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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

ssGen. Blair's Letter" is now the prlnclpa
card in the hands of the Radical leaders, The.
think it isa trump card. They may hn<
themselves mistaken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

A great number of horses, especially those
employed on the Street Railroad lines, have
died recently in New York, from the extreme
heat Of the weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

It is now quite evident that if the funding
bill passes the House at all it will be by very
small majority, and so amended as to meet Sc
rious objections in the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

The President veto message on the South
ern electoral vote bill was submitted to the
Cabinet yesterday, and UNANIMOUSLY approved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

The best informed judgment is that Con
gress will not adjourn until next Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

Caterpillars abound this year, in severa por-
tons of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

The Cotton prospects are represented to b.
encouraging, generally, in the cotton growing
States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

The National Convention of the New Jeru-
salem (Swedenborgian) Church met at Port
land, Maine, on the 10th instant. The at
tendance was large, and composed of ministers
of the church and lay delegates from State
associations.
Vessels from Europe report number Of ice
bergs In the Atlantic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

A dispatch in one of the radical papers, stat
ing that MIR. Sawyer, elected Senator by the
Legislature of South Carolina, is politically op-
posed to the majority of Congress, is ascertain
ed to have emanated from one of the defeated
candidates, Or. Mackey, and is pronounced
to be entirely without foundation. The rumor
of his having been blockade runner
during the war, is also, denied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

Allowing DAUaHTER.-Last Thursday, JUS

Allowing DAUGHTER. Last Thursday, JUS
tice s. B. Corbett, of Alexandra county, Va,
came to Washington with a coored girl named
Melvina Tyler, in search of Nat Tyler, the
father of the girl, whom she charged with the
suspicion of stealing about 5000 in money and
watch chain from a colorcd man named VIM.
Motion A warrant was issued Tor Tyler by
Justice Tucker, and Lieut.. GesslOrd directed
Sergt. Vernon to 20 to the house OF Tyler ana
arrest him. 1t was soon apparent to the Jus
tice and the officers, who knew Tyler well, that
the charge against the old man was dodge OF
the actual thieves 10 throw suspicion off them
selves Tyler, conscious of his innocence, pro-
posed to go over to Virginia as soon as posi-
BILE. Yesterday the suspicious OF the police
were proven correct. A son of Justice Corbett
went to the First precinct station, and informed
the lieutenant that the daughter of Nat Tyler
had confessed that she took the box that con
tanned the money, and hid it in q corner OF .
hay-stack, and her lover who needed money
took that out. Nat Tyler went over with Mr..
Corbett and was dismissed, and returned to his
labor in this city, We understand that the
girl is now in custody to be disposed of accord
ing to law; but her lover and the money have
not been found The fact that Nat. Tyler
was over in Virginia on the 18th gave his low
ing daughter opportunity to cast suspicion on
him, in order to shield her lover and herself
Washington Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

The death Of Judge Wilmot, some time ago,
lett but four Judges upon the bench of the
Court Of Claims. There are now over twenty
applicants for this place. The President, it is
said, has stated that he should appoint some
one from the South, as there was a very large
amount of claims from the Southern States,
and no one to look after them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

We learn that the 100000 loan Of the
Pittsburg aud ConnelIsvillc road has been all
slken, the Baltimore and Ohio Company hav-
ing taken the last 5000, 900 on Saturday. This
being the case; there is nothing further to i'm
medic the progress OF this week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18
ALEXANDRIA.

SOUTHERN RAILROADS The Secretary of
War has inaugurated new policy regarding
Southern railroads. Many Of these have been
indebted to the Government for long time on
account of material purchased at the close of
the war, and several of them, though able, have
neglected to make payments. 10 all such cases
it is in contemplation to appoint Government
receivers to take full possession of such roads,
and control and operate them till the debt is
paid. Several roads have already been taken
possession of in this manner, which is in &C
cordance with the terms of the contracts enter
ed into when the Government material was
purchased. Those roads which are really un-
able to pay, will be as leDiently dealt with as
Justice to the Government will allow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18
VIRGINIA WIS.

