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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03
AT.FYANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A gentleman near Norfolk planted last spring
forty-one barrels of Irish potatoes. He has
lust taken his crop out of the ground and has
shipped already nine hundred and forty barrels,
and has about one hundred barrels on hand
This makes gross return Of upward OF $4,000
from his potato crop
We learn from the Grecnbricr Independent
that the notorious Granville Montcllc, and
another horse thief named VIM. Graham, made
their escape, on Wednesday night, from the
Greenbrier (Lewisburg) Jail, where they had
been confined for some time past.
Mr.. p H. Rouse has disposed OF his Shan
non HIP farm containing Gl2 acres, to DR..
l.. S. Eichcbcrger, Of Baltimore, for the sum
of SCI, 000-$40, 600 in cash. This land lies on
the west side of the Shenandoah river, 0ppO-
site the celebrated Shannondale Springs.
Three hundred and ninety mechanics and
Iabors were discharged from the Gosport (Va.j
hayward on Tuesday. The reason assigned
is that the appropriation is exhausted
Richmond atmosphere seems fatal to menag'
cries. Ames, Of the big circus, suffered q
great loss in the death of his black bear, ycSter,
day, from excessive heat. ..
Bishop WhittIe, DR.. Sampson, Of Washing
ton, and DR.. Broadus, OF S. c., preached il
Charlottesville, last Sunday.
There is considerable sickness, such as chol,
era morbus, Group, collie and diarrhea prevail
ing at present in Norfolk.
Gen. Stoncman has appointed new munich
pal officers in Lexington, in place Of the form
CT ones
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, July 3, 1868
Beef Cattle-Priccs to-day ranged as follows :
Old Cows and Scaawags at 1 25aS4 80; ordina-
fair quality Beeves 5Oa$G; and the very best
Boevos at I 50a$8 rs per 100 lbs. average price
being about SIS Is gross. The market was dull
at an advance Of 2jc per 100 lbs for good and
prime Bcevcs, while common and medium
qualities arc unchanged from tho rates Of last
week.
Sheep-The supply during the past week has
been scarcely sufficient to meet the demand and
good qualities have advanced &c per ID. Prices
today ranged as follows: good to extra fat
Sheep at 44a5!c per ID gross Stock Sheep 50
ass per head Lambs 2aS4 per head.
uogs-Tho supply has continued good dur
ing the past week, and the market is dull at q
slight decline on the rates Of last week fair to
good live Hogs at $lla$l2 50 per 1O0 lbs net
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03
EOrnirls News.

General Napier arrived in London yesterday,
and was received with great popular ovation.
In the evening he visited the House Of Com
mons, where he was warmly greeted. Both
Houses of Parliament unanimously passed O
vote of thanks for his services in Abyssinia.
The financial budget is still under discussion in
the French Chambers, the Opposition objcc-
ting to the expenses for continuing the military
ornaments, and the Ministry defending them.
The Fourth of July is to be celebrated on
large scale ut Berlin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO Farmers and Planters.

THE LODI MANUFACTURING CO., the
oldest and largest concern of the kind IN the
United States, possessing extraordinary tacili-
ties for the manufacture of Fertilizers, controll-
ing exclusively the night soil, ofal, bones and
dead animals Of New York, Brooklyn and Jer-
soy cities, as also the great Communipaw alb.
batoirs, offer for sale, in lots to suit customers
5000 TONS OF
DOUBLE REFINED POUDRETTB,
Made from night-8oiI, blood bones and oNul
ground to powder.
It's effects have been most astonishing, doubling
the crops and maturing them 10 days or 2 weeks
earlier. Equal TO the best brands Of Super
phosphate for Present Crop, although sold
only for
THIRTY DOLLARS PER TON,
Packed in bbls. Of $50 lbs. each
BONE DUST.
I-Coarso and Fine mixed. 2-Finc, suitable
for Drilling. And 3-Flourcd Zone.
mss- We Warrant cur Bone TO Analyzo Pure
Packed in bbls of $50 lbs each. For Winter
grain, Double-ReGned PoudrctLe and Fine
Bone, mixed in equal proportions and drilled
in with the seed, have produced most rcmNrka-
bic effects. Sold as low as any article Of same
purity and fnoness in the market.
NITRO-PHOSPHATE OF LIME
We offer this Phosphate confidently as being
rs good, if not superior, to any ever made or
sold in this market, containing larger amount
Of soluble Phosphate and Ammonia than usual
in Superphosphatcs. For permanent, rs well
| as for Immediate powerful effect upon land it
has no equal. ..t
Price in New York, S55 per ton of 1000 lbs
For Price Lists, Circulars, SC, apply to
uOOE 81 WEDDERBURN,
| my 30-Cm Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03
SCHOOL EXCLUSION.
TIE SUNDAY SCHOOL

