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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09
VIRGINIA NEWS.

On Friday last, Ro. II. Waddell: a worthy
gentleman, residing six miles distant from
Lynchburg, had the necessity forced on him o.
taking the life OF black man to save his own
The negro, whose name was Henry Clay, came
to the house of Mr. Waddell and got into {
difficulty with and made an uuprovokcd ATTACK
on him. Mr.. w. was overmatchcd by the
negro and attempted to retreat but the negro
followed him up with deadly intent, and as {
last alternative he drew q small pocket knife
and cut him. The wound proved tata !, and
the negro died in few minutes. Mr.. v. sur
rendered himself to the authorities.
Last week there was meeting Of large mum
Der of the inhabitants ofMorristown, Tenn, anG
the vicinity on the subject of calling genera
meeting at Bristol in July, Of those along the
road from Memphis to Norfolk interested ii
direct trade to Europe through Norfolk 1t /:
proposed to establish line of steamships be-
tween Norfolk and Liverpool, and it is more
over asserted that there is assurance Of liberia
aid from the Legislature OF Tennessee.
Mr.. Charles Fl. Tavenner, has purchased {
tract of about 3775 acres Of land Oh the Eau,
quier White Sulphur Springs road, between
two and three miles from Warrcnton, for $337l
per acre. Mr.. J. H. Rawlings, Of Albcmarle
has bought Mr.. Geo. Il. Yeatman's farm Of
l25 acres, o. the Auburn road about two mile:
from Warrenton.
The Native Virginian says: ''We had al
interesting conversation few days ago with
Mr.. James p. Scott in regard to his vineyard
near Gordonsville, which is progressing finely,
and promises this year (he only planted year
ago this spring. to repay the heavy outlay
which he has incurred, 81 800 or about $500
an acre. ....:. ......... ......
Chief Justice Chase, in The u. S. Circuit
Court for Virginia, is reported as havingycstcr-
day charged the jury in a case before him to the
effect that all bonds, drafts, notes, etc, drawn
during the war in the confederate States, pay
able in the loyal States, arc illegal, and cannot
be recovered at law. .-. ......
\ gentleman from Minnesota has recently
visited this Stale with the view to the selection
of a lot of land for colony of Germans from
the State he represents. He has been in
Amelia county, and selected there q tract OF
5000 acres, which it is very likely he will pur-
chase for the purpose Indicated.
The military had to interfere to dispersc a
riotous assemblage of blacks in Chesterfield
county, a few days ago, who were interfering
with the Coroner OF the county, in the dis
charge of his duties The blacks in Amherst
county, have, Of late, shovn riotous pro
pensities.
The schedule Of the Virgi1ia and Tennessee
Railroad has been so altered that passengers
will breakfast at Liberty now instead Of at the
Orange or Piedmont House in Lynchburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09
Congress-.

In the Senate yesterday the bill for the ad-
mission Of several of the Southern States to
representation in Congress was again under
consideration MessrS. Vickers, of Maryland,
and Salisbury, of Delaware, spoke against the
measure. Mr.. Morton, Of Indiana, followed,
and said that the Senators from Delaware and
Maryland should be careful how they talked
about negro suffrage and Sambo, for the chan
ces we're now that on the 4th ofJuly next theig
party would be placed on platform Of univer-
sal suffrage and universal amnesty Mr.. Trum-
bull spoke against including Alabama in the
pending bill, favoring1a separate bill tor that
State Mr. Shermantavored retaining Alabama
in the measure under consideration. Without
a vote upon the amendments, or the bill, the
Senate adjourned s.. ..,,..,...
In the House of Representatives the Senate
amendments to the bill for the admission of
Alabama to representation were concurred In
and the bill passed. 1t now goes to the Presi-
dent. A letter was read from the Chinese
Embassy, accepting the invitation of the House
TO public reception on to-day, and Messrs
Schenck, Banks and Wood were appointed a
committee to receive them. Mr.. Paine intro
duced bill providing for the Inauguration of
State officers IN the States OF Arkansas, North
and South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama,
and to provide for convening the Legislatures
of said States It was referred to the Com
mittee on Reconstruction. The case of the
witness Woolley was again before the House,
and much of its time wasted. After several
hours discussion resolution was adopted, on
motion OF MIR. Shelabarger, directing that
Woolley be brought before the House and al
lowed to purge himself Of contempt. Wooley
soon made his appearance, in custody of the
Sergeant-at-Arms, and drew forth large roll
of manuscript whi,h he desired to read, but
which the House refused to permit After fur
ther discussion, he consented to answer the
questions propoanded by the Managers, and
retired to their room with them. The House
resumed the consideration of the Internal Re-
venue Tax bill, and was in session until late
hour last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