The Fredericksburg Herald says Ou
Thursday last the mill Of Mr.. Jesse Stubs in
Stafford county was destroyed by fire. The
origin of the f:e is unknown. 1t was large
corn mill, and had attached a most excellent
carding machine About one hundred barrels
of corn and thousand pounds of wool were
burnt The mill was nearly new. The loss is
probably about $1,000, on which there was no
insurance. With energy of character Mr.. s.,
was in the woods next day after the ire, get
ting timber for another mill.
In the several trials Of Jeter Philips, Judge
Christian was occupied nearly sixty days. This
was heavy drain on time and patience,
and We may say purse also. costing the Judge
some $500, for which according to law, he re-
ceives no compensation whatever.
A P. Routt, Agent, sold on the l4th inst,
portion of the farm of NJ. Garrett, near Som.
erset, in Orange county, to Messrs. B. & j.
Jarell, of Ohio, consisting of two hundred and
fifty acres Of land, at $50 per acre.
Much complaint is made of the dirty condi
tion in which wheat is coming to market. Farm
ers would find it greatly to their interest to at,
tend more carefully to having it we'll cleaned.
Two new schools are to be organized at the
University of Virginia, those of Applied Mathe-
mates and Chemical Technology.
MORE FRAUDS. Senator Howard yesterday,
submitted partial report of the investigation
of the Joint Committee on Ordnance. The
report embodies some more important points
of testimony, and vast mass of which IS sub
mitted, and will be printed.
The report charges General Dyer with being
corruptly interested in contracts for supplying
ordnance, and charges Gen. D. with making
numerous and costly experiments with arms
and proiectiles since the war, with view to
his private emolument; with neglecting and
misrepresenting useful Inventions and with
mutiating and destroying the records of his
department and different arsenals to conceal his
operations @-'-L
They submit, in conclusion, the following:
Resolred 6y the Senate of the United States
the House of Repres entatlves concurrlpg,)
That the President be respectfully requested to
remove Brevet Major General A. b. Dyer from
the position of Chief of Ordnance, War De-
partment. -
The Washington Star states that Isaac J -.
Lash, member of Congress elect from the Fifth
North Carolina District left home four weeks
ago to come to Washington, and has not been
seen since His mail has been coming ON since
the time of his leaving home, but no one has
heard from him either here or at his home in
North Carolina His friends fear that he has
been fouly dcaltwith, but for what purpose and
by whom does not seem apparent, as he was
man Of correct habits and personally popular
wherever known An active search has been
entered upon to ascertain his fate"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

1t is reported in Richmond that all the po-
lice who will not vote for the un- Constitutional
Constitution will be discharged We trust that
they will all stand firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

Stock FoRGERIEs.-No clue has been dis
covered as yet to the forgers Of the Erie and
other stock counterleits in New York recently.
One theory is, that the supposed principal got
off by the California steamer that left last week,
with the intention Of going to South America ;
others think he has gone to Europe. The lat
ter conjecture can hardly be correct, IS rogue
who was smart enough to be-toOl all Wall
street, would hardly make for q port 18th which
the police authorities here are in close telc-
graphic communication. His partner is under
stood to have invested his ill-gotten gains in
$l45, 900 gold coin just before making his exit.
The whole amount of the frauds, however,
turns out to have been greatly exaggerated.
The sum total will not exceed 100000. That
would seen to be certain. Yet the depreciation
in the general stock market resulting from the
panic which followed the discovery Of the
swndle is not less than $4,000, 900!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

The King of the Fejee Islands, finding him
self unable to pay the indemnity claimed by
the United States government for the murder
and the cannibalistic ''eating' of the crews of
two American whalers, proposes, through bis
Prime Minister, Mr.. G. S. Hare, to sell to our
government the three islands which were mort
gagged for the payment Of the indemnity, de-
Quoting the forty five thousand dollars due.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

The board of health of New York has re-
solved to disinfcct the streets and alleys of that
city. Precaution is their watchword. The
only cure for epidemics is to prevent them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

Bayne, the colored radical, at Norfolk, has
had one of the colored men, who was lately en-
gagged in assauIting him, arrested. Chandler S
friends have not "extinguished" Bayne yet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

