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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30
Eoreian News.

b A fire broke out in Bordeaux, in France, last
evening, among the shipping at the wharves.
Thirty vessels loaded with petroleum we're en-
tirely consumed. The loss has not been ascer-
tanned, but is heavy.
Two accomplices in the rccent murder Of the
Troppman family have been arrested in Paris.
The Prince and Princess OF Wales arrived in
Paris yesterday, and were received by the Em
peror. t---t ~. '.t
1t is reported in official circles that the recent
note of Minister Sickles has been withdrawn.
At council Of Ministers yesterday, Marshal
Serrano presiding it was agreed to propose to
the Cortcs the election OF the Duke of Genoa
as King of Spain.
The Press, withou, exception, have received
with great enthusiasm the letter of the King OF
Portugal declining to be a candidate for the
Spanish Throne.
1t is represented that Formidable bands of
Republicans are concentrated in Catalonia
Government troops have been dispatched there.
The London Times Paris correspondent as
serts that there is but little hope of compromise
between Spain and the Cubans. The Spanish
Government says, in SO many words :-"Lay
down your arms and send Deputies to the
Cortes. If you will be as Canada, VIC are will
| ing: ii you desire independence, we don't say
no. The matter may be arranged; but Gsarm "
The mediation OF the Great Powers of En-.
| rope iu the matters at issue between Turkey
and Egypt has been satisfactory. None of the
points presented, save one, offered any difficulty,
The steamship Deutschland, which left Eng.
land yesterday for New York, took out e2lO,-
| 600 in specie.
The mail steamer from Rio arrived yesterday,
bringing advccs from the hostile armies tC
August %. On the 18th the Allied army at
tack ed the forces OF Lopez, which were en-
trenched at Curruguatay. The Paraguayans
were entirely defeated, losing 900 killed, SOC
prisoners and u cannon. Lopez, with the re
mainder of his army, fed to Ignacion On the
DIST they were again attacked and again defeat
cd losing 25 cannon, Count d'Eu closely pursu.
ing the fugitives The Paraguayans were con
PEELED to abandon all their steamers, which
subsequently fell into the hands OF the Allies
Forty. four British subjects were liberated. =
The Provisional Government at Asuncon ha:
declared Lopez an outlaw.
Later advices received from Rio, the III
instant, fully confirm the flight of Lopez,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30
THE Al fORNEY GENERALS OPINION.
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE,
Scntnmhcr o. 1850.


THE Rca7Ca':
SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt OF Jour letter Of this date, referring to
me for my opinion letter addressed to the
Secretary of War by Gen. Candy, dated Sept
~, 1869, which asks whether the Legislature
Of the State Of Virginia is authorized to elect
Senators Of the Il. S, at the session which
commences on the 9Th Of next month, and de
sires that that question may be submitted to
the Attorney General for his opinion
The general views which | entertain Of the
functions of the Legislature Of Virginia, cleo
ted in pursuance of the act OF Congress OF
April 10, 1869, have been already fully indica-
ted in an opinion transmitted to the Secretary
of War, under date Of August IS, 1869. |
came to the conclusion that the members OF
the Legislature were not required to take the
oathreierred to in section nine OF the statute Of
July 49, 1867, in order to qualify them to act
as such members. That it was competent under
the law for the Legislature to meet, organize,
and do whatever was requested or allowed by
the acts of Congress as preliminary to the re-
construction of the State but that it was not
competent for them to undertake to enact laws
or otherwise to assume any of the functions Of
the government Of the State,it organized with
out taking the oath referred to, or if any OF its
members did not or could not take the oath.
Upon careful consideration, am now of opin
ion that the election OF Senators, like voting
upon the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments
to the Constitution Of the I. S. is part OF
the action contemplated by Congress as pre-
urinary to restoration of the State to It's full
relation to the Government Of the United
States as one of the States of the Union.
The Senators thus elected would have no
power or authority until the Senate Of the L.
5. should have passed upon the validity of
their election and admitted them as members o!
that body.
Under the act OF April 10, 1869, the election
of members of the House Of Representative,
was permitted and has taken place, and when
Congress comes to act upon the whole question
of the reconstruction of the State, it would
seem equally proper that members elected to
both branches OF the National Legislature
should present themselves and be ready for ad-
mission to seats in the respective Houses. The
election of Senators does rot seem to me to
transcend the action which comes within the
limited and qualified purposes requisite to re
construction, but rather to be essential to the
completeness OF that action, and | think that
the military commander should not Interfere
with or prevent IL.
Very respectfully, h. Il. floAR,
Attorney General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

