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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05
NEWS OF THE DAY.
ITO s1o,0 the gerry age and body Of the Times

II SIOlC Ge very uYe Uitu oOuY " "eo L "'o'
The very heavy rain of Monday night ocea-
stoned quite rise in the valley of Jones s
Fall, and that stream was again quite high
Yesterday The temporary bridge on the
Northern Central Railroad at Woodterry was
washed away, or so greatly damaged that
trains were unable to pass, occaslonlng some
delay, but no actual stoppage OF travel
In consequence Of the summary manner IN
which vigilance committees have recently dealt
with express robbers in the Western States,
there have been numerous arrivals in Canada
lately Of we'll known desperate characters, and
the Canada express com anies have taken the
precaution to place armed guards on all ex-
press trains.
In Hayti the revolutionists have won vic
tory over the troops Of SsInave, and are press
ing the seige of Port-au Prince with renewed
yigor. Dominican troops have crossed the
frontier and commenced the Invasion OF Haytl.
The revolutionary movements In San Domln-
90 against Baez are steadily progressing.
The Border State Convention of Colored Re
publcans met and organized in Baltimore yes
terday. Delegates were present from Maryland
and several Of the Border States An address
to the coored men of the South was adopted,
urging their brethren to cast united vote tor
the embodiment of their political salvation
Grant and Colfax. %
The Governments instructions to Mr..
Reverdy johnson are of a general character.
He meets the British Government compare
lively untrammeled, and it is therefore predict
ed that he will effect satisfactory settlement
of the Alabama claims.
Judge Abel, of New Orleans, made a sup
elemental charge to the Grand Jury on the
18th ult. soon after the fatal duel in that city,
in which he strongly denounced duelling as
murder when death ensued, and urged upon
them the duty of promptly indicting any per
son guilty Of it. @|z i
The University of Bonn has conferred the
degree of doctor of laws upon the Crown Prince
Professor Darling, and John Stuart Mill, Of
England. -. ........... ...
Gov Cox, of Ohio, has again declined to ac-
cept the position Of Commissioner of Internal
Revenue. Mr.. Rollins has left Washington
for New Hampshire, and will be absent for two
weeks. .r-
1t is said that Baron Stocked, the Russian
Minister, on Friday last presented to the Pres
ident an autograph letter from the Emperor OF
Russia, congratulating him on his acquittal OF
the impeachment charges.
Thaddeus Stevens, who mas been quite indis-
posed for the past two OR three days, is in
very feeble condition. He is confined to his
bed in Washington, and receives but few vlsl.
tors. ......s
Among the latest inventions is a rubber bath
tub about three feet in diameter when spread
out, which can easily be slowed away in lady's
satchel. ..
Senator Trumbull's wife is recovering from
her recent dangerous illness. "
A great Seymour and Blair ratification meet
ing was held in Aiken, Georgia, yesterday.
Heavy rains in Georgia yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

Mr. Burlingame and the other Chi nese Man
dalius arc enjoying themselves with Mr.. Sew
ard, at Auburn, New York, and places ada
cent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

1t is probable that after the cards Of Mr.. r.
j. Brent and Mr.. r. T. Merrick, in relation to
MIR. B. +. Butler, the latter parsonage will be
lnclined, hereafter, not to NEEDLE or make
with the Counsel of John Surratt" ofici-
ouslY =. ---.-.-- ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

The Richmond Wing says that the first
carpet Dagger mentioned in history, was one
Young,an account of whom is given by Macau-
lay. He "Aourisheo' in the reign of William,
Immediately after the English Revolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

We receive the Fredericksburg News yer.
irregularly. The three last numbers hav
never reached US.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

It is matter of wonder why more young
men do not learn trades, the wages at which
are so much better than those obtained in other
employments Hand work and brain work are
alute honorable and respectable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

Hayt, according to last accounts, continue
in Revolutionary and ''iusurrectionary
condition chronic in that island
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

A severe earthquake shock was experience
in some portions of Canada on the 2Sth ult
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

