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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27
Count Bismarck's dispatch, communicated

Count Bismarcks dispatch, communicated
IN your letter Of the 10th instant, shows that
North Germany is willing to recognize this
principle, even without reciprocity in the war
which has now uDhapnily broken ont between
that country and France This gives reason
to hone that the Government and people oil
the United State: may soon be grali[ed by
eaeing it universally recognized al another re-
ntraininr and humani5ing influence, imposed
no modern civilin alton upon the art o! war
Accept, sir, the renewed assurance of my
7crV high consideration. HAMILTON FlsH.
To Rarnn Gerot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

TN TEE CORPORATIONS COURT FOR
4 the city OF Alexandria. July term, $50
George Il. Smoos's executors, W. J. G. ;?:"eie's
edministrator ct al. In chanccry.
The Court doth adiudgc, orner AID decree
that this cause be referred To +. l.. Smith jr.,
one Of tho oumissioEera Of this Court, TO as
certain and report the liens upon tho resI state
O, tho said j. G. Steele deceased, with their
priorities The said Commissioner shall give
notice of the tino and place Of exciting thi;
decree by notice, published cAce week for
four weeks in the Alexandria GAZettn, which
shall be equivalent TO personal notice"
Parties interested in the decree FROM which
tao above is tn extract, are hereby notified that
I.hsve .ed upon Fh]DAY, the 2Jh day Of
August, 1870, ut my Office, on Royal street. DO.
tween King and Prince in tho city f Aleran-
dria to carry ont Tho above requirements, at
which timo ard place they arc requested to be
present FRANCIS j.. SMITH, IT.,
Comm in Gn'y. Corp Court
~ 2I--lsW4W city Of AleZ.ndris-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, JULY p, 1870
The Washington and Ohio railroad.

The Washington and ONO h"AiFo""'
By the action OF the stockholders OF the
Alexandra, Loudoun and Hampshire Rail
road Company in general meeting, in this city,
yesterday, in accepting the acts passed BY tho
Legislature of Virginia and West Virginia, in
reference to the road, be pane Of the Com
pany has been changed to that OF the Wash
ington aud Ohio Railroad. 1t is contempla
ted to axe this ono of the great national high
ways, and TO accomplish this object, men Of
large experience in railroad matters. and COM
manding abundant capital, have obtained q
controlling influence in its management and
have given evidence of their faith, by their
works. 1t is asserted positively that within
the next sixty days the road which is now in
good running order to Hamilton, 10 Loudoun
county, will be put under contract from that
place to point on the Shenandoah, and pro.
baby to the town OF Winchester. The engl'
neer corps is in the field. engaged in compct-
ing it's surveys for the most direct route to the
Ohio river where the road will meet and con-
meet with other lines Of railroad extending to
such great Importance in developing the vast
mineral resources of the region of country
through which it is to pass, it will at the same
time become competing line tor the trade
and travel across the continent. The extern
sion and completion of this road must neces
sarily be productive Of great good to Aexar.
dria, to which port the coal from the vast
fields to be penetrated, will find an outlet to the
mercantile and manufacturing centres of this
and other countries. A road passing through
the country which is proposed to be traversed
by this one, will greatly enhance, in value, the
fertile lands along its line, inviting immi-
grafton. aud very greatly increasing the pro-
ducts of now sparsely settled region, which
only needs the facilities afforded by railroad
to make it populous and rich agrcu turaly as
we'll as in minerals. The road once to the coal
fields, and that trade centred here, as it must
be, in connection with that already enjoyed By
the canal, will give an additional impetus to
the commerce of our city, which is now steadi
~ increasing, and should induce capitalists to
turn their attention to this place, possessing so
many natural advantages, the oaly requisite 10
make it thriving business place, being CAPT
tsl. The extention OF the Washington and
Ohio Railroad, it is hoped and believed, will
to great extent meet tho expectations of the
company and the city, AMI bring in its train
the anxiously looked for results, which have
been SO often promised but as yet failed in the
realization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27
Tire Secret Treaty..

