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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-24

BREvETIEs. Another fine day. Bushes:
lively. and everybody preparing for Christmas
A very large quantity of poultry has beer
brough, to market, within the last few days
Turkeys were selling in the market house
this morning at 2j cts. per pound, A high
price.
The Dig hog at MIR. Bossarts stall 10 the
market, handsomely dressed attracted much
attention.
Ii the boys would spend their Christmas
money In buying good books, or useful articles,
instead of squanderng it 10 guapowder and
fire crackers. they would make by the opera
ton.
We nave never known the confectionery
stores in town TO be better supplied with
Christmas cakes AMI candies ami other such
articles than they are to-day
Partri1ges we're selling in market, this morn
ing, at . Cts. piece.
The children Of 81. PAul's church Parish
School, and their mothers, Were han i-omely
entertained at the lecture room Of that church
by the ladies OF the CONGREGATION this evening.
Mr.. Alexander Brown, the Inventor OF the
new oil for heating purposes, has gone TO New
York to make arrangements Tor bringing the
same into general use.
Christmas trees were plentiful this morning.
The steamer Wawaset, the only boat now On
the river route, left here this morning with
full freight and many passengers for Cone river.
The signs for good day TO morrow are
cheering.
A fight took place ru bpari the Mary land
ferry boat Virginia. yesterday evening", Just
previous to her starting on her five o'clock
trip, between TWO of her passengers, during
which one Ut those engaged was roughly
handled, though not seriously Injured.
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* WAKEFIELD ~ HALL.
nd pure haze one oi ia. sc beant.i'.i
ltit.E SET,
F0H IQtR Cdri31 Ma the:t
Tney nave also cao;ce cJ!Act.oA 0! sia-
Hair Brushes and GOm,s, an IGaEy otne-
useful and ornamental articles dec 22-i~
4 OnK, READ
A II Ebrf S %.
Are low di:p'sviug iteif large and ysried IS
soitmenJ 81 ChElrtMa > fRES5N fj fortthe
old nnJ Young.
Work BuAa.. Glove Boxes, Wi,.ing Desks.
Vases AMI Mamie Ornaments. Walking Bsbie>,
Nelocipetcs Clappins Esbcs, Grccisn Benz
Rsbie-, re. Sets. Carriages. Bcds:oeds.
Hobby Horses. Wagons. Rogers, Wo;tenholn'.
n eeaum and other celebrated Cutlery.
Orr toys were purchased at the largest New
York importers and auction houses, and Will
be sJld very low. Call and examine AZ
A. II, MOTT s. CO.'S,
DOOR 50 King street.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-24

DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT The amateur
dramatic corps Of tho Entracht, assisted by
some professional talent from Washington and
Baltimore, will, on the nicht OF the 2lst INST
AT Eintracht Hall, give IA representation VI IA
Est Baron, one If the most amusing pieces III
the German language. The theatrical repre-
septations az Einirach; Hall have heretofore
Leen nroduced in excellent style, but the piece
10 be- rendered on New Years eve, WILL 1t is
said. excel all previous performances. a hn'
ted number Of admission tickets will be issued
for the occasion, which can be obtained at place
20 Be- mentioned in future advertisements
CnURCu SERVICES TOMORROW. -SeIViIe
will be conducted in all the Episcopal churches
to.morrow morning, commencing at eleven
O'Clock a. m. The Rev. Mr. Smiley will preach
to morrow evening at } o clock IN the 'llse'
Chapel
The services at ST. Mays church will DO "a
follows Solemn Mas at 45 Il. M. Oth''
masses will follow until 10 a. III. Solemn
Mass at | 4. IN. NGspers at I p. III Inc '''
wees Will be conducted by the Rev. Me>Srs
Wiget, Dt Maria, Krocs, and roale.
tRREeuLARnY Since Wednesday lat ,hef'
has been great irregulariiy il th9 arrival an'
departure of the Aqua Creek mail boats Lat
boat due here before daylight this morning al'
not arrive until nearly nine O'Clock, and TIT
boat that should have lett here at han pas
seven did DOT start until about eleven O'Clock
One of the two boats on the Inc Is out oil oruer
and the other hos to make both the day an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-24

