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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

1t is stated from Washington that the Cabl-
net on Tuesday decided to retain the Spanish
gun boats recently seized by the Government,
the proofs Of intention on the part OF Spain to
use them against Peru bciug deemed sufficient
ly strong to warrant this course. This deter
mination. if correct, sets at rest the question
whether their seizure had any reference to the
Cuban matter. The Spanish Minister is rep
resented to have protested against any further
detention oithe vessels. They have been trans-
ferred to the custody Of the Commander Of! the
BROOKLYN Navy Yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

"BaSe ball, " though dying out, has become
so intoerable a bore that the newspapers charge
extra for notices of the base ball clubs. The
Internal Revenue Depart ment has decided that
base ball clubs are subject to taxation, and ac-
cordingly they will in future be compelled to
take out licenses at the rate Of 80 per annum
tor their exhibitions and pay tax OF p per
cent. on their gross receipts. while the treasur-
ers Of clubs will be required to make monthly
income returns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

Mr.. Philip Poultncy, an Old, we!-knoSn and
esteemed citizen Of Baltimore county, Md
died in Baltimore on Tuesday last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

The Radical papers, especially the Washing
ton Chronicle, profess 10 be delighted beyond
measure, at the published exposition Of Gen,
Grants views, with reference to political affairs
in the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

Septers majority in Tennessee Is G2,00O win
nineteen counties to hear from. II this state
of things continues in Tennessee, We expect that
Congress vii declare it to be uarcconsruct
ed" and out OF the Union
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

A dispatch from Washington says Per
sons direct from Tennessee state that there is
no doubt of the election of Andrew johnson to
the u. S. Senate. His object will be to carry
out his plan about the bondS,a set forth in his
last speech. In this he will be backed by
powerful parties South and West. Should he
tail in this he will undertake to reduce the in
tcrest on the public debt to three per ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12
FROM THE SHOl

II INN. NE IsED FTtUM IHE 0IIV
IL bu.iness, | tender my thanks 10 my form s.
customers for the liberal patronage bestowed on
mo, and would ask continuance of the sam
for my successor, Mr.. Y. PAFf. Parties il
debted % Inc will please settle .her accounts ~
once either At my Office at tho Spoke Factory,
foot Of Duko street, or with MIR. &. AuIrbach
No l0G King street as in n Few days l viii be-
compelled t. FU: all bills unpaid in tho hRul.
Of n collector. D.
aug l0-t2a w4w a RD tENTHAI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

GREAT YIELD OF WHEaT.-Wc had Ocea-
sion lately to express the belief that any OF our
wheat lands Of fair quality might be made to
produce thirty and even forty bushels OF wheat
to the acre. Tho announcement Of such an
opinion was doubtless received with incredibly,
if not with dcrison, By many of our readers.
We are craiGcd, therefore, to be able TO cite
several instances and in n locality further
South wherein q greater yield has been rcaliz-
cd the present season. ,rt
The report Of the Department OF Agricul-
ture for the month of July (pagc 293) contains
the following statement from SpauldiDg county
Georgia: "Mr. T. }. Thull;c!d gathered fifty
eight bushels OF wheat from an acre. and
eighty two from two acres; Mr.. }. Ill. John
son, iorty-six bushels from onc acre. and Mr..
J. A. Buck thirty three bushels, ~ RInEI"ra
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

We presume there are but few cludid men
who will any longer hesitate about acknowlcdg-
ing the side which President Grant, rs well as
the administrator takes in politics, in the
Southern Sta 'cs especially, and admitting his
entirn svmrathY with the Radicals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12
EDUCATIONAL.
0 f. HENRY'S SCHOOL FOR BOY

