
In the House the Republicans have a majority
of about twenty: 1This insures the election of
asRepubliean Senator in the place Of Hon. Jas.
Dixon, the present incumbent. I
Later.
HARTFORD, April THE whole vote so far
is, Jewell rep 40, 1888, English Al, 4S6-Eng-
lish's majority l, 303, with nine towns to hear
from, which will increase. it to l,500. The
Senate will stand - Republicans 10 9 Demo
crats,I and the House be Republican by 80 to
40 majority. s~.a!Z:4gn1h a. 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

LIVERPOOL, April 7,-Cotton still dull and
irregular prices declined /, with rather moro
animation. Sales of 10000 bales uplands at IL;
Orleans 124. Breadstufs dull and heavy
Flour dull at 37s. I'D -.
NEW YORK, April 7.-Stocks extremely dull.
Money 7 per cent. Exchange %. Virginia Us
494. Cotton dull, heavy and lower, at 4S3 for
middling uplands. Flour 5a10c lower. Wheat
1a2c lower. Corn la2c lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

CERTA1NT1Es.-Au old resident of this city,
on reading a few days since an article in the
Gazette, in which the sentiment that nothing
is certain but DEATH" occurred, remarked, that
'sthe writer must have failed to observe the
Sheriff S advertisements, or he would not have
omitted the mention of a matter as fully GER
tain, viz: taxes" which is as near the truth
as it is convenient to get. Il. 80 .a.t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

EPISCOPAL ORD1NAT1oN.-It is probable
N, as' = large number of persons, Episcopalians
O'aets, from the neighboring counties, and
D,s various sections of the State, will visit this
d. =. on the Goth inst, the day set apart by
n, !. plsnop of the P. E. Church 10 Virginia,
A,. ;ue Ordination Of the Rev. DR.. White, as
~'''''tant Bishop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07
Murder and Fatal Accident.

New YORK, April IA young man named
Lewis Gardner, was stabbed and instantly kill
ed, in a store, this morning. The assassin es-
capped. .lt,aL@+G..r'
Two men were smothered in a chemical bat
here this morning. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

TEST FOR Coal OL-In view Of the fire.
quent explosions, with painful or fatal %results,o of
coal oil, the following rule, by which tits said
the article can be tested, is published The
only apparatus necessary is a cup of water, a
thermometer, and q table spoonful of the oil.
Heat the water to 10 degrees, and pour the
oil on it. Apply a match to it if it is unsafe
it will take fire, but if o good safe article it will
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07
Fairfax county, mar 23-laWt
7 DUBIOUS LAND n
MILL SEAT
FOR SA Ii 2.

VALUABLE MILL SEAT
FOR SALE.
Pursuant to s decree Of the Circuit Court OF
LouGoun county, rendered on the I'd Of Oclo-
Der, 1860, in the case Of Israel Warner ana otn-
ors, Plaintiffs, against George Kephart and 9TH
ers, defendants, and by the consent of the said
George kephar., given in writing, the under
signed Commissioners, named in said decree,
will proceed. on
MONDAY, the 18th day Of April, 1868,
being the first day of the County Court of Lou
douu, in front Of the Court House, in Lccsburg,
at y o'clock H., to sell, ct public auction, to
the highest bidder, the following described
REAL ESTATE, situated in said county OF
Loudour, in the State OF Virginia, to wit:
THE TRACT OF LAND AND
MILL SEAT,
81 acres. This is the tract on which
the ELIZABETH MILLS, NOW burned DOWN
formerly stood, and is exceedingly valuable. 1t
lies on Goose Creek, near its mouth, within II
miles Of a lift lock on the Chesapeake s. Ohio
Canal. The water-power Is amply sufficient 10
drive four pair Of five feet burrs it has a right
of way to the river. and -four can be taken from
the mill door TO Georgetown and AleZandria1,
for II cents per barrel. There is Q coed brick
miller's house and other out-builIings, ano IS
we'll adapted tor all manufacturing purposes
THE Cotton FARM;
containing about S43 acres OF lauu,
about 8 nile by the Potomac river, opposite TO
the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, within one mile
of the above named Mill Seat and within =
miles of the ''Farmwell Depot on the Atexan-
dria, Loudoun and Hampshire kailroad. me
land is of good auality-a part OF 1t river pot
tom, with about 400 acres of good IlMDEH IN
ono body. The improvements area
COMFORTABLE DWELLING.
q new Switzor Barn, Corn House; Dairy Smoke
Hnu.c and Carriage House, and n Spring Of
nnvar-failing water near the house.
TEKMS-Ten per cent Of the purchase-mcn-
av to be paid in cash, on the day Of sale, a. h
deenosit, to be forfeited if the purchaser fails to
complcte his purchase-the residue of the pur,
chase money to be paid IS follows: One-thlrd
on the confirmation Of the sale by the Court
one-third in one year from tho day of sale snd
the remaining third in two years from inc Jay
of sale; the purchasers to give their Donas lor
the deferred eastallments, bearing interest rom
the day of sale, and tho title to be retained rs
security for their payment. -
Persons DESTROYS of examining the lanu Will
please call on Mr.. George kophsrt,at Belmont,
ssd;n;ninp the land offered for sale.
MATTHEW HARRISON.
JOHN JANNEY.
+ T. .R1EKER, Auc'r. Commissioners
Leesburg, feb N-cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07
BY John HI. PARROT, Auctioneer.
TXECUTOH'S SALE OF VALUABLE
e. PROPERTY,
IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.

