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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19
NEWS OF THE DAY.
"7o sho;o the vecy age and body OF the 7ant

"1e sho;o the very age amt 0o0y Of the 11"ls'
A despatch from Chicago says:-"At St.
Paul, last evening, Mrs. Elizabeth Hatch called
on Miss Jessie Bush and requested to see her
privately. They entered room, when Mrs
Hatch turned the key of the door, and then
shot Miss Bush through the lung, lntlctlng a
fata! wound. Mrs. Hatch Immediately ran
from the house, exc.aiming, Send tor Doc
tor, quick; l did not intend to kill her, but
myself She gave herself into custody, Both
the women were of impure character, and
quarrel from jealousy on account OF paramount
existed between Them
The Gov. of N. Y. has vetoed the Arcade
Railroad in New York. The Chief Fog. of the
N. Y. Elevated Railway publishes statement
that the accident on Monday evening was solely
owing to the centrifugal force OF heavily laden
car moving at high speed. That test was cqua!
to the weight Of one thousand passengers crowd,
cd into one car designed for forty persons, and
that the escape of the occupants OF the passen'
ger Car fully demonstrates the value OF the
precautions taken by the Company and the Sc
curity of the road when In actual operation.
It is understood the President will shortly
send to the Senate the name OF Brevct Major
General SchoGeld TO fill the vacancy in the list
of Major Generals in the United States Army,
and that of Colonel Reynolds, now command,
ing the Department of Texas, for the rank CT
Brigadisr General.
| Secretary Fish has given permission to the
British Red River expedition to pass through
| the Saut St. Marie Canal, unless the vessel;
are loaded with troops or munitions OF war
The Red River difficulties, it is believed, arr
| over, or about Overland the military Will no
! be needed.
Largo numbers Of delegates have arrived II
Philadelphia to take part in the meeting OF tht
General Assembly of the reunited Presbyterian
Church, commencing to. day. The sessions vii
be held in the First Presbyterian Church. Rev
DR.. McCosh. OF Princeton College, Is named fo
Moderator.
At Salt Lake yesterday the Mormon authorl
ties closed the U. S. Court room during the
absonc, of the u. S. Judge and y. S. Mar
shall Tor Utah, and refused to allow the transac
ton of business. They subsequently, however
surrendered the building to the U. 5. Marshal
President Grant has asked from the Attorney
General an opinion on the recent seizure OF the
Union Pacific Railroad by a u. S. Judge IL
Wyoming Territory, and what should he done
to prevent any further proceedings OIL IL s''"''a
character.
General Fitzpatrick, Minister to Chill, has
it is understood, rendered his resignation TO the
| President, to take effect Immediately, and i
expected to return TO Washington in the mex
South American steamer, due the latter part o
this week
The Indians in Idaho are represented, in late
reports 10 the Commissioner Of Indian Affairs,
to be engaged ia peaccabIe avocations. The
smallpox is said to be prevailing among those
of Southern Kansas and the Indian Territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19
Foreign News.

