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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29
COMMUNICATED.

As any experiment connected with Planchettc,
the latest fashionable tcliy, may be interesting
to those investigating It's wonderful properties,
| would suggest that the hand Of OPERATOR
accompanies the instrument-be placed upon
separated from the Planchctte by a few shots.
Any force exercised by the medium" uncon-
scously, perhaps, would be detected at once !;
but spiritual aud certainly ''clectrical'' infiu-
cnces could pass through to, and affect, the
instrument without difficulty. An ordinary
round ruler laid on the P!anchette would an
swer for the table supported on shot,
MEMO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29
IN0MAIrNICATED.

THE New CIVILIZATION. "a suggestive
illustration Of the ''civilization" and goodness
and influence Of moral ideas, sometimes exhiO-
lied at the North, is seen in an account Of the
execution OF two men at Worcester, Mass,
where, for convenience sake the gaIlows was
erected in the Chapel Just think Of it In
the house dedicated to the solemn worship, Of
Almighty God, t1o human beings we're hung by
the neck, at distance Of four feet apart, with
two gas jets so placed between them as to bring
out With dissincsuess the features OF the prison
ers as they took their places or the drop. -
What picture! 4 new style of ''tablcaux VI
wants: " for the delight Of the Saint" IN the
region where the banging took place. Gan
anything be more utterly horrible, disgusting,
and saCrlegiOus? y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29
ALEXANDRIA.
Gen. Butler having been nominated for

Gen. Butler having been nominated tor
Congress, in his district in Massachusetts,, took
occasion to notify those who opposed his noml-
alton, than any further opposition to him would
be treason to the party, and all who took
part in it would be traitors. This is is an &C.
tension of the usual definition Of treason and
TRAITORS" Gen. B. also, made ve1y safe
proposition to his opponents. He told them
if they would get General Grant or Mr..
Colfax to say that they or either of them, did Mt
want him to be candidate, or to be elected
why, then, he would Immediately withdraw
''Risum teneatis'' Butler knows that he is
the very man Gen. G. and Mr.. G. want
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29
A VIRGINIA HOUSE" OF 45yr1S>
"A STANDING. -28S
EARTEEN WARE, CHINA, AND o.,
WARE. LAS

:. J. MILLER has just recoil cd s75 ..
his full FALL SUPPLY Of all ariel. E:>:
line, which nee not be enumerated fI,$S a B.:
comprises an assortment, equal % s1T : VIZ.
quality and price, that can be found - =, "??..
other market. u. s.g
He would respectfully ask country MAJ.
and others to examine his stock aTI I,.-..s-~a..
the confident belief that he can fvrr;.y5, ce;,
at prices that will render it unneca::@. go1.s
beyond the limits OfthG Commonwealth. d 2.
EARTHEN WARE, ''''~ 10;
CHINA, AND GLAScv..
In addition to such goods he is pse9 '. Az Il
furnish best FRENCH WINDOW 'Gifi'etISs =1 =
any size, by the box or otherwise; Pr:1T51T2%I q,
badders or in cans; SELF.SEALTEG =. Z
for canning fruit, GLASS or S.oncwg-no'. g, !H>
sene Lamps, Chimnes, SC As; q
Plated ana Britannia Casters. p i.,,.
variety; Plain White, Gilt Band and i' I-' 4s
ted Tea Sets, Fancy CotIecs, Mug. ~ y, =.
of French China, Mantel ORNAMENT. ' .-5 49,:
cy Ware. In short probably grc,,r- ' -. 49,
Of goods than can USUALLY be Cogn! +, ..'. =:
establishment in larger cities.
Fail no. TO call and satisfy ya.,...v.... ..
such arc the facts. '.,
TO our old friends in the "Ea,,v" .,..
regions round about, and u those %.,".-I -
mountains, we Will give q friendly -..r,:., ''
sep l4-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

In another column will be found an a5-
stract Of the Statement, prepared and publish
ed, from the books Of the Treasury, by Dir.
Alexander Delmar, relative to the Finances Of
the country and the large accumulation OF ex
perditureS, and which has already made such
a stir throughout the country. Mr.. DcImar
concludes his statement, with this op:nion:-
THE reconstruction measures and tenure-Ot-
Office law are the main cause of all the ex5raya
CANT expenditures which, under economical
management, think could be diminished with
in year to 5000, 100000 per annum, incIud-
ing gold interest On the public deaf. Without
total change of policy, however, such retroneh-.
ment is impossible. \ continuance Of present
measures means a continued heavy cxDendi-
ture, and this can only be net by Increasing
the public debt"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29
,E,.n M.hailn8l FINANCE

