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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

AN INFANT GENIUS AND A MUSICAL Pro
Dizzy esterday afternoon about 5 o'clock, a
select party Of ladies and gentlemen, several
professors of music, and the members of the
press, were invited to the rooms of DR.. Linn,
No. 81, east Main street, for the purpose of
hearing one of the greatest prodigies Of the
age. The child, Willie Kaufman, of Norfolk
parentage, only thirty one months old, and
unfortunately blind, performed upon the pl-
ano, evincing decided ear for music and
great vigor of touch, showing conoluslvely
that musicians are born and not made. He
played accomplishments to several songs sung
by his father, clearly and distinctly, giving
abundant evidence that he was playing by ear,
and not repeating lesson previously taught,
and the professors of music present did not
hesitate to pronounce it the most wonderful
development of precocious musical talent they
had ever witnessed. .-4 ~ T.
Since he was eleven months old little Willie
has evnced decided musical taste, and when
two years of age he could sing correctly bass,
treble or alto to fifteen familiar tunes
Shortly after arriving at that age he was taken
down with a severe attack of sickness, upon
his recovery from which he appeared to have
lost his passion for singing, and to have &C
quired strong prediction for the piano,
upon which he has now been practising about
two months. His little hands are too small!
to grasp full octave, and he frequently uses
his elbow to strike the keys beyond the reach
of his fingers, but even with this disadvantage
he very seldom strikes false note.
The father of this prodigy is a musician of
ability, by whom his sons talent will be care
fully cultivated, and we now venture the as
sertion that should he live, Willie kaufman is
destined to create the greatest sensation in the
musical circles the world ever yet Known
Norfolk Nrg. .aa. .a.,.- ...." s.. -
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LADIES Boots, Caters and Slippers, at great
ly reduced prices, at "a, King street.:
il 19-1m W. B. WADDEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

CH1LDs Boots and Slippers, large stock of
every description-very cheap-at a, King st.
10 l9-.lm w. b. WADDE1.
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By J. FL. Parrott, Auetioneer

COMMISSIONER SALE OF A YALUA-
kLE BUILDING LOT.
By authority Ola decree Of .he Circuit Court
Of AIexa dria county, rendered st its May
term, 1868, in the suit Of G <, Wilmer = pro;
vs.. A. L Smiths Admir-. and others, | shall
sell, on SATURDAY, the 18th day OF July,
1868, at y ocloci m, Of that day, in front of
the Mayors office in the city Of Alexandris,
the desirable BUILDING LOT, on the west
..de Of Washington street, betw cen Franklin
ard Gibbon streets, adjoining the, property Of
h. l. Wood, late y owned by Reuhen Roberts,
deceased; the said lot fronting on ashilgton
street 30 feet, and running west 10 it IN depta.
TERMS-One-fourth OF the purchase-money
to be paid in cash and the residue in three equa!
instalments, at six, nine and twelve months, re-
sDectivey, with interest from the day Of sale;
the deferred payments to be secured by the
promissory notes Of the purchaser, satisfactory
endorsed; the cash payment to be forfeited II
the purchaser should fail to comply with the
terms Of sale, and the title to be retained until
the purchase money is fully paid. ConTeyanc
ing and stamps 10 be paid for by purchaser.
je l2-eots Il. y. Ola UNHION, Con
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GENTS Boots and Shoes cheap, at "a, King
street. lie l9-lmJ W. b. WADDE1.
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MISSES Caters, Kid and Morocco Boots, q
fine stock at very reasonable prices, at "a, King
street. lie 19-1m w. b. WADDEY.
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The Washington Republican says;-'The
National Republican (RadicaD Committee pro-
pose, it is said, to have the Northern States
canvassed by some Of the more prominent
Southern friends of reconstruction. Among
others it is expected that Gen. Longstreet
will take part in the pending canvass" We
shall believe this, when we see it.
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AND COAL.

