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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06
ATFYANDRTA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

The Cincinnati Price Current after speaking
Of the general favorable reports Of the Wheat
crop from all quarters Of the country, says.
'sThe indications of an abundant corn crop
are quite favorable, and should this be the ease
. large increase in the pork crop may be looked
for the coming season, because the supply of
stock hogs will be unusually large, for not only
was the supply left over from last season large,
farmers not having fatted them because OF the
high price Of corn and the com paratlVe low
price of pork, but the increase since then has
been liberal, so that the number now in the
Western States, twill be seen, must be unusu-
ally large .'
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KU KLUx.-About one thousand negro boys,
more or less, were selling ice water Saturday, In
and around ''thc Square" price Zone cent for
as much as you can drink" One Of them en-
countered a K. K. darkey who emrtled his
horse bucket at draught, and called tor more
The boy gave up the business in disgust and
went off crying.--Rich. Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

THOMAS A. BALL. aRAYsoN TYLER
T AMI A G EN- CY.
0FFICEs-GaincsviIo Depot, Manassas Gap
Railroad, and Buckland, Prince
William county, Va.
The subscribers having associated themselves
for the purpose of buying and selling lands in
Fauquer, Prince William and adjoining cOun-
ties, are prepared to offer to purchasers num-
Der Of farms containing from 200 to 1000 acres,
Parties desiring to locate in this State, will do
we'll to examine the lands we offer before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
Will attend the depot at Gainesville, and ut
Buckland daily, and be prepared to take care
of and show parties the property we offer.
This immediate vicinity offers great induce
ments in the way Of rail and turnpike rOadA 10
the markets Of Alexandria, Georgetown amt
Washington, distant 35 10 40 miles, and from
to miles from Warrenton, on the Orange and
Alexandria L. r., the county seat Of Fauquier.
No section Of the State possesses greater adj
vantages for grazing, fruit culture and farm
ing, its nearnCss to market enabling producers
to place in the above market daily the surplus
products Of fruits, vegetables, sc.
Flour and grsts mills are numerous. At
Wo0llen factory IS IN successful operation, al
lording home market for wool AMI other pro-
ducts. The water and health Of this section Is
unsurpassed.
We will be glad TO furnish information to all
parties desiring it, with full descriptions Of the
lands. Terms of sale will be liberal Address,
BALL Il TYLER,
?. O. Gainesville Depot
Prince William CO., w.
Referenca8-R. w. bowman, esq, Wash.
ington, D. g.; Con. Daniel Ruggles Us, Land
and Immigration Company, New York: III. B.
Washington, esq, Warrenton, Va. ap3
T OUDOUN AND FAUQUIER LANDS
IL FOR SALE.
am authorized to sell about fifty Of the most
desirable farms in LoudOun and Fauquier coun-
ties. ARTHUR L. ROGERS
Attorney ut Law and Land Agent
ap l5-Gm MiddIeburg Va.
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NT + " S a L 0 0 n .
GEORGE STEUERNAGLE

nj + " S a L 0 0 n
GEORGE STEUERNAGLE
Has removed to
No. 80, ROYAL STREET,
opposite the Market House. The new saloon
has been handsomely fitted up, and, with the
excellent stock of LIQUORS and SEGARS al
ways kept in the bar, offers superior attractions.
The proprietor invites his friends and the pub
lie genegraiiy 70 sye 6ip Ga Lax MS b Ha Ias
BreWeries in the county and he will give a re-
ward of $50 to any one who can produce a bet
ter of that beverage than can be obtained from
his establishment. jy elm
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CITY 1T E RI s. g

TRAVELLING TRUNKs.-Fine Solo Leather
Trunks, Ladies' Dress Trunks Packing Trunks,
Valises Leather Bags, Satchels, &c, in every
variety, at >. OEALEAMs,
i73 l08, King at.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE. The Cincinnati
Commercial publishes the following:
New KorA WeC7nesday, July THE follow
ing is an extract from the letter OF Chief Jus
tice Chase to friend in this city, to which
alusion has been made in my dispatches here
tofore:
"While would be gratifed to receive the
nomination, [ do not desire to have my name
used without positive assurance OF success. L
desire to put on record, in advance OF The meet
ing of the convention, that will support the
nominee" 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

