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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

An immense meeting was held at Dundalk
Ireland, yesterday, of thhosc favorable to the
release OF the Fenan prisoners. 1t is estima-
ted 10000 persons were present The meeting
was addressed by prominent speakers.
MIR. Washburne, formerly u. S. Minister to
Paraguay, has written communication to one
of the London Journals, on Lopez. He says his
opinion has undergone no change. lie recltc5
the barbarity of Lopez, and says but few foreign
ers are now in Paraguay, and they ale only
tolerated b.cluse useful to the Dictator
The London Times, in an editorial on the
Cuban question, says: IF the American ne
gotiations Tor the cesslon OF Cuba have failed,
itmust be because the sum rendered vas deemed
Insufficient, or the Washington Government
breads the opposition of those who feel conf
dent that Cuba must tall into the hands OF the
United States, aud deem it folly to incuriabil-
ity. With the exception OF lew traders,
Spain has no friends en- the Island. Prlm and
Serrano have often told the Cortes that the
loss OF Cuba Is merely question OF time Tor
four mouths they have been dcylS'ng the NEST
advantageous terms
The Emperor Napoleon gave audience to
Gen. Prim yesterday.
A Madrid correspondent of the London Times
writes as follows: Hitherto The Spanish Gov
ernmeut and press have unanimously adopted
the plan of concealing uniavorable Cuban news,
but the Epoca has now broken the silence and
startled the Spaniards by making a statement
of actual facts, and vchcmently urging the dig
patch of troops and the union OF men of all
parties. so that the Government may BIZ. left
free to save Cuba Letters from Madrid assert
tia. a feet of iron clsds will be sent to Cuba in
November in case the United States recognizes
Tue Spanish Govern nent stops
all kilograms which it does not approve, espc-
cially those concerning Cuba.
The Barcelona DiHio hopes that, notwith.
standing the action of the Unite i States, Spain
will know how to maintain her flag and her dig,
nifty.
Prince Napoleon has arriv ed at Brussels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A little boy, about G or years old, by the
name Of William Thomas, the son of Mrs. For
tune, residing in Norfolk, died on Saturday
morning with bydropbobia, having been bit
ten some seven weeks since.
The u. S. Deputy Marshal arrived in Rich
mond, yesterday, having in charge twelve cti-
zens OF Madison, Greene, and adjoini az coun-
ties, charged with illicit distilliug.
l.. T. Freeman succeeds Judge Morton on
the sixth circuit. Mr. Freeman, like nearly
all of our Virginia Judges, is q \ ew Yorker,
or from some other Of the Northe' IN States
=, The preliminary arrangement for the State
FAR to be held in Richmond ,arlv in Noyem.
Der are going on successfully '
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

plete revolution is shortly to take place in the
system of telegrsphing, the rapidity and cheap
ness of transmission enabling such reduction
in the price that it will ultimately mOnopoli2e
the business correspondence Of the country,
even if it should remain inprivate hands. The
patentee of this new system claims the power
to transmit messages ten times as rapid as an
expert penmsn can write. and to do as much
business over one wire as can be done over ten
wires By the Morse system of transmission
The rates Of charges contemplated by the
pstentees OF this new system are one cent per
word for all distances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

Why make any palarer about the recent
Interview" between the President and the
two Texas politicians, in the face OF the uacoa
trudicted statement OF the Washington Chroni
Gle, that the published report of the interview
was authorised by the President himself Gen.
Grant, as far as We have seen, does not shirk
the responsibilities Of Radical policy, or the
expression Of his opinions in favor of the
Radical party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

The Secretary Of State, it is said, has reso-
lutely opposed the appointment of George
Wilkes, as Minister to China. We say this to
his praise. The President, it is also said, is
very favorable to Mr.. Wilkes, who talks horse,
if he does not speak the Chinese language.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

The Washington correspondent of the Bal
hmore Gazette says that President Grant can
"see through milestone" as we'll as ANY 9TH
sr man, }" particularly when there is big hole
in it" This is peculiarly dry way of putting
the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

The statements telegraphed from Washing
ton to the Northern papers, about the extraer.
binary diminution of expenditure during the
past fiscal year, are said to be entirely incorrect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