The Washington correspondent Of the Bal
timore Gazette thinks that ''the programme of
the truly 'loil'' party in the South, has been
again changed, and the idea of allowing the
Legislatures of the States to elect Presidential
Electors has been abandoned"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

II is said that travel over the Baltimore and
OHIO Railroad, westward, will be resumed to-
morrow. The repairs have been made sooner
than was expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

The numerous explosions of steam engines
have recently caused tho attention of scientific
men, and practical machinists moro than ever to
be turned to the subject, and to the necessity
of adopting additional safeguards. ..@l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more American says:-'A feeling is exhibit
ing itseIfin Radical circles Of partial confidence
10 the Administration, which leads to the be-
lief that Congress will not be required to assem-
BILE In September. ". -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue Of Il
~ decree of the Circuit Court of, Fairfax CO.,
rendered CT the June terra 1893, in tho case OF
Beach and wife VS.. Mayhugh and others, the
undersigned, Commissioner therein named viii
offer for SALE at public auction, on MONDAY,
the 18th day of August next, that being Court
day, at Fairfax Court House, ard at tho front
door Of the same, VALUABLE TRACT OF
LAND, in said county. containing about forty
six acres. This land lies s.pon the waters Of
OccoQuan, and is in good state Of cultivation
TERMS-One-tcnth of the purch&se.money
10 be paid in cash the residue in six, twelve
and eighteen months with interest from the
day Of sale, to be secured by the bonds of the
purchaser, and q retention Of the title until the
last payment is made the cash payment to be
forfeited in case the purchase, fails TO comply
with the terms of sale
r. a. COCKERILLE.
Fairfax Court House, jy 23-1awts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

The daily consumption Of food in London is
reported TO be as follows 400 tons of fish,
i, 800 sheep, roo oxen, 90 COWS, 1000 pigs,
5, 900 Chickens 100000 Of oysters, and about
| 200, 900 loa7cs Of bread, weighing one pound
20 rh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

An international Commercial Convention is
in progress at Portland, Me.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

The National Intelligencer gives its promised
exposure of ,,proaigacy, plumber, and fraud
in the expenditure of the contingent fund OF
the House of Representatives, prepared from
official sources by a gentleman who was con,
nected with the Doorkeeper' office, and whohas
heretofore been identified with the dominent
partyin Congress. In the last seven years the
contingent expenses of Congress have increas-
ed beyond all precedent. It is stated that the
contingent expenditures Of the Senate are out
rageous, and have swollen into enormous pro-
portions since the reckless reign of Radicalism
in that body. The article in the Inteigencer
will make good campaign document.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

IMMIGRATION TO VIRGINIA.-W are pleased
to learn that the expected Dutch settlement in
Amelia has begun, some OF the colony having
already come Oh, purchased lands and located.
Negotiations have been opened between
agents in New York and in this State for the
migration and settlement here of large Pres
byterian and Methodist colony. They want
about fifty thousand acres of land, as compactly
located as practicable and conveniently near to
a railroad. They would expect to build town,
erect factories, churches, schools and col!
lege, &c. '"@s- -
A Virginia Village and Farm Company"
has been formed ia New York.
Gentlemen from Richmond are now in New
York to raise company with capital of one
hundred thousand dollars, to purchase and OPP
crate (under the Sibert PATENT valuable iron
ore property in Augusta county.
The Petersburg correspondent of the Rich
mond Dispatch says: "A land agency in this
city-a branch of New York tirm--has for
some time been engaged in an extensive cor
respondence, both with private individuals and
representatives of large numbers wishing to
colombo; and it is confidently expected that as
the cool weather comes on there will be hun
dreds, il not thousands, of visitors arriving to
inspect our lands. The agency referred to
is known as the American Land and Mineral
Agency. There is a branch OF the same estab-
lishmeDt in Richmond. The activities of the
Petersburg branch extend only to the selling OF
farms to Northern men, several of which arc
disposed OF every week.-R1ch. Whlg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

