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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

Mr.. Thornton, the British Minister, it is
said, expresses the opinion that the PROPOSE
ton that England shall surrender her Canadian
Provinces to the United States, as satisfaction
for the Alabama claims, is "too absurd for
serious consideration" But, then it is these
very absurd propositions, made By mere ordi
nary politicians. who have nothing Of the states
man in their whole composition, that are the
verythines which irritate a nation. AIRED flag,
shown in the arena in Spain, does not hurt
the animal before which it is displayed, but it
aanoys him exceedingly!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

The New York Tribune expresses its utter
dissent" from the wild proposition OF the Mich.
igan Senator, Chandler, that our newly appoint
cd minister go to London with demand in
one hand and threat in the other Aud so
will every other journal of common sense. Bat
yet, it was only few days ago that Mr.. Chan
der received q Geographic dispatch from some
Radical Association at the North, thanking
him for his speech, and pledgiug sn?pott to
his views
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

NEW BOOKS
Hit to Hit or Days and Nights on the banks
Of the Shenandoah in the autumn of 1864, from
the MSS of Colonel Surrey, of Eagles Nest,
BY John Ksten Cooke, author Of Fairfax"
"Surrey Of Eagles Nest" &c. $l.5C.
The Phenon. ens and Laws of Heat by Ach-
lille Cayin, Professor of Physics in the Lvceum
of Versailles. translated and edited by Elihu
Rich, editor of "Grifin's Cyclopedia OF. Biog
rsphy," with beautiful colored illustrations.
Price $40.
The Family Doctor, Dictionary Of Domestic
Medicine and Surgery, especially adapted for
family use, by Oispensary. Surgeon, with nu-
merous illustrations. London edition. sl.75.
Just received and for sale BY
ROBT. BELL, Bookseller,
ap27 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

RADICAL Observation-Disclosures of the
radical journals have manifested dissatisfaction
at the character of Gen. Grants leading ap
pointments. They continue to grumble, with
reference especially to the foreign missions
The New York Times says:
These appointments have been too gener-
ally treated as coin for the payment Of per,
sonal or political obligations, and evince no
very thorough knowledge Of the qualifications
required for effective service in the foreign
field"
The New York Sun, original Grant paper,
also continues a rak,ug fire on the President,
taking exception especially to his having ''in-
stalled among his constitutional advisers ind-
viduAls who were chiefly distinguished for hav.
benefactions."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27
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MARRIED..

On Tuesday, the 10Th instant, ct the First
Baptist Church. Georgetown, d. C., by Rev.
Z. &. Meador. assisted BY the Rev. James Nell
son, WILLIE #. KERF0OT, Of Clarke coun-
~. Virginia, to Miss ELLA MOTER CHA.
PIN. of Washington, D. G.. daughter of the
late H. L. Chaplin, osQ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27
OFFICERS :

CLARENCE II. CLARK, President.
JAY COOKE. Chairman Finance and Axecu'
tive Committee.
HENRY D. COOKE, ce-Prssident.
EMERSON w. PEET, Secretly and Acsuary.
This Company offers the following advsn-
tages:
1t is National Company, chartered by spe-
cial act Of Congress, 1868.
It has paid up capital Of III .OU,OOU
1t offers low rates or premium.
l. furnishes larger insurance than other com
panies for the same money.
1t is definite and certain in its terms
1t is home company In every locality.
lis policiss are exempt from attach nent.
There arc no unnecessary restrictions in the
policies.
Every policy is non-forfeitabe.
Policies may be taken which pay t. the Ia
sured their full amount. and return all their
premiums, so that the insurance costs only the
interest on the annual payments.
Policies may be taken which pay to the Ia.
sured, after certain number OF years. during
life, an annual income of one tenth the amount
named in the policy.
No extra rate is charged for risks upon the
lives of females.
1t insures not 70 pay dividends t. policy
holders, but at so low a cost that dividends
will be impossible.
Circulars, Pamphlets AID full perticulAss
given on application 10 the Branch Oftice OF
the Company. or to
JAY COOKE 8 co, Washington, DC,
Gen. Agts. for D. c.. Del.,Va and ": Va
FRANCIS A. DICKENS,
Agent for the counties of Alexandria, and
Fairfax, Prince William and Fsuquier
at tho Court Houses of the respective
andris, or Fairfax Court House.
EB-SolicitOrs wanted for the Company.
jan 27-d&tw6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