WOOD AND COAL.
200 tons Lorberry Red Ash.
200 tons Locust Mountain White Ash.
so tons Cum berland Run of Mine and Lump
Coal, in the yard and dsily expected.
100 cords seasoned Spruce Pine Wood, on
wharf and for sale by K. 81. GEMENY,
No. S, between King and Prince,
iy6-tt On River Front.
OOMBS, BRUSHES and PERU merry,
} Hard Rubber Dressing Combs, Horn ditto,
Brass shack Horn do. fine Ivory ditto, superior
Hair Brushes. Lubin's Extracts, Love Among
the Roses, Bloom of YOUTH Rubicel. Toilet
Soaps, &C., just received and for sale by
iy8 E. S. LEADBEATER & 90.
MANTED-For the next scholastic year, by
w lady fully competent to teach English,
I Latin, French, together with Grocian, Oriental,
and Oil Painting, q situation as teacher IN q
family or school. References given and re
CURED. Address A. D., Winchester, Va.
jy SITS s., =.
1--WE HUNDRED GALLONS. LINSEED
T. OIL, two thousand pounds Lewis Pure
Lead, Paints and Varnishes of every descrip-
ton, in store and for sale, and in which line we
can offer special inducements to purchasers
|, jy8 JAM d q ". = :
TELATINE-Coxe's refined Sparkling Gel
VI atine, received to-day and for sale by
. rvs j. c. MILBURN. =
rNRANGES AND LEMONS
" ie 25 BROOKES & TAYLOR, s
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MARINE List.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-JU.
AR RIVED.

..... ... ARRIVED.
Steamer Express, Nicklo, Baltimore, to J.
Broders & Co.
Steamer r. Z. Cahill, Maith, Baltimore, to
B. Wheat.
Schr Lottie Klots, Young, New York, to
Central Coal Co.
N .. SAILED.
Steamer Geo. r. Stout, Ford, Philadelphia,
by M Eldridge s. Co.
0Schr Mary e. Amsden, Smith, Boston, by
Central Coal Co
echr. Fanny ". johnson, March, New York,
by Central Coal Co.
Central Coal Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

RAIL RoADs.-We went to the Office Of the
State Auditor on Tuesday last, and procured
the following statement of the amounts OF IN
terest due the State by internal improvement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

WHITE CAMBRIA FOR DRESS BUgI;E:s,
Plaid and Striped Nainsooks, white soft finish
Cambria and india Null. white barred and
striped Cam brio, white dotted and figured Mus
lin, white embroidered Edging and Insertings
We have just received ad ditions to OUT stock OF
the above goods, and invite purchasers to ex-
anime our stock. kOBT. u, WOOI;
Tvs No 81, King ST., Alexandra, Va.
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companies within its borders:
Orange and Alexandria r. R. Co, S 6l,74O
Richmond and Danville, $ 1000
South Side railroad, y9. #a 1876 600
Virginia Central railroad r.8 I'll II $4,000
James river and Kanawha canal, $1,000
Norfolk and Petersburg railroad, T." $4,000
Virginia and Tennessee railroad, $50, 600
Making an aggregate of, $I,026, $40
The amount of debt due the State from these
companies is as follows: -r..-.
Orange and Alexandria, S 200
Richmond and Danville, 600. 600
South Side, 800 600
Virginia Contra, 20 goo
Virginia and Tennessee, LOCO, 900
James river & Kanawha canal, - 100 600
Norfolk and Petersburg, 1876, TIA
Total $3,l46,744
The Virginia and Tennessee company claims
to have liquidated the amount due by it in
1863 in Confederate money.-NoToE Jour.
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OF FAIRFAX LAND.

