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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18
Foreign News.

The theatrical fund dinner was given at St
James Hall, London, last night the Primo
OF Wales presided. Among the distinguished
guests were the Duke of Sunderland, Lore
Darlington, Lord Lennox, the Nawab of Ben
gal, and others. Charles Dickens was to nave
been the orator Of the evening, but he wa:
obliged to be absent. The Prince of Vale!
in speech paid high tribute to the theatr
cal profession.
The London Poor Law Board say that un
der the rules women cannot lawfully act o.
parish guardians. and that, consequently. Mis-
Burdett Coutts is ineligible to that office il
the parish of Bethnel Green.
The party of the Left Centre in the French
Corps Leglsatlf to which belonged the three
Ministers who have just esigned, is to be i'm
mediate}y reconstructed. The new Cabinet
is viewed with considerable astonishment, and
no little dissatisfaction,
The French Government has officially mott
fed Greece that it brigands capture French
men, Greece shall pay ransom.
The Paris Ministerial journals contradict
the report that TIE Deum will be sung and
grand letes, with Examinations, given on the
occasion of the declaration Of the adoption Of
the Plebiscitum, but state that solemn assem-
blages will be c0nVOked, at which the Emperor
will receive the official announcement of the
result OF the national vote, in the presence of
the great bodies of State
The Paris police continue the search for and
arrest OF parties implicated in the late con.
splracy.
The Emperor of Austria and the Emnress
Of France will be godpareuts to an expected
child of the Princess Mettsrnich.
The canonization Of Christopher Columbns
spoken of at Rome.
The Marseillaise has been condemned for |
offence against the Emperor. and for exct-
ing hatred and contempt for the Government, |
The author Of the article specified has been
sentenced to six months imprisonment and
fine of 5,0Oofr., tho managing editor to impri-
sonment for one year and and fine of 1,OOOf.
The tribunal also decrecd the suspension of the
publication OF the Marseillaise two mouths.
Espartero has written letter to MARSHALL
Prim declining the candidacy for the crown oil
Spain on account OF his great age. The Cortes
las passed the bin authorizing civil maria
,es, by vote of l42 yeas to "a NAYS : The {
Spanish press continues to urge the settle &
nens Of the question of the throne, and an {
iety in political circles for termination of .
be political status daily Increases. q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18
VIRGINIA NEW g.

A lady passing down Second street in Rich
mond on Saturday evening was assaulted by ;
black man, who rushed upon her from an alley
way aud threatened her with heavy iron bar
The lady lady tainted, and the negro snatchcd
from her band pocket book containing SIS,
and made his escape.
Mr.. Miller, of frederick county, having been
compelled to resign on account of delicate health
Alr. John f. Wall has been Nominated, for
the Legislative. Mr.. Wall is an old, long-:ricd
and trustworthy representative.
AT the close Of the registration in Richmond
disturbance occurred at one of the precincts
Several pistol shots were fired without serious
damage.
Dr. y. Graham LAS been nominated to SUBJ
ply the vacancy in the delegation of Rock bridge,
made by the resignation OF Mr. Mclaughlin,
elected Judge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18

The coupe, or cheap carriage system, is
about to be tried in Philadelphia, 10 oppos;tion
to the expensive hack system, and The often
disagreeable style OF travel afforded BY the
street cars. 10 Paris and London these LIGHT
coupes, carrying two persons at moderate rates.
securing privacy and comfort, have proved a
great success. ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18

1t will be seen that in the Virginia House OF
Delegates, yesterday, MrJackson, by icaTc, To-.
troduced bill amending the election law so as
to not require the judges of election 10 endorse
the number on the ballot of every voter. The
rules being suspended, il was passed to third
reading. 1t will probably be passed in both
Houses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18

We have received the May number of the
Old Dominion Magazine. 1t has good table
of contents, and the articles are generally inter
esting and we'll written.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18

a queer wedding took place in New York 2
few days ago. A father and son married 8
mother and daughter strange part Of it
being that the father married the daughter and
the mother married the SOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18
COMMUNICATED.

