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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15
By j. III. Parrotts AuctiOneer.
WEST END REAL Els
y TATE FOR SALE

*VALUABIEEET E W F9T S ENR REAL L0,
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court Of
Fuirfax county in the case Of Brig vs. Paul
and Others the undersigned will offer for sale,
by public auction, in front of the Mayors
Office at Alexandria, on TURDAY, August
Sth, 1868, at II m, the LOT Of GROUND,
with the improvements thereon, of which Wm.
Bright died seized and possessed, situated on
the north siQe of the Little River Turnpike
near the Cameron Mills, in the village of West
End, Fairfax county. Va. This property IS
less than % mile from Alexandria contains
about one and % quarter acres Of ground, has
THREE YELLING HOUSE Els and other TEEs
buildings upon it, and is good location for I: a
the business of butcher gardener, blacksmith
country merchant, &c: being Immediately upon
the principle thoroughlare leading to and from
Alexandria. 49,. a..
.TEkMS-One fourth cash; the residue in
three equal payments, at six, twelve and eight
cen months, with interest from the day of sale !;
the deferred payments to be secured by the
purchasers bonds, with good sureties, and 8
retention of the title until the whole Of the pur
chase money shall have been paid. Stamps
and conveyance at purchasers cost. For fur
Their information apply to D. L. SHOOT,
Colnm'r. Of Sale, No. S, s. Royal St..
iv l5-ts Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

One of the electoneering tricks of the day,
resorted to- by some of the Radical papers, is to
circulate reports that such and such prominent
public men, heretofore regarded as Conserva-
tives, will not support the Conservative nomi-
nations In several Of the cases mentioned,
the wish is, evidently, father to the thought"
1t is very probable that Mr.. Seward aud Gen.
Schofeld, Of the Presidents Cabinet, will not
favor the election of Seymour and Blair, but
we certainly never considered either OF them as
Conservatives. 1t has been President John
sons fortune to have had aud retained, for
most of his term, a Cabinet, net, on political
subjects, very much in accord with bis own po-
litical avowals, Or We think, with the true pol
icy Of bis administration. He has had, for
most of the time, ito row against wind and
tide" ...''' -. -.'-.o "-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

A YOUNG TRAvELLER.-A youth, about IL
years of age, called at police headquarters on
Monday evening, and stated that he had just
arrived 10 this CITY from Leesburg, Virginia,
where he left his mother. He came here on
the cars, via Alexandria, for the purpose Of
paying visit to the ca pital of the United
States, bot feeling quite lonesome so far from
home, he expressed the greatest anxiety to re-
turn to his native town ARRANGEMENTS are
being made to send him home. he gave his
name as Benz. Knox WASH ReD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

|. WASHINGTON ITEMs.-Levin Turpin, charg,
ed with the murder of Thomas Kellcher, was
found guilty, yesterday, by the jury of man
slaughter.
Tom Sorrel, the negro thief, appointed BY
Mr.. Bowen, yesterday, as hostler to the Hook
and Ladder Company, was last evening arrested
by officer Benjamin Leach, on the charge Of
stealing fifty dollars worth of hams.
Thomas Meggins, laborer employed at the
Patent Office, died very suddenly in that build
ing yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

Some Of the Radical presses, with the most
provdeut forethought, are suggesting eglsla-
lion by Congress in case OF the insanity
of the President. The intimation u.s. that
some of Gov. Seymour's family have been in
sane, and that he may therefore become so !
This shows, first, that they are thinking it is
quite probable he may be President after all !
The Baltimore Sun remarks, "that if Gov.
Seymour were insane, we can conceive nothing
more appropriate than, with such legislation
as Congress is giving the country, to have a
unatic 10 the presidential chair to sign the
bills. %. It is scarcely necessary to say,
however, that the limitations or impu
tatiops in relation to Governor Seymour, are
without foundation, and weak must be the
cause, and wicked the politicians, who can
make them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

