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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29
Foreign News.

The London Times in reviewing Laird let
ter OF defence, denies any negligence on the par
Of the Government In preventing the Aabam
10 sail.
The Daily News says England will requr,
good assurances that Mr.. Motley expresses tn,
opinions Of the President aud the Senate, ant
the certainty Of their sanction of treaty. Th'
Tories ara organizing meetings throughout th'
country to protest against the disestablishmen
Of the Irish Church. In the House of Com
mons the Irish Church bill being up, MIR
Gladstone said there was no intention Of abolish
ing the national system Of education in Ireland
hut that amendments might be introduced
The Times in its money article says that TIT
chief business in u. g bonds at Frankfort i,
done in the issue OF 1862, and that scarcely any
business is transacted in other kinds. Much
rain has fallen in England during the past lew
days, and the weather is still very warm.
At the advice of her friends. Queen Isabella
hiss declined TO ahlicste Che Spanish throne IN
favor of the Prince of Asturias.
Serious disturbances have occurred at Malaga
aud Seville against the Provisional Govern
Went. The details are unknown. Demonstra
tions at Seville ia favor of the Duke OF Mont
pensier are expected The debate on the new
Constitution has been closed. Six hundred
volunteers sailed from Cadiz for Havana yes
ierdsy.
The iron-clad steamer Belliquise returned to
Brest, yesterday, after having circun. naviga ted
the globe. She met with no accident whatever
The official papers say the election in France
extinguished old parties, and leaves the Liberal
Empire opposed only by a few revolutionary
candidates.
lsmail Pacha has arrivei at Trieste. AMI was
received with ssest state.
RICHMOND Items The Richmond cores
pendent OF the Petersburg Express furnishes
the following items
The measles are epidemic here. A nbv-;
clan inform me that it is estimated that there are
now about fouf thousand cases Of the disease
10 the city. 1T is ola more than usual yirulrnt
type, and has proved fatal iu macy instances
j. Marshall Hanna, Goted for his conuection
with the late H. Rives Pollard, hiss aeeepte
an engagement as reporter ON a paper 10 Gal
weston, Texas.
There Is a remarkable case of a lady In this
city who has not eaten anvthi0g but two crack
ers for nine months 1 foIbear to mention
her name, through | cuull gave it. For some
rheumatic or nervous affection she began to
auoiot herself with sweet oil, which seems to
have destroyed all appetite aud necessity for
TODD. Let the NJ. d. explain the matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29

SIHGUI AR. Col Walter Harrison was shot
in most singular manner yesterday afternoon,
while conversiog with some gentlemen nearly
opposite the Spotswood Hotel A report was
heard, the sound Indicating that il came from
one Of the gentlemen who were conversing to
gsther, and it was soon discovered that ball
had entered the leg of Col. Harrison. ihAicting
a painful but not serious wound 1t co1ld not
be ascertsued who fred the shot-Riich. Dis.
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MARRIED.

At B1ydY,lie, near MartinsbuLk. " Va, ON
Wednesday last, by Rev Mr.. Hanson. of the
Episcopal Church, CHARLES Il. PIERCE.
IF the cltr Of New York 10 SALLIE PEN
DLETON Faulkner. daughter Of Hon.
Chsrles / Faulkner
At Bellcview Alexandria co, on the evening
Il the 18th Of Hay, by tue Hev. Mr.. Haynes,
CHARLES L. ROWE, If Maryland, aud
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29

A Washington dispatch says; The President
has distictly asserted bis determination to put al
end to all disturbances ia South Carolina and
Florida in the future, # possible With that
end in view he has instructed Gen. Terry, who
has been assigned to that department, and who
will take command on June lst. to render eff
cient and cheerful aid in the suppression of
all disturbances and the protection OF citizens
regarded at the White House as a rigid discip
huarian,a good lawyer, aud altogether thoroug-
ly competent to deal with the difficulties he
must Necessarily eGcouuter IA his new posi-
ton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29
COMMUNICATED.

1t ia to be hoped that the proposition for a
Congressional Convention in this District will
be withdrawn a. nothing but harm to the
Conservative party can come Of it. 1t was un-
drr~looI that when Mr.. Shackeliord withdrew
Mr.. Mckenzie would take the field as an
ind~p1,dent candidate, and while it would be
unfair to bIr Shackelford to nominate any
other pentlcmyn Of his political sentiments; an
endorsement Of MIR. Mckenzie by such Con
Vdntion could DO no possible good, but might
drive from his support some who will now
support him The desire Tor Mr.. Mckenzie
10 become a candidate was singularly unani.
nous. and as 50 many are pledged to him, a
Convention would only create dissension, and
STIR up STIFF ALEXANDRIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29
Died.

