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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16
ATFYANnRIA GAZETTE ANT VIRGINIA ADVEk1 =
Evrrvsrvr HORSE. STEALING OPERATIONS.

EXTENSIVE HoRsE-STEALING OPERATIONS.
The police have been on the warm scent OF
very extensive horse thieving operations IN the
peighbnhood OF the city during the past SIX
months. and have finally succeeded IN flushing
their game. They have discovered that some
twenty odd horses have been stolen and made
way with. Last night an old negro boatman'
named Shepherd Pcttinger, notorious re-
ceiver Of stolen property. on whose track they
have been for some time, was arrested al NJ.
house on Seventh street; and from Information
obtained from hin. this morning Captain Ear
ker arrested Eieai Bass, who stops at Hlx :
stables on Tenth ,treet The Information
furnished by Pettingcr is to he effect that ne
proes where in the habit OF bringing horses
down here. Which were put up at Bass stables,
and that Bass would sell them aud turn the
money over to him after taking out his share,
and he (Pettipger) would pay the negroes.
Bass says that Pettingcrs statement i, false
That the thieves always gave the horses to the
latter. who brought them TO the stabes him
self. Pettinger at first said he never sold but
three horses; but subsequently admitted he
had sold some ten or twelve. The police are
in fair way to recover goodly number OF
the stolen animals and TO break up this villain
ms organization. -RCh. .j0UWdt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16
ALEXANDRIA.

A Washington dispatch of Friday to the
New York Commercial Advertiser says:-"Ihe
question of enforcing the test-oath in the case
OF the members elect of the Virginia Legisla,
ture has been decided afirmatively by the At.
tOrney General and it will be accordingly en-
forced by Gen. Candy. This action secures
the Virginia Radicals the organization and
control Of the Legislature, insuring also the
election OF Radical Senators from that State "
We publish the various statements, on this
subject, which We find in the newspapers
without knowing the authority on which they
are given. A dispatch from Richmond says
1t is stated on good authority that Gen.
Candy will, within ten days issue his election
proclamation converting the Legislature, APP
plying the iron. clad oath to the members, and
where . member elect cannot tske the oath,
giving his seat to the candidate who received
the next highest vote" This news produces
different feelings among different parties. The
Wells Radicals. who form nine-tenths Of what
was the Radical party, rejoice over it. The
Conservatives are confident that the effect is
to give the State to the Conservatives in 1872,
and permanently thereafter, and the Walker
Republicans who elected their ticket ON the
idea among tho whites that there was to be no
more distranchisemcnt, arc displeased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

ALASKA. Recently Gen. George II. Thomas
has superseded Cen lIalleck in command OF
the Military Division Of the Pacific lie has
already determined to break up the Military
Department OF Alaska and Withdraw all but
two companies from their banishment in that
dreary land of rain, and snow, and mist
These two companies, with q cutter, are to re-
main to protect the seal fisheries the only
traffic of any eonsequP nee whatever in all that
melancholy region.
1.-The protection Of Alaska costs" We are
told, "a large amount of money, and produces
little or no result, except chronic rheumatism,
which spoils in single year two-thirds OF the
troops unfortunate enough to be stationed in
that land OF togs and chills."
So the truth is confessed at last. A territory
costing over seven millions of dollars is now
pronounced to be of no value, except for its
seal fisheries, and these, it was stated in Con-
ereSs last session, were monopozcd by single
Gazet,e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

The Savannah base ball club, whose recent
visit to Charleston wis attended with riot, are
again there by special invitation OF the citizens,
who turned out en- mass Yesterday and re-
ceived them. The blacks kept within doors
although the Radical authorities had armed
police and L. s. troops on the spot for their
special protection. A row is feared
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16
TO LADIES.

