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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05
Relations witt, Great Britain.

The following is an extract from letter from
Mr.. Reverdy johnson, U. s. Minister to Great
Britain, addressed to the corporation of Brigh-
ton, England. 1t is dated November 49,
''The subject of naturalization is now settled
by the protocol agreed to by Lord Stanley and
myself, and so settled that it cannot hereafter
give trouble to either Government, and | am
glad to add that it has received the approval of
the Executives of each. The naturalized is
placed upon the same footing in all respects as
the native citizen.
The second cause was as to the true running
of one of the lines which divides your posses
sions and ours, as described IN the treaty be-
tween us OF 1916. This at one time rendered q
war almost imminent. All danger from that
source is removed by the second protocol,
agreed to by his Lordship and myself, and
which also has the approval OF the two Execu-
tives
The third and the only other cause of trou-
BILE originated during our late domestic war.
From this have arisen most or the claims made
by your citizens upon my Government, and my
fellow citizens upon. yours the latter known by
the general name of the Alabama claims.
The convention which we have recently agreed
to land which have no doubt will be APPROX
are to be settled by a Board of four Commits
sioners, two to be appointed by each Govern
ment. IIt7L.
In the event of their not deciding by ma
iority forJor against any claim other than an
Alabama one, the decision is to be made by an
umpire chosen by themselves. In regard to
the Alabama claims, the arrangement is some
what different. ~
Before these are to be considered by the
Commissioners the two Governments are to
agree upon the head of some foreign Govern
ment as an arbitrator, by whom the decision as
to the liability of your Government for such
claims is to be made on the contingency that
the Commissioners fail to como to an unani
NOUS decision for or against it.
This arbitrator, however, is to adjudge only
the question of liability.
If he rule that question against your Govern
ment, the amount due to each claimant is to be
ascertained by majority ofthe commissioners.
If he rule in favor Of your Government, the
claim is to be perpetualy barred.
You will thus see, gentlemen, that all the
sources of trouble have been closed, and so
completely that they can never again be opened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05
Port ofAIexandria, Dee. 5.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Rebecca Clyde, Chichester, N ew
York, to NJ Eldridge s. Co.
Schr Palos, Shackford, Windsor, N S, plaster
10 Hooe, Wedderburn s. Co.
Schr Sarah Hammond, Boston, plaster to
Hooe, Wed.derburn q Co.
Schr j S Merrill, New York, salt to HOoe,
Wedderburn 81 Co.
Schr Othello, Boston, salt to Hooe, Wedder-
burn 81 Co.
SAILED.
Steamer John Gibson. Winters, New York,
by Hooe, Wedderburn s. Co.
'Schr T j Trafton, Dame, Boston, coal by Am
erican Coal Co. ar
Schr Flight, Stone Norfolk, coal by Hamp-
shire u Baltimore Coal Go.
l.t.| MEMORANDA.
Schr Amelia, from Boston, for Georgetown,
was at New York Sd.
, Schr Armenia, from Bristol for Georgetown,
was at New York 3D..
Schr Oliver Ames, for Georgetown, sailed
from Newport lst.
Schrs Jesse Hart and Maggie Mcneil, from
Georgetown, the former for Boston, and the lat
ter for Portland, were at Holmes Hole I'd.
Schr Minnie Kepplier hence at Boston I'd
: Schr. Geo II Conover, from Washington, ar
rived at Philadelphia Sd.
I Schrs Sarah Watson, from Georgetown for
Boston, and @ & Raymond hence for do, were
at Holmes Hole ID
Schr Mary, HanswoIth, from Georgetown,
d G, for Norfolk, with coal, sprung leak, and
was run on Stingaree Point, mouth Of the Rap
pahannock river, 2lst ult., and filed with wa
ter A survey has been held on her, and the
vessel was stripped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

