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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

John Cool, resident OF arrensvilIe, twelve
miles east of Cleveland, made an attack upon
two step sons, Edward and Henry Quayle,
aged twenty and eighteen years, with butch
er knife, Saturday evening, and inflicted
wounds upon both to such an extent that
Henry die6 in four hours, and Edward cannot
live long. They were heirs to the farm where
Cool lived, and chose to select a neighbor as
their guardian in preference to theirstep father,
which so excited him that he determined to
kill them, their guardian, mother, a few others
and then himself He was arrested before the
job was completed, and is now in the county
JAIL
John Shaal, of Rutledge township, ILL.,. had
bis crops destroyed by the storm Of the I'd ult,
and, being unsettled ID his reason by the great
loss, on the Sth be determined to end his life:
He cut his throat with razor, completely
seyering the trachea ard esophagus, but leav-
ing the arteries intact The De Witt Register
of the 10Th says: THE victim has survived
nine days on nourishment administered through
the gaping wound by means of Il tube.
A Paper hanger of Roubaix, France, fell a vic.
tim to his imprudence some short time back, by
going to his breakfast without first washing
his hands after handling some green papering.
The inquest proved that death was caused by
the introduction into the system Of salts of COD
per, now so much used in the manufacture of
green coloring for paper.
Tandem teams are the latest agony of New
FORK bloods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02
ALFXANDRTA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISE
Congress-.

In the Senate, yesterday, several memorials
against the ratification Of the Usage treaty,
both from whites and Indians, were presented
and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs. A resolution requesting the President
to direct the Heads ofDepartments to promuI-
cate the recent Eight-hour law passed by Cor-
eress. with such regulations as are necessary
to carry ittinto effect, was adopted, Inc OH
to regulate the electoral vote OF the obaGes
lately in rebellion" was again discussed. MF.
Edmunds stated the object OF the Dill TO pro-
vide that in the counting OF the electoral V9te
the loyal State Governments recognized Il, by
Congress should only be counted, ana not inc
Governments recognized by the Presioen1. VI:
Trumbul opposed the bill, and Sald that ne
would favor proposition to exclude on y IHe
vote of such States as were not represented IN
Congress. Without concluding debate OH the
bill, the Civil Appropriation bill was taken up
md considered and several amendments there
to adopted.
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. Ham
ilton of Florida, was sworn in as member
The bill to regulate proceedings IN certain
cases for the protection of officers OF the Gov
eminent, and to prevent the payment OF unlaW-
full claims, was further considered and passed.
The WAYS and Means Committee reported the
new Tariff bill, and it was ordered to be prin-
ted. The duties on wines and brandles are
advanced about onetenth above the present
rate Other rates are Cotton, unmanutactured,
two cts. per pound cotton weddings, tapes,
galloons, bindings, gimpsand braids, oue-q quar-
ter of ct. per yard, when less than an inch
vide and one half of q ct. when more felt
druggets and carpets ard printed Or colored
carpets, twenty-five cts. per square yard and
thirty five per ct. ad Vaorem linens and Jutes
forty per ct. ad vaIorem. Provision ls made
that agricultural machinery shall come in free
for another year. Mr. Blaine. Of Maine, as cd
leave to offer a resolution directing the Ways
and Means Committee to inquire into the ex-
pediency of reporting, without unnecessary de-
lay, funding bill to provide for the consollda
tion of the bonded debt OF the United States
into per ct. d per ct. and 4 per ct. bonds,
&c. Permission was refused Debate was
continued on the Alaska Appropriation bill
until the House adjourned. " ...5Ia e..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02
TFoR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.