= J
By virtue Of 2 decree of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, Va, rendered at its June term,
1853 in the case Of Remington VS.. Riler ct e.,
the subscribers, as Commissioners OF the Court,
will offer. BY public auction, on MONDAY the
10Th day of July next, at y o'clock m, July
Court, at The front door Of the Court House OF
said county, the following:
!. TRACT OF LAND containing 1867 acres,
more or less i'll said county, IN the nelghbor-
hood Of the Woodlawn estate, being that part
OF the real estate OF the late james Potter seiz-
ed, which was assigned, in the division, to his
daughter, Cathurine Riker. 1t is bounded by
Pettitt, Iriplett and others and is well supplied
with wood and water.
q a TRACT OF LAND, in said county,
containing 80 acres, roods and l6 poles, part
of another tract Of land, owned by the said Jas
Potter, near bayfield, conveyed to him by An
M Ward-the part 10 be offered being lot de-
signated as no. s. in the division among his
heirs, ana being the lot which was assigned to
the heirs Of his daughter, Catharlne klker.
TER MS-One tenth of the purchase money
to be paid in cash as deposit, liable to forfeit
IRE upon the non com pliance Of the purchaser
with the terms Of sale on confirmation Of sale BY
the Court and the residue in TWO equal install
ments at six and twelve months from the con-
frmation Of the sale, with Interest," the puT-
chaser TO give his bonds for the deferred install
ments with good personal security, and the
title TO be retained until the purchase money is
fully paid. GILBERT 5; MLNhE;
s. FERGUSON BEACH.
ie 19-e0ts Commissioners.
UOMMISSIONERS SALE OF a VALU-
u ABLE TRACT OF LAND AND Fish
| ERY, KNOWN as COCKPIT Pr. FloHE-
RY,MLN PRINCE WILLIAM co, VI; BY
virtue Of DEGREES of the Circuit Court Of Prince
! William county, Va, in the case Of William
| Cleary against Vim. Woodward and others, the
| undersigned, Commissioners under DEGREES III
| said case will on SATURDAY, the 0th day
! of August 1868, at II m, proceed TO sell ~
public auction, to the highest bidder, IN front
| OF the Mayors office in the city OF Alexandra!
| Va. VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND and
| FISHERY, situated on The Potomac river, IN
| the county and State aforesaid, called and
| known as "COUKPIT POINT" containing by
| estimation about FL f HI n DRED and
| TWENTY FIVE ACRES.
| TERMS--One tenth OF the purchase money
| TO be pad in hand, and the residue in six,
| twelve and eighteen months, from the day of
| sale with interest from that time, to b. secured
| by the bonds Of the purchaser with good per
s0nal security, and the title to be retained until
| the purchase money is fully paid the pr perty
being liable to be resold for failure by the pur-
| chaser to comp with lie terms Of sale Stamps
| and conveyancing at the cost Of purchaser.
FRAN CTS i. SM ITH.
GEO " NJ. BRENT
| CHAS. +. SINCLAIR.
| Pr Wm CO.. ie q cots Comm rs or Sale.
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TSTRAY-Came to my house, on or about
T. the 10Th of last June, 9 large BLACk
crooked horns, white face and belly, and gives
small quantity of, milk marked on ears. The
owner is requested to come forward, provo
property pay charges and take her away or
she will be disposed of according to law;
ISAAC RICHARDS, Colored,
jys-3t Near Gooding's Tavern, Fairfax CO..
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

The Democratic me nbers OF the Louisiana
Legislature have sent letter TO Gen. Buch-
auan stating tbat,the presiding officers of both
Houses had pzcc3eded in violation of the
State constitution, and the orders of the Gen.
eral Of the armies, and the Gen. Commanding
the department. in excluding members entitled
to seats. They appeal for redress, and ask
the commanding officer, to place said excluded
members in their seats. Gen. Bucha nan replies
that while iu3bis opinion these proceedings arc
illegal, oppressive, and unjust, and known to
be in opposition to the will Of the Gen. H.
Chief; yet he considers the interest, law, and
order of the State ID this crisis will not be best
subserved by iorclble Interference to correct
the abuses complained Of. He says he will
forward copy Of this communication, with
his letter, to Gen. Grant, and to the chairman
of the Reconstruction Committee
WASHINGTON TEMs.-Martin King, an old
and esteemed citizen Of Washington, was pros
trated with violent attack Of cholera morbus
within a few hours after dinner On the 4th inst,
but was gradually improving until about 3
0 clock Tuesday afternoon, when be was sud
denly taken with spasms, and died IN about
fifteen minutes
On Monday, the eight-hour law went into
operation with those employed in the Navy
Yard, and the hours of labor are 7 to with
an intermission Of one hour at noon. There
is considerable dissatisfaction expressed by
some OF the Workmen on account Of the dlVl-
sion of the day.
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TOMAC G a RD E N s.
A G r A n d 3 a l. L
WILL BE GIVEN At
u a II q NJ q @ a d Z s

