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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

The witness, Foster Blodgett, who was ex.
amined yesterday in the impeachment trial,
and testified that he was suspended by the
President from his Office of postmasterin Geor-
gia, and that the notice of suspension was not
given to the Senate, did not give the details Of
his suspension. It appears from the records
in the Postofice Department that this witness
was indicted by grand jury in the u. S. Dis
trict Court in Georgia for perjury. the charge
being that he had taken the test oath, substan.
italy, when the fact was that be had been an
officer in the Confederate army.-The Post
master General received official notice of these
facts, and, upon his own responsibility, re-
moved Blodgett as postmastera at Augusta, Ga, ;.
and placed the Office in charge Of an agent of
the department. The whole proceeding was
under the direction of Mr. Randall, and with
out tie knowledge of the President, who had
nothing whatever to do with the transaction
and had no information of the facts,urtil some
time after the occurrence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

It is earnestly urged upon all white men who
are entitled to Register in Virginia, to do SO,
as soon as the books for Registering arc open,
in order, if possible, to prevent the consumma-
ton of the plans and purposes of the Radical
leaders outside and inside of the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

The Norfolk Journal complains of the roor
supply of oysters at Norfolk-both as to guam
tity and quality-when compared With former
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11
MARINE LIST.
PORT or ALEXANDRIA-APRIL
ARRIY ED.

ARRIVED.
Steamer James S. Green, Inmun, New York,
to M. Eldridgc 81 Co.
ScAr. Mary Ellen, Prowdy, Norfolk, lumber
to j. II. ID. Smoot.
SAILED.
Steamer Express, Nickle, Baltimore by j.
Broders Sc Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

Gen. Candy has issued quarantine regula
tions for the Second Military District for the
coming summer ..... .. r.. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

RADICAL CAUcCsEs AT RICHMOND. There
was regular caucus of the policy Radicals,
known as the regulars, at which polite coun-
sells were expressed with view to securing the
that will will, be Ira ratified By the people; On,the
STRAIGHT OUTS" had meeting at Etenezer
church, where weakened brethren were trea-
ted as worse than rebels Lewis, having as
sumed leadership, neither asks nor gives quar-
ter to carpet baggers. Rich. Wing. :s,3gA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

VIZ A N II j. D.
1000 CORDS OF GOOD
CHESTNUT OAK BARK,
for which VIC will pay Sl4 per cord, delivered
at Alexandria on the cars Of the o., a. IL M Il.
r., or ut tho Tannory. We also want
500 CORDS OF GOOD BLACK OAK
BARK,
for which we will pay $40 per cord.
We have always on hand OAK and He NJ
LOCK SOLE LEATHER, UPPER LEATH-
Err, Of all kinds, Harness, Bride and Sliirting
Leather, which we sell at the lowest cash prices;
We are paying the highest cash prices for good
BEEF HIDES, dry and green.
G. c. SMOOT & SONS,
ap lift Alexandra, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

tits rumored that Vanderbilt and Drew have
come to an understanding in regard to the Erie
Railway difficulties, and have at this late day
agreed to settle matters throughout. The ru-
NOR has created 'scnsation' in stock brok-
er s circles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

VULGAR fractions. in the Convention
yesterday, Mr.. Porter, Radical, became very
excited because the convention and the galleries
concluded that forty, six is wo-thirds of sixty
nine. Amid laughter, he, with a gravity
worthy of the subject, brought figures to bear
to show that they we're wrong, but, strange to
say, there was more laughter.
Mr. time, Radical, intimated that it seemed
that there was truth in the rumor that the
schoolmaster hadn't been about lately in Viz
GINA. a.......
Mr. Campbell move that the question be
referred to the Committee on Education.
Mr.. Mayse lin his seat You had better re-
fer it TO the committee on vulgar fractions. .
After attempting to multiply GO by 2, and
divide it so as not to produce the result claimed,
MIR. Porter, amid laughter, acknowledged his
error. He subsequently norated heavily on
finance, reading law and calculating with loose
ness. ~. 49, s.-' ~i... ..
Mr. Porter was further bothered in ascer-
tanning whether the 1st of next January will
be.the lst of January, 1869, or ot!-Raclln,ond
Whg so.:.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

The pamphlet referred to by a correspondent
from near Charlestown, Jefferson county,1which
he says was mailed to us on the 18th inst, has
not been received atthis Office. When received
his request will be cheerfully complied with. E.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11
The Loyal Leagues and the k. k. *
The New York Post Radical paper, says

