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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

MATTERS IN CONGRESS. - The House OF
Representatives yesterday passed the bill pro-
yiding for the dscontinuance Of the freedmen s
Bureau in the Reconstructed States, with an
amendment providing that it shall cease abso-
lutely on the lst of January next. ....
The House Of Representatives will hold even
ing sessions during the remainder of this week
for general debate. =,
A committeeof conference on the tax bill
was yesterday appointed by the Senate nnc
House of Representatives,.
At g o'clock yesterday the House went into
Committee OF the Whole on the tariff bill
which was under consideration for two hours
=, A protracted debate on the funding bill oc
cured in the Senate yesterday.
Mcssrs Boyden, Conservative, and Dockery
Radical members Of the House OF Representa-
tives from North Carolina, yesterday took the
prescribed oath, and took their seats with The
Florida and other North Carolina members.
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Congress-.

In the Senate, yesterday, the bill for the
funding of the National debt underwent pro-
Ionged discussion. Mr.. Henderson moved to
amend by providing that the interest on the
new bonds should be four and one halt, four
aud three per ct. which was defeated by a large
majority. Mr.. FesseDden moved an amend
ment providing that the new bonds shall be
redeemable at the end Of ten years, instead OF
twenty, but the amendment was rejected. Mr.
Ramsey moved to strike out the last section OF
the BILL making contracts in gold valid which
was also rejected. Mr.. Wilson offered sub
stitute providing for the issue of ffty-year
bonds bearing five per ct. interest subject to q
national tax OF one per cent: per annum, and
free from local taxation. Without taking any
action on this, the Senate went into executive
session.
In the House of Representatives, a resolu-
ton of the West Virginia Legislature was pre-
sented, asking the passage of bill for the con-
struction of railroad from Washington to
Cincinnati. Mr. Ashley, introduced MIR. But
ler's resolution to tax bonds and other securi-
| ties of the u. s. ten per ct. A point:of order
was raised, and sustained by the Speaker, that
the bill must first be considered In Committee
Of Whole, as it was in the nature OF q Tax bill.
Mr.. Butler gave notice that he will at the
proper time move a suspension of the rules, SO
that the bill may be considered. Mr. Arnell
offered resolution for the appointment Of q
committee of three to investigate s'aleged out
RACES perpetrated upon Union men at the
South. Objection was made, and the resolu-
ton was not considered The Senate bill for
the discontinuance of the Freedmen's Bureau
was taken up, and after being strongly opposed
| by Mr.. Brooks and other Democrats was
amended so as to imperatively abolish the Bu-
reau il the reconstructed States after January,
and was then passed by strict party vote.
The remainder of the afternoon session was
occupied 10 a discussion of the Tariff bill. ~s
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lCOMMUNICATED.

After the decided expressions of our citizens,
generally, at the practice OF firing cannon in
the public streets, at public meetings, 1t IS
hoped it will be discontinued hereafter. There
is positive law of the corporation against it
besides which it is dangerous, as well as dam
aging to property, annoying to sick people, and
disapprovcd of by most OF the INHABITANTS
There is neither sense nor reason in because
those who wish TO hear noise, and smell pow
der without ball." can take the cannon outside
OF the corporation and fire them off there. Let
it not be said hereafter that the Conservatives
commenced this thing-for the citizens we're
not consulted about it, and the acts Of few
should not be charged 10 the MANY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14
GsNNN HgERCEANs