The WASHINGTON "EMBRoGLIo. We
gave in yesterdays Gazette brief account If
the disorder in the Washington City Council
The National Lnteligencer says:-''To read If
the disgraceful scenes enacted yesterday at thu
City Hall is enough TO cause q blush Of shane
upon the cheek OF every good citizen. Tho
trouble in regard to the organization Of the two
Boards of Council was caused by the appear,
anCe OF two delegations OF ward representatives
from thet'Ifth Ward; 0ne delegation beingoficj2I
ly certified to by the Commissioners OF election
as having been duly elected; the others bepr
persons who the Register, (Mr. BosweID and
no one else, says have been elected from the
Fifth Ward.
The boards OF couociIs subsequently cndeay.
ored to organize, and two sets Of officers We're
selected 10 each board. Confusion therefore
reigns supreme, and the only way in which .
settlement can be arrived at will be by the
courts whittier the whole question will be car
ricd.
The Conservative Committee of the CON-
! mon Council made an Intellectual attempt to
get possession Of the ballot boxes containing
! the ballots cast at the election for Mayor. in
order to correct them. In the mean time Mr.
Sayes J. Bowen, who had been declared May
or by the Radical faction, was introduced, and
the oath was about to be administered to him.
when protest vas made, but he was sworn 10
| by Justice Smith, the Conservatives all The
while protesting against the legality o! the act
After Nr. Bowen had been sworn in, he pro-,
coeded to the Mayor Office, but found it lock
| ed, and MayorW alIach in the Collectors Office
Mr.. Wallach declined to give up the keys and
papers Of the Mayors office, on the ground
that Mr. Bowen had not been officially nau-
gurated Mr.. Wal&ch then left the building
for his residence.
Mr. Bowen alter CONSULTATION with counsel
caused a Iocksmith to be sent for and he pro-
ccedcd to open the doors Of the Mayor Office
and he entered ard took be Official chair. As he
entered Alderman Lloyd addressed him, say
ing: II protest against your going into that
office. | wish AL around me t. take notice
that protest. Mr.. Bowen, WITHOUT taking
any notice Of the protest, catered the Mayors
office as above stated and took his seat, when
large numbers Of his friends proceed to congrat-
ulatc him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

TO Messrs. Thomas p Wallace, Of Madison ;
Vim. FL DuZany, Of Fairta~; and William
Horner, Of Fauquier:
GENTLEMEN Your letter Of tho 9Th inst. has
just been received, informing me of my noml-
nation, by the Conservative Convention, as a
candidate for Congress for this district.
In accepting the nomination rendered me, /
need only say now that my object will be to de-
feat the Constitution presented to the people OF
Virginia for ratification, by the Radical Con-
vention recently held in Richmond.
My purpose will be to defend. preserve and
perpetuatc the complete supremacy and abso-
Lutte control Of the white race in al the depart
ments Of the government of the State Of Virgin
la, and TO prevent, by every means in my pow
er, any participation therein by the African
race. ~. . ........ ....
1 feel deeply sensible OF the high compliment
of this nomination, and pledge myself earnestly
to vindcate the honor and integrity of tho old
Commonwealth in the coming canvass. | will use
every honorable eh'ort to carry successfully the
cause Of the white mans party over all oppo-
stion, and that such will be the result, if we
are but true to ourselves, there can be no que:-
ton.
Thanking you, gentlemen, for tao kind terms
in which you have communicated my nominal
ton, l remain, very truly, your obt. servant,
June G, 1868 ~ III B. H. SHACKELFGRD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

b. The House Of Representatives yesterday ac-
uuiesced in the conference committees report
on the Arkansas bill, previously adopted by
the Senate, and the bill, as agreed to, was
signed last night by the presiding officers of
: both branches Of Congress, and sent to the
President. 5. s.'A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