Ga the morning Of the 9th inst. in George
town, d. G., GEORGE BIRD CROPLEY,
aged eighteen years only child of Horatio and
Nancy Cropley, from locFjaw. greatly to the
grief Of his parents 81 i many friends who kind
" knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29

The Tennessee political conte4; points NOR
al that should not e lost upon the advocates
OF prescriptive policy Heretofore in that
State, the Radical panty mas cultivated bitter
and an intolerant spirit, 1t rs found thu, this
won't do much longer. Suddenly, therefore,
the foremost champions OF hate have vrerei
round, and are now actually recommending
more moderate measures
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29

The annual commencement exercises Of Ran
dolph Macon College, at Ashland, Va. will take
place on the 23d and Oath Of next month, June,
We acknowledge the receipt OF a polite inv ita-
ton To attend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29
PUBIC SENTIMENT [N'FAUoCU

PUBIC SENTIMENT GN'FAUQCIER Eec,n.
Versed with intelligent citizens from Every POT
ton OF our county on Monday, aud hearty ever
one Of them SAID they intended II vote against
the separately submitted clauses OF the eon~t
tuition, for the cxpurpsted constitution. and
for Mr.. Walker. We have no doubt bur that
large majority OF our people will vote a, above
stated W1rent1p Sent,De'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29

The quantity oil wheat sept from Russia to
England increases every Year. England draws
more wheat from Russia than from any other
country; more even than from the Unired
States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29

The new postage stamps are unite severely
criticised. They are said to be about As ugly,
and some of them as inappropriate in theil
embellishments, as il is possible to conceive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29

The Resolution passed the Conservatives
short time since We have already published
Its recommendation should lie constantly urg a
Tie resolution says: -"lhe paramount I'M
portance of voting down the test oath and
tue DISTINGUISHING clauses cannot be oyeresti
mated neither can We overestimate The netes-
city Of securing good Legislature and the
best man we can for Governor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29

The New York Sun, edited by Mr.. G, A.
Dana, Radical, is attacking the President and
the ADMINISTRATION, with Mueh vehemcncc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29

Col T. q. Rufio, in letter addressed to
Col. Branch, and published in the Richmond
enquirer, explains his position with reference
TO the questions OF the day He would, IT he
had vote, vote for the expurgated constitu
tuition, against the obnoxious articles, for the
Walker ticket, and the best men he could get
for the Legislature and Congress. He advises
all Yirginians TO vote in that manner. He
asserts that the whole programme has come t,
be lone of nero expediency, ani that the
tunes just now demand that Vs. should cou
suit that.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29
VIRGINIA HHWS

Harris, (colored) candidate for Lieutenant
| Governor IN a speech at Richmond, expressed
suspicion that some of the white Republican
voters intended to strike his name from the
| ticket, on account OF his color.
| he American Baptist Mission, in Richmond,
| adopted unanimously resolution condemnirg
| the spirit Of casie in the churches and adjourn
el to meet in Cincinnati next year.
The Leesburg Washingtonian in reference to
the proposed Congressional Convention in the
Eth district says: Had Mr.. Shackelford re-
lnained 10 the field, he might have rallied The
conservative vote, but that cannot be done now,
by another nomination, for the very reasons
which induced many OF his warmest friends TO
advise his withdrawal.
The Culpeper Observer says: Mr.. Shackel
ford has withdrawn, i. is true, at the instance
of few in the Northern portion Of the Dis
,rict, but We are not SO certain but what he
will again be on the track. The people of this
portion vi the District will have voice in this
| matter. Mr.. Shaskelford is willing to submit
his claims to the decision OF Convention.
MILL. Lewis, one Of the gentlemen appoin-
ted in Culpeper, as delegate to the proposed
Congressional Convention, publishes q card, de-
tining his position in which after expressing his
dissent from much that was said and done at
the Culpeper meeting, he says: 81 was APP
preached by friend, prominent citizen of
the county, to know las l thought) if l would
go as a delegate to Convention, to be COM
posed Of persons irrespective of party, to nomi
nate gentleman for Congress, who is, and
has been for years, warm personal and politi-
cal friend and while opposed to taking part 10
politics in any way, under those circumstances
was willing to 90 to the Alexandria ConVen-
ton. the necessity for which seems now no
longer TO exist. tso
Mr. VIM. Beverly's carriage, was upset and
dragged some distance. near his residence in
Lourioun, on Wednesday last -Mss. Beverly,
her son, Miss Safhe iIoffmsu ahd Mr.. Berkley,
were in it, but all escaped with bat little injury,
except Miss Hoffman, whose collar bone was
broken. Her injury though painful, IS not
serious.
Mr.. Atrahams, the Baltimore marine archi-
tect, having purchased the property owned by
the Midlothian Coal Company, opposite the
main wharf at Rockets, Richmond will soon
convert it into ship yard.
A daily line OF stages has been established
between Waterford and Clark Gap Depot on
the A, l.. 4 II. r. Il.
The Culpeper Observer says, Butter has
been very scarce in this place for the last four
months. The fine pastures, however have in
creased the supply, and We may now expec. an
abundance OF 1t, and at reasonable price
The Richmond State Journal says: We
learn that one OF our railroads has carried FIVE |
thousand boxes OF strawberries North daily, |
during the past eight or ten days all the pro- |
duction of this neighborhood.
To the Etitof Of the alexandria Gazette
| see that "Auster (whoever that may be- |
has had some iault TO tld with the reporter OF |
the Potomac Fruit Growers Association aud |
ls Very 0usfere peneTally LET the rsnorte
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29
lCOMsIUNICATED.