TIGHT LAcING. Several of our exchanges
arc discussing tight lacing, some coming out 10
opposition to the fashion, but others warmly
advocating it. We rather think that the ar
ticlcs in favor OF the practice must have been
written by the doctors Tor they would reap a
harvet if the ladies' could be induced to cramp
up their waists to SIX inches diameter, as they
used to do some thirty years ago NortoH
I,Urp1I
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FsNsxCuAA - c<,mmEK,.aL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Sep 3O.-The market
kct WAS very quiet with light operations. In
Flour there were no sales Of importance and
quotations are nominal. Wheat was very dull
with small sales of white Mt 1875, and red at To-
Us, $780, 81, 1876 and III; offerings of 25OO bush
els, Com was inactive, with light offerings,
and sale: ut III for damaged, and ll9al2l Tor
good mixed yellow 10. Oats less active. and
prices Il shade lower; sales at Sc, 81. IS and 50,
with offerings of 1900 bushels. Very htslo Rye
offered with sales reported IT 100
CoAL SALES -Pr'..s - NE D.rl;ae.-T The
second auction sale of coal this season took
place nj the Delaware, L.ckawanna and West
crn Railroad Compauy's sacsroom IN Ne"
York yesterday, aAd was attended by a large
n-1ml - nrlnninnnt nOAl IrGlnrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

ASUBsTITUTEhas been found for human hair.
Let us sing the praises of thread let Us sing
over sken locks; let us dream OF the braided
farewell. la the midst of our disappointment
let US note consolatory detail the substitute
Tor hair is cheap. A chignon of thread can be
had for fifteen pence. The goats hair and the
silk ones are little dearer-uot very much,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

Or ~.o
WN. COGAN.
No. Ii North Royal street.
Has constantly on hand q largo and conip'eIe
assortment OF
CHANDELIERS,
BRACKETS.
HASPS,
PENDANTS,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DROP
LIGHTS IN VARIETY
poRCEIAINS, PHOTOGRAPH, MICA and
OTHER SHADES;
CUT GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES
ALSO,
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS, VALVES
and everything in tho Steam Fitting Line
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished
and dttod up with Gas in the most substantial
steam Work for Factories. Mills, &c. prompt
10 and faithfully executed {; all ii prices when
IN H. ,,;ye satisfaction my S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

JUDGE DENTS SPEECH.-We make the fol-
lowing extract from the speech Of Judge Dent,
delivered few days ago, at mass meeting in
Mississippi. Judge Dent is President Grant S
brothcr-in law, and contrary to the wish Of the
President, is now the Anti-Radical candidate
for Governor of Mississippi. The extract is
particularly addressed TO the colored people:
II speak from tho very highest authority,
that the war was never commenced Tor the
purpose of emaucipating the slaves OF the
South; neither was 1t carried on for that pur-
pose, and had it not been necessary to make
the emancipation of the slaves war necessity
you men would not have been made free, and
the emancipation proclamation would never have
been issued. But among the first great steps
to be taken, In the opinion OF many leading
politicians TO make the war successful, was t.
deprive the Southern people Of the services oi
those who were their slaves. II was not
through any love for you, or tor any wish TO
see you free, but it was simply that in order to
subiugate the South it became war necessity
to iibcrate and emancpate the colored race. -
You will, therefore, observe that it was not the
General Government that gave you your tree
dom, as you procured your freedom in reality
when it became war necessity. The Govern
ment knew that you might De used most sue
cessfully by the South, and therefore it was de.
clared in the North that you should be freed in
order that the North might be sure to succeed
in the struggle. You colored people were con-
Sidered source of strength to the cause of the
South, and it was not through any feelings OF
humanity or phllanthrophy that you were
made free, but simply matter of necessity
You are, therefore, under no obligations to the
people OF the North for your freedom.
Il heard the President declare, in my own
presence, and in the presence OF number
of distinguished gentlemen belonging to the
Republican party, in Washington, about three
weeks ago, that it was never intended to
give you the right to vote until it became a
necessity in the plan of reconstruction Of thc
Southern States. You are not, therefore, in
debtcd to them for the boon OF suffrage, as you
only received the right to vote when it became
= political necessity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30
Trucker s. LUCAS,
FRANKLIN BRICKWORKS,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
put in operation one OF the