Ex-Gov. GrasoD, of Md, died at his resi-.
dence in Queen Amos county, on Thursday
last ..' .'.. ..... -.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Richmond Christian Advocate thinks
that the fall session of Randolph Macon College,
to be removed to Ashland, should open with
three hundred students. This we do not con-
slider extravagant as the patronage OF the con-
ferences of North Carolina, West Virginia and
Virginia are all directly interested in the pros
perity Of this time -honored institution.
It was reportedin Lynchburg, Friday, that
q negro man had been arrested and lodged in
the jail in Liberty, charged with the murder
OF Miss Faunie Wright, near Peatown, in Bed
ford, some weeks since. 1t was also said that
the negro had made full confession of the
deed.
The commencement of the Virginia Military
Institute was we'll attended, and the exercises
gave much satisfaction, =.
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jy G-1t
z TST OF LETTERS

The following is q list Of letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Va, Postoffice, July 3, 1868
Persons calling for letters will please say they
arc advertised, and give the date Of the list .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06
nv J.TH. Tarrott, Auctioneer.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
Z TATEIN AGEXANDRIA.--P TO
O. decree of the Circuit Court Of Alexandria co,
in the case Of Sophia r. Moore vs.. Thomas Nc
Cormick and another, the undersigned, Com
missioner, therein named, will sell, at public
auction, to the highest bidder, in front Of the
Mayors office at Alexandria. on SATU RDA Y,
the 25th of July, 1868, at II m, a LOT OF
GROUND, with TWO FRAME HOUSES
thereon, situated on the east side of Pitt street,
between Cameron and Queen sts., fronting on
Pitt street sc feet, more or less, and extending
hack i1G feet to IN alley Il feet 10 inches wide.
The houses and lots are numbered respectively
IS and 81. and they will be offered separately.
-TERMS-One- tenth of the purchase-mone
in cash the residue in three equal payments, at
six, twelve and eighteen months, with interest
from the day of sale; the deferred payments to
be secured by tho purchasers notes well en-;
dor:ed, and o retention OF the title TO the said
real estate until the whole Of the purchase-mOn-
cy shall have been paid: the cash payment to
be forfeited in case the purchaser fails to com
Div with the terms of sale. Stamps and costs
of conveyance to be paid by purchaser
d. l.. SMOOT,
S. FERG USON BEACH,
yG-td Commissioners Of Sale.
SCHOOL NOTICE.
Ny School for YOUNG LADIES will open
on the I'd Monday in September next. Number
limited TO l6
Terms, per session Of 90 weeks, board and
Tuition for day pupils, Is
Music on Piano IS
One-halr payable at the beginning, The re-
msindcr at the close Of the session.
Tho course Of instruction embraces the usual
English, with French and Latin Address,
Rev. j. A. HAYNES, A. NJ.
iv G-e02m Middleburg, Va.
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MISSES Caters, Kid and Morocco Boots, 8
fine stock at very reasonable prices at 49, King
street. Lie 19-lml W. b. WADDET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

LADIES Boots Caters and Slip pers, at great
ly reduced prices, at "a, King street.
ie 19-1m w. B. WADDEY.
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TIE VIRGINIA DELEGATES IN New YORI

! TIE VIRGINIA DELEGATES IN New York.
The Virginia delegation has selected for its
chairmanMr. John B. Baldwin, Of Augusta,
one Of her most eminent lawyers and speakers.
This is Mr.. Baldwin first appearance on 4 ma
tional theatre. He was Unonist in 1860, but
when war arose took sides with his State.
Thos. S. Bocock, so widely known as promi-
nent member of the United States House OF
Representatives, was selected to represent the
views of the State in respect to platform.
. Mr.. Robert 7. Conrad, prominent Union
list in 1860, was chosen to be one Of the vice
presidents, and Mr.. James Barbor, known as a
skiliful parliamentarian, was pitched upon to
represent the State upon the committee upon
organization. There are other hardly less skill
full politicians from Virginia, who are not 10
position, such as J. Randolph Tucker, Rob
ert Ould, General James J.. Kemper, MIR.
John Goode and Others In point OF fact, the
State has appointeda delegation which, while
omitting some of her oldest and most widely
known statesmen, such as Hunter, Letcher
and others, is still able to maintain her ancient
renoWn. ,r.- :.,~ .ar., .,..- rs- =
: The Virginia delegation has no money, and
are making no display. They have not sought
to impress the action of the convention but,
from an interchange of opinion, informal, it is
apparent that the preference of the delegation
is for Mr. PendletoD..[ They may vote for him
on the first ballot and if they do not so vote,
will refrain only! for the purpose OF allowing
the preference Of Northern delegates to be els.
closed first 1t is noteworthy that today not
one of the able Virginians said one word-they
simply sperformed their routine duty.-LcttcJ
frOy1 Mem York. ...... ..,... s.. ..- ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

