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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20
NEWS OF THE DA ?.
"7s .Aovths psry age and body of thu. Times


The official dispatch of Gen. Wood, dated
Fort Wallace. Kansas shows that the Indian
raid made on the western end OF the Kansas
road on Saturday asst was more serious tnan
has been represented. There were about five
hundred Indians engaged in it. They drove
off three hundred head Of cattle and killed
eight or ten men. They moved towards the
Plato river, after making the attack. --'@a'-,-'
A man and his wife appeared at the police
station in Detroit, Mich, on Monday, with
child evidently sick unto death, and demanded
warrant for the arrest of neighbor, who
they soemnly declared had bewitched their
child. They asserted that the nelGh6or could
see through the child's body, and that they
should never rest 10 peace until he was IN JAIL
Ia the Methodist General Conference at
Memphis yesterday, the manner OF keeping
the books and records of the Annual Confer
ence was severely criticised, and. new system
proposed. The subject OF the veto power OF
the bishops was also considered.
Mr.. R. W. Hawes, a New York broker was
Yesterday before the Committee Of Ways and
Means in Washington, with plan for funding
the National debt and preparing Ter resump'
ton Of specie payments, which he explained Al
great length.
A deformed child with head like that OF l
horse is ION exhibition in New York. Th'
mother had beeu frightened by horse beior
| the birth OF tho child. We think this is on
of the cases where an Exhibition" should b'
stopped.
Under absolute instructions, the Command
of the Distrc! has refused to allow the Chlcora
or anything connected with the Red Iiver ex
| petition, to pass through tho SAUL Ste. Marie
Canal Tho Toronto newspapers are indignant
and advise rclaliatory measures.
The Investigation of the thirteen charge
preferred by Fernando Wood against Gen. tio
ward will probably close in the next ten days
The prosecution maintain that they have NOR
than sustained these charges aud DEVELOPS
very important tactS.
Cheh, one OF the Chinese commissioners &C
companying the lato Mr.. Burlingame. La
succeeded to the direction of The Chinese lega
lion. This lisposes OF the statement that MIR
j. McLeary Brown had been appointed.
The General Assembly oil the ualted Pres
byterian Church, met 10 philadelphia yester
day. About 500 delegates are In attendance
DR.. j. r.. Backus WAS elected Moderator b!
reclamation.
The General Conference of the NJ. +. Churc
South is still in session at Memphis. Man
charges in the boundaries OF Conferences hav
been made.
Tho General Conference of the Methods
Protestant Church, recently in session in Bal
timore. adjourned yesterday. The next Gene
ral Conference is to be held in Lynchburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20
BY Cooper & Latimer, Auetn'rs.,

Successors 10 jag. q. Mcclure &Co., South
west conner of Penn. ave. and 18th st,
Washington, ID. q.
LARGE AND ATTRACTIVE SALE or
HORSES, MULES, ALDERNEY CAT
TIE. WAGONS, CARTS, CARRIAGES,
BUGGIES. FARMING IMPLEM ENTS,
SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD AND KITCH-
EN- FURNITURE
at 10 o'clock, ut the residence OF j. 2. Bsrtho-
low, Esq, about four miles from Washington,
on the Bludensburg road and adjoining the
property of tho late John {. kiyes, and known
as tie Yarrow Farm, We shall sell the follow
ing described articles, viz:
Horses, Mules AlderDy Cattle.
One Superior Bull, Of the celebrated Comet
stock: also, Alderny Hefers and Calves.
Carriages Buggies, Wagons and Carts.
~ or 70 Sets or various kinds Of Harness.
A largo collection of Farming implements Of
the most approved styles, including Hay Ted
ders Wheel Rakes, Hay rross, and about 70
new and second hand Mowers and Eeapcrs of
the best manufacture.
One or ton Fairbanks Hay and Coal
Scale, In perfect order.
A large collection Of Carpenters, Wheel
wrights, Machinists, Cocpels and black
smiths Tools Of good quality.
A large lot Of small Farming and Garden .
ing Tools.
Blacksmiths' Portage and Stationary Forges
Platform, Counter and Beam Scsles
Log and Ok Chains, Ropes, Blocks and Tacis
Large lot Of various kinds Of Fertilizers.
A bout ] 900 loads Of barn. yard Manure.
About 20 Bee Hives, made in tho bsst mar-
ner, all stocked.
lOC0 gallons of Vinegar.
ALSO,
One superior Piano Forte
A large assortment Of superior Parlor and
Chamber Furniture
Brussels and Three-ply Carpets
Kitchen Requisites. &C., Sc.
Terms of sale: All sums under S25, cash;
above that amounts credit Of thirty. sixty, snd
ninety days, with notes salts factoriIy ind rsed.
NoTE.-The cars stop 1T PENIS Crossings
which is on the place, thereby making it very
convenient to parties wishing to attend tho
ssle The sale will be continued from day ~
day until the whole is disposed of.
COOPER 4 LATIMER, Aucts.
Washington, d. c., my 2U-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