IODMMU NlCAiED.
At meeting of the Conservatives OF Dranea
vile Township, Fairfax County, held pursuant
to notice at Thornton's Precinct on the 18th
day Of May, 1870
On motion w. =. Averi!l was called 10 the
Chair, and John J. Coleman, appointed Sccrc.
tary.
The object OF the meeting having been ex-
planned, the Chairman appointed the following
gentlemen as a committee to receive and count
the ballots r. f. Carpcr anI Alfred Sleigh.
Whereupon. the following gentlemen were
unanimously nominated cadidatcs to ill the
offices Of the township
For Supervisor, DR.. w. B. Day; for Town
ship Clerk, Stephen KelIum; for Assessor, John
L. DeBell /; for Collector, John 3. Coleman
for Commissioner OF Roads, w. B. AveriI for
OVerseer of the Poor, Benjamin f. Iliges for
Justices of the Peace, +. NJ. lowe, Richard
Coleman and Samuel FoIlin for Constitutes,
John Fortney, Robert Mater and John +.
Coleman.
Resolred, that copy cI these proceedings
be posted at each OF the precincts und public
places 10 the townships
ReS0ired, that copy also bs sei,t H. lhr
Alexandria Gazette with request 10 publish
the same.
On motion the meeting adjourned
w. 3. AvERHL Chairman
JOHN Z. COLEMAN. Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18

The General Conference of the Methodist
ProtcstantChurch has now reached the 10th day
OF its labors, but, owing TO I diversity of opin-
ion upon matters bcior it, comparatively little
business of special importance has been transact
ed. An early adjournment will be pressed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18
WASHINGTON, d. &.
Washington, dec l6-tf

4 RRIVED AND IN STORE.
Per "Holsatis," direct from Liverpool
z 10000 bushels bulk u. A. salt.
s. h0O sacks Evans Fine Salt.
y $50 sacks Dealin Fine Salt
+ Per Schr. Martha Skinner
60 sacks Evans Fine Salt.
rs BIS sacks Marshall Fine Salt.
O< In Store!
sou sacks Evans Fine Salt.
300 sacks Liverpool g. A. Salt--all Of which
will be sold at market rates.
w. a. SMOOT,
my 9-tf Smoots wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18

WASHINGTON ITEMS. The May festival oil
the Washington Schuetzen Ferein was con-
tinueI yesterday, and brought to The Park a
large number Of citizens. who enjoyed the fes.
tlvties for which the Germans are famous.
A citizen Of Brooklyn, New y ork, has written
letter TO prominent Washingtonian Offering
to exchange real estate in thai city for real
estate in Washington.
Mr. Bertram Lewis, who was recently elected
from street car for having bucket of sauer.
krant in his hands which emitted very often.
slve odor, and who threatened suit against the
railroad company, laying his damages at $40.
0OO,. has compromised the matter with the
receipt of q $40 note.
Georgetown College having been cut of from
ITS supply of water some time ago, % account
OF It's situation outside the corporate limits. ia
constructing reservoir of its own on Hickorynut
Hill, and will hereafter he independent IN that
particular. The grounds will be ornamented
With fountains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18
! tlNMMliNi.'.i'gEk Ell.

At meeting oi The Bar aud officers q the
County Court Of fairfax, hrIl "m '!"ntay
May 18th, $50 -
II. X. Love, f,>,l, was ralIrd 10 :iir Chair,
and G. II. Bncnc, arpointrd Secretary.
Oa motion Of Judge II. II. Thomas.
ResoIyr,i, That We have heard with deep re.
grct OF the sudden aud unexpected death 81 w.
II. DuI.ANY, late member OF I'll" Ear, anu
native Of this county
That ty his death, the people 81 !.G COUNTY
have lost one to whom they were strongly At.
tachcd and the Court and l;lr al associate
whom they respected and h0norcd. His char
acter was marked by many Of these po!:IinenL
and engaging traits which secure pubic ad-
miratIon and applause; and at the same time
possessing all those qualities Which inspire al
lection and esteem, rendering him lc ,!r!ig
OF all his associates.
In his manners, lie united the elegance and
dignity Of the gentleman, with the cordiaIity
ard p'ayfulncss OF the companion and friend
His heart was noble, generous end true: deS.
pising all forms Of meanneSs, he adhered to
whatever was lofty 10 principle magnaniinous
in sentiment and honorable in action
In his friendship he was firm, faithful end |
devoted, unintiueIcod by envy or jealousy. and |
without thought Of self, he sought the success
and advancement Of others, with all that zeal
and energy for which he was so conspicuous.
ResOlred, That the members CT this bar will
wear the badge of mourning for their departed
brother.
That q copy OF these proceedings be iorwar-
led to the family Of our deceased friend.
That Judge r. II. Cockerillc, be requested
10 enter the same on the minutes OF Court
r.. r. LOVE, President.
G. H. BLINcoE, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18