IL.
This school established il the gear -
will commence 80 next annual session Oh N .-.
day, tho 9Th 81 September. In it sre taught.
the Elementary knglish BraEchcs, M-taaLs.
les and the Language.
The terms of tuition Per quarter. IN adva-cq
are For the klem4ntary branches, 3 ln.e-.
mediate, $40; the Natural Science nui .f4
Languages, 9l2 or 3lj depending upon the
branches laugh.
cf,-Persons " hing to see me on tu.ira..
may find mo at nv School room ~ the .ece..i
story of the Friend hip Engine House on All
after the first Of So,,'o.ib"-, between til" hour
Of a. NJ. and - ~ aug lit
CTANMOE: ) 'EO0L FOR GIRLS.
SANDYsPaING, MONTGOMERY co MI
Tho axerci es Ct this School Will be Resume
on tho fir. G. : the tenth n onth, October
Trrns-F,r e ard, Washing and iui:oa j.
the Enolish branches. So per school year
Music Drawing H.. 80. i-ansu.Gt- cA:rs
For circulars, containing iuli intormsilor,
address the Principal, or ROBr IL. MILLEK
Of a ehR5Gs E HSihhowELL MILLER.
MARY P. CoFFlH
ELLEN EARQUHAR
Refer .o-R. ii. Mile. Alexandria, Va; J'--
.Tanney, Lccsburg, "a George =. A"e
Uppcrvillc. Va; Benz. lia!.owel, saAdy
Spring, Md. avg "-eoIm
BETHEL ACAD Envy
i,cstaJ four miles from Wa-r,a;"n. 20 20.
m4rEably moral and healthy a,ishh'rh. -
will commence the urN. session S"pt"'nb" beer '.-..
1859, and terminate the LIST of Juiy, $50
Students prepared for the SENIOR r!N'S'' ~
Torn oYynble in advance hsiCycsry o.
orartnrly. per session, $40. - cNt-.5-
We REFER To
GEORGE III. Robinson, AL, AHndri"
Gov. WIN. SMITH, WsrrenLon' Va
For particulars address - ,,,,,..,-
!. DERUITER BLACK ELL, Il. !.
suo 5-eo2w Principals, Warrcnt ,n.Ng
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

The University Of Oxford, EogIani, has
conferred the degree OF d. G. il. upon Mr. H..
W. L0ugiellow the poet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

The Washington agent of the Associated
Press, says that President Grant has not, In
conversation or by letter, requested Judge
Dent to withdraw from the Mississippi canvass,
and in view of recent complications, 1t Is rei;e-
rated that Judge Dent will canvass NIssIssip'
pi in the interes; Of the Conservative Eapub,
lican candidates. whether himself or another
heads the ticket. Meantime Judge Dent con-
tinues candidate before the Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

In the fight on Tuesday night, on the Sus-
auehanna and Albany Railroad, eight or ten
men were hurt, two of them seriously The
military arrived on the ground during the
night and prevented further violence, and
under Gov. llofman's prompt interference
order has been restored. The cOntcnding par
ties have temporarily surrendered the manage
ment Of the road into the hands of Governor
Hoffman to prevent further collision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

A dispatch from Washington, to the Sew
York Herald, says
"rhe following has been received lro!n Rich
mond Governor Walker, who has been on Il
visit in this city Tor the past two days, had i
long interview with General Candy, to day
on matters relating to TIE State. but the result
Of which has not tr2nSpircd. The Governor
left mr Norfolk tbs evening Tho counting
officers being now finished, General Canby has
sieniiied his intention OF promulgatjng the re-
suit of the late election thus lar in few days.
Fully ten ds.ys must eapsc before the vote on
the members of Congress and the Legislature
is count ed, aud it will be over two weeks be
fore tie result of the latter vote is announced
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

The London Times, in an article on the
abolition Of the Irish Church establishment,
says thai "whatcycr its pracsical result may be,
tAe measure Is the bO!dcst act OF modern I,s;s-
atiOn. One consequence Of the measure ha~
been the Withdrawal! by the authorities Of
Trinity College OF the opposition 70 the rropc
sa! for almittiuc Catholics and non-conlormis;
to fellowship. The Irish Bishops have shown
good sense in agreeing that the ility As we'll a.
he clergy shall concur in the election of pre-
lates in the Church body. Extreme Prottstants
have subsidized, and the Catholics accept their
triumph with gratitude and molor;tjon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12
An effort is to be made to prevent the con

An effort is to be made to prevent the con
E,mation Of Cen. Sickles by the Senate as
Minister to Spain. But MIR. Sumner says he
will sec him through. Mr.. Forney, also, comes
to the rcscue. By the vay, the latter named,
says, there is no desire in the U.s.to force VIC
lent measures against Spain FOR the inderen-
denca or annexation Of Cuba"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

Mr. Gee. H. Pendleton is the Democratic
candidate for Governor of Ohio,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

The Washington correspondent OF the Ba,tl-
more Sun says Some Firglni@ns arc al
ready looking after the patronage IN their State,
and several members of Congress elect have
written 10 the Postoffcc Department AMI made
personal application to know their standing,
and whether they would have 4 voice in the
distribution of the postoffices. They lave not
yet received definite or satisfactory answers
from the Postmaster General
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

Recent proceedings on the part OF the mill
tary authorities, in relation to the County Court
OF Chesterfield, are called remarkable pro
ccedings." In other times they would have been
50 considered-but in these days, so far from be-
lag remarkable" they are quite common,
quite in the ordinary course of things, quite
according to Gunter. The motto universally
adopted in Virginia now, is. nil olmirua'
Nothing astonishes- nothing surprises. We
are so accustomed to such remarkable" things,
that they do not 'raisc arippie GA the surface.
II am sorry to hurt you, sail the fisherman
to theeel, as he was ilayiag him. "Qh 90 OF"
said the eel, eve are ascd to being skinned -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12
ALEXANDRIA.

