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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-07-03
General Congregational Convention.

The Congregationalists of the state
held their General Convention at St.
Johnsbury, commencing on Thursday
and ending on Friday Of last week.
The number of churches connected
with the convention is one hundred
and ninety-four. One hundred and
sixty churches are reported as sup.
piled with preaching. Thirty-four
are reported as destitute, but many
of them are supplied part of the time
through the itinerant department of
the Missionary Society; and others
which have no stated supply, are sup
piled from sabbath to sabbath.
There are eighty-two pastors, sew.
enty-six stated supplies, and ffty-fve
ministers without charge, making the
whole number of ministers two hun
dred and thirteen.
The pastors of thirteen churches
have been dismissed, viz: Benson
West Rutland, Middlebury, Bristol
Charlotte, Burlington 1st, St. Adams
Morristown, Waitsfeld, Westfeld
Srratford, Woodstock and Dummers.
ton.
Pastors have been installed over
thirteen churches, viz Benson, West
Rutland, Bristol, Cornwall, BurIing
ton LIST, Bloomington, Newport, St
Johnsbury Sd, Woodstock, Chester
Grafton, Brattleboro and Dummers
ton.
Rom NOM ohnrohno howe hoo-,--e,,,
gained during the year, viz: East
Dorset, South Royalton, West Dover
and Cambridgeport. These four have
an aggregate membership Of seventy
four.
The corresponding secretary, in his
report, says: "The net increase Of
our church membership is over ll0C
or 8 IL on the average to every
church to which there have been add
tions. Many churches have been
greatly edified-a few doubled theil
membership. The whole number al
ded to the churches of the state is
2037. Ofthese 1853 have joined by
profession of faith, and the exact net
gain is iii. Our churches have
1868 communicates, or nearly 1000
less than there were thirty years ago
3S4 have died. Three ministers have
also died. viz: Nelson Barbour, Al
yah Spaulding and Joseph Torrey."
The report Of the Treasurer of the
Vermont Domestic Missionary Socie
ty showed that the receipts of the year
had been, including what was in The
Treasury a year ago, $l3, 1856.
The report of the directors, by theil
corresponding secretary, Rev. c. 5
Smith. represented that during thu
year past the churches, aided by thu
society, have enjoyed ali unusual meas
ure Of the Holy Spirit.
Forty-four churches have been as
sisted in the ordinary Department
. larger number than at any tim
during the last ten years. 1872 con
versions have been reported. ID
additions to the churches by prote>
sion, "A by letter. Net increase l42
Five churches report eight young me
preparing for the ministry. In til
itinerary department SO missionarie
have been employed. rendering in a
I237 weeks labor.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-07-03

GONG TO LOSE THEM.-We are
next week going to lose lot of SUBJ
scribers. We have upon our subscrlp-
ton book several men who are scat
tered from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
in nearly every state and territory in
the union, who owe US for the paper
from six months to two years and as
we see no signs of their. ever paying
US, we have determined to send them
this number and bid them farewell.
We cannot afford their friendship
It costs too much. We have written
to several of these men the past win
ter and asked them to send the pay
for the Standard, but we have got neither
reply nor money, and so we conclude
that they do not intend to pay US
We therefore stop the paper and re-
spectfully request them to subscribe
for the Express or some other good
paper, for we don't want them any
longer. We erase about fifty names
this week, whose bills in the aggre-
gate will amount to from $75 to 500,
which we expect to lose of course, as
they will take it in high dudgeon, fall
back upon their dignity and write US
that if we had continued the paper
they should have paid for it, but as
we have been SO mean as to stop it
4Lo7- kill ..u6 d. 80. W. l4e--o IL
such letters before, and know wlat to
expect now. We should like oar pay
very much. We have earned it, and
need it; and if such delinqueats will
be manly enough to send US our dues
we should be glad of it, but if you
won't pay, then 60 to pot!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25
The Markets.

