Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-25

culture, manufacture, commerce, &c. are, at
this time, extending, not only in Great Britain,
but in France, Germany, Italy, &c. They are,
indeed, the fashion" though in mary ms
tances only experiments. Doubts, are however,
expressed by wise political economists as to
the success of all the cooperative schemes pro-
posed, and as to the manner in whchsthey are
conducted
Dickens made so graceful bow, accompan-
led with such kind aud courteous words, when
be left this county, the other day, that he
seems, in a great degree, to have disarmed
those at the North who were not very friendly
disposed towards him, in consequence Of his
former books and writings about the j. S.
They let him off with ego in peace, and sin
no more''-which he promises to observe for
the future.
] The Atlantic Telegraph brings dispatch
from Australia, which says that Prince Alfred,
of England, son of Queen Victoria, who is Wis.
ting Sydney, was recently shot and dangerous
~ wounded by an unknown person. The would
be assassin, who was said to be Feuian, was
promptly arrested. The Prince, according to
last advices, was slowly recovering. This news
will create quite sensation 10 Great Britain.
+ Hunnicutt says that he would rather be "uu-
der the domination of Southern men who
fought, honestly believing, as many Of them
did, that they were in the right, than to be
placed under the rule OF Northern Copperheads
who come among us simply to gather up the
spoils of war and monopolize the Offices of the
State" This is specimen of the feelings of
Hunnicutt, and his followers and friends.
Narvaez, Duke Of Valencia, and Spanish
Minister of War, who died in Madrid on Thurs
day last. was born at Lola, in Andalusia, in
1900, and took part very early in life in the
war against the first Napoleon. He has been
almost constantly, ever since, a prominent man
in Spain, in military affairs, taking sides in the
political changes, and sometimes 10, and often,
out, Of Office.
Tickets for the new Cabinet, under Mr.. Benz.
Wade's administration, continue to be circula-
ted. They vary. Different names are placed
in nomination to meet the eye of the incoming
President-the President, ad interim. The
aspirants for large and small Offices are puming
their wings for flight to Washington. Where
the carcass is, &c.
It is said that the Senate and auditors weary
under the long speeches made in tho I'm
parchment case, on both Sides But, then,
judges should remember that it is their DUTY
to listen patiently, as we'll as to decide Impair
TALLY. This is not case for mere display
or oratorical effort.
The speech of Mr. Nelson. in the impeach-
ment case, was warm, earnest vindication
and defence of personal friend, as we'll as an
argument against the charges contained in the
particular articles under which the President
is prosecuted. ...-..
The Prince of Wales has returned to Eng
gland from his recent visit to Ireland. What
effect this visit..of state will have, is doubtful.
A ''Royal Progress now, probably, does not
amount to much, Except in the way OF ex-
pense to entertainers and entertained.
To the British House ofCommons yesterday,
Lord Stanley admitted that the Emperor of
Russia had made proposals to the British Gov
eminent in regard to the Cretan difficulty, but
they could not be made public without the con-
sent of the Gar. .--
Some thirty blacks, men and women, recent
ly had difficulty with Mr. James Martin, an
overseer on a plantation in Barnwe District,
S. G. They pursued him, surrounded him,
aaiEsd brutay murdered him. Fifteen of the
men have been arrested.
The newspapers report a favorable exhibit
of last months Treasury operations receipts
and expenditures reduction Of ten millions in
government liabilities, decrease Of War and
Navy expenditures, and receipts from customs
increasing. ... s.... '-...
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