NECK RIBBONS AND BOWS OF EVERY
DESCRIPTION,
;5ashes, all coloss, very cheap Grenadines
for Wells, All colors, very cheap.
Also an elegant assortment Of RIBBONS "i
every sbAde and width.
Thread Lsccs AM Blends OF sl widths, and
everything in MILLINERY GOODS, which
have selected myself in Now York within the
last week, with the greatest care. and Am pre-
pared TO sell nil cheap.
An early call is solicited
Mr.. G. l.. SIMPSON,
nv 15-tf No. 10 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

THE N. Y, HERALD AND WELLS The
New York Herald continues to stir up Gov.
Well, with Great viror, In an editorial notice
on Friday, it says:
Again wo hear from another Governor oi
Virginia, Nh. Well, 10y name. We publ he'd
some days apo what we called this highway
mans programme for robbing the people Of
Virginia Of the direct result of their suiiragcs
by delays that would keep the new Governor
Indefinitely ont of his place. Then We pub
lished Mr.. Weiss denial that he ever enter
tanned such thought. Now We have rccciv
Ell from Virginia full aud authenticated nc
count of the conversation in which MIR. Wells
put forth that plan. and shall publish that.
ii necessary. Public men who do not apprcci
ate the full force OF print, it perchancc they get
in it in an unpleasant way, had better founder
out by any other means than charging false
hood on us "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A northern gentleman Mr.. Samuel }
Moore Of New Yonk publishes card, pivina
notice OF IN imposition practised upor
sightSeers, who visit the Crater battle fielC
near Petersburg. lie says that all who ~ t.
the place are mulcted cut oi a quarter by ;
party on the ground.
y serious personal difficulty, resulting in Sc
we're and painful injury to one Of the pariics
occurred between Mr. }. C. Shadbo!t and Mr.
j. j, Powers in Petersburg last Saturday
The cause OF the difficulty was OF a private u"
cuniary nature.
+. >. Tukcy, commissioner of revenue for
the frs: maciStcrial district OF Caroline, has re
signed, AMI General Candy accepts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

Gen. Candy has appointed Geo. T.. Stevens,
eoIorcd man, as Sheriff of Essex county, Va.
The new Sheriff has given the required bond
and security, and has entered upon the dis
charge Of his duties. He is the only coorcd
man who is a Sheriff, as yet. Amos ID. John
son, white man. has qualified as Deputy
Sheriff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

CHAMPAGNE. Richard 5 Sivclcr's dcvo.
ton to ''thc rosy" would have received Sc
we're shock could he have pccped into the
great liquor store recently seized by revenue
officers. These inqui>itIve people found white
wine, molasses and vitriol all used in the man
uiacture OF champagne, which would answer
very we'll if people were all copper fastened"
but as they are not, you know, vitriol and
molasscs will play the mischief with their in
ternal arrangements. -Norf9N lUqinjon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

The London Post thinks it is quite probable
that the sale aud purchase of Cuba will be
shortly eiIccted-and is of the opinion that the
best thing Spain can do,is to sell
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

An editorial in the London Times OF Satur-
day, on the subject OF the cotton supply with
regard to the Manchester interests, has been
considered OF sufficient importanc, to be tcle-
graphed across the Atlantic This article says
Cotton is now at l0i. instead OF d., because
American competition is reduced. The price
can only be abated by return to large and
more regular supplies. II India be our feeder,
it can only be on terms of free and open traic
Cotton growers must be prepared for revival
OF American industry. and the comr clifton OF
the whole world. In such race india would
have great advantages
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

The visit oil Mr. Peabody to the Virginia
Springs has done but little toward restoring
his health. lie will consequently return to
Baltimore for = season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

Lowell, Mass, is just now excited over an
at tempted wholesale poisoning case. where
in Miss Miner deliberately essayed to send to
kin gdom come, whole family, by administer
ing to them strichynlne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

The FIRST MARRIAGE ever performed at At
hntlc City, Wyoming Territory, was cclcbratcc
last month. Il was fashionable affair, but
the facilities Tor carrying cut all the usual nc
compartments Of wedding in high ME were
not at hanri. The welding card, the best tlic
market Afforded. were n superior article Of
playing cards. The Invitations were written
on the ace OF hearts, the name Of the groom on
the king, and thlt Of the bride on the queen OF
hn 1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

Business men and property holders in Wash.
ington city arc complaining OF the taxes there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

FAST TINE. Mr.. Bonner TOOK Dexter ovcl
to Brooklyn yesterday afternoon, and drove
him mile on tho Prospect Fair Grounds in
the extraordinary time OF .23{, This is the
fastest time ever made to road wagon. Dex'
ter, two years ago. trottod mile in public
race, before Mr. Bonner owned him, in PA to
n skeleton wagon, which time has never been
beaten in public; but yesterday, in going to q
road wagon, he had to carry nearly 4 hundred
pounds more than on that occasion, and yet
notwithstanding the heavy weight, he beat his
skeleton wagon time. This performance proves
that Dexter is better horse this season than
be has ever been. N. y Post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

