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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Internal revenue collections for the third
district Of Virginia amount as follows: Tax
on tobacco, SEA. 965 Is, on whiskey, SAT, go
OF. The total amount collected, which in
GUIDES the above, is Sl26, 765 "A. The contrast
between the above exhibit and that of the cor
responding month of last year is astonishing,
the whiskey tax OF January this year exceeding
the entire amount collected during the same
mouth OF last year, which was 1854 G5. The
excess of January, 1869, over the same month
Of 1868, was $9l, 344 Al.
The board of public works OF Virginia last
week signed the deed of sale, for the Desert
Tract" body of s, 254 acres of land, in Prin-
cess Anne, opposite Cane Henry. The land
was bought by Messrs. John NJ. Frazier and
Thomas NJ. Hall, of Baltimore, for $4,000,
Mr.. Barbour Intends to put the agent, Col.
Freeman, to work along the line of the Lynch
burg and Danville road. procuring subscriptions
of land, money, &C., the present week
The writ of habeas corpus awarded By Judge
Underwood upon the petition OF Jeter Phillips
is returnable 90 tomorrow, the 9th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08
NEWS OF The DAY.
$40 sho,o the very age and body Of the Times. .

Several attempts have been made within
short time to fire the Children Home at
Lancaster, Penn, containing nearly two hun
dred inmates. On Saturday evening another
attempt was made Dy placing old clothing in
the bunehol, of barrel of oil in the cellar,
and ieniting the end outside. The attempt
was fortunately discovered and the fire extin-
guished. Suspicion fell upon elrl fourteen
years of age, an inmate, named Ellen Doyle,
who at first denied all knowledge OF the matter
but yesterday confessed.
Edwin Booth played to a beggarly account
of empty boxes on Friday night at his new
theatre, in New York city, though his ex-
chequer was as full as if every seat had been
filled. The explanation OF the anomaly is to
be found in the fact that the spectators had
previously purchased two thirds of the seats,
and were disappointed in The public not COM
ing forward to take them Oft their hands.
Senator McCreery and others had long In
t,rvew on Saturday with Attorney General
Evarts, relative to the release of John Z.
Braine, of the Confederate navy. Mr.. Evarts
expressed some doubt as to whether Bralne' S
case could be reached under the President S
amnesty proclamation but listened attentivey
and favorably to the plea for mercy.
At Pittsburg, on Saturday evening Michael
Kaufman, German barber, shot little boy
named Edward Miller. The boy was looking into
the shop window, when Kaufman ordered him
away, and then fired a revolver through the
window, killing the boy almost instantly. kautf
man narrowly escaped lynching by the citizens
but was hurried OFT to jail.
A resident OF Brooklyn, New York, recently
while laboriug under the insane idea that some
one was trying to rob him took his watch and
four hundred dollars out on the street and give
them to the first stranger he met. The stranger
has not yet returned them, although the
Brooklynite has become sane again.
Yesterday crazy man named Hoefer, living
on the outside of Hannibal, Missouri, murder
ed his daughter, little GIRL ten years old. He
strangled her with strap, cut her body IN
two, tore her heart out, cut it open, and Swal-
lowed the blood. lie was arrested
The insurgents in Cuba have burned eigh-
teen large plantations in the Eastern District.
Cholera of very violent type is prevalent in
the iusurrectionary districts Insurgents,
Spanish troops, aud citizens are falling vic
tins to it.
Captain Robert B. Riel U. S. N, died on
Friday at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth,
Va, of pneumonia. TIE deceased stood No.
30 on the retired list OF captains, and at his
death was waiting orders.
Hong Ko, Chinaman, vctlmizad several
San Francisco merchants to the extent OF SIS,
900, and sailed in the steamer on Thursday for
the Celestial Kingdom. kilograms have been
sent to Japan to arrest him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08
Congress-.