Having put in operation one Of the
FRANKLIN BRICK MACHINES
in connection with their hand made brick, are
now prepared to furnish at Is per cent cash lees
than any other works in the United States,
BRICKS of the iuest quality and M ost supe-
rior make.
Builders and others wishing BRICKS would
do we'll to call and ex.tmi ne TO- themselves be-
tore purchasing elscwh ere.
All orders entrusted to our care will receive
prompt attention. pom III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

A Wall street speculator returning homo or
Saturday evening N no cnviable frame o
mind thus announcing tho result of his opera
tons to the family group: mo moro Sill
dresses this Winter, my dear; no more ball
and parties: no moro opera boxes; and then
warming with his subject, mo moro inferno
winnings ard dinings. ard no more ID non
sense of any sort Matilda -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

Mr.. Robert Bonner of New York, writes
that while he will not trot Dexter against any
horse, even for the most worthy purpose, he
will pay $4,000 in cash for another horse
from any part Of the world, if the world can
produce one-that will trot, as he trotted last
week, mile in 2:9l2 to a road wagon-and
carrying the same weight which he carried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30
MEMORANDA.
NAREIED.

On tho 23d instant, in the Methods. Church,
Mt Mountsville, by Rev. l.. II. Crenshaw. Mr.:
ID. FAUNTLEROY NELL, to Miss MARY
A. FRANCIS, youngeit daughter of Mr.. John
Francis, dec d., all OF Loudoun co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A difficulty occurred between Mr.. Brauham'
the agent of Trottcr's line OF stages, at Gov
ogton. snl stage driver on the line named
Montague, on Tuesday night, at McCardy S
hotel in Covington, 10 which the stage driver
was shot by the agent, and was supposed to DC
mortally wounded.
Cd "Unclc Reuben respectable colored
man, and the inv ntor Of what is known as The
Powhatan pipe " IS found. few days ago,
murdered, 10 the woods in Powhatan county
Uncle Reuben was liked by every white man
in the county.
DR.. Young, of Baltimore. employed by the
order of the I'iends of Temperance Tor the
State of Virginia, is featuring to large audi
ences at Richmond, Manchester, and Peters
burg.
Mr.. VIM. Ryan, well known citizen o
Richmond. WAS accidently drowned On Satur
day last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

NEWSPAPER Sp0NGERs. An exchange well
says there are many persons who either take
no paper at all or else take one from another
city, and when they wish to see what is trans
piring in their own neighborhood they borrow
the local paper from some citizen more liberal
than themselves Many men OF this kind are
engaged in business, and frequently grumble
because people do not patronize home indus
try when they practice the very thing OF which
they complain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

Attention is now being given to the cultiva-
ton of grapes in and around the city Of Wash
ington, more than ever before; and several
vineyards are now yielding fruit in abundance
and fair profits on the sales Of the same. Rev
Mr.. Mills, near this city, has thriving vine
yard, which We have heretofore mentioned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30
MARINE EISSE.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Schrs Mary & Anna. Washington; Muir
noy, GEORGETOWN and Bradley, Georgetown,
t. American Coal Go.
Schr } Trafton, Tap!ey, to } Agncw.
CALLED.
Schrs Abbot. Devereux, Jersey City; Penn
sylvania, Derby; Uncas Norwich; q X Muir
ncy, Derby; and Maria Pierson, Jersey City,
by American Coal Co.
Schr j 1rsl!on, Tsplcy, Baltimore, By j
L AgnGW.
MEMORANDA.
The "Enchanter," Morrison, entered out
ward at Liverpool 18th irst for this port.
Schrs Ruth NJ Baker, Loring Addic Wal
ton. Rich Oriolc, Baker; and Charles Dennis,
Hslleck, for Boston. hence at Holmes Hole
18th inst.
Schr Arthur Rowe Mitchell, hcaee at Nor
folk 18th inst.
Schr katie Hoy:, Parker, Lcnco n. New
Haven 9th inst.
Schr Albert Treat. Robinson, for Boston.
hence at Newport 10Th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30
DHILIP PARK,
pRAC ICAIi = l. u NJ Il K

