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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

Gold, at the Baltimore Stock Board, yester-
day, advanced to 149s-the highest point reach
ed for more than year There were but few
transactions in stocks. Governments were
steady. Tennessee bonds advanced, new to "a,
and ex-coupon to G54. Virginia registered Gs
sold up to 46 There was only q small INSECT
lane0us business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

The Lunatic Asylum at Staunton is not only
one Of the best in this country but one of the
best in the world; and its high character and
management are due to the talents, skill, hui
manly, and assduous, devoted attention of its
distinguished superintendent, aided by efficient
assistants
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

The efforts which are made, through new
and improved diving apparatus, to recover
1900, 900 which went down in 1880, at Hurl
Gate, near New York, in the British frigate
Hussar are attracting much attention,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

Mr.. Watts, of Philadelphia, the new Minis
ter to Austria, will proceed on his mission
about the end Of this month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

The New York Mail says that the curse of
the hour, in this country, at the present time,
is the habit of equivocation, deception, and ex-
aggeration-in plain English, lying. We are
afraid there is too much truth in the accusa-
tinn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06
COMM RCGAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, August 6.-The mar
ket this morning was again very active. Flour
firm and prices have still further advancing
tendency. For Wheat there was brisk de-
mand, and prices were better; offerings on
Change of 25GO to 28OO bushols red, which sold
at go, 245, PSI, 253, 255 and 26O, according to
quality from very poor 20 prime. Corn active
ard la2c better; sales Of prime white at l20;
mixed l25, l2G and ID, for understandable; Of
ferings reached 1900 bushels; yellow 1l8alN,
and large lots wanted Rye in fair demand,
with sales 135a140; offerings light. Oats with
ont material change; sales Of 1860 bushels al
IS, Is, 80 and 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

WASHINGTON ITEMS y esterday morning a
fire broke out in the pottery belonging to Ter
renee Riley, located in the block bounded by
Four-and- a-hait and Third Streets and NJ and
N streets south. The pottery was entirely des
troyed, as was an adjoining building. The loss
is estimated at $4,000.
The Sixth Building Association, Of George
town, held their seventeenth m0nthly meeting on
Tuesday evening, aud thirty two shares, rep
resentng S3,400 sold as follows: 81 shares at
l.O5 and shares atSl.O7!.
Mr. Henry S. Barnes, we'll known butcher,
died snddenlv Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

COL Campbell, now in Richmond, is to be
assigned to duty at the War Department, at
Washington. The removal of this courteous
officer is regretted in Richmond. Col. G. was,
not long since, in command Of Battery Rodgers
here, and was esteemed by all who knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

Senator Fowler in his speech in the Senate
on DIR. B. E. Buffers report of the Impeach-
ment investigating committee, called him But
ler) "a national liar This is comprchen-
slye and expansive term!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

In the Dry Goods market, in New York,
Cottons have been weak, and disposition to
fall has been marked, but without any impor,,
tant changes. The price of the raw material
has been lower, and large holders of sheetings
have been inclined to favor the purchaser. -
But the absence of activity has been the general
rule, and this will probably continue until the
middle of this month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

The Legislature of Florida has passed a
bill authorizing the Governor to appoint q
secret police throughout the State, numbers
and pay at the discretion of the Governor
The bill referred to on the Sd instant, rela-
tive to telegraph operators taking the oath,
was finally defeated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

The London Spectator thinks there is some
dodge" in the Burlingame Chinese Mission,
and advises Great Britain to ''hold off" when
the Chinese "Mandarins' reach England. 1t
is quite evident that there is little jealousy Of
the influence of the U. S. Government in all
this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

Accounts from all quarters of the country
speak of the great benefit to the growing corn
from the late rains A friend who has been
making tour in Virginia, informs us, that
every where, as he passed along, the prospect
is now most favorable for good crop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

The New York Journal of Commerce does
not appear willing to take sides with either of
the two great parties now in this country, or
to support any Of the candidates named. If
that paper wants to see any Conservative prin-
ciples maintained in the administration of pub
lie affairs: it can only hope to have that end
accomplished by the election Of the Conserva-
tive nominees. It is not mere choice as to
naen-it is an issue in which the fundamental
and essential doctrines which lie at the root of
constitutional civil government, are to be main
tanned or repudiated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