We have already made notice Of the elo-
quent speech delivered here on Saturday night
by j. Randolph Tucker. Those who heard it
will long remember it. This gentleman is ad~
ding to his we'll earned fame as an orator. by
every speech he addresses to the people
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

Gen. Sheridan writes to Gen. Grant that he
is 10 hopes that peace with the Indians, in the
Far West, will be preserved this summer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

1t is said in letters from Washington, that
the President will not vetos any more of the
Reconstruction acts, but will allow them to be-
come laws without his signature. zap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

Further Indian deprcdations are reported on
the Upper Missouri. Two soldiers had been
killed at Camp Reeves, within sight Of their
tents, and the steamer Hcrnwood fired on
above Rertloll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

The Washington Chronicle believes that a
majority of the men who have remained in the
u. s. army, or have enlisted since the advent
of peace" are favorable to the "Conserva-
tives" This is an admission. We suppose,
then, that the party will not show much
favor to the rank and file, - whatever they
may do for the officers. We would much
rather, however, see the army have nothing to
do with politics or parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

The Massachusetts, Senate has passed the
bill appropriating s., 100000 to complete the
f0osac Tunnel. ''f'. -- Is. go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

TIE WITNESS WooLLEY was brought yes
tcrday before the bar Of the House, by its or,
der, and was asked by the Speaker whether he
would reply to two questions he had previously
refused to answer. The grounds OF his refusal
had been an unwiIlingncS5 10 beuay the conf
dcnce Of his client, and also to respond to an
Objectionable question, unless upon the special
order OF the House. These objections were
both removed the first, by the fact that Colo.
mel WooIIey's client had bcen before the com,
mittce on Saturday last, and testified as to the
subjects alluded to and the second, by the re-
solution passed By the House. The answer Of
Colonel WooIicy to the Speaker was as follows:
AS my client has testified in regard to the
dispatches naucd 10 the resolution, and as the
resolution is an order of the House for me to
answer the questions, will 10 50. "-N1hL".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

A European telegram has been published
stating that the Pope has sent an agent to this
country to enlist troops for his army. The Ma
tional Intelligencer .says:-sWe are assured,
by those who should have knowledge, that no
agent has been sent to this country by the
Pope for the above mentioned purpose. Some
inquiry might have been made by some as to
the propriety or legality of such purpose /;
but It's asserted as certain that any overtures
of this kind would be discountenanced.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

STRANGE STORIES. the session of the
Massachusetts, Medical Society in Boston on
Wednesday, DR.. John NJ. Harlow gave the
history Of a man pamed Gage, who, while
blasting rocks at Cavendish, VT, in lS47, had
tamping iron three feet seven inches long
aud one and a quarter inches thick, and taper
log to point, forced through his head, 1t en-
tering the left cheek and coming out about the
centre Of the TOP Of his head, DR.. Harlow,
who attended the man, gave in detail the symp-
toms of his patient, and said that in ffty-nine
days he was able to walk and ride, and was
soon nearly as we'll as before, although his in
tellect was somewhat affected. This is consid-
cred the most remarkable case Of the recupera.
tive powers of nature, and has been doubted by
many prominent surgeons. Gage died May
2l, 1861, twelve years six months and eight
DAYS after the injury, DR.. Harlow procured
his bead and has presented the skull to the
Warren Museum Of the Harvard Medical Col
lege. Dr.. Bigelow saidlhe saw Gage twenty years
ago, and was then satisfied of the reality OF this
wonderful case He also said a. tube of iron
fve-eighths of an inch in diameter and about
five feet long passed through minors head
while blasting coal in Ohio, and was pulled out
by fellow miner. The Injured man was IN
troduced to the audience and DR.. Jewett, the
attendant physician, recounted the case IN. de-
tail. The young mans mind has not yet been
fully restored. -Neao YORK; Times. "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

VIRGINIA FILLING Up.-The editor of the
Staunton indicator, who passed few days
ago over portion of the Orange and Alex
andria railroad, observed "a very spirited i'm
petus in improvement since his 'last visit
two years ago, and learned that, within the
past nine months, the population, immedia:
tely along the road, between Alexandria and
Culpeper Courthouse, has increased several
thousands, from immigration alone. The towns
are being built the farms improved, o."
We hail with great pleasure all such evil
dence OF the dawning of better day for Vir-
ginia.--Rick. Whi0.
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F0Teign News.