An IMPORTANT NOTICE.
TO THE LADIES OF ALEXANDRIA,.
MRS. &. L. SIM 7 ) y n,
No. l25 King street,
Will open on Monday, December 2olh, An
elegant assortment Of
FANCY GOODS AND MOTIONS
of sll kinds in connection with her Nj LII r
RY business.
Also handsome CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
Prices 10 suit the times and terms cash.
dec ID
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-24

NEW BUCKWHEAT, Corn Meal, Homi
" nv. and Family and Extra Flour in store
and for sale by ,rc,pu
dec lG FkEb. RFChhh.
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D(Nl A. WALL,
~ 20l King st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02
FOREIGN,

LoYnoS, June 1.-The Neps is graft.
fed to find that Grants Administration is
policy OF Cancellation and peace, on the
question of the relations Of England and
the United States. 1t is anxious to know
the basis on which the new deliberations
are to be conducted, and adds: But If
Mr.. Motley's suggestions to Lord Clareu.
don are pervadsd by the spiri. breathed
at Liverpool, the Americans may reason.
ably hope for success. England would
be content to accept q settlement ar
ranged By Lord Clarendon and Me-. Mot
ley"
The Telegraph says any proposals
made by Mr.. Motley will be weighed on
their merits. England. having made her
protest against Mr.. Tanners doctrine,
has dismissed II from consideration.
The Star rsioices in the friendly re-
marks made by the new American Min
lister.
DUBLIN, June Lit is rumoTed that
Earl Spencer, Lord Lieutenant Of Ire
land, is about 10 resign.
Paris, June 1.-The Herdlds special
says a splendid farewell American ban
quet Was given to General Dix at the
Grand Hotel last night Between three
and four hundred persons were present
Washburne, the Generals successor, Bur
lingame, and Bullock, Of Massachusetts,
we're guests. Mr. Cavdine, Of New York,
presided. General Dix, in response to
the toast Of his health, delivered an elo-
quent speech, thanking the assembly foE
the compliment paid him. he reviewed
the past progress and referred TO the iu
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02
THE CITY COUNCIL.

The City Council meets this evening
again, we are informed, and it is to be
hoped they may consider, favoraoly, the
proposition of T. E. Brown & Co.. who
have performed faithfully their contract
in laying most excellent pavement,and
thereby improving the condition and APP
pearance Of our streets so much. 1t IS
merely question of business to be con-
sidered by the Board Of Aldermen, who
should deal even-handed justice To both
the city and Messrs. Brown Il Go. The
city is without doubt liable for the work
done, and should make the best trade
possible-one that would be just and
equitable between all parties concerned.
We have confidence in the Board, and
hope they will view this matter in its
proper light.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02
United States Government vs.. Gen.
BeaureR ard.

Mr.. r. W. Clark, Third Auditor of
The Treasury, found on his accession TO
Office in Washington, a few weeks ago,
that General Beauregard was indebted to
the United States Government in the
sum of ten dollars and fifty cents. A
communication sent to General Beaure-
gard, asking settlement, ELECTED a re-
ply, in which the General saysl
in answer 10 this claim, beg leave
to inclose you herewith the duplicates OF
my account, amounting to $l65 so, for
transportation from West Point, N. Y,
to New Orleans, La, in January and
February, 1861, in obedience to War
Department Orders No. 10, o copy of
WHICH is herewith inclosed, marked A,
relieving me from duty as superintendent
Of the United States Military Academy,
and sending me back TO my former post
at New Orleans. Ny account for trans
portation vas presented for payment 10
Colonel d. d. Tompkins, Assistant
Quartermaster General in New York,
the Qusrtermastef Department here
being out of funds at the time-on the 23d
Of February, ls6l-but it was not paid
by him as per copy OF his letter herewith
iuclosed, marked B, to the Qaarternaster
General at Washington. i has never vet
been settled. You will, therefore. please
deduct therefrom the amount (sl0 50)
claimed by you in your letter Of the FIRST
instant, end remit TO me the balance at
your earliest convenience. will remark
for the information Of your department,
that my resignation from the military
service Of the United States was accepted
to take effect on the 10th day Of Febru-
airy, 1861"
The squaring Of the account which is
thus demanded by General Bea1rsgard
will be refused under the act Of March,
1861, which forbids the payment of any
claims on the United States to parties
engaged in the late rebellion which ac-
crued previous 10 18th Of April, 1861.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June Lit is said that
Lewis Douglass, the colored printer, was
yesterday transferred from " case" to the
position of copy-holder. This action
would seem to place the queotion of the
admission of colored members to the
Typographical Union out of the control
of such organization, as copy-holders are
not required to be members Of such
Union; but the issue having been raised,
it will probably be pressed to decision.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02

