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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
TELEGRAPHIC.
DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
FOREIGN NEWS.

VERSAILLES, April 24-Evening Fort Va
lerien slightly cannonaded Maillot Gate to-day.
General Ducrot has resigned.
PARIS, April 24.-The expected suspension
Of hostilites did not take place to-day, but it
is believed will commence tomorrow.
The Communist Newspapers of to-day con
ccntrate in an attack upon Theirs.
A placard upon the walls invites Friends of
Order to be in readiness to avenge their
brethren murdered in the recent butchery IN
the Place Vendome
LONDON, April PA Times special from
Versailles says, that Theirs had a long inter
view yesterday with Prince Albert, Of Saxony,
and Gen. Fabrue.
Fort Charenton is occupied by Il detachment
ofthe Versailles army.
A strong reaction favorable to the restoration
Of the Emperor Napoleon is reported to have
set in in the provinces:
A number of Deputies to the Assembly are
known to desire to make the Duke DAumale
President of the Republic.
The Daily News special dispatch from Yer
sailles says :-Thicrs has resolved to lombard
Paris when.thc forts East and North Of the
city are delivered by the Prussi:ls.
e'rhe Insurgents made Il sOrtle Sunday to-
wards Chatillon, and at first captured barrl-
cade held by the Versailles troops, but were
eventually repulsed with heavy loss General
Dowai has replaced General Ducrot in COM
mand of Il portion of the army ofthc Assembly
LONDON April 25.-At the close of the de-
bate on the budget in the Commons last night
the vote was taken upon Dixon $ motion adj
verse to the proposed tax on matches and re-
suited favorably to the Government.
LONDON, April 25-ll a. m.-The lnman
steamship city of Paris, from New York, APP
ril 18TH arrived at Queenstown at $50 a, N.
left New York the same date and passed Sandy
Hook thirty minutes ahead of the city Of Paris
is not yet reported at Queenstown.
The ocean race, therefore, if there was such
a thing, was won by the city of Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
RObbery-SuppOsed Arrest Oftile Ma
than Murderer.

PITrsBURG, Pa. April24. -TheCommercial' 5
special says son Saturday night, at i
o'clock three men entered the house Of an old
man named Murren near Bedford, Pa. and while
one held him down by sitting on his head the
others threw Goals of fire on his legs, compel
ling him to tell where his money was concealed.
They obtained SIS, aud tying the old man
set fire to the house He released himself and
extinguishcd the fire. No arrests have been
made
The policemen at Gettysburg, Pa, claim to
have arrested Forester, the Nathan murder
or, to-day, and they say the man answers to
the description perfectly, and they have asked
that officers be sent to identify him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
President Grant.

ST. LOUIS, April 24.-Prcsidcnt Grant visi-
ted his farm at Gravois this morning and then
drove over to Glen Kenneth, the country scat
of Fl. Benton, where he lunched with num-
Der of friends. At o clock the party drove
to town. At p. m. the President and Gen.
Porter dincd with COL Robert Campbell and a
few prominent citizens, and at half-past 10 re-
turned to Mr. Benton s, where number of old
friends and citizens generally were assembled
to pay their, respects. The meeting was intor-
mai and an hour or two was spent in CONVERSE
ton only. No speeches were made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

FOURTH WARD RADIcALs-A meeting of
the Radicals of the 4th Ward was held at the
colored Odd Fellows Hail, last night, for the
purpose Of reorganizing the Fourth Ward Rad
ical Club. The object was effected, and the
following named officers electedt to serve for the
ensuing quarter Joseph Miller, President !;
j. A. Seaton, Vice President; T. B. Pinn,
Secretary j. A. Seaton, Treasurer
a committee of three, consisting of j. A..
Seaton, w. H. Davis, and Joseph Millar, was
appointed to collect money for the benefit of
the Ward
Walter l.. Penn, of the Third Ward, ad-
dressed the club at some length
A committee, consisting Of J..W. Nickens.
w. II. Davis and Charles Scales, was appoint.
ed, to see that all the party voters in the Ward
be properly registered,
The meeting then adjourned until next Fir:
day night, when it will reassemble at the same
place, and to which, on motion, all the citizens
of the Ward were invited.
The meeting was we'll attended, among the
whites present being Joseph Cotton, ~ J
Edelen, j. T. Burnett, j. \. Stoutenburg, o
Z. Whittlesey and John Birrell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
LOCAL NEWS.

