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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24
MARINE LIST.
SUN KOS E.........j Il MOON RISES .......... s II
SUN sETs.............G d HIGH WATER III geo %
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,, AUG q.

SUN KOsE............D u MOON RISES ......... IL
SUN sETs............. d niGH WATER mg~oo %
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, AUG 4.
MEMORANDA.
Brig & $ Berry, fossett, cleared b. \ c@
Yorl, for this port Z0.h inst.
Schrs w Fish, Harris &C Bearse, Bcarse
and Mary MUnroe, Munroo, hence ut Boston
Zlst instant.
Schr E!ma NJ Wright, Freeman, from Boston
for this port, arrived Vt Holmes Hole 10th inst.
Schr Lconessa, Meyer, hence at Providence
Dist ms.
Schr Fannie Hammer, Brooks, from Provi-
dence lor this port, arrived at Newport 10Th.
--
DIED.
In Fredericksburg, on Saturday morning
last, after long and painful illness of con-
sumption, Mrs. PATSEY LElTCH, in the
j9th year of her age.
In Memphis, on the 18th instant, in the C9lh
year Of his age, DIR. SAMUEL GILBEKT,
native Of Westmoreland county, Va, and for
tho last Is years resident OF Memphis.
DkMOVAL-I have this day removed to the
II large brick warehouse half square up
from the old stand on the opposite side of the
street, No. 2Ol, and VIII be pleased to see my
Old customers or any one desiring anything IN
AUGUSTUS WALL,
~ l7-f 2Ol King street.
CRYSTALlZED OIL.
ON-EXPLOSI We.
Manufactured by
4. q. LUTHER
NH n q King street, Alexa., Va.
ES5 WANTED-A VESSEL OF 200 to 200
49, tons capacity, for Bsrbsdos also one of
same capacity tor Denerar.. and one of 100 10
200 tons for Any6iEs' Apply to
au 20-lw I'm, WEDDERBURN & co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

We have accounts of recent fights, or skirm-
ishes, in Cuba, in one of which the Cubans
were successful, and in the other the Spaniards
were victorious. But all the accounts are IN
certain and contradictory
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

We observe, as rather remarkable, that the
Radical papers do not chronicle the recent hor
ribe crimes pcrpetrated in different parts oil
the Southern country, upon white women, by
lepraved aud wicked blacks, as rebel out
RACES at all. They leave out the word
"rcbell"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

The public debt statement Tor the present
month will show little or no change since the
July statement. The fifteen million dollars re
quired for pensions, together with the nee ssa-
ry expenditures, will consume about all of the
receipts for the month, leaving the debt about
the same
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24
PRICE sj8 PER TON

re- Send for a CIRCULAR, and resd the
Ino tostimonials Of rs morits from Virgins
farmer,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

Further arrivals of new crop cotton from
the South, are announced ia the Northern
papers,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

Gen. Lee, in his letter declining to be pre- ent
at Gettysburg, said 81 think it wsest, more
over not to keep open the sores Of war, but to
follow the example OF those nations who en-
deavOred to oblterate the mark OF civil strife
aud commit to oblivion the feelings it engen-
dered. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24
THOMAS PERRY, Agent.
iy 3l-3m ALEXANDRIA. Va.
NEW GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES

NEW GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES
i hhds Porto Rico and V. z. Sugar.
hhds Porto Rico and f. /. Molssses.
Is bbls Refined Sugars.
~ sacks Rio, Laguyra and Java Cotee'.
tlerces choice Sugar-cured Ham, Msrylat
and Cincinnati brands.
bbls Western Leaf Lard
20 boxes Adamantine Candles.
3 gross Yeast Powders, Warren, Humi'.l :
and Davis IL Miller's.
bbls No. Refined Coal Oil
half chests Teas, Gunpowder. Japan, O"i"hE
and English Breakfast
y large assortment OF Brooms Buckets, Ia
kets. Tubs. &c, &c, received thi. day and J..
sale at rs low rates as can be purchased III any,
house south Of Baltimore.
AVERY II DAVIDSOF,
augl7 22j King St cor Alfred.
ITO THE PUBLIC.
A large assortment of STONEW IKE. 81 n
&c, suitable for the season on hahd anu '''
sale in any quantity. nj living prIces.
N. B.-A lot Of DAMAGED WAKE al
great sacrifice. L.
Wilkes street. near Washington street.
aug l7-eo2m o. V. - '''
JI4E CRYsTALLlZED OIL
Win ,bs proper burners, and you will never
Manufactured by
a. q. LUThEk,
NH Il "a King street, ALEXIS, We
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