Will be sold, at public auction, on SATUR-
DAY, the 18th day Of april. 1868, in front of
the Mayors office, 3 LOT OF GROUND, on
the east side of Royal street, between King and
Cameron, adjoining Cogan's, fronting on Royal
street IS feet 8 inches, and running back II #.
6 inches, with q court by feet, cut of the
northeast corner Of the lot, on which is good
two-story BRICK STORE and DWELLING.
Also, STRIP OF GROUND, adjoining on
the north side Of said lot, IL inches front, and
running back the whole depth of said lot.
Also, GIG of an undivided lot of ground, on
the east side of St. Asaph street, situated be-
tween Prince and Duke streets.
Also, q LOT to the north of said lot, eleven
feet front, and running back 73 feet 5 inches.
TERMS-One-tenth cash the residue in 3
equal payments, at G, y and IS months from
the day Of sale, with interest the title to be re-
tanned until the deferred payments are made.
w. II. MCKNIGHT,
Surviving Ex'r. ofJno. Mcknight, decd.
mNr 1g-nO;s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

PERsoNAL.-Int the proceedings Of the Quar-.
terly Court for this county. published il yester-
days Gazette, it was mentioned that Francis
L. Smith jr., had been admitted to practice at
neoar. Mr.. Smith is ayoung gentleman who
received his education at the Virginia Military
lnsttute-which school has turned out SO
many promising Virginiaus-fought CALAMITY
uu5,lng the war, and now, having successfully
saa With marked credit passed through the
necessary examinations, commences the prac-
Ie OF his profession in his native city, cheered
Osthe best wishes of his numerous friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

ALEXANDRIA BUILDING ASSOCIATION. At
a meeting of this Association held last night,
it twas considered that the association was now
IN a condition to carry out, in part, at least,
the objects for which it was formed, and it was
determined that lots should be procured by
purchase or lease, and proposals solicited tor
the erection of buildings. In this connection
ltnay be stated that medium sized dwellings
are in good demand, and that a number could
be at once disposed of. It is to meet this
Want, to benefit our mechanics, and to improve
the city, that the Association aims. 1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

CoLoRED CoUNcILMEN.-A change was
made yesterday evening in the names OF the
colored persons recommendedto Gen. Scho6cld
for appointment as members of the Alexan-
dria Common Council and Amos Thompson, for
the lst Ward, and Jas. Piper, for the 3D.. were
substituted for Edward Evans and Henry Mar
shall, who had previously been designated, agaI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

C.& o. CANAL.-The total amount Of reye-
nue. received at tue Collectors office ii
Georgetown, for the week ending Saturday,
amounts to $2,49O.43 {. This includes tolls, wa
tel. rents, mole rents, &C. There have been
but three arrivals since Saturday noon, with
-four, wheat, &C., for market. .-4:4 :: @..a.E'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

WILL DECLINE AN APPoINTMENT.--George
Bryan esq.,, the present President Of the Board
of Aldermen will decline to accept an APP
pointment as a member of that Board-should
such be rendered him by General Schoield-for
which he hasbeeu recommend by the military
commissioner of this District. - .II3H1lE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

q S. BLoNDHEIM has just returned from the
North, bringing with him q complete stock OF
Spring Clothing. Having bought it cxclu-
sively for cash, he. can sell it cheaper than
yourself, and you will be well rccompensed for
your trouble. Remember the old and we'll
known establishment of S. B~LoNDHEIM,
ap ,"L<... Corner King and Fairfax sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

SCHOONER SUNK--During a sqall yesterday,
a pungy boat, from Washington with seine
and other portions Of a fishing shore: outfit
aboard. was capsized and sunk off Fort Wash
ington. The captain and crew escaped in q
small boat. -.r.:..; nd. .22.o.r ~ E-4~~y39.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