WASHINGTON AND RICHMOND RAILROAD
Work on THE FIRST SEcTIoN.-The work on
the first section of the Washington and Klch-
mond Railroad, a distance of SIX miles from
Cameron Distillery, in progress OF construction.
by Messrs. Mcclure and Studds contractors, is
being pushed forward with the rapidity and
energy that characterize those gentlemen.
About one hundred and fifty laborers and fifty
horses and carts are kept constantly employed,
and by Saturday night next, the excavation on
the upper cut the terminus of the section,
will be finished, and by the middle Of the next
month the road bed for two miles out from the
crossing at Cameron run will be ready for the
rails The road for about FIVE miles from the
city runs parallel with the Orange, Alexandria
and Manassas road, at an average distance Of
not over fifty yards from it. The first encamp-
ment is on the land of Mr. Stephen Cowling,
where are the headquarters Of the contrac-
tors and where they live in fine style and dis
pense real old Virginia hospitality with a. char
acteristic iberality Superintendents Curtis,
Cation, Elgin, Patton, Geezlin, Lewis, Gray,
Cheshire and Charles and George Studds keep
everything astir, and the fills and cuts
evidence thorough knowledge of railroad
ing and reflect credit upon all the parties en-
gagged 1t is doubtful if better constructed
road bed can be found in the country, the
grades being easy, drainage excellent and the
work we'll done The second encampmcnt on
the farms of Mcssrs Gould and Kitchen is un-
der the superintendent of Mr.. W. Fl. Curtis,
who has charge Of that part Of the section. The
stone for the masonry of the culverts and bridg-
es is to be brought from Manassas, and the
work is in such state of forwardness that
their construction will soon be required, and
upon completion the entire first section
will be ready for the rails and the locomotive.
4 noticeable feature on this section is the ad-
mirable condition Of the stock, the horses be-
ing in inc keeping, the harness all in good Or
der, carts in thorough repair, and everything
denotiug u care and system rarely to be seen IN
railroad construction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

HoosAc TUNNEL, Massachusetts,, which has
heretofore been so fruitful in accidents was
last Sunday afternoon the scene of most
frightful tragedy. During thunder storm
ball of electricity struck the ground near the
entrance, and following the iron rail into, the
tunnel exploded several charges of nitro glycec
rne blowing four workmen into hundreds OF
pieces and fearfully injuring two others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

Corn ExcHANGE.-The Corn Exchange will
be removed on Monday next to the building on
the northwest corner Of the intersection of
Prince and Union streets. Plans of the new
building to be erected on the site Of the old
Custom House, and to be used by the Corn Ex-
change were exhibited this morning by Mr..
Price at the meeting Of the Exchange, and
were much admired The proposed building
will be two stories high, with tall cornlce land
will present handsome appearance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

Mayors OFFICE. Two cases of disorderly
conduct were all that was at the Mayors Office
this morning. They were dismissed after the
friends of the parties had paid the Zines that
were assessed against them.
MAGISTRATES OFF1CE-There were no cases
at either OF the Magistrate offices this morL-
NIGHT REPORT. -Nightclear and COO, though
much warmer than the two prece.ns nights
There were no disturbances and no arrests after
ten o'clock, Two prisoners and two dodgers
were accommodated at the station house.
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Gone to Work.

