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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

1t is "rumored' in Richmond, that the late
Governor Peirpoint gave offence by som
rather ''caustic' expressions used by him in
4 recent correspondence with Gen. Grant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

WASHINGTON IN CHINA.-Mr. BurliDgame
closed his official career as United States min
lister at Picking with the interesting presenta-
ton of a portrait of Washington, copied by
Mr.. Pratt, of Boston, after the Stuart picture.
to the venerable Seu-ki-yu, who was degraded
and bani>hed by the late emperor, H!-en-tung,
for eulsgizing Washiogtonin his works,"The
Geography Of the World" and ''The Men of
Note Of Other Countries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET, April 4-TAo
attendance at the stock market on Friday W.;
limited and the markc: dull. There were buf
eleven head Of beef cattle offered, and ,aey
Sixty head Of sheep were offered, and sold 2,
IS 80 per head. twenty-five cow: and cslyc.
were offered, and sold st from $40 10 so each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

In the Convention, on Saturday a communi-
cation was received from Gen. Schofeld ap-
proving the ordinance for the issue of certif-
Gates of indebtedness to pay the expenses of
the Convention, but the approval extended
only to April 6, and the time for the redemp-
ton of the certificates is to be fixed hereafter
by the General. The Convention will probably
have to levy a tax if its session is continued
The report on representation has been adopted.
The McCARDLE CASE. Our readers have
already been informed that this case has been
postponed until the next term of the Supreme
Court. One of the Judges Of the Supreme
Court (Mr. Grier) made a protest against the
postpoGement Of the case. He said:-''This
case was fully argued in the beginning of this
month. 1t is a case which involves not only
the liberty and rights OF the appellant in this
case, but OF millions of our fellow citizens. The
country had a right to expect it would receive
the immediate and solemn attention of the
court. BY the postponenent of this case this
court has subjected itself, whether justly or un-
Justly, to the imputation that it had evaded
the performance of a duty imposed upon it by
the constitution, and waited for legislative in
terposition TO supersede its action and relieve
it Of responsibility, | have only to say:-'R
Diet hoe opprobrao lscet non patulssc repeAa,' or,
literally translated, l am ashamed such an OPP
probrium should be cast upon the court and
that it cannot be refuttd.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

The result Of the election in Arkansas is
again thrown in doubt. Te~legrapbic dispatches
give different and conflicting statements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06


The CoNvENTIoN. The doings of this body,
claiming be convention of the people of Fir-
ginia, are growing more odious every day. They
have now entered into an Infamous system of
gerrymandcr. Knowing their inability to carry
the State upon a general ticket; or, in other
words, to command a majority of all the votes;
they have changed the apportionment Of dele
gates and senatorsi n the Legislature, so as to
secure a commanding majority in both Houses.
With US, the Governor has no veto power and
the Legislature is supreme. 10 secure the
legislative body is therefore the paramount Oh
iect with this party. The better to subserve
this object, they have increased the number of
delegates 10 counties where the black element
predominates, and diminished it in those coun-
ties where the whites hold an undoubted ma
jority. For instance; Campbell county and
Lynchburg, now represented by the negro Kel-
so, and his worthy compeer, the shabby Will
hanson, are to have three delegates in the Leg.
~islature instead Of two, as heretofore; While
Frederick county, that has always had Swo
delegates, is to have but one. This county is
represented in the Convention bya Conserva.
tive, and has a large white majority. We take
these two c%runties simply to illustrate
a principle. In addition, they have increased
tho number of delegates to tie LEGISLATURE
largely above what it was before the infamous
partition OF our State. When Virginia extern
ded from the sea coast to The Ohio, the repre-.
senfat on in he House OF Delegates was about
$50: u,d"r the new apportionment, wi h one.
third of the State gene, we are to have 1T del
egates in he lower branch of Assembly We
do not wonder that Judge S0ead, a RepubIi-
can, but a man OF some sense and property,
protested agsi4st the lavish expenditure OF
pub ic money involved 10 fixing the number Of
delegates at ITS, according to the report Of the
commi, tee. The legislature, under this ap-
p%ortionment, Will cost per day l,4lG, and a
session Of ninety days, S127: 240." And Allan,
VINO expects probably to accumulate some
property here, spoke "in opposition to the
enormous taxation which would be cntai!ed
upon property holders OF the State for the pur
rose of making Offices for the benefit of the
lately enfranchised people of The S,are."
With these facts b~fore them, our people
will &c the veriest doIts that ever lived under
the sun, if they do not band themselves to u
man against the work of this body of adven,
turers who are trying to make Offices for the
Baynes, Ke!soes, Wiiliamsons, and other adj
vcnturerS, to be supported at the public ex-
pense. -Lynch6urg Fuginaan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