M. 4. URCH SOUTH,
accompanied by the NJ street Sunday School of
Washington, will make their annual excursion
to CAkLIN'S SPRINGS, on TUESDAY,
July 7. Addresses will be delivered, and tho
entertainment will be onlivcned by some fine
music: by Prof. Daniels Choir, who are ccEi-
IDENTIFY expected to be present.
Trains will leave Alexandria at 8 and . a. III ,,
and and $3.50 p. m. returning, will leave the
grounds ut and 1870 p. m. Tickets for adults
5Uc; for children 25ctO bo had of teachors or
pupils Of tho school, I'D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

LAsKA-During the debate in the House
of Representatives on Wednesday, on the bill
appropriating 81, 200, 900, in coin, to carry into
effect the treaty for the aquistion Of Russian
America. Mr.. Washburn in contradiction of
Mr.. Banks's statement as to the agricultural and
other capabilities Of Alaska-rcad extracts from
a report recently made by Russian Under
Secretary, in reply to inquiries made by the
American Minister at St. Petersburg, as to the
land system of the territory. lie said he could
fancy the Jolly time that the Russian Cabinet
had when reading Mr.. Seward letter nQuiring
as to the system Of disposing of land in Alaska.
The report of the Russian Under Secretary
was that the native population was too insight
icant to have any collision about land; that the
land was perfectly barren, and unit either tor
agricultural or grazing purposes, and therefore
there was no reason for endeaVorlng to extend
the limits Of property in land; that the perma-
ncnt fOes and dampncss OF Alaska, ard the
want of solar heat and light would make 1t I'm,
possible even to provide hay for cattle. Aud
this, said Mr. Washburn, was the paradise
which had been depicted in such eloquent terms
by the chairman of the Committee OF Foreign
Affairs, that one might suppose the Garden OF
Eden, instead Of being on the banks OF the
Euphratcs, was really in Alaska.
Mr. Blaine inquired who had written that
report? ....... .... ..o
Mr. Washburn. \ member Of the Russian
Cabinet . ....
Mr.. Blaine After the bargain was made. ?
Mr. Washburn. Yes, after the bargain was
made ,..... ... ...... ....s
Mr.. Raum inquired whether the description
read by Mr.. Washburn related to the whole
territory? ....
Mr. Washburn replied. that it applied to the
whole coast-only more 50. Laughter. :.
Mr. Raum asked whether that was q fair de-
scription Of the whole purchase?
Mr. Washburn said it was.
Mr. Blaine. And made by those who best
know it? ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03
9EAEgETHi EIES'E'.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-JULY 3

- i I ~ = =
ARRIVED.
Schr. Richard Vnux, Boston, to Central Coal
Company.
SAILED.
Steamer ,Jsmcs s. Green, LnmAn, New York,
by M. EIdridgc &c Go.
Steamer II. f. CNhll, MaiLh, Baltimore, by
B. Wheat
Hchr. Anna Edwards, New Haven, by Amer
lean Coal Co,
Schr. John Forsyth. ApclgNtc Now York,
by American Coal Co.
Schr. Potomac, Philadelphia, by Central Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

