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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-19

Equity COURT-JudJe OTIn.-ThIs Court was
engaged as follows, yesterday:
Joclln vs. Joclin. This Is an application for
alimony pending q suit for divorce. The respon-
dent denies that the plaintiff is his wife, ayerring
that he was divorced from her by an Ohio court
OF competent Jurisdiction some years since. The
plaintiff replies that such decree Of divorce was
made without notice, and is fraudulent and void.
The has been before the Court several times.
1t WAS argued at some length, but not determined.
The following orders were entered:
Fitzgerald vs.. Fitzgerald, Order of reference
to special auditor, q, p. luglc to report upon
sale
Rufus. Musscr ct al. Order pro con esso agsinst
heirs of Ebenczer Stoll, defendants.
Adjourned.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-19

The SKATE CARSIyAL.-Yesterday the Wash
ington Skating Park was reopened, the fags on
the cars being thrown to the breeze about 10
o'clock, but II was o'clock In the afternoon
before the crowd began to assemble, and by Ave
o'clock there was within the enclosure as gay
and select party OF ladies and gentlemen as has
visited the park during the season. The Fifth
cavalry band enlivened the occasion, and several
cotillons were formed on the Ice, apd the "dance
went on" skates Illuminations and brilliant fire.
works were the features at night, as well as ska
ting, and every one present enjoyed themselves
until late hour. The icewas In excellent con-
dition, and should the SUMS rays to-day be not
too powerful, there will be again skating.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-19

CoLoRED ScHooLs.-General Howard, Com
morning received lengthy report from John NJ
LAngston, General Inspector of Freedmen's
schools, who has been on a tour OF inspection
through the States of Louisiana and Alabama.
He saws the schools are In fourishing condition
in most of the counties In those States, though
more buildings are needed.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-19

BURaLARIoUs ATTEMPT.-On Monday night
about 10 O'Clock, an attempt WIS made to break
into the store Of Charles Simpson, on Sixth
street, near X. The family had retired for the
night, but Mr.. 5. hearing the noise, sprang from
his bed, but on searching tho premises no one
was discovered, the daring marauder, after break
Ing off one u the stats of windoW-shutter, max
ing good his escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02
Common G1rsnciH.