Joe. Clark, a colored man, who had just
been released from military confinement at
Atlanta, carried . transparency in the great
Seymour and Blair demonstration ut Colum-
bus, Ca, the other night, upon which was In.
soribed, s'Slavery abolished, and the sweat: box
substituted" Al -. ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05
EDUCATIONAL.
GT. JOHNS ACADEMY,
~ Tx NnRT V

~ ALEXANDRA VA
The Ihlrtlcth Session will commence on Tr,.
houses, on Prince street below Alfred IN 't,tIs
finest and heathicst part Of the city, have ~; we
been purchased, aud the accommodates rs.
boarders will be greatly increased. C0n:5jo o'
bic additions have also been made to the ii[.s'
~ and apparatus. ---..-... '''"'
Board and tuition for session Of ten monn..
$3.50 payable quarterly, in advance: thnrnoa'r
Music and Drawing. For catalogues. c0nta5;ya''
ing further information, address the Prirr:rr..iI
III, Duke street. Alexandria. 'pa'
TEACHERS.
RICHARD i. CARNEq 4. NJ, prjpcfn.,
Greek, Latin and Natural Science. pa,
THEODORE 4. FICkLIN, Matbens,,o,
AUGUST HENNING, German.
VICTOR BECKER, French
JOSEPH c. FOERTSCH, Music
Miss MARY J. STEWART, Drawing.
aug Std"
CTANMORE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
y SANDY. SPRING,
Montgomery county, Maryland
The exercises Of this Institution will be- =,
sumed on the first Of the tenth month, Oc,,},..
Terms Board, Washing and Tuition, in H.,
English Branches, S.23 per school year.
The Languages, Drawing, and Music cy.~s
For circulars, containing fall particular. 81,
dress the Princi pal al Sandy Spring Z. 0 M
G. II. MILLER, Princimyi
MARY p. COFFIN, Pa'
ELLEN FARQUHAR
Rcferences-R H. Miller, Alexandria Y,
Benjamin HalloweIl, Sandy Spring, Nd
Sandy Springs, Md. ~ 3O-eotf
GREEN SPRING ACADEMY.
The Eighth Session commences on the scc.,,
I,y- ,FS hn. J.. Z
tied to sixteen. The course, besides book. ka.m.
ing and the usual English branches, embrace.
Latin, Greek, French, Mathematics and tho eln.
IneLts Of Engineering. Terms for b0ardar.
$3.50 per half session, in advance Post o.ro.
TrcvIllian Depot, Louisa CO., Va
WELLINGTON GORDON
Louisa County, Va, jy 3O-2awGw
WTASHINGTON COLLEGE,
w LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA
The next session opens 3rd Thursday in Sen.
TENDER, 1853 and closes 4th Thursday in Juay
1869. The Faculty consists Of
GEN. Il. H. LEE, PRESIDENT.
with Professors Of Latin Greek, Mathems,;c.
Modern Languages, Moral Philosophy, History
and English Language and Litera. urc Apvli.i
Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry
and Law and Equity. These are DISTRIBUTE
into; l. Faculty of Arts; 2, Faculty Of Science:
3. Faculty of Literature and Philosophy; + Fac.
uty OF Law. In cGCh OF these Is conferred
distinct Bachelors Degree, and The Degree o.
Master Of Arts is open alike to students in each
course. IN the Department Of Science are con.
terred, also, Professional Diplomas Of Civil En-.
glneer and Mining Engineer. By the aid ota
full corps Of assistant Professors, provision !:
made for thorough drilling in the Department:
Of English, Ancient and Modern Language:
and Mathematics.
ExrEEsEs.--Ali necessary expenses need no
exceed S32j.
For full particulars apply to
T. G. GORDON, Clerl; Of Faculty.
Lexington, Va, July 28-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05
miscellaneous Items.