Erie railway shares in New York declined
eleven per cent yesterday, and there is great
decline was unexpected, and the number Of
sufferers is very largo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06
DIE ID

Near Marlboro, Md, on Tuesday morning
last, Mr.. GEORGE w. BEAN, aged about As
years.
Near Marlboro, Md, on wednesday, tho
Goth ultimo, Mrs. SARAH A.. WHITING
TON, wife of Mr.. v 3. Wilmington, in the
goth year of her age. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

The Washington Chronicle calls Thaddeus
Stevens the "old hero" Hero Of what? The
Buckshot war in Pennsylvania? That is the
only war we ever heard that he was engaged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

1t is now said that all the members of the
Presidents cabinet arc in favor of Gov. Sey-
mour--only, that Mr. Seward Isl little doubtful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

We have more accounts of deaths by light.
ming, by hydrophobia, and by rattle. snakes than
we remember ever to have read before, in any
one summer season for many years As for
deaths by sun stroke, they are largely in ey.
cess" as the phrase is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

The practice Of Congress adjourning over for
two or three months at time, is now called
"Recessing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06
Foreign News.

The London Times, on the Mazatlan affair,
says: Though the commander of the Chanti-
cleer was exposed to considerable propagation,
he should not have resorted to hostillties, but
should have sought redress through his Gov
eminent Otherwise, headstrong and intern
perate commanders will always hold the power
of peace and war Even the Spanish Amerl-
can States, insolent and brutal as they are, arc
entitled to this treatment
A dispatch from Constantinople reports that
Mr.. Morris, the American Minister, refuses to
concur in the protocol of the Sublime Porte,
allowing aliens to hold lands in Turkey.
The Portuguese Council of State have con-
cluded not to prohibit the royal exile5 of Spain
from remaining in the country, and the Duke
and Duchess of Montpensier have taken up
their residence in Lisbon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

Tennessee is probably the most disturbed Of
any Of the States-but its best citizens arc
doing what they can, under adverse circum-
stances, to brig about some sort Of peace
and order While Brownlow and his satellites
rule, it will be difficult to affect this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

The suit which has just been decided against
the u S. in the French civil courts involved
about million in gold, and from its impor-
lance and the reputation of the counsel enga-
ged it must take rank as one Of the celebrated
causes. The suit was brought against Mcssrs
Arman & Co., sbpbuilders, to recover the
balance of certain moneys which they received
from the sale of war steamers to the late Con-
federacy. They were paid out Of the proceeds
of the cotton loan, which money is wanted
back by this Government. The counsel for the
United States were NJ. Berger and Henry
Moreau, two of the most distinguished mem
bers of the French bar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06
CTANMORE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
- SANDY SPRING.

Montgomery county, MaryLaNd.
The exercises Of this Institution will be re-
sumed on the first Of the tenth month, October.
Terms: Board, Washing and Tuition, in the
English Branches SIZE per school year.
The Languages, Drawing and Music extra.
For circulars, containing full particulars, adj
dress the Principal ut Sandy Spring 2; D., Md.
9. II. MILLER, Principal
MARY p. COFFIN.
ELLEN FARQUHAR.
References Il. Miller, Alexandria, Va :;
BENJAMIN HaloweI, Sandy Spring, Md
Sandy Strings Md, iY 3D--c0tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