It is reported in Paris on good authority,
that Napoleon III, is as we'll disposed to recog-
nze the rights of our naturalized citizens as
Bismarck, and as ready to make treaty in
the matter securing to ali Frenchmcn who
may be citizens of three years standing in the
United States the privilege to visit France
without molestatiop, even if they had emigra
ted to cvade the performance of their military
duties. Gen. Dix is said to be in communica-
ton with the French Government Oh this in
teresting subject.
Chief Justice Cockburn states that he charge
delivered by Judge Blackburn to the Grand
Jury which refused to bring a bill Of indct-
rnent against FIX Governor Eyre, Of Jamaica,
is contrary to the opinion Of majority of the
court .'-. .... .- .'.'''-. r.. .'.. '... .-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

ALExANDRIA-The editor of the Winchcs
ter Times has returned home, and has made
some notes of his trip to the lower country
from which We extract the following :-"We
hail with peculiar pleasure the reconstruction
of the Manassas Gap Railroad and the pros
pect of the speedy completion CT the Winches
ter and Strasburg connexion, which will place
the people of Winchester and the lower Val
ley in direct communication with Alexandria
and the whole lower country.
Some of the merchants OF Alexandria realize
the importance Of making strenuous efforts to
secure the lucrative trade with the great Val.
ley, which will thus be placed within its grasp.
We can tell our Alexandria friends that it is
possible for them to secure a large portion Of
this rich trade if they will bestir themselves,
and we hope they will improve the golden
opportunity to make Alexandria what it ought
to be-a large and hourishing commercial en-
trepot.
1.-THE President of the L. & II. Railroad, in
which our people are so greatly interested as
sured US that he was pushing matters and
hoped shortly to secure money enough to reach
Winchester with his road. y , .g.s.-. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

The speeches of Col. Withers and Mr.. Ma
rye, the Conservative candidates for Governor
and Attorney General of Virginia, delivered in
this place, Saturday night, were most favorably
received, and made a decided impression upon
the minds and judgments Of those who heard
them. They we're argumentative, fervent and
convincing, and addressed to the reason of the
people. Both Col. W., and Mr.. NJ. not only
by their speeches, but by their department
win the respect and confidence of all who make
their acquaintance, or before whom they ap,
pear 1t is some consolation to have such
men even as candidates for public Offices, in
these times. @ ns.na.,>
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

;. = - = GEOA9Ee
NEW YORK, June 9,-Gold to-day 1894.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09
ALEXANDRIA,.
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 9.

THE STATE DEBT.-A dispatch from Rich
mond says :-''The impression has prevailed
that the July interest on the Virginia Stat
debt would be promptly paid. This has beer
found by the Auditor, Treasurer and the Gov
ernor to be an impossibility, and it is stated OF
authority that the funds in the Treasury vii
barely meet the expenses of the State; without
any regard to the payment Of the interest. On
hundred thousand dollars borrowed TO meet The
interest last January still remains due to credi
tors. dhe fact Of the impoverished condition
of the people, together with the immense deb
of the State, amounting to $47, OO0,0 00-secon,
only to that of New Y ork-precludes the pos
Utility of the payment of the interest for SOM
years The Auditor in au official communica
ton, will announce these facts in few days
Mr.. SHACKELFoRD, the Conservative candi
date for Congress, from this district, will com
mence an active canvass Of the district--begin
ming at Rappahannock G. H., on the 18th, tina
being the day Of the commencement of the
term of the Circuit Court there. After thai
time he will make such appointments as vii
most conveniently take him through all tho
counties. This week he will be engaged at thu
Circuit Court of Culpeper, to which he will re
turn on Monday morning. After the Fauquiel
County Court 9th Monday he will make ar
appointment to address the people of Alexan
dria; the time and place will be announced
hereafter in the Gazette. n' aa,s@
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COrFesD0nGence.
ALEXANDRIA, vs., June !