The New York Post Radical paper, says ::
''As the Loyal Leagues were formed to pro-
tect the Unionists OF the South against oppres-
sion and wrong, so the Ku. Klux Khan unites
in secret order the other side, to defend itself
against oppression and wrong.
1T will not do to say that the Loyal League
The XII Klux have committed some murders,
but we think there i. no doubt that the LOYAL
Leagues have done the same thing. The XII
klux, it is said, have shielded their members,
when criminals, against punishment by law !;
we know that the same thing is done in South
Carolina and other States by Loyal League
Clubs. - u -
''But the Loyal Leagues are composed of
Union men? Suppose they are--Union men
have no more right to do wrong than anti Union
men; and when Union men, or men who call
themselves by that name, attempt to prescribe
and disfranchise those who are opposed to them
in political opinion, they act wrongly and I'M
wisely, and bring upon themselves and the COM
munity they happen at the moment to rule, the
same calamlties, dangers and alarms which
would follow upon the same wrong done by the
other side
= "lt must begin to be clear even to Southern
Unionists that the policy of exclusion and pro-
scription, into which they have been led by a
few yindictive and few designing and wicked
men, is a mistake. 1t does not produce peace,
harmony, order; it yields only violence, hatred,
disorder, as tyranny must always do.
r.; The Post, Radical as it is, talks sensiby on
the subject of the Loyal Leagues, and VIC hope
its suggestions will have some influence upon
Its own party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11
cd lift
TN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAIRFAX
i COUNTY, NOVEMBER TERM, 1867,
W. ID. ALLEN
In chancery.
w II WESTEATJ,

4 IN LII SlhC I'LL COUhI VI l. h1Itr IA
/ COUNTY, NOVEMBER TERM, 1867,
W. ID. ALLEN.
W. H. y WrgrrA1n. In e'""ee'y:
This cause coming on this day to be heard
upon tho bill, answer and exhibits filed, and
arguments Of counsel being had the Court doth
adjudgo, order and decree that it be referred
to one Of the Commissioners Of this Court, TO
ascertain and report whether the demand made
by w. H. Rose of title to tho said tract Of land
has been withdrawn, abandoned or settled.
3D. The amount due by Westfall to the said
Allen upon the purchase aforesaid.
Sd. In whose possession the land now is, and
under what claim the same is held, together
with any matter deemed pertinent, or that
either party may require A copy, teste;
w. &. EDWARDS, CPk. pro tenn.
Notice is hereby given that will proceed to
execute the above decree at my office, at Fair
fax Court House, on SATURDAY, the I'd day
of May, 1868. NJ DULANY BALL,
ap 1l-law4w Commissioner in Chsncerv.
T OF OF WOODEN WARE, just received
- ~ " BROoKEs s. TAYLOR,
APT JOG, Prince street.
VIRGINIA, to wit In the Circuit Court of
Y Fairfax county, Alril rules, 1868, T. a.
Brewis VS.. Julia L Erwin, Adm Y. of W. IL.
Erwin, J. Jay Smith and E. F. Crocker, defts:
In chancery
Mem Tho object of this suit is to charge the
personal estate of W. II. Erwin, decd, which
came to the hands Of Julia l.. Erwin, Adm X,
as aforesaid, with the payment Of judgment
of the Count Court Of Fairfax county against
her for the sum of $3.50, with interest from n O.
vember 1860, and S. 81 costs; or that the said
j. j. Smith and + F. Crockcr may be required
to pay the same.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the dolt.,
E. T. Croker is not resident of this State, it
is ordered that he appear within one month af
ter due publication hereof, and do what Is nc
cessary to protect his interest. 4 copy, testc.
w. l.. EDWARDS,
ap l1-law4w Clerk pro tenn.
VTARNISHES-W offer for sale complete
and very superior assortment Of Varnishes,
consisting of Copal, Coach, Shelac. Japan, AS
phatum and Damar. Also, Paratline Varnish,
a very cheap and superior article for all iron
work exposed to the weather, and for covering
leaky roofs with.
/ mar rs .......-. JANNE4 - co.
CEED POTATOESl
so bbls choice Goodrich Seed Potatoes
so sc 1" Peach Blow
For sale by Blackjack s. CO.,
ap 9-eo3t Maryland Ferry Slip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11
Va. DEMONSTRATION" Convention

