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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
COMMUNICATED.

COOP TEspLARs. The writer happening to
be in Manassas last Thursday evening. drop
ped in the NJ Z. Church of that place and par
took of supper given under the auspices of
the Good Templars. 1t was grand affair,
and reflected credit upon tie getterS-up there
Of The phrase "a feast Of reason and flow of
SOUL is a much abused and hackneyed one,
but will most aptly apply to that entertainment,
as the speeches of Rev. Mr.. York, and Mr.. j.
P. Baldwin we'll proved. All kind of liquors
We're of course non est inventus, but the excel
lence of the cup that cheers but not inebri-
ates," entirely dispelled any desire for some
thing stronger that those outside OF the organi-
cation might have had. The lady Good Temp
lars added greatly to the pleasure of the even;
ing by singing several cold water songs. And
on the whole it was an entertainment worthy
of the enterprising citizens of the Furnishing
village of Manassas. at least so thinks
ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

-. =.
Mr.. Alexander b. FL. Stuart in his speech
ia Augusta, exposed some very Vulnerable
points in his argument which, If We were de-
sposed to discussion, could be easily and sufh-
GENTLY shown. But we would rather forbear.
When be talks. however. of the Radicals and
Conservatives being in cahoot in opposition to
he new movement, we will ask, does he
fail TO remember that the Committee OF Nine
ere in cdtoot with fhe n. Y, Tribune, the N.
= Times, aud other Radical papers and per-
aons who aUo,U that their motive and induce
ment for fayoring the movement, is, mainly, to
build up the Radical party in the State Of
Virginia. and to make it o Radical State Tor
twenty years to come T. We do not say that
This would be the result. We hope it would
not. But Mr. Stuart, himself must see that
his argument cuts both ways. We choose to
lhink,. at present. that the leaders 10 the new
movement do not Intend or contemplate any
such thing, as the Tribune, Times, Washing
ION Republicans correspondent, and their al
lies, contend would certainly follow. We men
ton this, only to show, that criminstions and
recrimiuations, when ali Virgipians should be
united, at least. in opposition to the Under-
wood Constitution as it now stands, arc not only
unnecessary but injudicious. ...... .....-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT.

Have the agency tor a number Of the leading
manufactures of Standard Goods. All Staple
Goods sold at manufacturers prices, with the
usual discount off.
My advantageous connection with many. OF
the largest New York importing and msnufac.
turing houses, which, in addition TO the small
cost of doing business, enables me to extend to
both large and small purchasers every advsn,
tage in prices which can be accorded in any OF
the Northern cities.
Wholesale Price Current, issued the first OF
every month, will be forwarded by mail &c
merchants throughout the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02


We have been, and are, totally opposed to
the whole batch Of constitutional amend
nents" that have been brought before Con,
gress during aud since the war, and that con-
tinue 10 be brought in, up to this day. They
are ''only evil and that continually" If any
Of the propositions have. merit of any kind,
his isnot the time, ia this day of change and
1isintegration. to present them; much less to
ioroeo them upon the people 1t We had
'peace'' and were in peaceful and prosper
GUS career Of civil government, we would be
willing to consider some changes in the organic
law which considerate, right thinking men,
might judge to be necessary or expedient.-
But, now. it is manifest that most of these So
called constitutional amendment" are de-
signed for miserable, temporary party pur-
poses. and as party .sxpedients. We prefer,
infinitely, the Constitution as it toos. The
.inkers at the Constitution only batter and
dis6gure that noble instrument, and iDjure Its
beautiful symetry and proportions In a
word, in our opinion, they are not competent
oy character, wisdom, virtue, good principles,
or common sense, at this day, and at this time,
20 amend the Constitution. They ought to
,onfine their operations to other and more
coageaiul matters. If the course of legisfa-
zion shows no respect to the Constitution-let
the instrument itself remain on paper! twill
be at least, even if unheeded-a silent rebuke !!
And that is as much as we can expect at this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

We rereat, what we said the other day, that
the assertion that a majority of the people of
Virginia are in favor of the new movement
is entirely grstuitous. We say this irrespec
tive of the merits of the matter they may or
they may not be, for aug t We know from the indi
cations they have given by public meetings.
In Washington county, after the people from
the country had left the Court House, the
friends ofthe measure remained, and passed
resolutions in its favor A large number Of
counties have held no meetings on the subject.
In some, attempts to get up meetings have
failed. Some few have passed resolutions fav-
oring it-some few opposed to it others have
simply appointed Delegates to Convention, If
one should be held on the subject, without In
structions. In all, with very few exceptions,
the meetings have been small, comparatively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
ALEXANDRIA.