PUSHING INA discovery was made yester.
day of what appears to be successful piece of
"Jerrymy DidIerism, practiced upon the Sec
rotary of the Treasury. An individual who
has been moving in respectable society, and
who has evinced penchant tor mlngllng IN
diplomatic circles, obtained position III the
Treasury Department upon what appeared TO
be an order of the President. He continued
in office at salary of about $4,000, for some
months. and was recently discharged. A few
DAYS ro he presented to Mr. McCulloch another
order from the President, directing that he be
reinstated. Mr.. McCulloch showed the paper
to the President yesterday, wien it was found
that the order was in strange handwriting; one
that could not be recognized by any one en-
gagged about the White House, and the Presl-
dent does not recognize his signature, nor does
he recolIect that such an order was requested.
ANOTHER Moon GHOST. The vicinity Of
Ambler's Mill, in Amherst county, has lately
become the scene of the meanderings Of ghost,
the appearance OF which, shroudcd in the vest
ments of the dead has frightened to an alarm
ing extent all the timid people ef the nelghbor-
hood, and has put even the more staid aud
resoute on the qui vive as to who the fright
full creature is His visits are confined, as yet,
to the cemeteries in the neighborh0od, and 1t
is stated that he warns all who may hear HIM
of the vanity of earthly things, and OF the n c.
cessity of preparation for better world
Somebody, however, suspects that his ghost
ship is black man who is operating Tor his
own amusement We hope some one Will ven
ture upon discovery of the real facts IN the
case and thereby allay the great excitement
existing en- the bject-Lyach. Repub.
MANGANEsE-W are informed that several
gentlemen, representing New York mining
company, have been engaged for several days
past in inspecting the large beds Of Manga
nese in the Cedar Creek Valley, about ten
miles northwest Of this place. One OF the
beds has been worked since the war; but only
10 limited extent Several new beds have
recently been discovered and bid fair to prove
very productive These mines, in the hands
of an energetic company would pay well. We
are glad to see the efforts that are being made
to develop the immense mineral wealth OF our
Valley Shenandoah Herald.
How KAILRODS MAY CREATE BUSINESS. =
The policy OF accommodating and Of creating
way business is every day becoming more and
more the policy of we'll managed railroad com
pauies. We have frequently written on this
subject, and have before US now an article from
the Philadelphia Gazette, in which the same
view is forciby urged. 1t refers to the interest
of stockholders to build up suburban towns
and villages, and cites instances Of successful
railroads that have pursued the policy OF Issuing
free tickets for year to persons building houses
on their lines. 1t says the Communication system
may be so arranged for short lines as to invite
travel.
We have never known more interest to be
taken in railroad matters, all over the country,
than there is at present.
Members Of Congress, and visitors from all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05
COMM EKCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Dec. 5.-The market
this morning was very quiet and prices weak
There is nothing doing in Flour worthy ofnote
and quotations are nominal. Wheat very dull
with light offerings and very limited demand;
sales reported of one lot inferior white at l6O,
and FROM coo to 500 bushels red at 1870, 1872 and
200 for fair to good. Corn quiet; sales of new
mixed at 81, SO, S. 80 and 90. and in the ear at
So 25a3 rs per Dbl. Small sales of Rye at 1885,
receipts very light Oats dull ! offerings light
and no sales reported. Sales Of Buckwheat at
l25. Dressed Hogs sold at So per lOO lbs.
GEoRaETowN CATTLE .MARKET.--The mar
ket at Drovers Rest yesterday was very dull
We quote 500 head of Cattle at s. Soar per leo
lbs gross; 500 Sheep and Lambs 1T Sad 80 per
head; Cows and Calves al $40a75 ger head.
WooL-In Baltimore dealers are laying on
their oars for the present, seeing that manu- fac
turers buy sparingly Prices arc same as last
week and the prospect for q more active trade
is good now that money is easier. We repeat
BURY unwashed at % to &c; unwashed at 30
to 93c tub-washed at 80 10 58c pulled ut 30 TO
36c; common to half blood at AZ to 45c; three
quarters to full blood at 45to 4ic per 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

Mr.. Alex. II. Ii. Stuart has written 4 letter
in relation to the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
road, urging its claims upon the consideration
of the city of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