In the Senate, on Saturday, Mr.. Edmunds
submitted a resolution that on the counting OF
the electoral votes for President and Vice Presl-
dent, if the result of counting or not counting
the electoral vote Of the State OF Georgia.
does not change the result, the announce
ment shall be so madee By the President
of the Senate Mr. Sumner reported a JOINT
resolution authorizing Com. BALDWIN to accept
a gold medal from the King OF the Netherlands,
and Lieut.. Clarke to accept gold medal from
the Emneror of the French The Committee
on the Pacific Railroads reported their general
bill for extending aid to these roads 1t guaran-
tees the interest at six per cent. thirty year
first mortgage bonds, to the amount OF thirty
thousand dollars per mile, for about four thous-
and miles of railroad, as follows: Northern
Pacific, | 400; Southern, on thirty-f parable l.,
LOO; Eastern Division for connection, to be
made east Of the Rio Grande, between Albu-
uueruue and Hulon Chico and other branches
of southern lines about 500 miles. Mr.. Stewart
gave notice that he should ask vote on the
constitutional Amendment before adjournment,
but after speeches from Mr.. Doolttic and Mr..
Bayard, Mr.. Salisbury took the floor, and The
Senate adjourned.
In the House OF Representatives on Satur-
day, resolution was introduced to resclnd all
Governments contracts with Dempsey & OToole
of Washington, which was objected to, but
notice was given that it would be introduced
on Monday A resolution was passed calling
for information in regard to the disposition OF
money from the sales OF captured and abandon
ed property A bill was reported regulating
the reports OF National banks. The Army
Appropriation bill was considered in Commit
tee of the Whole 4 discussion arose on the
propriety of the Government taking possession
of Fords Theatre, after the murder of Prcsi-
dent Lincoln, during which Mr. Blaine paid
tribute to Mr.. Stanton for his prompt action
in forever stopping theatrical performances IN
that building" Alter several important
amendments to the bill had been offered, the
House adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

Our MATERIAL PROSPERITY, - Virginia will
vet 90 ahead. She cannot be kept down, be-
cause of her geographical position, her climate,
and her resources of every kind
She is an agricultural, and will be mining,
manufacturing, mechanical, and commercial
Commonwealth.
Lands are selling every day, capital from
abroad is investing, and new enterprises are
starting, as we observe IN the daily press, IN
various portions of the country.
The people are law-ablding and the regime
under which we are living allows man at least
to attend to his own affairs, and reap the fruits
of his labor Representation in Congress will
not have the effect, as we are told it will, to
rush in upon us all of sudden tremendous
wave of immigration. -PetersJurg EapreSS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

AN EXPLODED THEoRY-An observant
friend writes us that the Medical faculty have
taken some interest in published report, of
the singular case of Mr. Daniel Harrison of
Fauauier. This gallant soldier Of the Confed
crate army was so unfortunate while manning
an entrenchment in the Shenandoah Valley, as
to receive a guo-shot wound which carried away
the left anterior lobe of the cerebrum, which
French and few American Psychologists have
affirmed to be the seat OF reason. His conva-
lescence las been slow; but alter the lapse OF
FIVE years his recovery is pronounced almost
entire and truly wonderful, He is perfectly
rational and his intellect is not 10 the least i'm
paired by the loss he has sustained. The re-
suits attending his case furnish additional evil
dence of the fallacy of the French theory, and
afford another illustration Of the truth OF the
trite adage, while there is lite there is hope.
= WorrpptOn IRQer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08
ALEXANDRIA.

The writer of the Washington letters 10 the
Washington Republican says :-"Many believe
that the Senate Judiciary Committee will re
port on the Virginia reconstruction question
immediately after their session of Wednesday
next. 1. however, imagine that as they have
not yet had single consultation on the subject,
their report will be longer delayed. From all
can learn, draw the conclusion that Genera
Grant is anxious to get this subject out of the
way before he enters on the Presidency that is,
by Congressional action. authorizing the people
of Virginia, to vote on a reasonable State Con
stitution.f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

1t is said that the present British govern
ment has determined to recommend the aboi
ton Of the University tests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08
Foreign News.