BALLAST MASTER OR HARBOR MASTER
The City Councils having seen lit TO abolish,
practically, the Office of harbOr master OF this
port, thereby giving the largest liberty to
"skippers" who trade TO this place TO do pretty
make them afraid, the writer of this, having
mo axe to grind, being neither merchant,
manufacturer, nor shipper, but being desrous
of keeping our fine old port in decent condl-
ton, and preventing the filling up OF our docks
with ballast, 81, by unprincipled "skippers,
would most respectfully; yet firmly, protest
against the action of the Councils in this mat
ter, aud call upon them at once 10 appoint
harbor master, otherwise the County Court
will have, ut their June term. to do 1t Tor
them. Let us see what the Code OF Virginia
says upon this subject. In chapter AClll, p.
4S4, it is provided that .thc Court of every
last masters" and "thc harbor master Of Alex
andria shall act as ballast MASTER" &C. Now,
under this very plain provision OF law, the
Court must appoint ballast master, (which
they should have done long ago. who will be
the harbor master for the port OF Alexandria.
There is no escape from this. The City Coun-
Gil may take either horn OF the dilemma-elther
appoint or the Court must. 1t does seem to
me, land really do not wish to enter the lists
as any particular persons Champion that the
action Of Council was characterized by small
ness in the matter which l would fain hope is
not characteristic of that body. Do not other
ports have harber masters Is one not neces
sary here? Yes; most particularly so, when
rude Shippers say to officers in the discharge
of their duties, and tauntingly, too, you have
no laws here-you are under military rule"
&c, and when brought to Justice for inlraction
OF the port regulations, plead ignorance OF the
laws upon the subject, and are illegally dis
charged. For it IS we'll known axiom in law
that ignorance of it excuseth no man, other
wise We might as we'll close our Courts Of JUS
tce at once We should have harbor master
and ballast mastsr, for the interests of commerce
require it, and care not who he is, so he is a
faithful officer. Are the whole interests Of
This community to be subservient 10 few. per
sons engaged in one sided carrying trade p
Are we TO make our few Wholesome laws sub
servient to few persons so that they may put
n few dollars more in their pockets to the in
jury OF one of the finest ports in the world |
hope not-though ii seems SO. The astonish-
ing apathy which obtains among our people
the ''old stock upon this and other subjects,
where they are parting with their privileges,
is to me a strange spectacle. X.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29

The accounts from different quarters OF the
State continue to be favorable for the prospect
OF the election of the Walker ticket over the
Wells ticket The late declarations Of Mr..
Walker, ii Bedford county, which We have
quoted, will contribute very much to the 10
crease OF the vote for him among the Conser'
natives generally. 1t assures US of his co op-
GRAFTON in the efforts that may be made here
after to amend the county organization clause
of the constitution, or to get rid of 1t alto
gether, if the constitution shopld be adopted,
and he elected
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10 the EHtor of the alexandria Gazette