The French Corps Logslatif met yesterday
aud proceeded to count and verify the vote on
the Plebiscitum. When the result was declar
ed the members OF both Centres and oil the
Right received the announcement with shouts
of "Vive I Empereur" Jules Simon approach
ed the tribune and attempted to make some
observations, but the Chamber refused to hear
him. lie submitted an Interpolation on the man
ner in which the election had been conducted
and took his seat. The Chamber separated
with renewed cries of "Vi7c / Empereur =
from the majority.
The editor and director o! the Reveillc have
been condemned each to imprisonment three
months and 1000 francs fine. The editor and
director OF the Rappel have also been sentenc-
cd to 900 francs each and two months i'm
prisonment. Many persons in addition tC
those previously condemned have been convict
ed OF participation in the late riots
The Marseillaise newspaper having appeared
yesterday as usual, it was promptly seized, as
the judgment Of the Court takes effect imme-
diately.
Small. pox of an unusually Virulent type is
spreading throughcu Paris.
The London Board of Trade, after long
ment in the case of Captain Eyre, OF the Bonn
bay:
Valuable statuary in Christ Church, Oxford
was recently removed during the night and
burnt into lime. The press is severe against
the perpetrator OF this outrage
The Lord Mayor of London has heard an
epistolary complaint from some Of the British
emigrants at Omaha. Nebraska. They set
forth the misrepresentation by which they
were induced to leave their country, and state
that they are unable to procure employment
sufficient TO provide food and shelter for them
selves and their families.
The controversy on the discovery OF the
arHsthetic qualities Of ether is becoming quite
warm. A writer in the Times says chloro-
form was administered to the Queen at the
birth OF Prince Alfred, in August. 1914. two
years before DR.. Morton's discovery.
Letters from Rome say:-The French Bis
hops have all sent instructions to their clergy
to chant the To Deun for the issue OF the
vote on the Plebiscitum. Troops have been
sent to Fiterbo to prevent batch of lnsur-
gents, who had rebelled against the Italian
Government, from crossing into Papal terri
tory with arms in their hands.
1t is reported that Baron Won Beust,-
Prime Minister of Austria and Count Androssy
the Hungarian Premier, have agreed to forbid
the PRONUNCIATION of any decree of the Ecu
mcnical Council declaring the infallibility OF
the Pope. 1t is reasserted that the Austrian
Bishops will vote with practical unaDimly
against the dogma.
A manifesto has been issued, signed by
eminent members of the Austrian Reichsra,h.
1t urges the Cancellation of nationalIties, and
various liberal reforms in the laws and their
administration.
Unusual outrages are reported to have been
committed at Naples and in Sardinia. Brig
ands are charged with these crimes, but it is
probable that political factions are responsible
for their preparation.
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GAZETTE AND VII

Strawberries and green peas are beginning to
come into Norfolk quite plsntitully. They
are mostly shipped, for the present. to the
Northern markets. Peas and strawberries
we're in our market this morning.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Staunton (Va.) Spectator states that at q
meeting of the directory Of the Valley railroad
on Monday, the president reported subserlp-
ton to the capital stock by the president OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad of 500, 900, thus
making the stock already subscribed amount to
So, 100000 When the subscription expected
from Augusta and Roanoke ls made, the
amount necessary to build the road will be com
pletc, and the whole work put under contract
Mr.. Plat, one Of our Congressman, had one
of his coorcd Petersburg constituents appoint
cd some time ago as mail agent on the route
from Norfolk, Va, to Raleigh n. 9. John t..
Shaw was the name Of this appointec. well,
Shaw did his best to master the difficulties OF
the situation, but has found himself unequal to
the task, and a successor has been appointed.
Registration closed in Richmond last night
majority of registered white people ESQ.
Mapy of these however, arc said to be Radl,
Gals. Still the Conservatives expect to prevail
at the election.
Rev. William NJ. Dame, CT Virginia, has
beep called to the pastoral charge Of the Eplsco-
nal Churches at MiddIeburg and Upperyllc,
recently made vacant by the resignation OF lev
| o. A. Kinsoving.
The PRIMARY election for the choice OF Con-
servatiye candidates for the municipal olhcerS'
will be held in Richmond to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

EIiakim Little, founder and editor Of Little Z
Living Age died yesterday at his residence II
Brooklyn, aged IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19
Cash paid for old Iron and Brass.
GAS AND STEAM FITTING

GAS AND STEAM FIFTH Nc
VI ~
VIM. COGAN,
No. Is North Royal stroot
Has constantly on hand a large AMI complete
assortment Of
CHANDELIERS,
BRACK ELS.
HASPS,
PENDANTS,
sTATIONAKY AND PORTABLE ORof
y LIGHTS IN VARIETY ,,c, n,
pORCELAINS, PuOrOGRApH, MICA anu
OTHER SHADES;
CUT, GKOUND AND PLAIN Gu 'h0
ALSO,
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS, VA o.
md everything in tho Steam Fitting Line.
Public Buildings and Dwellings turnishe ca
and Gt.ol up with Gas in the most suostan'ial
and elegant Inannor. , .
" and faithfully executed all at prices when &c
will give satisfaction. my 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

Statements Of the growing wheat crop in
eighteen States and three Territories, embrac.
Ing the greater portion OF the wheat producing
area OF the U. S. are highly favorable Tor q
large harvest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