PHILADELPHIA, April PA dispatch from
Wikesbarrc says: Six coleries in this vicinity
have gone to work, viz The Enterprise, Port
Bowkley, Pleasant Valley, Warrior Run, Not
tngham and Chauncey
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS fitting, up one Of
the room in the Gazette Ofice; Mr. II. L.
Wood, by his kindness, has added much to Its
appearance and comfort for which we desire
to return our acknowledgements and ADVISE all
in want of carpctings and oll-clotths, the c
the latter especially, to give him CALL and II
he serves all as ne did US We know lie Will
nIease eyerybody-Give him trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

SCARCITY OF SALT--Complaints are made
at Fshtown of scarcity of salt, the successful
fishery having consumed, it is said, all in the
market. Hardly a sack can now be bought,
and the same scarcity it is understood exists In
Georgetown, Washing ton and Baltimore, which
markets have beeen searched by the fishermen
of this city. Since the above was written a
cargo has been received by Hooe, Wedderburn
& Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

ACT OF INCORPORATION The General AS
senbly, at its late session. passed an act, 10
INCORPORATE the Conference Of st. Mary, OF the
Society of St Vincent Of Paul, i'll the city OF
Alexandria" which was approved by the Gov
ernor on the 18th of March, and is, therefore,
a law. The corporators named IN the bill are
Rev. Thomas McDonough, Richard l.. Carne,
Victor Becker, Richard Nj. Latham Anthony
Moran, and Seymour b. Stoutenburgh, and
the Conference is authorized ito buy, sell, or
lease real or personal property, i'll or near the
said city, provided, that it shall not hold, OF
possess, at any one time, property toan amount
exceeding two hundred thousand dollars.
1t is also provided, that, for the purpose Of
assisting Widows orphans, or the poor, or for
the establishment of schools or houses OF re-
fuge, Or asylum, the said Conference may re-
ceive such donations or requests US may be
made to it by charitably disposed persons and
with the proceeds Of such donations or be-
quests, or with means furnished by it's own
members, may establish asylums for aged per-
SONS or for orphans, reformatories, or schools,
and support the same.
The Conference is further empowered to
make such rules and regulations for it's own
government or for that Of the asyums, reior-
matoros or schools under it's charge, as may
not been in conflict with the Constitution and
laws of the United States OF the Common
wealth, and is made subject to all general laws
relative to corporations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
Tho Case Of Mrs. Fair.

San Francisco, April 24.-In the case Of
Mrs Fair to-day her counsel. Mr.. Cook, ad,
dressed the jury all day. District Attorney
Byrne will close the case tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

PERIoDICALs.-W have received from Mr.
Cox, corner of King and Pitt streets, late
numbers of Scribner's Magazine, for young
folks, and several pictorial papers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

THE GEORGETOWN BAR.-Six or eight yes
sells, including the New York steamer 4. C..
Knight, were fast aground on the bar in the
channel of the river, short distance above the
Long Bridge, late yesterday evening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

KILLING OF A SUPPOSED MAD DoG.-A
dog exhibiting what were supposed to be
symptoms of madness was shot and killed by
the police near the intersection Of Fayctte and
Cameron streets yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

SEINE HAULERs. "A number Of colored men,
lust previous to the late electionin Washington,
employed at some of the fishing shores on the
Potomac, who had engaged to remain at work
during the fishing season, deserted their posts,
and without leave or license cleared out, to the
great loss and injury of those who employed
them. The proprietors, therefore, very proper
ly, promptly notified the delinqucnts that they
were no longer wanted 1t is now said that
some Radical committee or other in Washing
ton is to ''look int" this terrible 'Ku-Klux
outrage" We hope after looking into it: v
they will report y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

FROST. Notwithstanding reports of Frost in
this neighborhood, we have not yet heard OF
any serious injury to the fruit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
DIED..

On the 18th instant, in Petersburg, Va, Mrs
KATE ~ SPARROW, wife of Mr.. Thomas W.
Sparrow, and daughter of Mr.. Henry D. Bird
Her funeral took place from Grace Church, on
the morning of the 10th instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

Last night another descent was made by the
police upon "keno" establishment in Balti-
more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

Large quantities of green peas, cucumbers
and snap beans were shipped from Mobile last
week to northern markets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

LoUDoUN CIRCUIT CoURT.-The April term
Of the Circuit Court for Loudoun county,
Judge Keith presiding, commenced in Lees
burg yesterday. There s! important GRILL
inal cases on the docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