: ? Q I . VI a & q 4 4 . b y >
..r On THURSDAY, July 8.
COOKS COTILLION BAND has been en-
gagged for the occasion Positively no improp
er characters allowed on the grounds.
Tickets for gentlemen Is cents ladies free
HENRY HERBNEk,
ivo-1t Proprietor
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AGEsHa!E1E.TBTR
CIDER MILLS j!
CIDER MILLS,

Scully's Co
Hutchnson's do.
For sale at manufacturers prices by
HERBERT BRYANT,
jy9 No %, King ST., Alexandria, Va
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jy2 Corner King and Fairfax cts.
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RUnIORs

LONDON, Sept. 2I.-The insurgents are re-
ported TO have attacked Madrid, which is defended
by barricades. The Spanish ministerial council
has addressed a circular assuring them that the
insurrection will be suppressed.
France remains entirely neutral.
FaTragut, replying to the Greek delegation. in
timsted that his government would give the Gre
taps material aid.
The aldermen and concillors Of Dublin have
passed resolutions favoring the release of the i'm
prisoned Fenians, the danger from the Feaian
movement having died away.
The Madrid Gazette says NOvaleches had arrived
on the moth side of the Sierra Morena with two
regiments of cavalry, eight battalions of infantry
and four batteries.
The revolutionary Gen. Serrano was marching
with large force on Cordova 70 give the Loyal.
lists battle. Great excitement existed in Madrid,
where 1t was believed the success Of the reyOln'
ton was certain.
Isabella has sgniied her willingness 70 abdicate
if the revolutionsts will accept the young prince
Asfurias as king Isabella 10 act as regent till
AstuTias attains his majority.
The revoutionists refuse 70 compromise and de-
mand the expulsion of the Bourbons and the es-
tablsbment Of provisional government.
PARs, Sept. 24.-France Immediately strength
ems her military posts the Spanish frontier. II
isreported tnat Isabella had entered France and
that Prim had been arrested.
The Paws Gays: The Spanish army is loyal,
tie insurrection Is confined 70 Andolusia and sew
ersl teapOTts.
The Moniteur says: The Spanish revolution
makes no headwsy-the people are indifferent,
and the government ia taking active measures
The insurgents in Audalnsia are retiring before the
royal uOops. II is officially announced from
Madrid that Catalonia, AragOn and Valencia are
quiet. The rumored rising in Calabris and Sicily
is denied.
LONDON, Sept 24.-All Spain has been declared
IN a state of siege. General lsnoder has joined
the rebels. Prim and Sorsno are marching on
Madrid with 20,O 900 men. serrano, acting as prssi
dent refused the peace overtures from COnchs.
The Spanish feet at San Sebastian has gone over
10 the rebels.
The report that Prim is marching directly on
Madrid is reiterated. He Is accompanied by Ser
rsno and the Duke de la Tore his force is esti.
mated at 20 600. 1t is stated that the Duke de la
Tore is acting as provisional president. He has
refused ConCha's offers of accommodation. The
spanish war ships at San Sebastien have de-
clsred against the queen. The revolutionistG
have issued decree that any osicer who orders
an attack on the people or patriot soldiers shall
be adiudged traitor 10 his country.
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MARKETS.