At the request Of several citizens in New
York, Mr.. Alexander Dc!mar, Director OF the
Bureau OF Statistics, has prepared an official
statement relative to the Finances Of the coun-
try, and he deficit in the Treasury The Ma
tionaI Lnteiiigencer says:
1t will be perceived from this authentic state
| ment that the expenditures OF the Government
for the last three isclI years were rs follows:
For 1863 Al, 1913 e.
For 1861 .f1f 29l 81
For IA ,9I3,6u ~
These expenditures for the last fiscal year were
not actual war expenditures, bur were those
made in time OF profound peace, and in the
third year alter the War, and when It's great IL
cdental expenses had ceased. This statement
also shows that our expenditures are increasing,
hnving been SD 469, 3l2. s. greater during the
last fiscal year than tho year preceding. The
greatest mistake is former unauthorized state
ments was, in emitting from expenditures au-
thorizcd the sum OF 5l14, rs, 4TT2.2 -, being
uuezpcndcd balances OF former appropriations.
The expenditures specially authorized for
the current fiscal year will be $3.50 059, 90. %,
thus showing an increase Of expenditure IN the
current fiscal year ending Both Juue, 1869, the
fourth year after the var, OF $37, l45, 599.O4, as
compared With the year preceding. Here, too,
we find balances outstanding Of old apprOprla-
TONS July |, 1868, $50, All, 552.71.
The receipts from all souro2s are then given,
showing 70 deficiency Oh the 30th Of June acZt
Of 1854, 900, O0O' which can only bc supplied
by new taxes, Or another increase Of tho public
debt, to the extent OF onc hundred and fifty
four million OF dollars. In his letter Of March
last to the Finance Committee, the Secretary
of the Treasury appraised Congress Of the ap.
proaching disaster, bat his warning was uu-
needed by Congress. 1t IS clear. them that &c
stand on the brink Of financial procipice.
The Washington correspondent Of the Bolti
more Gazette says:
kilograms to Secretary McUulIoch an
nouncing the publication today, in Boston aud
New York, Of an expose OF the true condition
of the Federal Treasury from the pen Of Alex
ander Do!mar, the Director Of the Bureau OF
Statistics, has raised a great storm in the De-
partment and political circles here are in per-
feet foment. Robert J. Walker, the recogni-
zed f0anc;er OF the country, has read this ex-
posurc, and prouounces it pertoctl 3 ovcrwbein-
ing"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

1t appears that there is an Incorporate paper
published in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, whose ar
ticles are used The North as proof ofthe dis
loyalty Of the white people Of Alabama. The
Conservative Central Committee ofthe state
have passed resolution to the effect that
these articles misrepresent the opinions and
views of the people, ard they ought not to be
held responsible for them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

The New York Herald, referring to the dis
tuybances at Camilla, Georgia, says :-"Now
that the whole history Of that event is seen, it
is undepiab'y clear that the blacks provoked
the disturbance. They marched with their
Radical leaders,, with music and arms, into a
quiet town, COMFORTING themselves in an Of
fensve manner, making bullying expeditions;
and the menace of their conduct was met as if
it we're real.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

BLIND An old man, whose sight Was de-
fective and who had to use glasses, was read
ing newspaper on the train between Wheel
ing, Va, and Washington, 8 few days ago.
When the cars reached the first tunnel the
quick disappearance of the light caused him TO
look up. Taking off his spectaccs and Miplng
them, he replaced them and agala tried to
read. Perceiving that all was still dark, he
dropped both paper and spectacles, exclaimiug
in a loud voice, My God, I'm blind, I'm
blind - This aroused the passengers and it
was long time before he could be convinced
what was the matter: On coming again to
light, he thanked God ferventy for his sight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

California has already become famed for its
wines The vineyards of France and Germany
have been reproduced in the Golden State, and
the product Of their wine presses has become
famed the world over. Their vintage takes
higher rank than the authorizations so frequent
ly sold for high price as European manufac
turc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