The lul text of the Alab INA Claims Treaty,
received from the y. S., was published for the
first time in England in the London papers of
Saturday The Times denounces the treaty as
incomprehensibe and without order, that it
allows the consideration of the question of the
recognition of the Southern States as
beligerents to go to the umpire for de-
cision, and that II this is settlement" then
the word has new deGuition. The Times adds
that if the u. S. hesit2tes to ratfy the treaty
ENGLAND will not chate
Oneen Isabella has issued another manifesto,
denouncing the revolution in Spain, and assert
ing her right to the throne.
The Pope, it is said, torbids pre!ates elected,
to sit in the Spanish Cortes.
The new Ministry in Greece is failure. =
Bulgaris, the former Prime Minister, has been
recalled The King is firm for an adherence
to the protocol
LANDS IN MARYLAND Property is advan-
cling in value all along the line of the proposed
Baltimore and Potomac road, judging by the
following paragraph from the Prince Georgian
G. G. Magruder, jr., ESQ.,. as trustee, yester-
day sold the dover interest in the real estate of
Thomas Harvey, deceased. in Bladensburg dis
trct, consisting Of about fifty acres Of land, to
Richard W. W. Bowie, esq, Tor one thousand
and FIVE dollars. This is an advance of nearly
one hundred per cent. over an offer made about
six weeks ago, The branch of the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad leading to Washington,
rups through this property.
The Port Tobacco Times says:
We understand that Mr. George Cutie, Of
Baltimore city, has sold his fine estate in this
county to company of Northern gentlemen for
the sum Of thirty five thousand dollars. This is
q valuable estate. aud bids fair to become still
more so, as the Baltimore and Potomac Rail
road will probably run through it for about four
miles.
Railroads benefit the country through which
they pass as much as they do cities and towns;
and, in many instances, "a good deal more so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

The Railroad rings in and around the lobbys
of Congress, are being welded together, for
combined strength. 1t is said they are afraid
Gen. Grants administration Will not favor
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08
this country

Owing to the limited appropriation made by
Congress for the purchase and distribution Of
seeds by the Patent Office, it will he impossible
to make any general distribution as heretofore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

RAISING SUNKEN VESSELS. The United
States steamer Delaware, the consort Of the
Columbus, i; now being sheathed, preparatory
to being raised by Messrs. Brown & Company,
wreckera. II will be recolected that this ship
and the Columbus were sunk side by side in
the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth, just
above the dry.dock. The Columbus was raised
last year, by the same enterprising firm, and
foated to the Atlantic Iron Works and Dock
Company's ship yard, where she was hauled
out on their marine railway, and cut up. Wis
tors attend daily to see the marine divers go
down to work upon the ship. The vessel is be,
be pumped out by powerful steam pumps. 1t
is heir Intention we learn, TO raise the remains
Of the big ship Pennsylvania, and all other4
now sunk in the river. -NortoLk IoArn4L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

1t will be seen that the treaty in relation to
the Alabama claims, as they are called, meets
with opposition 10 Great Britain as we'll as in
this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

a PASTORAL LETTER FROM BISHOP COKE.
DR.. A G. Coke, Episcopal Bishop Of the Do
cese OF Western New York, has issued the fol-
lowog pastoral address;
Brethren Belorea IN the lord The solcm
mites of Lent, now about to begin, justify me
in calling on you, as myself also. to renewed re-
pentance, meditation and sincere confession,
with prayer The late pastoral letter of the
House of Bishops suggests those practical mat
tiers to VII ch attention should be particularly
directed, AMI need add little to my request
that you may need those admOnitions and
study the Holy Scriptures, whether these
things are so.
The enOrmitics Of theatrical exhibitions, and
the righteousness of dances too commonly toll
Grated in our times, arc there so specially
pointed out as dsgracclul to the age and ire
concilablc with the Gospel OF Christ, that feel
it my duty to the souls Of my flock to warn
those VINO run with the world ito the same ex
cess OF riot" in these things, that they presume
not to come to the holy table. Glasses prepar
ing for confirmation are informed that | will
not lay hands, knowingly, on any one who is
not prepared to Ienounce such things, with
other denominations Of ''the world, the flesh
and the devil" Let all such choose deliber-
atey whom they will serve; and if salvation be
worth striving for, let them be persuaded to a
sober life, to self-denlaIs and to the pure and
Innocent enjoyments which the Gospel not only
permits, but which it can only create. 1t is
high time that the lines should be drawn be-
tween worldly and godly living, and | see no use
in Lent that is not sanctlfed to such ends
have heretofore warned my flock against
the blood outlines Of ante-natal infanticde.-
II any doubts existed heretofore as to the pro-
prety Of my warnings on this subject, they
must now disappear before the fact that the
world itself is beginning to be Mortified by the
practical results of the sacrifices to Moloch
which defle our land
Again I warn you that they who DO such
things cannot inherit eternal life. If there be a
snecial damnation for those who shed innocent
blood" what must be the portion Of those who
have no mercy on their own flesh? Dearly be
loved, save yourselves from this untoward
generation Your affectionate Bishop,
A. CLEVELAND COKE,
Bishop of Western New York, and in charge
of the Diocese of Central New York.
Hartford, January 50, 1862
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