To ne FNfof o We IlfrdndTld Gazette
see that "Auster (whoever that may be
has had some FAULT 10 tld with the reporter OF
the Potomac Fruit Growers Association aud
Is very austere generally, Let the rsporte +
say 10 his detebse, that 10 reporting the series
OF articles referred to, he acts under special
instructions from the association The essays
OF trend this, that, or the Other ss Aus
Ter elegantly styles him, are To the intelli
gent reader toll OF Interest aud instruction. -
IL We should, "a suggested, merely refer 10 the
DOCKS quoted, We doubt If even "Auster' hun.
self would take the trouble to read them. Re-
specially yours, JOHN T. RRAMHA1I
HOLLYWOOD, FALLS CHURCH. IA,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29

Mr.. r. W.. Clarke, third auditor Of the
treasury, found on his accession to Office in
Washington, few weeks ago, that General
Beauregard was indebted to the U. S. govern
ment in the sum of $40 50. Gen. B. replied
by presenting a claim for his transportation
from West Point to New Orleans in January,
1861, for sl65 so. due him. The squaring Of
the account which is thus demanded by Gen.
b. will be refused under the act of March,
1867, which torbids the payment of any claims
on the U. s, ''to parties engaged in the late
rebellion which accrued previous to 18th o.
April, 1851"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29

SALES IN PRINCE GEORGE Nh. On tbs
22d instant the trustees disposed ol portiol
of the real estate Of the late Israel NJ Jack
son, situated i'll Badensburg district, called
Mount Hope, containing PA acres o: land
and valuable improvements. 1t was purchased
by Col F c. Darlington, 4. s. District At
torney, OF Washington. for 1920. Or the
same day was sold tract of land IN Noting
ham district, known as 'Harpers Grove
containing $50 acres. It was purchased by
Or. Frederick Sasscer,oi Marlboro, for ! SEQ
The dwelling house and lot in Marlboro be
longing to me estate OF the late Daniel & Dig
ges, was sold at public sale Oh Thursday 1t
was finally bid in tor Mrs. Matilda N hiIIaary
at s. 0hl - Prime Gencn.n,.
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Comm re-. Office.

Rrentsville, May 18th, 1863 !
To the creditors Of John B. Grayson, deceased
and all others interested in the foregoing
cause:
Take notice. that have liked On SATUk
DAY, the 18Th day Of June, 1869. at my ofice
in the town of Brentsville, when and where
shall execute the requirements OF the decree
from which the above is an extract. The cred
itors of said John B. Grayson must come for
ward and hle their claims, with proper PROOF
at the time and place aforesaid.
Given under my hand as Commissioner IL
Chancery of said Court. the day and year frs.
aforesaid.
nv 20 -1sw4w X. A. SINCLAIR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRINCE
i WILLIAM COUNTY, May 18th. 1869
Lewis B. Butler and John \. Cundif, AdniD-
istrators of Thomas b. Gaines, deceased, .lohc
Williams. Lawrence Cole, Samuel Bevsns, vi
liam and Edgar q. Miller. partners. trudlns
under the firm of Samuel Bevans & Co., AMI
John w. Bruff, John W. Baker, Charles "
Miller and George w. Horsey, surviving part.
ners Of tn themselves. and james w. Bruh aud
Bsrtus wilkins, plaintiffs, against ElizabetL
M. Lipscomb, Philip Daniel Lipscomb, AL IL
FAINT SON under the age Of twenty. one yeas
Eppa Hunton, Executor of Philip D. Lips
comb. deceased and as trustee OF Philip ID.
Lipscsmb, for the benefit OF Elizabsth III Lips.
comb and Philip Daniel Lipscomb, and Il,
Trustee of the said Philip D. Lipscomb. for tue
benefit of his creditors; Francis j. Cannon. late
Sheriff of Prince William county. Committee
Administrator of Philip ID. Williams and l.
Osmun, defendants In chsncery.
The Court doth adjudge, order and decree
that the report of Commissioner Sinclair be re-
committed to him ~ inquire further into a.
matters embraced in said report. and in stating
the outstanding debts against the estate OF r
ID. Lipscomb he shall state the same according
TO their priority and shall also state an account
of the outs standing debts against the late ttGi
of L c. Osmun Il Co.; and that he give notice
of the time and place Of executing this decree
by publication in some newspaper published II
Alexsndris, which publication shall be- in !ieu
of personal service An sbstract-Teste:
K A. SINCLAIR, Deputy Clerk.
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Smith, p. @.