The subjects of the Sultan of Turkey Wit
messed the celebration of two most rem 'Arkablc
and important annual iestivals-the one re-,
liqious, the other poitical-in the Early days
Of the present month, the annverS ary Of the
birth day of the Prophet being obs erved on the
Sd and that of the national INDEPENDENCE of the
United States On the 18th OF July.
On Saturday the price Of gas furnished to
consumers from the Philadelphia city works
was advanced from 81 40 per thousand feet TO
50 IS. This was done by order Of the gas trus-
tees, who, at the meeting held on Friday, re-
solved upon the advance as q matter Of neces-
sity- ...
The approaching eclipse of tho sun, on
August IS, will be remarkable for its dura ton,
viz: six minutes and fifty seconds. 1t will not
be visible in the United States
The income returns Of the third district Of
California show q decrease of revenue in the
mining counties and an increase in all the agrl-
cultural counties of the district
One hundred and twenty seven lost children
were found and restored to their parents by the
police in brooklyn, during the month Of July.
In the first or Cincinnati district of Ohio,
the Democrats are talking Of nominating Hon.
George a.. Pendleton or ex Senator Pugh for
| Congress.
VOTING IN VIRGINIA. Some papers are
discussing the propriety Of holding an election
for Presidential Electors in Virginia, though
it is well known that the House of Represen-
tatives will refuse to count the votes. We
hardly regard it as a practical question, be.
cause the State is still under military rule, and
no general combined action is possible under
those circumstances, without the consent Of the
| General commanding.
In the reconstructed States the President, by
his late proclamation, substituting departments
for districts, has resumed his legal power
there, but in those States in which the con
grcssional usurpation remain in full force, as in
Virginia, General Grant has full command, and
! as matter of course he will not allow q vote
to be taken. As question OF increased potl-
| cal strength, then, it really amounts to moth
ing; for it may be regarded as certain that we
| will not be allowed to vote. The only object In
| the attempt is to show up more plaioly the I'M
fairness and injustice Of the Radical majority
| and give an argument to our friends at the
North. Charlottesville Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

Under the tenure Of Office law the President
has no right to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Mr.. Cassius M. Clay as Minister
to Russia, until the meeting of Congress, mas
much as the Office became vacant prior to the
adjournment, and nomination was made and
rejected. 'There is no controversy between
the administration and Mr. Clay, but diff
Guilty or dispute has arisen between the latter
and the secretary of legation relative to the
possession of certain papers claimed on the one
hand to be of an official character, and on the
other as private property"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

1t is said that HerDdon who broke jail al
Orange Court House, a lew days ago, has beer
seen since in Spotsylvania county, and that be
was very near being captured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

The Alabama Legislature has passed a bill
"A to Swallowing access to railroads and
steamboats, without regard to color .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05
-L-fAssIA ALEXANDRIA
- AND WINCHESTEN
MAIL STAGE LINE.
FARE REDUCED!

This old and reliable line Of Stages from g.
exandria via Fairlax G. H., Chantiuy, PLoa.sa..
Valley, Arcola, Aide, MiddIeburg, UpRarYi.
Paris Bcrry'5 Ferry and wildwood to Win,L,'
ter, is now running SIS follows, viz:
Leaves AIexandTiu onTUESDAYS,T THURS,
DAYS and SATURDAYS ST o'clock q. H.
or on the arrival Of the Northern mail and p,
perville on WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS ~.
SUNDAYS, at 7 am, and arrive ut Winch"-
ter, connecting with the cars for BGltm"reI .
stages for Capon Springs and Stanton. ...
Kett, ming leaves Winchester on TU hSDAl -
THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS, At 10 &.M'
and Upperville on wednesdays, tht
DAYS and SUNDAYS, at a. IN. and arr'T"
in AIevandria in time for the CARS for i!aItima,a
and the North.
Fare from AloxsnGr!W 90 PARIS; G. H.2i ~
... i aliddIeburg... u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05
TOOr a GRAND EXCURSION
AoO,VsIo OF
POTOMAC LODGE, No. SO, TO CARLIN' 5
,.--s.. SPRINGS
d MIN I'D,
On MONDAY, August 10. 1868.