You ask me why cherish still.
The moments that have flown,
And cling so fond and lovingly
To scenes forever gone;
That while amid joyous throng,
NY present lot is cast
MY mind is ever dwelling on
The memories Of the past
Well, in those days forever fed,
a happy home knew ...-.
Where love dispensed its richest gifts.
From hearts both tried and true;
And where affections tenderest ties
From sorrow would beguiIe; -,
And narrowing cares would vanish meath
A mothers gentle smile.
IT'S true that home no longer holds
The objects Of my love;
Nor would l win them back again
From their bright homes above;
Yet while my heart responsive beats,
And reason holds its sway, .s. ...
The memories of the lost and loved
Shall cheer my lonely way.
LOST did l say? Oh no, to mo
They re only gone before, ...
While thoughts of fond reunion, when
Life's trying scenes are DER,
Oft animates my struggling soul,
Its every grief to bear;
Remem boring in the darkest hour
mo sorrow enters there"
And then fair and gentle one,
Who as q sister stood
Amid that group, endeared to each,
Though not of kindred blood
Smiles on me from the long ago.
Though fair Potomac's wave,
Full many q year has apcrted near .a.
Her consecrated grave.
Yet while love the dear old past.
With 81 lis signs and tears; ...
Though many joyous retrospect
Attends those vanished years
The friends that gather round me now,
prize alike with those,
Who, meath the shelter Of the tomb,
Have found their last repose.
Then ask me not, why thus cling
re those departed hours
And yield myself SO willingly
To fancy's tickle powers
For in those reveries | deem
Though griefs the heart O crcast-
Lilies present ills are lightened. while
Continuing with the past. HAROLD.
ALEXANDRIA, July 2, 1863.
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I.ctscr from q Union Soldier.
JEFFERSON, GREEN co., "a,
June 9th, 1868

Mr.. EDITOR: Having been a Union soldier,
and spent near four years in Eastern Virginia,
during the late war, and great portion Of the
time in Fairfax, Loudoun and Hampshire
counties, and having become personally ac-
quanted with many of the citizens, | enclose
you -, the supposed subscription price Of
your paper, with the hope of hearing occasion
ally from some of them through your local col |.
umns. [ have visited many of them, shared
their hoSpita ity, and been the recipient of
many acts Of kindness, and now that the for
tunes Of war decided the issue in our favor, l
feel kindly towards all, and much regret the
unnecessary ordeal through which Virginia is
passing. Every good and we'll disposed citizen
here IS anxious to see all the States back in the
Union, and your people happy and prosperous.
| often think [ would write to some one Of the
many citizens with whom / am acquainted
along the O. d A. r. r, in and around Fair
fax g. e., and Alexandria, and make inquiry
of how they are getting along, but as we are
all now actively engaged in business, thought
[ would rather take your paper for general in
formation in regard to the actual condition Of
things, ard the feelings of your citizens towards
the Northern people. If the amount is not
sufficient, please inform me, and [ will send
it to you immediately. Hoping the above ex
PLANTATION satisfactory,
.. [ am, very respectfully, s.a."
...aw.: ga. ''SIGMA. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02
CANAL COM aERCE.
THURSDAY, July 2.

Arriycd-Boats Euphla. Mollie Reid, '.
Central Coal Co. Boats y. Chamberlin, J. w.
Bacon, NJ. Lehman. A. Perkins, J. a. AIexan-
der, T. Baycr, II. Dclaleld, Eagle, Henry
Reid, GoldGnch-to American Coal Co. Boats
Pearl, Old Abe, Pcacock-to Boyce & Co
Boat w. Devocman-to Hamp. 81 Bait. Co&l Co.
Departures--B Il. Emmett, Euphlia, c. ?.
Dayton, II. L. Gilbert, w. a. Brydon, T.. H.
Faile, Mollie Reed, Pearl, J. Noble, Alex.
Ray, 3. Williamson, Y. Cushwa, T. Has
sett, A. Chamberlin, Old Abe, NJ. Lienan, J.
A. Alexander, A. Perkins, Mary Willard,
OhiO-fOr Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02
COMM EEsGAAl..

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, July 2.-Tne mar
ket is very quiet, with limited offerings and but
o moderate demand. Flour very dull, with q
decline in the prices OF low grades and Family;
Extra steady, with barely sufficient on the mar
ket to supply the demand. Wheat quiet, with
light offerings the first sample Of new was Of
fcrcd this morning, and sold at $50 for red. -
Corn quiet, with small receipts md sales at LOG,
1O7 and l08. Oats quiet and dull-plices droop-
ing Rye inactive and quotations nominal
some enquiry for fish; no No. / Potomac on
the market, and the supply Of Family Roe is
limited; Eastern Herring in fair supply at Ola
g. Butter in demand for good and prices are
firm sales at Is cts. Lard quiet. ProVisiona
dull
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

