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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

The gap in the Pacific Railroad will, it is
said not be closed and the rails joined in two
weeks yet-say May Is. There are only thir-
teen miles to finish, but the distance embraces
section upon which there is much heavy and
tedious work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

The Southern Opinion" in Richmond, ha.
been discontinued. The Cambridge, Md, Re
publican, has, also, been discontinued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

President Grant. 1T is said,' in reply to
Cuban agents, who inquired if the U. S. Gov
eminent would dispose of certain war material
to them. stated that the Government, in case
there were any such material to spare. would
dispose of it to either Cubans or Spanards iu
case they desired to purchase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

The New York Herald says Daniel D.
Bell, resident Of the town Of Rochester, Uls.
ter county, was arrested in 1864 by Gen. John
A. Dix, then commanding the Department OF
the East, aud was confined 10 Fort Lafayette
fer four months. In 1866 he brought an ac-
ton in the Supreme Court against Gen. DIX
for damages. The suit has slept Tor some
time. The attorney for Gen. Dix endeavored
to have the case removed from the State to the
u. s. Court, but failed, and since then has
given the matter no further attention. An or
der was recently obtained directing the Sheriff
of Ulster county to empanel jury to assess
the damages. This was done on Monday last
notice having been given to D;x's attorney, and
the iury awarded Mr.. Bell $4,000 damages.
The Philadelphia Ledger states that the
Pa. anthracite coal trade for the week ending
on the ODD instant was again quite heavy, be-
ing 1919 tons in excess Of the heavy tonnage
of the previous week. The tonnage by all the
principal carrying companies in the State tor
the week was 3S7, 059 tons, against 3ll ,677
tons in the corresponding week last year-an
increase of IS, 3S2 tons. The tonnage by all
the companies TO. the year foots Sab, 23O
tons, against 9, 1863, 46l tons to corresponding
date last year-showing an Increase OF 643, 1853
tons. The demand slackensd little last week,
in anticipation, probably. Of the public sale OF
Scranton coal to come Oft this week.
THE PUBLIC DEBT statement to May LIST,
lust issued from the Treasury Department,
shows the total debt, principal and interest, to
be So, G35, O32 SSS.12. Amount in Treasury
Coin belonging to the Government, sS2, OBJ.
732, &C; coin Tor which certificates OF deposit
are outstanding, SIG. 307 200; currency. ST.
500, 1854 ,O7-Sll6,2 35. 497.03. Amount OF pub
lie debt less cash 10 Treasury, 50, 5lS, 1876, 39l.-
90, amount of public debt less cash In Treasury
on the lst urimo, 50, 525, 1876, 46l.74, decrease
of public debt during the past month, $685.
070.65.
Letters received in New York from London
say that active efforts are being made to effect
a systematic organization of the English emf
grafton to the United States. 1t appears that
leading trades unonists, aided by liberal CAPT,
talists and politicians, such as MIR. Samuel
Morley, NJ. p. Tor Bristol, have turned their
attention to the encouragement OF emigration
here among their people.
gS We are sending our bills to subscribers
in town and country, who are in arrear-and
would be obliged much, by their attention tc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

THE WHEAT CROP The wheat on the
James river is said to be three feet highly the
Petersburg Index, at one point, and in an ad-
vanced and fourishing condition generally. -
From other parts OF the State We hear cheer
ing accounts, and expanding our survey, We
ind that the reports throughout the country,
North, South and West, are all gratifying IN
their promise of an abundant harvest. In
short unless some unforeseen and remarkable
disaster should fall upon our farmers, we shall
have the greatest yield of wheat for 1869, ever
harvested in this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

A dispatch to the New York Herald says ::
MANY Of the Radical Senators and members
who remain in Washington express the
conviction privately, that unless the Cabinet is
reconstructed the Radical party may SO to
oieces
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

The sensation created in Eoglaud by Mr..
Summers speech, is said to be delightful food
10 the vanity of that Senator!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

1t is again reported that vessel heavily
laden with arms and ammunition recently
sailed from New York for Cuba, and has, pro.
badly, by this time, reached her destination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03
pieces

Mr.. Sprsgue's publication Of letters recently
sent to him. is very much censured BY several
persons at the North, who say that they never
dreamed that their epistles wero TO be given
to the public
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