We have been receiving during the past 8
weeks large additions to our stock of
Drugs, Chemicals,
Paints, Dye Stufs,
Oils, Window Glass, &c.
Our purchases being made for US in New
York by q druggist Of long experience, and
purchasing in large quantities for cash, enable
US to sell at the lowest rates.
Our constant aim will be as formerly to sus-
tain the reputation of our establishment for
pure and reliable goods. We will be pleased
to furnish quotations at any lime.
Physicians Prescriptions receive careful at
~tention. . E. S. LEADBEATER SEQ,
No. 7, south Fairfax street.
j. an 4 .=1|.f -. ~. Established 1892
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

The ALEXANDRIA AoUEDUeT.---At a meet

The ALEXANDRIA AoUEDUgT,:--7At a meet
ing off1the- lessees OF the Alexandria canal held
in Georgetown. to.day, at the fcaallof Capt.Wm.
J. Boothe, President Of the company, it was
determined to remove all the angle blocks in
the new aqueduct, and substitute forthem angle
blocks of more tenacious and better iron. Two
or three Of the blocks now In the structure were
crushed last week, when the aqueduct was full
of water, and to avoid any possible obstruction
to navigation on the canala, fterit has been once
opened, by the occurrencesof similar accidents,
the above determination was arrived at. Two
weeks will be required to make the proposed
substitution, at the expiration OF which time
coal boats will be ~discharging their cargoes at
the different depots in this CITY, The aqueduFct
has been critically examined since its erection
by the best engineers 10 the country, and pro
nounced by them to be the most perfect and
substantial piece Of work Of the kind in the
United States, and after the su Institution OF the
new angle blocks, their opinion will, tbs gen
orally believed, be verified. t1,i@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

WATCH HoUsE.-But two lost and forlorn
dodgers were accommodated with sleeping quar-.
tiers at the Watch House last night, and both
O them hailed from the NORTH. - :,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07
NEW BOOKS ~
At FRENCH'S
Depot of Books and Stationery,

no. 30, hlnS SLreeC:
Stories Of the Gorilla Country, narrated for
young people, by Paul DuChaillu, author of
Discoveries in Equatorisl Africa-numerous
Illustrations. $l,75.
The Four Gospels, according to the author.
lied version, with a copious and explanatory
commentary. New edition, by Rev. David
Brown, ID. vol, 81.
Thou ghts on Personal Religion, being a Tres
tise on the Christian Life in its WOO Chief Ele-
ments, Devotion and Practice, by Edward
An Introduction to the Devotional Study of
the Holy Scriptures, by E. W. Goulburn, DID,;
Sl.25. The Idle Words, short Religious Es-
saws upon the Gift of Speech and its employ
ment in conversation, by e. W. Goulburo,
DID,; S1.25. Family Prayers, compiled chief
ly from Bishop Hamilton's Manual, and ar
ranged on the Liturgical Principle, by f.. w.
Goulburn $l.25. A Manual Of Confirmation,
comprising q general account of the ordinance,
with q Pastoral Letter, instructing how to pre-
pare for first communion. by E. w. Goulburn,
DID,; SOC. Short Devotional Forms for Morn
ing, Night and Midnight, and for the Third,
Sixth, Ninth Hours, and eventide OF each day
in the week, by E. w. Goulburn, ID; Soc
United States Musical Journal, April. The
Land We Love, April. Appleton's Railroad
Guido, April. Ballou's Magazine for May
Pleasant Hours for May. American Agricul-
turist, April. Die Modenwelt, an illustrated
magazine for Fashions and Fancy Work, Leip-
sic edition, April No., SOC. Another cargo of
Appleton's and Poterson's Cheap Edition OF
Dickens and Waverley Novels, All the Am
erican and Foreign Magazines and Reviews On
np4 G. E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07
Inauguration of Gov. Wells

RICHMOND, April7.-H. H. Wells, appoint
ed by Gen. Schofeld; Governor of Virginia,
took the oath of office this morning, and enter
ed upon the discharge Of his duties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

FLOUR FROM ALEXANDRIA. The Steamer
E. C. Knightfrou this city, was at Norfolk on
Sunday, discharging a lot flour consigned to
a house In that city. |ui<-@ ~ - ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07
, Fire.