The Mexican Minister was presented to the
President Of the U, s., yesterday. In reply to
the Minister address, the President said
'Your previous residence in the U. S. has
made you familiar with its institutions and its
people, and must have satisfied you that its
Government shares the views OF the Mexican
statesmen who deem Republic the form Of
Government best suited to develop the rcsour-
ces Of the country and to make its people hap
py. For myself may say it it not necessary
.or me to proclaim that my sympa,hies were
always with those struggling to maintain tie
Republic; that rejoccd when the evident will
Of the nation prevailed in their success and
that they have now my best wishes in their
labors to maiutain the integrity Of theiC coun
try and to develop its national wealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12
aug l0.2a w4w a 70 iENTHAE

1 ARGE ASSORTMENT OF BEAUTIFUL
- NEW STYLE CALICOES,
.sll prices something to suit AL tastes. Also
iuii -dppiy of choice makes Of Shirt NJ
and 81 EXITING COTTONS. We have NJ ~!
tmes pure Linen Shirt bosom and Irish Lin
en- Shirtngs. All in want OF good goods Mt to-"
prices roinyitc 10 call and examine our stOcL
aug ROBT l.. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12
Eos. SsE.E AND RENT.

SMALL DWELLING HOUSE WANT
ED. AppIy NJ this Office aug l2-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-12

y1,hE nlaf "a the WORLD.
, 1869-01-08
L e @ n u R E : .

A SERIES OF LECTURES will he delivered in
"A the NEW SCHOOL HOUSE, under the manage
mrnI Of the School Committee, for the purpose of
raising fund TO complete the building and meet
Incidental School expenses. Admission fee SO cents
Tickets for the whole course, 81 to he Obtained at
Mr. Kohlhaut7s
First Lecture, on Thursday, January IA, OF 7, pm
ny Hon. T. Henry. Su6ject-The Future of Wash.
ington Territory
Second Lecture, on Thursday, January 2I, at I, P
NJ. by judge ]. F.. Wyche
Third Lecture on Thursday, January %, at 7, P NJ,
by W. II. Newell
Fourth Lecture, on Thursday, February 4, at T. P.
H., by JuGgs J. D. Mix,
Fifth Lecure:on Thursday, February IL. at I, P.
NJ by Hon. Frank P. Dugan Subect-The French
Revolution.
Sixth Lecture, on Thursday February 49, at T. P
NJ, by n. T. Cation Su1jeet-Sudy of History.
January T. lSfS AGv
, 1869-01-08
MARRIED.

At the Oriental Hotel, Walla Walls, on the 9Th
inst, by Hon. J. E. Wycbe, Hon. J. s. WHITE,
to Ma, ,ERUrH HUssEY, both Of Umatilla county,
Oregon.
Compliments received, and health drank with
all the honors
At the residence of Joseph Smith, Dec 27th
1868, by W. W. Sherry, Ma. BENJAMIN FIELDS,
to Mas. MARY L. FIELDS.
At the residence of VIM. NJ. Shelton, in this
county, on the 7th inst, by 0. P. Lacy, ]. p,
MR. MARTIN CAMPBELL, to Miss ELIZABETH ERNST.
, 1869-01-08

The papers pitch into a young man in
Springfield, with bank account of fifteen
thousand dollars, who put two cent. piece
in the missionary contribution box. The
way be accumulated that fifteen thousand doll
lars was by not allowing cadaverous old
hags to gouge it out of him.
, 1869-01-08

A disappointed Yankee tourist writes
home from the Rhine: "Take the upper
Mississippi or the Hudson River, place upon
their bluffs the ruins, put little historical
truth and an immense amount of romantic
fiction upon each little headland, have few
men write eulogiums on them, and the
winding Rhine will be wound up forever"
, 1869-01-08