Gen. T. E. Faruum, IN officer during the
Mexican war, and afterwards in the Walker
Nicaragua expedition, and afterwards IN the
late civil war, died recently in Now York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

Captain General De Rodas OF Cuba has re-.
vokcd the late order compelling persons going
TO the United States to give security 10 the
amount OF $1,000 that they will not engage in
conspiracy against the Spanish Government
in Cuba
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

WASHINGTON IrEMs.-rhe much talked OF
marriage between NJ. R. Demorte, and Corde'
liza Downing, daughter of George i. Downing,
who keeps restaurant under tho Capitol, tool;
place yesterday. 4 large number Of prominent
colorcl persons were present The ceremony
was performed bv Bishop John L. Brown, OF
the African NJ. +. Church, The toilets were
superb, the display CT diamonds and costly
satins and laccs being as elegant as any fashl"na'
bic ever witnessed in this city.
The total amount OF rent pail Tor private
buildings occupied by the government IN the
District Of Columbia is $780, G24, divided as lol-
lows: State Department, Sl7,2S0; Treasury,
$4,000; War sci ,G2l Navy, s., 72o; INTERIOR
$2,4UO
The House committee on the District OF Co.
lumbia yesterday, by vote Off yeas to nays
agreed to report in favor OF the bill establish
ing mixed schools in the District OF Columbia.
Washington has contributed some $500
for the relief of the sufferers by the late caaml-
ty in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

Army officers ere directed by tie War De
partment to furnish u. S. Marshals will! mill
tary aid in taking the census, III the writer
application of the Marshal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

The Fifteenth Amendment Celebration
by the ooored people in Baltimore, takes place
to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19
EVANS FIN r 81 1T.
r1STA LIS II Z ID

Il v :
T. ]. MIL l. e k,
No. Is King street.
lmnnrter and Dealer in CHINA, GLASS AID
EARTHEN WARE,
Is receiving his sPR s3;SS r. s Io1, OF
Being an old established house and having
UNUSUAL facilities for purchasing, and an eX.
sensive acquaintance with the manufacturers OF
Eurthenware and Glassware, both in this coun-
try and England, he is able to offer unusual in
ducelnents to country merchants and dealers
generally.
His stock will be found to be very complete,
embracing all quHlities Of earthenWara from
common T.. g. to best IrOnplnted China.
Glass ware in great variety, vt low prices.
Window G!As. Of ell slZc3.
Stoneware, Coal Oil Lamps AMI Chlmnies,
Plated and Britannia Castors, Table Cutlery
&c, Sc.
Country merchants arc earnestly requestedto
give him a cali, and he is satisfied he can sell
gUu.is rs low a. any other frst-c class house.
NH ll.-eoIm lIeeosbur0 Washin gton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

The weather lately has been very warm IN
California, and there is complaint of drought.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

u
yatycs OF Providence Township, Farlay COLA,
~ was held at the Court HOUSE on ,l"niay
the 10th inst, Tor the purpose "l h"inlnat!ng
Township officers TO be voted Tor at me rh,ulns
election when. on motion, by IhOu.s H. Love,
esd , DR.. Ira Williams was called t. IN" chair
and Jeremiah Moore appointed Secretary.
On motion the ipoS;ng committee was ap
poiuted by the chair to make nominations: -
Thcmas K. Love, .. ". Hunt, Albert Fair,
fax, Newman Burke, Richard +. Eroa! wai"r,
n. G.. Williams, T.. u. Waricid, Oscar Moore.
J. b. Bowman, John j. Kochlor'i W. NJ.
IIubball, Edward McNcchaney, NJ. y. FaI!,
J. J. Mahoncy, s. II. IIucket! ana Stephen
Cats, who retired and after consultation re.
turned and reported the following ticket
Supervisor, Moses A. Cummlns; Assessor,
Newman Burke; Commissioner OF Roads, f.
o.. Powell; Township Clerk, Oscar Moore :
Collector, S. TLuckctt; OYcrScer ol th@ l'onr,
B. Garfield; ConstabIcs, T.. II. Spcrr, u. w.
Cannon and j. }. MahoneY Magistrates, job
Iawxhurst Edgar Vansyck and SaInnrl H.
Cats.
The vote being taken on each separately, the
entire ticket was confirmed in open meeting
except that Of G. II. Specr, who, appearing,
declined the nomination; when, on motion OF
Thomas Moore, the name oil p. +. Broalwatcr
for constable in place Oft IL. Speer, was pat
in nomination and unanimously confirmed.
On motion, the nomination OF the entire TICK
ct was made unanimous, and the support OF the
meeting pledged thereto.
IRA WILLIAMS, Chairman.
JEREMIAH MOORE, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