IN LOOKING OVER THE REPORT OF
4 the proceedings Of our City Council on Tues
day evening last, find that Mr.. Lewis Nc
K enzie. late would-be member of our State
Constitutional Convention, did make an undig
niied and un.called for assault on me. I know
that it is the nature of some men who have no
political principles to always abuse those that
help to defeat them. l can assure the gentle
man that my set will guard and protect my in
terest and their own, with the same enthusiasm
and vigor which they manifested in November
last by defeating his set and him.
lie 2E1t& JOHN BIRRELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

Mr. McCulloch is charged in tie National
Intelfgencer with having shown Mr.. Wade
craven snbmissiveness, during the dark
hours Of the impeachment and, also, with
having pledged himself to support Grant
with all the power Of: his official position, upon
the condition that he should continue to retain
the Treasury in case Grant should be elected
Is this :zossible 2. gst+-, i.a.l.f'. g.. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

1t has suddenly been discovered that there is
"a singular resemblance in character and
mind between Gen. Grant and President Lin
c)ln. Some people would think this is not a
compliment to- or recommendation of, the for
mey. Others, of course, think differently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

The Farmers Gazette and Industrial Index,
is the title of handsome monthly magazine
issued in Richmond by Col. S; Bassett
French, the object of which is expressed in the
name. We have, also, received the July num-
Der of that old and excellent periodical, the
American Farmer published in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

The delegates to the Fourth of July Con-
yention are now arriving in New York in large
numbers. The New York papers, as usual when
an exciting event is about to take place, in
dulge in all sorts of speculations but know no
more, in reality than people at a distance, as
yet. - -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

A striking feature of the market at the
North, is the great activity in Border State
bonds, which, while the general tendency is
upwards, yet fuctuate widely for some descrp-
lions, under varying reports as to the payment
of interest, political delays, &C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02
ALEXANDRIA.
THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 2.

INTEREST ON THE STATE DEBT. The Rich
mond Enquirer, of yesterday, says::-"We are
sorry to announce that the anticipation OF the
payment Of the: July interest on the State
debt, raised By. paragraph in the Wing, is
without foundation. From enquiry made of
the Auditor yesterday, we learn that there IS
no prospect, within his knowledge, of the
State being able to pay its interst before the
lst Of January next. It is matter of deep
regret to everybody that this should be the
case, but we are informed that it is q stern
fact. -; -. ''-'- -, -. i s@s.
The Richmond Wing, of yesterday, says
"Our brief paragraph in yesterdays Wing, in
relation to th5 arrangement for the payment
of the interest on the State debt, caused con-
siderable commotion, among those interested.
The only qualification our, former paragraph
necessary to made isthat theinterest will be paid
without increasing the Indebtedness of the
State-We speak advisedly. AS we are not a
fnancier we do not care to show how this will
be done. - @.r@.elsE z.
The Richmond News says:-'We are in
formed that'TGen.7 Stoneman has devised a
plsn by which he expects to arrange for the
payment of the July interest on the State debt,
at an early day. Whether it will succeed or
not remains to be seen. We believe it con-
templates levy upon the railroad companies
for an insfalment of their indebtedness to the
Commonwealth" ,..5 .:ra
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

Forty-seven out of sixty one counties, in Mis-
sisslppi, return majority against the consti-
tuition of l3. 966. Four of the remaining coun-
ties will return majorities for the constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02
FOREIGN News.

The North German L!oyds Steamship Com
pany are about to build two additional steam
ers for the Bremen and Baltimore line, with the
intention Of making trips between those ports
fortnightly .4. a.J ..@a:9 Z raa. :.to j.@
The case of the United States Us. the Ar
mands, builders Of Confederate iron-c'ads, was
before the French Court in Paris, yesterday.
M. Berger, as counsel for the i. S., opened
the case. He charged the Armands with hav-
ing vic lated their own pledges, and with act
ting in bad faith towards all parties. By their
conduct they had exposed France at critical
moment, to the chances of war with the u. S.
He demanded that all the contractors build
ers, and others concerned in this business be
compelled to refund the money taken from
private pockets. The Advocate General will
reply on the 9Th instant.
A grand banquet was given in London yes
terday to Cyrus W. Field, as an acknowledg
ment of the service he has rendered to the
New and Old Worlds by his devotion to the inter
ests of the Atlantic telegraph. The Duke Of
Argyle was chairman, and three hundred gen
tlemen were present, among them Earl Rus
sell, Sir John Packington, Sir Stafford North
cote, and many distinguished guests.
Major Gen. Sir Robert Napier, the hero of
the Abyssinian war, arrived in Paris yesterday,
and is guest of Lord Lyons, the British Min
lister. He is received everywhere with the
greatest enthusiasm. He will be created peer
% his return to England
In the French Corps Legislatif yesterday the
debate on the budget continued, NJ. Theirs
deplored the military preparations which were
still going on, and feared an outbreak, war, and
consequent national bankruptcy.
Some Americans in Wortzburg, Bavaria,
have protested against the fourth article of the
naturalization treaty with the U. S., lust rati-
fed by Bavaria They say the construction
given to the article by Bancroft is not sustain
ed by test. ,t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

