Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-25
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Yesterday, IN the musings court, IN hich- ,
mond, one Washington, colorcd msn, who
had been convicted OF horse stealing, and sem
fenced to ten years in the penitcntary, upon
beiug asked what he had to say, turned to the
large coored audience in the court house land
warned them against carpet baFgors, who were
the ruin oil their race and 0 the State. lie
hoped when he came 0ui in ten years to find
! the star spangled banner waving over Virginia;
the State governed by her own people; all the
carpct-baggers Mt the bottom OF the ocean
| The speech created considerable excitement.
Speaking of the l.ouaoun Agricultural Far,
to be held at Lecsbur- the lFdshia0toatda says:
1.-The grounds will BE- IN complete order by the
time appointed; stalls will be arranged, and
such oonveniences provided a. will DC necessary.
| The list of premiums Is not a. iul as the IKE
cutive Committee desired II should be, but
they know the iiberality OF the LOudoun peo
pie will appreciate the pccunary difficulties
they have to labor-under, IN preparing Tor the
| first exhibition" Among the judges Of the
trials of speed in trotting horses at the Fair at
Leesburg, is Mr.. James Chatham of this place.
Mr.. Chiles, at whose house in Richmond,
the stone throwing, bell ringing, &C., recently
took place, and about Which there was trial
| in Court, writes that there was nothing
whatever Supernatural about the affair, for
| the stones all came from one quarter, thrown
| by a sling, and the bells were rang by the same
persons who threw the stones, Ne, Nc
| The Warren county .Sentdel says: The
drought has become, with rs in the Valley, an
institution. Threatening rain clouds occasion
ally hover over us, and then pass along to
more genial locality Farms and stock are
| furnishing for want OF rain. The Oldest heads
have never witnessed such distressing times
before
The Norfolk Iugmim says: Sc The scarcity
of water is becoming terribly le'', not only IN
the city, but the surrounding country. As an
| instance Of the straits to which some oil our
people are subject, we would state that gen
| tleman of our acquaintance sends to Baltimore
| for all the water used by his family.
| 1t is now constantly asserted that the peo-
ME Of Virginia want he Legislature to elect
tU. s. Senator 1t is very certain that inc
| Radicals do, for a purpose OF their own; but
| it is believed no such wish Is expressed by the
Conservatives OF the State.
The committee OF publication appointed By
the Educational Association OF Virginia, at IFS
last meeting, have issued the prospectus OF the
| Educational Journal of irginia, in accordance
with the plan adopted by the Association.
&C. M'Lcan, formerly Of the F. B., but
who did not vote for Wells, has been removed
by General Candy from the MaGstracy In
| King George county. M'I..llan had been APP
pointed by the military.
A Richmond letter in the Petersburg Index
SAYS: Bankrupt sales which have hith'
erto only been published in the Journal, are
now published IN the Dispatch, too.
Mr.. Joseph Scgar thinks that he onaht to be
elected Senator, in view of the Tact thatlt Is al
most certain that no congressman at large will
be allowed from Virginia.
Mr.. J. II. @ Bannon j. he local editor OF
Mr. Stoer' $ excellent paper the Culpepcr OBJ
server, a journal which is well worthy the conn
lcnce and support ot the public.
Il IS said that many Of the people IN port 5hS
Of Caroline Essex. and King aud Queen coun-
Ties. who suffered by the hail storm IN those
counties in August la-l are ilkcij 10 b. ia mneh
distress this winter.
Col. Vim. W. Bla,lford has resigned his
situation as Chief Engineer OF the Lynchturg
and Danvie Railroad. He is now engaged IN
agricultural pursuits IN Louisiana.
The Norfolk Journal j. in possession OF
many accounts from various sources, ali point
ing to the fact, that the increase Of the c"lored
peorle in Virginia i now much less than the'f
decrease by death.
The Richmond Enquirer say we are
pleased to know that the fall trade OF our
wholesale merchants has begun with degree
of activity which far surpas-os that OF any sea
son since the war.
WASHINGTON College opened on Thursday
the 10th inst. with larger number OF students
than it had this time last session. FRO
fessor has expressed the opinion that the mum
her this season will reach four hundred.
| Cant. James W: Riddicl, prominent cit
z.n of Portsmouth, died on Tuesday. The
Norfolk .iy,upui SAYS there was no young man
in Portsmouth who had mere promising iu-
J ture than he.
Some Of orr exchanges report that the corn
crop Of the State will be better than was gen
orally expected. But, depend upon it, it wl
be a short crop in many counties dlsaatrou'H
short.
The Richmond CITY Council yesterday ap
propriatcd $l0,0 900 to arrange the grounds Ton
the State fair, which comes oil November ID
The Old Commonwealth says Harrison
burg has become one of the best horse markets
in Virginia.
The tobacco crop around Danvlle looks pro
missing.
TIEMENS' WEDDING COSTUME. -QuitC
' number Of young gentlemen OF New \ ork
a who have lust returned from IN extended trlT
abroad, have brought with them the Iates'
STYLE OF costume worn at the weddings OF the
. A,ts The Mail gives the following particulars
The coat consists OF dark blue cloth OF
medium length, with considerable roll OF lapel
lined with dark blue silk Buttons arc OF brass
: and unornamented. The vest is of white satin
cut low singlc-brcastcd, with an inner lining
of light blue silk, proiruding little over the
opening of the same: The pants are OF Iiehl
lavender shade, with faint stripe on side, and
cut loose The boots are OF patent leather
with high heels and toes rounded shirts are
embroidered with numerous designs, under
meath is worn pink silk shirt, which show
through, causing pretty effect, and admits
| a battor oG tho m N ann Collars