The "ERIE CONTROVERSY" between Drew
and Vanderbilt, has been finally settled, on
these terms: Daniel Drew's loan has been
paid. He is allowed to keep lis hypothccated
stock at 70, and as he had it at ten cts. less the
operation will put nearly S500,OO0 into the
company's cxchequer. Drew ceases to be a
director, and it is understood he has also ceas-
ed to be a stakeholder. Vanderbilt sells the
company $50,00O,0OO of the new stock, about
the average Of the sales Of the convertible
bonds, which are to be retired and cancelled
There are other arrangements and stipulations,
but these are understood to be the more i'm
portant features.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

It is reported from Washington that an
agent of the Dominican Government has been
there several days, and it is understood has COM
pleted with Secretary Seward the negotiation
for the sale of the Bay of SANTANA to the United
States. The price to be paid is somewhere be-
tween 81, 100000 and $4,000 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

WASHINGTON ITEMS. -Thcrc have been 4
number of deaths during the week from the
effects of the heat Deaths have been among
the aged and those addicted to the use of in
toxicating drinks. Quite q number OF citizens
have been Frustrated with cholera morous, and
there have been several deaths from this COM
plant.
Mr.. A. T. Klmmell, proprietor Of the Kim
nell House, on G street, died at his residence
Yesterday morning, aged fifty five years. Mr..
Kimmell had been q resident of Washington
for nearly forty years, and was for long
period engaged in the livery stable business.
Herman Kab boarding at the Steuben
House, on Pennsylvania avenue, attempted yes
terday to terminate bis existence by hanging
himself. In this design his efforts were frus-
trated. Domestic troubles are assigned as the
| cause of this attempt at suicide.
Cropley, Donnelly, and Gladmon, against
whom the grand jury have found true bills OF
Indictment for the killing OF James Gray, in
Georgetown, on the night of the 4th inst,
| were brought before Judge Wylie, yesterday,
on writ Of habeas corpus, with view OF be-
ing released on bail. An examination OF sew
eral witnesses satisfied Judge WyIle. OF the
innocence of Gladmon and Donnelly, and he
therefore ordered them discharged Crop
ley was held to bail in the sum OF 81 900 for
his appearance before the Criminal Court
John Fl. Soper, aged tbirty-tWo years. came
from his labor in the navy yard on Friday even
ing last, July II, and after eating supper went
out and has not since been seen or heard Of.
ANEW PROFESSIONALLY Memphis, ST..
Louis, and Iron Mountain Railroad Companies.
organized under the laws Of Arkansas and Mis-
svuri, have come forward and proposed to
provide permanent and secure levees tor all the
inundated region west of the Mississippi be-
low St. Louis as low down as Helena in Ar
kansas. This district is commonly known as
the St. Francis District, and comprises over
four million acres Of aluVlal land. They ask
the Government to guarantee a small amount
of first mortgage bonds upon completed le-
wee and railroad.
In consideration OF this assistance, the com
panies agree to build the levees keep them in
perpetual repair, and open up their rich lands
Of which they now control nearly a million
acres, to providing homesteads for the landless,
who will settle and improve the same, and as
these persons are unable to pay for these lands,
they propose to give credit not exceeding
twenty years, at the low rate Of interest of
three per cent. per annum, to all such as de-
sire it. .'..- ~. -.-..
These lands constitute some OF the richest
cotton lands on the continent.
The "Gad.ites is the recent name given to
young ladies who are continually promcnading
the streets.
The total number Of deaths from the heat
in New York, in five days, Is said to be $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

The Frederick (Md) Union announces that
gold bearing quartz has been discovered on a
spur of the Blue Ridge Mountain, near and ad-
iacent to Frederick city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

At New York yesterday there was con-
tined activity and advance in Government Sc
curitiea In Border State stocks there was a
marked Improvement in North Caroinas and
Tennessees, the former advancing la2 per ct.
Missouri and Virginia 6s we're unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18
GOmpTGsSs