In the circuit court for Talbot county,
Maryland, it was decided last week that
under the laws of that State woman,
after the death of her husband, can re-
cover, by suit at law against his execu-
tors, money belonging to the wife and
loaned to the husband during the marri-
age. The suit was brought by a Mrs.
Barton against the executors of her late
husband, William Barton, for near 1000
and interest, money belonging to her
in her own right, and which she loaned
to her husband after the marriage. The
court gave decision in favor Of the
plaintiff for the full amount of the prin-
cipal with interest. The defendants
counsel took exceptions to the decision
of the court, and the case may go to the
Court of Appeals for review. Baltimore
american.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02

rise and all is tranquility and cheerful
ness. l have seen England pass three
or four times through such critical sea
sons as / have described. Threugh such
seasons the United States will have 70
pass in the course Of the next century, II
not Of this. How will you pass through
them?
/ heartily wish you good deliverance.
But nv reason and wishes are at war, and
I cannot help foreboding the worst. 1t
il quite plain that your Government will
never be able to restrain distressed and
discontented majority. For with you the
majority is the Government, and has the
rich, who are always q minority, abso-
lutely at its mercy. The day will come
when in the State of New York multi
tude Of people. none of whom has had
more than half breakfast or expects to
have more than half dinner, will choose
a Legislature. Is it possible to doubt
what sort of Legislature will be chosen Z
On one side is statesman preaching pa
thence, respect for vested rights, and strict
observance of public faith. On the other
hand is demagogue ranting a6out the
tyranny of capitalist usurers, and asking
why anybody should be permitted to
drink champagne and ride in q carriage,
while thousands of honest folks are In
want of necessaries. Which OF the two
candidates is likely to be preferred by o
workingman who hears his children cry
for more bread2 l seriously apprehend
that YOU will, in some such season OF
ndversity as have described, dc things
which will prevent prosperity from re-
turning; that you will act like people
would 10 a year of scarcity, devour all
the seed corn, and thus make the next
year year not of scarcity, but OF abso-
lutte famine. ~,
There will be, fear, spoliation. The
spoliation will increase distress. The
distress will produce fresh spoliation.
There is nothing to stay you. Your Con-
stitution is all sail and no anchor. AS l
said before, when society has entered
on this downward progress, either civIli-
cation or liberty must perish. Either
some Cesar or Napoleon will seize the
reins of government with strong hand,
or your Republic will be as fearfully
plundered and laid waste by barbarians
in the twentieth century as the Roman
Empire was in the fifth, with this differ
euce, that the Huns and Vandals, who
raysged the Roman Empire, came
from without, and that your Huns
and Vandals will have been engen-
dered within your country by your
own Institutions. Thinking this, of
course | cannot reckon Jefferson among
the benefactors of mankind; l readily
admit that his intentions were good and
his abilities considerable. Odious stories
have been circulated about his private
life; but | do not know on what evidence
those rest, and think it probable that
they are false, or monstrously exagger-
ated. | have no doubt that shall derive
both pleasure and information from your
account of him.
/ have the honor to be, dear sir, your
faithful servant, T. B. MACAULAY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02
NEW YORK.

New York, June 1.-The Heralds
London special says: "Mr. Motley, it is
understood to-day, addressed letter 10
Lord Clarendon, informing him Of his
arrival in London, and officially request
ing the appointment of a day for the pre-
sentation Of his credentials. AS the
Prince of Wales holds a levee o-dsy,
tomorrow has been named as the more
fitting time for tho ministerial introduc-
ton"
Mr.. Moran, Charge dAgairss, at
tended the levee and was presented.
The burden of the newspaper articles
published here to-day, on the subject of
Mr.. Motley's arrival, are generally to the
effect that the writers find in his speech
in Liverpool an indication of the spirit
of the Instructions given to him by Pres
ident Grant.
The Pail Mall Gazette boasts that
America has backed down before British
pluck, and that under these circum-
stances the arrival of the new Minister is
of small Importance; and the best result
they anticipate from Mr.. Motley's mis-
sion is, that his duties will afford him
sufficient leisure to prosecute his historic
cal studies,
The steamship Manhattan, from Liver
pool, arrived.
Senator Casserly, Hon. D. o. Mills, j
W. Simonton, G. r. Fitch, and other
prominent Californiaus, left here yesier-
day by rail for San Francisco.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02
The President and the Conservative
Committee from Virginia.