RACTI c a L. NJ Il r.
No. II South Fairfax street:
The oldest and best established Plumbing
est.blishment in tho city. All work done with
dispatch, and in tho most durable and work
manlike manner Satisfaction guaranteed
JOBBlNG doEe at short notice, and by him.
elf O the most experienced workmen. dee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

ANECDoTE The following is story of an
old citizen of Meek cnburg county, whose aver,
dupois was just 2G3! lbs. He was appointed
Magistrate, and compacently stroking his chin
the Bench" "Ye," replied the not over courte
Gus Thomas, Yes, a id sight more weight
than wisdom. "-(lrrhc Courir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

Anxiety is again being felt about the African
explorer, DR.. Livingstone. 1t has been long
while since he was heard from. Sir Roderck
Murchison in late letter, however, expresses
the belief that the Doctor is safe and will yet
emerge from the interior.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

Mr.. Attorney General Hoar's opinion about
the election Of U. S. Senators from Virginia,
will assist in bringing on that election. There
is, if not plot" deep design on the part
OF the Radicals, in making this new move
ment They know the ropes" and will use
them, if possible, for their own advantage. -
The Senatorial rings" are allnow in active OPP
Grafton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

a letter from Charles Dickens has been rub.
lished, to explain the cause of his separation
from his wife, and also the nature of his re-.
gard for her sister. Dickens says that utter
incompatibiity was the cause Of the alienation
between himself and his wife, but her sister
has been their common friend, and the second
mother to their children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

DIR. Sears, tho agent of the Peabody Fund,
writes that OF that fund, LOCO have been
appropriated to Virginia-S9, 400 for public
free schools in tour large cities, St 200 for
for colored schools
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

CLARKE CoUNTY.-The citizens OF Clarke
and the surrounding counties interested in the
Cumberland Valley Railroad Extension, are
invited to attend meeting to be held at Der,
ryyille, on the 18th day of October, the frs,
day of the Circuit Court
A Land Company, consisting Of enitrmi
sing business men, has been established in our
county. Much land is to be sold.
Mr.. VanDyke has sold the house and lot
near BerryviIle, recently purchased ly him
from Capt. John b. Taylor, to James Wander
yenter Tor $5,OOO.-(HIrk. E.iirill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

PAPER PETTICoATs having como into fash
pears in England: Nine Percale begs leave
to call the attention of ladies put to visit the
seaside to her new and richly embroidered
paper petticoats at one shilling each. Each
pc iticost contains an instslment OF 3 now novel
Of great domestic interest. by Anthony Tro!
lope, entitled 'Tucks or Frills.' The story will
be complete in fifty weekly petticoats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30
f. Il. HoAR,
Attorney General.

JAwBoNEs TAKEN OUT-A surgical opera
ton, which is all the more remarkable because
of its rarity, was performed Saturday morn,
ing at the Health Office on the person OF a
man named Thomas ConIcy. Some two months
ago a country physician administered to ConIey
a considerable quantity of mercury, which Re-
suited ir saivating the patient. y month ago
all his lower teeth dropped out, and since then
he has suffered dreaduIly with his jaws. Yes
te.iay he applied to the Health Office, when
the attending physician discovered that the
iawboncs were dead, and removed them fro N
the mouth Con.ey was much relieved by tho
operation, and was sent to Quarantine Hos pi.
tal.-,N. Louts Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30
OYSTERsl RSI

YSTERSl YSTERSl
OYSTERS by the gallon, quart or pint, can
now be obtained daily a. No u north Fairfax
street. Town and county trade solicited. Or
ders promptly filed and forwarded to their
destinations and guaranteed TO give sstisfac-
ton.
sep 14-3m YOUNG IL COGSWELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