At n called meeting of the Common Council,
held April l, 1868, there were present: j: Is.
Smoot esq, President; Mcssrs. Warfcl@,
Nealc, Hopkins, Simpson, Harrison, Robinson,
Johnson, Holcnsbury, Summers, Martin and
Nails.
The report of the Committee on Public Prop.
erty, relative to repairs on the wharf leased to
the American Coal Co., was read and the fol-
loving adopted:
Resolved, That the Committee on Public
Property be and arc hereby authorized to have
the necessary repairs put upon the wharf now
occupied by the American Coal Company, said
repAirs not to exceed two hundred dollars.
The same Committee, on the petition Of S. J.
Reed and Il. NJ. Latham, reported the following:
Resolved, That the Committee on Public
Property be empowered and directed to draw
on tho Treasurer Of the city for $50, to be paid
to }. Il. Armstrong; for the use Of his wharf for
the present fishing season. The 2Gth rule was
| suspended, and the resolution adopted.
The report CT the same Committee on the
communication OF the Fire Wardcns, recon-
men ding an appropriation Of $500 10 purchase
hose, rs asked for, for the use Of the Fire De-
partmenL, was amended by striking out Fire
Department and inserting Friendship Fir" Go =,
and adopted.
Mr.. Nails offered the fo!iowng
Resolved, That The Commi1tcc on Public
ton, on Saturday, the Both Of April, to The
highest bidder, for two years with the privilege
Of three or moro years, rcs"rving tho time ne
cessary for the fishing season in each year.
Laid on the table
A. communication Of Joseph Paigelt w,s re-
lerrcd to the Committee on Claims
Mr.. Wartiod offered the following
Resolved, That LcInuel Kobey, Messenger
Of the Board OF Aldermen, be allowed ;2;25, for
extra services rendered, and that the Auditor
issue his warrant for that amount Lost. A
motion to reconsider was also lost Not carried.
a report OF the Superintendent Of Police on
tho condition of tho tunnel on Henry ST. and tho
pumps and Union street, WAS referred to the
Committee on Streets.
A petition of Robert Williams for reduction
OF rent on his fish stand in the market WAS ro-
tcrrcd to the Committee on Claims
A petition Of Il. j. MchNffey for having tho
quite, paved on st. Asaph street, WAS referred
to the Committee on Streets
A bill Of 9. j.. Adams, amounting to $l5 for
bread furnished the Aims House, was ordered
TO be paid, the 18th rule being suspended,
MIR. johnson submitted tho following:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The colored people intend to have parade,
in Richmond tomorrow, the third anniversary
of the evacuation of the city, and yesterday,
Major Poe, schief of police, received an order
from Major Hambrick, U. S. Military Com
missioner, stating that Gen. Scho6eld had no
tilted him "tbat it was the intention of all the
negro organizations OF the city to parade on the
Sd Of April" and that he wanted the chief. OF
police to have his full force paraded to preserve
order, and especially to see. that the procession
was not molested.
On Saturday last, Messrs johnson and Met
calf, citizens of Henrico, who had had pre-
vious difficulty, met at the house of the former,
when an alteration ensued. At the command
of Johnson, his son fired at Metcalf, the shot
taking effect in his head. johnson then struck
him over the head with stick. Johnson s
daughter then fred at him with rifle, the ball,
however, missing him. Metcalf drew revol-
yer in the meanwhile, and wounded johnson
severely. The parties are all in custody.
The Piedmont Land Agency of Virginia has
sold to Capt. G. G. De Nordendorf, of Austria,
the farm of E. W. Chiles, Esq, Of Amherst
county, containg $50 acres This farm adjoins
the one purchased Of the same agency by DR..
Roberts, of Pennsylvania. ..
Thomas Rockford, q U. S. soldier, died at
the Libby yesterday. Rockford is the man
who some time since attempted to kill Col. 1.
&. Rose in Lynchburg, but was very seriously
injured by that officer.
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, for the State of Virginia, will
commence its regular annual session in Rich
mond on the 18th of April
The Eagle Hotel in Leesburg, has been pur,
chased by r. M. Bcntlcy,at an advance Of $500
over the price paid by John Hammerly ten
davs 400 .,. r-... .. .-...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02
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FOREIGN News.

A bill has been introduced into the British
Paiament providing for the purchase by the
Government Of all the telegraph lines in the
Kingdom. The returns of Great Britain for the
last quarter show a.defciency of e5,000O,0oO
The Austrian Parliament has passed the bill
providing for general education by system Of
proposed by The Clerical party Prussia has
refused to 'acccde to the last proposition Of
Denmark for the settlement OF the Scheswig-
Holstein question. The Spanish Government
has granted to Cuba an army organization sim
liar to that in torce'in Spain. The story Of
the prohibition of American newspapers by the
Spanish Government is denied. -. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02
OFFICIAL PROCE f D y &
Hoard o. iSaagnrissHtl

