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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

The annual meeting of the stockholders OF
the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad was
held at Marlboro, Nd, last Wednesday. The
report Of the President, (which is encouraging
for the prospects of the road) was read and a.
doptel. The engineer states that but for the
legal delays interposed against its progress, the
road would have been completed and running
from Baltimore to Washington, and Upper
Marlboro, by March next. The Engineer
also declares that the road can and will stI II be
completed during the next summer, if it re
ceives tho hearty CO operation of all those in
terested. The former Board of Directors, be
ing entirely accep table, was continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

SUIT AGAINST AN OLD CoLLEcToR.-Th
Federal Government has instituted suit in the
U. S. circuit court against the securities of the
late Col. William NJ. Harrison, formerly COL
lector Of the port of Richmond, for the recovery
Of certain funds belonging to the U. S. in his
possession at the outbreak Of the war. The
money was turned over to the Confederate
Government after the sec, ssion of Virginia.
Col. Harrison's securities were William +.
Richie, Larkn W. Glazetrook, and r, D.
Haskins Mr.. Glazebrook is now dead Mr.
Richie resides in New York.
This is one of the many suits brought by the
Government against delinquent offce-h olders
to which the decision OF Chief Justice Chase,
at the last term of the United States circuit
court for this district seems to apply 10 the
case of the U. s. VS.. John f. Wiley, delin
quent Office holder, the defendants counsel
pleaded the statute of limitations as bar to
the proceedings. The court decided the point
well taken, notwithstanding the intervening
years during which the U. S. Government was
not recognized nor its laws enforced 10 this
State. and directed that the suit be dismissed
and the obligations of the defendant discharged.
Rich. Dis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

An adjourned session Of the spring term OF
the U. s. circuit court will commence in Rich
mond on the 18th inst Efforts have been made
to procure q continuance, as the court room Is
now undergoing repairs, but the District
Attorney writes that the business before the
court is imperative, and must be attended to
without further delay.
Joseph T. Wilson, colored man, has been
appointed gauger of liquors for the second COL
lection district. He qualified on Thursday be-
fore Z. I. Barry, clerk of the y. S. court, and
gave bonds in the sum of $40, 900 for the faith
fui performance of his duties
The Richmond Journal says Gov. Wells
will, we understand, resign as soon as the proc
lamation of Gen. Candy is issued, and Mr..
Walker will then be installed.
Mr. W. w. Lewis, of Brunswick county,
who was shot at and wounded lately by man
named Lett, is not dead, as was reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

LoUDoUN COUNTY, VA.-We were blessed,
in this section OF LoudouD, on Saturday last,
with very fine rain. We regret to learn the
Northern portion Of the county had but light
shower.
The reputation for good order aud attendance
which Loudoun camp meeting has ever en-.
loyed, was fully sustained at the camp nearHills-
boro, which commenced Cd Friday last
The numerous friends of Rev. MIR. Shoaff
will be glad to learn that he is now considered
as out OF danger, -LeeS6urg Washinotonirn,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

1t is stated that the official figures at the
Treasury Department show that the South has
more money at the present time than any other
agricultural portion of the country, North
East, or West. The crops in that section are,
as general thing, excellent" We hope that
this may turn out to be correct statement,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04
MARRIED.,

On Thursday morning, September I'd, 1863
at the residence of Mr.. Rotert Green, near
Bealeton station. Fauquier county. by Rev. A..
Il. Bennett, WIN. d. BENNETT, of Fauquier
county, to Mrs MARY +. CHAPMAN, of
Bowling Green, Caroline county-botn Of Vir-
GINA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

The Baltimore American says :-"President
Grant on Wednesday assured Kentucky Rad
zeal Republican that he had not made all the
removals from Office he intended to make, and
that in future appointments he intended to
recognize the claims of Union Soldiers. and
give them preference, but that all his appoint
ments should be good, sound Radicals"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

Some Of the visitors to the White Sulphur
Springs from the Northern States, acknowledge
the uniform attention and politeness of Gen.
Lee to ladies from the North, at the Springs,
irquiring their names, presenting them to his
friends, and endeavoriug to make the time pass
agreeably to them. He is model gentleman
as well as model soldier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