In the Republic of Liberia, in Africa, no white
man is permitted to vote, and no colOred man
is permitted to vote unless he is freehOder.
Probably, under the circumstances of the case,
and the condition Of the country, at this time,
two excellent laws
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

Some reports from Washington are to the
effect, that milder tone is beginning to pre-
vail among the Radical leaders. We hope
these reports may turn out to be true.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

A man, in New York, has recently confessed
that he set fire to store in that city, by the
persuasion of the occupant who promised him
5000, as soon as the insurance was paid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

We have received pamphlet copy of the
report Of the Treasurer of Virginia for the
fiscal year ending September, 1868. Also, the
December number of the African Repository
containing much interesting matter relative to
Liberia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05
I'm THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAIRFAX
| COUNTY, November term 1863:

Margaret Roberts, &C., vs.. Abner Roberts.
The Court doth adjudge, order and decree
that this cause be referred to Thomas Moore,
Commissioner, to inquire and report whether
there are any liens upon tho estate of the said
Elizabeth Roberts in the proceedings mention
ed, or any debts due by her; also who are her
heirs, and what their several interests are, and
whether there are any liens upon the interests
and that he do for these purposes, publish no
tcc of his action herein, in some paper i'll Alex
dria, twice week for four consecutive weeks,
&c. A copy, teste.
w. b. EDWARDS, Clerk D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

There is another ending, for the present, at
least, it will be seen, of the trial of Jefferson
Davis We hope it will be final ending.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

The subject of the speedy" resumption of
specie payments, is much discussed. There
must be, first, retrenchmeut in the expendi-
lures of the government: That is the founda-
tiOn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

Spain, it is said, has selected the United
States to settle the difficulties between that
country and the South American Republics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

TRIAL OF JEFFERSON DAVIS. AT Rich
mond yesterday, in the u. S. Circuit Court for
Virginia, Mr.. Richard I'll. Dana, made an ar
eument against the motion Of the counsel OF
Jefferson Davis to quash the Indictment against
him. Mr.. O'Conor, Of New York, followed
Mr. Dana on behalf OF the prisoner. Upon
the conclusion Of the argument of counsel,
Chief Justice Chase announced that the Court
he was in favor of ouashinr the Indictment ON
the grounds urged, and that Judge Underwood
dlssented. The case now goes to the Supreme
Court Of the u. S., and so ends the trial of
Jefferson Davis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

The recent "Cattle Commission Convention"
held at Chicago, have recommended variety
Of measures to prevent the spread of diseases
among cattle. They propose stringent laws to
prohibit the introduction of Texas cattle from
March to November
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

The reported personal difficulty between
Gen. D. D. Howard and Rev. Dr. BoyntOn, in
Washington city, was between Gen. Howard
and Gen. III. V. BOynton, son of the Rev.
DR.. Boynton, who has published q statement
Correcting the report
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

The Richmond Dispatch Of yesterday says
that General Stoneman has not yet decided
what course he will adopt in regard to the
stay law OF Virginia. There is report in
Washington that Instructions will be sent to
Gen. Stoneman from the proper authorities in
Washington, to extend the present law, but in
a modified form, to apply only TO those who
can give satisfactory proof that they are unable
to pay their debts We do not know what
truth there is In this report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

The ice is impeding the navigation Of the
Canals at the North. They will be closed,
probably, in q few days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05
w. Il. EDWARDS, Clerk p. t
Comm,rs. Ofice. December Isl. 1se8.