The notorious ''Dr Thomas Bayne, who
thanked God at public meeting in Norfolk,
last Saturday evening, for tho late great calamity
at Richmond, has been nominated by the ultra
Radical convention of Norfolk Tor the Office oi
Commissioner OF The Revenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

Organization union-a full registration and
full vote, are what arc wanted by the Conser-
vatives in Virginia, at this time. Let not
single Conservative fail to register and to vote.
Let the selected candidates be supported. 1t
IS the only way to ensure success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20
BOOTS A N s II y r )
SPRING AND SUMNER TRADE.
IS 7 0.
II hi No SIRE Ell .........'.'''." =
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

ALEA a Y IJhlb, n.
The subscriber has just received, and aa7lng
boupIt ut gold rates. can afford to sell at prices
to suit the times, ono Of the largest, most Varieo
and best assorted stocks Of Ladies', Gentle-
mems, Misses and Childron's Boots and Shoes
ovor before offered for sale in this market. His
long experience in tho trade has enabled him to
procure u stock manufactured from the best
material, and in desirable and stylish manner
and On the most favourable terms and, with ad-
vanta ges in his favor, he can afford to sell as
cheap as the cheapest. A largo stock of HEAVY
GOODS, suitable for the country, to which be
invites the special attention of country mer.
chants. All in want will do we'll to call a. "a
King street.
NH M-4m w. Is. w AOOEI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

1t is observed that the Fifteenth Amend
meot celebrations are protracted and extend
cd 10 different portions OF the country, to make
them last as long as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20
MARRIED.

On the 10Th instant, by Rev. 4. Il. 5. Hough,
at Linden Farm, Fauquier county, Va, the
CREiGHTON. Of ibis city, to Miss RUTH A.
HOFFMAN, ofthe former place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

BY way Of variety, we presume, "a scene
was presented in the House Of Representatives
yesterday-the first for several weeks past--toi
an account Of which sec another column
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

The amounts subscribed to the Richmond
Relief Fund.- by the citizens Of New York. viii
be near $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20
A NICE Sort OF WIFE.-It is related that

A NICE SORT OF WIFE.-It is related that
great deal of excitement was occasioned lc
Chichester, N. H., last week, by an attempt
on the part of the wife OF q respected citizen of
that town, to strangle him whic in bed She
arose 10 the night and made rope OF twisted
cotton cloth, one end of which she tied around
the bed-post, and coiling it around his neck,
pulled hard upon the other end. He was
awakened, however, and succeeded in getting
clear. She claims to have been acting 10 fit
Of somnambulism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

IMPROVEMENT OF FARMs.--ln this section
of Virginia where the lands have been moro OF
less impoverished by imperfect or injudiclous
tlaee there is pressing necessity for the
adoption OF more active and efficient method
of treating them. Having los. their slaves
nothing now is lett to our farmers but their
lands with which to repair their shattered for
tunes. sit not then vitality important that
they should exert all their energies to counter.
act and overcome the evils which have betallen
them Aud how can they do this otherwise
than by dcvoting their attention to tho great
work OF improving their acres--of getting their
fields rs fast as they can in condition to pro-
duce rcmunerative crops?
This should be and must be their aim and
study. They cannot afford to let things remain
as they are. They are compelled no less by
interest than by necessity, to strengthen and
iuvigorate tho soil so as to render it q source
OF income That our lands are susceptible OF
being rapidly resusctated by the right appli-
ances is undeniable. In other words,w mean
manures Of all kinds, on the one hand, and
ploughing, narrowing, draining, &C., on the
other. Upon these cooperative processes,
and upon the skill and judgment with which
they are conducted depend the results of the
farmer s labors. -Rtersburg Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