Powers. the American sculptor, in Italy, is
said to be "spiritualist, and to be believer
in manifestations, animal magnetism, and the
moving of solid bodies, By means as yet unex-
planned by purely scientific men. He af6rms
that he has himself seen and experienced these
spiritual manifestations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

Upon September 8. l75l, the new style
or change of days was introduced, eleven days
being dropped from the record, and the Sd
being declared to be legally the 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

A hat merchant in New York, to get rid OF
his old stock, gave away on Thursday five hun.
,dred tiles, mostly all OF straw and very few
fashionable. The crowd clamoring for these
fayors was very large
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

Judge Coleman, of this State, has been
caught on bolrd steamboat by "correspon.
dent" OF q Northern paper, interviewed, -
and his opinions and conversations reported
aud published. Gentlemen in the South will
have TO beware of talking with "iuterviewers. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

The Richmond Wing thinks that it would
he more convenient to the members OF the Leg
ii Gen. Candy were to direct that
body to assemble some time in November
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

Thurlow Weeds autobiography is now in
the press. He has been engaged upon it for
some time. Mr. Weed will be seventy two on
the 18th Of next November. His life has been
varied and eventiul. Sixty Of his seventy two
years were spent among newspapers and poll
ticians in New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

A correspondent OF the London Athen@um,
writing from Naples, gives some interesting
information respecting the means employed by
Professor Abbate, Of that city, for preserving
the human body after death. 1t is said to be
entirely successful. The same process, it is
said, is applied to the preservation OF fresh
meat for use, almost any reasonable leRgth OF
time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

Tx SECRETARY STANTON and family are at
Woltsborough, Vt. Mr.. Stanton, says cor
respondent, is but shadow Of his former self
He rests quietly upon the piazza, watching his
children at their play, contrast to the vivaciy
of the other guests, or he walks now and then
slowly, sometimes with assistance. He is thin
and pale, and in slow. feeble tones, responds
to the greetings of others. Perhaps Mr.. Stan
ton, in his misery, will be able to realize the
pain, sorrow and wrong, it was in his power,
as Secretary Of War, to inact upon thousands
of his countrymen We wish him no greater
evil than daily consciousness OF the wrongs
done by him, and through him, to others
Nsr York Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04
FANCY GOODS, &c.
FANCY GOODS, &C.
"Ol FOR BARG A | NSI
1-nAnnrrMIny

FAVORABLE OPPORTUNITY
Bargains in Irish Linens.
Bargains in Dress Trimmings.
Bargains in Linen Towels.
Bargains in Handkerchief
Bargains in HCsery.
Bargains in Clio. es.
Bargains in Hoop Skirts
Bargains iPPsrasos.
Bargains In Sun Umbrellas.
Bargains in Check Muslins.
Bargains in Jaconet Csmbrics.
Bargains in Silk Fans.
Bargains in Fancy Fans.
Bargains in Hair Brushes.
Bargains IN Tooth Brushes.
Bargains in Perfumery.
BARGAINS in Collars and Cuff.
From this day until the arrival Of Fall stock,
Goth September) propose to offer special ad-
yantsges to purchasers of the goods above spe-
cited, as well as other goods IN STOCK
CHAs. w. GREEN.
san3-.10, 6S King street.
CHARLES w. GREEN
IS KING STREET.
REAL HAIR REAL HAIR
A magnificent assortment OF
GENUINE HAIR GOODS
of every description, consisting of
HAIR BRAIDS,
FRONT BRAIpS,
FRIZZES, sc.
Warranted best quality Satisfaction guar
antecd, both rs to quality and price.
Tho large and rapidly increasing trade tor
the above goods would indicate that the lhauce-
ments offered arc real, At
CHAS. w. GREENS,
sen slot 6S King street
A RrlFlcIAL HAIR'
ARTIFICIAL HAIR
of every escrption known to the trade.
TEE JAPAN BEAIOSl
THE JAPAN BRAIDS
OF which | sell only the best manufactured ana
the finest substitute known for genuine hsir'
and the great quantity sold attest their popu-
lsrty.
Small SIZE SOC largest sizs. Soc; Will DO Tor,
werded by mail to any address, upon receipt OF
SO or 81 cen::
CHAS. w. GREEN,
san 3-10t 60 King street.
ZEPHYR WORSTED!
ZEPHYR WORSTEDt
Wholesale AND EETAILl
BEST IMPORTEDl
NEW GOODS
LARGE STOCK
LOWEST PKiCEol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