A., oollo1 .,,cot;n,- If ihn PnorI nr ! der
,1 ' toI 1si.S tiara v"rn ,rasn -
1 NJ, IN MaIi r. rr,.;s prctf,n,.In ~ i
TIcrn;og
RIA I;rcsiIcnt hrin., ,hs.n MIR t'lclniun
nc rIf - ta G D '''''
Thr Cnmmjttee on Claims rcportetl adversely
| an tbn nnt;tinn ofJ,- a. Uhittrndcn. askint for
o' r .aaI iH IF assessment on his hnusn ON
on notion it was resolved, that horcnfter no
sheds ehail he erected within the Market S,,raro
nino. d;rnntod nv tbn Cnmmittnn an pnb]ic
I,rnmortv in cnninncti1n with tho fIari..t Mas
,or hnv vinI.tIon Of This order will subject
t,n ,r r| TO Gnn nr nn lrsc finn five rnr
, ,,'' 'I tt,',n ,,vn, ti dnIi,rs
The Finance Committee presented their re-
mart for thr n,st vr,r, which WAS a,Ioptcd, and
nr,lrr,6 to he printed,
The Committer on Streets reportcl fevorahIy
on the petition Of stevens u Phelps to lay !,
rtu,,I .nr,as Kline stroc{ thcv furui. HING Inc
,nutnr;.Is .iso rnTornhIv on the petition Of
Aihrrt Yn1un,r to rcpair hi, wood shcd-;,ll Of
,vi,;rb u,cr, ndontcd
rommnnication from G.. r. Hooff, Cashier
Of The First National Bank wa7 received and.
on motion, il was
HcsoIvrd That the apDlication of Charles t.
unotf Gasbicr Of the E|ir:t National Bank. be
Granted and that the proper officers have al
lh0riLv to transfer the Stock Of Che o., a. Il NJ.
II. r. Co, Us collateral security against the
debt due By tho Corporation TO said Bank.
On motion, it WAS resolved, that the commu
nicntion of Mr. +. F. Latham be referred 10 the
SUPERINTENDENT Of Police, with instructions to
abnte the nuisance according to the laws Of the
Corporation
The following resolution was referred 10 the
Committee on Streets:
Resolved, That the Superintendent of Police
be instructed to look after and remove such
Dumps as are in" q dilapidatcQ condition. md IN
localities whc1e they arc Of no use, and have
the wells safely archcd ovcr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02
Removal Of Officers.
HEADo RS FIRST MILITARY DISTRICT.
g.. ..,.. STATE OF VIRGINIA,
....... RICHMOND, March 80, 1868.

3.... RICHMOND, March 80, 1868.
General Orders, No. 80,
I. BY an order issued from these hcadquar-
ters: on the I'd day of April, 1867, all elections
for State, county and municipal officers in Vir-
ginia, having been suspended until the regis
tration prescribed by act Of Congress should be
completed and it having been found expedent
to continue said suspension Of elections, where
by certain elective offices have become vacant
by expiration of terms OF service and some OF
the officers whose tennis have expired being
ineligible for reelection, appointments will be
made by the Commanding General as soon as
suitable persons can be selected to fill all such
vacancies. j. III. .-. .a..
II. Military commissioners will report,
without unnecessary delay, the names of all
elective officers, whose legal terms ave expired
stating whether such officers arc eligible for re-
election, and if ineligible, they will also forward
the names of suitable persons to fill the vacan-
cies, accompanied with satisfactory evidence Of
character and qualifications. Petitions from
citizens, registered voters, for the appointment
of any person to office will, in like manner, be
forwarded by the military commissioners, with
endorsement as to character and qualifications.
III. All officers will continue to act alter
the expiration of their official terms as requir-
ed by existing laws, until their successors are
qualified. ...-
BY command Of Brevet Major General
Schofcld. S. +. CHALFIN, A. A. u.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02

The Chaplain Of the Senate, at the opening
Of the session Of that body yesterday, asked
the blessing Of God upon the Court, and pray
ed that all danger might be averted. Thou
knowcst, he said, there arc many in our Dor
dcrs who would gladly seek any pretext to
make the sword leap from the scabbard again.
God confound their wicked counsels, Remem-
Der the blood of our ''martyred PRESIDENT and
Of all our sons who fell on the bloody battle
fields Bless the House of Representatives,
and bless the Executive, and also his constitu-
nal adsircrs Bless our Government and all
those in authority. Bring this trial to a peace
full issue, and set at naught the efforts of wick
ed partsaps." .a ... ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02
A GHOST has appeared in New Albany, Ind.

A GHOST has appeared in New Albany, Ind,
as warning to all cruel husbands. The facts,
or fancics arc briefly told. The wife Of .
wealthy merchant somewhat Of a sbrew,
withal, became afflicted with paralysis, and
during her sickness attempted to walk across
the ROOM when she tell in front of the open
fireplace. Her husband refused to assist her
to rise, telling her to get up herself. This she
could not do, but lay there until her neck and
shoulders were burned so severely that she
died. The husband married within a year.
and took his bride home But as they were
sitting in the chamber of the deceased wife, be-
fore the fire, a spectre in clothes rose be-
fore their affrighted eyes, pointed with skele-
ton finger to a terrible scar on its neck and
shoulder, and vanished. The bride fam ted,
the husband exclaimed MY God tits Mary S
.ghost!''. There was separation and. the
house is for sale C!D .@' %:,:!!. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02

