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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

Mr. Wilkes, of the N. Y. Spirit of the Times,
entertained the Chinese Embassy, the other
day, in fine style. The Washington correspon-
dent Of the Baltimore Sun says. .
MIR. Wilkes has obtained several land grants
in California, and one of the conditions on
which the patents have been issued is that the
ceded territory shall be coonized. The Chi
nese have already emigratod to California in
large numbers, and it has been thought practi-
cable to induce more Of them to settle on this
land, and, with this view, Mr.. Wilkes has
sought to enlist the mandarins in his under
taking, and, it is thought, with prospects Of
success.
Hence, the milk in the cOcOa-nut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

MYSTERIOUS MURDER. We heard through a
gentleman who left Liberty on yesterday morn
ing, that he learned at that place some Of the
particulars Of most foul murder in Bedford
county. 1t seems that on Wednesday evening
most worthy and respectable young lady,
Miss Fanny Wright, LETT her mothers resi-
dence, near PeatoRn, to visit her brother-in-
law, and get from him some $500, in money,
which he had in his hands, belonging to her
Not returning home, search was made at late
ha r o boW ge h Wo 6 Doy outs iea
but with no marks of violence visible. There
was no money on her person, though it was
afterwards found that she had collected the
sum due her The next morning, more
thorough search was made by daylight of the
spot where her corpse was discovered, and the
prints Of men s feet were easily discovered, and
some signs of struggle were apparent
LynchJouy RepuJlican
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
PRINCE STREET.

@| PRINUE , IiGIII' I
f. H. KSON,
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALER IN
PLAIN Fanny AND
JAPANNED TIN-WARE, SHEET IRON
WARE, STOVES, FURNACES
RANGES, REFRIG ORATORS, AND
MEAT SAFES,
together with general assortment Of 10 USE
KEEPING ARTICLES. Also, Roofing, Gut
tering and Spouting done in the city and coun-
try by contract or measurement, at the loves
market price and on the most reasonable tGrLWS'
I would also recommend the OLD DOAIN-
ION REFRIGERATION, Of my own man!Iiac-
ture, which is superior in style and conVenIehc'
to any other offered to the public. 800. -
Also, STONEJAK WATER COOLERS, 81
of which offer to the trade at great induce
ments. my lI-"tl.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

I. CHINA. The Spirit of Missions makes the
following mention Of the service which Mr..
Burlingamc, the late y. S. Minister, has rem
dered in China ...
'''Through his influence an American geo!o-
gist was employed, who has demonstrated the
great extent OF their coal mines. 'Whcaton's
Elements of international Law were transIa-
ted into Chinese by Dr. Martin, an American
missionary, and adopted as a national text
book, by his advice. The first grant tor sub
marine telegraph. connecting the treaty ports
from Canton to Ticntsing, was made to HIM,
by which the trade of China was increased
from So, 900, 900 to $300,0O0,000. He warm
ly favored the commission which two years ago
was dispatched to Europe, and the establish
ment of q university Tor the cultivation OF the
sciences of the West, and has been an ardent
supporter of the great cause Of missions, which
has done SO much for civilization, and for
commerce, as well as for Christianity. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

The Department clerks in Washington have
hope that they will yet get an increase of
compensation, Notwithstanding the rejection of
Mr.. Washburne's bill, last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
STOVES, TENyVARE, &c.
NOTICE TO ALL WHOM IT MAY Con
ORR NJ

I propose, and will, when called on. sci, e.
those persons who, by the ravages OF the .s'g;
it a hard matter to supply themselves with the
necessaries and comforts Of life anything N
my line Of business at 10 per cent less than LAr
usual price. Let all those who may "Y"t
themselves of this, act in good faith. and WI"
discharge my duty with fidelity.
ENOCH GRIMES, Do, King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

On the 23d ultimo the Grand Rabbi OF the
Israelites and the patriarchs Of the Christian
churches held private audience with the Sui
tan of Turkey, at which they formally express
cd their thanks to him for the late reforms he
has instituted, and the guarantees he had CIV
en- of his good faith and liberality in placing
Christians and Israelites in his new Council OF
State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
ENOCH GRIMES, d., King 81.

