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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

WARNING TO AGE CoNCEALERs. Ladies,
it is sometimes dangerous to conceal your exact
ages. We will give you case in point, that
only occurred in the summer Of the part
year. A lady, as far back as 1925, insured her
life for the benefit of her relatives. She only
died few months ago. but, on coming to
compare her age, as given by herself at the
time Of effecting the insurance, with that on
the certificate of births required by the Office
to be obtained after death, from the parish re-
gister, it was found that although the lady was
10 reality torty-twS years old in 1926 she only
owned to thirty five, and paid premiums on
that scale for torty-two years. The office, had
it been SO disposed, might have declared the
policy absolutely forfeited. 1t took more
generous course !; the policy was admitted as
claim, but from the amount that would have
come to the legatees, if all had been in order,
the difference of premium between thlrty-five
and forty.two, for forty-two years. with inter
est and compound interest thereon, from the
period that each premium became due, was
deducted. The legatees thus received not
more than halt the nominal amount stated on
the policy, 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

The supplementary currency bill finally
passed the Senate yesterday, after being con-
siderably sborn of it's proportions. Notwith
standing the diatribes of Mr.. Sherman and
others, against the wild spirit of speculation
which they assert. prevails by reason of the
practice ofthe city banks in paying interest to
the country banks for deposits, the Senators
from the agricultural districts would not con-
sent to prohibition of the practice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

Persons in the beef business in Texas are now
beginning to supply our merchant marine with
canned beefsteaks, warranted to keep fresh
'sunder the line for an indefinite period, and
the tables of Southern epicures with beef hams
that are the daintiest things in that way yet
brought to market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

1t is though that the 20 per ct. bill, for the
benefit Of. the Clerks in the departments IL
Washington, may yet be passed in "modl
fed form" gam. ...........
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

Cor. Sec'y Ed. Association of Virgins

The extensive estate of the late Washington
Berry, known as Metropolis View, about one
mile north Of the city, and comprising 333
acres of prime land, lair proportion OF which
is timber, was sold yesterday in lots to suit
purchasers The prices paid was from SIS to
s525 per acre, according to the situation Of the
lot. The last named price was received for
the lot containing the mansion house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

The Baltimore Gazette comments, justly,
upon the cool impudence with which subordi
nate Radicals official nowadays undertake
TO cover up their own shameless breaches Of
trust by charging the President with conniving
at frauds for which they alone are responsible,
and Of which they alone had cognizance. =
1t mentions, as an example, the case of Mr.
Commissioners Rollins, who now accuses the
President, when, ga Radical of the Radicals,
bitter asmalignant, he has recommended to Office
men OF his own stripe and has winked at their
rascalily until the popular clamor against the
many enormous frauds on the revenue has
frightened him into sending in his resignation"
He acknowledges that the revenue laws are
badly administered; that the ohcers-R Radical
almost to man-"are either dishonest or in-
competent;;" but he claims that he is not at
all responsible for their acts, having neither
the power of appointment nor of removal
Mr.. McCulloch replies that the Commissioner
must be perfectly aware that the "demoraliza.
ton to which be alludes is not attributable to
the President; but, partly, to the restraints
put upon his action by 'fthe Tenure of Office
act and, to still greater extent, ito the
high duties upon distilled liquors tobacco, &C.,
which have created an irresistible temptation
to fraud on the part of revenue officers, as well
as on the part of manufacturers, dealers and
others" Mr.McCulIoch denies that it is true,
as alleged by Commissioner Rollins, that the
recommendations of the latter for the removals
of collectors and assessors, have almost always
been disregarded. ssTbe truth: being says
the Secretary, THAT in all cases in which re.
by evidence of incompetency or misconduct on
the part of the officers, the recommendations
were promptly responded o,by the. President :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

We have received the annual Catalogue of
the officers and students Of the Columbian
College, D. c., for 1868. This institution is
in hourshing condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18
ALEXANDRIA.
THURsDAYaEYENING. JUNE 49,