In the Convention, yesterday, Porter's ar
tee for homestead and other exemptions was
passed by As to IL. It provides that real and
personal property to the amount of $4,000
shall be exempted from forced sale for past
and future debts, except those for the purchase
ing men, taxes, land other meritorious claims
The fight over it was very lively, and its adop-
ton was hailed with loud applause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

Notice is hereby given that will proceed to
execute the above decree at my office, at Fair
fax Court House, on SATURDAY, the I'd day
of May, 1865 NJ DULANY BALL,
ap 1l-law4w Commissioner in Chsncerv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

It showed in New York, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

T OF OF WOODEN WARE, just received
1 1 and for sale by
BROOKES s. TAYLOR,
APT JOG, Prince street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

2 hhds Brown Sugar.
10 sacks Java, Laguyra and Rio Coie@
terce small Sugar cured Hams, f.: sa.c
low by ,.
10 y. u. MI l.El NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

is new and complete. and for cle"niA'.'' a."
proverDial. .r..,:.
The subscriber, after moro than twenty .,..:
experience in the business, think; ~ 49,. 49,.
nothing in saying that this Hotel sh"!I' i" ''''
respect, be ,
EQUAL TO ANY IN THE So ~ IL.
and asks the patronage of his frIenGs " iRn
public generally. JOHN 7. bhh ;L"',-.,..
RICHMOND, mar l9-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-11

act only as AutulalG OeucIal
Mr. Stanbery anext questioned Gen. Thomas
President To this query, Gen. Butler dog
gedy objected and claimed that after the act
OF removal had been completed, the Presidents
Mr.. Stanbery pertincntIy asked if "Gen But
ler's case stopped at that point, and made
forcible argument in favor of pursuing the in
uuiry MrEvarts showed hoWthe managers had
put Gen. Thomas on the stand by hearsay,
and were now loath to let him speak in his own
person as to the President S orders and instruc-
lions to him. There was a very earnest debate
on this issue, and the question was then ruled
to be admissible BY vote OF AZ to 10. In the
affirmative we're Messrs. Williams, Morton,
and-wonders will never ccasc-Stcwart, Will
son, Conkling, Morgan, and Sumner
Gen. Thomas testified that from first to last the
President had never suggested forceo, rdered, or
advised force to be employed; and when Gen.
Thomas reported to him his arrest the next
day, he declared that the cause was now just
where he wanted tin the courts-and told
him to go to the Attorney General. In the
course of the interrogation, it appeared that
the morning at the War Office after the arrest,
Gen. Thomas, being still without his breakfast,
mentioned the fact to Mr. Stanton, who at the
time had his arm around Gen. Thomas S shout
der. That worthy, with a degree of princely
liberality for which We were not prepared, at
once called upon General Shrivcr to produce
his BOTTLE. A small vial of whiskey was pro-
duced, which Mr.. Stanton proceeded to divide
very fairly and impartially between General
Thomas himself; and this was The only force
or compulsion used that day. They both
ssworried little DOWN. -. -......-..
Nothing could be more striking than the
frank, soldierly, and Enthusiastically truthful
manner of giving the history, unless it was the
brutal, vulgar, and insolent manner of General
Butler in cross examining this veteran. This
cross-examination1 secured laughter at some
points but it only served to rivet and fix the
great cardinal fact, that at no stage Of the bust
ness had General Thomas the slightest warrant
from the President to employ any torcible
means in taking charge OF the War Depart
ment. He had, indeed of his motion, avowed
purpose to break open the doors on the even
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-10-30
CENTRAL PARK.
Grand balloon AScens ON "A
Gone Dog.