THE BRADLEY CASE AGAIN, Ga Saturday,
in the District of Columbia Court, when case
in which he was engaged was called, Mr. Brad
ley desired to have his exact status at the bar
defined, and was Informed that he could pro-
coed with any cases before the court, and that
the rule in relation TO exclusion from one branch
of the court had not yet been applied in his
case Mr.. Bradley, thereupon, replied that he
could not, and would not if he could, submit to
the terms of the court on that question. He
had met with Insult from that court both in
and out of it, and he would 60 to jail even and
rot there before he would 90 before the Tar of
the Criminal Court and ask Tor admission under
such circumstances This reply induced the
court to issue the following order:
Joseph II. Bradley, ESD, having this day
appeared in court, and formally and IN proper
person announced his determination not TO ap-
ply to the Criminal Court Tor restoration to the
bar, from which he was dismissed by the order
OF that court, made on the 10th day Of August,
1867, and said order having been inspected by
this court, it is therefore ordered that the rule
adopted by the court on the 10Th day Of Janu-
airy last, be applied to the case Of the SAID JOS
II. Bradley and that he be not allowed to prac
tice as an attorney or solicitor OF this court so
long as SAID order of the Criminal Court >hall
remain in force.
1t is understood that Mr.. Bradley will again
apply to the Supreme Court Of the United
States for another order to secure his relnstat-
mcnt to all his ights and privileges at the lar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

We observe that resolution has been passed
by the House of Representatives, calling for
information with regard to the disposition OF
money from the sales OF captured and aban-
joned property. A thorough investigation
into this subject. both us to sales OF property,
during and shortly after the war, is much
needed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

There is rnmor in Richmond that if the
Radicals succeed in Radicalisiag Virginia,
when an election is ordered, they will elect
Judge Underwood, u S. Senator from the
State-and that if assured of bis success, he
will resign his present position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

The National IutelEigencer says that the bill
OF Mr.. Boutwell,, proposing to establish colored
suffrage by an act of Congress. which must be
carefully Disseminated from the pending amend
ment to tie Constitution. which proposes to
d the same thirg in another way will probably
not be pressed this session; the Ohio delega'
ton Directing as they have an election to come
of 10 that State next fall. The attempt of MIR.
Boutwell, to make out the power of Congress to
pass such law under the Constitution as it
now stands was met by Mr.. Beck, of Kentucky,
with great power and fullness OF argumenta-
ton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

The pastoral letter of Bishop Coke, the Epis-
copal bishop OF western New York, will at
tract attention The ecclesiastical authorities
of several of the churches of different deuomi-
nations are raising their voices against the gross
sins which are now becoming so prevalent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08
DUBLIC SALE.

By virtue Of 3 deed Of Lrus. executed by Jo-.
II Thompson and wife to the underslg1c
dated The 9Th day Of June, 1869, recorded D.
the Clerks Office of the county Of Fairfsy, ST..
Of Virginia, in Liber . No T. folio 288, ~. ~.
house OF the Alexandria, Louloun and Ham3
shire r. r. Co, at Herndon, Fairfax count.
on MONDAY, the 9Th day of March next,
IL o'clock a. m, sufficient amount OF tr
PROPERTY described in the said deed OF tru-
to pay the necessary expenses o! pubhc1t,l2e'
and sale, and An instrument OF i've hundred d..
lars, due the FIRST day OF thi. month, and secp
cd by the said deed OF trust
The said property is the east or half par. o
the land at Horndon formerly belonging g
Daniel * Calyer, then containing 4Ol acre
more or less, but now divided by tho publ
road running through the middle OF the trac
from north to south, less - acres sold from .l
south end Of the property The property cr.
be viewed az any time on application to .h
Trustee, 1T Uerndon.
Title perfect. Dated nj uerndon, Farl
county, 81 February, l6C9.
feb 3-eots a 81 JOHN, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