Dispatches from China give flatteriug &C
counts Of the prospects Of the tea and sill
crops, which arc said to promise much NOR,
than an average yield.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

Tx ON DoGs.-A CORE spondent OF the
Richmond Dispatch, writing from Gordonsvile,
says
Blackstone cnumerates the rights of things
as one OF the most important interests to be
carefully guarded in every community. What
protection are our law. makers in Richmond
giving the sheep raising in ,rests? Dogs, so.
CALL, moDgreI', whclps, and ours Of low de:
gree, have Tor the last five years kept my small
flock of sheep. which should now be one hun.
dred and fifty in number, down to the original
number twelve. Every "Amercan citizen OF
African descent has, on an average, ono dog
| for himself and pap for each Of his unwashc cd
! pickiniDics. Put stop to this thing on tho
part of both blacks and whites. and our most
grave and reverend seicnorA' will, indeed. do
1.-THE State some service" If there arc laws on
the statute book with this object in view they
are as g dead letter.
Require all dogs to be taxed let the magis,
rates 10 each township appoint, or recommend
to the county Judge to be appointed by him, so
many persons (thrce or five) in each township,
whose duty it shall be to visit every househol.
der or head of a family two or three times a
year. and unless the yearly license can be pro,
duccd, empower them to kill the dog by shoot
ing Or hanging without more ado. Give these
persons the powers of Officer with search war
rants. ours, AGRICOLA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

The amount OF coal transported on the C.. j.
o. Canal last week, was %, 559.04 tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

JaDIES, PARLOR s. TOILET SLIPPERS
Ladies' French Kid Broadway. Ladies' Last
ing Broadway, Ladies' Turkey Morocco BROAD
way, Ladies' French Kid Toilet; Ladies CsssI
mere Toilet, Ladies' Lnstlng Toilet go. isu ms
ous1itv ut WADDEY'S, IA King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

INFANTS BOOTS AND SLIPPERS.
A fine stock in every color, style and qusiNy'
at vary reasonable prices ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

CHll.UkEN'S FANCY COLORED BOOTS
A splendid stock, new colofs. ne" Styles
bsndsrn, durable and very chsap, ut
WADDEY'S. ID King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

Leonard Scott T. Co., New York, have re.
published tho April number of the Westmin.
ter Review. Contents-U Unpublished letters by
Coleridge; American Socialism tho Paraguay
an war; the English Parliament, and the
Irish Land the Imperial Library of Paris
Paper Girls How to deal with Prostitution
the action of Natural Selection on Man Con
temporary Literature. Whatever We may
think OF the peculiar religious, social and pc
litical views of thew estminster Review, many
of the articles contained in it, are written with
great ability.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

CUIlDREN'S SCHOOL. AND WA,.hlSd
BOOTS.
A largo stock AMI great variety OF styles al
WAODET'S, "A King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

MISSES WALKING q SCHOOL BOOlo
A largo stock in every style and = quality
nrires low at w Adj n j -, ~ mug s''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20
VI2tGINIA NEWS.