Mr.. Wiley, a lawyer from Texas, died in
Washington yesterday. Elk. President Lin
coins step-mother died in Cole county, Hill
nois, last week. Mrs. Hairston, most es'
timable lady, remarkable for her common sense
and business capacity. and the owner of one
Of the most splendid estates In Virginia, died
recently near Danville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

Another ''insurrecton' is said to have
broken out in Mexico. We should like to
know when there isn't an insurrection of
some kind or other, 10 Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

Laura Keene's husband, Mr.. Leu,z, formerly
of Georgetown, d. c., is said 10 have died re-
Gently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

Philadelphia was visited yesterday by a
snow storm, which lasted half an hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03
AGRICULTUHAL.
GARDEN sEEDs'
GARDEN SEEDS

have Just received my hrst supply Of Ian.
DRETHS GARDEN SEEDS, warranted frssa
and genuine, together with full stock 0:
LANDRETHs EXTRA EARLY PEAS; A.
go, a small supply of the EXTRA EARLY
CARACTACUS PEA-my own Importation
to which l would direct special attention. Til;
Pea is earlier than Landreth's Extr, Early and
much more prolific.
While can recommend my entire stock OF
Seeds to be Of reliable quality. l would cal
special attention to my FLAT DUTCH CAB
BAGESEED.
Seeds put up in nest packages and mailed -
any part of the country. postage paid on re
ceipt of 10c per paper.
ns-Landreth's Rural Register and Almansc
for 1869. ready for gratuitous distribution.
HERBERT BRYANT,
isn1s No. rs King St, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03
Mexico and Cuba.

from the 1.-TWO Republics published in the
City of MexicoI
We see by the proceeding of Congress on
the 9Th inst, that resolution was offered by
Sr. d. Joaquin Baranda, and seconded by Sr.
Sanchez Azooua, deputies from Campechc and
Tabasco, in the following language:
ResoLreR, That the Executive is hereby au-
tborized to recognize the Cubans who arenow
fighting for the independence of their country,
as belligerents, whenever he may judge conve-
uient to do so.
The yeas and nays on the adoption of the
above resolution we're as follows:
Yeas, l00-Nays, II.
There has been no proceeding in Congress,
which has given Us so much qualification, and
which reflects more honor upon the Mexican PEG
pie, than the passage of the foregoing Iesolu:
ton. The Cubanos are kindred people. and
the nearest neighbors to Mexico. From no
nation could it be more appropriate, tor the
first voice of encouragement to be heard. Sim
ultaneous will come the cheering voice of the
United States: and on these footsteps will
tread the South American republics.
The cause of Cuba is invincible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03
GROCERIES.

T T. SHERWOOD'S
d. FAMILY
GROCERY AND PROVISION STORE,
Cor. Queen and st. Asaph sts:,
ian2l-tf ALIEN ANDR1A, VA.
VIM =. BRooKEs. CHAs. g. TAYLOR, JH
DROOKES u TAYLOR,
ID Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES,
Cor. Pitt and Prince fts,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
Country Produce taken in exchange mhlC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

WHY TIE DELAY?-Thc people Of Virginia,
Mississippi and Texas are not yet Informed
what provisions OF their respective constitutions
will be submitted by President Grant to sepa-
rate votes of their people. Surely, however,
they are entitled to have the information, so
that they may be prepared by their own reiiec,,
tons and by their Interchange of views and
arguments to render wise and Just decisions
uron the matters to come before them. But
probably the President himself has not yet
made up his mind what provisions he Will sub
NIT separately to the popular vote. lie acts
we presume, upon the diplomatic MAXIM when
has served many politicians, never do to-day
what you can put off till to morrow.-LousriHe
Courier Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

The noted Cesar Griffin case may come be-
fore the u. S. Circuit court for this district IN
Richmond to-day. Chief Justice Chase will
b. ready, and his opinion is looked for with
great interest. 1t will be re:olected that this
case is the first of remarkable series OF dec-
sions made by Underwood, which, in effect,
deprived the State courts Of all power where
any officer rested under disabilities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03
NE W CROP.
GRASS ssEDsl GRASS SEEDS

