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letters from Grant and C0If;ax and
their FORMAL AecApG@nce. -.

az WASHINGTON, D. O.. May %, 1869.
70 General Joseph r. Haa0ley, President Ma
3 tsondz Union Republican Contention:
In formally accepting the nomination of the
"National Union Republican Convention" of
the 21st Of May, instant, it seems proper that
some statement Of views beyond the mere ac-
-eeptance of the nomination should be expressed.
fpheT proceedings of the Convention were
marked with wisdom, moderation and patriot
ism, and, believe, express the feelings OF the
great mass Of thosefwho sustained the country
through its recent trials. endorse their reso-
lutions.
IF elected ito the office Of President of the
United States, it will be my endeaVor to ad-
minister Aft laws in good faith, with cc0no.
my and with the view2of giving peace, quiet
and protection everywhere. In times like the
present, it is impossible, or at least eminently
improper, to lay down a policy to be adhered
to, right or wrong. Through an administra.
ton of four years new political issues not fore
seen are constantly arising, and the views Of
the public on old ones are constantly changing,
and purely administrative officer should al
ways be LETT free to execute the will Of the PEG
pie. [ have always respected that will, and
always shall. Peace and universal prosperity,
its sequence, With economy of administration
will tighten the burden of taxation while il
constantly reduces the national debt.
Let US have peace ,...
With great respect, your Q BIT. serV't.,
(Signed) ~ ~ u. S. GRANT.
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PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
4 ESTATE IN FAIRFAX co.
By virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court o

BY virtue OF decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, rendered at the June term,
1867, in the suit Of Follin against Follin and
others, shall proceed at Y o'clock M, on
MONDAY, the 18th day of June, 1863, that be-
ing the day for the session of the County Court,
to offer, at public sale, in front Of the Court
House of said county, TRACT OF LAND,
containing about $40 acres.
It is situated on the waters Of Wolf-trap run,
in said county, near the village of Vienna"
on the A., Ii. y q: r. T., and adjoining the
has been divided, and will be offered in smaller
lots, represented by plat, which will be ex-
hbited at the sale. This land is located in q
most desirable and improving ncighborhood, is
well wate-ed, healthy, the soil good, and in 3
fair state of cultivation. It's proximity by rail
road to the markets of Alexandria, Washing
ton and Georgetown, adds greatly to its value.
TERMS-One-tenth of the purchase money
to be paid in hand, and the residue in equal in
stalments at six, twelve and eighteen months
from the day of sale, with interest, secured by
the bonds OF the purchasers, with good person
al security and the title retained until the pur-
chase money is fully paid. Stamps and convey
ancing st the cost of the purchaser.
80 FRANCIS L. SMITH, Comm'r.
Fairfax, lie 2-2aWts
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3NEW.y or THE DAY.
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sss7o shoe the ussg III ageand 5ody Of the Times
& There is reason to believe that the President
will. during theBeek, withdraw hesnomina-
ton Of Gen. Mcclellan as Minister to Eogand.
It is learned that he cannot be confirmed. Mr..
Reverdy johnson is spoken of as the successor
of Dir. Adams. rn~.,
A report that Father McMahan (the Catho.
Tic priest who was taken prisoner by the Can
adam authorities during tie late raid) had been
treated with undue severity in his prison is de-
MED by the.authortes otthe peaitentiary where
he is confined. - ~ $50 @-@~i& q .<<}sscl
! An important treaty@between1 the U. S.
and the Usage Indians5has been concluded and
signed, by which the latter give up their trust
lands in Kansas amounting to about eight
million acres I<s..-z-~<,---->,
The term OF Col. Cooper, Acting Assistant
Secretary Of War, expired ON Saturday by linn
itation of law. Col Cooper will leave for Tenn
essee to. day.
Sullivan and Pigot, the two Dublin editors,
who have been i'm prisoned there for some time
for alleged 4seditious articles, have been re-
leasedfrom confinement on a writ OF error.
Mr.. Dickens is writing Christmas play for
Mr. Jarrett, which is to be produced in splend-
id style at Niblo's Garden in December Ten
thousand dollars was the indueement.
Goulding,a the pedestrian, is determined to
accomplish his one thousand miles. Up to 2
0 o'clock yesterday he had walked eight hun
dred and ninety miles. 70 a2p?5 q safE'1o' =
Two slaves u were returned To- Havana On the
sOth ult., by the steamer Rapidan They left
Havana on the Bienville, and were transferred
to the Rapidan on the high seas.
George P. Douglas internal Revenue Tax
Inspector, who was indicted by the Grand Jury
at Galveston, Texas. TOR fraud, has voluntarily
surrendered himself to the j. s. Marshal,
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WAsHBURNE AND DoNELLY.-In the House
of Representatives, yesterday, MI. Poland, from
the select Committee on the Washburne-D Don
nelly investigation, reported that Mr., Wash
burne had Withdrawn all charges against Mr.
Donnelly Of bribery and corruption, and all
charges affecting bis character and standing as
a member, that Mr.. Washburne had raised the
question that the committee had no right to
inquire into the other charge affecting Mr.
DonnelIy's history before he became member;
that he was not the prosecutor, and would not
undertake to prove the truth Of the charges
that Mr. DoDnelly had offered to prove the
falsity of the charges and pay all the expenses
of the witnesses, but that the committee took
the view that the actions of members before
being elected to Congress we're not a proper
question of parliamentary privilege; and that
Mr.. Washburne had retracted what he had
said on the floor. The committee therefore
asked to be discharged from the further consid-
GRAFTON of the subject a@.# -.
Mr.. Donnelly 1.-THE report having been ready
said he could not express the views he enter
tanned of it, because the gentleman from Hi
nois was not in the hall He would, however,
call the attention of the House and country to
the fact that the gentleman had unequivocally
retracted so much of his charges as he would
be compelled either to retract or to prove.
Messrs. Maynard Burr, and Poland object
ing to Mr.. Donney's proceeding with his re
marks, and the report was ordered to be printed
and recommitted. -.. .,..
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ICOMMUNICATED.