9 CLEVELAND, OHIO, April IA large car
rage factory was destroyed here by fire last
night. Loss $27, 900, with but small Insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

>, GREY ocKs.-There isra chance for you yet
"a few applications Of the ELECTRIC HAIR Re
NEWER will bring the color back as it was be-
fore it was frosted. Every bottle guaranteed
Try it. Sold by all Druggists. ap G-eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

HANDSOME DRUG SToRE.-Tho new drug
store of Messrs. Cook and Kelley, No. 10Y
King street, is one Of the handsomest drug es-
adjustments south of 1.-THE Potomac. lnlath!e
preparation of the different rooms in the: build
ing every convenience for the storage and pre-
servation of the large stocks the firm keep on
hand that could be suggested was adopted and
the retail store room has been tastefully decor
ated, neatly arranged, and beautifully furnished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

CHICKEN THEFT THE brick wall of VIM.
Holmes house, in "Bull Town." near the cor
ner of West and Prince streets, was broken
through last night, by thieves, who stole all
the chickens at roost 10 the basement. - "....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

q PRING TRAD E.
The subscriber is now receiving his Spring
stock, imported expressly for his sales, consist
ing Of
- EARTHENWARE,
of all kinds-White Granite, G.. c., Blue Edge,
Dipt and Painted from the best Stat1ordshire
Potteries. Also o full assortment Of
CHINA,
embracing French and English China Dinner
and Tea Sets, Cups and Saucers, Plates and
Dishes. Vases, Mugs, Fancy Ornamental Ware,
&c. His stock of
GLASSWARE.
will be found to be very complete, embracing
all the new patterns from Eastern and Western
Factories.
COAL OIL LAMPS. Stone Ware, Rocking
ham, Wedgewood and Yellow Ware, Window
Glass, assorted sizes Japanned Chamber Sets,
Trays and Walters, Plated and Britannia Cas-
tors, Sc, in fact every article usually to be
found in p first class Crockery Store, to all of
which he invites the attention Of country mer-
chants and dealers generally.
mar 17-eo3m f.. }.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07
CTANDARD HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES.

DR.. d. JAYNE'S FAMILY MEDICINES
Are prepared with great care, expressly for
family use, and are so admirably calculated to
preserve health and remove disease, that no
family should be without them. They consist of
Jayne's Expectorant, for Coughs, Consump-
ton, Asthma and MI Pulmonary and Bronchial
Affections.
Jayne's Tonic Vermifugc, for Worms, Dys-
EMERY, Piles, General Debility, &c.
Jaync's Carminative Balsa1n, for Bowel and
Summer Complaints, Coles, Cramps, Cholera,
&c &c.
Jayne's Alternative, for S%crofula, Goitre, Can
GERS, Diseases OF the Skin and Bones, &c.
Jayne's Ague Mixture, for tho cure Of Fever
and Ague.
Jayne's Liniment or Counter Irritant for
Bruises, Rheumatism, &c.
Jayne's Sanativo Pills, n valuable Purgative
and q certain cure for ell bilious Affections
Liver Complaint, Sick Headache, sc.
Jayne's Hair Tonic, for the Preservation,
Beauty, Growth and Restoration of the Hair.
Jayne's Specific for the Tape Worm.
In settlements and localities where the at
tendance ofa physician cannot be readily OBJ
tanned, families will find these remedies Of great
service. The directions which accompany
them are in plain perspicuous language. easily
understood by all, and, in addition, Jayne's
Medical Almsnac and Guide to Health, to be
had gratis Of all agents, contains besides a re-
liable calendar, a catalogue of diseases-the
SYMPTOMS by which they may be knoWn-hoW
they should be treated, together with advice as
10 the proper remedies to be used.
JANNEY, s. CO., Agents,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
ap 4-1m No. 145, King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

AT BLoNnHRIM,s, corner King and Fairfax
sts., you will fndttbe largest stock of ..-..
! .4.3Ui!] OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
in the city, which will be sold without regard
to cost to make room forSpring Goods. fe 6-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

APpoINTMENTs.-Al the new appointments
recommended to be made in the municipal
Offices here, are of those who belong to the
Radical party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07
Congressional.

WASHINGTON, April ~ p. m--The Sen
ate has under consideration the charter OF the
city of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07
Murder ofD,Arcy MCGEE

MONTREAL, April 7.-D'Arcy McGee, mem
Der of the Canadian Parliament, was shot and
killed at Ottawa to-day. The assassin escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

ROBBERY. The premises Of Mrs. Betsy
West, who resides in the Western section2of
the city, near the "six buildings" Were inva-
.ded last night, and robbed Of several house
hold articles. .y--.<, = .-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-07

POLICE REpoRT-MAYoR's OFFICE. The
Mayor, who went to Baltimore yesterday, re
turned to-day, but there have been no cases at
his Office for the last three days. go, ~!
MAGISTRATES OFFIcE.-There were no
cases, either civil or criminal, at any OF the
Magistrates Offices this morning. as4 a