T ALSO KEEP THE VERY BEST COON-
Z ING STOVES that arc made; Also, ne
celebrated EXCELSIOR KEFKIGEkAIoh OK,
the best in use; Tinnod Safes, Tin Ware IN
a. fine lot of WATER COOLERS and ICE
CREAM FREEZERS, to which l invite. the
attention of my numerous friends. l cordially
invite all persons coming to town to call on ire
and examine for themselves. guarantee HI !
sell and what say.
Roofing and Spouting, in town or GTtEt
nv Ii If d, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

The removals Of Gov. Humphreys and At
torney General Hooker, in Mississippi, have
been disapproved Of, and the reasons Tor the
order for their removals asked for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

There are said to be at this time, one hun
dred thousand gallons of whiskey (?) in the
bonded warehouses of Richmond, on which
the owners are either not able or do not care
now to nav the revenue tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

The PRESENT CONGRESS sends Demo
cratic member, John Young Brown, home to
Kentucky, because he tried to keep his State
out OF the war at the breaking out Of the war
a quite impossible thing-but it admits one
Butler, from Tennessee, who for a long time
was one of the most prominent rebels in the
State, in and out Of the Legislature and only
left them when things looked blue for the Con-
federatcs late in the war.-N J. Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

SALES OF FAUoUIER PRoPERTY,-Rico ".
Payne Commissioner of Court, sold day or
two since, the lot known as the Waters lot OPP
posite the courthouse, in Warrenton, to Capt.
A. D. Payne. for $605. ....
.a Also, to S. G. Lindsey beautiful lot in the
suburbs of Warrenton, belonging to Mrs. NJ.
A. Combs, containing 4! acres, for $1,000. Mr..
Lindsey purposes erecting on his purchase 4
dwelling and commodious structure for a
male academy
The number of persons, especially from the
North, now seeking lands in our community IS
unprecedented. They appear to be men who
have not imbibed the idea that Virginia is a
land of demi savages and Goddess barbarlans.
We welcome all such in our midst, knowing
that time will convince them Of the laIslty of
any prejudices against as. -
'sGordonsdaIe, - the farm of DR.. Robert h.
Peyton, near the Plains, has been sold by
Messrs. Shackelford, SpiIman and Garden, to
Gen. Benz. Huger, Of South Carolina, for
Sl6,5O0. This agency has also sold the farm Of
NJ. j. Follin, near New Baltimore, containing
1876 acres, to DR.. II. Frost, of Charleston, for
81, 000.- WulTeutO1 Index.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

Some friends of the President, in Washing
ton, according to the correspondent OF the Bal
more Gazette, "claim that he will receive the
largest vote on the first ballot 10 the National
Convention" Doubtful
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

l.. j. Mccormick, the great moving machine
manufacturer, and one Of the most liberal mind
ed men in the Great West, has just donated
one of his incom parable machines to the Fe-
male Orphan Asylum of Richmond, through
Mrs. Gennet, treasurer, as "a slight evidence
OF his appreciation of such a needtul and noble
charity"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

Mr.. Shackel(ord addressed the people of
Rappahannock, in an able speech on the 18th
inst, which was we'll received and made a most
favorable impression Mr.. S. will make ap-
pointments for addresses in tho other counties
IF the district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

PREsIDENTIAL.-As the day for the meet.
ing of the National Democratic Convention is
rapidly approaching, the partisans Of the scy-
eral aspirants for Presidential honors are Re.
doubling their efforts to secure the nomination
of their respective favortes. The claims oil
Pendleton, Hancock, Chase and johnson ale
cauvassed and pressed with renewed zeal and
yicor: and it is demonstrated by their friend,
that each of these distinguished candidates is
more available or better fitted for the position
of President than his competitors!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
Foreign News.