The publication of what purports TO hsvY
teen the draft of secret treaty proposed be
tween France snd Prussia, in reference to o l
vision and absorption of thetehinish provinces,
has created considerable excitement in Eng
land, if We may Judge from the tunt Of the
London press and proceedings in Parliament.
The London journals denounca France, and il
it stated that they are seeking to make this
prete1t for the intervention OF E1elanl in
favor of Prussia. Earl Granville in IN inter
view with the French Ambassador was told
that the treaty originated With BisIuark, and
that it never had had q seriprs basis, and was
rejected by both parties. 'ihe Ambassador
protested that France was actually DESTROYS of
maintaining peace with Belgium, England and
Holland. MIR. Gladstone has ioforned the
House Of Commons that alvces from Berlin
settling the authenticity of the information re-
gardiDg the alleged treaty were hourly expect
ed. The British Minister a: Berlin has telc.
graphed that dispatch containing the orici
nal proposition Of Napoleon embodied in the
treaty exists 10 Couot Beneditti,s own hand
writing. Mr.. Otway, Under Foreign Secre-
tary, declined, when asked to make communi.
cation or express an opinion on the proposal
made by Napoleon to annex Holland.
A dispatch from Washington says that Baron
Gerolt, the Ambassador Of Prussia mas ad
vices from his Government that public opin-
ion in England is favorable to North Germany,
but the Government is not favorable.
The Paris Monitor du Soir notices the treaty
which it says was proposed in 1860, but adds
that it never had the adhesion OF the Emperor
by Prussia, and not by France
Elections take place this fall in several States
Attorney General Alderman has issued circu,
lar to United States District Attorneys, Mar
shals and Commissioners, calling their atten
ton to the law recently passed BY Congress
for the enforcement Of the Fourteenth anI
Fifteenth Amendments, and directing them,
whenever they receive credible information
from any source that this law has been violated,
to take prompt measues for the arrest and
efectual prosecution of the guilty party.
Another reported massacre Of foreigners is
announced by cable dispatches. Ava, Japan,
is the scene Of the murder this time There
are two plincipsities of this name in japan,
but the dispatch does not Indicate the location
OF the tragedy. 1t is to be hoped that he
report may prove incorrect.
The Government of Denmark has issued a
proclamation OF neutrality in the war between
Prussis and France. Sailors and pilots sub
iscts of Denmark, are warned against render.
ing assistance to the beligerents
With the mercury at one hundred and twen-
ty.f7e or theteabouts 10 the sun, how young
man Gan find ,mnsement in the game of base
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

REMAEKS.-The market Tor Flour is un-
changed. Wheat is firm offerings Of 3 bush
Gle inferior white and iii cf red, with sales OF
the former at $50, and Of tie latter 1t 40, leo,
lG6 and 1G7 for common 10 prime. Corn is
quiet and steady, there being 10 domaine except
for milling purpo scs offerings Of 7&7 bushels
mixed, with sales at III ana IL. Rye IS no;ri
nally s5s95; offerings light and l." sales report
ed. Oats arc dull and declining; offerings Of
1850 bushels, with sales st IS and co. y lot Of
bright Norway Oats sold at 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27