PRICES OF WHEAT FROM 1925 TO ACGUsr,
1860. In so the highest price paid Tor y ORTIZ
river wheat was in May, $l.06 per tushcl. In
December, 1927, it reached s. % per bushel.
In December, 1891, it sold for ) | IS. la Jan
uary. 1898, it sold for 50, and IN December Ion
$40 1t lid not reach this price agai9NntI
1853. when it sold in January Tor 81. CD : I'm ay
Tor 81 50. In 1851 the year OF the financial
crash. il sold for 81. % in July. In April, 1864,
il sold for 80: in July for $2.7j in December
Tor So. 50; in May, 1867, for $3.50, and IN AN,
pust 1869. wheat sells 10 Chi ago from $l.42
for No. | spring, to No. 2whitc winter at 81. 81.
These prices show that We are getting back to
the prices for -four which prevailed before the
war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

The Brooklyn Eagle says, Grant is round
man 10 square hole.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16
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Tha.crcditors Of ths Grm of PURCELL X
HOY are notified To present their CLAIMS NJ
once, properly authcntica ted 10 me for settle.
mcnt, md the debtors OF tho firm will please
come forward and pay their bills Immediately,
rs further indulgence cannot be allowed.
BY doing 90 they VIII consult thor o%n
interests, ~ we'll rs msterisl,y assist the mem
bers OF tho late firm.
jy2S Il. r. PRICE, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

7 OST-Sunday morning. between and
IL o'clock, d CuILD'S TUCKED CAM BRIO
DRESS, with worked body. The finder will
be rewarded by leaving it vt No q South 81.
Asaph 81. aug lG-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

VIRGINIA scchls quietly awaiting Gen. Tan
bys official declaration 81 he result Of her late
struggle. If there are complaints that any
have been prescribed. or elected iron their
tcnoments, or turned off by their employers
for voting as they chose last month, we 90 not
hear them. But ", do hear that Gen. Candy
persists in his purpose of exac'ing The IRON
clad cath Of every member OF the ne" LEE
lature. and deeply regret it, We see no end
to be achieved by it but that Of converting the
triumphant Walker party iuto an anti Admin,
istratlon PARTY aud omblttcring tho political
ieuIs of Virginia for years to come; II the ei-
lect b, to deprive the majority OF =; ). rena-
tors and enable the minority TO elect them
the wrong will be greater and The b'under more
fatal. We must cherish the hope that Gen.
CaDLy will yet beinluced "to accent the sltua'
ton" as fully, if not 50 heartily: a. the la'c
Rebels" appearto have done. " y. IHCu"e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

The Memphis Commercial Convention nav
,ng unanimously endorsed this scheme Of organ
iz'iion for the establishment of 4 line ofeeaul-
e,s between Norfolk and Liverpool, the Com
misSioncrs deem it proper that the subscribers
10 the Company should meet on the l,t OF
'ept"m5er next, in Norfolk, for provisional or
:auiz ,ton and have therefore called on them
~ assemble on that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

Bv taking IRISH the bI0od-whlch r'f
meates all the tissues and j. the life and nutrition
thereof-is purified, rendering the whole system
perfectly healthy.
RruEvBrR.-This medicine is no ofshoot 81
ouackerv, but the regular formula OF d's
tinguished practitioner now resident OF bal'i-
moro citv. and so high does it stand in the iavo'
and esteem of the intelligent and scientific that a.
has been adopted by physicians in their praciic.
and il daily being prescribed and recommend
bv the most eminent OF the profession throughon;
the country. The better it becomes known III"
moro highly is it praised ami the more ex'ensiveT
j. il used,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