SINGULAR PREMoNITIoN OF DEATH.-The
Rev. Mr.. Smith, who, since October last, has
held the passionate Of the NJ. Z. Church at
Leoni, died at his residence there on Tuesday
afternoon of last week. His death was sudden,
and the circumstances attending it rather pecu-
liar He preached twice the preceding Sunday,
morning and afternoon, as usual. During the
entire day he seemed to be impressed with the
idea that he had not long to live, although he
was then in perfect health as far as appearances
indicated. In the course of one Of his sermons
he remarked, as though he was perfectly as
sured of the fact, that this..would probably be
the last time he should ever preach. He af-
forwards shook hands with many of his congre-
cation, bidding them farewell, and saying that
that day. Late Sunday evening he was taken
suddenly i'll, and continued in great pain until
o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. when he died
His remains were taken to Ohio for interment.
SINGULAR ACCIDENTS. In New Bedford,
Mass, on the 4th, there was balloon ascen-
sion, and as the balloon started to 60 up, the
guy by which it was held caught and displaced
the grapneI, which tell from the car. In its
descent it struck upon the head OF little boy
named VIM. Mottrom, belonging in Taunton,
fracturing his skull. Therope having been cut,
the grapnel was dragged along and caught one
little boy, named John Bono, under one arm
and the chin, and another named Charlie Jones,
on the hip, and both were lifted into the air.
The balloon was ascending in direct line,
when the nronaut, hearing the cry, and seeing
the boys suspended, cut the rope with knife,
thus giving the little fellows their only chance
Of escape They had reached an altitude of
forty feet, and fortunately fell into tree,
which greatly broke the force of their descent,
and thus saved not only their lives but their
limbs. Both suffered from the conclusion
They remained insensible for time, but will
recover
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE, in the discharge of
the high duties of his high ofice-an office es-
tablished by the Constitution as the balance
wheel of our governmental system-has an OPP
portunity, in the days which are to come, to
secure q name and fame in the annals OF his
country, greater even than be could have hoped
to obtain as the leader Of political party
Most important legal questions affecting the
liberties, of the citizens, the Constitutional
rights of the States, and the powers of the
general government, are yet to be brought be-
fore the judicial tribunal over which he pre-
sides. He can hold the balance OF justice with
an even hand-he can be firm and independent
he can be true and brave-he can maintain
the organic law-hc can restrain unlawful usur-
pations and aggressions. lie can, we say
the Court Of which he is head, can-do all
this-and history can record his life asrlvalllng
in usefulness and in glory the highest exam
pies of the illustrious Judges of England, who
have been the conservators of the most vital in
terests and the dearest rights Of the people of
Great Britain. VII he do this ? We have
not been admirers of his political course-but
that "course is rum" and we are prepared, not
looking to the past, if he comes up hereafter
to the standard of what a Chief Justice Of the
United States should be-what Jay, and Mar
shall, and we will add fancy, were-gladly to
assist in weaving the chaplet Of fame to adorn
bis brows, and to transmit his memory to those
who are to succeed us, as worthy Of the high
est admiration aud praise. We never want to
see Chief Justice connected with politics, or
candidate for political hoDors. To him, and
for him there is a higher reward. He should be
above party, and above the passions of the
hour. No fear of popular displeasure, no de.
sire for popular applause, should ever disturb
the serenity of his judgment. To him is es,
pecially, entrusted, the Law-the Constitu-
tion-and Public Justice. May he prove equal
to the great responsibility which he must as
sumo during the next two years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

> Some Of the newspapers are beginning to
make calculations as to the votes OF different
states at the Presidential election and to foot
up the BILL" 1t is rather early to commence
the usual process One hundred and fifty nine
votes are necessary to- an election. Mr.. Sey-
mour's friends claim as certain for him already,
one hundred and sixty. ~. ..al.yG H.. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

Gov. Seymour was warmly welcomed on his
return home by his friends and neighbors. He
is now suffering from an inflammation of the
throat, and will have to abstain from public
speaking for the present. vn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15
Rz5scellaneus IGe1ras.

A man and his wife were on the steamer
City of Boston the other night when run down
by tho State of New York. He graspcd lille
preser7er and fastened it about bis Vigoro us
frame His wife, anxious to escape, for at that
time they did not know the extent OF the
injury, was crying for one of those articles OF
preservation Her lord siIenced her With,
''Don't make such fuss about il. Perhaps
you will get one before IonS. "a 4 gentleman
near by took his off and gave it to the weeping
lady The scene will be appreciated when 1t
is stated that all on board the steamer were
expecting that she would Immediately sink:
It will be safe and profitable to follow this
advice during the next two months: Walk on
the shady side of the street; mind your stom-
ach spend DO money foollshly avoid crowds
be temperate in all things; and don't get ez,
cited " --,-..-:a5 = III =
A husband complains sadly at the price OF
"ducks." His wife recently bought three lol
1926, VIA "duck' of dress, a ''duck' Of
a bonnet, and duck of a parasol.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