The Richmond State Journal heads its notice
of the recent gratifying news from Washington,
concerning affairs in Virginia, with the words
Farewell Test OATH 1t also, now, states,
that the Test Oath has been Aourished about
the heads Of the Conservatives, to take the met
tie out Of them ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

The poet Longfellow arrived at New \ ork,
from Europe, on The steamer China, on. Tues
Gay evening,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

The annual meeting of the American Asso.
citation of Spiri;ualists, was held in Buffalo,
on Tuesday last At this meeting it is Fravely
stated, in an account of its proceedings, "
Mr. F. f. Gouriay recited poem purportiug
to have come from William Shakespeare,
through the mediumship of Miss Lizzie Dut-
ton, 1t was evidently intended to qualify, if
not to combat, several statements made By Mr..
Shakespeare in Hamct's famous soiloquy, "To
be or not to be-" The poem, 50 :aled, was
principally made up Of quotations from Ham
let. Julius Caesar, and others of Mr., Shaks.
peare's plays" Such nonsense, is certainly
enough to evoke the spirit OF "Mr. Shaks-
pearc, if indeed, one could rise from the dead,
IN these days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

Mr.. Henry Labouchre, nephew OF the late
Lord Taunton, and an NJ. P. from MiddIesex,
is on his way to visit the UOited States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

The Boston Transcript says that the sending
to this country of the false report of conspl-
racy on board a United States frigate I'm
dictates most fagitious want OF care and
Judgment on the part Of the management OF
"the Associated Press located in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

The London Times, in an editorial article on
the Byron scandal, says that Mrs. Stoves
story is a faithful reproduction of Lady Byron's
statement to her lawyers. but contends that
Lady Byron was a victim Of deusion, and
lmagiued her husband to be insane. The Pail
Mall Gazette believes Mrs. Stoves story cor
rect, and that more remains to be tod. The
Morning Post denounces Mrs. Stoves pubica
ton as unauthorized and breach OF confidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

The Convention 10 consider the subject OF
removing the National Capital from Washing
toa to St. Louis meets with but little favor, ex
cept in Missouri. The st. Louie Republican
recommends the abandonment for the pre-
sent" OF the proposed convention movement,
on the ground that it would be preiudicial 10
the undertaking to arouse antagouisms by To-
calizng the agitation at ST. Louis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

Mr.. JOHN ANGLER SMITH, Some wee X or
two since a paragraph appeared in the local
department OF this paper stating that an 10
dictment had been made against this gentle
man by the grand Jury Of Charles City county
for the exhibition OF obscene pictures. We have
lust seen that indictment, and fni that it does
not sustain the statement. II makes no charge
about pictures at all and the charge that Is
made is altogether frivolous deserving to be
treated with contempt by any jury or court in
any community whatever. We are sure that
the accusation was brought under momentary
excitement, and are satisfied that it can receive
no consideration whatever at the hands OF the
court or the people Of Charles City. - R'Ch
DNp0th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04
ALEXANDRIA.

Tue SITUATION IN YIRGINIA.-We have
been most agreeably disappointed at the opinion
OF Attorney General Hoar, in relation to the
situation in Virginia. After the reported
conversation with General Candy when he was
interviewed" and his explicit declaration
that he was sure to be sustained by the Attor-
ney General, 10 his exaction Of the test-oath,
we thought the door was closed. We feel now
relieved and gratifed. We have a revival of
hope Tor the future, although the whole matter
has to come again before Congress, and We,
from the past, have no right to be absolutely
certain as to the action of that body. Still,
as far as it goes, the prospect is encouraging
at this time. We take it for granted that the
Commanding General will very soon put forth
his proclamation announcing the result OF the
election in July, calling upon Governor Walker
TO assume the gubernatorial duties OF the State,
and converting the Legislature in session ac'
eordipp 10 the terms OF the act OF April, 1869
As all these things seem TO be legal and regu-
lar. Our ardent wish is that affairs may now
work more smoothly than they have worked
heretofore. What we most desire is the resto-
ration of peace, and the reinstatement OF Vir-
pinia in its rights as State, under the Con-
stilution.
The text Of Attorney General Hoar 8 opinion
is not yet published, but, TO quote from the
BaltimoreAun. which We believe takes cor
rect view Of the subject, judging from the alb
stract of its contents a. furnished, 1t s,t per-
NIT meeting of the Legislature and avoid the
whole matter Of the test oath for the members,
by deierring all action on anything but the
constitution till after the meeting OF Congress.
For the preliminary work of submitting the
constitution, With their action upon it, to Con
rress, the taking of the oath by the members
il not necessary, but they cannot, meantime,
pass laws, the Legislature being only provl-
sional body till the constitution and the action
of that body on it are approved by Congress.
Then the Legislature will become the Leesla
ture Of Virginia, aud the provisions OF the
State constitution fixing the qualifications Of
members of the Legislature necessarily prevail,
the requirements Of the reconstruction act;
being superseded so fur as rginia is concern
ID The fifteenth amendment to the United
states constitution will probably be ratified By
the Legislature by large majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04
ICEl ICEl