Our DELEGATE.-0ur Delegate in Con-
gress appears to be attaining unenviabIe no,
tOriety. A few weeks since he was paraded
before the country as being under arrest for
the non.Payment of a sum of money he had
borrowed from confding friend This
difficulty he got out of by pleading the
"baby act" and SO we supposed that be had
entirely subsided. 1t turns out, however,
that our Delegate is irrepressibe, and has
again turned up-this time as an admirer of
the fine arts. 1t seems that statute of
Hamilton has been inaugurated at the Capt.
tOl, and our Delegate being present when it
was unbOxed, Gazed at the figure some time,
and addressing bystander asked:
"Who is this General?"
Hamilton"
"Ah! Hammington-Where was he in
service p
AT Yorktown, particularly
"Ah! Yes. Ny DEAR" turning to lady,
this is one Of General McClellan's marsbals
-Hammingtou !"
The party who furnishes this sketch
vouches for its correctness, and says that it
is only an instance Of the heather ignorance
OF many people who are sent to Washington
to make standards Of taste and law.
, 1869-01-08

TERRIBLE earthquakes occurred In the
State of San Luis Potosi, and had caused
several towns to be entirely abandoned. At
Picacho over fifty shocks were felt 10 one
day. The city of Iturbide was SO badly
damaged that the entire population fed to
San Luis Potosi.
, 1869-01-08

A RARE lIONoR General Shields who
has been elected from the Sixth Missouri
district, will have the rare distinction of
having represented Illinois and Minnesota in
the Senate, and Missouri in the House, be>
sides having sought Senatorial honors at the
hands of Oregon.
, 1869-01-08

MIscEGENATIoN.-The House Of RepreS
sentativos of the Alabama Legislature has
passed bill repeating all laws prohibiting
marriages between the blacks and whites
This is the natural result of radical rule.
, 1869-01-08

GEORGE H. PENDLEroN is named as the
democratic candidate for Governor of Ohio.
With Pcndlet6n on the ticket the radicals
may as well abandon all hope of carrying the
"Buckeye State"
, 1869-01-08

TIE jury SYsrEM.-A few years since
Nevada tried the experiment Of changing the
iury system, and allow three .fourths Of the
Jury to return verdict in all civil cases.
The change has worked well, and secured
for the Nevadaites fair and equitable ad-
minstra.ion of justice. A new code is now
being framed for Washington Territory. and
We suggest that some such provision be m
corporated 10 it. A provision of this kind
will break up the practice of packing juries,
and render it impossible for dishonest jury
man to defeat the ends Of justice. The Ne.
vada law restricts this provision to civil
cases, but we know of no good reason why
it should not be applied to criminals as well.
In early times, when the jury system was
inaugurated, and there was constant strug<
gle between the people and their oppressOrs,
it was possible for single juryman to stand
as shield between the oppressor and his
victim, but in these latter days no such con-
dition of affairs exists, and the requiring of
unanimous vote to return verdict tends
rather 10 shield the guilty than to protect
the innocent. Without the advantage of
legal training, the tendency of our mind for
years has been toward radical change in
the jury system. The Grand Jury we would
abolish entirely, as fossil that has outlived
its usefulness, and leave crime to be proceed
ed against on information. A change of this
kind would necessitate the choice of honest
Prosecuting Attorneys, but when the people
came to understand the powers confded in
this class of officers, they would be careful in
making their selections. With this useless
fungus abolished, and the proposed change
allowing two thirds or three-fourths Of jury
of twelve men empaneled to try case to re-
turn verdict, the administration of justice
would be vastly less expensive than at present,
crime would be more certainly punished, and
all the great ends for which courts and juries
are instituted be better subserved. We re,
fer to this matter at this time, fO- the reason
that it is question that the next Legisla-
tue will have to pass upon, and it is desira>
ole that an expression of public opinion be
had in advance of Legislative action.
, 1869-01-08

GENERAL AMNEsTY-The telegraph gives
the text Of, a general amnesty issuedby Pres
ident johnson, and which relieves from legal
disability all persons Nho were engaged in
the rebellion. This is all very well, but it
would have come with infinitely better grace
had it been issued Immediately after the
close Of the war. Vattell, high authority,
says that, afer rebellion is put down, a
wise ruler will blot out everything that has a
tendency to Perpeluate the memory of the
strife. This degree Of wisdom the President
has at length attained, but he was long time
reaching it.
, 1869-01-08