BASE BALL AT COLLEGE. The return game
of series for the championship of George
town College, took place Saturday last, between
the rival clubs, the Stonewall and Quickstep,
ard resulted in favor of the latter, by a score
of % OF. The play On both sides was ez-
cellent, and many skuuks were given and re-
turned and for a long time the game was
doubtful, but generally inclined to favor the
Stoncwal club At the beginning Of the ninth
inning the Quickstep boys feeling the heavy re-
sponsibilities on them got up and busted, 4"
and in the end beat their antagonists. 1t has
rarely been our pleasure to witness such hRe
batting in junior clubs as that done by the
Quickstep. Mr. Repplicr deserves especial
praise for his mastery batting, and the victory
is mainly attributed to him for his fine practice
both at the bat and his splendid work at short
stop. Messrs Mallory and Walters Of the Quick
step also played we'll, tie latter gentleman de-
serves more than ordinary credit for his fine
play at first base Messr5. Ludhy, Walworth
and Ray, played very we'll and fully sustained
their regulations. Mr.. Elliott OF the Quick
step showed great skill in his mastery manner
of capturing balls on the FLEW" 1t is need
less to say that Dusty, sustained as red hot"
pitcher, but the Quckstep batted too heavily
for him. Mr.. Brady Of the Mohican Club
gave universal satisfaction as umpire.
The next match will be played soon and great
bets are being made among the students as TO
its issue. COLLEGE.
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A Material Witness.