INFORMATION WANTED.-1n the year
i 1874, three Of my children were sold, SA-
RAH, WILLIAM and PRISCILLA, from the
estate of Mr. Lucius Dixon, of Fsuquier county,
Va They were small children at the time
Since then have never heard Of them. Should
this advertisement reach them, write to me Of
their whereabouts Direct to the care of Captain
Murray Mason, Haymarkot, PRINCE William
county, Va. MlME1 GRlGob1.
Newmarket, Prince VIM. CO.. ap 25-3ta
GSouthern papers please copy.]
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

BADLY HURT.-Mrs. W. D. Shepherd, Of
Washington, while riding out to her husband
farm, in Fairfax county, last Sunday morning.
was thrown out Of her carriage on Upton's HILL
dislocating her wrist and arm, and receiving
other injuries, which, however, arc not thought
to be serious She was taken to the house OF
Mr.. Throckmorton, near by, who carried her
back to her home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-An effort was made
last night by unknown parties to rob the
house of woman living on Royal just beyond
Princess street The proprietress discovered
the attempt and ran to the station house for
help, but when the police arrived no one was
abOut
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

ILL.-The Hon. James NJ. Mason, formerly
u. S. Senator from Virginia, and more recently
Representative of the Confederate States at
the Court of St. James, is lying very ill at his
residence on the Seminary Hall, near this
city-so ill that his life is despairod of by his
friends. General nervous prostration is the
disease under which he is sinking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

HORRIBLE ACCIDENT little child about
three years old, son Of Mr.. George Beavers,
living on Prince street, near Union, set fire to
its clothes this evening with match, and be-
fore assistance could be rendered was so burn
ed that no hopes are entertainedo of his life. He
was in the yard, and when his grandmother,
who had been alarmed by his cries, looked out
of the second story window he was completely
enveloped in flames, which extended above his
head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

CITY CoUNcIL-A regular scmi-monthly
meeting of the City Council will be held
tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

PosroFFIcEs. -Piney Point and Marshall
Hall, Md, being now embraced on the new
steamer service, which is to commence on the
lst of May, the special supplies are to be discon-
tinued from the both of April.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

FtREMEN's AFFAIRs.-As it will be seen by
reference to notices in another column, there
will be meetings tonight Of the Columbus
Fire Company and Of the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25
ILITA AIRY T K NJ u ,

"ILIT ARY TT N NJ u ,
RAPPIN GS.
CHARLES W. CIR EN-,
10 King street,
Dealer in Military Trimmings, Swords, Belts
Buckles, Straps Hats, Caps, Plumes,
Banners, Flags, &c, &c:
~Made to order, Military and tirengn
gala of every description, &C., &c, ut
ap Is GREEN'S NOTION HOUSE:
NEW YORK BUTTER received today by
~ ap2l j. L. MlLBUhN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

REGIsTRATIoN.-The registration books were
opened at sunrise this morning in all the wards
Of the city at the same places that were used
for that purpose last year. Some difficulty
about place at which the books could be
opened in the 4th Ward was anticipated, but
Mr.. Frank Cook, the proprietor Of the store on
the northwest corner of the intersection OF
Prince and Alfred Streets 1.-The usual reglstra-
ton place, at the solicitation of the Mayor,
though at great inconvenience, agreed to the
use of portion of his store room provided it
was separated from the other part by wooden
partition, and this being done the difficulty
was obviated Mr.. W. H. Bacon is the regis
trar in the lst Ward; Mr.. j. r. Alexander in
the End; Mr.. A. Z. Addison in the 3rd; and
MIR. w. l.. Milburn in the 4th. AT one clock
to-day in all the wards about twenty-five new
names had been added to the lists a majority
of which were those Of colored people. The
books will BE- opened every morning during this
week at sunrise, will remain open all day, and
will close at sunset They will be reopened on
the 9th and 10th proximo. All citizens who
will have lived in the State one year and in the
city three months on the 25th Of next May,
are entitled to register 1t is to be hoped that
all who have come of age since the last election,
or who have changed their place of residence
from one ward to another, as well as all others
who will have right to vote at the next cleo
ton, will take the little trouble that is required
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

@-NoT1cE-There will be meeting of the
Sd Ward Republican Club at the school house
on Alfred street, between Princess and Oronoco,
on Thursday, the 9th instant, at II o clock P. m
A full attendance is requested.
al 25-3t THos J. EDELIN,, President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