LONDON, Sept. 24-Noon.-Consols, "a 094i F;
bonds. 73 sugar easier.
LIvERPooL, Sept. 4-Noon.-Cotton fat /;
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 24-Cotton easier. Lard
72s. Sd. Pork buoyant at eos. Tallow 46s. Sd.
Turpentine 26s. Cd.
CiNCNNATI, Sept 24.-Flour dull but not lower.
Wheat dull and nominal. Corn 99c.6sl. Oats
meats-shoulders l0lc., sides l44c. Bacon shoul.
ders lli@l2 &C., sides lsic., clear sides Ice. Lard
l94c. butter S7G40c. Eggs 25926c. Sugar l4tc.
Coffee 2l6125c.
leaf l5@4Oc, Super6ne -four IS 5O05 so. Wheat
dull. Corn 93@s5c. Oats 52G55c. Pork s29.
Bacop-clesr sides l60l64c., shoulders IL tc.,
hams l96l93c. Lard lS3@l93c. Whisky 81 45. y
MOBILE, sept. A-Cottonn sales today HOO
bales; Niddlipgs 2l4422c. The market opened
at the inside but closed firm az the outside figures.
Receipts 81 bales exports 81 bales.
LoUIsvILLS, Sept. .24.-TobaccO-ssles3 80 hhds.
prices ranging from S. 9o@sl9 Is for lugs and cut
ting leaf SupeTfne -four Sc 5OGs7 90. Wheat
81 906s2 05. Corn 92194c, Oats 5O6D53c. Mess
Pork 500. Lard l9!@l9tc. Bacon-Shoulders
l2sc. Clear rib sides l50l54c. clear sides l54t9
l5c. Bulk-shOulders III. clear sides l54c.
Whisky, raw free, 81 so.
sAvASNAH, Sept 24-Cotton market dull and
nominal. Middliugs 23e. Sales today 81 bales.
Receipts 1882. Exports, coastwise, 1882.
LONDON, Sept. 2-Evening-COns 94sG943.
Bullion increased IN the Bank of England Els9, ,000.
FRANKFORT, sept A-Bonds I5B.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 24-Eyeniug market
dull. Sales 10000 bales. Breadstufs and lard
dull.
NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-Money continues easy
though rates are put up in some quarters. Call
loans 205 per cent Prime discounts quiet at g.
az. Heavy transactions in gold to-day, one
broker selling over 81 900, 900. Stock market &C
tive and excited. Snb-treasury balance S93 ,500,-
900. 5.2O's Of 1852, ia; of 1864. 1921; of 1855,
ll0A new issues, leSi of 1867, l0Ss of 1868,
1904; l0-40's l04B.
AEw YeKK. SAINT. "a -Cottop. market heavy !:
sales to-day 100 bales; Middlfngs 25GZ5sc.
Plour-Euperfine Sc 7O@$7 so; extra 81 s50ss so;
Wheat 2G9c. lower. Corn decliniug Mixed
Western 81 l96Sl 20. Mess Pork SIS 75. Lard,
steam. rendered l9G20c.; kettle ls5G204c.
Whisky firm, 81 40 free. Groceries firm aud
steady. Turpentine 454@46c; Rosin 81 65@s7 so
Tallow heavy at l3s@l3l. Freights steady.
HAVANA, Sept. 24.-Sugar dull, reals. Ster-
ling HA@l4l. Federal, for Gold 3bQ4 premium
Rusine dnll.
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Mondays Session of Congress not ON.
cially Recognized.
sURRATT DIsCHARGED-FINANC AND
.4 PERSONAL.
NO ACTION ON THE GEORGIA RIoT-THE
VIRGINIA ELECTORAL TICKET.
Marriage Of Robert Lincoln-sOn of Henry Ward
Beeeher killed-aen. Hatch's New Orleans
Letter Suit against Mr. Laird.