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, July 4.-The mar
kct this morning was quiet with light offerings.
Flour remains unchanged, with but little de-
mand for low grades; high grades in moderate
supply. The receipts of new Wheat are I'M
proving, and there were sales at 23O for rcd :;
white hold at 30 For Corn there is contn-
ued active demand with sales at l15 for white
and mixed and III for yellow. Rye quiet and
no transactions reported Nothing doing in
Oats and prices unchanged. 49, - -.
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~. MAGAZINES ~. =. -. -.
@5-T% AND REVIEWS,
3;;}" At FRENCHS .....s
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3;;i# -. At FRENCH'S- -,
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The Beauty Of Holiness illustrated by two
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plain, sl.25. Gilt, Sl.5O
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The History Of the Caliph Vathel1, by VIM.
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Buonaparte London edition. SIPS.
Bledsoe's Southern Review for July. =. 49,.
Nelly Brooke, a homely story, by Florence
Maryatt. Price 75c. ....- -.
Linda Tressel, by the author of Nina Balat-
ka.n 39c.
Sooner or Later, by Shirley Brooks. Illus
From Hand to Mouth. Soc.
Steven Lawrence Ycoman by Mrs. Edwards.
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Hans Preitman's Party, with other Ballads.
Price So - -.
The Murder of Bussey's Wood. an extraordi-
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Poor Humanity, by f. ", Robinson, author
of Christies Faith, etc. soc. '...I ...a
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Shakespeare, or the Fortunes of q Free Land,
by the author of Guy Livingstone. soc.
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Notre Dame, by Victor Hugo, 25c. ...-.
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Kitty's Glass Day, by Louisa M. Acott. 25c.
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A LExANDR1A TO FRANCE. +. ) E15SA
. The splendid French Barque FERRIkr
] 800 tons burthen, Captain RABARDY, COM
.mander, will sail for CALAIS, France, on or
about the 25th Of this month. -.
Good accommodations for first and second
class passengers. liz. ............-H ....... ,
Second Glass ....... ............... So "
(Wine included.)
For passage apply to the Captain on board, at
Thornton's wharf. ..'.:.:....... ~. i.--.. S.. ..
. P. S-Passengers for England can cross the
Channel from Calais to Dover III seventy min-
utes jy l4-eotd Z
~, ....-..' - FOR RENT 80, "a
EH$H The large new THREE. STORY BRICK
HOUSE, on the NJ E. corner of Prince and
Patrick streets, with water and gas and all the
modern improvements. Possession given i'm
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i..5 49, 81 - Real Estate a gents, No. 23, !
! tiy l4--tf, ,5.!...... Mansion House Buildings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

haFR1GHTFUL LEEP-A colored man, named
Thomas Reed, who lives IN the, house on the
Northwest corner Wide Water street and Mar
ket square, has been sick with bilious affec-
ton, and had been taking heavy doses Of qui-
nine during Thursday night. On yesterday he
was deirious from its effects and the doctor
had cautioned his wife against leaving him
alone, lest he should perhaps leap from the
window of his room, which is on the third
story. About dustla evening, she left the
room for a moment, and hearing some noise
rushed in, in time to see him leap head fore
most from the window, q distance Of IS feet
from the pavement below. ,... .5..... -.
The stairs to the second story are outside the
house and in falling, he aught. on the banis-
ter and landed safe on his head, on the pave
ment of Little Water street: We say, safe,
because; incredible as it may appear, he picked
himself up, and with the guidance of his wife,
who had rushed down expecting to find his
maDgled remains, he deliberately walked up
two fights of steep stairs to his room. - 49, .-.
We found him in his right senses, able to
converse, and as he said himself ''not feeling
much the worse. " II. o:Ua-:.5u o..: @... yai&. I.
He had an ugly cash in his head, but no
bones broken, SO fer as We or he could find out
Norfolk Journal. :, ~ -''-', "s- .-- III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14
THOMAS a. BALL. GRAYsoN TYLER
T An D 4 GEN CY
OFFLCES-Gainesville Depot Manassas Gap
Railroad, and Buckland, Prince
NNilliorn nnnnArr W

OFFLCES-Gainesville Depot, Manassas Gap
Railroad, and Buckland, Prince
William county, Va.
The subscribers having assoCiated themselYe8
for the purpose Of buying and selling lands in
Fauquier, Prince William and adjoining cOun-
ties, are prepared to offer to purchasers NUN
Der of farms, containing from 700 to 1000 acreg,
at prices ranging from s. to $40 per acre
Parties desiring TO locate in this State, will DO
well to examine the lands we offer before pur-
chasing elsewhere
Will attend the depot ut Gainesville, and 1T
/ Buckland daily, and be prepared to take care
Of and show parties the property we offer.
This immediate vicinity offers great induce
ments in the way Of rail and turnpike roads ~
the markets of Alexandria, Georgetown and
| Washington, distant IS TO 40 miles, and from
| to miles from Warrenton, on the Orange and
| Alexandria +. r., the county seat Of FauQuier
No section OF the State possesses greater ad-
vantages for grazing, fruit culture and farm
| ing its nearness to market enabling producers
to place in the above market daily the surplus
| products Of fruits, vegetables, &C..
Flour and grsts mills are numerous. At
Buckland miles from Gainesville, O. large
woollen factory is in successful operation, al
fording g home market for wool ana other pro-
ducts. The water and health Of this section Is
unsurpassed.
We will be glad TO furnish information TO all
parties desiring it, with foil descriptions Of the
lands. Terms Of sale will be liberal Address,
BALL y T4LER
p. O. Gainesville Depot
Prince William CO., Va
Referencas-R. w. Downman. ESQ.,, Wash
ington, D. G.; Gen. Daniel Ruggles, US. Land
and Immigration Company, New York. N. b.
Washington, esq, Wnrrenton, Va. ap
7. OUDOUN AND FAUQUIER LANDS
IL .... .. FOR SALE.
am authorized to sell about fifty Of the most
desirable farms in Loudoun and FauguieT coun-
tics ARTHUR J.. hOGEhS,
.'. Attorney at Law and Land agent.
ap l5-6m MlddleDurg Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