DARING OUTRAGE by "LoIL LEAGUERs."
The following particulars of a daring outrage
upon colored man, by three Of the negro
members Of the Loyal League" Of Mt. Zion,
in Campbell county, have been furnished u.s.
1t appears that Nelson Rosscr, former
member Of said League, who had withdrawn,
was suspected of betraying some of the SC
crcts of this traitorous organization, and on
Friday nigh last, Norton Roberts, negro, PrcsI-
dent OF the Mt. Zion League, accompanied by
two other negroes. went to the House of Mel
son, called him out, charged him with his al
legged treachery, and urged him to repair as far
as possible, the damage he had done, by re-
joining the League. Nelson refused to do So,
and Roberts and his comrades proceeded to cy-
ecute upon him vengeance. They tied him by
the heels and suspended him from tho limb of a
tree, in which condition he was kept for scv-
oral hours, his tOrturers all the time urging
him to come back into the "lold.', At the end
of some hours, during which tho unfortunate
man suffered intense agony, Ills spirit Of resist
ancc succumbcd, and he consented to acccdc to
the demands. He was then released in an al
most exhausted condition, and again took upon
himself the oath prescribed by the League, and
in addition. was forced to swear he would
mover dlvulgc the treatment he had rcc2iv-
cd. This was done only to save his life, and
on Monday, Nelson visited Campbell Court
House, and made known tho facts to q macis
trate, who at once issued warrant for the ar
rest Of Roberts and his two assistants, who
wcro taken in custody, and tried on Tuesday
before Justice John /. Pcrrow, when the fore
going facts were elected The accused, after a
protracted and patient Investigation, were sent
on for trial by the County Court at the August
term, and bailcd for their appearance at that
time. Comment upon an act of this charac
ter is wholly unne cessary but we cannot forbcar
the remark that were they achite men charged
with it, we should certainly have the military
taking hold of the case, and furnishing the
perpetrators; but as they arc truly Ioil ne
groes," the affair may be left 10 the civil
courts. -LVmchbm0 Ne1rS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03
V,ofter from Fauquicr Co.

CORRESPONDENCE of the Alexandria Gazette]
WARRENToN, Va, July I'd, l868.-The
transition from the dusty streets and beat-ra-
dating walls of the city to the cool sequcstred
shades of this most pleasant Of Virginia s many
pleasant inland villages, is delightful to the
scmiinvalid, weary of the routine OF office
work, and the monotony Of business. Here,
inhaling the pure fresh OR Of the Blue Ridge,
viewing its beautiful scenery, its charming
landscapes, and luzuriating in its quiet scclu-
sion, the enjoyments Of physical being are cz-
allied into something positive aud real. The
appetite is sharpcned, the sleep refreshing, and
the frctful pevishncss Of the dyspcptic toned
into positive kindness and good nature. S..
Half mile out from the village, with kind
friends and pleasant surroundings, | trust |
will not be Judged over enthusiastic, If my pen
has dwelt for moment upon this theme.
Warrenton is dull, SO its inhabitants say, this
season. Business is not as prosperous as last
wear, the reason being found, it is alleged, in
the continued unsettled condition of political
affairs. .... .... III.
A good deal OF real estate is changing hands,
however, in this vicinity, at high figures and
many persons from States further South are
settling here. This county is indeed an at
tractive one in an agricultural point Of view !;
its healthfuneSs, and its nearncss to market,
constituting it most desirable location Tor a
residence 1t is already more highly improved
than almost any other county in this section OF
the State.
There are many evidences of the gradual re-
vivifcation of this part of our State, so desc
lated and ravagcd by the late war. Comforta-
bic houses in many localities supply the place
of those burned or pulled down by troops
Fencing is restored to large extent, and a
much greater amount of land in cultivation
than would be supposed could be, If quiet
could reign, and the farmer feel secure that
the soil would reman safe from the schemes OF
confscation direct, or by taxation, it would con-
duce to the prosperity of the State greatly
by inspiring q feeling Of confidence and &C.
curity. ri ....... ~. 80. ..: ....
The greatest trouble hero in bushes seems to
be the want of money Mechanics and labor
ers cannot or will not work without weekly
wages, and farmers cannot pay,saV at long IN
tcrvals The result is q crampng of the cncr-
gies Of both classes; the laborcr and the me-
chanic being unable to credit for his labor, and
the farmer being unable to pay the cash. Cap
tal is so much needed
Some uncasincss is expressed here as to the
how and when of the probable approaching
State election. The number Of those arbltra-
rily refused registration seems larger in the
counties where small shoulder straps have
rcigned than in the cities, and this class, added
to those who neglected to apply for rcgstra-
ton constitute a considerable number OF the
best citizens; and in case no re-opcning OF the
registration is had, they will be out altogether.
~. -. ....4v; .-.. .s -.. NEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF yALUA-
" BILE REAL ESTATE, IN FAIRFAX
COUNTY, VA.-By virtue of p decree of tho
Circuit Court of Fairfax county, Va rendered
in the suit of Follin against Follin and others
I shall proceed, ct II o. clock m, on MONDAY,
the 10Th day Of July, 1868, that being Court day,
to olIer at public sale, in front Of the Court
House Of said county, TWO LOTS or LAND,
No. 3 containing II acres two roods and No.
containing IS five acres and IS poles, as laiI
down on q plat Of survey returned and filed in
said Court This land ia situated near the vii.
lago Of "Vienna," on the A, j.. y II. K K
and on the waters Of Wolf trap run. and adjoins
the lands Of Major Williams and others. II IS
located in q most desirable and improving
neighborhood, is we'll watcred healthy, and
the soil good. It's proximity TO Alexandria,
Washington and Georgetown, adds greatly t.
its value.
TERMS no-tcDth Of the purchase money
to be paid in hand, and tho residue in equal III
gtillments, at six, twelve and eighteen month.
from the day Of sale, with interest, secured by
the bonds Of the purchaser with good personal
security, and the title retained until the pur-
chase money is fully paid. Stamps and convey
ancing at the cost Of tho purchaser
FRANCIS i. SMITH,
iv 3-2awLs Commissioners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