SALES IN FAUoUIER.-Ihe two frame tene'
ments on Main street, IS! feet front, occupied
by Jones g. Brother and Geo. Werth, were sold
On "Wednesday by Geo. w. Brent, trustee, to
George h. Ieatman for 81 500. Oswald L.
Embrey, substituted trustee, sold on the prem
ises near Grove Church, on the lst INST, a4o
acres of land, being the tract on which n.
n. Thorn resides, for S4 81 per tcfe. Jehn
II. Crump was the purchaser. For the ad'
Joining tract of 49, acres there was no bidder.
Mcssrs. Brooke and Green, Commissioners,
sold On the % inst the farm OF >. L. Asnoy'
containing $50 acres, lat S48 20 per ac:e,to Mrs.
VI. A. Coleman. The Home Farm OF Mrs.
Elizabeth Ashby was divided into two parcels
and sold by the same commissioners. Onc par
eel OF 244 acres was purchased by Albert ~
Ashby and sisters, for So per acre; and the
other $40 acres by DIR. H. r. Green for 800 an
acre. MIR. &. y. Green, Commissioned, sold
On the Sd insr. lot of u acres, belonging to
Mrs. Francis Adams for Sc0j-a colored Wo
man being the purchaser. Messrs. Brooke,
PAYNE and Green, Commissioners, sold at auc
ZION on Tuesday, fine tract OF 391 acres OF
land, west OF the "View Tree" and bordering
on Great Run. owned by Joseph Homer, to
Col. W.. w. Payne, fer $50 per acre. 1om'
missioners holland and Green sold on We'd
nesday the Geo. Jackson farm, containing 1871
acres within three miles of Markham Station
to Willoughby Jackson for $55 per acre. Inc
property OF Charles Bragg in and adjoining the
town of Warrenton was sold on the Sth inst.
by Commissioners W. H. Payne and James
Y. Brooke. J. Wright James bought the
dwelling house and lot o! about one acre Tor Tor
s.. O55. and the adjoining carriage house ana
lot tor 81, OlO W m. II. Gaines gave s. Tor
Rragg's undivided interest in the Water
tavern lot" And Jno. A. Spiman was pur-
chaser OF the other property, paying $50 Tor
| the blacksmith lot $40 for the small house
and lot next TO it, and 81, 900 for the III acre
| lot. - Voyrenton Iader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15
ITO ARRIVE.

Two AhRlN Il.
40 tons LOCUST MOUNTAIN WHITE
ASH CHESTNUT COAL. cargo of schr II. NJ.
Wright, daily expected; also, few tons of
BROKEN COAL for sale low from the vessel
by JN0. j. JAMESON u CO.,
sep l5-3t 80 South Union street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15
PROEEsSsONAE.
JAMES b. H0DGKIN, DDS,

Graduatc Of Tie Baltimore College Of Dental
Surgery
NITROUS OXIDE GAS administered anc
teeth extractei without pain.
the faithful and satisfactory performance OF al
professional promises assured ,.c.
Patients from the country w.l please notify
me few days in advance OF their intended
visits ,p..oo.,
Office Corner Washin ltoa and Prince streets;
Residence Sc Queen street. near fltt mp oil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

The Richmond State Journal thinks, upon
the whole, that the recent election has been
"prejudical to business in the State, that real
estate agents do not speak of revival of bust
ness, and, generally, that Northern capitalists
are not investing, &c. Judging from what 'ee
see in the newspapers, there is every week
quantity Of land sold to capitalists and settlers,
and Northern immigrants are coming in. But
the Journal ought to rccollect, that Recon
struction" is not yet effected. Our people
voted to effect it but have not yet succeeded,
as Congress has to pass upon their action. Not
that we think Reconstruction" is going to
procure half the MATERIAL benefits that some
supposed it would-but still it is most desira-
bic, and would help the cause. 1t would be
the beginning-s change 10 the tide. We
would be glad to see it finally accomplished.
But certainly, even now, affairs are much bet
ter, much moro promising, than they would
have been had the Radicals prevailed at the
late election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

There will be an election in West Virginia,
October IS. for new Legislature. The issue
at the polls will be the cnfranchisement of the
OK. Coniederates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

The mother of Mr.. Law. Forney, an aged
and esteemed lady, died yesterday, in Lancas
ter, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

MINISTER CALLED. The Baltimore Evening
Commercial says The vestry OF the church
of the Ascension, in this city, have invited the
Rev John Crosby, of the Protestant Eplsco-
pal Diocese of Virginia, and now rector OF the
church at Harrisonburg, in that State to assist
the Rev. Mr. Galloway, the present rector OF
the church of the Ascension. Mr.. Crosby is
minister of considerable reputation. 1t may
be mentioned that he is the third minister OF
the Episcopal persuasion who has been invited
from the church at Harrisonburg, in as many
years, to accept positions in Baltimore. The
late Rev Henry A. Wise, Jr., of Christ churh'
and his successor, the present rector, Kew.
Thomas U. Dudley, were both called from the
church at Harrisonburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

letter from Loudoun County.