STATE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, July -. 1871
Sir--I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your letter OF the 10th instant, com
municating TO this Government the text OF
| dispatch from Count Bismarck to the elect
| that private property on the high seas will be
exempt from seizure by the ships I'll his Ma
jesty the King OF Prussia, without regard 10
reciprocity.
In compliance With the request contained 10
your note, the communication has been official
Iy ma dc public from this Department.
1t is now nearly century since the United
States, through Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin
Franklin and John Adams, then PlenipoteI-
,aries, and, under the guidance Of the Great
Frederick, Prussia entered into treaty OF
| amity and commerce, to DO in force tor ten
years whereby it was agreed that if war should
uohappy arise between the two contracting
parties. all merchant and trading vessels en-
poyed in exchanging the products OF different
places and thereby rendering the necessarlcs,
conveniences and comforts of human life more
easy to be obtained and more general, should
be allowed to pass free and unmoested, and
that neither OF the contracting parties should
grant or issue any commission TO any private
armed vessels, empowering them TO take or
destroy such trading vessels, or interrupt such
commerce.
The Government OF tho United States re
ceivcS with great pleasure this renewed ad
herence Of great and enlightened German
Government to the principle temporarily e5.
tabIished by the treaty of 1855, and since then
advocated by this Government whenever op
portuDity has offered.
In 1854 President Pierce, in his annual mes.
sage to Congress, said
Should the leading Powers OF Europe con
cur in proposing, as q rule of international law,
to exempt private property upon the ocean
from seizure by public armed cruisers, as veil
as by privateers, the Uoited States will readily
meet them on that broard ground.
In 1856 this Government was asked to give
its adhesion to the declaration Of Paris, Mr..
Marcy, the Secretary OF State, replied:
The President proposes to add to the hr>t
proposition in the declaration OF the Congress
at Paris the following words: And that pr-
Vate property Of the su 'jec.s or citizens of
belllgeient on the high seas shall be exempted
from Seizure by public armed vessels of the other
Delhgerent, unless 1t be contraband. Thus
amended, the Government of the United
States viii adopt it, altogether with the other
three principles contained in that declaration. "
And again, in 1861 Mr.. Seward renewed the
offer to give the adhesion of the United States
to the declaration of the Congress of Paris, and
expressed preference that tho same amend
msnt should be retained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27
SUMMER RESORTS.
DLEASANT EE o BIT.
GUILFORD STATION, LOU DOUH ,
VIRGINIA.

| have erected !. pavilion II he .;g,.. a
Guillord, whore pleasure parties car b" 70.
modstod during the summer
An excellent spring OF cool w:'"" =. ::
place.
Refreshments can always he obtained
Everything that can DO Will CO don" - r..
der visitors comfortable.
Excursion and pic. nic parties wi! L"i =.
attractions Of Guilford unexcoiled b" taosr
any other resort near the District o: t'.-'n.
and AlexandIia.
Guilford is reached twice daily BY tho ca
the A., L. Il II. K H., and Is distant from 4
exandria q miles. }. v. LONGCOh:
Guilford, Loudoun CO.., jy li-lm*
LlN'>; PklN GH
This favo:i;c resort is now rcaiv ~. III .
oeption ofEXCURSlONS, PLEASURE r.:
TIES. &C. Its proximity - AlexGndria t.
the cities Of the District renders i: the mos:
sirable place in this section o: country :,
days enjoyment. Application csa be mad
NATHANIEL HAYES, agen. Tor ). l.
Carin, at the depot Of thu ~, I" x Il. l.. i.
70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

With the mercury at one hundred and twen-
ty.f7e or theteabouts in the sun, how young
msn can find amusement in the game of base
ball it il hard to say.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27


AUSTIN, July 25.-Reports from the from
tier detail the news OF series OF ontraages.
The country is fairly occupied by Indians.
Horses arc carried off by droves. Scores Of
families arc Abandoning their homes and in
many instances are reduced 10 destitution
The Indians are breaking up everything in the
vicinity OF San Saba.
\ special from Waco TO the News, says -
Captain Balcntinc, from Fort Richardson,
reports that 90 the 18th instant Major McCIel
Ian, with fifty members of the Sixth Cavalry,
while scouting, met party OF $50 Indians,
WHO gave battle, forcing the cavalry back eight
miles, killing two and wounding eleven, among
whom Was Surgeon Hatch They also killed
nine and w0updod twenty one horses.
The fight lasted five hours. Fifteen Indians
were seen to fail. The cavalry were compelled
to call assistanca from the fort 10 &C: back to
their post. Major Mcclellan says they arc the
best appointed body of warriors he ever saw.
1t is believed they were from the Camanchcs
or kiowas reservation.
THE EMpREsS AT CnERBoUEG.-I"r is, lilly
26.-Thc Empress when at Cherbours read to
the sailors Of the feet an address from the
Emperor, which says -" Though not among
you, my thoughts follow you to those seas
where; youy valor will be displayed. The French
navy mas glorious history you will be wor.
thy OF ils past. When in front of the enemy
remember that France ia with YOU and calls
the protection of heaven upon your arms.
while you tight on sea your brethren fight on
land lor The same cause. Go aud show with
pride the national standard When thew ss o
it the enemy will know it uniolds tho honor
and genius of France.
After the delivery of the address the En-
press was overcome With emotion. The effect
Of her visit TO the feet is said to be great
How rare it is 10 these latter days to meet
any one who combines all the requisites of a
true gentleman or lady. Occasionally we sec a
gentleman who is the impersonation Of dignity,
and who does not think it beneath him to no.
tice the humblest of created beings. 10 such
q man we instinctivcly raise our hat, and feel q
positive pleasure in contemplating his pleasant
face, for the soul always shines 10 the eounten-
ance, and cannot be hid AZ light under q
bushel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