JOHN BRIGHT.-John Bright is thus desert
bed by Richard J. Hinton, in the Galaxy, for
March: ;..l
HE looks a hale ffty-fve years In stature
he is about the height of Henry Ward Beech
er, though considerably stouter. He has a
face of the finest English type, full and open,
with grey side-whiskers and a healthy, ruddy
complexion The mouth, chin and lower jaw
express great firmness and yigor The nose
is full, nostriIs broad, while the space is broad
between the clear, full gray eyes, which appear
capable of great. expression. In reposc they
are mild and kindly. Both brow and head are
broad, full and arched high in the coroual re-
gion. The whole figure is cast in a massive
mould He looks the orator and leader Of men,
even when silent; and there is 10 his presence
itself pervading sense of power. His manner
is pleasant, grave and cordial, yet not unmixed
with dash of hauteur and brusqueness, that
one can readily trace to his business and public
life. The brusqueness is that Of a busy man !;
while the hauteur is the natural consequence
of contest in which he is not only leader, but
himself SO vital an element. Pa. H. &. a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02
Va. demonstrations" Convention.

In The Convention, yesterday, The resolutions
inquiring into the conduct Of Judge Underwood
were called up. He made statement. denying
having offered any bride to the Executive
Committee to be paid by Mr.. Sprague ifthcy
favored Chase for President, The resolutions
were then indefinitely postponed-yeas So,
nays H. Mir. sHawxshurst, Chairman of the
Executive Committee, rose afterwards and
reasserted his published statements. A colored
member was in the chair, the first time since
the session began. -. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02

nj SCENES IN THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION. =
On Tuesday, Ian complained ofsome anony
NOUS letter that had been written to Prince
Edward about his course. Bayne accused AL
. Ian OF having lodged vote, and made the
most shameful and indecent illusions concern
ing member of that gentleman S family.
Allan said that the member had sta ted
what was false, and he ought to know that il
q was false I'D .a hi 3,s ..... are.
gsl Bayne repeated his statements, and Mr.. AL
: Ian again accused him of falsehood. J..,
a. Bayne: "Well, fit is false, let it 60 long
so, den. -
Finally Bayne was called to order, and his
words characterized as indicate and ''unbe.
coming the dignity of the House.
Bland rose to- ask that a committee of investi-
cation be appointed to.nquire as to who had
written anonymous letters to Prince Edward,
slandering his public and private character.
He readone letter, and said he thought from
the expression curry favor, which was used
by certain member, and the handwriting, he
could trace its author He did Mt believe ''he
could even qualify de debility of de senorgraphy
of de Convention. He didn't like to scrlmi-
nize, but he would pronounce the man who
wrote that letter base scoundrel.
here IluuIlcuUC luulSudlIiy CouuChiuCu O1iC
idea of consuming the time Of the convention
with discussions concerning gentlemen ,
votes. Their votes were nothing when the
great interests of Virginia are concerned. He
regarded it an Imposition upon the State
Allan stated that any objection concern
ing privileged questions and o desire on
the part OF other members to set themselves
right with their people came with an ill-grace
from the gentleman Hunnicutt) when he him
self had consumed nearly whole day in justi
flying himself before the Convention Tor voting
for the ordinance of secession.
Hunnicutt futtered like a shot duck, and
was about to hiss an answer through his closed
teeth, when Mr.. j. G. Gibson arose to point
of order.
Mr.. j. G. Gibson-I rise to point of order.
-(Hunnicutt on the floor looking daggers at
Allan9 My point of order is that the vote Of
the typographical gentleman from Richmond
upon the ordinance OF secession has nothing to
do with the question. 20
Mr.. Hunnicutt, very excitedly-The gentle
man maj, can get an explanation outside OF this
Monroe.
q. Mr.. Gibson, deliberately -This is the third
or fourth time the gentleman from Richmond
Lam required by parliamentary law to call
him the gentleman from Richmond while sit
ting with him in the convention) has called
upon gentlemen to recognize him outside as
the gentleman from Richmond Mr.,
Chairman, no law, parliamentary or other
kind, can ever compel me to recognize him
out of the convention as gentleman.
: The San,to ',,o,to.Jo,, ro;ootod fbo no,o;n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02

letter from Hanover co.