The Sprague-Abbott difficulty has been set
tied, without any "bloodshed." Mr.. Sprague
writes Mr.. Abbott that the offensive language
he used was not intended to apply to the Sen
ator from North Carolina, and Mr.. Abbott
wi,hdraws his language and threats concerning
the Senator from Rhode Island The notes
between the Senators have been published
They amount to just what is here stated. The
public have had now enough Of this business
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

The State Of Maryland Directors in the Bal
timore & Ohio r. r. Co., ar, Col. VIM. Kim
NEIL, Messrs. Samuel K. George, Henry A.
Thompson, Col. |. NJ. benson, J. Carroll
Walsh, Hugh Sisson and Maj. Andrew x.
Sunsfnr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27
NARaNE LIST.
MINIATURE ALMANAC, APRIL q, 1869
SUN RosE..........5 OS NOON RISES e'g.... 8 80
SUN sETe...6 % HIGH WATER mig. 0 W

e.. w
SUN sETe......6 45 HIGH WATER mig. 0 W
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, APRIL %.
ARRIVED.
Steamer John Gibson, Winter New York.
to Hooe. Wedderburn q Co.
Schr. VIM. IL Kennel, Soper Washington,
to American Coal Co
Schr. John Henry. Fields. Salisbury. lumber
to Smoot & Perry.
SAILED.
Schr Virginia Dare, johnson. Wilmington,
n. O., corn by B. Il. Lambert.
Schr. j. A. Sheppard, Van CGei, Jersey City,
coal by American Coal Co.
Schr. s. Z. Baker. Bruster, Newbursh, n. Y,
coal by American Coal Go.
Schr. Carrie Holmes Holmes, Aliens Point,
coal by American Coal Go.
MEMORANDA
Steamship Valley City, johnson, hence It
New York 25th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

The Odd Fellows Celebration yesterday, ex
tended to cities and towns all over the country
and the telegraph briggs us accounts to that
effect Every where there were professions,
orations, public dinners, &C.. &c. Ono effect
will probably be to increase the membership
of the order very considerably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

The Delegates from Virginia to solicit aid
from the authorities in Baltimore to the Valley
Railroad, have appointed committee to re-
main in Baltimore for few days, TO look alter
the interests Of the road, and have further
conferences with the City Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

1T is said" that the official accounts receiv,
I'd BY our government from their agents in
Cuba. arc not favorable to the success of the
insurgents" as thew are called As for belief
10 the reports from the island, on either side,
that is out Of the question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

A lady in Shelbyville has organized the
children of that place into Band of Hope"
the aim and object of which is the promotion
of morality, among the young, and dis
,ountenancing the use of tobacco aud liquor
They have attacked the churches. by placing
upon the backs OF their pews cards with the
followiog inscription This house is dedi
Gated to the Lord" Please not de6le it With
tobacco"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27
VIRGINIA NEWS

A prize fight took place yesterday, Twelve
miles from Richmond, on the York River Rail
road, between Charlie Doherty, an irishman,
and Tom Hammond, an EaglishmrD, Tor $500
a side. Eighty six rounds were fought, IN Two
hours and ten minutes Both men were taoiy
punished. Doherty Won the fight.
C. b. Wellford's Land Agency has sold to
Dr.. Longshore, Of LuZarne county, Pa, The
farm belonging to Dr. J. ii. aud Archey Roy,
in Stafford county, Two miles from Fredericas
burg containing 1884 acres, tO7 Sc, 000-$@ oO0
cash.
Col. s. L. Chalfin, who has discharged tho
functions of Assistant Adjutaut General IN this
District, from the arrival of Gen. Schofeld up
TO the present time, has been relieved from
duty and ordered to Missouri.
Mcssrs II. = Waite, {. Buchanan and Il.
II. Robertson have received commi sslons As
Magistrates for Fauqucr couuty.
Mr. Charles johnson, an estimab!c citizen
OF Monroe county, Va was accidentally killed
few days since by log rolling over him.
Mr. James II. Waford, prominent printer
of Richmond. died on Friday
WASHINGTON ITEMS There were j large
number Of visitors in attendance at the White
House yesterday, some Of whom secured in:er
views. A delegation OF colored men from
Alexandria had an interview at clock, but
they declined to say what the object of the visit
was, how it terminated, or even what their
names were. Doubtful
The pressure for messengers and laborers IN
the Treasury Department is so great that
Superintendent Rice has been compelled to
post conspicuously on his door card stating
that there are mo vacancies aud no situations
to be had. "
All the trees except the elm and maple are
gradually disappearing from abou: the War
Department building. Some time ago the large
alian,hus trees were cut down, and to-day
workmen were engaged cutting out the Syca'
uores
About l25 members have taken their cards
from the Congregational Church and will fol
low Rev. DIR. Boynton to 4 new place OF wor'
ship, where what is to DO styled u Peoples
Church, /" free to all denominations of Chris
tians, will be formed.
The dress reiom convention 10 assemble IN
this city on Thursday will be- called to order b.
Mrs. DR.. Mary L. Walker, who presided at
the last convention Of this clara c;er. Several
prominent strong minded women, all OF whom
are doctors" will BE- present and participate
in the deliberations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