Queen Victoria has entered upon the thirty
fourth year OF her reign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

Andrew johnson is spoken for Governor G
Tennessee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

1t is proposed to organize, at Augusta, Ga.
during the Fair there, next October, an Agri.
cultural Congress, which shall Get annually
at some point in the South to consult and ad
wise as to the advancement o! the art of hus
handry and kindred suhe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

The New York Herald says that the rcpubi.
eau party has chiefly, through the unpopu!arity
OF Congress: weakened so considerably through.
out the country that some of its most observant
leaders expect largo accession to the demo.
cratic ranks in the next Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

The Government of Denmark has issued a
proclamation OF neutrality in the war between
Prussis and France. Sailors and pilots sub
jscts of Denmark, are warned against render.
iug assistance to the beligerents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

Mr.. Gladstone, in the British House O
Commons yesterday, said that the United
States having declined the offer Of Great Bri
tain concerning the Alabama claims, the mex
advances on the subject were to be made from
the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

The Hartford Courant thinks The three
consular agents who have been appointed to
travel in Europe and look into the American
con>natcs. II 4 salary of S. 600 year, may
safely he .aii "a have soft thing ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27
Endi:,n ousrages in Texas-A Fight

Marion IIarlaud is Writing another novel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

The Richmond Eoquirer urges the young
ucn Of the State to organize for action as soon
as political movements, Of any Importance, are
on foot. Wait until after the hot weather,
when politics can be discussed with a cool
heal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

The las provides tbatthe County Treasurer
shall be allowed Tor his services in receiving
and Distributing the county levy three per
cantnm iii the amount al money 80 received
q mi al Lit- :nf1 -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

Ia Fond du Lac, last waek, thofe wtre
kerosene horror, railroad slaughter, ionr sun
stroEce, a man killed By horac hoy drown.
ed ina barrel of Goit soap, and ..aother enc
killed by ,atng class.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

Gen. Parker, Commissioner OF Indian AT
iai,s, renews recommendation Of his relative
to the civilization Of the Indians. Ho advises
that the boys between certain ages be made
apprentices TO farmers and mechanics. and
alter they have learned habits OF Industry that
they be sent back to their tribes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

UprAed this day very desirable article call
cd The HUNS SKIRT, the latest and best
thce out. Also skirts for large ladies mad, to
order. - which we invite especial attention.
iqS ROBERT l.. WOOD,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27
Germany and United States.

WASHINGTON, July 2b.-Raron Gerolt, the
Ambassador of Prussia to the United States,
to-day received the following important let.
ter from Secretary fish
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

The large granite building on Washington st.,
Boston, owned by Harvard College corporation.
and occupied by Little & Brown booksellers
Livermore t. Shaw, importers Of dry goods
Liant T. Co., steam job printers, the upper sto
~ containing paper stock, type and presses,
was DESTROYED by fire Yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

The Richmond papers inform Ii. lhat whea
ern lirgini, and East Tennessee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