The father of Senator Harlan died in Park
county, Indiana, on the 3lst ult., aged II years.
Senator H. was with his father when he died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

Destructive fires, yesterday, in Boston, (sev-
gu story granite agricultural warehouse in
Syracuse, coffee and spice mills } in Detroit,
Commission merchants stores J and in Chica-
so, Gear works City Railroad company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

The Lynchburg Virginiau says it is a mis-
take, that it ''dislikes the Peabody Education
al scheme" On the contrary it commends
the charity as announced by its generous donor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

pete Jones' explains in the Richmond Dis
patch, that when in the Convention, he said
"Mr. E. Gibson was the best man on his side
of the House, and not in the whole Conven.
ton. He would have made this explanation
on the floor Of the House but that be was
shnt ont"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

GREAT DooToRs IN CoNsULTATIoN.-Whe
DR. Bethune and his wife werein Europe, Mrs.
Bethune had been transported by water from
Liverpool to London, in order to consult Sir
Ashley Cooper and Sir James Clarke. At this
place her husband joined her, to make the
discovery that even the most learned doctors
may be found mapping. The accommodations
we're not extensive when the two physicians
retired for consultation.
Mr.. Bethune was. in a position where he
could overhear their remarks. They had a
pleasant interview: one relating how he, on a
certain occasion, came very pear fighting a duel.
The difficulties and danger Of the position &C.
cupied some time to describe, and they were
about to separate when one recalled the pa
tient. But what shall We do with Bethune's
wife? ?" 20, give her the old pill" was the
ready reply. 1t is superfuous to add that this
most expensive medical attendance quickly
terminated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06
Il .A3ts& /. SIS &.


ARRIVED.
Steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, to !.
Wheat.
Steamer New York. Jones, Philadelphia, .
N. klIcidgc j. Go.
Steamer Wawa$et, Fowkes, Potomac Lane
ings. to HOoe & WrddcrbuIn.
Schr. II. ". Wright, Fisher, Philadelphia
to l.. Mckenzie.
Schr. A. TrideIl. BarrelI, Washington, to
c.. Winship.
Schr. Twilight, Thorp, Portland, Plaster 10
Schr. Agncs Eappcjier, NcDeyit;, to Il. 5
3. Coal CO
Schr. William Arthcr, Andrews, Por:l&nd,
plaster TO b. Il. L4mbcrt.
SAILED.
Schr. Joseph Baxter, Baxter, Boston, By t.
Eldridge S Co.
Schr. D. V,Streaker, NanGildcr, Providence,
Grain, by N E!dridge & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

The Senate will meet for legislative business
to-day. The House has adjourned until Wed
pesday,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