A large crowd Of pleasure-seekers and
OF those who were chAritsbiy inclined,
vent out yesterday to Central Park to
attend the fete CAoBapetre given by
Messrs. Mcclure d OiCOnner for the
benefit OF st. Peters Orphan Asylum.
AgraDd bill OF Gmusements we're offered
for the day, and we understand that ali
enjoyed themselves who went out. The
feature Of the day was 3 grand ascension,
which We have noticed extensively for
days past, Of Prof. Brooks and his grand
balloon CONSTITUTION T" Some local
excitement was created by the announce
ment that 3 lady and gentleman, well
known in this city, would accompany
aim. When the lime came the lady
" backed out" we understand, but the
gentleman went up. The ropes were cut
about five O'Clock, and the balloon shot
up into the air like Q rifle ball. The last
seen Of it, il was floating nOrthWard,
apparently in q slow upper current, al
least q mile from the earth. Little joey
Brittop, who, with the confidence OF
youth, and with the ambition ofan older
head than is usually covered with such
silken curls loaned his favorite dog to
he Professor, &C be carried up and sent
down by q parachute, hoping thereby to
mAAa6 MS PuGp AaAioNo aMOAS OtAASA
dogs. When about two Thousand feet
high the 'doTg' was turned loose in mid
air, but alas for his success as an 9rOnRut,
the parachute did not open, and the last
thst wss seen Of that dog he was com
ing down toward the earth like 8 fall
ing star" Up to the latest accounts, al
though it is supposed that he hsd got
down, ne hsd not come home, and il il
surnlised that the poor dog is lost. joey
offers $50 reward for his safe recovery
and return to Brittonis saloon, OF Front
row. When LAST seen the balloon was
rapidly descending, apparently some five
OF six miles nOrth-nOrthwest Of the
city, but up to present writing mid
aight) no news Of the balloon or Its crew
nave come to hand.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-10-30

Meeting at stiIiman Hail.
Speeches by Hon. John W. Left
witch, N. L. Perkins and
Others.

StlllmRn Hall has not been so well
filed for q long time as it was last night
in response to the cali in the morning
papers, to hear the Hon. John W. Left
Eich and other Democratic leaders. TIE
excellent brass band Of John Jones was
present, and sdded not q little to the ar
dor of all present. Dr.. Lsitwich was
the first speaker, and on taking the
stand, was loudly and enthusiastically
cheered. He opened with q brief review
Of the canvass, its progress Sud the pres
ent condition and aspiration OF all par
lies contrasting the decency and social
ststus Of the white men composing the
two sntagOlistic parties, in the course OF
which remarks ne depicted in 8 vivid
msnper the degrading tendencies Of
R2dicslism.
Take, he said, the brightest light il reIi-
gion, learning, the law-the most ad-
mfred snd hOnOred man in any Of the
walks or professions Of life, and let him
affiliate with the Radical party, and
how short 3 time does it take before he is
fallen so low that none will do him hon.
age! He described the difference be
tween the Democratic and Radical par
ties IS being simply this the Demo-
cratic party seeks 70 bring all men TO
near 8 common lSFei Dy lFglbS 70 et6VdJe
the negro to the level OF the white man,
while the Radical party tries to reach
the same level by degrading the white
nan to the level of the negro. DR.. Left
wich msds many happy hits during the
course Of his remarks, and was enthusI-
ssticslly cheered. He elOsed his speech
by assuring hif hearers that he Was coz
fders Of being elected by them on Tues
day next.
After he sat down loud and long calls
were, made for Col. ARrlaDd l.. Per
kins. who responded in his eloquent style.
Several others were called upon after
Judge Perkins, and speaking vas Kept
until g late hour. a most cheering
sign indeed R2s the hearty manner in
which coed hits or sound arguments
were received. The people show that
although one or two chicken-hearCed
newspapers, and suboFned r~Rscals, were
disposed to throw up the sponge q hal
loo "enougb," at the result OF the late
election, they-the masses rank and nle-
havs no such ideas, and on next Tues
day they will come up u such a manner
rs to make HadicaIism howl.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-10-30
BEGlSTRATIeg CERTIFICATES.
How Judge Carey Co strues the
Law.
Important 10 NOn-Registered
Voters.

Under the circumstances under which
the registration of the voters Of this
county closed, and considering the num-
Ger Of honest Union voters in cur midst
who have been robbed OF their votes by
the r&scslity Of the Registrar, "Capt."
Scare, the following becomes Of vast and
peculiar interest to our readers. II is a
decision OF Judge Carey's, rendered on
Tuesday, at Nashville, and is taken from
the Banner Of Wednesday
A few days ago Messrs. Colysr and
Semmes fled q petition for a msndamus
from the Circuit Court, to compel EnOs
Hopkins, then Commissioner OF Regis
t~ratiOn, Z issue a certificate to sB sppli-
cant who had been hOnorEbly discharged
from the United States army, but TO
whom Hopkins had refused 70 give a
certificate. We aye now informed by
gentlemen of the bar that Judge Carey
mas refused to grant the maDdamus, upon
the ground that no certificate OdS HeceS-
saTy IN such a case. The only inference
thai can be drawn from this decision is,
that the applicant has the right to vote
WITHOUT a certificate. This is a new phase
Of toe registration business, and will no
doubt staFtle some of the faithful. Hun
dreds Of honOrably discharged Union
soldiers throughout Tennessee have here
JofOre been denied the right of voting by
the arbitrary action If irresponsible
Commissioners Of Registration, and We
nope that the ruling OF Judge Carey will
De acquie5ced in by the other courts Of
the State.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-10-30
THE COURTS.