Having just finished discharging Is cargo OF
Ice, and having made arrangements to DO sup
piled regularly with the same during the sum
mer, am now prepared to furnish my custom
ers and the public generally witn all the leo
they may want, at the lowest market rates.
nv I-tf z, q. ATWELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04
sep3-lnt
NJ OF G f.

n Office.
Parties contemplating LIFE ASS RANCE
will fad it to their advantage to consult WISE
& Co, at their Office, No 81 King street, before
assuring and obtain from these gentlemen who
will cheerfully give them attention, information
in regard to tho mode of business, the BENEFITS,
Sc, &c, of the company or companies that
they may wish 10 insure in. Monthly and year.
" statements Of all frst-class Fire ard Life
Insurance Cos. always on hand, and free for
the inspection Of any. 1t is well TO know a
company before catering into it as a policy
holder aug 2j--lwif
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

The London Tunes has quite a laudatory ar
ticle upon Boston and its surroundings, and
says that Harvard has educated Boston, just
as Boston has educated the United States !"
And the Baltimore American says that all
rejecting men will admit the substantial JUS
tice of the remark" There is not a particle
either Of truth or justice in the assertion. Bos-
ton has less Influence upon the country, In any
respect. then any other large city in the land
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04
THO THE PUBLIC.

A large as sOrtment of STONEWARE, JARS,
SC, suitable for the season. on hand and for
sale in any quantity. at living prices.
N. B.-A lot Of DAMAGED WARE Mt
great sacrifice
Call at the old established Pottery No. 1877
Wilkes street, near Washington street.
aug l7-eo2m 5. &. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

NORFOLK AND GREAT " EsTERN RAILROAD.
We learned last night that the President and
Directors OF the Norfolk and Great Western
Railroad Company, at their meeting 10 THIS
civ Yesterday afternoon, concluded highly
important contract with the American and
German immigration and Land Company, rep
resented here by General Imboden. The CON
tract promises the greatest benefit to the com
pany, to the immigrants and to the section OF
country through which the proposed railway
will pass. We arc not at this time informed
OF the terms of the agreement, but have the
assurance of the gentlemen referred to that it
will be vastly beneficial to all the interests
concerned. Rich. Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04
Order from Gen. Candy
Relating 10 Commissioners in { han

Relating TO Commissioners in than
Gerry.
For the information ct Commissioners in
Charcery and others having business before
the Circuit Courts, We publish the following
order received this morning by Judge Hill!
Ho'Rs FIRST MILITARY DISTRICT
STATE OF VIRGINIA,
RICHMOND, September |, 1869. } =.
To Hon. Lysander Hi, Ju{ge Of hc 9th Jti'-
c,al Circuit Virginia:
SIR: Advertng to the Office OF CommlS
sioner in Chancery, and the manner OF hlHng
vacancies created by the operations OF General
Orders No. SO, current series, from these head
quarters, am instructed by the Commanding
General to inform you that the joint resolution
of Congress OF February, 1869, requires that
all appointments to civil Office shall be made by
the district commander. All applications TOR
such appointments are referred to the courts
by which the appointments would ordinarily
be made, and upon their recommendation or
nomination the order Of appointment will be
made if the nominees meet the conditions OF
qualification required by law.
Special commissioners cannot be appointed
unless they can take the oath OF office which
the law requires; but the General Command
ing sees no objection to allowing the old COM
missioners to complete the unfinished business
in their hands, if such completion Is confined
to such clerical work as will render their pre-
yious action ineligible and does not involve
the exercise of judicial functions:
In other cases, when the unfinished business
is turned over to the Few commissioner, IL IS
obviously lust that the officer removed should
be compensated for the services rendered by
him, and this should b, regulated by the
court.
You will please report the appointments al
ready made, in order that they may be COM
firmed and announced. Very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
T.. S. HEINTZELMAN,
Aide de Camp,
Acting Assistant Adjutant General.
Official G. A. HARTwELI,
Rreyet Lieut.. Colonel u. S. A.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04