GRASS SEEDSi GRASS SEEDS
I have in store and to arrive
2O) bushels CLOVER SEED.
100 bushels TIMOTHY SEED.
100 bushels ORCHARD GRASS.
so bushels HERDS GRASS.
25 bushels CLEAN snd EXTRA CLEAN
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.
Will continue to receive all the above Grass
Sccds during the season, which will be sold 4.
the lowest market quotations, wholesale an 'e
tail.
ENGLISH LAWN GRASS, expressly io'
wards and lawns, Onion Sets, Seed Po;a:oe''
Seed Corn, &C., &C.; also in store large and
complete assortment of AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS and MACHINERY, consii.
ing in part of Minor & Horizons Plows with
wrought or cast iron share; Conmln's Iron
Besm Plows. Titus Iron Beam Flows, Cua ard
Brace Plows, Sinclair s. Moore Flows, AM
other patterns too numerous to mention; aso,
Harrows of all kinds, Garden Plowa, Hoo',
Rakes, Horticultural Tools, &C., &c.
All orders and correspondence will receive
HERBERT BRYANT.
jan 10 No. % King ST.. AleIandris Va
u,HE GREAT SPRING FERTILIZERS.
ANDREW GOES
SUPER. PHOSPHATE OF LIME.
For Corn, Oats and all Spring Vegetables tha'
no equal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

KNOWING WHOM TO KICK The late Col.
McCluug, of Mississippi once got into dis
pute in the office OF the Prentiss House of
Vicksburg, with a rowdy, when, to end the
matter without delay, ne took the rowdy by
the map of the neck" led him to the door and
kicked him into thestreet. The kiceee picked
himself up, walked away, and here the matter
ended. Some weeks after, McCu',g was in
New Orleans, and when walking St. Charles
street saw the fellow he had kicked out of the
Prentiss House kicking third party out of q
drinking saloon. McClung walked up to his
old acquaintance, once kicked but now the
kicker, and after scanning him closely, said.
"Look here my fine fellow, are you not the
man l kicked out of the Prentiss House the
other day.
"Softly, softly, Colonel replied the rowdy,
taking him by the arm, don't mention it
I'm the man--but- you and | know whom
to kick I"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

A correspondent of the Lynchburg Repub-
lican, writing from the University of Virginia,
says that MIR. Charles O'Conor, of New York,
orator elect for the coming final Celebration
has sent ex Gov. Lowe to negotiate for re
lease from his engagement. No reason is as
signed for his unwiiugness to fulfill the en-
gagement, but the committee say that no
Southern man would or could blame him for
his course, if the objections were made known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03
COMMUNICATED.

tn THE VOTERS OF THE 1TH DISTRICT. -
The people of the State seem to have lost tnelr
manhood. and none more 80 than you OF TIE
7,h Congressional district ,.
With several citizens within your borders,
original Union men, and gentlemen o. eullHepi
ability and virtue, who can take the refu!red
oath, and serve you we'll in the national conh-
ellis. YOU have before you as o canoidatc io'
Congress man who is stranger among }ou'
of whom you know but little, and WHO, II eject
Cd will carry to the Halls OF Congress no.
Virginia instinct or sympathy.
Why have you not called out some one OF
YOUR fellow citizens who was TO the manor
horn" and in whose keeping your interests
will be safe beyond question!
Where is Lewis Mckenzie, one OF yourselves
whose natal land is Virginia, and VINO ioVes MS
State. and still clings to her With Mai oeVo'
ton? Why have you not summoned "e"s "
the representative trust!
He is one of the best mon in the State
nbilauthropic generous, and public spirited;
he has that happy combination OF heart ana
head that BELTS him for public confidence anu
pubic trust. re.;u
lie has had large experience in public AFFAIR.",
and business capacity OF very hlsh orce1 ;
and, above all, he will carry to seat IN Ooh-
gress thorough Virginia heart. =, nm.
Require him to take the place OF Mr. MT,
tesey. and if he is recusant (which Is scarcely,
to be supposedly nominate him yourselves ana
force him into your service.
He is unquestionaby the most available ma I,
in the District, who can take the oath, and 1t
were needless to elect any one who cannot take
the oath, because he will not be admitted to
seat. l..
He will have but one opponent who can by
| possibility defeat him-Mr Shacke ford, but
| as the candidates of the Conservative party
! have all withdrawn, there can be but little
doubt that Mr.. s. will follow the suggestions
of the late Conservative Convention, and ike
Col. Withers. Mr.. Marye, and Col. Walker
withdraw, and cast his Influence in favor. or q
| Conservative who is a native born Virglnlan.
Bring him out
For Gods sake, let US have some nafir]s vi
our State before us for public trust. let us
not give I'D all to the carpet baggers. Let US
stand upon our manhood and honor, and not
let ourselves be overrun by set OF adventures
who would never have shown their faces ID
Virginia but to get her Offices FAIRFAX.
|
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