John DeaIl was hung at Reading, Pa, OF
Friday last, for murder lis neck not being
broken by the hanging, his body was taken to
building in the prison yard, where expert
ments were made upon it with sn electric bat.
terry, and un incison made into the nerves oil
the peck. Tho body was moved by the effects
of the electricity, and sometimes the face made
Lideous contortions and grimaces These ey-
pefiIlents were not made With view 10 resus
citating the body but to demonstrate the force
Of ga1Vanic battery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18

The VIRGINIA WATER LINE - The scheme
Tor nalionali2ipg the James River and kanawhs
canal, it is stated By the New ! ORR Times, las
been defeated. The Senate committee having
it in charge recently asked to be discharged
from airy further consideration OF the subject,
and the request was granted. Recent cxamna
tons by the engineer corps have disclosed the
fact that it is impossible to procure sufficient
supply Of water at the summit Tor any adequate
canal Oh thiH route, and Tor that reason the
Senate declined to consider any further tile pro
position to eypend fifty millions upon it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18

NJ Office OF THE SHERIFF TO TAN
~ PAYERS.
All persons indebted TO me for State and
county taxes for the year 1859, ere respectfully
asked to settle the same There is necessity
that immediate payment be nade. Those who
wish to save costs can do so by prompt settle.
ment. This notice is intended for all VIII have
not paid their taxes for 1869.
e. O'NEAL,
my 1G-lw Sheriff Alexandra county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18

EMOV ALI
OR ISTA ED OIL MAN UFACTOEI
Removed to
NO. 43 KING STREET,
Whcro will also be found
IMPROVED BURNERS,
La NJ PS, CHIMNEYS, WICKS, &c, Re-,
nj reasonable prices.
A. &. LUTHER s. CO.,
sep d-tt 43 King st., Alexa., Va.
TMPORTA MI TO STOREKEEPERS AND
4 MERCHANTS IN GENERAL.-HaviDr
procured tho agency for the sale of Thos. Hsv.
enners celebrated PLAIN and FANCY
CkA I.i fresh from the BAKERY eTery,day
ain enabled t. sell at reduced prices No charge
for packages. Merchants and others would d.
Eel! to give ne & cal! and Judge for Themselves
F. RECKEk,
Corner King and St. Asaph ST..
Goods Shipped to any part of the city free CT
charge NH q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18
LiV ERPOOL SALT.
EVANS FIN L SALT.

TURKS ISLAND SALT-ror sale ST. lowest
market rates.
fob 21-tf HOOE, WEDDERBURN u CO.
RS II 4 3 l. l S II E D IN 1922.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18

For sale =. retail ~ AL respectable dealers.
~ descriptive circular, giving much useful
information sent to any address on apphcatI"H
No watches retailcd by the Company Adj
,ir.sa ROBBINS; 81 APPLETON,
AHA Rrna il,unu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18
THIRST NAT. BANK, ALEXANDRIA

| THIRST NAT. BANK, ALEXANDRIA
FOR SALE
FlKST NJ OETG AGE BONDS OF TaE
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO K. X. CO..
at ~ and accrued intercat Thoy nave tbirty
Sears to run from January IS, 1870, with inter,
est at SIX per cent per snnum from No7embec
lst, 1869. Principal and interest payable in
gold IN the city OF New York
ap l9-lm CHAS. X. HOOFF, Cashier.
EfLASTERi PLASTER
4 Plaster
IL arrive per
Hchooners pinta,
W. w. Marcy,
j. b. Austin,
2. Eorcc, and
- II. j. Traftou
For sale AT loa n3t market price, nv
ap IL HOOE, WEDDERBURN co
MRS. e. l., SIMPSON,
III No. l25 King street,
win open on Saturday, May l4th an eleea4t
SUMNER MILLINERY.
gil OF the newest styles, which she is now Sc
lerting ut the North nv il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-18

ia. s.:.'t !" wa Buckingham,
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"iGAEs: TunatGJ. sHGEF, fipE5, &C..

No. Il, + ing street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-11-24
GORTS CHAKOFF.