it j. reported that the yellow fever still pre-
walls at Key West. The excellent Catholic
priest who had recently arrived from Havana
to ill the place of Father Mcdonald, died lasl
l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

There was death from cholera 10 New
York Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

Prime: Arthur, now arrived at Halifax, n.
:. may expected to be "feted, in the British
Provinces, to his hearts content. We wonder
il he will be interviewed too? Suppose
some of the correspondents of the New York
papers try ii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

The Richmond papers deny, on the authori-
ty Of Mr.. Il, NJ. II. Hunter, the statement that
he has written letter urging that no persons
be elected to the U. s. Senate from Virginia
until after the disabilities of those prescribed
by the Fourteenth Amendment are removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

The pan OF the British Government for
buying up the telegraph lines of the United
Kingdom, now before Parliament, seems 10
meet with public favor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

Col. Stokes, the defeated radical candidate
for Governor Of Tennessee, and a number of
Tennessee politicians, are in Washington,
awaiting the return oil President Grant and OF
Secretary Boutwell,, when they want to have
all the federal office holders who voted for
Senter in Tennessee, removed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

The Richmoad State Iodrnai announces
that the ~ irginia Legislature must be Repub
lean, Radical and gives tue 'modus operan-
di'-which -, that Congress should refuse to
allow the Conservative members, recently elect
ed, to take their seats, and By authorizing their
Radical opponents to take their places
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

The question is mooted IN some newspapers
will Mr., Walker, recently elected Governor, il
the present state Of th,ngs is continued, re-
sign? Mr., jefferson said, long ago, speaking Of
men elected to opnces, few die and none re.
sign" But, why should Mr.. Walker resign
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

The Arkansas and Louisiana papers speak
harshly Of the whole career in the South Of the
former Rev. Geo. W. Carter, who is now In
spector OF beef in New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

The proposition to modify the income t9A
law is being put into shape by influential Aau
zeal members OF Congress now in Washington
1t is said that all the necessary expenses OF th'
Government, with the exception OF in'ereS' q"
Tho rrbI;c deLt, oln DO raised by the tSSeS on
whskey, tobacco, licenses and greedy mod
fed Income tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24
FERTILIZERS.

DOR TIL FALL SEE II | y q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

a DANGEROUS WEAPON There are cases
of excusablc and .iustifiablc homicide. But
Mark Twain, in writing to the Tribune, from
Emira, states case which. a few years ago,
would be considered beyond the domain OF
casustry. but now seems to come under the
legal definition Of excusable =
"a person named George ]. Roderlck pro-
voked quarrel with DR.. Il. Wilson. in front
OF the Union Hotel Of that place. Roderlck
called him a liar, thief and swndlrr, and still
the ire OF Wilson was kept subdued. Roderick
still continued to pour out abusive epithets,
and, to cap the climax of iniquity. called Will
son member of the New York Legislature.
This was too much for human nature to bear e,
and Wilson (using Mark 'Twain's expires sion
shot Roderlck dead with an axe handle" How
the handle went off We do not exactly under
stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

BLUNDERS OF THE TELEGRAPH.-An action
was brought in the Court Of Queens Bench,
London, recently, against telegraph company,
for recovery of a loss cSAsioned by mistake
in telegram. In the course OF the trial some
amusing stories were told of mistakes of sim.
liar kind, such as Your wife is delivered OF
five grls"-an alarming announcement, which
should have read, " our wife is delivered OF q
fine girl" Wanted two hund. bouquets s.
an expensive order which, literally construed,
was, WANTED, two hand bouquets. A lady,
living in London, received one evening the fol
lowing telegram from Scotland; Your son
cannot live for long" In an agony OF despair
the lady took the next train for Scotland. To
her great JOY she found her boy alive and we'll
ana about to start out on a shooting excursion,
Ill Inc son Was as much astcnished as his mother.
The message should have bcen ''Xnnr son can.
not tedre for London.-Ihe TelegrdpheT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-24