IRELAND.-Thc defeat of the British Minis
try in the House of Commons, forms the chief
topic of conversation. Nearly all the London
journals have editorial articles on the subject.
The Times says the Commons have resolved
that this canker Of the empire shall be removed
THE rejection Of Stanley's amendment to
postpone consideration until the next Parlia-
ment, and the adoption Of Gladstone's resolu-
ton to go into committee, is the first step Of
operation. The national will is soon to be ex-
pressed, and it will be in no uncertain sound.
1t will insist that the work so sharply begun
shall be thoroughly performed. The vote is the
dawn of a reunited empire. Now Ireland may
take confidence from this vote that she is sus-
tanned by a vast balance Of opinion Of the
United Kingdom. The wrongs of ages are to be
ended and right done amid the reclamation OF
the nation. This must guarantee peace"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Capt. SamuelI. Watt died in Greenbrier
county, ON yesterday morning week. Capt.
Watt, was about IS years Of age, and was a
native of Amherst county, but tor nearly or
quite half a. century, was an esteemed and high
~ respected citizen Of Lynchburg, and for sew
-eral years filed the position of Mayor of that
city. go, e--r2--~
A charcoal dealer from Portuguese town.
some seven or eight miles below Richmond,
was found murdered on Saturday morning, on
the Williamsburg road, near Mr.. Robert Jor-
dams farm, about a mile and a half below the
city. His money was found on his person.
It is said that the golfers in the county
of Gtoochland who are mining on the north side
Of James River have followed the seams of coal
entirely under the bed Of the river to the high
water mark on the Chesterfield side, thus com
pletely tunneling it,
General Scho6eld, on Saturday, made new
appointments to the Richmond City Council.
Among them are Collector Milford, Alexander
Sharpe, Postmaster Horace l.. Kent, VIM. @.
Allen, George Smith and H. G. Clinton. ~.
MIR. Charles Van Wrinkle, y. S. Marshal for
Virginia, has appointed COL P. A. Davis and
MIR. John A. Lynham as his Deputies for the
State at large. The. district deputies will prob
ably be appointed in a few days.
The handsome residence of Mr.. Joseph Hi
den, at Orange c. H., together With Two hun
dred acres OF land, was sold last week to Mr..
Robert Stanard, of Mobile, for $4,000 cash :;
equivalent to S75 per acre.
A strike took place last week among the ne
groes at work at the Midlothian coal pits
trouble was apEprehended, but the prompt ap-
pearance of the military had the effect OF pre-
serving the peace. III ri
The Wytheville Dispatch announces that a
veritable ghost has made its appearance in that
town, and nearly frightened out Of his wits one
Capt. Barnett, a man of heroic mould. .
A military commission is held for the trial of
Justice J. T. NOEL and Constable Wyatt, of
Campbell, with Col. Rose rs President. The
offence is that of whipping a negro a year ago.
Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, visited
the Convention, at Richmond, on Saturday.
He addressed the colored people on temper
ance that night.
There must be a great many mlnks in Taze-
we'll county. One merchant there exported
during the past year one thousand dollars worth
of their skins.
The Richmond Ultra Radicals prophecy that
Sheridan will supersede Schofield in command
of the lst district. Why?
At Gordonsville, on the 25th of March, Joe
Miller & Go. sold at public auction, forty build.
ing lots, which commanded pretty fair prices.
The United States Grand Jury, in Rich
mond, has fouod true bills against about thirty
revenue officers, for fraud.
The Bureau Agent, Capt. Schwan, for Bed
ford and Botetourt counties, has resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

A dispatch from London says, that a meet
ing of the Disraeli Cabinet was held on Satur-
day night, to consider the action of the House
Of Commons on the Gladstone resolutions. 1t
vas "rumored' that the Ministry would resign.
In that case Gladstone will, perhaps, be consid
cred the most available man to organize a new
Cabinet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

ANOTHER SPEECH, BY ANOTHER HUNNlcUTT.
The Richmond Dispatch says, that On Thurs,
day night, Geo. Hunuicutt, son Of the Hunni-
cult made a speech to q Radical colored meet
ing, in the course of which be told them "tbat
the people of Virginia we're willing 10 grant
them the boon of free education, and would
give their children as good school houses,
teachers, and libraries as they would the white
children, bar they would never consent to have
mixed schools. He said he had fought in the
''rebel' army three years, and only lett when
he felt that the Southern cause vas wrong !;
'and," said he, further, ''since the end of the
war, [ have done all | could for you with my
pen and tongue. am still your friend, and
will stand by you always if you will stand by
me. If you don stand by me, you can 90 10
hell" Here he was interrupte by cries, Oats
enough! Git down fiom dar Come DOWN.
The youthful orator was not much pleased at
this evident lack Of appreciation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

WooD ASHES FOR STRAWBERRIES The
Journal of Horticulture is our authority for
saying that there is no better fertilizer for straw
berries than ashes. We remember that one OF
the lest crops we ever had was raised when the
only manure used was wood ashes. All soils
will not alike be benefited by such an applica
ton, but it is always safe 10 use ashes In con-
nection With other manures. Ii ashes only
are used there are fewer weeds, as no seed can
be introduced by the manure. NORFOLK JON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

Hints have been given publicly to the major
ity of the persons sitting in Richmond as the
Reconstruction Convention, as we'll as private
advice to individuals, and efforts will be con
tinued, to induce them to stand not upon the
order Of their gning-but go, at once" Tney
dislike very much to "give it up So" and wish
to hold on as long as possible-but they are
told that delay is having a "bad effect y
Well, when the adjournment does come, we
are sure there will be '.joy in the land when
their antics are ended"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

OFFICIAL FIGURES. The following pay
ments were made at the Treasury ''during the
month of March" and are worthy Of particular
notice at this time:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06
Gold.