1G In reply to frequent complaints, Of late,
Of irregularity in the receipt OF the Gazette, we
can only say that the fault is not ours. The
papers are carefully put up, and mailed in time,
and why they do not reach their destination
regularly We cannot tell. We would call the
attention Of postmasters and mail agents to this,
and request their cooperation in preventing
further delays and Irregularities. Z" ~: - ::
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Gen. Stoncman has appointed James S.
Upton Judge of the Fifteenth Cireurt, vice
Fulton, resigned. 5A4sl II .A.-
James H. McGhee, an old citizen Of Hano-
yer county, was killed yesterday. - ISL
Another registration, to take place before
the August election, is being prepared for at
military headquarters. Il ~ - -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14
FARE REDUCED

This old and reliable line Of Stages from Al
exandria via Fairfax G. e., ChantiIly Pleasant
Valley, Arcoa, Aide, Middleburg, UpperVilIe,
Paris. Berry's Ferry and Wildwood to Winches-
ter, is now running as follows, viz:
Leaves Alexandria THURSDAYS, THU
DAYS and SATURDAYS at o'clock q. m :
or on the arrival of the Northern mail. and Up,
perville on WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS and
SUNDAYS at Am, and arrives vt Wlnches-
ter, connecting with the cars for Baltimore, and
stages for CapOn Springs and Stanton. -,
Returning leaves. Winchester on U ESDA l )
and Upperville on WEDNESDAYS, FRI
DAYS and SUNDAYS, at 6 g. m. and arrives
in Alexandria in time fortho cars for Baltimore
and the North. 49,. ~,
Fare from Alexandria to FFaiEfsx G. H.S5 %
&C a. ->" Middleburg... ~
" " UpperYille.... 5O
Other points in proportion.
AS this line can be relied upon throughout
the whole year, and the proprietor pledges ms
personal attention to the comfort and safety OF
his passengers Che driving himself over great
er portion of the route} the trsvolling, Paotic
may rest assured that his best efforts VIII Dc eA-
erted to merit their patronage.
Ofices-At Mansion House, AleXandrlAi
Amos Fox's Saloon, Fairfax Q, H. 4. Z,
Broun's Store, Middleburg, and Taylor &
Keiger's store, Winchester:
~ FNTg PATENT COMBINED BRACE
M WI. AND .SUSPENDER.
Have received the agency for this city OF the
PATENT BRACE AND SUSPENEEr
which for comfort is unequaIed. Call and OK
anime them. n-..-.
Wholesale trade furnished at factory prices
; 49,. s......., ~ CHARLES W. GREEN
iyl8 ,..s.-....'.. - -0... So, King street:
EASTERN HEARINGS. ..s..a.- .s IT,.
50 bbls prime Eastern Herrings. just received
IN j St9 ls4 3Rd Tor VIZ H. T. T. powLE Jn CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

LORD BRoUaHAM's HOUSE AT CANNES. -
This house, SO we'll known to visitors in the
south of France, has beea sold to Count Won
Bismarck. General .BuloW lately visited Can
mes in order to see if he could obtain the resi-
dence in question for the Prussian Premier,
though scarcely hoping to obtain it. Mr.. Nor
ton, who is acting for the present Lord, sent
to London for instructions, and received q:
telegram the same evening . Until now the
Chateau Eeonore has not been to let, but we
can refuse nothing to Count Won Bulow. or
Count Won Bismarck The affair is now con-
cluded, and the residence Of the illustrious
Englshman is to become that Of the still more
illustrious German. : ~ Gs.lfi't 40 {
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

The Washington Chronicle calls Gen. Nc,
Clellan "a traitor and Fitz John Porter do.
Now, we do not believe that this '''style' is &C
ceptable to any right thinking people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

Mr.. Thaddeus Stevens writes to Lancaster,
Pa, that he did not oppose, in the House o.
Representatives, funeral honors to the late Mr.
Buchanan. -, + ig.Sl4iI, .,g<r ~. g ..a,gEs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

