Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-15
ALEXANDRIA.
,lMoNDAY 3 EVENING 7 JUNE Is.

- Cur readers will have perceived from the
sgeoord Of Virginia news 10 our columns for the
laststwss or three weeks, that the disposition to
invest in Virginia lands is increasing and that
ethe prospect is fair for large addition to the
number Of buyers and settlers. In. nearly every
county in the State ofne lands are for sale at
reduced prices; and in this section, especially,
all along the line Of the Orange and Alexandria,
Manassas Gap, and Loudoun and Hampshire
Roads, opportunities are presented for the
purchase Of FARMS at great bargains In the
lsmallcounty of Alexapdria, and in the adjacent
counties of Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun.
lFauquier, &C.. the inducements have seldom
been surpassed. In allthis section of country
those who intend to buy and settle have the
advantages of soil and climate, and a delightful,
healthy country The county of Alexandria
ought to be market garden, every foot
cultivated: for the supply Of Washington, Alex.
andriai and Georgetown where the best prices
are obtained for vegetables, fruits, and farm
products of all kinds Market gardens are the
most profitable of agricultural enterprises. If
the political status Of our State was in better
condition,if the burthens upon our civil gov
eminent, were taken, off, and if there was
certainty that the white people could prevent
the management Of affairs from falling into the
hands into which it is proposed to place
them, all would be com paratively well again.
10 a short time, notwithstanding what has
passed. 80 s2."a:a1 f.ts5.l1 .ze
81 An officer OF Gen. Buchanan Staff has
laid an official statement of affairs in Louisiana
before the military authorities in Washington,
and after obtaining the views entertained at
Gen. Grant headquarters and the War De-
partment, has. tslegraphed to Gen. Buchanan
'thatthe would be sustained in postpohing the
installation OF officers, as it was deemed best
ito take emo action until the Reconstruction
bill, lately passed. has become a law, ,'.%
= The Boards Of the City Council of Washing
ton CONSERVATIVE on Saturday, attempted to
entertheir chambers in the City Hail. but were
locked out, and debsrred from going in, BY the
i. Chief Of the Police. The Boards then sought
rooms in an adjoining building, and there or.
gained, In the mean time, a bill to suit the
case was passed in the Senate on Saturday,
and will be taken up in the House to-day.
Speaking of the Whiskey Frauds exposed in
b Richmond, the Baltimore American says: -
What is true of Richmond is true of every
considerable city in the country, and we be-
,lieyethe same system Of fraud is in practices in
il Baltimore. ) And what picture is this, Of
the degradation, corruption aud villainy, that
are, now prevalent throughout the country.
is5 Johns Hopkins, reported to be the weathiest
man in Baltimore, and now approaching the
age Of 80, it is stated, has recently made his
will, bequeathing to the city $l,500,00O in
money, and magnificent suburban estate for
educational purposes, and an additional million
for the.erection Of hospital. zsta
1t is high compliment to Mr.. Reverdy
johnson that his appointment as Minister to
i Great Britain, is spoken of most favorably all
over the country. without regard to party d..
visions. Tits admitted that his abilities and
experience are needed now in the new position
he is about to occupy.
II The Richmond Wing says that very tavora
bic accounts have been received within few
!, days past, by Gen. Imboden, from Dr.. Oliver,
who is operating in behalf of emigration to
Virginia, from Great Britain Let industrious
white men cometo settle among us, from all
quarters. :. @z Z &c al. s. *
s5l Unsupported that Montgomery Blair says
/, that none Of the candidates now prominently
uamed, will receive the Democratic nomination
:, at New Y ork, and that the party can only be
united by bringing forward new man. ..g.
aia@ Mr.; Botler is very busy preparing his report
on the Impeachment investigation, and expects
'ate have it ready for the House by to. morrow or
y " Wednesday. ~. ~ is. l.-- s. 2 Is
~ A. F. Stewart, of New York, returns $667,-
499 income. Some charitable person ought to
give him dollar to make it even.
J, " The National Intelligencer. presses for the
removal or retirement of Mr.. McCulloch from
the Treasury Department aisaT
r1s 1t will be seen that Mr.. Logan is sorathy
with the city of Washington.
.l c. e. Sinclair has been appointed Conserva-
tive County Canvasser, in Prince William 20.
The IRON CLAD OATH.-The following let
Ter from headquarters sets at rest matter
, about which there has been some uncertainty
1a q. RICHMOND, June g. 1868.
HIS Honor, James e. Stokes, Mayor of Ports
mouth:
s SIR-In reply to your communication of the
9th instant, asking if persons appointed to
office by the City Council are required to take
.aths iron. clad oath provided they are not IN
Offices filled by the choice of the people, l am
directed by the Commanding General to say
4 s45n tcuch annointaoe% RI minor oficas az ore