CORRESPONDENCE of the Alexandria Gazette
LEEsBURG, Va, Sept. l3.-TEe case OF the
Commonwealth against Cooper for the killing
of Shoots, which occurred near Taylorstowp,
resulted in his being baied in the sum OF ; ,VOV
n answer an indictment. Cooper and Shoots
had been to Taylortown, and had been drink
ing. They returned home, Shoots passing TO
his own house, beyond Cooper s, returned 10
C.'s house, and attempted to whip him, and
did strike him in the eye, which to-day bore
evidence of the blow. Cooper put him out OF
tbe house, and he attempted violently to re-
turn, when struggle commenced between
Them. Cooper got his gun, and although
vounc man named Spring attempted TO inter
fore he shot Shoots in the side, and through
the lungs. Shoots, although shot, pressed on,
and threw Cooper, and got upon him, but the
loss of blood prevented his doing any serious
injury. Shoots died in about twenty mlnutes.
Cooner went to deputy sheriff Seliz to surren'
dcr himself, but S. being sick in bed he return
ed home, and on Sunday started to Leespurg,
and got half way down to town, when ne wLs
arrested and brought on. They were poth
undnr the influence of whiskey, obtained al
Tavlortown, not far from Lovettsvllle.. Ihis Is
the second homicide resulting from TINS cause
The information against Thomas Williamson
for an assault on w. B. Downey, IN June last'
was dismissed by the Court, and so was anoth'
or trivial case against Samuel Orrison, tor chas'
Using an impudent colored BOY, -, H.,
Our Agricultural Fair will be held on the
| o6,b 9TH. and 18th of October ensuing. -,
Col. S. P. Lee, Military Commissioner, VIII
On Wednesday next investigate the present,
ment against W. B. Downey, Commonwealth
Attorney, for altering date in an Indictment
against Ryan for obstructing the highway.
| 20 AuQCIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

We hope the project Of the International
Fair, to be held in Washington, in 1871, will
be successfully carried out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

Although the season" at the White Sui
phur Springs is over, about five hundred visit
ors still remain there; and, it is said, the hotel
will be kept open all the year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15
ICOMMUNICATED.

TINE TABLE OF MANASSAS BTsANcH.-l
am glad to see the agitation OF this subject
and hope it may result in change OF the
present arrangement for running the passenger
trains After three months tour in the al
lev Of Virginia, engaged in efforts to promote
the material prosperity Of Virginia, am pre-
pared to say that | encountered an almost UNI
yersal expression Of dissatisfaction on the part
of the people of the Valley with the existing
time table Many would travel over the road
TO spend their money, not only with the com
pany, but in Alexandria, if they were allowed
daylight, but are unwilling to jeopardze their
lives and sacrifice their slumbers tor one-Gnd
if they made the. round trip-two nlghts-upon
a train tearing through darkness. Many from
this end OF the line would traverse the length
of the road if they could witness the beautiful
country OF the far famed Valley. The change
desired would not incur any additional expense,
and be less dangerous. 1t would be of pecu
niary advantage not only to Alexandria. but
also 10 the road | was informed by an official
of the road, soon after the present time table
was adopted, that he had noticed decrease IN
the receipts of the local travel alone, Of $50 to
$2j per day.
But this is what | especially desire to pres
ent to those interested in the success OF Alexan'
dria and her road. The trade of the Valley Is
immensely valuable. Baltimore with her ener'
gv. backed by her capital, is reaching out her
arms to grasp this treasure. Now it is the
part of policy and true wisdom for n railroad
company and our business men to show the
true spirit of accOmmodation-to hold out
every induccmcnt to please the people. 1--WE
them the comfort and convenience OF day Ilght
riding Make the rates OF transportation Tor
their products as low as possible-as low, at
least, as upon the main road. I've heard
complaints of the high tariff, and have, known
fl ,ur driven from this side Of HarTisonburg to
Richmond, via StauntoD.) In short let Us
foster The disposition now prevalent in the
Valley to encourage our market 1t is ours to
control and direct this trade. Judcious man
acemcnt will so secure it as that it shall be dill
fcut fer Baltimore to draw it from her accus-
toned channels Let us accept the golden cup
offered us and guard it we'll, for it Is filled with
Jewels OF great value.
COMMISSION MERCHANT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