Never was there q better illustration OF
Loves Labor Lost or the ''NeedIessness Of
an InVitation,I than is shown in the address OF
The Richmond State Journal to the Old Wings
that is. those who were Wings in old party
iimes-naost affectionatelys earnestly and NJ
gently sxhortihg them to ''come in" and join
thelRadical partyl If it had only headed its
perstasire. article, as motto, with the lines
will you walk into my parlor, said the spider
to the fly. .EHN DLyUY
1t is the prettiest little parlor that ever you did
ssspy%tso5 5GA .-gLa..L
the whele. thing would have been complete.
But, seriously. Never were people more
mistaken than are the leaders of the Radicals,
if they suppose, for an instant, that former
party distinctions are to prevail with or operate
upon the former Wings in Virginia, to affiliate
in the slightest degree politically, with the
Radical party. They have not single polItl-
cal principle in common. and the events OF
eight years past have sundered them, poltl-
eally, as far apart as the poles. No induce
ments of place, or distinction, or power, or
gain, or success, could bring about, with men
whoiregard principle, such monstrous coali-
ton; differing IS they do on constitutional
doctrines, 90 measures of policy, foreign and do
mestio; 10 ideas, in sentiments, in motives of
action, and in-the very fundamental principles
of government. And when we speak thus, we
are confident we speak for all, with rare ex-
eeptiops, ] OF these who were Wings in days
comedy, sad who are not now in communion
with the Radical party.
When we read the temptations held out. in
The article to which We refer, we could not but
think, not irrsverently or by way of comparison,
but as suggestive, Eei another temptation re-
corded in Holy Writ, "where all the kingdoms
of the world and tho glory of them" were
shown, and the. promise made of. "all these
things viii give thee, if thou wilt fall
down and worship. me- land of the ansrcer
given to'thqt offeri De. lao.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
AGENT FOR
WHEELER u WILSON'S SEWING
MACHINE Els.
AGENT FOR
feb l-d5t&eo5t

VIRGINIA At rules held in the Clerk S
Y Office of the Circuit Court of Alexandria
county, on the 25th day ofJanuary, 1869
Moses A. Febrey, ppf Tn cbancerv
C. W. An. and upon all atLacbn'
The object Of this suit is to recover from the
said defendant the sum Of $,U5, with interest
thereon from the goth of November, 1852, and
Sll 65 costs being the amount ola Judgment OF
the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia,
in the name of James Roach against the said
Cassidy, and to attach and subject to the pay
ment Of the same the following real estate IN
the counties of Alexandria and Fairfax, con
tanning acres, being the same tract OF
land that was conveyed by Nicholas and wife
to Moses A. Febrey by deed dated the 9th Of
July, 1860 and which was subsequently con-
viewed by the said Moses A. Febrey to the said
Henry Cassidy.
The defendant not having entered ms appear
ance and given security according to the act Of
Assembly an the rules of this Court, and it ap-
pearing by affidavit that he is not resident Of
this State, it is ordered that the said defendant
appear here within one month after the publica-
ton of this order, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest in this suit; and that copy
Of this order be forthwith inserted in the Alex
andria Gaze.te newspaper published in the
city Of Alexandria, once a week for four success
sive weeks and posted at the front door of tho
Court House Of this county. A copy, teste.
j. TACEY. Clerk.
ID All > 10y y1uy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Feb. 2.-The market
remains quiet, with very limited offerings
Flour continues inactive and quotations are
nominal Sales of red W heat at l6O. 49, 100
and 1913 for red of poor to good quality. Corn
in fair demand. with sales of 2265 bushels mix
ed at 8OaS2-the bulk at the latter figures. Oats
Il in fair request, with sales at 63. No sales of
RIVE reported. Corn Meal dull; sales Of coun-
try-ground at 81. Dressed Hogs and Poultry
scarce and prices firm. Lard steady Eggs
unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

FINE WHITE SHIRTS.