LONDON, June 25.-Consols 94sa94}, u S.
5.20s 73ba734.
/ LIVERPOOL, June 5.-Cotton frmer and moro
active; sales of 1000 bales prices unchanged.
! NEW YORK. June 25.-Stocks active. Mon
ey 3a4 per cent. Exchange, sixty days, 105,-
Gold l4O4. Old bonds 134; new l35 Virginia
IS, ex.coupon, $751; new ST. Governments on
the street are lower. Flour unchanged Wheat
dull and dropping. Corn slightly in favor of
buyers. Pork quiet; new mess $28.45. Lard
quiet at 164a17c. Cotton frmer at 3OaS0lc for
uplands. Freights dull 1i via
/ BALTIMORE, June Is va. G5, inscribed AZ
bid, 47a asked {; regular 1857 A bid and 45 ask
ed. North Carolina IS 74s bid, 755 asked
Cotton firm at 3O!c for mddling uplands. Flour
moro active but unchanged in prices. Wheat
dull; Maryland 26Oa275; Pennsylvania 255.-
Corn firm white 1l2al13; yellow l05all0. Oats
dull; Maryland and Pennsylvania 1888; west
ern 60 Rye dull at $780, Pork quiet at $50
Bacon active; rib sides ISL; clear sides IT;
shoulders al hams 2la22. Lard dull at 18.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

DENOTE e WARDS CIRCUS AND MENACE
RIE.-Ths establishment will make its grand
entrance into this city tomorrow. Its perform
ing animals are of kinds new to the people, and
as they are all, or 8 majority of them, shown In
the ring, persons can see their movements with
more satisfaction than though they were put
before them in boxes of narrow capacity or Jim
it. DeMott and Ward are performers, and de-
pend more upon talent than they do upon use
less, deceptive extraneous show. They make a
good procession with their Baby Elephant Car,
Chariot, Animal Vans, Horses, Ponies and
Cavalcade of Courtly ALFRED Ladies and Cen
tlemen. but they make their inside entertain
ments the great feature. They both fill impor-
tant parts in the programme; Mr.. DoMott be-
ing an artist of marked ability, his wife lead
ing :equestrienne. and Mr.. James Ward, whose
fame as clown is not based simply upon pre-
tensions, The troupe is constituted of perform
ers, not second rate ELL ups" their stock of
blooded trained horses. ponies &C., is of the
best quality, while their ''concomitsnts' are at
once suggestive of novelty and enterprise The
tiny Elephant will carry the children on its
back, the Buffalo will show its agility, old Griz-
ziy Adams Bears will perform, the Sacred Bull
will be introduced, while sensation will be in
| stituted by man in the den Of the Lions and
other fierce monsters. Such an establishment
q eldom visits this locality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

I MOUNT YERNoN.-The Ladies' Association
Iof Mount Vernon, 10 their petition, sent TO the
Senate yesterday, do not ask payment for
damages done during the war, but for can ap-
preparation Of S., oOo to indemnify the associa-
ton for lossro revenue caused by the suspen-
sion Of travel to Mount Vernon during the war;
said appro priiation being necessary as the funds
of the association are now exhausted We
had much rather that funds should have been
asked for outright, If theyare necessaryto keep
in proper order the mansion and grounds; but
really, the loss ofrevenue caused by the sus-
pension of travel seems straiaing point )
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25
nv y. H. PARROT, Aucfioneer.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALU
DR. u mn

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF YALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE.
By virtue of decree Of the Circuit Court of
Alexandria county, rendered at the May term,
1868, IN the suit OF Seectman and Wife'vs. Mas
tens Executorand others, I shall sell, on SAT-
UROAY, the 18th day of July, 1853, at II o.
clock NJ, fthat day, in front of the Mayors
office IN the city Of Alexandria, the following
REAL ESTATE:
No. /. A LOT OF GROUND, with improve
ments, on the soQth side of Duke st., between
Water and Union, fronting 20 feet on Duke ST.,
and running back 81 feet to an eight f. alley,
with right Of way over the said alley, and also
over q nine feet alley adjoining said lot on the
west. This lot is improved by comfort ksEssS
able two-story BRICK DWELLING and .aHE5.
back building, containing eight rooms.
No. z. e LOT OF GROUND, with improve
ments, on the north side Of Wolfe ST., between
Fairfax and Royal, fronting on Wolfe street 70
feet, with depth Of IS feet 10 inches more or
less This lot is improved by comfort. fszz3
able two-story BRICK DWELLING, sHEs5,
containing seven rooms.
No. 8. a LOT OF GROUND, with improve
ments, on the south side of Wolfe ST., between
Union and Water streets, fronting on Wolfe q
teQt and with depth of ll5 feet This lot il
improved by atwo story FRAMEDWEL- 6E5A
LING, containing six rooms. egzE4
No. 4. a TRACT OF LAND, in the county
Of Fairfax, near Burkes Station, on the north
branch Of Pohick Run, and adjoining the lands
of Presley Barker, Thomas Elgin and Henry
Stevens, being the same tract Of land which was
conveyed to John Masten by deed from Mary
Rue, dated Oath Of June 1889, and containing
one hundred acres.
TERMS--One-fo fourth of the purchase money
to be paid in cash at the time of sale, and the
residue in three equal instruments, at g. u and
10 months respectively, with interest from the
day OF sale; the deferred payments to be secur-
ed by the prommssory notes Of the purchaser,
satisfactorily endorsed, and the title to be re.
tanned until the purchase money is fully paid.
Conveyancing and stamps at the expense Of
purchaser II. O. CLAUGHTON,
! ie II cots COmm'r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