The opinion of Judge Boynton, in Florida,
refusing the application for habeas corpus
in the cases of Mudd, Spangler and Arnold,
confined in military prison at the Dry Tortu-
gas, for alleged completely in the assassination
of the late President Lincoln, has been received
in Washington The decision is that the pris-
oners were tried fora military ofence-that
a military court was, therefore, legal, and that
the case does not come under the amnesty pro-
clamatiop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

The Department Journal, a journal, devoted
exclusively to the interest Of the Governments
employees in the various departments, and to
be published once week, has been issued. lis
very neatly printed, and is prepared with care
and attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

A Grant and Colfax Club, with an array Of
officers, sc. has lately been formed, in Berry's
district, Montgomery county, Nd. It is said
that out ola vote of $500 in Montgomery, the
Radical strength is probably about 800. So
that Grant and Colfax Club amounts to but
very little there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

The political committees in Washington are
busiy engaged in sending out documents. -
The Radical committee, it is said, are circulat-
ing through the mails, and otherwise, $4,000
per day--and the Conservative committee are
equally Industrious in distributing their speech
cs and pamphlets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

The death of Count Walewiski in Paris, is
announced, He was native Of Poland, and
reputed to be natural son of the Emperor
Napoleon L., by Polish lady. After the
revolution Of July 1880, he entered the French
army and was promoted to a captaincy, but
soon resigned his commission. He then be-
came man of society, publicist, and drama
tic author. From 1910 to 1860 he held vari-
Gus diplomatic missions in foreign countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

The planters Of Bullock county, Ala, have
resolved to keep out Of market all cotton not
necessary to meet their debts now due, and
call upon other planters to do the same. Cot
ton planters, like all other men, will sell the
products of their land when they want money,
and get good price for them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29
gHKESH DRUGS, sc.

Cum Arabic Chnmomile, FIowors(ncw crop
Flower Sulphur, Glaubcr Salts, Slippery Elm,
Fluid Extracts, TiIdcns, full supply; Arc
matte Spirits Ammonia, Refined BoraX Rubber
Syringes. Corks, q full supply Sealing Wax
and Cement Pure Concentrated Vinegar for
Picking, Venetian Red Sh&llaC, Tumoric,
ing, Oil Peppermint, Cloves, Lemon, Winter
Green, &c. Sc, received and for sale by
COOK s. KELLEY,
sen % 1O1. King street, Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29
E3IANOS,
!. MELODEONS,
pAEL0R ORGANS,
u n

have now on hand William KeineIlamp's
splendid oct, with carved legs, and al mod
ern improvements.
Two Of Knabo ). Co.'s : OCT secondhand,
one Of them nearly new, at 2 great reduction
from first cost.
Several secondhand fine German Pianos, Of
less price, 63 octayes--everY Piano warranted.
Smith celebrated Paror and Church Organs.
Having an experience Of 16 years in tuning
and requiring Pianos, Melodeons, &c. and still
continuing my practice in the highest musical
circle Of Washington city, can guarantee sat
;:fHction to those VINO shall employ me-
Persons in the country wishing to have their
Pianos tuned and repaired, will please CORES
pond with me. VICTOR BECKER,
Wareroom, g. II. Washington St..
iy II-tf Cor. Queen Alexandria,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

Business was dull at the Baltimore Stock
Board yesterday. Gold sold at al! seller 30
days, and l4l& cash for , small sum. There
we're no transactions in Government bonds. OF
State stocks Va coupon bonds brought 53I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-Th Circuit Court
was yesterday engaged in the trial Of Elizabeth
Gresham VS.. Bartram Liens, for breach of
promise of marriage and seduction. The plain
tiff claims damages to the amount of $4,000.
The case excltesa good deal of interest, because
of the prominence OF the accused among the
German population.
The Washington Board of Aldermen have
at last settled their differences and will proceed
to effect complete organization. A new Presi-
dent has been elected.
The Germauia Schuetzen Verein, a new or
ganization, commence schuetzentest on
Thursday, to continue two days. A number OF
handsome prizes will be distributed.
Rsv. Dr.. Gurley is sinking very rapidly, and
his physicians have abandoned all hopes OF his
recovery.
A cooperative association has been recently
organized under the title Of the Protective
League Of Washington, for the procurement of
fuel at the very lowest rates.
The officers of the police force are on the
watch for mad dogs, and several rabid CANNES
have been summarily dispatched, Wehave net
heard of anybody afflicted with hydrophobia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

The Cincinnati Enquirer says that nine in
valid soldiers were recently discharged from the
asylum near Dayton, Ohio, for attending a
Democratic meeting addressed by Vallandig
ham on Monday night Others are expected
to follow" This if true, was great outrage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

The Washington Chronicle says that Gen
Grant should be elected President we shall
have "the Monroe doctrine made practical"
and, probably, further acquisitions of territory
by peaceful negotiations but never by force of
arms" Is the Chronicle authorized?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29
ReorG Of AIexandria, Sepg. 29.
ARRIVED.