NEW YORK, April 6.-Gold to-day 1885,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06
ALEXANDRIA.
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 6.

. GEN. WELLs-THE NEW GOVERNOR OF
YIRaIN1A.-From a biographical sketch of
Gen. Wells, the new Governor of Virginia,
appointed by Gen. Schoield, published in the
Richmond News, We learn that Gen. W. was
born in New York that he removed at an ear
ly age to Michigan, and that he studied law,
and entered into successful practice in the latter
State. He served in the Legislature of Mich
igan, and was the presiding officer of the lower
branch. in 1866. At the beginning Of the
war he resided in Detroit, and there took an
active part in raising troops, and was commits
stoned as Major in a cavalry regiment, which
was attached to the Army of the Potomac. In
1868 he was assigned to duty in Alexandria,
appointed Provost Master General of the De.
fences South of Washington, and held that po-
sition until the close of the war. He was pro-
NOTED to the rank Of Colonel and was subse-
quently brevetted as Brigadier General. He
then remained settled in Alexandria, and re.
sumed the practice Of his profession. He is
interested as one Of the Lessees of the Alexan-
dria Aqueduct and Canal. He is said to be
about 40 years Of age. In politics, before the
war, he was a Wing, and has since been at
tached to the Republican or Radical party
The Richmond News says''he is a strong'Union
man, but entertaios very liberal views towards
the citizens of his adopted State"-which we
are glad to hear, and hope the result may just
ify the opinion. It is understood that he will
enter at once upon the discharge Of the duties
of his office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

7 OST-OA Tuesday, March &lSt, be!wccat the
IL Potomac Ferry Company's Wharf AM
Washing on st y BLACK THREAD LACE
The finder will be suitably rewarded
by leaving the same with Mr.. \. II. StcFeHs
a gent Potomac Ferry Co., Alexa. 8p 3-3,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

GEN. RoBT. E. LEA letter from Licking
ton, Va, in the Nashville Banner says: "Gen.
Lee was recently confined to his room for some
days, but he is now performing his usual duties.
| think there is a very perceptible change in
him since be came to Lexington. This lite Of
confinement does not agree with him. He
lacks that ligbtness of step and brilIiancy Of
eye that were peculiar to him when he COM
mauded his fiery legions at Charlottesville, or
even on that mournful day when he surrender
ed his war.worn, but veteran soldiers of the
Lost Cause"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

LAND SALES IN VIRGINIA.-The practical
effect, in part, of the land sales to new settler,
in Virginia is illustrated by the following para
graph copied from the Winchester Times of
last week:
One of our intelligent real estate dealers in
forms US that within the next ten days there
will be paid out in this county, on account of
land purchases made by parties from the North
between $3.50, 900 and $4,000. One gentle
man from Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, de-
posted last week in the Shenandoah Valley
National Bank the sum of $2S, 500 to be paid
out on the first of April, to parties from whom
he had purchased land.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-06

brushes! BRUShE"'
u BRUSHESl vii
English and French Hair, Tooth ana -;S ~"
Brushes, Of which . largc assortment naS 2"='
been received. CHAS w. GREENl,
maj l3 IS. King street:
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-08-21

W@A AS will be seen by the appearance
OF our columns, we are very much crowded
this week. We consequently, as usual
issue supplement, which contains, be-
sides the usual amount of reading matter,
the following advertisements, which we
would commend to the perusal of the read
ers Of the CHRONICLE
spang stratman, manufacturers of, and dealers.
In wagons, plows, cultivators, buggies &C. :
j. J. Cornish, Photographic artist and dealer in
pictures and picture frames.
Albert ID. Jones, proprietor Of new planning mill
Arena Wisconsin. M yl1'sftT -.
Halls Hair Remover, (not humbug,) Cook, Co,
burn Co., agents, Chicago ILL.,
Eastman 4 KendalPs one dollar SALE IS Ham
over street, Boston, Mass. 08f
farming tools, &c. :
and shoes, Iowa street. Dodgeville
The Eleventh annual circular of the Manchester
" sSs NILS MI OF B sl., J. Dean & Co.
cry. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Phoenix Insurance Companys cards.. W. Reese
resident agent, viii be found in its columns.
w. 3. Bovine adyertises Kasson's "New Domin-
ION" tea and coffee pot. 53 ET
O. G. e. Prussing of $50 State street, Chicago.
adyertises his celebrated cider vinegar
Miss Lizzie Jones, advertises her millinery estab-
lshment. 3ttt
Thayer Brothers, engravers, Aurora, Ill.,
u. I. 4 W. J. Wrigglesworth, real estate agents
and conyeyancers, Dodgevlle, Wis.
james Mari, undertaken and dealer in furniture
Dodgeville, Wis. k4n
Time table Of Milwaukee & st. Paul railway.
George H. Otis adyertises for sealed proposals for
medical attendance on county poor
Zeigler McCurdy & Co, of Chicago Ill want to
correspond with teachers, students and others.
r. H. Morse advortses the Michigan Southern
and Lake Shore railroad line.
new Hotel-Commercial House, DodgeviIe, Wis,
James Jones, proprietor. =
sash, Door and Blind Factory of G. W. Cobb & Co.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-08-21
Guardians Sale---Hanson.