SMALL POX.-The extent to which the
small pox prevails in San Francisco, will be
understood when we state that it has been
found necessary to employ a special police
force of one hundred men to take charge of
the houses in which small poz is known to
exist, and guard against contact between
well persons aud those who are afflicted with
the loathsome disease. What with earth>
quakes aud small Pox, San Francisco must
be a pleasant place to live in.
, 1869-01-08

MEADOW LAKE, town in Nevada that
two years since boasted three thousand in
habitunrs, daily paper, and all the other
adjuncis of ciyiiizi alton, has run wn TO less
than fifty residents all told. Houses that
cost five and six thousand dollars to build
are offered at what ever the doors and wind.
ows are worth for removal.
, 1869-01-08

EASILY EXPLAINED.-We notice a para
graph going the rounds of the press, about =
haunted house near Olympia, Washington
Territory. The house was formerly occupied
by j q Sparks, and since his vacation has
been visited by spirits. The mystery is
easily explained: A few years since the late
occupant done" printer out of two gears
subscription, and in punishment for the un-
pardonnbc offence, the house is haunted by
the printers ghost We are only fearful
that other houses will be haunted in the same
way, and for the same reason. Let delin.
quents take warning.
, 1869-01-08

EXTRAvAGANCE-S Morton has
introduced bill to purchase new site,
thirty acres in extent, for an Executive
mansion at Washington. The introduction
of such a bill manifests an extravaganza
poorly in keeping with the expressions in
favor of paying the public debt
, 1869-01-08


WAGON RoAD.-We notice that memo
rial has been introduced in the Montana
Legislature, asking Congress to appropriate
money to open wagon road from Fort Ben
ton to the Columbia River-in other words,
to place the MuIan Road in a passable con.
dtion We trust that the memorial will
pass, and that Congress may regard the ap.
plication with favor. In advance Of the North
Pacific Railroad, what the country wants Is
a road that will enable immigrants to come
through with loaded teams The present
circuitOus route by the Lake, involving
steamboat fare, is too expensive, and alto,
gether unsuited to the wants of the country,
as is evidenced By the fact that the line of
steamers on the Pen d0reille is dead fail
ure. Had the money that was collected in
California, and obtained from other sources,
been applied to the opening of the Mulan
Road, we should have had a great portion
Of the Montana trade, and Washington Ter
ritory and Oregon would have gained largely
in population. A less wise policy prevailed,
and as a result steamboat men burnt their
their fingers, and the whole coast has suffer-
ed. 1t is not, however, too late to repair
the mistake, and The measure proposed by
the Montana Legislature, if carried out, will
give US that business and social intercourse
which it is the interest of both Territories TO
cherish. In this spirit, we trust that our
Delegate in Congress will lend The measure
his influence, and cooperate with the Dele,
gate from Montana in securing the passage
of bill appropriating the necessary ST. IN to
open a wagon road from Fort Benton to the
Columbia River. Let him do this, and bis
constituents, without regard to party, will
award him the merit of praise.
, 1869-01-08
L. B. ANDREWS,
Real Estate and General Business
"A G. U III IT.
SEATTIR ru m

REFERENCES Hon. G. c. Hewitt, Chief JUS
tice Washington Territory; Hon. B F. Dennison,
Associate Justice, Washington Territory; Hon.
S/Gartielde, Surveyor General Washington Ter.
ritory; Hon. P. D. Moore, Ex Collector Internal
Revenue, W. 7. 6m
, 1869-01-08

MENARD.-The traditional 'nigger in
woodpile,' was very harmless fellow, CON.
pared with the 'man and brother Mensrd,
who is in Washington claiming seat in
Congress from Louisiana. His presence places
the radicals it a sad dilemma; the taking of
either horn of which is risky, yet it seems to
US, if they escape being punctured by one,
they are certain to be impaled on the other.
1t they unceremoniously kick the nigger out,
agreat radical plank will be shivered if
they take him in, the moderate brethren will
be demoralized. Menard claims to have
been elected to fill vacancy, caused by the
death of the Hon. j. b, Mann. A special
election was held, and although democrat
was chosen by large majority, the radical
knaves gave the certificate to the African.
We hope the black republicans will admit
him. Even if he is nothing but common
nigger,' be will be a worthy colleague of the
leading radicals in the House. Let the
jacobins prove their professions by their
practice. If the colored gentlemen have the
right to vote, it is equally their privilege to
be voted for. We, who believe that this is
a white mau's government, made by white
men, to be administered by them and their
defendants forever, desire that the issue
may be distinctly made. We are ready for
the question.