The people of London on Saturday celebra-
ted the thirty first anniversary of Queen Vic.
toria' accession to the throne. The day was
kept as holiday, the city decked with flags,
salutes fired, and grand parade of twenty
seven thousand troops took place at Windsor,
in the presence OF the Queen. The defeat OF
the bill suspending appointments in the Irish
Church, by the House of Lords, is considered
certain, though the majority against the bill
will be reduced by the abolition of proxies.
Adyices received via Brazil from Paraguayan
sources report that the allied forces alter re-
peated efforts, have given up the task of at
tempting to carry Humata by storm, and now
propose to reduce the city by starving out the
garrison. 1t is thought that the prospects OF
Paraguay nave materially frightened. Prince
Napoleon has left Austria for Constantinople;
a visit to the Sultan being the main object of
his present tour. The sessions of the North
German Parliament were formally closed on
Saturday with speech from the King, of a
pacific tendency. Admiral Farragut has re-
turned to the feet at OStend, where he is to
receive visit from King Leopold, of Belgium.
On the 10th of May, while the Pope was
walking alone through the galleries of the Vat
lean, he suddenly came on young man who
was deeply absorbed in the study of one Of
Ratfaelle's paintings. He approached him and
said, 'Yo on are an artist?' eyes, Holy Faith
er," replied the young man. ''You are come
to Rome to study?" eyes, Holy Father. y
'sThen you belong to the Academia p mo, ]
am too poor study by myself, and endeavor
to initiate Rafaelle. We'll, my young friend,
90 to the Academia I shall think about the
expense" 'sBut, Holy Father, said the young
man, you are not aware that--that THAT
what?'' replied the Pope. ''That I am a
Protestant" '"Ohl'' said the Pope, smiling,
that makes no difference at the Academia. "
From that day forward the young man, George
johnson, probably an Englishman, entered the
Academia to pursue his studies at the Pope's
expense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The friends Of Gen. MuUord were confident
that two days ago the President would send
his name to the Senate for confirmation as Col:
lector of internal Revenue for the Richmond
District He had not done so up to Saturday
afternoon, and rumor was current that he had
changed his mind and will nominate W. J.Bab-
cock, formerly proprietor of the st. Charles
hotel, for the position &EJsa ~ ~,
Gov. Wells, says the Wing, does not think
that the election will come off within thirty
days, but is of the opinion that it will not be
postponed as long as sixty days. Gen. Stone
man has no definite information upon the sub
ject, but is under the impression that it will
not be put off much longer.
The Warrenton Index says: ''We are reha'
bly, informed that six dwelling houses have been
built or are in course of erection, by funds
loaned to our citizens by the Warrenton Build
ing Association. 1t is thought an equal If not
greater number will be undertaken the next
six months"
The Warrenton Index says: In Fauquic1
generally and more particularly in this favored
section of the county, the prospect for large
yield of wheat in proportion to the quantity
sown, was never within our recollection more
fattering''
The New York World of Friday has letter
from John H. Gilmer, of Richmond, recon
mending Chief Justice Chase as the Democrat
ic candidate tor the next Presidency y
Its proposed to have a telegraph wire cx'
tended from the Warrenton Junction, on the
0. Il A. r. R., and an Office established at
Warrenton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

Maj Il. Turner announced himself at the last
Court, as a candidate for the
House of Delegates from that county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

The amended Tax bill was reported In the
House of Representatives on Saturday. The
bill reduces the tax on whiskey from two dol
lars to sixty cents per gallon, and on the high
er grades of tobacco from forty to thirty two
cents per pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

WASHINGTON ITEMS Alfred Lee, an old
and respectable colored man, living in George
town, died last week. He had been prosperous
10 business, and his estate is valued at more
than 100000.
The residence of John r. EIiYans, NJ street,
has recently been sold to Mr.. George H. Plant
for forty thousand dollars cash. This is one
of the most commodi0us and elegantly furnish
ed dwellings in Washington.
The public temperance meetings held IN Varl-
Gus sections Of the city yesterday were numer-
ously attended. and quite number OF persons
signed the total abstinence pledge.
On Saturday evening the Chinese Embassy
visited General Grant at his residence on
street, and were Hospitality entertained. There
were present beside the members of the Elm
bassy, most of the Foreign Ministers, aud Cen
eral Schofed, Secretary Of War
Mr., Sayles J. Bowen continues to hold pos
session of the City Hail. and Major Richards
still furnishes him with o guard Of policemen
to keep intruders off, Mr.. Thomas Il, Lloyd,
as mayor ad interim, exercises his official tunc
tons only to the extent otc communicating with
the conservative councils 10 night the coun-
oils assemble in regular meeting, and there Is
some curiosity to know whether the conserVa'
| tives will be in attendance, and how, II they
are present, the boards will comport themset
yes in view Of the fact that there are two preSl:
| dents and two secretaries in each board, and
both claiming 10 have been properly elected.
A row occurred On Saturday night in the
locality known as Murder Bay, Clover portion
| Of the second Ward) among number OF color
people, and during the melee, three were shot
| and severely wounded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22
Congress.