Quick TR1p.-Capt Frank Keys, one of the
oldest and best pilots on the river, left hero at
half past five o'clock on Sunday morning last
in charge of the schooner j. B. Vendusen,
Carson, for Providence. He carried her down
as far as Pincy Point, where he took the Phila-
delphia steamer George Fl. Stout, and was
back here again at half:past six o'clock the
following morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

RUMoR.-A rumor was current this morning
that man named Pierce Rowland, resident
of Nailors Hill, had been drowned at Crany
Island, where he was employed by Mr.. Hall as
fsherman but his brother, MIR. G.. W. Now
land, Of whom enquiries were made, though
he had heard the report did not believe it, and
said that since the rumor was started his
brother had sent to the city for clothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

SCHOOL ExHIBITIoN-T members OF the
Patrick Henry Society Of St. Johns Academy
are preparing to give dramatic entertainment
early in May, to raise funds to finish paying
for the arms purchased by the school. T.
beautiful moral drama entitled ''The Cross OF
ST. Johns and laughable after piece, cntl-
tied 1.-THE Unwalrantable Intrusion, are in
rehearsal, and the boys expect to surpass their
former efforts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

THE COUNTRY round about Alexandra is
now looking very attractive The hills and
valleys are covered with rich vcrduc, while
the trees are in leaf and blossom, and the air is
fragrant with the odor of the laurel, and the
dogwood, the locust and the pine. During the
last year their have been good many improve
ments in the neighborhood, and handsome
buildings have been put up, grounds improved
and everything betokeps thrift and improve
ment The view from the hills back of the
city is one of the most beautiful in the country,
and on the most eligible sites residences have
been erected
The lands are well cultivated, but there is Il
scarcity of cattle and sheep, owing, it is said,
to the insecurity of such property on account
Of the inroads of thieves and dogs the latter
depredatng on sheep to such an extent as to
prohibit an attempt at raising them, though
the country isadmiraby adapted to thatpurpose.
The village of West End IS improving rapid
ly, several new houses having been recently
built there, and already occupied, and the
population of the place very considerably in
creased A cattle yard has been established at
which an increasing business is being done,
and inducements offered to buyers and sellers
to make it a good market
On Seminary Hill the improvements are very
marked and quite village has sprung up
there, making it most delightful place of resi-
dence. The former houses have been repair
ed and several new and handsome ones erected,
while the gardens and grounds are tastetully
laid out and planted with flowers Of rare beauty
and delicious fragrance.
Along the old Back Lick and Accotink roads
improvements are noticeable on all sides, and
the country is rapidly filling up with thrifty
population who are making it blossom as the
rose -
Persons in search of lands will find desirable
locations in all this section OF county, and now
that railroads are being built and this section,
heretofore neglected. is being opened and devel-
eped, it will not be surprising if it should soon
be one of the most populous parts Of the State,
and as it fills up and is made productive the
interests of Alexandria will be enhanced and its
prosperity increased
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

IMPROVEMENT Among the many localities
of the city that have been improved during
the last few years, none is more noticeable than
the north side of Queen street, between Royal
and Pitt; which from being an unoccupied
and unsghtly looking cavity, has been
made level with the street, and almost filled
with buildings-those now being erected .occu
plying nearly all the empty space
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

WATER TELEGRApH-Mr. David Watkins
has lately had erected at his residence In falr-
fax county, near this city, water telegraph
which is said by those who have seen it to VOTE
with more precision and rapidity than any APP
paratus of the kind now in use. With no trouble
and without any stopping, water is brought FROM
the spring at the foot of hill two or three
hundred yards off and empted into trough
near the door in an almost incredibly short tme'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-25

ODD Fellows CELEBRAWoN.-The Odu
Bellows of Leesburg will participate In the
celebration of the anniversary Of the intro
duction of that order in this country in Wash
ington Tomorrow. They will arrive here at
S oc clock in the morning and proceed immedl-
atcly to Washington, and after spending the
day there will return to their homes on the
train that leaves here at p. ID.