All sizes OF hand manufactured to order by
measurement satisfaction guaranteed. Hun
dreds of gentlemen in our city will, from expe-
rience. testify to the superiority Of the Shirts
made to order, both in fit and finish, TO any
goods in the market
Genuine Linen Collars, Cuffs and Shirt Bos-
oms of every description always on hand. Old
sty lie Standing Collars made to order
CHAS. w. GREEN,
feb 2 68 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

The graveman of Mr.. Summers attack on
Judge Parker was his presiding over the court
in which John Brown was tried and convicted.
That is enough to make the Judge 'atrocious >
in his estimation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
OR p H A n As YLU M

The ANNUAL MEETING OF the LEX
ANDRIA ORPHAN ASYLUM will be held
at LIBERTY HALL, tomorrow (WEDN ES-
DAY evening. Eloquent speaker; have been
engaged for the occasion. A small admission
fee will be charged to prevent the boys from
occupying the seats of grown persons. fe Pot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

Efforts are again being made to effect union
between the old and new school diversions of
the Presbyterian church. The jointcommittee
on the subject recently met in New York, and
new proposals have been favorably received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

In the House of Representatives, yesterday,
Mr.. Robinson introduced bill to pay the
President, after the 4th of March next, asalary
of 100000 per annum, and also to pay to Mrs.
Lincoln the salary for the whole term for which
Mr.. Lincoln was elected The House rejected
the joint resolution giving the Department
clerks 10 per ct. increase of salary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

The treaty with Great Britain for settling
the Alabama claims, is said to be az doubt, as
to it's ratification by the Senate. The arrange
ments entered into about St. Juan and the
naturalization question, will probably be agreed
to without opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

WHOLESALE HORSE STEALING.--Las Friday
night seems to have been good" night for
robbing farmers of horses and mules. Mr.. A.
N. Bernard lost two very valuable mules worth
$500; Mr. Robert Ferneyhough and Mr..
Boyle, each two Misunderstanding six in all.
They were traced as far as Jerrell's Mill in this
county, on their way to Richmond, or some of
the lower counties. 1t is probable that they
we're stolen by Montee, or some OF his famed
band, and are worth some $l200.-Frederjcks.
Jur0 Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
The following are specialties, viz

Linens, Cambrics, MuslnS, Tsrletons. Tow
els, handkerchief, Worsted Goods, Velvet
Ribbons, Bags, Merino Underwear for Ladies
Gents, Misses and Boys Umbrellas, HOOP
Skirts, Corsets, &c, all Of which will be sold st
remarkably low prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
Foreign News.

A dispatch from Athens, announces that
the majority of the Greek Cabinet have decided
to agree to the propositions of the Paris Con-
ference. The question was brought to final
vote, when four Ministers gave it their votes.
The President of the Ministry voted against it.
A telegram from Constantinople reports that
Mr. Norris instructed by Secretary Seward,
has offered to the Sublime Porte mediation in
the quarrel between Turkey and Greece.
Gen. Dix yesterday received Mr.. Burlingame
and the Chinese Embassy. Princess Mathilde
gives the Embassy a reception next week. A
report is current that Gen. Dix protested
against the unusual honors with which Jeffer-
SOB Davis was recently received at ST. Cyr,
while on a visit to the military school there
1t is officially d MED by the French Govern
ment hat the u. S. Minister made any such
protest In the French Corps Legislatif the
Opposition speakers demand the restoration of
diplomatic relations with the Mexican Govern
ment, on the ground that French interests
suffer by Their interruption.
The Austrian Reichsrath has adopted bill
allowing trial by jury in all cases OF violation of
the laws for the regulation of the press.
1t is understood that the first business of the
Spanish Cores will be to establish Directory
to govern the country until a sovereign is chosen
A deputation composed Of citizens in favor of
a republic and freedom of religious worship,
waited upon the Ministers yesterday, and re-
quested them to issue decree declaring the
absolute separation of Church and State. An
immense crowd gathered in the street in front
of the Ministerial palace, and clamored for re-
ligious liberty. The members replied that they
would refer the whole subject to the Cortes
The Spanish Government has prohibited large
popular demonstrations and the utterance OF
political cries in the Streets as liable to lead to
the dis turbance of public peace and order.
HUNNICUTT is now the most furious Of men
against some of his former friends and patrons
Here is a specimen Of the manner in which he
talks;
GA few strangers have squatted in Virginia
for the whole ana sole purpose otJnaklng their
living and fortunes by office holding. These
mep, without means, without any established
characters to recommend them to the conf
dence of the people; loaing around, prying into
everybody's business, having none OF their
Own; looking out for any vacancy OF Office which
may be made, trying to shove others out that
they themselves may creep in; trying to put
others down that they may go up; trying to
snatch the bread out of honest mems mouths
that they may fill their own greedy stomachs;
trying to undermine honest mems business
that they may sneak into their places; trying
to crush out truth and honesty to make way
for lying and robbery
This is very strong language. But Hunni-
cult declares that he knoaos the truth of what
he says.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