10 q letter from Judge Dent, Of Mississippi
in reply to one he received from Gen. Grant
in relation to political affairs in the South, VIZ
find the following:
''fo the class OF men whom you ioiled ii
their attempt to force upon the people OF Mis-
sl>slppl the OdiouS constitution, rejected at tn,
ballot box, you now give the hand Of friendship
aud support, aud spurn from you that othe
class, who, accepting the invitation OF the re
publican party in good faith, came en- massc il
Virginia and Tennessee. as they will enmc 1t
Mississippi and Texas, to stand upon ITS plat
form and advocate Its principles.
Washington dispatches says that the Presi
dent has informed Texas politicians that The
Administration would not give its influence 10
aid their people to full restoration before Con
grrs meets unless they elect persons to office
ture that will promptly rstliy the Fourteenth
an Fifteenth Amendments TO the Constitu
ton, aud make laws securing most complete
,qulhty and protection to all cl1eses of citz Ms
The idea oil constructing 4 ship canal across
the ls.amuS Of Dlrien and thus uniting the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans, has received new
impetus in the fact that Rear Admiral Charles
II. Davis, recently returned to the u. :. III
The steamship Guerrero from the command OF
the South Atlantic fleet, has been ordered to
make arrangements for survey OF the 18th
mus in order to ascertain the prac;icabiity Of
cutting the canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

TIE CUBAN revo!u,ioni-ts have at last taken
step. towards freeing themselves from SPAN
by purchase of the Island, Senior Jose Manuel
Macias having been commissioned as an agent
of the Patriot Government to treat with the
Spanish authorities in reference to the subject;
He left New York for Europe on Saturday, and
will meet General Prm at some point 10 France,
where ncgo,iati)ns will be entered into concern
ing the objects Of the mission. In connection
with the subject it is said that promises were
made to the Cubans By Prm some fourteen
months since, which are expected to be now no.,
fulfilled by the Spanish Government. The
Cubaas furnished the Spanish revolutionary
Junta 81 800, 900 in gold 20 aid in overthrow
ing Isabella, in return for which Cuba was to
be made independent. 1t is reported tina:
privateer lett Northern port Of tie United
States few nights since destined for the ser
vice OF the Cubans
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16
NJ, &. MEIGs.

DULL TINES IN WAsuINGToN.-T Wash
ington Express says:
There is general stagnaton in business in
orr midst. Perhaps there was never more
rrurlbIing IN this city than can be heard on any
street corner at this time The merchants
goods lie idle on their shelves, and they look at
them with disconsoate plances, which only
brighten up when i customer at intervals en-,
tors. Money seems TO have taken wings and
fled to more favored regions, and those who
need can only obtain it in mail sums at n ruin
Gus percentage. Clerks are being discharged
in numbers daily from the mercantile establish
ments, and We venture TO say that never before
in this city have there been 50 many mechanics
and craftsmen searching tor employment with
ont being able to obtain 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16
COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT
IRIS vERSICOL0R
OR
BLUE FLAG,

In, mo-. powerful. safe and reliable rcmel.-
-. t,...,,.-cd far the healing Of man Ia
wonderful properties OF the Iris Nerscolor; hiia.
:, urtnov'n or undevelopcd, have been bror'
within :he control ofscience and it is nov takin' i
stand as principal among the blessings oil IL. i'''-
AS AN Alternative,
II octe directly upon the blood cleansing ana pni
,iorthr vital current Of all the humors anu i2in'
vl,;ch disease or malarious influences have pian;.
;h,sc. and crliicnting AMI ncutrall1ng ih' 81
"r,..r,ury or other rlisons which NAV have
;alln into III, system. For TIN. reason It is o.
t,rIbl, a, 4 re,n.d, for ScEoFCLA, EstrT'NS ,
,ur cs.v. Iyc,rmy. C1ssCNrTioN, DeoPSf, a.
and will cure the mos; virulcn; AMI obstinate
ca-r- of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

The cutlery on the subject OF coal continues
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

REMOVING The CAPTAL.-Somc time ago
one Of the St. Louis agitators in the project
OF removing the national capital addressed a
letter to General NJ. &. Mcigs, Quartermaster
General L. S. army, asking his opinion upon
the practicablity and feasibility OF taking
down the public buildings in WASHINGTON and
removing the material to the West. TO this
note of inquiry Genera! Mcgs at once returned
the following reply:
OUARTERMAsTER GENERALS OFFICE, WASH
INGTON. ID. G.. july 80, lSG9.-I L. Rear'E,
EE0.. 81. Louis. No. SIR i have received
your note OF 10th July Instant. As | disagree
with yon lean d. nothing to aid you in yOu
project.
Respectfully, NJ, &. MEIGs.
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dyspepsia and General Debility.

of the highest ordcr-not temporarily stimula'.n-
but permanently invigorating the digestive organ
and rendering it n most valuable curative agent u
cases OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16
TONIC QUALITIES