Cu11D's Boots and Slippers, 3 large stock of
every description-very chCap-at "a, Alng st.
ie l9-.1m w. Is. WADDEH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

GENTS Boots and Shoes cheap, at "a, King
street. Tie 19-1mI W. B. WADDEr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

1t is said that the most earnest advocates of
an early adjournment of Congress have aband-
onsd hope Of getting away from Washington
By the 18th, and it will require an exercise Of
great industry to get away BY the Goth, or even
the 25th. 1s4,l { & .all
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~ ALEXANDRIA.
ssiTHE Psrs1DENr's S. PRocIAMAr1oN OF a,

THE Presidents PROCLAMATION OF AN.
NEsTY; was, .as was expected, announced on
Saturday, the 4th Of. July. As far as it can
practically extend, in removing disabilities, we
regard it as an excellent measure; and as ex-
hibiting the feelings of the Chief Executive
Magistrate, in favor Of kindness and concilia=
ton, and . step still further in advance to;
wards the restoration of peaceful sentiments, II
is every way worthy Of commendation and ap-
plause. sG44ioo- .s.2laE saa zxo& l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

Neither House of Congress was in session on
Saturday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

FAUoUIER COUNTY Visitors from distance
are making their appearance in Warenton, and
our hotels will soon be gay and animated as
thew were last Summer In the hot Summer
days, there is no more pleasant resort than
Warrcnton, or the Sulphur Springs a few
miles distant. Visitors, with an eye to bust
ness rather than health or pleasure, might turn
their time to profitable account during their So
jouru, BY buying some Of the many Fauquler
farms advertised in our paper .....-
A friend informed US day before yesterday
that he had lately ridden throughout the length
and breadth of Fauquier county, and that from
his own observation the wheat crop will be a
most excellent ore, comparing favorably with
that Of any prior year. Our farmers are now
all fully engaged in harvesting. The weather
lately has been highly favorable to all crops
The corn, we learn, is looking finely Warren
tom Hldcr .'-.E. .-. t-...t ..... -..
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rEa,e National Conservative Demo
- - cratic Convention 50

*
& This body assembled at the new Tammany
Hall, in New York. on Saturday, the 4th of
July. There was an immense crowd, inside
snd outside Of the Hail. The Convention vas
called to order by Mr.. Belmont, of New York,
chairman Of the Executive Committee, and,
on his motion, Mr.. Palmer, of Wisconsin,, was
elected temporary Chairman. A motion was
then made in regard to rules, which ended by
the adoption of therules of former Democratic
conventions, embracing the two-thirds rule
This rule was in the way of Mr.. Pendleton, but
the usage was too ancient to be departed from,
and he contest over it was not at all sharp
Motions were then made looking to the organl-
.zation of the Convention, the selection of a
committee on permanent organization, on reso-
buttons, &c. The Convention .tEen adjourned
until to-day, when it will meet at 10 o'clock,
land the first thing will be the report of the
committee on permanent organization. Horatlo
Seymour will be made presiding officer, and
will, no doubt, deliver an eloquent address.
The business will then fairly begin, but Wheth-
Ter the platform will first be made, or balloting
for Nominations was not decided on Saturday.
/; The Soldiers and Sailors Conservative Con
vention, the delegates numbering near three
thousand assembled, also on, the 4th, in the hall
of the Cooper Institute. Gen. McClernand was
elected temporary chairman, and the usual
committees appointed Gen. Franklin was
then elected President of the Convention, and
an animated speech was made by Gen. Thos.
Ewing, of Ohio. Great enthusiasm prevailed.
The Convention adjourned until this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