Prince Alexander Michaelowitch Gorts-
chakcff, the great statesman of Russia,
is q cousin of the celebrated Field Mar
shall of the same name, who defended
the fortress of SebastopoL
He was born in the year 1898, and
educated at the Lyceum of Tsarkoe- selo,
whence he dated his last famous dispatch
to the Earl Granville. He commenced
his diplomatic life at the Congresses of
Laybach and Verona, in the capacity of
attache to the Russian Chancellor, Count
Nesselrode.
In the year 1924 he was appointed
Secretary to the Russian Embassy in Lon
don, Charge d'Affaires to the Court of
Tuscany in 1880, and was attached for
the first time, in 1882, to the legation at
Vienna, where the death of his
superior, the Russian Ambassador,
gave him great influence. In
1841 he was sent on mission to SUIT
gard, where he negotiated the marriage of
the Grand Duchess Olga, of Russia, with
the Prince Royal of Wurtemberg. Du-
ring the events of 1889 Prince Gorts-
chakof maintained digniied neutrality,
but it is rumored that, in December, 184S,
he exercised some influence in procuring
the abdication of the Emperor Ferdinand
/, in favor of his nephew, Francis Joseph.
During the dispute respecting the Eastern
question, the Prince was ambassador al
Vienna At his instance the Russian
Government accepted the four points
which formed the basis of the Conference
of Paris, in 1856, and he was recalled to
St. Petersburg in 1857, to replace Nessel-
rode, as Minister for Foreign Affairs. A
proclamation of his, very hostile to the
Western Powers, during the Sicillan and
Neapolitan revolution, excited much at
tention, and his policy during the Polish
instruction of 1868 has been freely com
mented uDOn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-11-24
THE FRENCH BAZAAR.

The great French Bazaar in New York
has opened with great splendor and prom
ises to be notable success. 1t is one of
the most brilliant fairs ever held in New
York, and its truly philanfhropic intent
renders it one of the most deserving. 1t
opened under the most promising au-
spices, in presence of multitude which
thronged every inch of the immense hall.
Thousands went to hear Mr.. O'Gorman,
whose eloquence was devoted to charity,
and thousands have followed on the ensu-
ing Lights to testify their sympathy for
suffering France. Now the elections are
over, the popular feeling for that nation
finds more general expression. The ne
cessity of placating the German element
no longer exists, and Radical politicians
do not find themselves required to re-
strain their honest opinions. The fair is
literally patronized by Americans as well
as by French and Irish, who appear to
feel with one heart on the subject of
frances misfortunes. The recent Ger
man fair realized $40, 900, which, con-
sidering the immense German population
in New York, is not an extrsvagant sum.
If the French fair produces $50, 900, it
will be even more creditable, and that is
the estimate of those who have taken
notes of the attendance and prospects.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-11-24
RUSM 9TH.

One of the more noteworthy results OF
the investigation instituted under the au
thority Of the General Land Office into
the mineral products of the several States
is the discovery of this somewhat strange
metal
The specimens in the Geological Mu-
scum were brought from Archer county,
Texas, through which region it is gratify'
ing to learn that q railroad line Is now
being surveyed in connection with the
northern counties of the State, most of
which have been 80 much infested with
hostile tribes of Indians that the wonder
fully rich deposits of copper and ether
metals are unapproachable and worth
less.
The bismuth ore is associated to some
extent with copper glance, but in sep
crate veins. Its gauger is quartz, through
which it is disseminated in small metallic
grains, and it only requires them to be
heated to about 500 degrees Fahrenheit
to fuse them, and the melted metal is
collected as it runs from the furnace.
1t is of somewhat silyery brightness,
with a roseate hue. 1t is used in small
quantity as component part eff Britannia
ware. One of its chemical preparations
is employed in medicine, and the ssmt
shas been extensively applied as COS
metic under the name of '9ily white, :" in
consequence of the delicate white tint OF
the powder. Its effect after much use,
is to leave the skin of a dirty yellow hue
and of a leatherly texture. The Texa
ore is associated with the other valuable
metals, cobalt and nickel, which, from
the specimens on hsnd, would seem to b.
in preponderance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-11-24
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