This Company. National in its character, Of
fers by reason of its Large Capital, Low Rates
of Premium and New Tables, the most de;ira
bic means Of nsuring life yet presented to the
public.
The rates Of premium being largely reduced,
are made as favorable 10 the Insurers As those
of the best Mutual Companies, and avoid a.
the complications and uncertainties Of Notes.
Dividends and the misundel standings which
the latter are so apt 10 cause the Policy holder
Several new and attractive tables are now
presented, which need only 10 be understood
TO prove acceptable to the public, such as the
INCOME PRODUCING POLICY and Re-
TURN PREMIUM POLICY. IN the former,
the policy holder not only secures life lnsur
ance. payable at DEATH but will receive, II liz
ing, after period Of y few years, an a1llHa. 90.
come equal to ten per cent. 30 per cent? o. nts
par Of his policy. In the later the Company
agrees to return to the assured the total amount
otuaoueyhehas pail IN, IN Gdiition TO teaponnt
ofhis policy.
The attention of persons contemplating IL.
surfing their lives or increasing the amount OF
insurance they already have is called 10 the
special advantages offered by the National
Life Insurance Company
Circulars, Pamphlets and full particulars
wa w. D. G. STITH,
Agent for the city and county OF Alexandria,
OfIice-l21 King street.
Mzf-Solicitors wanted for the Company.
jan 27-d&twGm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
feb 2
CHEAP GOODS.

We have 3 very full and varied assortment
of COTTONS, CALICOES, GINGHAM
STRIPES, CAMBRIC5, JACONETS ELAN.
NELS, BALMORAL SKIRTS, and every
thing in our line. at the very lowest prices.
Call and examine at tho corner Of King and
Fairfax streets.
feb2 ROBT. l.. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

RAILROAD CAR BURNED. About midnight,
on Saturday last, near Dudleys depot, about
twelve miles south Of Godsboro, on the Will
mington and Weldon railroad, some bagging in
the express car caught fire from the sparks of
the locomotive. The fire spread to bale of
cotton samples and burned lot of goods and a
portion of the car. The express agent, Mr.. j.
B. Carroll tugged violently at the rope to stop
the train, but was not Immediately successful,
and in his effort, to extinguish the flames, his
face aud hands were badly burned. The train
was at length stopped, and the passengers who
were seriously alarmed, broke open the end Of
the car, tore out the burning materials and res
cued the agent.-Rich Nea0S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

Il Gen. Grant is expected to visit New York on
Thursday, and will be the guest OF Hamilton
Fish
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

A LONG ABSENCE. Thirty six years ago, a
man living in this county (then Stokes) was
arrested for some violation of the law Hewas
tied and placed on horseback and started off to
Germantown, then the county seat After he
was arrested his wife managed to slip him a
knife, and on the way prison he cut his bonds,
and being we'll mounted, he made good his
escape. Nothing was heard from him after his
escape by his family. He had been married
but short time, and his wife mourned for him
as one dead A few weeks since an old gray
was living an d inquired for her. She came out,
when he asked her if she knew him.. She told
him she had no recollection of ever having
seen him before He then made himself known
as her long absent husband, and now, after q
separation of nearly forty years, they are again
living together as happily as newly married
couple Hiaston az. e. Sentinel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
VIRGINIA NEWS.