PREsENTATIoN.-In Washington yesterday,
committed of the colorcd schools Of George
town and Washington presented Mayor Bow
en- silver urn and two goblcts 'as token
of their regard for the interest ho has al ways
taken in The welfare Of the colOred schools OF
thn District -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

Z Gov. Seymour has withdrawn his name as
candidate for nomination as President, by the
Democratic Convention in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

A petition from parties interested in the
mining of coal has been presented in the House
OF Representatives by Mr. Covodo, remonstra-
ting against the proposed reduction in tho du-
ty on foreign coal. This petition was signed
by the heaviest dealers in New York, Penn
3sylyania and Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

An article from a Cincinnati paper quoted
in the Washington Chronicle, says:-"Nelth-
er sGen. Grant nor Mr.. Colfaz will take
any part intbe coming campaign, beyond gen
eral conference with each other!'' This is, in
the old phrase enough to make Q cat laugh. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

The Washington Chronicle is indignant at
the probable result Of the recent vote in Mlssls-
sippi on the adoption Of the constitution IN
that Subsequently, the colored vote. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

A western editor says he is keeping all his
Iona editorials, bottled up,'-for use when
cool weather comes next winter, and there is
some chance of getting people to read them
The only difficulty is, that they may spoil by
keeping
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03
Gainesville Depot, Manassas GaE
Railroad, and BuckI"nd. Prince
William county, Va.


The Subscribers having associated themselves
for the purpose Of buying and selling lands IN
Faunuer. Prince William and adjoining cOun-
ties, are prepared to offer to purchasers num-
Der Of farms containing from 200 to 1000 acres,
at prices ranging from IS TO $40 per aero. -
Parties desiring to locate in this State, will d"
well to examine the lands we offer before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
Will attend the depot ut Gainesville and II
Buckland daily, and be prepared TO take car"
Of and show parties tho PROPERTY we offer.
This immediate vicinity offers great induce
mcnts in the way Of rail and turnpike roads t.
the markets OF Alexandria, Georgetown and
Washington, distant 35 to 80 miles, and from
to miles from Warrenton, on the Orange and
Alexandria r. r., the county scat Of Fauqucr,
n o section OF the State possesses greater al
vnntagcs for grazing, fruit culture and farm
ing, It's nearness to market enabling producers
products of fruits, vegetables, &c.
Buckland, miles from Gainesville, large
lording y home market for wool AMI other pro-
ducts The water and health Of this section L
unsurpassed.
We will be glad to furnish information to I'll
parties desiring it, with full descriptions OF the
lands. Terms of sale will be liberal; adros'
P. o. Gainesville Depot
Prince William CO., VA
Reforcncas-R. w. Downman esq. Wash;
ington, d. c.; Gen. Daniel RuggIes, us. Ian"
and Immigration Company, New York. NJ. D.
Washington, esq, WArronton, Va Ap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

The decline of Governments at New York
Yesterday under the news of the report of the
Committee on Ways of Means continued, tho
bonds closing generally lower
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

Senator Cragin states that the expense
of the late Impeachment trial will be 81 .Ooo-
all told. -. Lo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

TIE ALBEMAnLE "GnosT This "spcr-
it, who has been very quiet for two months
past, has commenced his tricks again upon
the house of Mr.. Moon, and behaves rs badly
and learlessly as ever, knocking out windows,
and performing other like cats.-Lynchbong
NelUs ... .........
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

As part of the radical programme in refer
encs to the presidential election, if the result
should not DO in their favor. Mr. Edmunds has
introduced an other of the series of bills look,
ing to that end. 1t proposes to call Congress
together Immediately after the election, and
three weeks in advance of the opening of tho
regular session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

California is producing strawberries weigh
ing five to the pound
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03
Z LICENSE NOTICE.