The rumors from Washington of changes in
the Cabinet-resignatiops OF Mr.. Fish and Mr..
Borie. ~-are now contradicted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27
INcEYDIaRIsN 80 FGsfaWe.

INcENDIARIsM Eastult northampton
county, Va, April l6.-Ab II, three weeks
ago Dr. p A. Fiizhugh, N. s. West nhd five
others OF our most useful citizens received let.
tiers ian nvmoa>lyj that they were to be burn
ed out. Since tina, rre the Doctor has had
his corn houses, balm, three horses, his ear
rage and oal crop burned up. Mr.. West has
had his dwelling house burned down. y few
days ago another letter came out, threatening
to burn the property of FIVE ether gentlemen.
1t is supposed the threats come from what is
known here as the Union League, and near
ly all the parties thus threatened are persons
who were called on by the Sheriff about three
weeks ago to arrest negro for breaking open
a m6a' house, and who belongs to the league.
The Sheriff is one Of the parties to be burned
out Really, We are in dcporable situation,
and what is worse, see no light ahead. Cor
OF Baltimore SIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

lust RECEIVED.
>, MORE CASSIMERES.
We have now the Cheviots. in all shades.
light and dark also. a very full line of Black
Cloths and Csssimeres, Fancy Cassimeres for
Suits, cheap Cassimeres for boys, &c.
an 27 WILMER g SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

The newspapers are calling the Sprague
Abbott business, "Pickwickian affair" L
was certainly very foolish affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

Should Mr.. Shackelford determine to con-
tinue in he field, as q candidate for Congress,
be viii, in my humble judgment, force upon the
Conservatives OF this district an issue that they
could scarcely have contemplated. AS the
candidate of the party, nominated at time
since which the aspect of polltica! affairs has
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27
Foreign News.

The British House Of Commons, yesterday,
in committee, resumed the consideration Of the
bill Tor the disestablishment OF the Irish
Church. Mr.. PIN. Liberal, moved 20 amend
the bill by striking out those sections in which
provision is made for the maintenance OF GER
tain church buildings as national monuments.
Mr.. Gladstone accepted and supported the
amendments. After discussion of some
length the House divided, with the following
result For the amendments, 232, against, ISL
majority, l0l.
The Tariff Committee ofthe Federal Council
Of the Prussian Zollverein arc about to submit
project Tor imposing duty on petroleum i'm
ported into Germany.
Late advices trem Hong Hong have been re-
ceived. Sir Rutherford Alcock, British Minis
ter to China, positively contradicts Mr.. Bur-
ingame's assertion that the Chinese desire
progress. 1t was reported that Catholic mis-
sionary in the Province of Chaen, with
several hundred converts, had been murdered
by natives.
The CONSUMPTION authorized by law has been
completed throughout Spain with no riotng
or disorder, except at Avila, a small town about
fifty miles from Madrid, where the CONSUMPTION
was postponed for time on account of the OPP
position OF the people.
Disturbances were caused BY the enforcement
OF the conscription in the city of Seville, bat
they were of a slight character and were easily
repressed.
The Mazziniau conspiracy, recently discov-
cred at Milan, in ally, seems to have been
wider spread than at first supposed. Arms,
documents, etc., belonging to
the coDspirators have been discovered in that
citv and seized.
Dispatches from Bombay announce the paci-
fcation of Cabool. The Afghan chieftains have
given in their allegiance to Sheer All, the pres.
eut Emir. The son of the deposed Emir of
Cabool had fled from the country, and it is be-
lieved no further efforts to disturb the regning
Prince will be made.
The negotiations for a Commercial Confer
ence have been renewed between France and
Belgium on a satisfactory footing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27
DANKRUPT's PEREM SALE