REAL ESTATE AaENoY.-Atteution is
called to the advertisement Of the Vir-
ginia Real Estate Agency of William Fl. Beck
& Co. Mr.. Beck has been operating quite ex
tensively in the Valley of Virginia, and has
sold in and around Winchester several hundred
thousand dollars worth of property. He is
we'll acquainted throughout the Northern
States, and his experience in and connection
with the real estate business for several years,
eminently qualify him for the business in which
he is engaged Mr.. Robt Z. Knox, who is
connected with him, has been SO long and ia
vorably known to this community as an active
and wide awake business man, that words OF
recommendation are useless. The Virginia
Real Estate Agency proposes issuing shortly,
for gratuitous circulation, several thousand
sheets nearly the size of the Gazette, and will
advertise free of charge all properties placed
with them for sale. Their Office is with jam
ieson & Bro, No. 81 King street, where they
invite all who wish to sell their property to call.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

POLICE REpoRr-MAYoR's OFFICE.-Two
parties for selling liquor by the small, were
fined and discharged.
Mary Kane for disorderly conduct, was, in
default of the payment Of the imposed fine,
committed to the work house for 80 day. 4
MAGISTRATES OFF1cE.-A colored boy for
stealing ball used in the game of base ball,
from the store of Mr.. Charles Brill was dis
charged - - - 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25
AUCTION SALES.
TYR ST e S SAL E.

L r~-v -. {. ----r -sr
By virtue Of q deed oftrust executed to me on
the 18th of December, 1866, and Of record among
the land records Of Prince William county, l
shall, at. BrentsVille. before the Court House
door Of the said county for the purpose of pay
at public auction, on the 3IDAY 0FAUGT.,
1863 that being Court day,
-'. ...a A TRACT or LAND, @'4. y" i
particularly described m said trust containing
800 acres, roods and % poles, except I48 acres,
l rood and 80 poles, conveyed to s. NicoI, by
deed dated January, 1855. :. :. ~ - -.
This land has a. COMFORTABLE HOUSE,
a good barn and stable upon it, q young and
thrifty orchard, and well of good water con-
venient to the house This land is easily i'm
proved, well adapted: to the growth Of grain
and grass, and could be made in short time q
comtortab!e home. Z. HUNTON, Trustee.
Prince VIM. CO., je M-law4w I'D &
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

SMALL THIEVES. few evenings since,
some little boys not more than four or FIVE years
Of age crept into the library room at st.
Johns Academy, and made off with number
Of magazines for young people, which were ~
ing there on table. They were pursued by
some of the younger students and the books
recovered but the little thieves were thought
too small for punishment except by their moth
ers, and were accordingly set free. Rather an
carly beginning this! 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25
WeGGimg.

WASHINGTON, June Is The marriage of
Senator Henderson, of Missouri, with Miss
Foote, OF this city, took place at the National
Hotel at noon to-day There was 4 large
number of distinguished guests present, among
them the President of. the U. s., many Of the
Senators and Representatives, and some Of the
Chinese Embassy. The happy couple proceed
ed North this afternoon LL.E -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. During the storm
Of Yesterday afternoon the lightning struck the
residence of P. G. Uhler, Esq, on Washing
ton street, knocking off portion of tho brick
fire wall next the roof, and descending thence
through the third to the second story, passed
through room where a daughter of Mr.. u.
was sitting, and through the side wall, taking
out two bricks in it's exit, and tearing several
holes in the rain spout. Some slight injury
was also done to the interior Of the building.
1t rained very hard here for q time; and 10
Washington there was some hail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