SPEECH OF GEN. HOWARD, OF THE FREED
MEMS BUREAU-The Richmond Wing gives
the following account Of the speech of Gen. 0.
@. Howard, to the colored people at Richmond,
on Tuesday night:
s'Gen. Howard, who is fluent speaker,
though nothing of an orator, told them many
things which they ought to have known three
wears ago before their minds were poisoned by
carpet baggers and scalawags. His speech vas,
in fact, for the most part, sermon, ana ne
epioined upon them first of all to love God and
keep his commandments. 1t would not do Tor
them, as protesting Christians, while not re-
cognizing every one as nelghbor, to want to
take the mote out Of brothers eye while
they had beam in their own. God had made
them black for some wise purpose. lie never
makes mistake, and the colored man who re-
pines that he is not white is sinful. The Lord,
nevertheless, if they arc pure In heart, loves
them Just as we'll as he does any OF his other
created beings.
He told them farther, if they were Christi
ans and their employers used hard words to
them, to remember that soft answer turneth
away wrath.
BE Beloved the white people Of Virginia loved
the colorcd people and the colored people the
white people. There were ties of affection
which could not be easily severed, They pre-.
fer colored labor, and hence the failure OF white
emigration. He had seen the good feeling which
existed between them on the occasion OF bis
visits to the Tredegar Works and the tobacco
factories. -
On the subject Of politics he had on y to tell
them to lean on the Savior, as the only hope OIL
salvation, and vote according to their consclen-
,ious convictions Of right, without regard to
the opinion or directions Of anybody. lie
would forfeit his scllrespec5 if he attempted to
influence the vote OF any man.
He hoped none of them were iO0llSh enough
to expect land to be given them, and carnesty
counselcd them to save money and buy laha'
He also impressed upon them the lmpor'
lance of having clean houses, or sending thclf
children to school regularly, and OF taking
more intelligent view Of religion, aiding maj
religion does not consist in shouting or IN mere
feelings OF joy, but IN something hlghcF' more
eDnobling, and enduring.
AN AMUSING INCIDENT. As the train came
down from Covington, few days since, the
| "Jnevitabe Secretary" was on board, solicit
inc donations for the "childrcn Of deceased
and disabled soldiers" Approaching q stran-
ger. he handed him a card, explaining his mis-
sion. After reading it, the stranger looked up,
and said.
''This is all extraordinary mode Of collecting
money" -,
Yes sir, )" replied the Secretary, these are
extraordinary times and one who ventures to
travel now, may expect to meet with c&traordl-
nary scenes.
but sir, replied the stranger, Il am a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06
FARE REDUCED!

This old and reliable line of Stages from Al,
exandrin via Fairfax G. H., ChantiIIy, Pleasant
Valley, Arcoe, Aide, Middlcburg, UpperyiIIe,
Paris, Berry's Ferry and wildwood to Winches-
ter, is now running us lo5,Q2wS' w: -, ,,r,r-,,
DAYS and SATURDAYS ut o'clock n. m,
or on the arrival of the Northern mail and Up
pcrville on WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS and
SUNDAYS ut .. m, and arrives at WincAcS-
ter, connecting with the cars for Baltimore, and
stages for Capon Springs and Stanton.
ketu ming leaves Winchester on TU hSDA -
THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS, at 10 am,
and Upperville on WEDNESDAYS, FRI
DAYS and SUNDAYS, 1T G q. ~. and arrives
in Alexandria in time for the cars for Baltimore
and the North
Fare from Alexandria to Fairfax c. rs %
Niddleburg... ~
:" Upperyilie.... ; 81
Other points in proportion.
As this line can be relied upon Throughout
the whole year, and the proprietor pledges AIe
personal attention to the comfort and SAFETY o!
his pssseng RS Che driving himself over great
er portion of the route) the travelling rabIc
may rest assured that his best efforts will be e1-
erted to merit their patronage.
Ofices-At Mansion House, ALcHAndtt@i
Amos Fox's Saloon, FulrlaX Z, H. D. e.
Broun's Store, Middleburg, and Taylor "
Keigeer's store, WnchGstor;; ,,r,rv,v p...
r GIVE NOTICE IN TIME, that l an re,
cciving BIBBS IMPROVED DIAMOND
HEATER, warming three rooms with one hre'
I invite all who want 10 call at d., King street,
and take look at them. think, without
doubt, they are the best Stoves out for heating
parlors and dining rooms, and also the rooms
above | warrant all put up TO give gntiF6
satisfaction. ENOCH GRIMES,
aug3 d King street
TOSIAH II. d. SMOOT
(Formerly Of and successor to Smoot' inner
Company,)
.. MBER DE 4 l. K Is,
No q, Union street,
(Between King and Cameron W.
je 19-tf AIe&Sh0FlS' va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06
WTASHINGTON COLLEGE.