DANKRUPT5 PEREMPTORY SALE
- FINE SILVER PLATRD WARES.
ENGLIoH & AMERICAN
TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY,
Cocks, fine Family Bibles. Stationery. Wri.
ting Papers and Envelopes Photograph AL
Fan Desks, Work Boxes, Musical Instru-
ments and large and splendid sssortment +
o'clock, 10 be continued tomorrow morning at
10 O. clock, afternoon At 2 o'clock, and evening
at o'clock, and from day TO dsv at same b ours
Until The whole stock shall be sold, at the s.o.e,
1913 King street By order Of
j. w. HICKS.
Assirr co - the estate Of 3. NJ. Dickson & Co.,
In Bankruptcy.
j. A. SToUTKN8URGH, Auctr.
Seats served for lades. ap T-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

BRANCH OFFICE:
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING,
PHILADELPHIA,
where the general business of the Company u
transacted, and IN " hich all general correspond
ence should be addressed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27
T LIVERPOOL AND LONDON
IL AND GLOBE INSURANCE CO.,

ASSETS (Gold). Gle, oo0. goo
Risks taken on all descriptions Of property,
and Fire and Life Policies issued, payable n
gold, currency or sterling.
Perpetual riskstaken on most favorable terms.
Shareholders personally responsible for al
liabilities of the company, and Losses settled
without reference TO England.
Marine Insurance also Effected
HOOE & WEDDE2BUKN
ap 18-tf Agents. Alexandria. VI.
INSURANCE.
FIRE AND MARINE RISRS.
placed in responsible compdySes, at fair rates, by
CD TT HOOR, WEDDERBURN q 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27
ALEXANDRIA.

The Baltimore American has an article on
the "Conceit of Ignorance "a most admirable
theme for the times, and capable Of being elab.
Grated for the special benefit Of some Of the
Americans special political friends, who are
now figuring in this country, as the leader
and directors of public affairs, without one
earthly thing to recommend them except that
they have bawled for their party candidates,
spouted for their party measures, and obtained
their partys Offices They are the embode-
ments OF Coneeited Ignorance. "whether ex-
hibited in the halls of Congress, or placed at
the head of important executive departments,
or alas elevated to the judicial bench. Con
oeited Ignorance" Why the land is full of it,
as shown every day We live in the times
when Conceted Ignorance lords it over the
land, 10 the persons Of these party leaders :
Learning, talents, genius, common sense
pale their Intellectual fires, in the glare OF the
Conceited Ignorance which shines in full blaze
from SO many OF the party leaders, now occupy
ing PLACES Of power, and assuming character
which does not belong to them.
When young man, in these days, reads the
accounts of the office seeking going on in
Washington, and the humiliation and degrade
ton often submitted to, for the sake of obtain.
ing Offices, if he has profession, or trade, or
occupation, by which he can support himself,
be ought to rejoice that he is out OF the ''ring
and able to procure his own living BY his Own
labor He has in the latter case honest indie
peudence, and is not necessitated to court the
iavors, or to win the smiles of the dispensers of
government patronage, and be dependent every
hour upon their caprice. A good trade is
worth thousand of6ces-even il the compen-
sation be ever so moderate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27

PRESENTS FOR GEN. GRANT-A quantity
Of Japanese articles. being presents for Presi
dent Grant, arrived here by the steamship
Great Republic on the 9th ultimo. and have
been forwarded overland to Washington, The
presents consist OF Japanese coat Of mail, a
dozen Japanese silkeu robes, and a variety of
erockery ware, and lacquered boxes. As the
Constitution prohibits officers of this Republic
irol accepting presents from foreign princes or
potsntates, these articles will probably grace a
show case in the halls OF the U. s. Patent Of
hce, or be donated to some charity fair.-San
FRANCISCO Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27
ROBERT JAMIksOH
GEORGE WISH.
EIRE. LIFE

EIRE. LIFE,
AND
MARINE
INSURANCE.
WISE & CO..
No. 81, King street
Fire, Life and Marine Risks placed in relis.
bls Companies at reasonable rates. Persons
wishing Insurance of any kind will find h b
risks
FIRE RISKS IN THE COUNTRY taken at
moderate rates. sep l6-ly
T LIVERPOOL AND LONDON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27
A A Y Fl A T T A y