The Peruvian Legation has received advices
OF the safe arrival OF the monitors Nance and
Copac at st. Thomas on the 22i ultimo. The
monitors were 10 good condition, and all on
board well. The Consul states that at the time
the monitor Antahualpa was reported lost, she
was In the harbor OF ST. Thomas, where she
has since remained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

AN INTERNATIONAL Boat RACE.-lf we
may credit London dispatch of last night
there will before many months be fair trial OF
the respective muscle of the college oarsmen OF
the American and the English Cambridge, the
latter OF whom arc reported to have accepted
conditionaly the challenge of the Harvard
men. We trust that the word "condtionally'
may not cover such an amount OF clubbing as
has been resorted to of late by English yacht
men to avoid fair contest with their fellow
sportsmcn on this side Of the water.
There certainly is no reason why the English
University men should fear the results of an
equal match, if we can credit the reports OF
such Americans as MIR. Smalley, who seemed
to regard the Harvard challenge as preposter'
Gus and fool hardy. Whether the latter were
over confident or not, We are glad that there Is
some prospect Of a trial skill and muscle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

Provision SpEcULAToRs- We are not sorry
to say that the spectators in butter and pota-
toes have como 20 grief. In New York the
farmers are compelled to sell the butter and
potatoes which they have been keeping all the
winter at lower price than they would have
obtained for the same articles 10 October and
November last A Michigan paper says that
farmers in portions OF that State are obliged to
sell potatoes at fifteen cts. DER bushel, for which
they refused ST. so last Fall. Some Of them
are very heavy losers, as last years crop was
unusually heavy. AT White Pigeon they have
been shipping for several weeks from 800
to 5000 bushels each day, and yet it is estima-
ted that there are at least $4,000 bushels OF
potatoes in that vicinity still unsoId. 1t is the
same in the Western part Of New York, New
Jersey and New England.- Wash. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03
COMMUNICATED.

see that some of the Common Council are
p,ine to introduce bill prohibiting the use OF
the veocipcdc on the streets, 1t + =, not worn
their while to do so, as no ve!oclnedIst can U.s.
one on the streets of this city, without enoan
gering his neck. But suppose they cou'u 'iut
le cheval de bois on the streets, don thinh
the Common Council should object, as the au
thoritics of Washington have not objected nor
made them nuisance; and if the Council OF
this placo do object will pack my carpet bag
and get my cheva de bols and 20 elsewhere
4 NELOCIPEpIST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

NIAGARA ECIIPsED.- The strange report
reaches us-on the best OF authority, however,
that fall of water trelre hundred feet Aok has
been recently discovered in the gorges Of the
mountains near the Allegheny Springs \
party will soon leave the city to penetrate the
mountains and ascertain fully the truth Of this
report. -Lmchburg Republican.
Zone on the top of the Peaks Of Otter would
be over 5000 feet high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

THE South OUR ONLY HopE.-All classes
of our people have common interest in the
prosperity of the South. Another season s
good crops in that section OF tho country Will
do more to place the nation In condition to
resume specie payments than all the theories
of politiciaus, or the long drawn out wisdom OF
Congress. Through much distress and misery
the South, in spite Of politicians and the
biunders of legislators, is now entering upon
new and substantial career of prosperity that
may soon eclipse the plories Of the West and
North.-N. Y. CommrciH radical organ. J
There is great deal mere truth in this than
the Radical organs are in the habit of telling.
The country must depend chiefly upon the
rich crops and the general prosperity OF the
Southern States for its ability to maintain the
Government and to resume specie payments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