County Iowa. c paHssss
In the matter of the guardianship of Elias Hanson,
minor heir of Henry Hanson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in pur-
suance of order Of license made in said matter on
court of said county, the undersigned guardian Of
said minor, WILL on the 18th day of September, A. D.
1865 O'clock in the afternoon at the residence of
Anne johnson, the premises hereinafter described
offer for sale public yendue the following described
lands, situate lying and being in Iowa county, and
State of Wisconsin, to wit:
Fourteen and a-half acres, as follows to wit: A
part of the east half of the outheast quarter
ton thirtythree (33 in township five (5) north, of
range five 5 east, commencing at the southeast cor
Of section thirty three 1887 aforesaid thence run
ming north along the section line between sections
thirtythree (33) and thirty-four (34) one hundred
and ten (110) rods; thence west twelve (12) rods ;
l11 rods, to point the southern line of section
thirty-three 330 lying thirty (3o) rods west Of
tion thirty-three $3.50 also the west half of the
southwest quarter, and the east half of the north
west quarter of the southeast quarter and the east
half the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter
all in section thirty (34) in township five ()
north, of range five 10y east; and fractional part
bounded as follows Commencing nine rods south
of the center of the southwest quarter of said section
thirtyfour (34) thence south sixty and ahalf (60a
rods, thence southeast forty (40) rods thence on
straight line to the place Of beginning Also tax
title claim, the southwest quarter of the south
west quarter of section five Is in township five 5)
north, of range five (5) east.
The terms of sale will be made known at the time
and place of sale. 81 Ga Hgf.&
ANNE JOHNSON, Guardian.
REESE Mulks, Attys for Guardian.
Dated August 10, 1868. 49w3
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-08-21
Third Congressional District Con-
"a vention.

The Union Republics Of the Third Congressional
District of Wisconsin,, embracing Crawford, Grant,
Green, Iowa. Lafayette, Richland and Sank counties
including all unconditional union mon during the
late war; all democratic supporters of the war for
the Union without but an If who voted for Lin
coin in 1854 all these who sincerely regret their
blunder of having supported Mcclellan, and having
voted the failure; and especially all who now
oppose tho Seymour-Blair-D Democratic mongreis as
represented in their late New York convention of
tho few original Democrats, the many Copperheads,
and the multitude of unreconstructed rebels, each
having Confederate commission in his pockect from
under the hand of JEFF. Davis, or parole of honor
from under the hand of Generals Grant and Sher-
man--the latter document to be violated the moment
his friend Seymour swears into the Presidential Of
fce are requested to assemble at IL O'Clock NJ, and
hold Convention at BOSCOBEL, 0N.WEDNESDAY,
SEP. I'd, 1868, for the purpose of nominating can
didate for Congress be voted for at the ensuing
November election and for the transaction of any
other business which may properly come before said
Convention.
The basis ofrepresen taon in said Convention shall
consist of two delegates from each assembly district
and two from each senatorial district Each county
will be entitled to at least senatorial delegate,
whether full senatorial district or not.
County and assembly district committees are ex-
pscted to Issue immediate calls for town. district and
county meetings and conventions for electing dele
gates as above-fxing time and places
J.. C. COVER, n. O. WHEELEk,
J. WALWORTH, JAMES NORRIS,
o. d. THOMAS, ALLEN WARDEN,
5a9 IA @. W. BLISS,
District Central Com.