TIKI BEST WITHOUT poub
Manufactured by the iiagar.t'%n Agricultural
Work..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

Iue prominent \rginians now IN Washington
for Che purpo-e Of urging upon Congress the
views adopted by the recent Conference at Rich
mond represent, a movement Of some Importance,
as indicating progress in the right direction II
seems far the most reasonable and sensible propl-
siti1n which has for long time emanatcl from
that section, and is at least entitled 10 respectful
consideration. They declare frankly their aver
sion 10 universal negro enlipnchiscment, ahstmctly
considered, but a. frankly accept the fact which
events have forced upon them asking only that
il shall be- accompanied By removal Of the dis.
iruuchi-ement which the new Constitution impo-
scs In short, they would Associate universal
amnesty with universal -uImge, o. the basi.
of reconstruction mud final restoution of THEN
State.
While this result Is most dc,outly To- be wished,
and douhtI,.- would long since have been reached
had the question been originally met ia the same
spirit that characterize. this movement, there ARE
several reasons why this demand cannot at once
Dee granted Reconstruction has been long DELAYED
-has been quite as embarrassing and almost rs
costly a. the war it-oH \ policy having been
deliberately settled upon, and adopted in oil the
States in rebellion save three it hardly be ex-
poctcd that Congress will consent 10 any essential
modification OF its policy especially ON the de-
mand of one Of the exceptional States much less
will it frame q more lenient policy for such a
state. But, while Congress will hardly consent
10 allow universal amnesty as y condition of uni
Ncrsal sulllpge, we do not doubt it would .peedi-
y follow as consequent upon IT, provided the pres
ent reconstruction law bee accepted in good faith.
So We think Virginia has buta short and direct
road To- attain her dcsirc-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13
Religious Intelligence.


Rev. l.. o. Brastow, of the 81. Johns
bury South Church, sails from New York for
S'urope to-day (Jan. ~
The next meeting of the Washington Go.
Circular Conference of Congregational
Churches will be held with the Church in
Barre, on Tuesday next Jan. 18th.
The religious interest in Enosburgh still
continues, and is decidedly pure and hope
fn one Eighteen persons were received into
the Congregational church on the 81 inst,
seventeen by profession and one by letter.
Special religious interest is reported in
several Methodist churches in Lamoile coun-
ny.
A powerful revival has been in progress
in North Granville, Troy Conference for the
past five weeks. Tieo hundred hare profes-
Md 10 be saped, and over three hundred have
requested prayers.
-ConOrecationalism Is making mn IN Mis-.
souri,. Six churches have been organized
during the year, making AZ in ALL In 1864
there were but two--Dr. Posts of St. Louis.
and Mr.. Sturtevant's, in Hannibal
The E,ep;oo Pas, contains ,ho e,noy;n,
advertisement :. For sale chean NV nav
No--Christ Church mir Ewer'sl Il Is
ror,, des;rahlo now and ,ros IL a.da. II
before Professionalism was called a failure
The property owned by the Old South
church of Boston, situated between Spring
Lane and Milk street, is valued at 5000, 900
and is doubtless worth much more than that.
The Lutherans have 800 ministers
and 100000 communicates in the United
States.
An experience of lay mana cement in the
councils OIL southern Methodism during two
years past mas proSed exeeea,ngly sa'iSiae'o-
ry, and Is regarded as highly favorable TO
10 the restoration of Re- ancient elory.n
The En;soonal ohnr.h Aleu-. o...
20 d;oceses 4a b;shons D 7sG cler,v . 10
parishes % sSb infspt h.nt;sm. 81 Az con
irmations, 1852 communicates 1874 ,O46
Sunday school scholars, and contributions
amounting to s4,457,sss.
One Of the low drinliug.bo,.os ~ c;,.
cinnati, near the river, has been turned into a
house of prayer Dea. Thos Webb has been
laboring there unweariedly for fifteen months
past and great reformation has taken place
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13
4 National Insurance Enterprise.