VA ASHINGI0N COLLhT Il,
w LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA.
. The next session opens 3rd Thursday in Sep
TENDER. 1868, and closes 4Lh Thursday in June,
1869 The Faculty consists Of
ZEN. +. r. LEE, PEEsIDETT,
with Professors of Latin Geek, M&thcmatic:,
Modern Languages, Moral Philosophy, History
and English Language and Lilera ure, Applied
Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry
and Law and Equity; These are distributed
into: |. Faculty OF Arts; = Faculty Of Science;
8. Faculty of Literaturcund Philosophy; I Ear
ulty Of Law. In each of these is conferred
distinct Bachelors Degree, and the Degree Of
Master Of Arts is open alike TO students in each
course. Tn the Department Of Science are CON
ierred, also, professional Diplomas OF Civil In.
glncer and Mining Engineer. BY the aid Of
full corps Of assistant Professors, provision IS
made for thorough drilling in the Departments
of English, Ancient and Modern Languages
and Mathematics.
ExPEEs Es,-AlI necessary expenses need not
exceed S3!5.
For full particulars apply to
L. g. GORDON, Clerk Of Faculty.
Lexington, Va, july 28-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06
= REEN SPRING ACADEMY.

U
The Eighth Session commences on the second
Monday Of September. Number Of pupils lin.
tied to sixteen. The course besides book, keep
ing and tho usual English branches, embraces
Latin, Greek, French, Mathematics and the Gle
mo: IS Of Engineering. Terms for boar3er5,
$50 per half session, in advance. Post Office,
Trevillian Depot, Louisa co., Va.
WELLINGTON GORDON
,,,;,o C,urt,r U tuGuy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06
EDUCATIONAL.
st. JOHNS ACADEMY,
~ A A ID

~
The Thirteth Session will commence on Tues.
day, September 1st 1868 Two large, adjoining
houses, on Prince street below Alfred, in the
finest and healthiest part Of the city, have just
been purchased, aud the accommodations for
boarders will be greatly increased. Considers-
Bile additions have also been made to the libra
ry and apparatus.
Board and tuition for session Of ten months
$780, payable quarterly, in advance; there are
no extra charges. except for Modern Languages
Music and Drawing For catalogues contain
ing further information, address the Principal,
12l, Duke street, Alexandra.
TEACHERS.
RICHARD L. CARNE, a. NJ, Principal,
Greek, Latin and Natural Science
THEODORE II. FICKLIN, Mathematics
and English
VICTOR BECKER, French.
JOSEPH G. FOERTSCH, Music.
Miss MARY j. STEWART, Drawing.
aug 3-td*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

LoUDoUN County men, who lad
stolen horse in Frederick county, Md, on
Saturday. passed through I.ccsburg on Sunday.
They were closely followed by the owner Of the
horse, and, with gentleman fro N this place,
pursued and captured near Dranesvillc. They
we're brought back ana lodged i'll the Locsburg
Jail.
Lucian Rcdman, worthy and much respcc-
ted coIorcd man, who lived but short distance
from HilIsboro, in this county, committed SUI
eide last Sunday week, (2Gth,) by, shooting
himself through the heart with 4 rifle.
Capt VIM. II. Carn, the agreeable and ac-
commodating Conductor on the A. Il. Il II. K.
r., who has been absent from his post Tor sew
eral weeks past, owing to severe sickness, we
are glad to learn has considerably improved,
and passed through this town on Tuesday, ca
route for Capon Springs.
The Colt Show, held at Lincoln on Saturday
last, under the auspices Of the Farmers Club
of Loudoun," was au exceedingly credltabe
affair -L0ud0m Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

DAMP WALLs.-As there is much spccula-
ton life as how to get rid Of damp walls, will
mention case which came directly under my
observation. My friend had basement hall
the walls Of which were constantly wet, though
every means we're employed to keep them dry.
The intention was to pull it down, when L re-
commended as last resource that the walls
should be washed with suIphuric acid. 1t was
done, and dcIiquescent salts being dccomposed
by the acid, the walls dried, and the hall was
ever afterwards free from dampness.
r. A. s. p,
n. Bit may be of service to know also
that the solution Of sulphate Of iron Is about
the best disinlectant that can be used and very
cheap.-Ba1timorc Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