ANECODTE.- rule obtains in Lex.
ington at the University of Virginia, and at
Williamsburg. Without lowering their dignity
one particle, the Professors at these places
have adopted wisely the plan oeputting the
student upon the footing of gentleman and a
man of honor, whose chief safeguard must be
his own love Of principle; and the intercourse
between the two is regulated by this taclt IN
dcrstanding How happy the result has been
need not be told, for we in Virginia are faml-
liar with it, But cannot torbear telling here
q little story about Judge Brockenborough and
Job McV. which illustrates very perfectly
what [ have stated quite imperfectly.
The Judge always gives q supper to his law
class at the close of the session, and whatever
the other Lexingtonians may be, the Judge is
certainly no Puritan. At the supper which was
given when Mr.. McV. graduated and just be:
fore the supper was served, the Judge called
Mr. McV. to him and said, with ponderouS
gravity. ....
Our relations heretofore, Mr.. McV. have
been, to me att least. exceeding " pleasant You
have won my confidence and esteem, and |
hope that | have secured your respect. Is it
not so, sir?' "~a.
Yes, sir" said Job, not without trepida-
ton as to what might be the meaning of this
exordium. .t.s .s
"Our relations" continued the Judge, with
increasing righteousness, are now changed,
wholly and irrcvocably changed, sir. y
Job turned pale. s.'.
Z The Judge concluded, almost with severity.
Heretofore, sir, [ have called you Mr. McV.
Hereafter, sir, shall call you job job, let's
take drink '-Natiue Vuginian.
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. RES DRU GS, SC.

u RES II DIR u G. s, SC.
Gum Tragacanth Flake, Select Gum Arabic,
Strichnine, American Isinglass, White Mus
tard Seed, Asafoetida, Acinite Root, Lifo Ever
lasting, and full assortmentof Herbs, Powder
ed Soap Stone, Sulphuric Acid, Machine Oh,
Strawberry Juice pure in quart bottles PINK
Twine Varega'ed do, Orange Flower Water
Rose Water, Oil Chronicle brakes BHt9F9s'
Concentrated Lye, FougerA'6 Cod Liver Oli,
Roses. HoIloway's CONNECTION, Wolfe's Sonapps'
COOK & KELLEY,
les 1O7, King 50:
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\ RAND PLEASURE EXCURSION
cUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
OF THE

y
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
OF THE
NJ. e. Oh u R Oh S 0 u II II,
accompanied by the NJ street Sunday School Of
Washington. will make their annual excursion
to CABINS SPRINGS, on TUESDAY,
July I. Addresses will be delivered, and the
entertainment will be onlivenod by some fine
music, by Prof Daniels Choir, who are conf
IDENTIFY expected to be present.
Trains win leave Alexandria at and a. N
snd l and $50 D. H.; returning, will leave the
grounds at and $50 p. m. Tickets for adults
Doc; for children 25c-to be had of teachers or
pupils Of the school. y3-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

Corner King and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

La the Soldiers and Sailors Conservative
Convention in New York, on Saturday, q reso-
luton was adopted requesting Sergeant Bates
to wave in the Convention the same flag that
he had been denied permission to ,unfurl from
the dome of the National Capitol.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