Known in The practice d medicinr. II ~
and skiltul combination with other ingr'
imparts 10 II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16
AS AN ALTERATiVE,
aHEuMATisM AND couI.
DISEASES OF WOMEN

7. is an unialllng preventive anu cure
NrrpALsiA. SICK HEADACHE AMI NtEVe'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-16

!. hls no equal II acU0H upon Ihe A7T'7 Nv
K;Jg,g, is prompt, sautary and effective. ami
j. Mi. property which renders it one OF ,he sa',
ana most reliable
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1869-04-21

BARLEY. - Henry Ingraham, Rock
land county, N. Y, writes to tho New
York Farmers Club on the subject OF
value and culture Of barley, and sums
I'D as follows? 1st. We SOW barley
the last OF May. I'd. We donot grow
winter barley, rs VIC think the spring
varieties are moro certain. There. are
several varieties Of this, but what is
called the two-rowed is the best. Sd.
Barley will grow on land moderately
rich, either clay Or loan. I have grown
good crops Of barley on grcen-sward.
4,h. We SOW three bushels per acre.
5th. 1t ripens before any other grain
sown at tho same time. 9th. Ishould
not advise the mixing OF barley and
oats. 7th. Barley is bettcr than oats
for all kinds Of stock except horses.
but it is good for them If ground with
corn, equal parts, and 1t is decided!
better than all corn meal for fattcninS
hogs. It is important that barley
should DO cut at the right time; that Is,
in what VIC call the redrow, which we
determine by the color of tho grain.
If cut before too ripe, the straw is
valuable for feeding.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1869-04-21
! ..:.,I.:5I73sTEMPERANCE.:2'!]i

There u, parhipi, mo- ens thing that hat done 20
much 70 promote hs,eauss Of t.ppsfanes - hsteen.
!, stimulating tonic, Roblek's Stomach Bl.t.n' th,y
strengthen and invSorite without producing The III q.
fseii Of alcoholic ItIanulnusG. J. IL Roger, agent
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1869-04-21

The ST. Joseph (Mo.) Herald says
ave have carefully examined our ex'
changes from different parts of North
west Missouri, in reference to the pro-
spocts for fall wheat. and they seem
very generally to arrive at this conclu:
sion: Wheat that was sown carly. and
drilled or plowcd in deep, seems 10
have withstood the winter and pro-
misses a .fair!yield. Late wheat, or that
sown broadcast, has almost universally
suffered severely from tho freezes and
thaws, and IN many instonccs proved II
total failure, and tho ground has been
resown' In spring wheat. Take 1t all
over. there will probably not be over
half q crop Of fill wheat in tho north
west counties Of Missouri this year.
In the central counties along the river
the prospect is far more fattering, and
indicates o fine yield
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1869-04-21

WHAT Is the sweetest thing 10 bon.
nets: Tho ladies' faces, 10, be sure. s,
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1869-04-21

How TO REMOVE INk-srA1Ns.-Miss
Shirley Dare, con q summers day" ar.
rayed in robe Of linen :. striped with
brown and white, and trimmed with
many frows OF braid, upset ink into
her IMP Quick she rinsed the skirt
in tepid swatcr; still remained hand
breadthS of doleful color. Thesespots
were then dipped in . solution Of OK
alic acid, hot. In q minute thoy faded,
taking the original stripes with them.
Another rinsfng in warm water and q
wcttiug with diluted ammonia-lo!
the primal beauty Of tho fabric is re.
stored-."t the s.dress liz good as over:''
Henceforth Miss Shirley Dare keeps
high and sublime courage over ink
mishaps, n Be- the robe she wears OF
the kind described, or wool or cotton
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1869-04-21

For WOUNDS UPON A HoRsE.-A gen.
tleman in this city who is said to
"know more about horse than any
other man." informs US that for 8 cut
in the hoof with cork Of the shoe, no.
thing is better than to pour in melted
lard and rosin, equal parts, leaving It
quito hot when put IN. For sprain
the best remedy Is to use alcohol and
bcors gallputting ono gall into pin,
Of alcohol, and Keeping it for the pur-
pose. Tincturo Of arnica universally
used for sprains, &C., is believed BY
him to DO weakening to the system (be.
ing very penetrating In It's naturc) and
IL wholly Observation-Disclosures Farmer.