Nomm rs. Office, December Ist, I6U8.
To the heirs of Elizabeth Roberts. decd, and
al persons interested in the foregoing decree.
You will take notice that, at my office. q:
Fairfax Court House, Va. On the 9th day of
January, 1862 shall proceed to make up my
report as ordered by the decree of which the
above is an Office copy.
THOMAS MOORE,
Com. in Ch'y. Circuit Court Fairfax county.
dec 5-2aW4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

The opinions aud sayings of would be impor-
tant characters, holding official stations, con-
tinue to be given in conversations said to be
held with letter writer's. The men who put
forth conversations" in this way, have, gen
orally, nothing to express of the least conse-
quence. They only desire to be thought prom
inent 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05
The Wonderful Negro Boy Pianist,
BLIND TOM,
The Great Musical Mystery of the Nineteentl


The Great Musical Mystery of the Nineteenth
Century.
This wonderful negro boy, who is now at
tracing so much attention throughout the coun-
try. was blind from his birth yet he plays the
most difficult operate Pieces, not only bril-
liantly and beautifully, but with all the taste
expression and feeling Of the most distinguished
artist He WAS born in Georgia and was car
essed and petted, as the negro children ara
about a plantation in the South, and more par
ticularIy those afflicted with so terrible an III.
trinity as the loss of sight. But when the veil
of darkness was drawn over his eyes, as If to
make amends for the infiction upon the poor
Negro, flood of light WAS poured into his
brain. and his mind became an Opera of Beau
ty, written by the hand of God, in syllables of
Music for the delight of the world. He is pro-
sented to the public as surprising everything
hitherto known to the world as musical phe-
nomenOn.
Admission 50c; Reserved Seats, Use.
Doors open at clock; to commence at g.
N. B Tickets for Reserved Seats may be OBJ
tanned in advance at George K. French's Book
Store, 95 King street. and at the Hall on the
evenings OF the Concerts dec SGT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

a New DEPARTMENT. Washington cor
respondent says: 1.-The President is urged by
influential parties to recommend to Congress
the consolidation of three bureaus into one de-
partment, namely: the agricultural, education
al, and statistical bureaus Some suggest that
these shall be embraced in the Interior De-
partment; others recommend that they shall
constitute an additional department, to be rep
resented by an additional cabinet officer The
latter proposition does not meet with much
favor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

The Baltimore Gazette administers a just
rebuke to certain Radical journals which are
denounciug the French government Tor its as
saults upon the freedom OF the press in France,
and its suppression of newspapers and punish
ment of editors, &c. These same journals
never had a word 20 say against similar abuses
in this country The tyranny exercised here
Tor several years 10 this respect, was greater
than any that the present French Emperor
has permitted OF enforced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05
MARINE LIST.

MINIATURE ALMANAC-DECR. s. 1868.
| SUN RosE......7 4 Moon RISES ev' g.l0 81
| SUN SETS SO HIGH WATER M II ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05
Foreign News.

Mr.GadstOne had an audience with the Queen
yesterday, and formally accepted her appoint
ment as chief OF the Ministry.
There was great gathering Of the Liberal
chiefs at the house of Mr.. Gladstone last even
ing
The Times in an editorial on the Cabinet
about to be selected thinks Lord Romelly, the
present Master of the Rolls, will be appointed
Lord Chancellor, and sir Rounded Palmer Mas
ter of the Rolls.
Sir Robert P. Collier will probably be At
torney General in Gladstones Cabinet. John
Bright has been asked to Join the Ministry
The Paris Mouiteur gives an account of an
attempted demonstration at the Montmartre
Cemetery on the anniversary of Baudin's death,
fully confirming the reports previously received
from Paris. The Moniteur says: Crowds
were dispersed by the police, who found it ne
cessary to make only few arrests.
Gen. Laureano Sauz has accepted an ap-
pointment as Captain General of Porto Rico,
on condition that reinforeements of regular
troops be sent to that island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

Members Of Congress, and visitors from all
quarters of thecOuntry are coming into Wash
ington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

There died on Monday week last, in Balti-
more county, Nd, at the ripe age OF 10 years,
colored man named Jack Cox.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

The proposition to move the Office of the G.
& o. Canal company to Annapolis, has been
postponed indefinitely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