It is said that Omaha, town in the far
West, which was formerly thriving, and whose
future greatness was confidently predicted, is
rapidly declining In business and population,
its streets deserted, and the merchants leaving
il for other Dlaces
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

It is said that there is a great increase of
beggars in the cities and towns throughout the
country, especially at the North. Some of
them, it is also said, are itinerants, moving
from city to city, making collections wherever
they 20. -. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

Gen. Mcdowell was yesterday removed by
the President from the command Of the Fourth
District Mississippi and Arkansas), and Gen.
Gillem appointed his successor. Gen. Nc
Dowell has been ordered to report 10 Wash
lngtOn. i,aa,9 .'-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, late Of the Con-
federate service, has received full pardon
from the President, through the influence Of
Mr.. Seward. This is the first pardon yet
granted to full general in the Confederate
service
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

We wish the President would exhibit the
courage, humanity, heroism, and statesman
ship of a, truly great man, by issuing on Satur-
day, Proclamation of General Amnesty. II
would be good day for good deed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

Twenty temporary clerks employed at the
State Department were discharged yesterday.
This is in consequence of the reduction of ap-
preparation by Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

"COSTAR'S" EXTERMINATORS,
For Rats, Reaches, Ants Sc.
"COSTAR'S'' BRD-BUG EXTER,
& Liquid-kills-"Su thing"
"COSTAR'S' INSECT POWDER,
For Fleas Moths. Insects, SC.
"COSTAR'S' CORN SOLVENT,
For Corns, Bunons, sc.
"COSTAR'S" BUCKTHORN SALVE,
For Cuts, Burns Bruises, SC.
"COSTAR'S" BISHOP PILL,
Sugar coated) Dinner Pill
"COSTAR'S" COUGH REMEDY,
For Coughs, Colds, &c.
"COSTAR'S' BITTER-S WET and
ORANGE BLOSSOMS,
Beauties the Complexion.
Makes the Skin fresh and fair.
@zg- / II Boware!!l of all worthless imita-
tons.
nD- None Genuine without "COSTAR'S''
Signature.
~ Csc and SOC sizes kept by all Druggists
@g- ST sizes sent by mail on receipt Of price.
Gzs- 50 pays for any three 81 sizes by express.
Gs- S. pays for eight 81 sizes by Express.
Address
HENRY r. COSTAR,
.# 6l2, Broadway, n. 7.
E. S. LEADBEATER.
HENRY COOK
JAMES ENTWISLE.
JANNEY e. CO,
Alexandria, Va.
And at Wholesale in all the cities and large
towns in the u. s. Je 3U-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02
STEEL TOOTH WHEEL
H0RC RAKE

I am sole agent for this Bake for the countle:
of Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William, Lou
doun, Fauquier, .Culpeper and Warren, and
W, uld particularly call the farmers attention
TO its merits It is decidedly the best Wheel
Horse Rake in use, and is warranted to give en-
tire satisfaction, both as q Cleaner and Hay
Rake or no sale. Will also have large sup
ply Of Revolving Hay R;-kes, Hand Hay Rakes,
Scythes, Snaths, Grain Cradles, SCythe Stones,
Rifles, Hay Forks, Hay Knives, Horse Hay
Forks SC, &C., 10 which | would invite the
attention of country merchants
HERBERT BRYANT,
Is, King St bet. Water s. Union
my u Alexandria. Va.
4 DHw GOES
&c. SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
A superior Fertilizer for
CORN AND POTATOES.
Each bags contains 100 lbs.
Price $50 per ton. For sale by
HERBERT BRYANT,
. Manufacturers Agent for above Phosphate,
Dealer in
. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and
MACHINERY, SEEDS, &c,
No. Is, King street, Alexandria, Va.
my 8-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

r OST, from the subscriber, on the night of the
u first of July, WHITE COW, with dark
spots and the letter on the right flank. Who
ever will return the Same to Mr.. Z. PElPEN-
BRING, 81, King street, will be literally re-
Wardcd lY E-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