The Richmond correspondent Of the Peters
burg Index says :-"Gcn. B. Z. Butler has telc
rraphed 70 his agent at Hampton, Lawyer
Iabb, as learn from Senator Lyons, colored,
10 allow the three OF four hundred people now
settled on Smiths Farm" in Elizabeth City,
to locate on one hundred and sixty acres OF bis
land on Back river This removes all Difficult
ties and the colored people have determined 10
Of HsS DAY. n this s
\ Richmond letter says :-"Gov. Wells i:
so far recovered from his iuiurics aa 10 have
been able on yesterday to come out and register.
Sergeant Wilkinson, of our police, also came
out and registered, though he was scarcely able
to 10 So Mr. Tank erslcy, another one Of the
Capitol wounded, is in vel ) critical condition.
Judge Meredith Is almost we'll and " as on the
streets c.day. All of the other wounded arc
doing we'll. "
CAPTAIN Alfred Glasscock, who has been q
candidate on the same plat form with Mr.. Shack.
elford, in Fauquier and had consented to with
draw in order 10 insure MIR. Shackeord's cleo
ton, vii! now continue in the field as a candi-
date.
Il is reported that Major W. T. Suddth,
was robbed OF one hundred and thirty dollars,
near Tauneyhil's store, in Fauqricr County on
the night OF 18th ult. Suspicion is fixed upon
three men living 10 the ncighborhood.
Kenmore, near Fredericksburg, tho property
Of Mrs. Ann f. Beardslc, was sold on Tuesday
last, by W. S. Barton, Trustee, to DR.. VIM. S.
Scott, for $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20
r AIDES LASTING BOOTS.

A large stock a or eat variety of new Styles
beautiful and very cheap at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20
LADIES BUTTON BOOTS.

A fine stock French Kid, Velvet, English
Lasting, Kid Foxed and Turkey Morocco, and
other new styles, which cannot be surpassed
for beauty, durability and chespness.
At WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20
Foreign News.

The bill to legalize marriage with deceased
wifss sister, has been defeated in the British
House of Lords by small majority.
Dispatches received from Madrid direct, re;
mort that q council of Ministers has determined
to confer on the Regent Serrano royal attn,
butes, if no candidate for the throne is found
hand some of the Continental News Agencies
have lust forwarded kilograms to the effect that
the Regency will thrust the crown upon Espaar-
tero, 10 default of any other solution OF the
situation. tits believed in some quarters that
b;s resolution to decline the crown Is not a0'
solutely final.
The police in Paris made several more ar
rests Yesterday of persons believed to be con-
pected with the regiclde plot Some houses
were searched aud more bombs found.
The amount Of bullion In the Bank OF France
has increased Is 900, 900 francs since last Thurs
The Prince Imperial yesterday fell from
yeIocipede and sprained his foot
The Emperor will visit the Chambers OF tie
CORPS lcsisatif on tomorrow and receive OH
dial apnouncem cnt Of the vote on the fieols,
citum, He will then deliver an address, which,
il is said, will be expressive OF gratitude to the
| neople, and promise to fulfil all Liberal aSpra'
tons. The ceremony will be similar 10 that CD
| the opening OF the Chambers.
WASHINGTON ITEMS. Senator Stockton and
wifi, of New Jersey, gave grand etc tonight
IN honor Of their silver wedding The elegant
mansion Of the Senator, on Arlington Place
was crowded with tho ellie and fashion OF tue
metropolis. H.,
Treasurer Spinner TO day received from the
Rev. Dr.. Butler, OF this city, draft on baI
timore banking house for three hundfed ahu
twenty. ono dollars, which DR.. Butler had btcr
requested TO hand over to theGovernment. The
money will be placed in the conscience iunI.
A man in Washington, on Monday nigh
last, was on ono OF the public streets, garrotr'
and robbed OF hi4 pocket book AID Eol'
watch. n..
Two suits were commenced against the Cor
noration Yesterday, one by the Levy Court t,
recover the sum of sos 900. beng, Que Il iia'
the cost of opening aud repairing roads leadin
10 The city from the county, and the other u
MIR. Ballantyue, Esq, to recover $l4 ,5I2,ol 10
supplies furnished the public schools.
In the Criminal Court yesterday Iudg
Humphreys smoke OF the ARRAY between hiessls
Bradley and Fisher saying that such scene
should not take place i'll front OF the court
house. IIo had not, however, received ottlcla
notice of the affair, and was in doubt as to VIVA
| he should do but he would request the marsha
to make inquiry into the case and report to III
court. .rn,
The House committee on the District oi Co
lumbia have agreed to report the bill provld1lIn
for uniform system Of education in this DE-
trict, with au amendment providing that IN tn
organization OF the schools there shall te Ii
distinction on account Of color. The commtIn
also agreed to report an amendment to the &
yorce law for the District, by providing lhrr
new causes upon which divorces may be grant
ed, viz: Cruel treatment, three years absence
and three years Drunkenness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20
!COMMUNICATED.