Mr.. B. F. Butler, in the House of Repre-.
sentatives, yesterday, made speech in favor
OF taxing the U.S.bonds, land making the bond.
holders 'pay up
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

We could gil our columns with notices OF the
various ratification meetings, held by the Con
,seryatives. all over the country--North, South:
East and West. These meetings are all large
and enthusiastic, and addressed by the ablest
men in the different States. It will suffice tt
say that the nominations are every where re
ceived by the Conservatives with hearty ap'
probation d .d.tl ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

1t will be seen that the House of Represen
tatives, yesterday, passed the Alaska appro
priation biz, by vote of l04 to AZ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15
WAI. COGAN,

NAS And STEAM FITTING.
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Y1AGRHINESTS.
S. MOORE,

XTTILLIAM S. MOORE,
a MACHlN IST,
Corner Royal g. Wilkes st.. S No. s. Union St,
ALEXANDRIA,. VIRGINIA.,
Is prepared to execute orders for STEAM
ENGINES, MILL GEARING, ORNAMENT
AL RAILING, and MACHINE WORK Of
every description.
s-CASTING5 made ut short notice, and On
reasonable terms Jan Ill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15
EXCURSIONS, DC.

EXCURSIONS, dc.
GRAND PLEASURE EXCURSION
U -"1 -.--- TO -,,.
= .. CARLIN'S SPRINGS,
On MONDAY, JULY 10Th, 1868.
By SAREPTA LODGE, NO. ii, I. o. 0. f..
A grand pleasure excursion, under the. aus
pices of Sarepta Lodge will be given as above
Trains will leave the A., l.. q Il. depot on
that day as follows at 7:45 q. m, l, D. and Il
D. m. leave Carlns at y, G and IL ?. N.
Tickets for g lady and gentleman, 81 Sing"
Tickets SOC; Children under twelve years Of
age, Csc.
Refreshments furnished by n. C.rlia.
MUSIC by COOKS BAND.
FLOOR MANAGERS.
Hugh Latham. John a. Field,
COMMITTEE Of AREANGEMEE
John A Arnold John 4. Field
John w. Campbell. Geo W. Jones.
Warren LOwn. g. 4. WADE.
James Cole. b. W. Gheen.
~ Std
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

The FUNDING BILL, so long debated, passed

The FUNDING Bull, so long debated, passed
the Senate, yesterday. 1t provides for the Is
sue of bonds, payable ,.principal and interest IN
coin, and rcdceuable in twenty, thirty and
forty years respectively; the first bearing per
ct. interest, the second a., and the third 4 per
cent. They are exempt from all State and
local taxation, and may be exchanged for the
500 bonds, at the option of the holder. 1t
also provides for tho annual appropriation OF
:$lS5, 900, 900 OF receipts from customs, TO be
applied to the extinguisbment of the public
debt, and makes gold contracts valid with the
restrictions given above.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15
G. W. JAMESON.
VAmIESON s. COLLINS.

IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS,
Cor EoyaI and Wilkes SIS,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
CASTINGS Of every description made at
short notice.
Cash paid for old Iron and Brass. JAZZ ll-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

MIR. Whyte, the new Maryland Senator, ap-
pointed to supply the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Mr.. Reverdy johnson, is a gen
tleman OF ability, consistent politician, good
fnancier, having served as Comptroller of bis
State with success, and of decided Conscrva,
tive sentiments. 6EaJ 81 jf2. III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

TREATY WITH CHINA-The Government on
Saturday concluded treaty with the Chinese
Embassy which was communicated to the
Senate yesterday. This is simply q treaty with
the u. S., but the embassy intend making one
similar with four or five leading European
Powers The Chinese, On their part, throw
their ports open to trade, as other nations DO,
and agree to abolish most Of then restrictive
regulations They also agree to open their
rivers to navigation of foreign vessels ito GER
tain extent ~ They will invite citizens Of other
countries to reside in their cities and towns,
will protect them in their rights person, and
property, allow them to trade and engage 10
business. They do not propose to give fore
igners share in their governmental affairs, but
will guarantee them all privileges OF ncutraIS.
They arc also DESTROYS of entering into reclp-
rocal terms Tor the importation O.! some articles
of natural growth. We, on our part. are to pro-
tcct Chinese who choose settle ia this country,
and after time give them the privilege OF natu-
ralizatiOD. We also grant them S0mc advantages
for trade, especially on the Western coast. We
further, with other great powers, will AID the
Chinese to protect themselves against aggreS-
sion. This is provision intended to prevent
any one Power from exercising undue ln1lu-
cncc upon Chinese affairs without the consent OF
other treaty powers. We should think that the
last clause mentioned, required Full considera,
ton" to say the least of it, Mr.. haDdrin
Burlingame may run his coulter too deep.
There are such things as 'entangIing alliances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