The action of the British House of Lords on
the Irish Church bill, will increase agitation
and excitement in Great Britain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02
WASHINGTON FINANCES =,

ton Republican says:
1T is the intention of the Mayor, if posi-
Bile, to secure before the adjournment Of Con-
gress the necessary legislation to enable the
Corporation to issue the halt million Of bonds
for the redemption of the floating debt. The
disposition on the part Of Congress is very ia.
vogable .sI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

OOPAL VARNISHES, Coach Body Var
" nsh, Furniture DO, Carriage Black Leath-
er Varnish, Black Asphaltum Varnish, Eng
lish Coach Varnish, P;!ratine Varnish for iron
work, SC, received and for sale by
..' COOK & KELLEY,
iy2 10Y, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

%COSTARS" PREPARATIONS.
EVERYBODY-Tries them
EVEKYBODY-Uses them
Observation-Disclosures in them
EVERY Y-Recommcnds them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

NORFOLK AND GREAT WESTERN RAILROAD
ScHEME.-Col. T. S. Flournoy, President of
the now organized company to build railroad
rom Norfolk by GAINESVILLE and Danville to
Bristol, addressed the people OF Norfolk, Sat.
urday night, in advocacy of subscription of
100000 by that city towards the enter
prise. The corporation subscriptio rs thus far
are as follows
Grayson Co... $l5O, 900 Halifax co.s5OO 600
Carroll 100, 900 Mecklenburg CO. 300 600
Patrick co......200 600 Brunswick co.. 300, 600
Henry co 200 600 Greenyille Co.. 100000
Danville. l25 GOO Southampton co ESQ, 600
Iotal....... -.."$2, 225, 900
The com pany is authorized to hold two mil
lions acres of land, which it is expected will be
subscribed by landholders along the route, and
which it is calculated will be worth to the com.
pany not less than SIC, 900 900.
The friends OF the project seem to have be,
come quite sanguine. -Rich. Wing. 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-02

Hardwood, President Of the Hide and Lcath-
er National Bank, of Boston, publishes state
ment regarding the defalcation, in which the
loss is placed at five hundred and seventy five
thousand dollars, as previously reported. He
says that the bank lost nothing by loans, and
has earned all dividends declared, and that the
late cashier, who was formerly the bookl1eeper,
eluded the vigilance of the officers OF the bank
by making false entries and forged balances.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-05

tance Of seventy-fve miles, upon the
testimony of one negro, (who has
never spoken word to me on the
subject, that my contemplated judg-
ment-as to which I am myself pro-
foundly ignorant-is an act of out
rage; if I have your assurance that I
am to ''be held strictly accountable
for all damages that may be sustained
by colored men thus wronged"-i. e.,
by my verdict can only say, that,
while such language from one in your
position augurs i'll for the cause of
justice during Your administration, I
must submit-having the power. you
must exercise it. A military trial, we
thought, was q thing of the past in
South Carolina, for we had SO inter
preted recent order Of Gen. Candy.
If my accountability is to be estab-
lished before civil tribunal, permit
me to ask, how it is you can predict
their action with such unerring GER
tainty?
You write as Assistant Commits
sioner of the Freedmen's Bureau;
you also claim to be Governor of this
State. 1t will be no satisfaction to
the people of South Carolina to
know that you extend over them two
protecting arms, either of which you
can drop at pleasure, according to
the eXigencies and circumstances of
the case.
1 have written as respectfully rs it
was possible to write, in replying to
your letter. If have misinterpreted
your meaning, I am sorry for it.
Frequent perusals have established
me in the opinion that the words you
use will bear but one construction,
to wit: n reflection upon the dis
charge OF my official duties, and an
effort to influence me in the future
by military intimidation. And I
have replied at length, to satisfy you
that your threat, if intended rs such,
is wholly disregarded, and fails to
influence me in either direction.
am, very respectfully, your obe-
dient servant,
(Signed) r. W. SHAND,
Magistrate, Union District.