WASHINGTON ITEMS. The committee ap-
pointed by the Secretary Of the Interior to
examine and report on the bids for fuel for the
Interior Department find that the lowest bid
der for white ash coal is s. p. Brown & Co. las
follows: Wilkesbarre coal per ton. S779; Lo
Gust Mountain coal, per ton, $40; red ash
coal per ton, $S.43; aud white oak wood per
cord, 1919.
The condition of Secretary Rswlin's health
continues precarious but his physicians, while
they do not pronounce him out OF danger,
think that with proper care he may soon re-
cover.
The coal trade is Increasing daily, and the
project contemplated OF employing 600 ton
steamers for coal transportation is engaging the
serious attention of the several coal companies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-04
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

~
The tax bills duo the City Council of AIexan-
dra for the year 1861. are now due, and IN
the hands OF the Collectors, who can be found
st their Office, in the market building from a
III. to p. m. a discount of 70 per cent will be
allowed on all bills paid in current funds on or
before the 1t of October.
GEO. +. Blackjack,
Col Northern Dist.
S. X. FIELD,
aug l2-tf Col. Southern Dist.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-11
HONOR TO THE Bra We.
BY HORTENSIA.

BY H0RTENSIA.
Each heart-harp thrills deeper tone,
And from its chords wild music sweeps,
AS memory bends above the sod
Where one lone, humble patriot sleeps;
And Southern women scatter flowers
Where e'er bur Southern heroes lie,
To be retwined in immortelles
And crown their brows beyond the sky.
Aud where the nightly stars look down,
To watch the SAUNDERS of the brave,
Soft music floats from unseen harps
With dewy breath DER each lone grave ;
Aud roses that we cannot see
Are strewn above the soldiers tomb,
Through endlese ages there to shed
Their fragrant breath and sweet perfume.
The ground is sacred where they lie,
The flowers above them cannot fade;
Our South is holier-in her arms
Her noble, cherished dead are laid.
And in the hearts grand temple chants
A sad voice when we mourn the slain,
Say, would you call your loved ones back
To wear your ever-galling chain ?"
And yet we grieve. Though tear, nor pain,
Nor cloud above, has ever yet
biumcu Ouo UiiSuO ihcihoiy ol'0uoSO-
Those whom we never can forget
For rivers ran in crimson tide,
Aud War was the wild music tone,
And then our darling ones were laid
In soldiers graves-alone, alone.
Yet not alone, oh, noble dead,
For Freedom darby sleeps with you,
Aud each puleation of our hearts
TO our loved dead is ever true;
And in our soldiers lowly graves
Full well know that roses bloom,
Aud breathe their sweet aroma round
Amid the darkness of the tomb.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-11
GOOD NIGHT.


Go! go my lips have babe thee many
times;
Turn eye and foot away from me;
Like far off bells, my heart would have its
chimes
Unheard-unseen-u thee.
Good night! for thee, sweet dreams and
pleasant rest;
For me remains an endless care
One changeless thought of torture uncon-
fest,
To know-see- feel-and yet in silence
bear.
Good night! lay impulsive hands in
thine,
MY words have now broken tone;
A sweet clear look from eyes SO dear to
mine,
Good night and am l left alone
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-08-11
ID EscuE GRASS SEED-For sale
va. hv II. ST. JOHN.

~ Governor elect Walker, of Vir-
oinia. was serenaded at Binghampton,
Rev York, on Friday night. He
made a speech in response, saying
his election in Virginia was the tn
umph of reconstruction measures
eyee earpet-baggers.