In the Senate, yesterday, J. d. Abbott,
Senator elect from North Carolina for the term
ending March 4th, 1871, and John Pool, SEN
ator elect for the term ending March 4th, 1873,
were admitted to seats The bill providing for
the issue of three per ct. temporary loan certl-
icates was taken up and passed. The Deficiency
Appropriation bill was taken up and a num-
Der of amendments were adopted. John >.
Harris and VIM. Pitt Kellogg, Senators elect
from Louisiana for the terms ending IN 1871
and 1873, were sworn in and took their seats;
The new Committee of Conference on the Dill
authorizing the temporary supplying or Vacah-
cies in the Executive Departments, made re-
port which was adopted.
At the evening session the House bill to pay
Henry 8. St. Marie $4,000 for his services IN
procuring the arrest of John IL. Surrat was
passed. The bill making the appropriation
for the purchase of Alaska was then called up
and amended, by striking out the first section
of the bill, which gives the consent OF Congress
to the stipuations of the treaty also, by strlk-
ing out the preamble, which claims the JOINT
power of the House with the Senate and the
President to conclude treaties. The bill then
passed. Bills to aid 10 the improvement OF the
Rock Island and Des Moines rapids, and to
exempt certain vessels trading to Canada from
tonnage fees were passed. The bill regulating
the rights of married women in the District OF
Columbia was then called up, and, after some
discussion, laid over Mr. Wilson then called
I'D the bill to reduce the military peace estab
ishment of the y. S. which was read and made
the order of the day for to day. The deficiency
appropria ton bill was then taken up and the
bill finally passed.
In the House of Representatives, the FUND
ing bill was taken up in Committee or the
Whole. A long discussion ensued and several
amendments were agreed to. The committee
then rose. The House refused to concur in
the Senate amendments to the Indian Appro-
priation bill, and it was referred to commit
tee of conference. At the evening session the
House resumed consideration of the Fun ding
bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

A CURIOUS SIGHT. y yesterday q curious
sight was witnessed in the canal. From early
morn until nightfall dead fish, turtles, frogs and
cells were floating down, and the water changed
to beautiful green, and became so clear that
the bottom could be seen without difficulty.
1t has been estimated that twenty or thirty
thousand fish must have so foated down dur
ine the day. The real cause of this WHOLESALE
slaughter is as yet unknown. Some assert
that it was caused by the sinking of canal
boat loaded with lime; others that a sulphur
spring above Clark Ferry suddenly burst yes
terday moroing, and others again that they
were affected by coal oil refuse from refinery
near Rockville. -Harrisbug Guard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18
NT E w S A LOO n.
GEORGE STEUEENAGLE

No. 80, ROYAL STREET,
opposite the Market House The new saloon
has been handsomely fitted up, and, with the
excellent stock Of LIQUORS and ShGARS a.
ways kept in the bar, oilers superior attractions
The proprietor invites his friends and the pub
lie GENERALLY to give him Il call. His Vaults
supplied with LAGER BEER from the best
Broweries in the county, and he will give a re-
ward of $50 to any ono who can produce bet
ter article Of that beverage than can be obtain
ed from his establishment. jy G-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

The candidates on the ''Presidential ticket"
on both sides, have, for the time, gone into re-
tirement. Gov Seymour is frustrating" st
his own residence, Gen. Grant is in the far
West, Gen. Blair is going to make trip to the
Rocky mountains, and Mr.. Colfax is to seek
shade and quiet as soon as Congress adjourns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

The "Gad.ites" is the recent name given to
young ladies who are continually promcnading
the streets.
The total number of deaths from the heat
in New York, in five days, is said to be $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