The NORTHERN DEMoCRATs.-We have no
exactions to make of the Northern Democracy.
We take their platform and their candidates
as they are We have no objection to make
to them. We believe that it is the aim OF that
party to break down Radicalism, put an end to
its unconstitutional legislation, and restore the
Southern States to the Union on q cOnstitu-
tional basis. As we have previously said
having left to the Northern Democracy the
construction OF the platform and the selection
Of the candidates, we now leave to them the
conduct of the campaign; tor upon their eff
forts and management depend the issues OF
life and death. They are certain of Conservative
support at the South, and let them not hazard
Northern support upon any false idea that we
require them to indulge in war talk. When
our Northern friends talk about carrying the
election by votes, and work earnestly to that
end, we send to them hearty God speed j
Rich. Wing.
To PREVENT HORSES BEING leased BY
FLIEs.-Take two or three small handfuls of
walnut leaves, upon which pour two or three
quarts of cold water; let it infuse one night,
and pour the whole, next morning. into a ket-
tie and let it boil for quarter of an hour ;
when cold it will be fit for use. No more Is
required than to moisten sponge, and before
the horse goes out of the stable let those parts
which are most irritable be smeared over with
the liquor--viz, between and upon the ears,
the neck, the flank, &c. Not only the lady or
gentleman who rides out for pleasure will de-
rive benefit from the walnut leaves thus pre-:
pared, but the coachman, the wagner, and
all others who use horses during the hot
months. Farmers Receipt Book.
"EoIL'' DoGs.-In Tennessee, no dog can be
registered unless he proves his loyalty. Only
six loyal dogs are registered in the State. Any
dog but loyal dog who offers to bark, has his
tail cut off close behind his ears for the first
offence, and is fayed alive for the second
Over all the rest of the Union, "lop' dogs
puppy, whep and hound, and cur, Of low de-
gree, bark freeIy-but that's all There's no
more bite in them. Their teeth are drawn
NJ Y 7o,,n |o.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06


EVERTBODY-Tries them!
EVERYBODY-Uscs them
EVERYBODY-I} Believes in them
EVERY BODY-RccOmm them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

The Fredericksburg Herald says: 1.-THE ex-
pectations of our farmers in their wheat have
not been realized in the threshing. IF other
sections turn out as poorly, the crop will not
prove much larger than that of last year"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-06

r--nAs5g2 ALEXANDRIA
9 a-sS.sz-ssSsSs5gs AND W n CHI STE
MAIL STAGE LINE.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-05

The Memphis (Tenn.) Avalanche quotes
Con Frank Blair's letter TO Col. Brodhead
IN Il. issue of the 2lst inst, and says:
For uttering similar sentiments to the
above we have been denounced and called I'M
nrudent. Had the above extract appeared In
the Avalanche as editorial, the political
fossils would have raised their hands IN holy
horror and stiqn,atized US a reroi,a'on'a we
would have been tainted with the WORKOUT,
stereotyped complaint that such lmpruoent
expressions Injuries the Northern Democracy
and the Southern people in the North: But,
strange to say, IL ,0as the publication Of the let
fer. from which we take the above extracts,
that secured Mr.. Blair his nomination for the
Vice Presidency Thus it will be seen that
the North is far ahead of the South. 1he5
are rife for revolution.
The Ne,c Hampshire Union tells good
story. In the northern part of Merrima'
county a crowd OF the unterrified were sit
ting on a piazza the other day, when an ole
traveller, ragged, dirty, dusty, unshaved ant
unshorn, and evidently half seas over, strolle'
, M to the piazza and stared vacantly at tn
crowd, which began to ply him with ques
tions. Finally a man said to him, g Your
Seymour man, aren't you. old fellow +!
! straig htening up, the old chap answered
, :. From my present appearance you woul
? nrobably Judge was Democrat but ain 7
. learned my politics before | took to drink,
This traveller was not Frank Blair.