The Washington Chronicle wants Congress
to establish territorial government in Alaska,
pass the Southern Electoral vote bill! over the
veto, (which is expected,) and propose the
One Presidential Term amendment, before 1t
adiourns. -, ...fs ..,ss,ss@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

Ratification meetings are held by the Con-
servatiYes in all sections of the country. There
is much enthusiasm. Gov. Seymour was greet
ed on his way home, in Western New York,
with salutes, &c. -, - 800. " y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

Five hundred Mormons, in charge Of Elder
Perry, arrived at New York on Sunday from
Liverpool They are on their way to Utah
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

Gen. Sherman has stated that he is in favor
of Grant: OF course heia. He was question
ed in St. Louis, and so declared himselt-but
his questioners, it is said, gave him unmistak-
able signs, that they were not in favor Of Grant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

The Radical presses, whilst asseverating that
Seymour and Blair is a very aoeak ticket are
putting forth all their energies to oppose it
showing that it is much stronger even, in their
estimation, than they would make believe.
They knew full we'll that it is strong ticket. 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

4 Gov. Yarmouth, Of Louisiana, was ln'
aueurated yesterday in the presence Of. the
Legislature OF that State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

The Richmond Dispatch calls the Bankrupt
Notices, published, ''signs Of that financial dis
solution Of Southern men which is, pouring
wealth into the pockets Of Radical officials. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14
MARINE HEST.
Port OF ALEXANDRIA-JULY ID
AR RIFED

ARRIVED. --.'-. ..
Steamer James s. Green, Inman, New York,
to M. Eldridgo & Co.. -. ....
~ SAILED. ... ...... .... ......
. .Brs Essex, Soper, Boston, by American Coal
Company. =. ... -. *. ..'-,.
fScbr. Charles A. Jones, Griffin, Boston, by
Central Coal Company. .'.. 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

The South Carolina Legislature selects Unit
ed States Senators to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14
HumnicuEt VS.. Bond.

The New Nation makes its threatened ez-
posure Of the political tergiVersations OF Judge
Bond, the Radical Register of Bankruptcy
The article is too long to be copied entire. We,
therefore, make the following summary:
Hunnicutt first met Bond at GordonsVllle, IN
April 1867. He professed to be Republican
of the most radical sect. He said he had pur-
chased a farm in Orange county, tor $4,000
in gold, and that he did not desire any ottee;-
Later ia the day, however, he solicited II. FOR
letter to Judge underwood, RECOMMENDING.
him as fit person for Register in Bankruptcy.
The letter was given, AID Bond went to Alexan-
dria and finally obtained the desired office. J.
When he came to Richmond he professor TO
be the warmest friend of Hunnicutt. The lat
ter soon found, however, that Bond was "a per
feet budget Of egotism and Wlthal perfect ty-
rant" Mr.. Hunnicutt says: ...... i q
| ''Such was his conduct, rs to excite disgust,
and finally contempt. We say his only objects
were office money, rule, and .dlctatlon to all
Virginians. !, He! avoWed to us that Elrgl
mans had not the brains to run the political ma
chinery of the State, and it was subject OF
consideration with him whether he should be
Governor, judge, or United States Senator:
We began to look on the man with wonder and
amazement.' a.. :. l--1-,. az a. . g.
He goes on to state that Bond finally brought
to him petition in favor Of General Mulford
for the Office of Collector of internal Revenue
of this city, which he declined to sign, where
upon Bond left the ..'New Nation office with
threat and OATH" withdrew his patronage
from that paper, aud'sent it to the Alexandria
Estate Journal This conduct is character
lied as !smean, base and wicked. !" Repubh-
cans are warned against afhl llatlng Politically
with Bond lie is not regarded as Republi-
can at all. He is branded with ':eternal zipfa-
my w. EEe is detested by Hunnicutt. He is
POLITICALLY dead, - etc. The expose winds up
as follows: ralz~l5 r.. ..al,s,. -...... .1agf..
I'VE warn Republicans of Virginia against
Il. G.. Bond. Ne have no respect Tor him as a
man, a. gentleman, or "a Republican. We be-
lieve he would sell his God, his country and his
SOUL for money and Office. We can always be
found in our office ''-Rich. Nears. ~. div,
. L. o..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

The Fourth Of July Grafton Of ''Col. E.
W. Dennis, Judge advocate Of the military dis
trict, at Charleston, S. c., !" was 8 laudation of
the administration of Gen. Sickles while in
command in that district !! Sublime and pa
riotic celebration of the Fourth OF July! 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