Steamer +. G. Knight, Denty, New York, 10
Uooe. Wedderburn .: CO.
Scbr. Onl:lin, Turpin, Philadelphia, SACK salt
to Gregory s. Paul.
Scar B. K Bennett, French, Washington, to
schr 4. D. SculI ScuIl, Washington, to Cen
trail Coal Co.
. 3chr s. Il. Truyers, Applegath, Baltimore.
gusno 20 Hooc, Wcdderburn s. Go.
SAILED.
Brig Isadora, Body, Montcyidco, 3. A, coal
By Boyce e Go.
MEMOEAHDA.
Steamship New York, Jones. for this port,
cleared ut Philadelphia 18Th instant.
Steamer 8. H. Stout, Ford, hence at Phia-
dclphi& 18th instant
Bark Scotland, hence ct Boston 9th inst.
Schr, {. G. Be2r:c, Hudson, for Boston, hence
st New Yorl, eth instant,
Schr Flying Scud, Mitchell, for this port
cleared at Baltimore 18th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

The Prince of the Asturias, the heir in the d.
rect line to the throne in Spain, the son of
the present queen, is about eleven years of
age. The Duke OF Montpensier is his uncle
by marriage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29
Ud23gEEEElG}g$EIs

ALEXANDRIA MARKET September Z9-IAe
market to-day has been quiet. Flour Is dull
and prices dropping. Offerings Of Wheat, on
Change, this morning, light-only $50 bushels
Of very inferior white and 1912 bushels red Of
poor to fair QuaIity--salcs Of white at $50, and
red at 160 2Cj, 10 Us and 225. Corn was 3
shade frmcr with sales Of 752 bushels mixed ct
III and 1l8 Rye quiet and unchanged; offer
ings light; sales Of 1890 bushels Oats at g. 81
and g. Country ground Corn 1Lcal is.
GEORGETOWN MARK There were some
few transactions on Change yesterday morn
lax, which We quote: Oierings-330O bushels
red Wheat 200 bushels Corn, 100 bushels Shorts,
500 bushels Brown Stud. Sales White Corn,
10 bushels inferior at 1l2 90 bushels inferior AZ
is; 100 bushels at III; 100 bushels Shorts at
23c and 500 bushels BroWn=tutf at &c.
Gold at New York yesterday opened at l425
and fell TO l4l5 at the close. In the forenoon
the gold market WAS strong Oh the letter OF Mr.
Delm&r in The papers, showing a large increase
Of the public dcbE this year After noon gold
became somewhat weaker, and the feeling gen
orally was bearish, was the case last week,
when the Treasury sold about Of million Of
coin. II WAS expected the Treasury would con-
tinue to sell
Business was dull at the Baltimore Stock
Roerd vnstpr,av Gold sold at AL seller 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29
Gold.

Gold.
NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-Gold to-day i4ls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

And for this sum in cash this magnificent es-
tate can now be purchased.
We will hereafter furnish other similar ey-
ampIcs, showing the same fact now insisted on
ments. -LynchbU1g Frg1ntan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29
MARIN Il List.

MINIATURE ALMANAC-SEPT 20, 1868.
SUI KosE............5 Sd Moon SETS In'g..... 3 Al
sun SErs...........5 as HIGH WATER....... 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29
MI ILLIN Err Y.
FALL NOTICE.