CHARTERED BY SPECIAL ACT OF
CONGRESS-,
APPROVED July g. 1868.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-04-27


who was dqeated and rejected by tho people of
the district.
But we cannot sec that such would DO the
result. Looking into the ever changing and
experimental future, in view of the increased
strength Of the Democratic party in the House,
by whose consent alone can the faithful even
have their disabilities removed we see moro
moderate counsels prevailing in the Radical
party, and gradual but certain movement
towards the removal of all disabilities. -
and the restoration of equal rights under o
restored government. But without going that
far, aud at the threshold of harmony aud res
toration, they will meet with and remove the
test oath" by vote of the House, trem the
delegates from the reconstructed and restored
Southern States.
The exact ruling Of the Committee on
Elections in the last moments Of the session
we have not seen. Whether the case of
Boag and Reid was decided on disability
or "test-oath' question, or on frauds and
Irregularities of the election, We do not know.
But however decided, we are not ready to
make the ruling of the Committee on Elcc
tons, the rule of our rights and the guide OF
our political action. II that be our polar star,
then race of slaves will be its watchers, but
the writer OF this will not be one of them.
FAUQUIER.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-10-14

| will attend in person, or by deputy a; the
places of holding elections in eacl Township.
for the purpose Of rtceiI ing Taxes as follows:
Washington, Monday October 18th.
York, Tuesday October 5fh.
Mead, Wednesday, October 9th.
-Pultney, Thursday, Friday ,vSaturday, Oct.
7th Sth and 9Th.
Coler;iin, Thursday, October 18th.
Smith, Friday, October 18th.
Wheeling, saturday. October 18th.
Goshen. Monday, October 18th.
Flushing, Tu esday, October lgth.
Kirkwood, Wednesday, 20th.
Union, Thursday, October 2lst.
Pease, Friday, October End.
Bridgeport, SatuI day. October 23rd.
Col. b. Macllail, Will attend AZ follows:
Wayne, Wednesday. October 18th.
Somerset. Thursday, October lIth.
Warren, Friday and Saturday. Oct. Is & I6.
The books of Wayne, Somerset and Warren
Townships, and GAINESVILLE and SomertOn. and
GAINESVILLE and Hendrysburg Mackadamized
Roads, will remain in the hands of Col. Mac
kali in his Office at BarneSville, until Oct. 22nd,
after which. all Taxes will be received at my Of
flee in ~. ClairSville, until December 10th.
JAMES IRWIN, Treas. Bel. Co. O.
Treasurers Office, Sept. lG, 1859.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-10-14
Notice to The Public.
Mrs. I. F1-aziel's

Mrs. I. Fa.az zlel's
Compound Extract of FI uit Leaves,
Now COMPOUNDED AS a GUN, and
! made into Saive. The Gum contains nuih-
ing bat the PURE EXTRACT OF the three
special kinds OF Leaves, and will dissolve in
water in 3 short time.
For rs cts. and two Postage stamps, We
will sendhy mali, circular, and Gum enough
10 make rpint OF Liquid, which will be four
pints when used as directed.
IN case Oh FEMALE WEAKNESS, the pa
tient is safely and speadily relieved of all SUI
fering. For the EYES, if they are infiamed
from cold, wound or erysipelas. II Will draw
out the inflammation and restore the eyes TO
health.
y Box of Saive win be delivered for the price
above mentioned. 1t heals without scar
When once tried il br;lgs for itself.
For Piles, Boils, Gatherings, Burns, Cuts
Bruises, litter, Sores, Chaped-hands, Bunions,
and all eruptiOns of the skin, il makes perfect
cure. 1t is also perfect in cure of all those
diseases, sores and wounds peculiar to horses.
Fer self-inteTest many physicians will say,
this Compound Extract OF Fruit Leaves is OF
no account. Ii you doubt it. cali and will re-
fer you to many vino have been cured by its
use
Wholesale Price, $500 per doz. boxes of Salve
or sticks of Gam, Il ior sl.00.
T. FRAZIER & CO.,
.., Martins Ferry, Bel. Co., o.
ap9 lS6S-1y . CHIEFS
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-10-14
Farm for Sale.

| WILL sell at priv ate sale, upon reasonable
terms time and payments, one hundred
and fifty-Ih ee acres OF land belonging To The
heirs of Ci.rIe Danford decreased, and now uc-
cupied bv Adam Arnold; sail land being one
fourth OF a mile from the town oi beaisvill' ,
Monroe county. Ohio, and on the Powhatinn
road. \ good orchard and other ilnproIeipeni,
quality of soil, make IL one of the most eSira-
bile farms in that section OF country. InqIilre
for further pari iculaIs of the subscriber, in
Washington township. Relmcnt county. Onio.
SAMUEL DANEDRD.
Sent 30 2ws