In the Senate, on Saturday, Mr.. Sumner
called up the resolution in relation to the treat
ment of colored persons on the railroad from
Washington to Baltimore, and after sta ting
that assurances had been given by the 9th GERS
OF the road that she employees had been In
structed, on pain Of dismissal, to treat all per-
sons alike, regardless Of color, whilst travelling
on the road, withdrew the resolution. Mr. Sum
ner called up the joint resolution to carry into
effect decree of the Southern District Court
of New York in the case of the British steamer
Labuau, appropriating 1871, 22l as value OF
the vessel, and $4,000 and upward Tor the
cargo, to the respective owners, illegally captu-
red during the war. Mr.. CONFESS objected to
the consideration of this or other bills OF the
kind, until action had been taken to protect
the rights of American naturalized citizens,
and complained of the delay of the Committee
on Foreign Relations Ia reporting the bill on
the subject passed by the House of Rep
resentativcs, intimating that the delay had
been caused by diplomatic representations.
Mr.. Sumner denied that the Secretary of State
had interfered to delay action on the bill A
debate followed, which consumed the morning
hour, without any action being taken. Several
House bills for the pawn cnt OF pensions, were
passed. and the Senate the1 went into execu-
tive session. .,.a.... q a41 -
The House was engaged during nearly the
whole of it's session on Saturday, with the con-
tested election case of the Ninth Congressional
District of Kentucky Mckee against Young,
without any vote being taken on the report of
the committee, which is in favor of the con-
testant Mckee. The Presidents message,
vetoing the Arkansas bill, was received, and
the bill passed over the veto by vote OF yeas
Ill, nays 81. Mr.. Schenck, from the Commit
tee on Ways and Means, reported the Amend
ment Tax bill, and gave notice that he would
call II IN 10 day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

The National Intelligencer calls to mind the
fact that although many of the New England
ship owners were extra ''loyal" and extra
's6erce'' in words, during tho war, yet, just as
soon as the Alabama commenced her career,
they issued orders to transfer all their vessels
to foreign flags; and what is still moro remark
able, they sought that of our greatest rival on
the ocean as q means of ensuring greater pro-
lection to themselves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

The genius and merits of young Mr.. Richard
n Brooke, son of Mr.. James V. Brooke of
Warrenton, as a promising artist, are highly
spoken of in Philadelphia. Some Of his works
are mentioned in the newspapers with much
commentator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

NTOTICE.-Ifan any lady or gentleman Wjs sit,
" to purchase No. REFKIGERATOR
let them get the EXCELSIOR They are en-" N.
tirey free from al smell, and just as COCA "'
an Ce-housc, only not quite as big.
will warrant them to 9 i've entire sAtlsi&CI''"
l respectfully ask q call from one and all.
nv ii ENOCH CRIME 43 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

Mr.. Charles Dickens, on his return home,
published in All the Year Round, the remarks
he made at the dinner given to him in New
York, in relation to his criticisms on American
manners in Martin Characteristics an apology.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

NtARPETINGS,
" OIL Ohol Ba2'D MATTINGS.
We are Offering GREAT BARGAINS 6 N I"V
above articles BRYAN & BREEKIsMoSO,+Dorot
my 26-1m n O. 70, IHI!-- -
T7LIIs CITRATE OF MAGNESLAa, M 1;ont
~ CASTLE Soap, TarrNnts Sotzer HR Pc 1ro-
co.'s Gea:ino, Borden's Extract Bcoi' i?[ pre-
pairing Beef Tea &C., Rowands rome IIt2 MIA'"0
&c. &c, just received and for SAFE y9P ~, e. 60
ia Ii b. 5. LEADBEAThK y ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