One account Of the interview between the
President and Gen. Lee says that ut was
very brief one, and lasted only few minutes,
and that nothing was said about public affairs.
But Data" the Washington correspondent OF
the Baltimore Sun, says, that the President
desired the interview to talk over matters con-
cerniug Virginia, and that Gen. Lee has stated
that as to submitting the constitution to vote
of the people, he (Gen. Lce,) thought that
separate votes should be taken on the d'sf-an'
chising clause and on several clauses relating
to questions of local nature, in which the
various counties are largely interested. He
was also of the opinion that it was OF the ut,
most importance that the several States should
be brought into practical relations with the
federal government at once, IN order to secure
representation in both branches OF Congress.
and when that was accomplished he was sure
all other questions would readily adjust them
selves. lie said he had informed the Presl,c
dent that he did not look upon the adoption OF
the fifteenth amendment with such fearful tore.
bodings as had been done by leading men OF
the North and South. He said the interview
was an exceedingly pleasant one; and that the
President assured him he would always be glad
to see him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?-Hunnicutt's Ind

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?-Hunncutt' ; lndc'
pendent Republican says:
"Campaign Documents. Letters and afiila
Wits from Detroit, Michigan, and Alexandra,
Virginia, now in the hands OF True Repub
Ecan' of this city, will make strong campaign
documents for tn: approaching gubernatorial
canvass. Let them come forth. The people
have right to know the character ot the men
who ask their suffrages for the highest State
Office within the popular gitc.
By all means let the public see these docu-
ments.-Rich. Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

Ezs~ We are sending our bills to subscribers
in town and country who are in arrear-and
would be obliged much, by their attention to
tho same
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

AIN also agent for
r. FRANK GOES
SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
which has fine reputation. Price S56 per ton
HERBERT BRYANT,
ianlS No. Is King st., Alexandria, VS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

JOSEPHINE SANCTUARY left my house
y April 18th, 1862 She is sixteen years Old
has dark hair, cut short dark complexion sac
very stout in person; wore white leghorn "a.
bound with black velvet and trimmed viii
Blue. A liberal reward will bs paid for sny
uformation of her whereabouts. l caution az
one against harboring her.
INV NJ. s. STEELE.
uv9-St Near Gainesville, Va
VEAST POWDERS-l gross Rumford.
Y Yeast Powders; also, Davis and Miller;
i east Powders said to be superior TO ali 9th.
ers, received to-day by ,,,,,r,
my3 y. v. MILDOhN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

1t is stated from Washington, In relation to
negotiations with Great Britain, that the in
structions Of this government to Minister Mot
ley do not suggest any mode of adjusting the
pending questions. nor do they require him at
present to propose the reopening of the nego'
tiations for the settlement of the Alabama and
other claims. Our government will act with
the elaboration due to this important subject,
and carefully avoid any cause of offence, while
firmly presenting the American side of the
question to Her Maiesty's government, when
occasion shall require. No one connected with
the administration, including the President,
nor does the British minister, apprehends ipju-
rious consequences from the rejection of the
Alabama claims treaty by the Senate"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

S A LIT
100 sacks VERDIN'S FINE SALT, from
ship sGolconda," direct from Liverpool, for
sale low by WATTLES 81 Co,
mar 30 I'm II King st Alexandria, w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

GEoRGErowN News The BIDS for dredS
inc the Georgetown channel Of the Potomac,
in accordance with the late ordinance OF the
CITY Councils. were opened Saturday, and
were four in number. The contract was
awarded to the American Dredging Company
OF Philadelphia, and the work will commence
within fifteen days. to be completed IN three
months. r., -,
There is general complaint 0! the scarcity
of shipping in this port at present, and IN co.,
sequence the various wharves are piled noun
tain hiph with coal awaiting shipment coast
wise. The monthly auction coal sale OF GIea-
son & Glenn, which was to have taken place
last Friday, has been postponed on this &C
count.
Mr.. G. T. E1monston, -four inspector. re-
ports the folio wing inspections OF -four during
the month of April: Family, 7,G2S extra,
6.633; super, 964 fine, &c; first mlddIlng'
I54 second middling, G broad arrow, =
Total. Il, $50; making total OF 5,944 bar
rels inspected since January LIST.
The coal shipments northward from TINS
port during the past week amounted to ., 10?
tons. making total of 1881 tons shipped
during the month Of April.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-03

" OIL SILK
OF superior quality Just received.
CHAS. w. GREEN,
sp so CO King street.