COSTA R'Sr NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
.. 81. -. For Rats, Reaches, Ants, &c.
"COSTAKS" BED-BUG EXTER,
A LiQuid-Kills-' Sure thing"
"COSTAR'S' INSECT POWDER, 49,.
..:. ... ~. For Pleas Moths, Insects, &c.
"COSTAR'S' CORN SOLVENT,
... .. 49,. For Corns, Bunions, &c.
"COSTAK'S' BUCkTuORN SALVE.
. .. ..... For Cuts, Burns, Bruises, &c,
"COSTAR'S' BISHOP PILL. ...--,,
Sugar coatcd) Dinner Pill.
"COSTAR'S" COUGH REMEDY,
... -. e. . For Coughs, Colds, sc.
"COSTARS'l BITTER-S WEET and
I'LL ORANGE BLOSSOMS,
Beauties the Complexion.
Makes the Skin fresh and fair.
Gs- III Bowarc!!l Of all worthless imita-
tons.
Signature. ... 49,
aass- 25c and SOC sizes kept by all Druggists.
As9- ST sizes. sent by mail on receipt of price.
ne 81 pays for any three S1sizes by express.
Nss- S. pays for eight 81 sizes by Express.
-" Address
-. HENRY r. COSTAR,
612, Broadway, N. Y.
Z. S. LEADBBATER.
HENRY COOK.
-.....t JAMES ENTWISLE.
.-.... JANNEY s. CO.,
Alexandria, Va.
And at Wholesale il 81 the cities and large
towns in the u. 5. le Sly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14
ColOred SenatOrS---LetGer from BE.
L!;'it .--'A - Summer ..:.--. ..,....

DEAR SIR: have nevergiven any opinion
in regard to the Senatorial question ID your
State, except to express regret that the gold
en- opportunity should be lost Of making q col
ored citizen Senator from South Carolina. :
Such Senators if competent, would be u pow
erful support to the cause of equal rights. His
presence alone would be a constant testimony
and argument Nothing could do SO much to
settle the question of equal rights forever in
the United States. The howl against the ne
gro which is sometimes heard in the Senate
would cease. A colored Senator would be as
good as constitutional amendment, making
all backward steps impossible. [ write now
frankly in reply to your inquiry, and without
any purpose of interfering in your election.
Y on will pardon my anxiety for the cause
have so much at heart. Ls@..-.l ....-l' ...,'-..
Al Accept my best wishes, and believe me, dear
sir, faithfully yours, CHARLES SUMNER /
70 THADDEUs K. SAsPoRTAs, Esq, Co!um-
bia, s. O. 49,. 80. 40. !!
Senate Chamber, Ju7y 3, 1868. +
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

Some of the newspapers now charge e:rtro
prices for notices of base bali clubs and their
games. 1c.ara -. 4.a&G L4l45gE. aFG'. -! I|
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

Mr.. Senator Sumner after advising his
friends in Virginia to send colored Represen'
tatiyes to Congress, now advises his friends in
South Carolina to elect eolored Senators to
Congress from, that State. Well let them dc
80! There is a Northern sentiment now, in
the case. We shall see what that is, 80 -. -. ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-14

MERCY ATLAsT. Coy. Merrill on Monday
pardoned Mrs. Catharine Macardle, the old
lady who has has been in the State penitentia-
ry for four years. This old woman, full ofms.
ternal devotion, heroically sacrificed herself to
save her son from the gallows. The son had
killed his father, and the mother, to avert the
doom from her offspring, claimed and confessed
that il was she who had committed the murder
and on her own confession was condemned to
be hung. Governor Stone committed her SEN
tence to imprisonment for life. The poor Wo-
man, after one or two attempts to commit sui
eide in the Jackson county JAIL was finally
sent to the penitentiary, and in the gloomy
clasp Of that prison she has been for four years
waiting and praying for death. When We visit.
ed the penitentiary last fall she was shrivelled
in body and nearly so in mind. For four years
she had received no word or tidinga from. her
friends. Sixty-ive years old, with her right
arm palsied and helpless, abandoned by all of her
blood, victim to heroic motherly deYoti on,
and with the light Of earth, and seemingly that
of Heaven, shut from her, she was truly as
sad an object as ever trod the winepress of
woe. Many persons have interested them
selves in her behalf; and at last, thro ugh the
kindness of the Governor, the chains are strick-
en- from her aged limbs, and she is once more
free, but we fear not happy.-Des. MoineS
(IoWo) State Register. s.3M.. .s.uG