Wash. Cor. Charleston Courier. May 26.l
The President has had another, and, no
doubt, final interview, with the Conserva-
tive Committee from Virginia, in rela-
ton to the article Of the State Constitu-
tons for county organic itions. The
Presidents own suggestions in opposi-
ton to that article were repeated to him
and again acknowledged as very weighty.
He had said that the plan would answer
for densely peopled State like Massa-
chusetls, but would be too expensive and
troublesome for a sparse population. He
listened With courtesy to all the views pre-
sented by the committee, but finally OBJ
iected to the proposed exception of the
article on the ground that it was the only
provision under which the education Of
the blacks could be provided for and Sc
cured. Therefore, it is now certain that
the Constitution. il adopted, must be
taken with the county and township or
ganization. In some counties, where the
blacks predominant, they can vote them
selves into all the local Offices. On the
other hand the Legislature is to fix the
salaries of all these officers, and it will be
proposed thet they shall be honorary and
not comparative, The hlack Ks are in a
minority in Virginia, and their numbers
are diminishing very rapidly by reason
of emigration and mortality. While the
demand and supply Of white labor in
oreases there is less room for the blacks,
and they must 20 South to the cotton
fields for employment
A Texas Committee hss also waited on
the President, and urged an early day for
the constitutional election in that State,
so that the State may be represented at
the next session. The President ex-
pressed his hearty concurrence in their
views, and said that he would tx a day
for the election, quite as early as General
Reynolds would deem advisable. 1t will
be before November, and perhaps as early
| as August,
Mr.. Motley, the President says, did not
90 without instructions, No He went,
as General Butler says, With INSTRUCTIONS
to do nothing and say nothing about the
Alabama claims. He is not 10 offer to
John Bull the dish of humble pie " pre-
pared by Mr.. Sumner, and as to which,
| Punch, IN its clever carioatuTe, makes
Reverdy johnson say, i've dined with
him good deal lately, and he won't eat
that III promise you"
The President and Secretary Fish may
well hesitate, as they do, before they
commit this Government TO the view
taken by Mr., Sumner upon the effect Of
our blockade. That our blockade just
fed the recognition Of belligereHcy, there
can be little doubt. The United States
Supreme Court so considered it Fol-
instance, there was The case Of the Hia-
Waiha, vessel and cargo belonging tc
citizens Of the Confederate States, sail
ing from Busnos Ayres and bound for
New York, before her master knew Of the
war or Of The blockade. Ths vessel vas
captured and held by our courts to be 9
good prize, under the prize laws. Thu
the blockade was not merely municipal
recognition as Mr.. Sumner holds.
LEO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02

A little son Of Henry Wallis, Esq,
residing near Abingdon, Hartford eopniY,
Md, was bitten on the arm By mad dog
on Saturday. The dog was a strange
one in the neighborhoOd and was after
wards killed. We learn that the wound
was q slight one, and vas inflicted
through the clothing, 80 that il is hoped
there may not be great danger to the life
Of the little sufferer. 1t will be remem-
bered that about six months ago another
son Of the same gentleman was bitten by
q mad dog, but BY reason Of the protec-
ton offered by his clothing. the virus did
not enter the wound, and be escaped
without serious ipjary,-Belair Kgis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02
President Chamber of Commerce.

NV BOOKS at the Catholic Bookstore,
1854 Second street:
Impressions of Spain Lady Her
bert,
"Glimpses Of Pleasant Homes" by a
Sister of Mercy.
Eudoria, Tale of the 9th Century
valentine McClutchy, the Irish
Agent" by Carleton.
"Anne Severia Mrs. Craven.
Halpine's miles OReilly's) Poems.
Hayes Ballads Of Ireland"
Poems Of Thomas pavig.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02