=. At the late term of the County Court Of
Culpeper, B. B. Bolts, recently appointed
county clerk in the place of Mr., +. Mauzy, re-
moved, and l.. L. Lewis in the place OF Mr..
Henry Shackeltord removed entered on the
discharge of their duties.
The trial of Reuben D. Herndon, the al
legged murderer of Miss Lumsden, of Orange,
has again been postponed time until the
fourth Monday in February.
Diptheria is prevalent in Caroline county,
and several domestic circles have been invaded
by the fell destroyer.
Mr. Vents, of New Jersey, has bought 200
acres OF Mr. Samuel Schooler' farm, in Caro-
line, near Quincy Depot, for $S,O00
Capt Robert K. Smith farm in Caroline,
42O acres, has been sold to Mr.. Augustus Rein
er, OF New York, for $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

1t is quite certain that Universal Suffrage
is to be put upon us-not, we hope, by our own
seeking, or consent, or proposition or on
''terms" for expected favor; but as for its
correlative-( according to the plan proposed
by the new movement -"U Universal Amnesty
the Fredericksburg Herald asks-"Where is
it? And we are sorry to add, that Echo an
swers-"Where is itT'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

( MoULTING CANARIEs. W hen your canaries
are moulting and cease to sing, do this; put a
little oxide of iron (iron rust from the drug
store), or let couple of lath nails be in the
water they drink; take away their bath, so
they cant get any drink but their medicine
In another cup immerse little saffron. The
latter gives color to the incoming feathers. The
iron braces their system while moulting. Ina
little while they will sing loud enough to cause
q headache.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

where the general business OF the Company Is
transacted, and to which all general correspond
ence should be addressed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

A Washington dispatch says that there is
very good authority for the statement that in
conversation of General Grants the other
evening, at his residence, be remarked that he
had made up his mind upon his Cabinet, but
that as yet the parties whom he should invite
to accept positions had been given no iutima-
ton of his intentions. Mrs. Grant remarked,
That is more than you have ever told me.
He answered, Yes more than have ever told
any one yet A number of feelers were then
thrown out, but all failed to elicit any more
hints or expressions upon that subject The
story of itself, amounts to nothing. one way or
the other and yet we don't believe a word OF it.,
except that portion which relates to ''Ieelers
being thrown out ;" That looks as if it was
probable. -.. ...,.........,. ....-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

The Richmond Journal (Radical) says that
the Committee of Nine asked Congress for
universal suffrage and universal amnesty
''That Congress will grant them the first half,
with which they ought to be satisfied, as it is
not often that sutton in Court gets more than
half of his demand" Now, this is what we
''outsiders in the present condition of things,
would call adding insult to injury -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
-OFFICERS

OFFICERS:
CLARENCE II. CLARK, President
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and ExccU.
tive Committee.
HENRY ID. COOKE, Vice-President
EMERSON w. PEET, Secretly and ActuAry.
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MARINE LIST.

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, FEB. g
ARRIVED.
Steamer Empire. Price. Now York. to n.
Eldrdge 81 Co.
Steamer E. G. knight. Trsvers, New York.
TO Hooe, Wedderburn u Co.
SAILED.
Steamer Virginia, Drew, New York, by NJ.
Eldridge & Co. .4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

BRANCH OFFICE:
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA,
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CASH CAPITAL.................... 81 900, 900.
PAID ~ FULL.
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NJ ITO N A L
CHARTERED BY SPECIAL ACT Of
CONGRESS,

APPROVED J ULY rs, Il
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
- Office Fairfax and Georgetown
Turnpike Company,

Falls Church. Va Jan. ., I6OJ.
a meeting of the Stockholders Of the Fairfax
and Georgetown Turnpike Co. will be held a
O'Clock IN a full Attendance is earnestly
requested, as business cf Importance will be
brought before the meeting. BY order Of the
Board of Directors. w. II. DANIEL, Sec.
Fairfax CO., Va, ian 25-la4w