There will be thanksgiving services in
the various churches to-day.
Three hundred and fifty head Of hogs
were slaughtered yesterday.
The weather, yesterday, had moderated
considerably, but was still raw and cloudy.
The Postofiee viii remain open until 10
o'clock this morning, and after that closed
for the balance of the day.
Wood, Simpson d Reese, the we'll
known and famous boiler-makers, have
that same old rooster at the masthead.
A. G. Morrow, Agent of the Confede-
rate Orphan Asylum, returned to the city
yesterday, after an extended tour through
West Tennessee.
The Shelbyville papers announce that
lawyer of that place, viii hereafter make
Nashville his home.
The Rt. Rev. G. 7. Quintard, Bishep o.
Tennessee, Was in Shelbyville few dayi
ago, and administered the ordinance Of
confirmation to four persons.
Msmphis is drawing upon this market
heavily. Among the shipments to tina
city yesterday were $1,000 lbs. bulk
meats. Plenty more left. Send in youl
orders.
The atmosphere yesterday and last nigh
was mixed with alcoholic fluid and inhale'
| to such an extent by those whose pores ar
| ever open to atmospheric matter, tina
many fell by the wayside, and, strange :
say, had the appearance Of being intoxi
| Gated.
Father Ryan, formerly Of this city
whose patriotic eloquence has SO greatly
aided in embalming in the hearts Of tn
Southern people "The Lost Cause" lee
tured at the Opera House in Selma, Ala.
on Tuesday night last, on the Life an
character Of Lee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-11-24
STATE NEWS.

The slsughter1ng season has commenced
in Knoxville.
The recent murders in Memphis are
about to cause the organization of q
Vigilance Committee.
Mr.. Peter Brady, of Jackson, Tenn,
was thrown from his horse last Sunday
and had his collar bone broken.
The colored child which was burned
on Saturday in Knoxville by being left
near fire, died the next day.
Large numbers of Swiss emigrants
have recently passed over The East Ten
nessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad en-
route for Mississippi and Texas.
B. P. Steele has become the associate
editor of the Shelbyville Commercial,
and has entered vigorously upon the dis
charge of his duties
Mike Buckley was stabbed several
times in North Memphis last Sunday, by
Patrick Kinney. Buckley was partially
intoxicated and 1t is thought that he will
not survive the serious wounds.
The Shelbyville Commercial chroni-
cles the sudden death in that place of P.
r. Mckinney. He was employed at the
penthouse of Barrett, Little & Co., and
on las. Saturday about 8 o'clock while
engaged in cutting up hogs, and with
cleaver in hand, in the act of striking, be
suddenly dropped dead with apoplexy.
The Chattanooga Times of the 22d
inst. publishes a card from Gen. Stokes
dated Nov. IS, in which he states that
every charge made by A. ]. Garrett in hiE
letter of Oct. Is, written at..McMinnville,
is false, and to use his (Garrett's) OWL
language, an infamous lie; that Garrett
could have met him at five appointments,
but lacked the courage to do so.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-11-24
THAT nxsrER1nIrsRAI

That mysterious rain, mentioned by the
Mobile Register as dropping on some
graves in dry weather has been explained.
1t is all due to a young leafless wild cher
ry tree standing in an adjoining yard.
This is not uncommon at this season OF
the year with the wild cherry, Grape mgr.
tie and swamp poplar trees. 1t is caused
by the sap ascending after the leaves
have fallen off, in great quantities from
some atmospheric causes. The little
scar left on the branches when the leaf
falls off coats over with gum; the sap
rises and collects under the coat, and by
q 'sUiS o. tergOn action bursts the coating,
and many of them at time produces a
very fine shower. There are other
phenomena of this kind in and about the
city. One "a poplar tree in Holly's Gar
den) is now, or was about week ago,
giving forth as much water as the one in
question. A Grape myrtle tree on the old
Shell road has been showering every fSD
for many years.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-11-24
CAPT. KIDD,s TREASURE.

A New York correspondent writes: A
story is told by canal boatman, Jerry
Lanergan, of the recovery of portion,
at least, of the long hidden treasure of
Capt. Kidd. He says: GAS our boat
was about six miles below West Point, /
saw three or four mes, who seemed to be
lifting something heavy; then they began
to swear, and at last got to fighting. l
took three of the hands and rcwed up
near them. They were still fighting. We
went ashore. There was big piece of
the rock in the side of the mountain
blown out, and hole made down to the
water. Big rocks were thrown all out,
and in the place where these fellows were
fighting was an old rusty iron box with
gold pieces. They had their hats and
pockets full just like these showing
seven splendid doubloons. ''They said
they had been digging for Capt. Kidd's
treasure" Several OF the Godey's hanSs
conoborate this story. The treasure
seekers say that they were directed to the
spot by q clairvoyant, and they secured
over seven thousand dollars in Spanish
doubloons, and some jewelTy.