POLITICS AND FINANCES.-ln the debate IN
the House of Representatives, yesterday, on
financial subjects, Mr.. Thaddeus Stevens said
he thought it the duty of the Government,
with the accumulating gold, to expend one
half OF it in redeeming the fvetWenties in ad
vance of their ia ling due. After they fell due
no ono could object to their redemption. lie
had understood the gentleman from Illinois
| MIR. Ross to say that the bonds should be
paid according to the New York platform.
What was that platform?
Mr.. Ross. TO pay the five twenies in law
full money. $685.. u,,,
MIR. Stevens. What do you ell "lawlul
money!"
MIR, Ross. Grceubacks. That it your doc
trine and mine, you know. Laughter.
| Mr.. Stevens. | hold to the Chicago plat
form, and as | understand it on that point, to
the New York platform, that those bonds shall
be paid Just according to the original contract
4 Member. The law.
Mr.. Stevens. According to the law.
Mr.. Pike. The spirit and letter Of the con
tract.
Mr.. Stevens. What was that law? That
interest should be paid up to a certain time at
6 per cent in coin. After the bonds fell due
they would be payable IN money, IN money Just
as the gentleman from Illinois Mr.. Ross I'M
derstood it just as he Mr.. Stevens under
stood it; just as all understood it when the law
was enacted just as it was explained on the
floor dozen times by the chairman Of the
Committee of Ways and Means. If he knew
that any party 10 the country would 80 far pay
ing in coin that which was payable IN money,
(thus enhancing the debt ehalf;) if he knew
there was such q platform, and such deter
min alton on the part of his own party, he
would, with Frank Blair and all, vote for the
other party. He would vote for no such swim
die on the taxpayers of the country. lie would
vote for 10 such speculation in favor OF the
large bondhoIders and milionnaires. lie repea-
ted, Though it was hard to say it, that II
even Frank Blair stood on the platform OF pay
ing according to the contract, and 1.-THE Repub-
lcan candidate stood on the platform of paying
boated SPECTATORS twice heamOunt agreed to
be paid to them, and of taxing his constituents
to do 80, he would vote for Frank Blair, even
if a worse man than Seymour headed the tic
ket Much excitement and sensation.
Mr.. Ross. The Democratic doors are still
open, and the gentleman can be taken in.
Laughter.
las for taking in" Mr.. Stevens, We pre-
sumo Mr.. Ross speaks for himself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

Major PETER II. WOODWARD, Manager
Bath county, ie 29-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-18

These lands constitute some OF the richest
cotton lands on the continent.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-04-28

: 4 O1Da. ACI0o-lSO OARROYs
"A Of Salphuric, Muriatic and Hitrie Acids 'ia'
Ia siore and for sale st reduced prices BY
b. O. KIRK eco.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-04-28
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Lost!

AN THURSDAY, APRIL 18th, BsTwEEN
NJ Virginia CITY und Carson q Largo roll OF pa
pcrs, connected with the Land onaeo q Carson.
The tinder will be suitably rewarded by leaving
them at The GotD HILL NEWS once, or n tns
spis.if WARREN T. LooKHART.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-07-28

miniously seek safety o. base promotion by a
dastardlv denial or treacherous betrayal of ":
but still / can accord to those who cOnscten'
tiOusly differ with me what claim for myself
perfect and entire sincerity In folio wing the die
tates of duty. Nv recent intercourse with mauy
Federal soldiers has convinced me that there
are thousands aud tens of thousands of them
who occupy this ground-wbO are fully deter
mined that the rights of all the States shall be
preserved inviolate, and who are prepared to
defend the Constitution and its guarantees at all
hazards. They will not alloy unco1'
stitutional legislation to fix, by means
OF military tyranny negro dominion
in the South. They will not consent
to see ten States, in time of profound peace,
kept under the rule of the bayonet, and they
will demand. as the Southern States have in
good faith accepted aud kept the terms offered
them, that they shall take their place in the
Union as equal paJ tners in the great family of
States. Let us determine that, though tits not
mortal to command success, well do more
we'll deserve 1t. ] conjure our people to dedi-
cate all their energies to the work before u.s.
Oroanize clubs in every locality; send speak ers
through alt the land to arouse the people. Try
to convince the negro that we are his real
frier ds; but If he will not be convinced, and is
eth joined to his idols convince him, at least,
thai be n ust look to those idols whom he serves
as his gods to feed and cothe him. Agree
among yourselves, and act firmly on this agree
ment, that you Will not employ any one who
votes the radical ticket Use all the means that
are placed In your hands to control this element
by which the radical party seek to degrade us
while they secure success and we can turn their
batteries against themselves.