Possibly there may be some honest Republl-
cans, says the Chicago Times, who doubt that
the corruption of Congress and OF the manage
mont of the revenue all over the country, IS as
great as it is represented to be by the Demo
cratic press Such men cannot be better en-
ployed than in reading the speech made by H.,
B. Ward, as president of the National Manu-
facturers Convention, at Cleveland, on We'd
nesday. Had Mr.. Wade become President, 1t
was generally reported and there was no reason
to doubt the correctness Of the rcport-that
Mr.. Ward would have been chosen SECRETARY
Of the Treasury.
As an iron manufacturer, he is greatly In
terested in the policy of increasing the tariff,
and has attended upon Congress very faithfully
to obtain revision OF our tariff laws, and an
increase in duties His prominence as a poll
tician and his business III Washington have
given him an inside view of the tactics and
management of his party. He is, therefore,
an intelligent witness and the Radicals cannot
say or presume that his prejudices would lead
him to cxagccratc in stating the corruption Of
the ruling. party. No Democratic newspaper
in the country has made more explicit orswcep-
ing charges OF corruption against Congress and
the party in power than we're made by Mr..
Ward and he frankly acknowledges that be
has little hope Of reform from 'the great party
so fully represented at the Chicago convention,
because nine out of every ten Of the delegates
were either office holders, or eXpcctauts OF office
of profit under the prospective administration. .
He said
"The politicians interests are to keep as large
an army of paid hirelings, subject to party
control, as possible and now that army con-
sists of over 10000 men, of all grades, whose
whole living is earned by the sweat and toll of
those we represent; but whose bread and but
ter depend upon the cohesive power OF public
pluuder The cost of these officers ranges
from 81 900 to $4,000 per annum each; and,
when you realize that every 81, 900 OF waste
confscates the clear nett earnings over expenses
of about 20 WorkingmeD, you can then imagine
the great wrong itinficts on the people.
II believe gentlemen, that our whole fnan-
cial machinery is basely corrupt from centre to
circumference and, unless some potent check
can be inaugurated, that will reform the abuses
that now exist, its utter Generalization cannot
long be avoided. Our miscellaneous expenses,
that in 1850 were little over SIS, 000,0 900, and
if governed by the Increase OF population,
would now have reached about So, O00, 900,
have increased to the enormous sum Of almost
$34, 900, OO0 This is the account to which a
very large proportion Of the moneys paid for
spies aud political idlers Of all kinds is charged.
The Freedmen's Bureau, that was designed as
a most beneficial engine of good has been so
perverted from it's original object that it ought
to be abolished at once, and the cost OF its
maintenance saved to the cOuntrV'
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I, EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON. D. C., June /, 1868.

WASHINGTON. D. g., June /, 1868.
Major Gen. John M. Scho6eld having been
appointed, by and with the advice and consent
of the Senate, Secretary for. the Department OF
War, is hereby relieved from the command OF
the First Military District, created 1eee by the act
Breyet Major Gen. Stoneman is hereby
assigned, according to his brevet rank of Major
General, TO the command of the said First Dis
trict and Military Department of Virginia.
The Secretary of War will please give the
necessary instructions to carry this order into
effect. r5lgIy ANDREW JOHNSON.
General Schofeld, in accordance with the
request of the President, referred the same to
the General of the army, in order to have the
order promulgated, and General Grant will q
Immediately issue the order assigning General
Stoneman to duty. ia Y A. 70 :. IT - S..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-02

WASHINGTON ITEMS. The National Typo
graphical Union assembled yesterday. A
large number of delegates we're: In attendance.
Robert McKechnie, of New York Union, was
elected President, and Mr.. Stitb, Of New Or
leans, Vice President.
A clerk, in, the first Auditors Office was
turned out of Office, yesterday, for abusing the
President, and charging him with bribery and
corruption. ~
Speculation is rife upon possible Cabinet
changes, but rumor has not assumed definite
form, and the reports of the nomination Of this
man or that man Tor Cabinet position are
merely the chit chat of the hotels. 1t is said
that Mr.. Seward has sent to the President a
tender of his resignation. so
The Washington Republican says: Lieut..
G., of the regular army, challenged Col. S., a
volunteer officer, to mortal combat, last even
ing The challenge was accepted, and the
parties and their seconds drove across Long
Bridge into Virginia. At the word fire, both
discharged their pistols. The volunteer colo
mel hit the coat of the regular service, and the
affair was settled on the spot, without loss OF
blood to either party.
The unsightly ditch known as the Washing
ton canal is in Congress again for about the
twentieth time, for yesterday Mr.. lngersoll in
troduced another bill for its improvement. ..r.v
Envoy Burlingame, and Chinese suite, ar
rived yesterday.
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We have received the juno number Of Pub
lie Spirit, = monthly magazine published in
New York One piece in this number will at
tract considerable ttention-"The Pacific Rail-
road Sgindle."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-02

Senator Grimes has published Card in the
Chicago Tribune, denying and pronouncng
totally false, all the newspapers stories set
afoat about him in connection with the vote on
the Impeachment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-02

& The chemical practice OF medicine, originated
by Professor Scott, Of the New York Medical
University, is coming into vouge in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-02

4 British war steamer is cruising in the
Bay of Fundy for the protection of the fish
cries. The fisheries Of Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick are reported to be Wondo rfully pro-
ductive this season, =.
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The Mormons of Salt Lage City are fighting
the grasshoppers They turn out en- masse,
headed by their bishops, catch the insects in
sheets, sieves and sacks, and burn them.
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DIED.