TEMPERANCE SoCIETY.-The Alexandria
Juvenile Temperance Society held meeting
yesterday evening in Temperance Hall, Phoenix
Hall building at which several names were
added to the list of membership. At the
meeting to be held next Wednesday evening
the subject of the celebration of the Fourth of
July will be determined. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25
The New STEAMER The new steamer, the

! The New STEAMER. The new steamer, the
City Of Washington, of the Potomac Ferry
Company's line, passed by here at half past one
o'clock to-day in fine style, with oolors flying.
She reached Washington about two o'clock,
where she will be inspected tomorrow and
will take her place upon the route on Sunday.
She is, a counterpart OF her consort the city o
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

AS WE were walking along King street, yes
for Summer Suits, for Gents, Youths and Boys,
at the fashionable establishment of S. Dealham,
who has large stock of those suits on hand at
various prices and qualities where one and al
can be suited. Come one come all, to Deal
HAMS Clothing Hall, 1O8, King st. je %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

! CoLoRED FREE Schools. -The examination
of the eolored free schools commenced yester-
day. Many friends and relations of the pupils
attended, and the exercises were highly salts
factory . --- -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25
BLONDHEIM.

BLoNDHEIM. -.s.... .....,
Greatest yet with least pretence
Great in cheapness and great in wear, ..'
Forem st Cothier Of his time, r.. .
Rich in giving bargains rare, ~
And as the greatest only are, .,r. .... IS.
In his honesty sublimel
This tribute of the poet Longfellow to his
friend Blondhei,n, will recall to recollection the
fact that the great Ready Made Clothing Mer
chant, has ttill on hand an unequalled stock Of
his celebrated goods. S. BLoNDHEIM,
ie % Corner King and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25
FrOsaA Havana.

HAVANA, June oath, 1S6S.-From Puerto
Cabello we have advices to the 18th inst. Ia
recent battle in Coro, Gen. Gil, with three hun
dred of his troops, figure among the killed and
wounded. Gen. Monagas was before Caracas
demanding an unconditional surrender of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

DISTURB ANcE A disturbance occurred on
the Aqua Creek steamers wharf, this morn
ing, between Andrew Schiller, the driver of
an omnibus, and the colored man known as
Chct Justice Marshall. Neither party was
hurt however ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

ACCORDING to the old saying you will al.
WAYS do best to 20 to the largest establishment
for your supply in every line S: DEALHAM,
has tn. largest clothing establishment and the
finest and cheapest clothing, in the city. At his
place you can get good goods, and every article
ness he is doing enables him to sell from 10 to
20 per cent cheaper than any of the lesser lights.
p 10 d-2awtf 3D.. '
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

ST.. JOINS ACADEMY. The closing exer-
cises Of the twenty ninth session of St. Johns
Academy will be held at Liberty Hail, on Mon
day, June 29lh, at four o'clock, p. m. The
'Salutatory address by Julian Taylor-a poem
written by Thomas A. Broadus, 10 be recited
by Geo. B. Thomas-the Valedictory by Jor-
dan w. Lambert, and the Grafton before, the
Patrick Henry Society, by Norman E. Moore,
ESQ.,, are interesting parts of the programme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25
Violent Hail Storm.

/ BINaHAMProN, N. Y. June 25.-A terrific
hail storm occurred here yesterday, the stones
being nearly as large as hen eggs. Much dam
age was done to the crops. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

No ExcURs1oN.-The proposed excursion
Of the Pioneer Base Ball Club to Carlin's
Springs, on the 4th Of July, has been aban-
doned. The Club, however, will play 9 return
game with the Jefferson Club Of Washington,
commencing at 2 o'clock on the evening ofthat
day, in this city, after which the. visitors viii
partake of dinner to be prepared at the Mar
shall House, by their hosts, the Pioneer Club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25
SENATE CHAMBER,

I DEAR SIR:-L have your letter of the 18th
instant In reference to the eligibility of lored
man to Congress. [ know of no ground on
duly elected, and shall welcome the election
OF competent representative Of the colored
race to either house of Congress as the final tri-
umph of the cause of equal rights. Till this
step is taken, our cause is incomplete. yla
Yours. truly, CHARLES SUMNER!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