Whilst the potato crop in Virginia will b
short it is very abundant at the North an
North West.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

Randolph Coyle, .Jr., who was for several
years connected with the clerks Office OF the
United States Supreme Court, has been ap'
pointed assistant secretary to the L nted States
and Mexican claims commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15
Foreign News

Secretary Boutwell,, it is expected, will re
turn to Wash ingtou in day or two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

All Of tie treasure stolen from Wells, Fargo
& Co., in the late robbery on the Montana
stage road has been recovered. Robins Davi
son, the agent, who was severely wounded dur
ing his capture, will probably recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. 1869.
TIE ORIGINAL SYSTEM of our government is

The ORIGINAL SYSTEM of our government Is |
now almost entirely ignored By the dominant
party. Such youug men as are under the teach |
ing or advice Of the politicians who, in Mr. Lin
coins elegant phrase" now run the ma
chine" come upon the stage Of action, with no
proper idea Of the real nature of the Union or
gsnized BY the trainers Of theConstitution:-the
Constitution itself is annually patched with
some Radical device, until its beauty, and we
fear its utility, are almost totally destroyed
and the practical question, upon disputed points,
has come to be, not whether proposed meas
ure is constitutional, but whether it is tempo
rarily expedient, or useful for party purposes.
Everybody knows this to be so. In such
condition of affairs, of what use is written
Constitution at all? And we verify believe that
one half of the politicians in political Offices OF
seeking for such Offices, in their hearts, say thai
there Is no use for one-and the sooner 1t were
laid aside altogether, or new one formed, the
better. Place the "FederalIst, that noble ex-
position Of the grand work OF our ancestors,
the Constitution OF the United States, written
By Madison, Hamilton, and Jay, into the hands
of young man of the class 10 whom we refer.
and what is it to him2 1t is the explanation
and defence and recommendation Of system
OF checks and balances, of restricted powers, OF
State rights, OF Federal authority ln specified
cases clearly defined and its bounds intended
never to be transgressed Of Union for ascer-
tanned purposes; Of States, in their proper
spheres, sovereign and independent, and yet
moving in harmonious action, with an estab'
hshed government this he reads. But he
sees around him, practically, nothing like such
a system, no text to which the commentary
can apply,-no government like that which was
presented and explained to the people who
adopted what their sages and patriots advised
them to choose as the charter of their rights
and the palladium Of their liberties.
Lamentable, indeed, it is to reflect upon this.
But it may be well, occasionally, to pause, and
consider the facts. For ourselves, we cling to
the principles Of the Constitution as Il 1raS.-
Neither defeat, nor obloquy, nor derision, nor
fear Of being in the minority, nor desire Tor
party supremacy, nor dread Of the ostracism of
dominant faction,-uo favor, nor irOwns from
those who conduct Administrations and dis
pense party boun.ies, can ALLEVIATE US from the
support and defence of those principles. They
are safer and better than any measures OF ex-
pediency. They are the ''salt of our political
existence" They alone can preserve the coun-
try from falling into the depths OF cOnsolida-
ted empire, to be ruled by the strong hand Of
some military chieitain, or, the corrupt leaders
Of successful political party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

According to Mr.. Stewards speech, delivered
at Sitka, Alaska is perfect Paradise We
have never seen sensational advertisement
Of big show to exceed Mr.. Seward putt OF
the newly acquired territory He reports 1t to
"beat all creation in health, trees, fish, iurs,
moonlights, aurora berealis-es, &C., &c. But
as to the SHOWS, ice, and stcrility, he says
nothing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-15

WASHINGTON ITEMS. thirty seven work
men were discharged from the hayward here
90 Saturday. The workmcn were somewhat
excited over the fac. that they are to be locked
for time lost on Thursday last, when work was
suspend Cd by order OF the Navy Department
for the purpose OF giving the men an oppor
tuntv to attend the funeral or the late Secre
tary Rawlins.
In March last Mr.. John \. Grumiine, OF
Frederick. Md, brought to this city quantity
Of dressed veal, which he offered for sale in
the market, but not having 4 license, he was
arrested and his meat was cJniscaed. He
now brings salt against the corporation Tor false
arrest and illegal confscatiOn, and lays his dam
ages at $4,000. His attorneys claim that the
corporation had no right or authority to enact
the ordinance under which he was arrested.
Anapplicatlun has been made to the Board OF
School Trustees for the establishment OF a
school for both white and coored pupils in the
northern part Of the city. 1t was referred to
the City Council.
The controversy between MIR. Crane, the
Street Commissioner, and Mayor Bowen, still
continues, the former reiteratiDg his charges
against the latter.
The work on the steamer Nipsic, at the
Washington Navy \ ard, is nearly completed,
and she will be ready for sea in about ten days.
The steamer Phlox is also being prepared TOR
sea. The officers and crew OF the Nlpsc have
subscribed so for the Avondale sufferers.
In the Orphan Court yesterday, Judge Pur'
cell directed citation to issue requiring
member of the bar to appear and show cause
why his name should NOT be stricken from the
roll of attorneys for charging lee OF $40 for
collecting two cents.
The New York herald., 1869-02-25
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.