In Washington, on the 31st of May, 1868, Z.
81. LAMBELL, of heart disease in the fifty
third year of his age, q native Of Washington,
and the only son Of the late William and So
phia Lanbell. 80
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Gov. Peirpoint has not been nominated fol-
Congress by the Radical Convention in his dis.
trict West Virginia. IL 30 r
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Mr.. Crcswell, of Maryland, has withdraw
his name from the list Of candidates for tn
Office of Secretary of the Senate.
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twill be seen that the bill for the admission
of Arkansas vas passed in the Senate, yester-
day. The debate on this billshowed consider
able differences Of opinion among the Radicals
as to the future of the Southern States
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MARRIED.

On Thursday, May 18th, at Ryland Chapel,
by the Rev. Charles Baldwin, JAMES E. DU-
VAIL to Mrs. MAGGIE G. ROSZELL, all Of
Washington, D. c.
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Canada has adopted new quarantine regula-
tons, the penalty for contravention OF which Is
800 fine, with imprisonment. Fl
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We publish the letters Of acceptance from
the Radical nominees for President and Vice
President. Gen. Grant is brief Mr.. Colfax
spins his out. His platitudes are not attrac-
tive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-02

The New Yolk Seventh Regimen" had
dress parade and Review in that city last Thurs
day afternoon So
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FFICES-Gainesville Depot, Manassas Gap
Railroad, and Buckland, Prince
NIIIIam COuntY, ' 81

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Railroad, and Buckland, Prince
William county, Va.
The subscribers having associated themselves
for the purpose of buying and selling LANDS III
Fauquier, Prince William and adjoining couA-
ties, are prepared TO offer to purchasers mum
Der Of farms, containing from 200 to lOJO acres
at prices ranging from So to $40 per acre
Parties desiring to locate in this State, Will 90
well to examine the lands we offer before pu'-
chasing elsewhere.
Will attend the depot at Gainesville, and al
Buckland daily and be prepared to take care
Of and show parties the property we oler'
This immediate vicinity offers great induce
ments in the way Of rail and turnpike roads 10
the markets Of Alexandria, Georgetown anG
Washington distant IS to 40 miles, and rom
to miles from WarrentOn, on the orange aIl
Alexandria r. R., the county seat Of Fauqule55
No section Of the State possesses greater ~
vantages for grazing, fruit culture ana i@lm
ing its nearness to market enabling pro0uC
to place in the above market daily the surplus
products of fruits, vegetables, &c. ~
Flour and grista mills are numerous, %,
Buckland, miles from Gainesville, q IAfHs9
Woollen factory is in successful operation, o..
fording o home market for wool ana oLnet p !.
ducts. The water and health of this sec'loH '
unsurpassed. .r
We will be glad to furnish information 70 81. q.
parties desiring it, with full descriptions o. Inc
lands. Terms Of sale will be liberal: A G1
BALL & TYLhk'
P. 0. Gainesville Depot
Prince William CO., va
Referencas-R. ". Downman esq.,, T Ionj
ington, D. c.; Gen. Daniel Ruggles, 10. y I"T-
ard Immigration Company, New YORK. ~
Washington, esq.,, Warrenton, Va AP
r OUDOUN AND FAUQUIER LAND
FOR SALE. o,t
am authorized to sell about fifty OF inc liiv1.
desirable farms in LoudOun and Fauqule1T S0u+
ties. AKIHUB Il. My GI.0r
Attorney at Law and Land q genTT+
ap 15-6m MlddleOuEs,
SAMUEL II. JANNEY. MAHLoR &. 1870
TANNEY q CO., .'
- DEALERS IN man
PURE DRUGS, LEWIS WHITE LHAD'
Paints, Oils and Ysrnishess r-r,rv
FRENGH 1! WINDOW GLASS s. PUTTY
No. 49, King street. ,tr,
mg- Orders and Inquiries from the ne, e 98L.tf
promptly attended TO- s9p I'
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Leonard Scott & Co., New York, have re:
published the April number Of the London
Quarterly Review. ,Contentss:-Lo Macau-
lay and his school; the Use of Refuse Rob
ert South University Reform; Lord Romilly' s
Irish publications; the Farmers Friends and
Foes; the new school of Radicals; William
Won Humboldt; Purchase in. the Army; the
Irish Church. 1ca.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-02