WOMEN.-BIShop Arthur cleveland COKE
has issued pastoral letter In relation to Anerl-
can women, in which he discourses as follows.
It will no doubt strike home to many an Ameri-
can household: Il. IL. .to....... s...s..
when see the tawdry fashions, the vulgar
ity and the wicked extravaganza of the times,
feel sure that thousands OF American women
are strangers to the first law OF refinement
simplicity in manners and attire. When | sec
that thousands of American women read the
most shameful romances and the most degrad-
ing newspapers, frequent the Vilest dramatic
entertainments and Join 10 dances too shocking
to be named among Christians, feel that
Christian matrons are becoming too few, and
that civilized heathenism Is returning to the
fields we hayc Wrested from the Indians. When
I read daily, Of the most ungodly divorces, and
Of crimes against social purity and against hui
man life itself, which are too gross to be men
toned more particularly, L lear that too many
of our countryWomen are without. God in the
world, and that radical reforms arc necessary in
the system Of education, on which the young
women of America are dependent for their
training. When see thousands OF households
in which young girls are reared for a lite oil
pleasure, without reference to duty, cannot
wonder at these results, nor at the misery IL
which they involve families and communities.
Sow the wind and reap the Wbirlwind. AS u
Christian bishop, therefore, / appeal to you,
Christian women, and [ ask you to begin the
reformation by faithfully bearing your tes'l-
mony against all that tends to the degradation
of YOUR sex, and the more SO when such crime
is not only wnkcd at, but receives counteuance
in circles which oughtsto be exemplary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

A riot occurred at Charlestown, Jefferson
county, in West Virginia, on Saturday after
noon last induced by the bad conduct of a
party of colored men, who had been drinking
liquor, and going about insulting the white
people. One or two Of them we're knocked
down for their insolence and threats, and they
then rallied and made an attack upon few
young white men. The citizens then came
up, and fight with stones was waged for some
time, which resulted in the injury, of several.
Finally the colored men were driven off, and
several Of the leaders Of the riot have since
been arrested. is -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15

The Postmasters at Leicester and Havre de
Grace, Nd, respectfully decline" to hand
over to the Radical State Committees the
sums of money which are requested Of them
10 help to prosecute the ensuing political
campaign in Maryland The Radicals "as,
sessed'' the Leicester postmaster at So, and
the Havre dc Grace postmaster at $3.50 The
old game is going on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-15
.ie lG-tC
COAL! COAL

For sale at the office Of the Alexandria Coal Co..
Terms Cash. A. s. PERPENER, Agt.,
my 1-tf No DO, south Royal st
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-02-07
GENERAL COUNTY NEWS.
4 Daring Robbery.

4 Darisg Robbery.
Mr.. Joseph Halls dwelling house, at shap-
leigh Corner. was entered on the night Of the
81 inst, and $1,000 stolen from his drawer. and
pocket.book. The rogue. or rogues, admins
tered chlorofnrm, SO that Mr.. Hall and wife
did not wake until late In the morning. No
trace Of the robbers Is vet obtained.
logging.
George Tibbet,s& Co. have four heavy ex.
ira team. logging In the Jobung woods two or
thre~ miles from Alfred villsge. and putting
their logs into the middle branch Of Moussm
River to be taken to Kennebunk. This tract
Of timber land WAS part Of the estate Of the
late Rufus Sayward.
Donations Tisif.
The Pensioners and friends OF the Rev.
James Mason. pastor Of the Beech Ridge +.
W. d. Church at North Berwick, made him
very agreeable visit at the Parsonage on
Thursday evening. 3Oth ult. They len behind
some very pleasant and substantial tokens Of
their visit. some $40 In money, handsome
velvet bonnet for Mrs. Mason. . barrel OF hour
which wss rolled into the house In the eourss
Of the evening by number OF young ladies,
causing much merriment, and doubtless other
minor articles. The company Was quite large
and the occasion Was pleasing one to oil par
tieipstipg. "a ~ -E-.en
SHARK Casghf.
As Jededish Perkins Of 0gusquit was hsh-
Ing od that place lately. in small vherry, he
succeeded In cspturings shark about ten feel
long, and taking Oh the monsters tail up to
where IL WAS 20 inches In width. Il contained
hooks from tour different travis. which the old
pirate had picked up In his travels.
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COURT RECORD.
8. j. Court, York County.
JANUARY TERM.-TAPLEY, J.