1}AMtti,ETB DE ARoMA-THE ABOVE ARE Ac-
~ knowraeed W be the hnest Cigars msrutacturcd
Hnvana anh having bern contracted by oner Tor sas
s wholesale compAc assortment 90 tho various ssss Also
general assortment af g,hcr approved brands -.
u. W, fAHKH, ~ Hsavsr sisssl
The New York herald., 1869-02-25
DWELLING HOUSES no LET.

71Q BROADWAY. STORE AND APARTMENTS
~ iet Apply al los West Twenty-sxth street.
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

TOR sALr.--AN OPPORTUNITY SELDOM OFFERED
IL An Artificial Fower Manufacturing Business, run
ming ging int, other business setting Address y.
r., box les Herald olice
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

LsoR sAtE--A LONG ESTABLlSHED RESTAuRAN
IL ana Oyster House, with long eas. and dons 900
business sickness the cause OF selling Apoy at IT'S Eight
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

LN0k SAi.E--A LONG LEASE or A NICE STORE AND
House, The Jrncon OF Thlru and Fourth suit
Sbe fot business cheap good landlord Inquire al
80 Bowery.
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

CS1 EIGHTH AvENuE.-sECOND FLOOR TO LET
GDi Tor Light business living parior, 12x35, one
S,ng room and two bedrooms Inquire third oor
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

.TN0R ShLE-THE STOCK AND FIXTURES OF
II Fancy store doing good business located n one Of III
best partgof sixth Avenue Lease or The house will
given Apply $50 Sixth thirty eighth street
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

"a UNION SQUARE, NEXT CLARENDON HOTEL
To iet, from Nav Apartments gentes
business purposes. Inquire Of H. sCHROEDER or III
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

dor SALE-LEASE, STOCK AND FIXTURES OF AN
IL old estsbiished Millinery and Dressnakng BUSINESS
Lease Fixtures stock possession LIST March
6 desired. Inquire IL ii. Eighth
The New York herald., 1869-02-25
BoaRDrRs AND LoDcens WANTED.

go IRVING pLAcE. NEAR GRAMMEgcY PARK.-A
w very elegant back faror private table Il desired
The New York herald., 1869-02-25
FOR SALE.

Tor sALF-THE OFFICE AND PRACTICE or
n dentist the last ten years, with eight roons furnished
or housekeeping good location. Address DENTIST station
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

J1,OR SALE-ON ACCOUNT or SICKNESS, A VINE
gar Factory with all the plcmenis, and large stocl
nf Vinegar price S70U Apply to L. BEER 10 Centre street
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

A FURNISHED HOUSE. THREE STORY HIGH sTooT
&. y rooms, nice iocaiion, above Fourteenth street,
objection few nice boarderg being taken; Sl40
month and board for Address for days A. be
To- Herald oaice
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

A TO LEASE, ON TENTH STREET, BETWEEN
IA. Broadway and University place, three story Hous
very desirable for business purposes. Rent $1,000
SHEPHERD 4 PARKER, l62 Broad way
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

LNOR SALE--FOuR YEARS LEASE. STOCK, FIX
~ tures and Good VIII, OF Wholesale and retail uquoi
nore for sale Inquire q, 42 West 18th seet rent
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

GTH AvENUE--To LET OR LEASE, A LARGE sToRl
and Basement, separately together; No. s7s betwee
foryninth ANA fftieh Streets west side Inquire atS
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

a25 BROADWAY-STAELEY DAY. THE AGENT
II nals free list OF furniahed and unfrr
pshcd dwellings, which every tenant should oa
send for.
The New York herald., 1869-02-25

IrOR SALE-STOCK AND FIXTURES GALL NEW or
II Fancy Goods and Trimming store doing excellent
business the best location In Fulton Apply 29
Eulton avenue Brooklyn.