Tho attention Of those merchants who nave
failed up TO this date to take out their pr"poo,,
licenses is directed to the following oIIF"''
from the laws of the Corporation: ,,-
And be it enacted, That every merchant % %
their license tax on or before tho 3Oth day o.
June Shall forfeit and pay five dollars and cGss
for each and every day they shall continue D to
mess without paying said license tax after InV
Both day Of June; and all such fines ana co., co.,
shall be collected rs all other fines and lorlo'
ures due tho Corporation"
10 3O-4t VIM. N. BERKELEY, Mayor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

The peach crop in Delaware, it is said, will
not be as large, this year, as usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

Judge Underwood writes to the Washington
Chronicle, that cts reporter must certainly
have made a mistake of a single word in his
account Of continuing the case of the United
States VS.. Jefferson Davis, and substituted for
the word required" the quite similar word
requested. F." Judge U. had better let it
stand as it is. tits drawing the matter millly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

John Minor Bolts is reported to be quite i'll
ct his home, Culpcpcr, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

The N. Y, Financial Chronicle says: The
recent general decline in the price Of -four and
grain is the result of considerations relating to
the prospective harvest. There appears to be
no dissent in any quarter to tho conclusion that
present prospects warrant lower prices for
breadstuffs; there is, however, some difference
oil opinion as to what extent of decline may be
reasonably expected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03
ALEXANDRIA,.
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 8,

THE FREEDMEN's BUREAU. The newspapers
are beginning to ''show up the Freedmen s
Bureau, especially at its head quarters in
Washington, "Howsrd University" and all.
The whole affair is recommended to some honest
pains taking member of Congress, for thorough
ventilation It wants it badly. This Freed
mems Bureau, Head and Branches, if not now,
will, one day. be subjected to an examination,
which will show, what it has been, what It's.
and what it is used for. Some of the Radical
presses, themselves, are FESTIVE under the 'in-
Fiction. It will be seen, that little breeze
has sprung up in relation to the Branch Bureau
at Arlington, and at Emmittsburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

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GANAEI COHI9REEeGE.
FRIDAY, July :;

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

The National Conservative Democratic Con-
vention will meet in New York to morrow. 1t
will be very large assemblage. The nomina-
tions will probably be made next Monday Or
Tuesday. In addition to the Delegates, crowds
ofpersons from all quarters of the country are in
New York, to attend the sittings of the con-
vention, to witness the proceedings, and to as
sist their friends in behalf of their favortes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-04-08
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

Hunter & NOwlin,
Ill next door to the Post Ofice,)
STANTON, VA,
Can furnish all the TEXT-BOOKS used in the
different Institutes and Schools, through this sec
ton; Also Blank, Memorandum, Exercise and
Copy Books, States, Ink, in fact, a complete out
fit for Schools. oct 16-tf
Cheap Stationery!
~ PAPER l0c per Quire,
ENVELOPES &c per Package.
A good assortment Of other STATIONERY, Of
every style and at every price. for sale by
oct 16-tf Staunton. Va.
NEW BOOKS-A Defence of Virginia
IN land through her of the Southl
in recent and pending contests against the sec
Gonal party, by Prof. RoBr. L. DABNEY, D. D.
Louisa Muhlbach's Historical Novels
ROBT. COWAN.
sep 10-tf Stauuton, Va.
nlcKENs WORKS,
u Each Volume Complete
WAVERLEY NOVELS-Each Volume completes
at IS and IS cents each. For sale by
HUNTER g. NOWLIN,
jan 2-tf Staunton Va.
NEW NOVELS "A Stormy Life-by Lady
IN Fullertin Count Mirabeau-Mulbach. Ma
poleon and Bucher-Mulbach In cloth and pa
per. Received by HUNTER & NOWLIN,
jan 29-tf Staunton, Va.
DRICK PoMERoY's NEW WORKS.
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For sale by HUNTER & NOWLIN