JANUARY rERM-TAPLEN, j.
THURSDAY, Jan. 3O.-The case Of Hickey ps.
Husc was taken from the jury, and continued
on report. as the only questions involved were
questions Of law solely. Tho suit Of Granville
NJ Akers rs. Vim. @. Sherman, tboth VI Bug
in to get possession Of . horse. Sherman
bought the horse VI Mr. Libby. who alleged
that he had authority from Akers to sell.
Akers took the horse on rep!evin writ, and
brought the suit to sustain him, his ground of
action being that Libby had no authority to
sell. The jury rendered verdict for deft., there
by deciding that the horse rightfully belonged
to Sherman. Drew for PIE; Chisholm for
def.
The following divorces were decreed:
Frances A. Staples. libt. ~. Matthew F. Staples
Ivory r. IIansoom, libt, %. .Mariah IIsnscom.
Cause. remarrisye oflibelee.-McKsnny for libt.
Melinda Shaw, libt. o. James Shaw.-Cause, do.
sertlon.-Guptill for libt.
FRIDAY, - The casa Of Ivory Chadbourne
rs. John Hanscom came on for trial, and was
given to Jury to-day. This Is an action on
count for payment Of labor and materials. The
defense Il that labor Is paid for and the mate
rails were never furnished.-Yeaton, Neatly
for plH. Wells & Eastman and Cakes for def.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9Th. The case Of Ellison
Seavey W. Hardy Machine Co. has been on
trial the past two days. This Is an notion Of
alleged negligence In the use OF horse which
PlfE let Def. Co. have upon trial,-wth the
understanding Dets were to purchase said
horse II they liked him. The horsewas taken
sick while In Defts.' possession, and died. This
action Is brought to recover his value. Tho
defence is that the horse was we'll used. 8. X.
4 d. F. Hamilton and Drew for plf.; Luques
& Dean and Goodwin for def.
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Cambridge MRrket-.Feb. 4.

wH0LEslLE PRICES.
Prices Of Market Beef-Exta $i3 rs % $i4 0oi frs,
quality $l2 80 60 sl3 IS second quality Sill 90 10 81
0oj third quality 81 20 I'D sll 90.
Prices of Store Cattle-worklns Oxen, Y pair, $50
$500, $3.50 % $500.
Mich Cows aud Calves from $3I, $50 SIS SIS 500
fearlings $50 % $50 two years old 80 % $4s three
Prices Of sheep and Lambs In Its - no. 81 rs "a 81.
20 40 rs each extra 81 80 I'd 80 30, or from % &c
Yb.
Hides o % Ole Taliow 10 Tic Y H.
Pelts sJIc "a 81 each Calf Skins loo v b.
Prices oi pntry Extra 10 "a 2oc prime IL ID Isle
Ecci 10 % lie, medium 10 "a lSic poor to medium IL
U lbc.
NIB. Deef-Extra and first quality includes nothing
but the best, large. fat, stall led 0xen second quality In
cluies the best grass-d Oxen, the best stalled Cows.
and the hest three year old Steers ordinary consists Of
Balls and the refuse Of lots
Shee-EIra includes Cosse,s AMI when those OF infe-
rtor quality are thrown out ofthe lot.
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In bankruptcy.

DIsTNCT OF MAINE, H.-This Il to give
notice that . second Meeting or the Crsdiiorl
OF Alansou Dunn Bankrupt, win be held Vt the
Onloe Of J. ID. fessenden Register In Bany ruptcy,
in said District, at City Rooms BIddsford on the
seventh day Of February. A. ID. 1863 st O'Clock 2.
~, Tor the purpose named In the Tweuty-seventh
section OF the BANKRUPT Act Of March IND is67,
and that third meeting Of said creditors vii 30
held at the same place on the second day Of Aafcn
A. ID. 1863 ut 10 O'Clock A. H., foI the purpose
named In the TWeuty-eig section o. aid Act
JOHN Y. SCAMM0S ssngnse
Feb 6 1864 21