CHANCERY CoURT-W7u. N. Smith,
OdnceUOT.-To-day will be motion day
In this Court. List of Attorneys will be
called, commencing at letter A. Att0r-
neys having submitted cases 10 the
Chancellor will please call at the Clerks
desk every morning for their papers, Is
there are a number Of them il bis DOS
session awaiting action.
CIRCUIT C0URT-G George ". Reeves,
Judge.-YesterdRy was motion day. The
following cases will be called fer trial to-
day:
"a Orgin Bros We Farriss.
81 Smith VS. McGrath ct al.
40 Dickens, use, vs. Cash, admir-.
4S State Ys Garther.
80 Benner VS. Goodman.
% LeftWich w Hines.
81 Moore VS. J. hnson,
20 hcCleary rs Gibson.
IL Shore VI Williams.
~ Leonard, use, vs. Wheeler.
70 stewart VS. chapman.
IA Reausseau vs. aaanass-
20 Edwards vs. NJ & o X r Co.
n Bell VS. same.
q dickens, admir-, VS.. Cash, admir-.
70 Barnett VS. COmbs.
81 Jackson ms. Co. VS. Parker ct al.
81 Blood VS. May.
81 Talmage vs. Hill.
% Humes q PostOn VS. city OF Memphis.
"a Johnson VS. ID. d q. r. Il. CO.
IS Herring VS. same.
70 Slate, use, VS. Edwards.
81 Orr admir-, VS. Osborne.
s. COIdwenY VS. Harvey.
SO Hill VS. Buntin.
80 Mallun VS. MuncrieL,
% Myers VS. stephens.
50 Sale VS. Perkins ct al.
"a Lawrence VS. McCleaTy.
50 COldwel vs. Day.
70 same vs. SPARKS.
~ Same VS. White.
IS Same VS. Holmes.
so Same VS. Holmes.
TO Same VS. Auer.
l0l Waldran & Trantham W. HoImaa
lO2 Mc5padden VS. Black.
l03 Crenshaw VS. smith.
l04 Broadnax Va Crenshaw
los NOkes vs. Sigler.
40 Stewart & Bro. VS. Robeson.
~ Same vs. MunerieL
A Same VS. Mitchell.
5l4 Selkirk & wife VS. city Of Memphis.
Sis Thomas 4 wire vs. same.
LAW COURr-H s. Lee, Jud0e-The
lolloWlng cases were disposed OF in this
Court yesterday:
Boro & 20 vs. Saint, judgment for defendant.
Several cases we're continued over.
Cases for to-day are as follows:
llos Lowenstein q Bro VS. Wilson.
HOS Grlffing VS. But.
ll07 Brown & SehaIleuberrar Va Hart
llo9 Martin VS. Bracket & Co.
lilo Maumees VS. Walton.
lU56 Coffee VS. Keck & White.
SS Flanerty VS. smith.
lll Whitesides q Co VS. Northrop q Co,
LIZ Union Bank OF Tenn VS. HHf.
AAAo INulAdHu vs. MISS q Tenn X, R. Co.
ma fleury VS. IsaRcs.
lll5 Schali & Co VS. same.
lll7 HudgtDs VS. BIanton & James.
lll6 Chandler VS. Winters.
LIS Porter q McCfea VS. Sample.
lllg Waldstein eli al VS. Beatus et al.
Ito same VS. Schwab.
MUNICIPAL COURT-Geo. ". WdEdrdn,
JudQe.-The Court was engaged yester-
day in the trial of the case of the State
vs.. Campbell. Cases on the regular cal
endar will be called to-day.
CRIMINAL COURT Wnn. Hunter ,Judoe.
The hall intended for the use of this
Court has not yet been completed. No
business will be transacted until the
same is finished. The Grand Jury are
now in session, and all parties who have
sued out warrants before Magistrates
against parties, must appear before the
Grand Jury and prosecute the same.
The Grand Jury are holding at the new
Criminal Court room, on Main street,
opposite the Overton Hotel.