INRESH TEAS-Choice Gunpowder, Ool"ng'
h English Breakfast and japan Teas also.
Teas of lower grades. received and for sale o9
myl9 ). CLINTON MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

Our exchanges in all the neighboring coun-
ties speak of the improved appearance of the
Wheat, and Of the prospect for goood crop.
The trying time. however. is yet to come. We
hope that present anticipations may be more
than realized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19
Fish Market for this Day.

Rock and Perch, pOr Dunch.... q To TY 10
The receipts grow smaller each day and the
season is rapidly drawing to close. sturgeon
i, "a arriving in abundance and sell Ct IS cents
piece.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

The friends Of the treaty for the lrchasc OF
San Domingo say that the prospects, Of its
ratification by the Senate are improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

In the debate, in the House of Representa-
tives, on Tuesday, on the Naval appropriation
bill, Mr.. Morgan of Ohio, Mr.. Dawes of Mass,
and Mr.. Logan of ILL.,, were Screre upon the
expenses and management of the Navy De-
par,ment. They complained of abuses, NAL prac-
tees, increase of expenses, &C., &c. Mr.. Nor
gan was doa0a upon the creation OF the Offices
of Admiral and Vice Admiral. The bill,
amended, was passed yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

The State Department has received official
sdvices that the long pending naturalization
treaty between Great Britain and the United
States has at last been signed by the two gov
ernmcnts and will soon be laid before the Sen
ate for ratification. By this tic British gov
eroment recognizes the citizenship of an adop-
ted citizen of the United States the same as a
citizen born on the soil, and thus yields the
doctrine maintained for so many years that no
citizen OF Great Britain can transfer his allie.
glance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19
.!ss,faFs kjsSeti:. 49,.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, May 19.-Ihc lnar
ket for Flour continues firm. Wheat is stcady
small sales of white were made all 40; offer
ines of 1857 bushels red, with s4les Of ''fsir'
SAMPLES at I25. Corn i, dull and lower; offer
ings of 1852 bu:hels mixe!, with sales ~ lGI
and 1OS; small offerings of white and yellow,
with salos Of the former at 10J--no sales Of the
latter reported. Rye firm and nominaiy III
all4 Oats are unchanged; sales Of 81 bushels
at GO cents,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19
PHILIP PARK.

DHILIP PARK.
TACTICAL P l. U n h K,
No. II South Fairfax street., ;.
The oldest and best established plumDllng
establish ment in the city. All work done with
dispatch, and in tho most durable and worK'
manlike manner Satisfaction guaranteed;
seif or the most experienced workmen. dec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19
MACHINISTS.
Ut s. NJ o 0 Z E

w s. MOOR E,
MACHINIsT AND BLACKSMITH
At No. 65 Union street.
Alexandria, Va
Where he is prepared to furnish all kinds OF o.
MACHINERY, WROUGHT and CAoA
IRON FENCES, &c.
Repairing done with dispatch. and at prices
that were charged previous to the war. la ~
q. W. JAM sON. C. II. COLLINS.
JAMESON u COLLINS.
- IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, :
E.COK, or ROYAL u WlLK rs BIB,
81 ALEXANDRIA. VA.
Z s~ Building Material, MIL Work and (
q Cas,inea Of every description mada At
: short notice |;
:
Cash paid for old Iron and Brass
| sep G-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

The Commissioner of Education, in WasTl-
iDgton, has in preparation report shown. x
the advantages of education as preventive OF
crime, and desires that reports from principals
of rctormatory schools, and such like, shall be
sent to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