WILLoUGHBY NEWTON ON THE STAY LAW.
In a private letter on the subject of extend
ing the Stay Law, this gentleman says "To
state of things would be equivalent to general
ruin. Yet the business of debt paying is going
on steadily, and, if left to themselves, creditors
and debtors would soon come together, and by
a udieious sale Of property, large part of the
debt would be speedily extinguished, whilst a
different course will drive many to bankruptcy,
by which creditors will lose nearly everything,
and greedy spectators take most of the prop
erty. And those that do not go into bank
ruptcy will, many of them, be drawn into in
solvency,. equally hopeless, by the equitable
proceedings for the sale of land under judgment
liens. Fred Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

We have never known more interest to be
taken in railroad matters, all over the country,
than there is at present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05

The National Intelligencor in referring to the
resolution adopted by the stockholders of the
A., l.. & II. Road, at their recent meeting,
says THE inference from the resolution is
that the management of the road, in so far as
Alexandria interests are concerned, will require
Washington and Georgetown to do something
more than to construct a branch to tap the
main stem. Alexandria wants the cities named
to aid in extending the road beyond Leesburg
to Winchester, and on to the coal region in
Piedmont county. This is but just. Nearly
all practical men in our midst declare for the
project, as first step in our railway enter
prises'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-05
ALEXANDRIA.

The Washington Chronicle states that at the
recent Radical convocation Of the State Radi-
cal Committee, and other prominent ''politi-
clans" of that school, in Richmond, ATTENDED
BY about one hundred persons, three points
were decided upon: First. The substitution of
officers who can take the test oath for such of
the present incumbents of the various civil
offices as cannot do so. Second. The retention
of the Freedmen's Bureau in Virginia. Third.
An early election upon the question of ratiyiug
the proposed State Constitution. A committee
has been sent to Washington charged with the
duty of presenting to Congress memorial en-
bodying these and perhaps other points. y
Our readers will see what all this points" to-
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1868-02-15
Negro Legislation.

AFamiliar proverb indicates the
dow ward direction that will be
takh by a mendicant when you
puthim on horseback. It is there
fore with no feeling of surprise
thai we. receive the accounts of
whit is doing in the negro-albino
Southern conventions. When the
Ignorant and degraded negro class,
but recently emancipated from SER
yitude, assisted by a yet more de
graded, if less Ignorant, class of
whites, together forming the BRaG6ii-
CD majority in these bodies, un-
dbrtake to do for the States of the
SDuth what the great John Locke
did badly enough for the Carolinas,
and the astute Able Sieyes failed
to do for revolutionary
France II. e., construct the organic
law of the land-we ought not to
expect the wisdom and sagacity
Of Jefferson and Madison, whose
seats they occupy; indeed, we
should rather look for Just such an
az is presented to-day,
which would be infinitely ludioroas
{ it were not revolving and hate
Ill in the sight Of gods and men.
Truth to speak, we cannot laugh
,ver these constitutional buffoon-
,ries. When Pete and Ginger in
he concert hall discuss affairs of
tate to the thrum OF the banjo
md the rattle Of the bones, We are
moved to mirth by the harmless
.onsense, and when D ok-hpped
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1868-02-15

countries 20 settle upon its lands,
which, though now impoverished
and laid waste, are watered by no
bic rivers, and are yet capable of
being restored to their pristine fer
tility. To restrain such emigration,
to keep out white labor, to reserve
Virginia for themselves, such is
the thought with which the dusky
successors of Jefferson and Madi-
son, prompted thereto by Hunni-
cutt, and other 'sleWd fellows of the
baser sort, have. introduced this
happy expedient. The negro viii
not work himself, and he will not
be driven away by foreigners who
would work. "Rule and ruin is
evidently enough the intention of
the new masters into whose hands
the Republican Congress has COM
mitted the future of Virginia.
We look with no little interest
and curiosity to the next batch OF
resolutions Of inquiry which shall
reach us from Richmond. IT has
already been proposed that the
colleges of the State shall be COM
PEELED to receive negro students.
It4should be further demanded that
honorary degrees shall be con
ferred on all black candidates, and
it might be a salutary measure to
enact constituionally that the ne
grO's gallon of whisky shall hence
forth be five quarts.-M z. -Ne10s.