When The National Currency bill was under
discussionin the Senate, on Tuesday, Mr.
Henderson said cit was idle to- talk about re-
turning to specie payments until the revival Of
agriculture and commercial prosperity shall
bring large balances from abroad. It was inl-
possible to resume specie payments by an edict
of Congress, gzY You talk about resuming specie
payments now. What are you going to do it
on. The little coin in, the Treasury It would
open shaving shops from one end of the coun.
try to the other. Instead of having premium
on gold, We will have discount on paper, and
the end will be that every National bank will
hayeGf to-! wind up, and in twelve months
Congress would be compelled to legalizee the
suspension OF specie payments. 1t was OF no
use going about with 3 five cent piece in our
pockets and swearing we were rich. ~
Mr.. Wilson asked if the Senator did not
know that the nation was richer than when the
war broke QUIZ .5., zGEol DE- ,ae.a.sa
Mr.. Henderson knew all about, that; he had
heard The particular views Of the Senator be-
fore. He knew they were richer in New Eng
land. They had 20 war on their own soil there
as they had in Missouri In Missouri we were
destroying each Others property. In New
England there; was no war. They kept their
mills and their factories going and sold every
thing to the Government at three prices. They
sold us cavalry harness for $50 that We used to
get before the war for $780, and now with their
bonds in their pockets they come here and
insist upon specie payment, SO that their bonds
will so up to par, and he would like to know
what their! bonds would be worth then. The
Finance Committee were opposed to going into
the discussion of free banking this session be-
cause it was dangerous. 1t was dangerous to
talk about the taxes it was dangerous to talk
about the finances, it was dangerous to talk
about anything" ui4 la
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

All the accounts from Great Britain speak
of the prospect of large yield of the crops
this season in that country. Agricultural at
fairs, generally, are reported on favorably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

A lot of ground at the Eastern edge of Lees
burg, containing about two acres, was sold on
Saturday for the SUM of $308-John u. Orr,
purchaser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18
A 'TTENTlON LADIES

!, 1 have received the agency for the &nlo of the
Patent IndestrGctible CORSET STAYS, which
are destined to supcrsede the old style They are
cheap and durable. Call and examine them.
asE --itt =. CHARLES W. GREEN,
je1S .a.-. C8, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

LoUDoUN COUNTY. Gen d. II. Hill deliver,
ed a Lecture to large audience, in Leesburg
on Monday, Oh the Southern Character, which
was well received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

Mrs. e. a. POLLARD IN \ POLICE COURT.
Il A. Pollard, The Southern historian, has
turnad up under curious circumstances On
Tuesday his vile, Mrs. MadcIaide Pollard, ap-
pcarel before Justice CornwelI, in Brooklyn,
ard preferred complaint against Mrs. Crotty
and her daughter, for assault and battery. She
| stated that Mr. Pollard left her about three
weeks ago, since which time she has been
engaged in hunting him up; that she went to
his place Of business in New York yesterday
morning, when he accompanied her to his
present residence. When reaching the house
some demonstrations were made which resulted
in her being summariy elected from the prem
ises. Mr.. Pollard accompanied her before the
Justice, and stated 10 the magistrate that she
came to his place Of business in New York and
threatened TO shoot him. The Justice then
asked her if she had pistol. to which she re
piled she had not, and throwing her arms out,
said, You can search me- She stated fur
Their that she had to pawn her jeWelry to pay
his hotel bills, to which Mr.. Pollard responded
that she was maniac, and that by reason Of
her actions his business had been intertered
with. She stated that she now resided in
New York Altogether, the case appears to
be surrounded by curious circumstances, which
viii probably be explained more fully when
the case will come up before Justice Cornwell
for examination -Nee0 York. World
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

A committee interested in the tobacco trade
have urged the Committee Of Ways and Means
to reduce the tax from fifteen and forty cts. to
twelve and tWenty-four cts. .~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

Counterfeit 500 national bank notes are in
circulation. They are exceedingly we'll execu-
ted. These notes are on the Central National
Bank of New Y ork, and on the Ohio National
Bank OF Cincinnati. Twenty dollar bills, alter
ed from FIVE on the First National Bank of
Boston, are also in circulation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

. COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
Y BILE LOUDOUN LAND.-In pursuance
Of decree Of the Circuit Court of LOud0un,
held at its April term 1868 in tho case Of VIM.
H. Fitzhugh VS.. Arabclla B. Luckett &c, the
undersigned, tho Commissioners named in
said decree, will, on MONDAY, the 10th day
of AuguGt 1865 Court day, offer for sale, to the
highest bidder, in front Of the Court House in
the town Of Leesburg, Va, a VALUABLE
FARM, containing, 9G4 acres aad "a poles. The
said farm is situated about two miles from Mid
dleburg, and about 3 miles from Aldie; has
upon it large STONE DWELLING, 4=aa3S
and all necessary out-houses it is we'll zasaa
enclosed, has an abundance of wood and water;
the land is of fine quality, and well adapted to
grazing end cropping; it adjoins the lands of
Hamilton Rogers, Townsend McVeigh, Frank
L. Fred and j ohm w. Dodd was formerly the
residence of the late Robert J. Luckett, and is
now occupied by VIM. II. Fitzhugh. 1t is, in
many respects, one Of the most desirable farms
now for sale in this section of Virginia.
~ TIE TERMS prescribed by the decree arc
as follows, viz: One. third Cash, and the residue
in two in two equal annual payments, bearing
legal interest from the day of sale, and secured
by deed of trust on the land but said Commits
soners upon receiving q deposit of not less than
ten per cent Of the whole amount, as liquidated
damages in case Of default, may leave the cash
payment in the hands of the purchaser until
confirmation. J. NJ. ORR
B. 2. holland.
... L. CHANCELLOR.
~ j., +. TUCKER.
j. L. Rinker, Auct. Comm rs of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

The EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VIRGIN
IA will hold its next anniversary in Richmond,
on the Dist of July, and be opened at eight
o'clock P NJ, with an address on 1.-THE Re-
sponsibiity, Influence and Dignity of the
Teachers Profession by Professor John B.
Minor, LII. D., of the University of Virginia.
The other exercises will consist, in part, of ad-
dresses by Hon. j ames P. Holcomb, of the
Bellevue High School, and Col. J. [. Preston,
OF the Military Institute Virginia. and of
the exhibition of prepared papers on appoint.
ed themes, and free discussions of the same.
The Inequalities of the city and free return
tickets over the public thoroughfarcs are gen
erously rendered to the members. The SEES
sioDs will be open to the public, and every
teacher 10 the State is earnestly desired to be
present, and also to give early notice of his
purpose to that effect to Professor D. Lee
Powell, of Richmond, that arrangements for
his accommodation may be scasonably made
In behalf Of the Executive Committee
A. J. LEAyENWoRTH, i
Cor Scc'y Ed Association of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

Prince and Princess Salm SaEm are .sojourn-
ing in Switzerland. She is writing her "Mex-
lean Diary" and her husband a history of the
siege of Queretaro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

HYPOCRISY. "A Boston correspondent writes
that the exact amount of the defalcation at
the Hide and Leather Bank has not yet been
ascertained, or at least has not yet been made
public; but it is likely that it will not vary
much from $4,000 The principal officers
Of this institution are members of, or at least
constant attendants at, a.certain place of Wor-
ship at the South End, which is commonly
spoken of as the "Hidc and Leather Church. "
The defaulting cashier was a Worshipper at
this same tabernacle, occupying very conspi-
euous seat and distinguished not only by his
punctua attendance, but by the impressive
ness of his ''get up" It used to be remarked
by outsiders that the officers of the bank, on
entering the church and marching up to their
pcws in the broad aisle, invariably cast an eye
up toward the cashiers seat Il he was there,
as be almost invariably was, they subsidized in.
to their pews with satisfied expression Of
coun tenance-which the outsiders construed
as meaning that so long as the cashier was a
regular attendant at the Hide and Leather
Church, the finances Of the Hide and Leather
Bank were in safe hands 1t was of this same
church that an eminent divine made the re-
mark, not long ago, that it had too little piety
and too much politics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18
-sIHOMAS SINCLAIR
CARPENTER AND JOINER,