1t is with deep regret that we announce the
death of B. H. Shackelford, Of Fauquier lie
was gentleman well-known and appreciated
not only in his own county, but throughout the
State, as an able lawyer, and fine speaker
Ardent and active, he was always prominent In
the political contests of the day. At the time
of bis decease he was candidate for seat 10
the legislature, and was engaged in the canvass
when stricken down by death. We knew him
long and we'll, and as all did who knew MIN.
..,s.rn.a hin much. Aonoroa through life,
his death is iamented, and his memory Will be
cherished by his surviving friends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

A heavy shock of earthquake was felt in the
city Of MEXICO on tbs 18th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

While our couatrymen are 80 fond of dilat.
ing upon the rapid Increase of population in
our own large cities, they seem to be unaware
that the same thing is visible in Europe: where
all the leading towns are growing rapidly in
size and population.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19
NIRECT PORT A Il . n
- LIVERPOOL SALT.

Wa otsr for SALE to arrive, cargo Of ship
"Hermsnos," consisting OF .,1r
Is 600 bushels LIVERPOOL &. q. SALF'
in bulk. c. fuad
"HnO co brand, equal 10 Marahslps. Also
per brig sThreo Sisters" .,r,r
9,0O6 bushels LIVERPOOL q. "A. SAIL
)" I't om sacks FINE SALT Of the popular
brand Slowed"
We viii iii this Salt IL or II to the ton. as
parties may desire, or sell in bulk Ut io"es'
market rates from vessel. ,,,
uOOE, WEDDERBURN Z CO.
,,JE HAVE Also NOW IN STOKE q
w full supply Of
LIVERPOOL q. A. SALT.
EVANS FlNESALT.
TURKS ISLAND SALT for sale At lowest
market rates. .,r,n,u1rpn 90
feb 2l-u HOOE. w hDbhh = = ~ - -
| = =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

Whittemore, the cadet pedder, who was re-
Gently expelled from Congress, it is said will be
re- elected. He is scalawag, at present
residing in South Carolina, and has class
constituency 10 the First District Of that State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

The Legislature will, very properly, strike
out Of the election bill. the clause requiring the
registered numbers of the voters to be placed
on their ballots. The new Constitution inten-
ded that the ballot should be secret. Let Us
face the music" The ballot system We de-.
plore, as great evil-likely to be ie!t severely
10 the future interests of our State. We hope
TO see it abolished, yet-and the good old Vir-
ginia mode-open, manly, viva voce system
restored But We must net cyadc what the
people Of the State have accepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

Guys Monument House, in Baltimore, front
ing IS feet on Monument square and lis feet
on Fayette street, including the building in
which arc the Monumental Bowling Alleys,
subject to ground rent of $70.l6, has been
purchased for $780, 900, by Mr.. Fl. E. Patter-
son, of Perrymapsyille.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

DEvILIsH. AT the Radical meeting on Sa-
turday evening last, DR.. Bayne, the colored
orator, thanked God for the great calamity
that killed about seventy five persons, and
wounded double that number in Richmond
three week ago. Bayne regarded this awful
and appalling accident as visitation OF Provl-
dencc upon the white race in Virginia. These
sentiments were warmly and loudly applaudcd
by the mass of sable listeners, and strange to
say, there were in that audience men whose
faces were white, who acquiesced in Bayne's
sentiment and in the applause which followed
it uttcraDce, without attempting to correct or
reprove this worse than cannbal feeling, which
eloatcd over the destruction of the lives Of so
many human beings.-NortoM Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19
cIaARs, TOBACCO, SNUFF, PIPES, &C.,
@SGivo ne 3 call.

DOCND HILL BOARDING HOUSE
| vii! open q BOARDING HOUSE about
tho 18th OF Juno, 1870, at Round Hill, Loudoun
county, Vs., for the purpose Of entertaining
city boarders. Twelve or fifteen can be accom-
moduted My establishment is on the pike
running from Leesburg to Winchester, twelve
miles west of Leesburg. Public conveyance up
to the door, Persons warting board, will ad-
dress the undersigned. 3. WRIGHT.
Found Hill, Loudoun co., Va, my 12-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-19

The ladies of Beaufort, in South Carolina.
whom the events of the civil war deprived Of
their possessions, have turned their attention
to branch of industry from which they hope
to derive the means ofsubsistence. They make
the green oranges which are produced on the
plantations into preserves, and send them to
the North for market They are skilfully
prepared and are neatly put up in glass jars.