Several weeks ago you published an cxtrac
If letter from Wisconsin, Ia substance sug
ocstjng home az the best place tor young mel
living east of the AlleehanIes.
You have since published i somewhat DIS
paragng comment on that extract, written "
On, Who claims to be 4 Firpiuun Lut who has
evidently formed q strong affection Tor the w est
and adopts the lame oil Que OF her StaIes- LII
nois -tor his signature.
Now think if had time to Icvo:e 10 the
subject, and the proper statistics at hand,
could prove to illinois" that Vlre mia afford
ample field Tor operations to meet the require
mepts Of all her energetic and cntcrprolng sons
oven the most aspiring.
'Weak and cffcminate' are they who would
seek to ''iorgct unpleasant things OF the past
by abandoning their overridden home to s,raDg
ers who would come in and build up the grand
old State.
As the letter from which the extract was
taken was written in Wisconsin perhaps the
quotation it contained, 'ex Gibbs dscepopu!os!
was meant only to apply to that State, Or some
particular section OF it. We will presume 50 at
any rate, since your correspondent 'i!lluols
seems sensitive on that point.
If, however, we are to judge the Whole by I
portion, and not to judge men by their tnod,
suppose We Judge them by their actions, and
take for our criterion that portion Of the West
ern people of whom We have personal know
ledge, viz: Those brave scions OF Illinois NJ
bic races who visited our town during the year
1862
And then let us relterate to each ADD every
one Of our boys, stay on the east side oil the
Alleghanies, my dear fellow, and hug the At
laptic close - VIRGINIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

LADIES' HOUSE SHOES.
A good stock and great variety, at very rea'
sonabe prices, At
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

Tho registered with majority in Stafford
h 4s4
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LADIES WALKING BOOTS.
A splendid stock, at very low prices, at
WADDEY'S, "A King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

MISSES FANCY COLORED boolH'
In now styles and colors; great variety
handsome AID cheap. Misses Broadway aho
Toilet Slippers. .,..t
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~ ST BE CIV K D.
A fresh lot Of
PlNEAPPLES AND BANANAS, NOUN
TAIN AND MESSINA ORANGES
and LEMONS, at
N. BOSSARTS,
No. q South Fairfax street.
have also put up my ARCTIC SODA AP-
PARATUS, and having q supply of Syrups,
made from fresh fruits, am prepa rod to supply
the thirsty with cool and delicious drink.
NV lQ-3tA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20
LADIES' MARTHA WASHINGTON
DHESS BOOTS

For the street; nav styles, handsome ahu
cham at WADDEY'S, II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

MISSES LASTING BOOTS.
In every style, quality and price. at
WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

BOYS AND YOUTHS DRESS SHO
A good stock Of now styles Of ine quality AM
~ WADDEY'S, Il King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

A large stock Of new styles, very handsome
WADDEY'S, "A King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

PENNSYLVANIA Coal TRADE.-There is lit
tie change in the anthracite coal trade. Nearly
all the mines 10 the Schuylkil coal region are
idle, and, judging from the tone aud temper OF
the resolutions adopted at the meeting OF the
operators on Thursday, at Pottsvie, a resump.
ton Of mining is as far removed as ever The
operators declare that the price OF coal in the
market will not warrant any advance of wages
on what they have heretofore offered. By the
suspension the region is losing largely, the car.
rying companies suffer as severely, and many
of the men and their families arc reduced to
extreme want. The demand for coal continues
slack, and prices at the principal centres are
25 to 81 cts. per ton lower than a week ago.
Ths Lehigh and Wyoming regions are now
keeping up full supply.-Phi1a Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-05-20

GENqLEMEN'.3 FINE DRESS BOOTS 3
SHOES.