[ wish to inform the ladies Of A,oysr5....
vicinity that | am now in New York No.. -
my fall purchases, which will consist d: ."'..I
latest PARTISAN NOVELTIES, and g. a%. -.
thing desirable in shape, style ana M5,,,l
which I shall call you attention ca,,y w.,
week Mrs. {. J.. SIMPSON
sep q No. Is E:r,..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

GLASS AND PUTTY-"e haEEco =.
" assortment Of French Windo" 5''.'' "
Putty Of best quality. 49,, r. IN
sep II II. >. IEADBhALL-L.t =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29
TOSIAH Il. D. SMOOT,

(Formo.ly Of and successor to Smoot, U4@2
COmpany,J
MBER D EALER,
No. 81, Union street,
(Betweer King and Calocro@,l
10 l9-tt AIeIahdrla, u.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

BAKERS PURE RYE WHlSAbI
u stantly or hand and tor sale by ,-rns0y.
AVERY s. DAN ID,,".;:.s
sop 24-2w PIG, King st., cor -,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-29

RTACKEREL-Ncw No. MacEe7e.j-'.
1SA oeiYed and for sale BY FIRED. RECE3G:..
sep 24-4w King st., cor. =, -,- -.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

When the price Of THE DAILY NEWS was re-
duced to six dollars q year, we resolved to in
sist upon the payment OF subscriptions in ad-
vance. This rule was Immediately applied to
our mail suhacribers, and at this time we have
not a subscriber, outside of Charleston, who
has not paid in advance the price Of his sub
scription. We gave no credit, and the paper
was invariably stopped when the term tor
which payment had been made expired. The
experience Of Che psst'year has confirmed our
belief that the cash system is the only plan
upon which q paper can be conducted with
safety and success, and we have therefore de-
termined to apply that system uniformly to our
subscribers in Charleston.
On the 18th instant, oil papers for which the
subscription pr.cei has not been paid will be
stopped without further notice, and from that
date no paper will be delivered after the ezpi-
ration of the time for which payment has been
made. w, - ,';ieid ''.-.-- '''-
In order to accommodate persons who may
be uuprepared to pay the subscription in ad-
vance, ne have made arrangements to deliver
TIE NEWS within the city limits at fifteen cents
o week, instead OF eighteen cents as heretofore,
payment to,be made weekly. This reduction
of the weekly rates will 60 into effect on the
18th inst. Orders from weekly subscribers will
be receivedat this Office, or at the bookstore
Of MIR. G. G. Fighter, No. 161 King-street.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05

WE PRINT this morning letter from
"Mercator," upon the subject of the in
suficiency of the banking capital ofCharles-
ton, and the effect of this insuficiency upon
the trade and commerce of the city. The
writer proposes to show in q subsequent
article that the proper time his now arrived
for us 10 make determined effort to re-
move the: disadvantage under: which we
labor. We are all deeply interested in re-
moving the obstacle which has hindered
our progress since the close of the war, and
the letters of "Mercator" will doubtless be
read with the serious attention which they
deserve .'.-' o.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-05
cordingly rendered. Governor Wells decided
@hot ,,n5ar Tho c;roupetonces the prisoner

cordingly rendered. Governor Wells decided
that, under the circumstances, the prisoner
cannot be said to have had trial by jury.
A fire broke out in the interior OF Fort LIZ
fayette shortly before one o'clock on TUESDAY
afternoon, caused by the carelcssness OF q
workman in lighting fire 10 warm his dnner
in an old and unused chimney, from whence
the flames set fire to the roof and spread With
great rapidity. The fire ragged until past mid
night, devourins 100000 feet of lumber stored
there preparatory to being used in repairing
the fertilization, and completely cutting the
entire work of every thing Of an infiammable ma
ture. Great fears were entertained that an ex-
plosion would occur, from the fact that there
we're $4,000 pounds of gunpowder in the maga-
zine. Fortunately, though sorely tried, the
bombproof proved efficient in staying the pro-
gress of the fire in that dangerous quarter, and
fearful explosion was averted.
There was quite an excitement in Nashville
on Monday, caused by the sudden collapse OF
the Southern Fire Insurance Company. The
concern was started two years since by few
Northern men, and, by adroit management,
and the sanction OF name calculated to ap-
peal to those living South OF Mason & Dixon's
line, had extended it's business over a large
portion OF the South. The Company was on
the mutual plan, and a recent call for fifty per
cent. on the cash premiums excited the suspi-
cion of some Of the stockholders, which result
ed in an invest .ation disclosing, as is alleged,
a rotten and fraudulent concern. An injunction
was applied, for and granted on Monday, and
the Office is now in the hands of receiver.
The stockholders will lose all the cash premi-
INNS already paid in. a.