WAsHRGToE, Sept. PA dispatch from Fort
Wallace says that Col. Forsyth, with 6fty men is
hemmed 10 by large number of Indians ninety
miles north Of that place. Col. Forsyth was
wounded in the leg and hip. Lieut.. Beecher was
fatally wounded. DR.. Moore was shot in the head
while dressing Col. Forsyth's wounds. At last
accounts the party had sixty-fve rounds OF am.
munition, and were fortifying and eating horses.
Troops were moving to their rescue.
surratt is now pleading the statute of limitati
OF 1893. The argument is progressing.
LATER-The last plea is potent. Surratt Is free.
Politics were not discussed in the cabinet to-
day. The president having had no notification Of
Mondays session will not recognize IL conse.
quently the appointments made during the recess
still hold good.
Lincoln's son, Robert, was married to Senator
Hsrlsn's daughter this evening.
Evsrts has gone to New York for few days.
The court Of claims met, but having no QUO
rum adjourned to December.
Revenue assessors are not entitled to fees for
approving tobacco dealers or manufacturers
bonds.
Receipts Of customs from the l4th to the 10th
inst. inclusive, So GIL 000
Internal revenue receipts to-day s2S9.000.
The administration will take no new action in
Georgia matters. Meade will be governed by pre-.
viOus orders.
Prominent gentlemen from Virginia are
here consulting with high parties regarding an
electoral ticket in Virginia. They are answered /:
" The Constitution provides for, and there is no
law Of Congress against any State choosing cleo
tora."
Lieutenant Beecher, killed by the Indians
recently, is a son of Henry Ward Beecher.
SupeTysoTshps are unchanged. No prospect
OF an early settlement of the question.
Secretary Scheheld does not feel authorize ed to
publish Gen. Hatch's letter, on which his recent
order 10 Gen. Buchanan was based.
Suit has been brought in New York against Mr..
Laird, builder Of the privateer Alabama, by the
owners Of vessel which she destroyed. 1t Is
claimed that she was fitted out in violation of law,
and that her owners and builders are liable for
damages sustained at her hands. 1t is understood
IL at Laird had funds in this country, which have
been attached, and are held liable for whatever
be may be held TO pay. The claim in this case is
for $ll9 900.
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ard Blair than have Of the existence Of God
himself. The following States may be counted
upon for the Democratic ticket: Connecticut,
New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Mary
land. Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana,
West Virginia, Oregon and California. / am
also beginning to believe that Louisiana will
go Democratic; them comes Georgia, and then
North Carolina. OF the Southern States Grant
cen obtain only South Carolina and Florida; but
what disgrace that South Carolina should vote
for Grant; and then they call this an election.
The speaker, after slluding to the probable
policy of the Radical party to install their oandi.
date even in case of defeat, said should this effort
be made, you will proclaim in thunder tones 8
separation of the Union of States. The great
West, extending from the Rocky Mountains to
the Pacific will proclaim ID. The Atlantic sea.
board will 60 by itself-the West by itself. The
Democracy of Ohio, of Missouri, will strike hands
with the Democrats Of the Southern States. Ns-
tons pass away like Individuals. Efforts to make
them perpetual are simply absurd. Do but go on
performing your duty, and we will march on
together as sisters in q common confederation.
loud spplause,l
General Bragg next introduced Gen. A. B.
Brown, of st. Louis, late an officer in the Union
army, and once stationed in command of q brigade
in this department. The generals remarks were
pithy, and pointed with infinite wit, and quiet
satire. which bad telling effect upon his hearers,
who frequently interrupted him with laughter or
rspturCus applause.
Captain Dan Able. Of st. Louis, having been
introduced by the Hon. 4. l.. Macon, returned
thanks to the citizens of New Orleans for the at.
tsDtions they had shown TO the friends Of Frank
P. Blair, whom he had known intimately for
years, and who was politically the most sincerely
consistent man he ever knew.
Other speeches, though brief ones, were made
by Col. Mosely and Capt. Ben. Taylor, Of st.
Louis, and by Col. P. b. Foulke, Hon. NJ. A.
Foute and Gen. JEFF Thompson, of this city, all of
whose sentiments had the true Democratic ring
about them. Ii was not until half past 10 O'Clock
that the sssemblage dispersed.
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NEW ORLEANS, Sept. %, 1868.
Hon. W Baker Chairman Beard Of Registration;
Sri protest against the action Of the ma
jority of the board in the matter before them
l. e., Rules for the Boards of Supervisors "-in
this That, in my opinion, they have no right to
coustrue the laws of the State or United States
touching the rights of electors, nor have we to
direct those boards even by implication what
class Of citizens shall be refused registration con-
tending that the Boards of Supervisors cannot re-
fuse to register any citizen who is willing and
ready to take one of the oaths as prescribed un-
der the act Respectfully,
GEO. A.. F0sDICK.