The tendency Of the time is 10 nationaliue en-
terprises which are for general public benefit
The Post office Department Is the sequel of pri-
yote letter and parcel caniage, the national
banking system at first met with very strong OPP
position, but has had its merits fully proven the
Pacific railroads show the advantage of supple
menting private enterprise by government char
ter and aid, and national supervision Of railroads
and te!egaphs Is actively discussed One of the
latest Illustrations Of this tendency is educational
Life Insurance Company of the United States of
America, which was chartered in July, 1868, for
the transaction Of insurance business, this char,
ter giving it a far wider field for operations than
any mere State organization can have, paid.
up capital Of one million dollars attests the solid
character of the enterprise, which is managed by
such widely and hononhly known fnanoiers Us
c, II. Clark, Jay Cooke and others. The Com,
pany proposes to do business solely upon the
stock principle, and to do this upon lower cash
rates than are afforded by any company organized
under the mutual plan, Avoiding all oomplica-
tons of possible future dividends, il pays those
dividends in advance by its unusually low rates
and then makes a specific bargain of So much In,
surance for 50 much money, Having thus afford
ed insurance upon tho Lllo plan at very low cash
rates, the Company has introduced some novel
plans which must become very popular The In
come-Producing plan not only pays the full
amount of insurance in case of death at any
time, but embodies contract by which the Com
pany is bound to pay the insured, after a certain
term OF years, an annual income so long as he
survives. By another Dlan--the Return Pre-,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

the Bible will have general circulation, and the
men Of common sense, who nre untinctured
with priestly traditions, may carry on the work
begun by prim and Roha, by lngelles, Alhama
and Metamoms. and may preach new gos-
pei of political aud religions liberty To the
awakened Peninsula. At present the revolution
has not crystalized into it, permanent forms. But
whatever form Of government may he the result
Of these changes, whatever aspimnt may VIZ on
the throne, whatever results mny be- reached, it
Is safe to say chat the past cannot be annulled,
that Isabella can foster her vices in the congeniol
atmosphere Of the Champs D'Elysec. and that
Spain has entered On o new career, in which
priest and Bourbon win have bat little influence
or nlMnr- 81 lLlr III nNra
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

The last meeting ofthe Editors and Publishers
Association ia this State recommended the adop-
ton Of the system Of prepayment Of subscriptions
to all the papers of the Slate. In our judgment
this is the hest system for the subscriber ms well
as for the publisher Action has, however, been
delayed by our cotempomrics ns well as ourselves,
until it is rather late to put this recommendation
in pmctice in nll cnses the coming january. We
have determined, however, to So far commence
practice under the system Of prepayment as to en-
ter the name. Of no new subscribers ON our list
after this date, unless the subscription is prepaid.
and to discontinue ull new subscriptions when
the time for which they are paid expires And
we shall be obliged to all our present subscriber.
IL they will, as far as possible, commence with
the new year To pay us in advance aud such of
them as are indebted tn as ON their present SUBJ
scription will aid us materially it they viii settle
this and pay rs for the coming year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

rhcm1ung hour having expired, the bill for
the relief Of Sue Murphy Of Decatur, Ala. again
came up for consideration It was discussed at
length Without acting ou the bill the Senate
took up and passed bin for the relief Of X. A.
Gri.t and Samuel Phelps of North Carolina, and
then at p. m adjourned to Monday
HOUSE
On motion of Mr. Wa-hburne the naval OPP
preparation bill was made special order for Mon
day next
Mr. Brooks reserved the right Of making points
Of order on various sections OF the bill.
Mr. Nashbuue suggested that that right might
be- reserved and exercised so as 70 increase the
public expenditure.
Mr. Brook replied that Il was very easy to
make such an insnuation, but that as member
he might take up the time of the House in bel
lowing about economy and then waste forty times
the amount attempted 10 I've saved
The House at O'Clock went into committee Of
the whole on state Of Union ON the military ncnd-
envy bill, an hour and half being allowed for a
general debate, Mr.. logan addressing the com
mittee in opposition 10 MIR Jeuckes' civil service
bill, and Mr. Jenckes followed in support Of his
bill
The general debate being closed. the military
academy appropriation bill was considered and
ordered 70 be reported % the House. ltuppropri-
ates SCI ,55S. The committee arose and the bill
was passed by the House
Mr. Miller offered q resolution inquiring OF the
public printer the cause Of the delay in furnish
ing the agricultural report for 1867.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13
LECTURE BY