GEN. SroNEMAN ASSIGNED TO TIE CON-
MAND OF THE FIRST MILITARY DISTRICT. The
President yesterday sent the following order to
Gen. SchofeId ~; fg3aac, cigsE.ta=-s H a..
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Z BRODERS & CO.,

7 BRODERS & CO.,
NO. II, KING STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, va,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Wholesale Dealers in
GROCERIES,
LIQUORS.
PROVISIONS
SALT FISH,
and PRODUCE,
Also Keep on hand 3 general assortment of
Cordage, Tar, Pitch, Nails, Lime, Packing. Oils,
Lamps, and Ship and Naval Stores.
ALI orders and consignments promptly alton
ded to, and gooda forwarded without delay to
consiSnees on arrlVGi.
Age.,tg for the Baltimore and Potomac Trans
portaticn line. NH lO-tt
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D Il. LAMBERT,

4 NDREW J. FLEMING,
Il GENERAL
COMMISSION MER CHANT,
No. 9, King street.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Solicits consignments Of Country Produce and
orders tor the purchase ofsupplies, and proms
es to give the best attention to any business
entrusted to him, and to make prompt returns.
ie 26-tf
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Tt.is. remarked that when the cholera last
visited this country with maGgnancy its advent
was prepared by an extremely wet May and a
hot June" The cradle Of the pestilence was
found in the organic decom position induced by
such conditions Common caution should lead
US to, prepare against disease by extraordinary
vigilancean hygienic precautions Of all kinds,
this season. = - 80 s'-g,,,Y... .a
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PERRY,
{ FORWARDING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
LAND AGENTS.

THOMAS A. FALL. GRAYsoE TYLER.
7 s n D A 6 Z n @ Y.
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The Richmond News says that the report Of
the postponement Of The trial of Jefferson
Davis until next fall may be5premature, but it is
almost certain that after the opening of the
Court, conditional postponement will be ar
ranged between the Judge and the counsel for
Mr.. Davis. Judge Chase will arrive in Rich
mond to-day, and will be the guest of Judge
Bond during his stay. - @;.,..1l q
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-03-29

as they had followed in SO many cases the
speech rs we'll as the religion of their
mothers. n FL.
The settlers were to employ such Irish as
were without the rule of transplantatiOn,
but were to be taught the English language,
tiers, as well as to abandon the Irish names
of Teig and Dermot and the like for the cor
responding English names; and to drop the
o. and Nc SO characteristic of nationality.
This is the history of the Cromwellian
settlement of Ireland. Mr.. Prendergast
occupies the closing chapters Of his book in
describing the efforts made to destroy
I" Three Troublesome Beasts" which sorely
married the peace and prosperity of the
PLANTERS We have three@beasts to de-
stroy," said Major Morgan, an Irish member
of Parliament, that lay burdens upon us.
The first is the wolf, ON whom we lay five
pounds a head if a dog, and ten pounds if a
bitch. The second beast ia a priest, on
whose head we lay ten pOunds--if he be
eminent, more. The third beast is a Tory,
on whose head if he be II public. Tory, we
lay twenty pounds, and fifty shillings on u
private Tory" .lds
1t was q curious and derogatory ci1cum-
stance that most of the-o hundred and
thirty Independent and. Baptist ministers
England at the Restoration, on the with
drawal of their salaries, and left the Puritan
settlers. without any provision for their
spiritual wants and many Of these settlers
after the Restoration answ cred but too filth
fully to the description given of them by one
who knew them well: have hunted with
them," says he, have diced with them,
have drunk with them, have fought with
them but have never prayed with them -
and another might well describe an Irish
Protestant as man who never went to
church and hated IL Papist.