HEADLEss CHICKEN. Some inhuman crca
ture-an Italian--has been placarding the
streets of the city announcing the exhibition Of
a living 'headless rooster" The admittance
charged was fifteen cents. Some one, cruel to
a degree, had cut from living fcwl all of the
head except the brain, had healed the wound
by means of plasters, and had sustained life in
the body of the mutilated fowl by introducing
Indian meal into its craW by artificial MEANS
The tortured bird lived, and must have proved
a source Of considerable revenue to the unnat-
ural person by whom it was exhibited. MI
Kirkpatrick, the agent of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals saw this
sickening spectacle, and caused the arrest of a
man, Leopold Ratonzi, by whom it was got up.
The Italian was committed In default of bail.
As the man was giving public entertainment
without license, Chief Of Police Immediately
closedi it. The Italian seems to have partner
into whose possession the tortured fowl has
fallen and who by this time very probably has
taken it to some other clty.-Fhala. North
american.
The New York Herald publishes letter
from Allan B. Magruder, one of the counsel
for Lieut.. John G. Braine, addressed to the
Attorney General Of the U. S. on behalf Of
Lieut.. Brsine, claiming during the late war to
have held commission in the Confederate
navy and who is now confined in King
county penitentiary, where he has been kept
in close custody during the past twenty one
months, on charge of piracy and murder in
connection with the capture of the steamer
Chesapeake, plying between New York city
and Providence, r. l. The letter makes some
startling declarations in regard to the lncarce.
ration and rigorous treatment Of an untried
prisoner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

Mr.. Buffers Report, in relation to alleged
corruption on the part of certain Senators in
the impeachment case, has appeared. The
National Intelligencer says: s'The report is not
only failure 10 the aim at which it is directed,
but serves to convict all concerned 10 it Of base
ness, malignity, and false representation -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

We purposely omit all the newspaper specu-
lations which We see, in regard to the nomina-
tions to be made in New York by the Demo
cratic conservative convention; because, few
hours will render them useless, and the fash
over the telegraph wires will inform US of the
actual result. " - e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

! SURGICAL SEPARATION OF THE SIAMEsE
Twins. The New York Tribune says that the
scientific world, and especially that portion Of
it who have made the study Of medicine and
surgery their profession, cannot fail to be IN
tercsted in the fact of the determination OF
Chang and Eng, the Siamese twins, to submit
TO a surgical operation for the purpose OF dis
severing the wonderful link that has SO long
bound them together Each Of them is now
the father Of nine children. The reason for
their determination, at this late day, to call in
the art Of surgery to produce an entire physical
separation, is that having reached such an ad-
vanced age go years. they are fearful that one
may become the subject of disease which may
provc fatal to both. The interesting question
arises, What arc the probabilities Of success
full operation being performed? The twins are
held together by quite a massive link of tho
roughly normal and perfectly vitalizcd intcgu-
ment, some 10 or y inches in circumference,
situated near the vital organs, and in close
proximity to the heart and lungs; and the con-
necton is so intimate that each seems to be
thoroughly an organized portion Of the other,
as much 50 as any of the ordinary members OF
naturally CONSTITUTED human body
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-06

Gen. Stoneman, Military Commander of the
District Of Virginia, issued the following order
on Friday: "The sub-districts of Alexandra,
Richmond, Norfolk and Petersburg are hereby
discontinued. Commanding officers of posts
and military commissioners within those sub.
districts will report direct to headquarters in
Richmond. The sub-districts Of Lynchburg
and Winchester remain"
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Tie GREAT MURDER TRIAI.-After two
weeks labor in the examination Of one humid
red witnesses, the counsel, on both sides, an
nounced on Friday their readiness to proceed
with the argument The Court having ad-
iourned over the Fourth, Mr.. Young, for the
Commonwealth, leads off Monday morning, at
9 O. clock, in summing up and commenting up
on the evidence He has formidable opponents
to grapple with, in the persons OF Messrs.
Crump, johnson, Guigon and Thomas, yet his
well.known ability as lawyer and prosecutor,
the deep interest it is apparent he takes in this
case, and his familiarity with all it's details,
give assurance that he will, although single
handed, be equal to the task before him, and
do full justice to his side. Large as the crowd
has been daily in witnessing this tedious ex-
animation Of witnesses, still larger attendance
may therefore be anticipated on Monday The
Court is held in the Hall ofthe House of Dele
gates.-Rlch. NeacS.
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FOR RENT.
M:: The fine BRICK DWELLING, No. 6,
south Water street, formerly the residence Of
Hugh Latham, esq. In good repair; water
and gas. Apply to j. 6. VRRPLANCK,
jy 6-tf Room 1923, Mansion HOUSE.
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p. O. Box 289, Alexandria, Va.
New-York tribune., 1868-06-11

At this this time retired forest .nd slept until Sunday
morning when awoke at l:l0, very heavy shock with
continual trembling OF the gound for minute ending