NOTICK-The unders signed, Commissioner.
~ appointed by the County Court of Prince
William, at its May term. 1889. to make sn es
across Broad run, at q convenient point on the
road lately opened between Brent sville ami
Manassas junction, and By advertisement!
therefor TO receive proposals with accompany
ing plans at the lowest bidder for the erection
ofthe same, hereby give notice that they will
receive such plans and proposals until the l';
Monday in June 1869
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02
GEORGETOWN.
Affairs I'm 6eergefoHn.

BoAED OF SCHOOL GUAEDIANs.-This board
held a regular monthly meeting last evening
present Messrs. Hyde, Newman, MaRee Il sall
and Wilson. Several bills were audited and
passed, and the examin alton of the schools was
arranged as follows June 22d-MaIe Primary
No. I. Mrs. Bates teacher, by Mr. BeaIl June
25d-Female Primary No. 3, Mrs Turner teach
er, by Mr. Wilson; tune 2ith-Male Primary
NO ), Miss Craig teacher, by Mr. Ramsburg
June 25th-Female Primary No. 4. Mrs. Ed
monston teacher, by Mr.. Dunlop; June 2Sth-
Male Grammar, Miss Emma Reed teacher. by
mr.. Magee: June 29th-Female Gram mar, M ISIS
Laura Reed teacher, by Mr.. Newman. Thurs
day, July list, was designate as the day for the
distribution Of premiums. Messrs. Magee and
Newman were appointed committee TO secure
a suitable person TO act as janltor for the "
school building, corner Syegan and Prospect
streets. Adjourned.
MERCHANTS Observation-Disclosures on
Change this morning was active, the offerings
being composed mostly OF prime wheat. We
quote offerings: 3,i12 bushels red wheat. Sales
100 bushels, Sl.30; So bushels a SLAP, 400 bush
els at 40 1890 bushels at S1.56t, $50 bushels
at 81 90, and L. i2 bushels at Sl.65.
SIXTH BUILDING AssoCIATIOS.-The Asso-
citation held Its tweC ty-se venth monthly meet
ing lsst evening, snd tnirty-two shares of
stock, representing 3,GH, were cancelled, the
shareholders receiving an average Of S9i nett
TO the share.
THE CONCERT bv the children of the Public
Schools comes off tonight a. Market House
Hall.
RIVER FRoNT.-Eutered Steamer George H.
Stout, Ford. Philadelphia, and Schooner Sarah
Fish. Thompson, Warren. Rhode Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-02
EVENING STAR.
LATE TELEGRAMS, &c.

Colonel s. anton. Auditor of virginia, has or
dered the oyster feet of that State 10 remain on
the oyster dredging banks of Virginia all sum-
,nsr. 10 prevent ovsterrneu from Maryland and
other States making rand for oyster plants.
The corner stone of a university on the plan
of the Oberiin and Howard University, was
Isid yesterday II Atlsnta, Ga, under the aus
picss of the Freedaen's Bureau John NJ.
IsngstOn delivered the address.
There are said To be nearly oRe hundred cases
of smallpox al the hospital on Blsckwelrs
Island. n. Y, mainly among German and Irish
emigrants " no have been sent NJ from Castle
Gsrdrn.
Some twenty OF thirty persons have been
murdered, and heH many women ard chill
Grsn have been earned OF. in Western Kansas,
during the past week, by Indian guerrilla
bands.
The annual examinations of the Annapolis
Naval School have been concluded. There
will be bOSt race Friday ara a grand ball
FIidsy hight 10 crown The exercises of the &C.
cssIon.
The Alabama State Immigration Convention
r-et Yesterday and proceeded to discuss n plan
for providing homes for and securing immi-
grants.
Hon. ". II. WacswOrth. in q speech at Lex
iIztCn. ny, last week, predicted that IN eight
months the block man will be voting N Ken
lucky.
In New York James T. Robinson has been
arrested for stealing a watch from the dead
body of Frank Walker. killed by the An COLA
disaster eighteen months ego.
DennIs Reen. toe butcher of Boston, charged
wIIh cutting of a mans head with a meat axe,
rs on trial
TeIegraphic communication across Mexico
now complete from the Atlantic to the Pacific
Lsavenwcrth dispatches report numerous
cases of OutTages by the Indians In Kansas.
General George II. Thomas arrived at San
+ ranCiSCo yesterday.
The argument in the S;einecke murder case
will an to-day 1T Carlisle. Pa.