The 6nh lecture OF the regular course WIN Doe ecu 90
VILLAGE HALL WEDNESDAY EVENING
January DID, l-dl m
Rev. JOIN LORD LL. D., OF stamford. Conn.
d. Lord ha- bad an eminent reputation ior many
years Ia the larger cities. as popular lecturer on hi-
torcal subjects Several historical works which be has
Published. have had large sale in ts country and ln
England. sud are very much admired Or clc1uca and
elegance OF style. lio g.. now delivering course of
twcnty-fou historical lecture. In Boston. The subject
ofthe lecture has NOT been ppdtyc, decided upon.
Door open at O'Clock. Lecture commence ai lI.
ADMISSION, without season tekct.1 35 ct..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

~ The next Massachusetts. Legislature will
have to decide whether minor is eligible to that
body William p. Tyler, Democratic member
elect of the House from Boston, lacks few
months of being 81 years of age. There is no
provision of the Constitution that meets this
cass, nor any legal decision, and the House will
have to decide it under tho clause of the Consti-
tuition making that body the Judge Of the quail,
iications Of IL members.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

scRlrTrRE fuLfILLED--A venerable friend.
some so years of age, and probably a subscriber
to the Hateiolda for more than halfthat length of
time, thinks the ease Of President johnson strik-
ingly predicted in Proverbs xvii IL" An evil
man seeketh only rebellion. Therefore cruel
messenger shall be sent against him" The
American people, IN the late Presidential cleo
ton, being the " cruel messenger"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

CArTIoS.-The Supreme judicial Court Of
Mass. on Monday, declared void policy of life
insurance because of failure to pay the first in
stalment due on note given for the cash pre-
MUM. The party died four mouths after taking
out the policy,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

There are twenty-eight thousand miles
Of telegraph wires in the United States, all
but four thousand of which are held by the
Western Union Telegraph Company,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

CANADIAN REcIrRocITY.-Ih Dominion Gov
eminent has appointed a special agent, George
W Drega, to labor this winter at Washington,
among the Congressman, to secure the revival of
the old reciprocity policy. II is stated that the
Canadians and Englishmen are very earnest in
this matter, and that they will furnish money
freely to persons who will aid them in carrying
out their purposes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

sion Of the slave trade. The United States had
no longer any responsibility for the continuance
Of slavery.
Mr.. Washbume Of Illinois, said the appropria-
ton was made necessary Wy treaty stipulation
Motion rejected .,
The third, fourth aud fifth sections Of the bill
was struck out on points of order, as containing
new legislation. The Committee rose and re-
ported the bill 10 the House, and its further con-
sidention was postponed till Monday next.
Onmoton of Mr.. Morrill, the Secretary Of the
Treasury was directed TO furnish statement as
~ sales or gold 10y Goycnmcnt since the lst ol
January. 1863 The House then at $50 adj
i0urnrd
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

~ Nermonters read the new advertisement of
the Vermont Record and Farmer in this issue.
The prospectus therein yet forth stands unr.
vailed in the annals of Vermont Journalism.
Every person who is interested in the State at
large should take the Vermont Record and Farmer.
Read the offers of premiums. headed Fam
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

Hos. HANNIBAL HAMIN TOR UNIrrD STATES
sENAroR-Ihe Republican members of the Maine
Legislature, after AN exciting caucus, have nomi-
mated Hon. Hannibal Ilainlin for United State.
senator, he having received one more vote than
the present Senator, Mr., Morrill, Where a con
test for such an Office lies between two such capa-
BILE men, it is not surprising that illiceling is en-
gendered, AS it has been in this case, but we trust
now that il Is substantially over, that the harmo-
ny that has prevailed among the Maine Republic
cans viii be restored
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-01-13

brigham Youngs offics is directly con-
nected BY telegraph with every village in