Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-06
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6. 1870.

from all nations. Mr. Henry A. Bowen called
Tor three cheers ''ior the Imperial government
of Russia which we're given. There were
large numbers Of people, from all the adjacent
country, present on the occasion, and much
enthusiasm manifested during the day.
Quite a lively discussion took place in the
French Corps Legisla,if, last week ,on the sub
iect OF the military contingent. Nj, Olivier
defended the Government and the Ministry.
He said the government felt no uneasiness,
otherwise it would not have reduced the con-
,ingent by 10000 men that France had gained
her Sadowa in the plebiscitum; that treaties
already made had secured peace in the East
and 10 Germany; and that there existed per
iect accord between the Emperor and his PEG
ple," &c. NJ. Fayre rose to reply, but was un-
able to make himself heard amid the Doise and
excitement, when the majority voted against
continuing the discussion.
Pat Woods, the Richmond policeman, who
assaulted Representative Porter, is still in the
custody of the Sergeant-at-Arms OF the House,
awaiting action on the Recommendation OF the
Committee on the judiciary that he be confined
three months in the City Jail. Woods is al
lowed iull liberty Of the basement OF the Capt.
tol, But is always in charge of policeman.
He lodges in the room heretofore especially
fitted up for and occupied by Woolley, the
recusant witness in the johnson impeachment
case. He, We hear, occupies his leisure hours in
making lemonade for the members of Con.
gress, and other visitors, who call to see him.
The commencement exercises OF the Virgin
ia Military Institute were concluded esterday
Gov. Walker delivered the address before the
graduating class to an immense crowd, and he
was enthusiastically apnlauded. JAS Bsrron
Hope, editor, of Norfolk, delivered memorial
poem. There were fifty two graduates, the larg
est number ever known. The alumni dinner
drew together large number. Speeches were
made by Gov. Walker, Gov. L,tcher, Rev.
DR.. Cory, Col. Massie, Col. VIM. Preston
Johnston, L. Turner and others. The COM
mencement ball was brilliant affair.
Probably the important staple OF tobacco has
not 10 many years, says the New York fInan-
rial Chronicle, occupied position attended
with 80 many uncertainties as now, both With
regard to prices and the future demand at home
and abroad. The natural effect of reduced pro-
iuction, such az we have had the past season,
is Of course to enhance prices but how high
the tobacco quotations can be carried without
so far curtaing consumption as to compensate
for the diminished supply. is question upon
which, during the next few months, some new
light may be thrown
Oa the 5h inst, number Of frame dwell
ings were destroyed by fire in Oil city, Pa
Loss $25 900. A large livery stable, and sever
81 other buildings, were burned down, in Ro'
chester. N. Y. Loss $4,000. In Oswego, N.
Y, grain elevator was DESTROYED by fire.
The elevator contained about 10000 bushels
of grain, mostly OF choice white Canada wheat
The total loss is about 1927 900. The build
10y was valued at $4,000; insured for 81, 600.
The grain was valued at 81, 900; fully in
sured.
% the Continent of Europe the fourth of
July was suitably observed by resident and
travelling Americans. The Paris celebration
took place on the grounds of DR.. Evans, Tor
merly Of Baltimore. ExGov. Washburn, Of
Mass. presided. The assembleRe was very
large one. The American Club Of Paris held
reception during the day. and illuminated their
building during the night. At the celebration
10 Stuttgart there were many speakers and a
grand banquet.
A meeting OF delegates from counties 10
Pennsylvania where Radicals are in minority,
Was held yesterday, and the following resolu.
ton adopted: That the Republican State
Committee irom minority counties. called to
meet on the 18th instant, is recommended to
call State Convention, to be composed Of dele
gates from minority counties and districts, with
q view to procuring legislation favorable to
minority representation.
10 the case OF the Richmond contest ed cleo
ton, Judge Guigon has decided that the
matter of illegal and fraudulent votes cannot be
gone into. Had this matter been opened, the
lessl proceedings would have extended beyond
the term for which city officers orc elected.
The Radicals claim that this decision, 10 effect,
Gives the city Offices to their candidate.
Many gentlemen connected with the press in
Washington and Richmond, spent their Fourth
If .July at tue Grecnbrior White Sulphur
go. ,uhe,a thew were most Hospitality re-
ceiyed and entertained, and had good t'me'
generally. ---
The investigations ordered into the character
and conduct of several OF the members OF the
lesislsture of Virginia, Andrews Hashell'
&C., show plainly how different are the t'lnes
pre- sent, from the times past, and upon what
evil days Va have fallen