SPKlNGS,
On MONDAY, August Ii, 1865
The members Of Potomac Lodge respectfully
inform their friends that everything will be
done to mako this excursion equal to their for
mer efforts, and invite the cordial cooperation
Of the public. 49,.
Trains will leave the a., L. s. Fl. Depot at 8
and 10 g. m, and l, 5, and : p, H.
Leave Carlns Springs at 104 y. III. and &c and
II p. m. -. ....
Tickets admitting Gentleman and Lady,
ST.; Lady, SOC; Childrca, under i years Of
age, 25c. ....----.-..
COOKS CELEBRATED COTILLlON
BAND ig engaged. -. H.
Our friends from tho District Of Columbia
will be enabled to return in the 7 p. ~ boat.
Refreshments furnished by Mr. Carlin.
MarshAls-Hugh Latham and John q. Field.
aug 4-5t .-....-..
TOURNAMENT AND BALL.
4 grand TOURNAMENT ana BALL will
be given by JEFFERSON CIRCLE B. u,
III. F. G. A, at CARLIN'S SPRINGS. Alex
andria county, on MONDAY. August 18th.
a number Of gentlemen from Fairfax, Wash
ington and Alexandria county, have signiied
their willingness to ride upon this occasion.
Gentlemen who intend riding will please re-
port to Capt j. Barnes, Fairfax Court Il ouse,
or leave their names st tho Jewelry store of
Major George Duffey, rs, King st.
jy 20-td COMMlTTEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

In reference to the coming solar eclipse, now
near at hand. the N Y. Journal of Commerce
says, it is something of drawback to the
great expectations, however, to be notified that
it will be visible only in path which traVerses
India, the Malay Peninsula and the Oriental
Islands, and but few of the earth's population
will have the pleasure of beholdiug it. But,
adds the Journal ''There is little to be learn
ed from this eclipse, that was not already
known" II, -: ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05
Gold.

... Gold.
NEW YORK, August 5.-Gold to-day l411.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05
Ey a4ronrs sE Wise.

j. l.. Rinker, Auct.
IOudOun CO., lie lS-eCts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

'"Tear down the Haunting lie''-
was written by the late Charles G. Halpine,
generally known as "Miles @ Reilly who re-
Gently died suddenly in New York. -s.ss#
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

The American popularity of ''fllibustcring'
was introduced in the British House of Com
mons week or two since. The House was in
committee on an unimportant bill, and mi
nority OF about thirty kept the House march.
ing back and forth into the lobbies on half a
dozen alternate motions that the House adj
journ. The papers do not relish this copying
Of stAmerican manners - 49,. ............
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

Other points in proportion. ,..,
As this line can be relied upon throag19,....
the whole year, and the proprietor pledges III II
personal attention to the comfort and sn:etI q,
his passengers Che driving himself oyer g'%@:'-
er portion Of th2 ToIte} th2 travelling, p"D"
may rest assured that ms best efforts VIII 10
erted to merit their patronage. 49,.
Ofices-At Mansion House, A.eIaG44"1c'
Amos Foxs Saloon, Fairfax G, H.; i. /,
Broun's Store, MiddIeburg, and Taylor
Keigers store, Winchester.
~ s. eo3m WIN. WHALEY, Pre-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

= The Emperor of Russia, ''our very dear
friend and ally has sent his congratulations tc
the President of the q. s., on his (thc
Presidents acquittal Of the charges against
him in the Impeachment matter. The Wash
ington Chronicle does mot suppose the Empe-
ror intended to express any opinion as to the
justice of the verdict" Why, then, any con-
gratulations? But what fortunate thing
that the congratulations were not handed in,
until the Alaska purchase had been completed!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

The New York Tribune says that the poem
published in the Tribune some years before the
war-"Stanzas to the American Flag" be-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-05

z GIVE NOTICE IN TIME, that | an y r. +
{ ceiving BIBB'S IMPROF ED DlAMO;HID
Heater, warming three rooms with one II,
invite all who want to call at 49, King stree.
and take look at them. I think. wItho ,, =
doubt, they are the best Stoves out for heSS cam,
parlors and dining rooms and also the ro S.;-,
above. Warrant all put up to @lTIeI -
$500 800 43 King street