TOBACCO CHEwING.-A correspondent Of
the Chicago Times relates Il conversation be-
tween q clerical gentleman and discover Of
tobacco, in a railway car: MY FRIEND youuse
tobacco, see" Yes; have some!" TSquirt.
"No, sir. How long have you chewed?" "Ilet
me see A reflective squirt. About twenty
years" Have you ever tried to stop" Yes
I could stop we'll enough LsquirtI if it WASH
for other folks" "H0w is that. "WcU, YOU
see, stranger squirt whenever | try to stop.
my hired men behave SO cussedIy squirt; and
my wife acts so like the ID IsQuirtI and the
preacher breaches so like ID fool"
Here occurred a prolonged, indignant election
of highly colored saliva, during which a roar Of
laughter from the nearest passengers indicated
that they saw the point, and the rest Of the
distractions, If any. remain unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

ECLIPSE. -Tho total eclipse Of the Sun,
which is to take place on the 18th Of August
next, will present such long duration of dark
ness, that astronomers are anticipating it with
unusual interest From near Alden the central
line of the eclipse extends to the Southern
coast of New Guinea, crossing Hlndoostan, the
Bay of Bengal, the Malayan peninsula, and
the Gulf of Siam on the way; and at certain
places on this line the duration Of total dark
ness will be at GAG.
At the date 10 question the moon will not
be more than six hours from its perigee, while
the sun will not be far from its apogee; q two
fold condition which increases the apparent
diameter OF the moon, and shows the apparent
diameter of the SUN, nearly at the smallest.
Hence the prolonged darkness Such chance
occurs but rarely, and we cannot wonder that
strong desire exists to make the most OF 1t
10 endeayors to solve certain highly important
questions in physical science. Unlucklly, tho
southwest monsoon will be Tits full. blast on
the 10th of August, which, with its heavy
clouds, will render observation either uncertain
or impossible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

CoL WRITER'S returned to the city on Sat.
urday afternoon, after an arduous campaign Of
more than month, during which he has spo,
ken at nearly twenty different points. On to.
day, he speaks at LoVingston, and on Wedncs
day at charlottesville, which closes the appoint
mcnts for eastern Virginia.
We have most cheering accounts from Col.
W. who informs us that the white people, in
all the country he hes travcrsed, are thorough
ly aroused to the magnitude of the vital issues
involved in the canvass, and are stcrnly deter
mined to do their duty and vote down the pro
posed constitution. -Mnch. Nc1rs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

The President on Saturday, sent to the
House of Representatives, veto of the bill
for the admission of Arkansas to representa-
ton in Congress, an abstract of which, contain
ing the principal points, we published on Sat
urday. The bill was Immediately passed over
the veto in the House by vote OF yeas Ill,
nays 81. 1t will 60 to the Senate today,
where its passage is confidently expected, and
the Arkansas Senators and Representatives
will at once be admitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

The Warrenton Index pays deserved tri,
butte to the character and talents of Gen. Eppa
Hunton, the Conservative candidate for the
State Senate from the Prince William District,
when it says, she is true representative OF
his race, a gentleman in every sense of the
word, and with the ability and experience that
the exigency Of the times requires" A gal
liant soldier, an excellent lawyer, real Virgin
ian, he receives as he deserves the confidence
and esteem of his fellow citizens. Z
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

IMMIGRANTS TO VIRGINIA. In the accounts
of the origin of the immigrants 10 Virginia we
see the names of many from the Northwest.
Thus farmers are quitting Ohio and Indiana to
come to Old Virginia, and the reason is that
they can make more money in the East than
in the West.
The New Workers and PennsYIvanians are
coming down in crowds into our Valley. 1t
is as easy and as cheap to 90 t Q the new Sta.c,
on the Missouri and Upper Mississippi! as To
Virginia but these last gentlemen come To-
our State for the same reason as those from
the Wcst-bccau5o they canmako more money
here than there -N0rf0M J0nWai
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-22

gave the names of the Witnesses, nor stated
what was expected to be proven by them 1t
he named them, their evidence might be found
in the official report Of the last trial, and the
defence might be willing to admit the substance