Leonard Scott 4 Co., New York, have re-
published the January number of Blackwood' S
Magazine. Contents Bishop Berkeley the
fifteen louis dor of Beaumaichais Double
and Quits-part 3; Kinslake's history of the
Crimean war; Christian missions in India !;
Seats and Saddles; Gain or Loss? This num-
Der is very interesting one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

The Washington correspondent ofthe Rich
moud Wing says that Virginians in that city,
who favor the new movement. are not dis
posed to press it at the present session OF Con-
greSS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

Whatever may have been thought OF what
is called the Bradley case, In the Washington
Court at the outset of the matter, it would
seem that the Court is now placing itself 10 a
position, 10 which it will not be sustained by
The law, OF common sense TO say Lo;hing
whatever Of public opinion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08
AUCTION SALES.

DUBLIC SALE OF A VALUABLE FISH
L ING LANDING ON THE POT0W1p4hc,
RIVER Tho undersigned is authorized az
the parties mostly interested in the f.5itog
landing on the Potomac river, known bv ~
name of "BRYAN'S LANDING" to 1oG sIs
at public sale, on TUESDAY, the 9th dor greg
February, 1869 at IL o'clock m in the vii
of Piscataway, IL Gerard w Brardrs Uo,segga
by d. r. Dyer, Sheriff Of Prince George.' V vel
under execution directed to him by the CT
Court ofseid county, and will be sold on ,b uI
day. Title undi-puted. S'
This is considered ono Of the best e.b;,
landings on the Potomac River. Person. '95g
sirous 30 purchase will do well To attend ~,
sale. WM. a JARBOE, for Tho
parties mostly interest,"
Prince Georges 60 Md ian 2l-eots
pUBLIU SALE OF PRINCE WILIJsC
Z LAND
BY virtue of 4 decree Of tho Circuit Com, ,
Prince William county, entered on the n,
day of October, 1867, in " suit in chsn1s,-
therein pending in which Thomas X Davis
theu Of 4. Nicol IS plaintih, and Georee N
Seydel and wife ard others are defendants ~
undersigned, Commissioner, will sell, bar..
the front door ct the Court House :.
said county, On MONDAY, the All dsv y.
January, 1869, that being Court day, ut p.bS
I'D
PARCEL OF LAND, containing 2l7 acres. i,
uated about miles south OF Manassas an.
about 2! miles from Brentsyile, the c5g1,-
seat, adjoining the lands of John Arnold AZ
others. This trac. OF land is well wa.erel Az
timbered, and from its proximity 10 tho Tailr1s,
the timber is very valuable
TERMS ne-fourth cash, and the re.5r
| on credi. Of one and two years, with in,e,es
| from the cay Of sale on the deferred payment.
the purchaser to give bald and security for 4
deferred payments, arEhc title to be rc.s..
as n further security therefor
EPPA HU&TON, Comm
Prince VIM CO.. dec 7-eot3
POSITION EN- ENT-The above ssle b.
been postponed until the Fik3r MONDAY
| IN FEBRUARY next ". the same hour ST.
| place. jan 7-c0t.
ENT-Tha above sale n.
been postponed until tho FIRST MONDAl
| in VI Ron NEXT ieb 4-r1'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

The last vestige Of the old Museum Building
or State Court House. which has so long mar
red the appearance of the Capitol Square, in
Richmond is about to be swept away. The old
walls have been torn down and removed, and
workmen are eveliog over the space occupied
lately 10y the building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

A new movement was proposed by General
Scho6eld to the House Military Committee in
his testimony before them the other day. 1t
is that brevets ought to to be abolished alto
pether
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-08

1t is said that the President has issued an
order directing that the remains OF Mrs. Sur
ratt be delivered to her family for decent bu
rial. 1t appears that petition asking that
this be done, signed by about forty members
Of Congress, was filed 10 the War Department
about two years ago. but cannot now be found.