MOCKING BIRD s. CANARY CAGE%
Vl WATER COOLERS, sc.
We have on hand an assortment of goods b,
the above line Of all descriptions ana az 10.
prices. We are selling our Water Coolers Il.
reduced price to close out for tho present =
son. Goods Of the best quality. Call and a.
at SO King street
jy Is JOHN T. CREIGHTON Il son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

JJAVE this day received another fresh lot Of
IL KEEBLEkS celebrated CAKES and
ARROW ROOT BISCUIT. For sale by
WIN, F. BROOKES,
- q l79 King at.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

NATURES HAIR RESTORAT1VE
~ contains nothing injuries; is clean, SAFE,
efficient; prevents the hair from falling oil;
restores gray hair: removes all dsndrut, hu-
mors and unnatural hoat from the head, and
prevents headaches lust received and for sale
By w RFlELD HALL,
IVES Corner Prince and Fairfax sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

The Chinese. government has made an up.
rropriation for the funeral expenses Of Arson
Rnrlingaulv. and liberal gilt To Mrs Rnrn-
game.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27
iyli JOHN 7. CREIGHTON * son.

TAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENTS.
IL we are prepared to furnish th" cc.cbrn;';
"JUDSON GOVERNOR"
at factory prices. No engine shoutl be ,ni'hn-
one. It is the most perfect Governor ia .sc.
saving from 10 to ID per cent Of fuel bc...'
securing great uniformity in speed.
JAMI ESON 81 COLLINS,
Corner of Royal and Wilkes street.
mh lift Alexandria. VS..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-27

NOALi COAL COAL
~ r. II. GEME1, ~,
DEALER IN ALL KINDS Or CUAi
No. 81 King street.
All persons wishing to lay in their supply
COAL for the winter during the months p!J:'
and August. can do go at the lowest marx
price by leaving their orders at my office.
jy -2m
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-06
MRS. HENRY WOODS NEW BOOK.

GEORGE CANTERBURY'S WILL. BY MRS. HENRY
WOOD, author of "East Lynne" "1he Ohannings etc.,
is printed from the authors manuscript and advance
proof sheets purchased by from Mrs Henry Wood aud
is the best book that this distinguished authoress has
written. Complete in one large octave volume. Price.
$3.50 in paper cover, or S175 in cloth.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-06
Assessments on Income Returns.
Their Publication Hereafter Forbidden
To-DAX'S CABLE NEws.
Napoleon and Wife on a Tour.
The Great Delaware Bridge.
President Grant Signs the Bill.
ETC., Etc.. ETC.. ETC.. Etc.
To-DAx's CABLE MEws.
Napoleon and wife on a Tour.
The Great Delaware Bridge.
President Grant Signs the Bill.
FROM WASHINGTON.


Important Circular of OOmmIssIonor DclnnO.
Special Despatch % The Eoeni,g Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, April l6.-Commissioner Delauo
has addressed the following circular letter to
Assessors of Internal Revenue:-
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFICE INTERNAL RIVE
NUE., WASHINGTON, April s. 1S70-Sir:-It has hereto
fore been the practice OF Assessors to publish the
annual list OF assessments made on the Income re-
turns OF the taxpayers. Believing that this prac-
tce is not for the best interests of the Government
but that It is in many respects Objectionable and
offensive desire In future that it be discontinued.
This, however, will not prevent the public from in
spectng the list as heretofore, under the provisions
OF section 19, act Of July 13, 1866.
Very respectfully
G. DELANo Commissioner.
KansHs Assessments.
Supervisor James Marr reports that the as
sessments in the District of Kansas, for February
1870, show an increase of 93 per cent. over a
corresponding period in previous years.
The Virginia Delegation
were at the Executive Mansion to-day, confer
ring with the President relative to appointments
in that State.
The Thomas Funeral.
The President, General Sherman, and other
distinguished officials leave here tomorrow
night for Troy, to attend the funeral ceremonies
of the late General Thomas.
The Philadelphia aud Camden Bridge.
Special Despatch TO The EUeninq Telegraph.
WASHINGTON April 6.-The President to-day
signed bill authorizing the construction of a
bridge across the Delaware from Philadelphia
to Camden,