iure prospects of their common county I;
alluded to the completion Of the Pacific
railroad, and said it realized the prophetic
dream and great thought of Columbus, by
opening q western passage from Europe
to the Indies.
After abiding to the ambition of the
American people, tho General said !:
1--WE may trust in Providence for con-
tinuance of our national prosperity ifin
our intercourse with foreign States we
conform to those rules of International
right and obligation which have received
the sanction of the civilized world, de-
handing only that the same maxims of
reciprocal justice shall be sacredly re-
spected by others; that the high seas
shall be recognized as common
pathway, and that all nations shall
be free from all pretension of supe-
riority or arbitrary control. In rela-
ton to France, he said there existed be-
tween America and France from the
earliest period strong bond of affinity,
which should never be forgotten. France
came to our aid at trying period in the
infancy Of our country, and during the
very throes of national prostration she
rendered essential services to Washing
ton by the swords of her soldiers, Ro-
chambeau and Count De Grace; while
D'Estainge, Trainon and the celebrated
Paul Jones at sea unsheated their
swords in the cause of independence
Owing to this fact, Misunderstanding
between the two countries, for nearly
century, have been few, unimportant, and
brief in duration, leaving no ranking
feeling of resentment behind. After an
eloquent tribute to the generosity of Ma
poleon and the worth and virtue of the
Empress, he referred to the qualifca-
tions Of his successor, Mr.. Washburne.
Speeches were subsequently, made by
Burlingame, Washburne and others.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02

MUSICAL. Last evening few ANA
teurs and professional musicians and
members OF the press assembled at the
residence of Rev. DR.. Wheat, on Madi-
son street, to hear some music from Miss
Generes, an accomplished and beautiful
young lady of New Orleans. This lady
has one of the most charming soprano
voices it has ever been our good fortune
to listen to. During the past year she
has been the leading voice in the choir OF
Trinity Church, in New Orleans, and
that she succeeded in satisfying the crit
ical taste of that most fastidious congre-
CATION, guarantees certainty OF her
great excellence. The musical service Of
Trinity has worldwide reputation, and
the vocalzation that has made name for
it, is due to this lady especially. 1t is
impossible for us to discuss the peculiar
merits of her voice, but we are positive
10 stating that it is one of the most Wig
orous, sweet, soft and clear organs that
our good people have ever listened to.
In its ringing and ornamental tones
there are much freshness, Aexiblity and
wonderful beauty. We hope that our
citizens will warmly welcome this lady,
who is not only one of the most thorough
musicians in New Orleans, but also one
of the most cherished and beloved orna-
ments of society in that city. She has
consented, with Mr.. Leo Wheat, the
pianist, to assist Mr.. Henry Farmer at
his concert, next Friday evening, when
the lovers Of music will enjoy rare en-.
tertainment,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02

The vicksbsrg Times of the 18th
says:
A singular specimen of an Indian
relic is on our table, taken from the
ground by Mr.. Will. Harwood, in exca
waiting an Indian mound on the estate of
Mr.. Dckerson Watts, at Magnolia
Grove, near Milldale, in this county.
The specimen before US is evidently q
portion of stone Ratchet or tomahawk,
the upper part presenting the appear
ance of an owls face, when viewed in
front, or of dogs face, when its outline
is examined. 1t is an interesting speci-
men, and we learn that many more of
similar and other kinds were found with
or near it. We are promised further
narticulars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-02
xews in Brlef.

A local editor in the city admits to a
Gaming last night.
Hon. John W. A. Watson, of Holly
Springs, is at the Peabody.
DR.. /. E. Maggie, the well-known lit
erary character "Cousin Nourma,"
leaves this afternoon on a brief trip to
Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Two of the morning papers denouncc
certain Butter Company Of New York
as swindIe. Sorry that they have been
taken in and done for in any such a
manner, but they will take care hereafter
to see which side of their bread is but
tered.
Judge Hunter's prayer for manda
mus compelling Registrar Williams to
issue TO him certificate of election was
refused yesterday by Judge Reeve. The
inference is drawn by some of the old
lady's enemies that she wants On Office of
some kind. This is most unkind. She
never thought Of the like.
We CALL attention to an article, copied
from New York paper, referring to the
Knickerbocker Life Insurance. Co. of N.
Y. 1t speaks for itself. This company has
for it's managers at this point Messrs. s.
R. Clarke Il Co., the branch office, No. Is
Knickerbocker Building, Madison street.
It's general agents are John q. Wilkerson
for Tennessee, E. A. Cole for Mississippi,
Hardin Howsley for Kentucky, Jack
Horne for Arkansas, W. d. Wilkerson,
ST., for West Tennessee.