Adjustable freight cars are about to be in.
PRODUCED on the Danville Railroad, to suit III.
North Carolina connecting roads, which arc o
a different guage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

4 circular has been issued by the Comptrol
Ter Of the Currency to all the National banks
asking information in regard to their business,
which may be used by the Comptroller in his
annual report to Congress to prove that the
oft repeated charges brought against the Ma
tional banks are without foundation in fact,
and for the purpose of indicating the Nation
al banking system generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30
lMACHINISTS.
NTACHINISTS AND BLACKSMITHs

VS. MOORE s. SONS
have removed their Machine and Blacksmith
Shop TO No. 81 Union street, where they are
prepared to furnish all kinds Of MACHINERY,
WROUGHT and CAST IRON FENCES, sc.
REPAIRING done with dispatch, and ~
prices that were charged previous to the war.
scr 2S-eo6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

The General Assembly of Virginia meets in
Richmond, on Tuesday next. The session it
is said will be very short one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

WRENCH WINDOW GLASS, Putty Var.
Il nishos, Of all kinds, Sc, for sale by
sep2i h. 5. LEA DBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

George Peabody yesterday sailed from New
VI rk Tor Europe in the steamer Scotia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

The Washington CORES onient Of the Balti-
more Sun says: "Scnator Wilson Is Of opinion
that the action Of the administration in using
the federal patronage against what is known a.
the Conservative party in the Southern States,
to promote the interests of the radicals, is TN
wise. The Senator thinks that while it is cal
culated to exasperate the conservatives, il
brings no votes to the radicals Senate;
Wilson is more shrswd in this matter thar
some Of the ultra clique.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30
HIRAM A. WOOD.
WOOD 81 PRIZE,

HIRAM A. WOOD. JAS. Is. PRICE.
WOOD 81 PRIZE,
MACi:tEISrS,
Having rented the shop formerly occupied by
w. S. Moore are pre- pared to do all work in
their line with nr tae.s and dispatch.
STEAM ENGf:.F built to order. and ro-
pair work of all kinds promptly attended TO:
We respectfully solicit a share Of the public
patronage. WOOD rhloh,
Corner OF Royal and Wilkes SITS.
son eff Alexandria. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30
ATFYANDRTA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVER7 BIZ.

LOUDOUN COUNTY, fA.-1he LouGoun
County Agricultural Society, propose to seed
their Fair Ground in wheat and grass on the
frst of November, and to show to the farmers
If uDper Virginia the value Of all fertilizer,
thew will so arrange tie land, which is OF ur'
form quality, as to give every one disposed 20
enter into this just test an equal chance lime
included. Dealers will thus have an oppof'
tunitv, by furnishing q small quantity OF Their
respective fertilizers, to have the merits OF their
various commodities fairly and mpartia''y
tested.
Several Few buildings have recently been put
I'D in Leesburg, and others are under contract.
Laeshurg is improving. 1t is one OF the pleas
ATTEST and best towns in the State.
The Wooden Facto.y situated between
Waterford and Lovettesville. and belonging to
MIR. Thomas Hough, was destroyed by lire on
Saturday night last, together with consider
able quantity of wool, and other goods. There en
was an insurance upon the property OF SS3,oo9'
but the loss is estimated to be considerably
more than double that amount. Mr.. IL. had
purchased the factory little more than one
Year ago, from the heirs of his father estate,
and this loss will fall heavily upon him. inc
fire is supposed to have been the work OF al
inccndiary -,
During a storm one night last week, Mr.
Thomas Burch, on the "Rockland" farm Q
few miles from Lcesburg, had corn shock
struck by lightning and entirely con:umed.-
No other damage was done.-Loadoua -uuT0f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

Cash paid for old Iron snd Brass.
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sep ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-30

The st. Louis Republican Notwithstanding
its Identification with Western interests, con-
fesses, in its issue of the 10th, that the advan-
tages which the Southern States offer to lmmi-
grants are not excelled By those Of any other
region, and that, in fact, "the enterprisng class
of the American population, who, to better
their condition, migrate from one State to
another, and from the old States to the new
Territories, would find more prosperous for
tunes in the South than in the richest and
most rapidly growing regions of the Far West. "