= z CIT IIlG Il.EIIk OF JIG Oh DNin nlON.J
l. Is prepared to execute, with dispatch and on
the most reasonable terms, Mi work in his limo,
and satisfaction warranted
Ec soicts work from the adjacent county, as
he is prepared to contract for building, or to do
any kind Of repairing. in IS IF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

no JAMES CAMP, ESQ
l. Sir:-Take notice that on MONDAY,
tbs Goth day of July, 1858, shall proceed, at
thy deposton Of Witnesses to 0 ~
Of q certain power Of attorney, executed by you,
and duly acknowledged, according to law,
dated the 4th day of August 1856. and enpow-
erjng Calvin Camp to dispose of certain real es-
tate in toe county Of Fairfax, W., which was
filed in the Clerks office Of the County Court Of
said county of Fairfax, and has been lost or de-
stroycd I'HOS. MOORE, Special Commr.
A. &, G. +. Stuart, AtLornies 10 19-law4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

n1s9~ A CARD.-Having been requested by
many Of the prominent citizens Of Alexandria TO
repeat the Concert given ut the Assembly
Rooms on Tuesday evening last, L beg leave TO
announce that am willing TO repeat thu" Flow
or Queen" for benevolent object only.
. l would therefore respectfully suggest that
the repetition be for tho benefit OF the 'Or-
phnn Asylum" ofour city, an institution which
[ trust commands our warm sympathy and
hearty support.
would further suggest Monday evening. the
the 22d instant as tho time fer such repetition
MARY S. WOODBURY..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18


NEW BOOKS - AMP = \ PM MAGAZINES AT
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A fresh supply Of "Brick" Pomeroy's New
Books, Sense and Nonsense" $3.50 each.
American Agriculturist, Southern Planter
and American Farmer for June.
Daily something new.
jol IS GEORGE E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18
STEEL TOOTH WHEEL
HORSE RAKE.

an sole agent for this Rake for the counties
Of Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William, Lou,
doun, Fauquier, Culpeper and Warren, and
wculd particularly call the farmers attention
to its merits. It is decidedly the pest Wheel
Horse Rake in use, and is Warranted to give on
tire satisfaction, both as a Cleaner and Hay
Rake, or no sale. Will also have large sup
ply of Revolving Hay R..kes, Hand Hay Rake8
Scythes, Snsths Grain Cradles, Scythe Stones,
Rifles, Hay Forks, Hay, Knives, Horse hay
Forks, SC, &c, TO which would invite the
attention Of country merchants. .....,.,
HERBERT BRYANT,
Is, King st., bet. Water & Union.
n,y12 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18
WHOLESALE TRADE SOLICITED.

In Ill goods in my line propose TO offer 81
al times large and fist class selection, ana
feel sanguine that every merchant who will eH'
anime my stock will be satisfied that prices are
equally as low as the goods can be purchased
in same quantity in any Of the Northern cities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

No body doubts the object of the proposition
to force on the election in Virginia, under the
former registration. Every thing is done to
dishearten the Conservatives, and to make
them think that, whether or not, - the par
ty' will secure the adoption of the proposed
Constitution. But we trust our people will
not be 'sput back" by this or any other effort
to "put them through Let every Conserva-
tive, who can, determine to VOTE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18
WHITE GOODS, embracing

WHITE GOODS, embracing
Tarlatanea, Victoria Lawn,
Cambrcs, Brilliants,
Nainsooks, Bird Eye Diaper,
Check Muslins, Cotton and Linen Diaper
Swiss Muslin, Irish Linens
Null Muslins, Towels and Toweingsr
Linen Cambrics, Embroideries,
Edgings Laces, Insertngs, sc.
al Of which arc purchased at the lowest rates
and sold at small advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

l. WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
CAsE.-In the Senate, yesterday, Mr. Wiley,
from the District Com mittee mdae report on
the resolution heretofore referred to said COM
mittee, instructing them to inquire into the
alleged facts connected with the election of
Kate Brown, colored woman in charge OF the
ladies' retiring room Of the Senate, and also
instructing them to inquire as to what further
legislation is necessary to protect the rights OF
passengers on the Washington and Alexandria
railroad: l. ~ 80 r,
The committee find the facts to be as hereto
fore stated ; that Congress had already Lrovi-
ded in the charter that the company shall not
make any distinction on account of race or
color that Kate Brown has instituted suit
against the company for damages, and that
the policeman who elected her from the cars
has since been dismissed. The repeal of the
charter, the committee say, would jnfict great
injury to travel but if the result Of the legal
proceedings which Kate Brown has instituted
shall not be satisfactory, or the future conduct
ofthe company shall not be satisfactory, t he
resolution can be taken from the table,
and the charter of the company repealed,
or such measures adopted as shall be consider
cd necessary to protect the rights Of passengers
upon said road. They, therefore, recommend
that the resolution be laid on the table Tor the
present. . ... ..'..... ......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

Mr.. Matthew Harrison and Gen. Eppa Hun
ton delivered able Conservative speeches at
Hughesville, Loudoun county, Va, on Satur-
day last, on the present condition Of affairs
There is a commendable determination in good
old Loudoun,ito bring out q strong Conserva-
tive vote Messrss P. P. Powell, Lloyd T.
Smith, Joseph Packard and j. r. Tucker
spoke efficiently at Aide! a few days ago.
Messrs. G.. H.asLee, Powell Harrison, and j..
N. Foster are to speak at Red Hill, on ne 1t
Saturday. Il IS Eas,a % a...:.. ge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

MELANCHOLY FAcTs.-Some extraordinary
facts have been developed in South Carolina
since the adoption of her ''loyal'' constitution,
which show that this instrument has already
begun to exercise the blight Of the Upas tree
upon the agricultural interests Of that IN
happy Commonwealth. Large bodies of land
have been forced into market at ruinous rates !;
but the sales of small, improved farms fur
nish us the best means by which to judge OF
the general depression.
Recent auction sales disclose multitude Of
facts such as these One farm of 107 acres
brought 1921; one Of $50 acres brought $50 !;
one Of 80 acres, $75; one of 10 acres, 500;
one Of $500 acres, 81 ,065, and SO on We mi ght
array the melancholy statistics. 1t requires
no Solomon to see that region in which
farms sell such prices as these is ruined
Agriculture must decay utterly, and negro
barbarism succeed The reason of this change
from the former condition of affairs in South
Carolina is obvious The State has been Af-
ricanized, and in this mourntul picture we
may read at glance the fate in store for US,
should we falter in our duty. Let us rally to
a man and vote down the constitutions
folk Nrg. -..5 <Es
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Winchester Times says that the remains
OF Gen. Morgan, distinguished hero Of the
Revolution, were removed from the old Pres,
bytcrian graveyard, in Winchester, to the lot
in Mt. Hebron Cemetery set apart for him and
the Dutch Mess, on Saturday evening last,
under the supervision of the Trustees of the
Cemetery. The consent of the surviving rcla-
tons of the old hero to the removal was OBJ
tanned tWenty-seven years ago when the Gene
terry was dedicated, but for reasons OF which VIC
are Ignorant, it was delayed to the present.
1t is intimatc1 that the 18th Of July will be
celebrated, in Richmond, by the colorcd popu-
lation, with unusual cczat. Extensive prepare
tons are in progress, and large attendance from
Petersburg, Norfolk, Lynchburg, &c. is ex-
pected. ..,
Rev. R. X. Meade, Tor the past thirty three
years Rector of Christ's church, (Episcopal) at
Charlottesville, has resigned his pastoral rcla-
tons over that church. ....a
The postofice at Decapolis, Madison county,
Va, is re established, to be supplied from
Madison q. H., and VIM. Deal appointed
postmaster.
Gen. Eppa Hunton was nominated for the
State Senate, from the Fauquier district, by
the Conservative Convention at Warrenton, the
other day. c-. ... .... -....
The lightning struck house in Hampton
yesterday, and killed q negro woman and child.
A king sora was killed near Petersburg few
days ago. ......... ..... .-..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-18

The National Intilligencer is showing up the
'spersonal and partizan legislation Of tie pre-
sent Congress- Most Of the legislation seems
to be OF q personal and partizan character. -
The same paper continues its severe comments
upon Mr.. Secretary McCulloch, and urges the
President TO sect rid of him"