TCorrespondence Of the Alexandria Gazettel
Strange things have happened in the Forks
of Hanover since your correspondent last
communicated with you. To say nothing of
beautiful weather, the unexpected and deep
snow, the SUGGESTIONS Of rain and sunshine, the
burning of Dr. Terrells barn, with large
quantity Of tobacco-the work OF an incendiary
the organization of the Conservative party,
&C., other and stranger events have occurred
during this month
One day last week man and woman, I'M
Known to all in these parts, got OFT the cars at
Hewletts Station, asked the price OF lands, the
distance to certain farms Of which they seemed
informed, fingered around for eight hours. and
then took the cars and disappeared in direc-
ton opposite to that from which they came.
In few days it was rumored that night
meetings were held at 81 certain white man 5
house in tho ncgEborhood, conducted by an
other man. who mas refused to enrol or re-
gister, at which large numbers OF blacks were
in attendance, who were lntormcd that lhcE
must never again, as they valued liberty, vote
for another Southern man" Many things
were uttered at those meetings. which 1t IS tln,
lawful to mention now. But it seems that AL
thew said and all they did arc known to certain
parties, who themselves, strange to say, are
unknown Mysterious sounds since then arc
reported to have been heard by pcrs ons travel
ling at night Curious objects, ever and anon,
make their appearance to nocturnal ramblcrs-
red stains arc found by the roadsIdc-strAnge
lights arc seen to flash, flicker for q moment,
and disappear. Bones are often found strcWh
along the forest paths with fragments OF mar.
What does it all mean? Have those mysterious
creatures, the "klu klux Klan," invaded the
sacred soil D.?
March 3lst 1868 HANOVER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02

A TOAD UNDRESSING. Audubon relates
that he once saw toad undress himself. He
commenced by pressing his elbows hard against
his sides and rubbing .downwards. After a
few smart rubs his hide began to burst open
along his back. He kept on rubbing until he
worked all his skin into folds on his sides and
hips then grasping one hind leg with his
hands, he hauled off one leg of his pants the
same as anybody would; then stripped off the
other hind leg in the same way. He then took
his st-off skin forward between his fore legs
into his mouth and swallowed it: then, by rails
ing and lowering his head, swallowing as his
head came down, he stripped off his skin I'M
dcrneath, until it came to its forelegs; then
CRASHING one of those with the opposite hand,
by single motion Of the head and while swal-
lowing, he drew it from the neck and swallowed
the whole. .....;. j.. r,5......,5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02

The National Inteligencer has an elaborate
examination Of the question whether presi-
dent pro. tenn. of the Senate, is eligible to be
Acting President of the United States? and
comes to the conclusion in the negative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02

The newspapers say that two colorcd persons
attend the Impeachment trial, having been
1ovored with tickets" ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02

The New York Journal OF Commerce says
that "a radical change in the present national
obank system, is a mere question Of time. II
must come"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02

The Washington Chronicle is carrying on a
little e:ctra Impeachment of the President, on
its own hook. eve charge, says the Chron-
jicle, shat the President is guilty Of such vio-
lation Of the national Constitution as consti-
tutes a. high crime and misdemeanor. +" Let
i'the witnesses be called, and the new trial com
mnneed -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02

ia The Senate yesterday rejected the nomina-
tion of John Hancock, brother of the General,
as Collector of Internal Revenue at New Or
Jeans. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02

The Richmond Wing says "Gen. ScholieId
will not permit the money that may be in the
treasury for the payment Of the July interest
on the State debt, to be used to pay the mem
hers of the Convention their per dieni,or llqul-
date any expenses otherwise incurred By that
body"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-02

4: The Philadelphia Inquirer of Wednesday
contains the particulars of the execution %!
VIM Donovan at York, Pa, on Tuesday,
for tie murder of the Squibb family, with Il
Ratchet, in June 1866. The persons murdered
were Geo. Squibb, his vile and grand daughter.
Mrs: Squibb was not killed outright, but sur
aviyed her injuries some days. The man died
protesting his Innocence to the last. And, yet,
the evidence against him was quite conclusive.