ALEXANDRIA,, Va, june 3, 1858.
B. II. Shacks!ord, esq:
f DEAR Strive have been appointed by the
Conservative Convention, which met in Alex
andria to-day, to inform you that you have
been selected unanimously as its candidate for
Congress, in the 7th Congressional District OF
Virginia. We take great pleasure in doing so.
We regard you as fair and able representa-
tive of the sentiments Of the district and you
are presented for tho votes Of the people, SIS one
who ever has been, and who ever will be, true
to the unsullied honor Of Virginia. With the
warmest personal regard, we are yours, &c,
THOMAS P. WALLACE, Of Madison
WIN. II. DULANY, of Fairfax.
WIN HoRNER, of FaIquer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-09

NIGHT SEssIoN.-The association was called
to order at the usual hour by the President,
DR.. Burrows. After singing and prayer by Rev.
W. A. Whitescarver, the proceedings ot the
afternoon session were read &C..
The business before the body 1t the time Of
the recess, the report Of the committee on the
education Of the children OF deceased soldiers,
was taken up. ......... -.. rs.
Dr. Poindcxtcr offered an amendment as
follows: " 3"
Rcsozrcd, That the committc en- The cduca-
ton of soldiers children be instructed to ppr-
sue the same course as heretofore in extending
to the objects of their care all the aid in their
power, and that they be urged to endeav9Qr to
devise some method OF impartlns Increased CT
ficiency to their operations. '...... ....
Prof Cooke argued briefly in support Of his
amendment offered in the afternoon session,
calling upon the committee to enlarge the
sphere of jts usefulness If possible, and dccl3r-
The New York herald., 1868-06-08
BOAT RACING on THE HUDSON RIVER.

POUGHKEEPsIK June Z, 1868.
Tie Shatemuc Boat Club Of this city. numbering
forty-dye members opened their aquatic season on
the Hudson at this place yesterday afternoon.
Printed circulars and invitations had been given ont
beforehand and all preparations had been made for
good time. The boat house was anchored near .
large grove at the ferry dock. where the tive
hundred ladies' and gentlemen who were invited 10
ne present assembled. The company consisted Of
the fashion and cite Of the city. They came In
private carriages and on foot till oil had arrived
when Eastman College band commenced to dis.
course sweet music. Three races took place during
The nrst was between the double shell Emmn,
rowed by J. Parish and q. Van vliet, and the Lou
The wind blew heavily when they started, and the
swes ran high, which prevented good time being
made. The race was won by the Emma In four. four
being fifteen minutes six seconds. The distance
rowed was y quarter OF mile.
The next race was between single wherres, r0wed
by Thomas Corning and George W. Davids. Corning
won. Time, fifteen minutes thirty seconds. Ds-
The third race was in single scull Shells The en-.
tries were irving Grnnell, John A. Roosevelt George
T.. Rives and II. @. lie Roy. Before going quarter
swampe by the heavy sea- lie Roy won IN twelve
minutes nfiy seconds, Roosevelt coming IN second
in thirteen minutes forty 1--WE SECONDS Grnneips time
cub, New YORK, and Prof II. a: Eastman. The
starter was Rev: :. 8. Corning, President Of the
Shatemuc Boat Club
After the races were over the members OF the club
invited their guests to q refrcshment stand In the
grove, where all had pleasant time. After refresh
fhent addresses were made by Prof VIM. n. Crosby,
benson }. Losing ana Mr.. Mark d. WILDER. The
band then played "Aud Lang Syne," and the well
pleased party separated.
During the afternoon the members Of the club
sported their new uniform Of blue cloth with silver
trimmings for the nrst time.
Next week the single shell race will be rowed oves
again. aud grand review OF oil the boats Of TIA
club viii take place.
The New York herald., 1868-06-08

Bnpsror wills II, and not otherwise. N. Jules
Sinner sxprssssa this feeling in the fol
lowing remarkable words give my
entire sdhesion to the principles OF
liberty in manufacture and trade. That
is my frst declaration. NY second is. that [
want political liberty, which is the indispen-
sable complement Of that of commerce With
out it we have to compete with the English
who possess it, and that is the cause of our
inferiorjty. Here is our inferiority openly pro-
claimed in solemn instrument The sovereign
(Napoleon) stipulates in his name for the
country without mentioning the consent Of
France, and the Queen OF England under
takes. after receiving the assent Of the Par
lament. I demand that such humiliatio.
may in future be spared u.s.
In this bold assertion Of Jules Simon may bs
found the very life-essence Of the free trade
debate in France. The time and manner Of
the enunciation are equally significant, ana
the consequences of the utterance may exceed
in importance those of many State papers like
the Golden treaty.