BATTERY RODGERS. Though it is the pre-
sent intention to dismantle Battery Rodgers,
it is not expected that the U. S. troops will be
withdrawn from this place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25
LOCAL. NEWS.
THURSDAY EVENING. JBTNEs25. = *

CLOSING SCHOOLS That with the excite
meut and hustle OF preparation foroa creditable
examination, and the anxiety for frs, class ,L
diploma, the young ladies. of the various acad-
e1nies Of iscity, which close this week, are
full Of the Importance of<this, to- them, most
important subject. Each is anxious to gam
the first prize in everything, and all: are apt to
think they are equally, deserving. : On such
occasions young ladies might be prone, to pc
little Jealous OF one another, and even envy
creeps unawares into anxious blossoms. The
principal is also liable to be:charged: with par.
TALLY and favoritism. - Sl2.-e E.. ..,:.,,.
It were not to be wondered at if teacher.
smid the onerous lahors Of the profession,
should feel his or her ,sympathies drawn out
towards scholar who had exhibited more
than ordinary thirst for knowledge, and should
occasionally speak kind word Of encourage
ment to such; or on the other hand should be
weary in the vain endeavor to instil habits OF
perseverance into pupil with evident talent,
but with no application !; and yetit is doubtful
if in any line Of life SO little partialitg is ex
hibited, and the habit of allowing fair: play SO
cultivated.
The young lady pupils of the Alexandria
Academies will not OF course, take any OF this
to themselves There is not the slightest
probability that any of these remarks will ap-
ply in any degree to any contestant tor a prize
III this city. 1t is certain that jealousy and
envy will find no place in their pure souls, or be
allowed to mar the friendships that have been
so close to the present time; and if In any un.
guarded moment fair graduate Of our city 8
institutions of learning should entertain any of
the unbandsome+ passions above mentioned, 1t
is hoped they will read this article, written ex-
pressy for them, and give the Principal credit
for honesty of purpose, in making the awards,
and put down the evil temptation. 22
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

PLEASURE EXCURSION Sabbath
School of the First Presbyterian Church, &C.
by many friends, went on an excur-
sion to Carlin' Springs to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

HURr-A youth named Stansbury, while
playing base ball, this morning, on Royal
street, near Cameron, was struck in the eye
with a bali and severely hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25
by j. HI. Stoutenburg, AuctiOneer.

by j. HI. St0utenDurg, AUctiOneero
COMMISSIONERS" SALE OF VALUA-
y BILE IMPROVED PROPERTY, ON
WASHINGTON STREET, IN THE CITY
OF ALEXANDRIA,, VA.-Under authority
of decree Of the Circuit Court Of Alexandria
county, Va, made at its May term, 1868, in the
suit Of Javns and others, plaintiffs, vs. Javin's
Admir-. and others, Defendants the undersigned
will sell, in front of the Mayors office, in Alex
andria, on SATU RDAY, the 9th day of June
1865 at l M, al the real estate Of which the
late Thompson Javins, died seized, Consisting
ofTWO BRICK HOUSES and one FRANZ
TENEMENT. with the appurtenances, 81 uated
on the west side of Washington street, between
Duke and Wolfe, in the city Of Alexandria -
The several houses and lots will be sold sep@-
rately, and plat Of the property will be ex-
hibitcd on the day of sale.
Persons desiring to purchase are requested to
examine the property prior to the day Of sale
TERMS-One-tenth Of the purchase money
in cash; the residue in six, twelve and eighteen
months, with interest; the same to be secured
by notes, with approved security, and the title
to be retained until the same are paid:
CHARLES E. STU ART.
F. T.. SMITH. ....
my 26-eots Commissioners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

Go to S. Dealhams, lO9, King street, and ex
anime his extensive assortment OF Ready M ad
Clothing of all kinds for gentlemen and boys
and also his magnificent vari ETY. of Furnishin!
Goods and Travelling Equipage, which can
not be surpassed anywhere. Je 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

/ DEGREE CONFERRED. The Honorary De-
gree of Doctor of Divinity has been conferred
on the Rev. George H. Norton, Rector of ST..
Paurs Church, Alexandria, by the College of
William and Mary, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-25

VEGETABLES. -Cucumbers and new potatoes
are now brought to market. Vegetables, gen
orally, are very abundant