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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22
COMM NICATED.

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Extract from the Gazette of April Is 1861
"A scene that beggars description occurred
at the Mayors Office yesterday afternoon, which
at one time threatened to prove second Nor
folk affair." and nothing but the cool decision
aud tact of our worthy Mayor restrained the
outraged feelings of his officers and the citi-
zens present. Three negroes were arrested for
some cause One, stout athletic fellow, re-
sisted with great violence, but he, with the
Others was taken to the Mayors Office, and
then commenced the most unheard of conduct.
The resisting negro, formerly the slave of Mr..
VIM n. Brown, belching forth torrent Of
abuse upouall ''d-o rebel s-of BIS, >
declaring his right to enter every and any place
he chose, and drink in any "d-n white $
Of as restaurant he thought proper. He
boosted that the Civil Rights bill gave him the
largest liberty, and ''he be d-n if he
wouldn't use it. He exulted over the fact
that it had been passed over the President S
head, ID ID him" The Mayor in vain en-
deavored to quiet him, and sent for Maj. Ham
brick, who came as soon as he received the
MESA ge When the Mayor entered, there was
slight calm, but enough was perpetrated al
forwards to show very plainly the violence OF
the Degroe S conduct. The Mayor very prompt
" committed the most violent one to jail, but
previous to sending him forth, he Informed
Major Hambrick that the fellows life was in
his OVID hands; that if he manifested the least
violence, be and his officers would enforce the
law even to his death. When the officers LETT
with the prisoners, the Mayor followed down
on Royal street, opposite the Engine House,
and alone kept back the crowd which followed.
The more orderly he appealed to; others he
positively refused to permit to pass. A narrow
escape was made from scene of riot and
bloodshed. Had the Mayor yielded for an To-
slant, and suffered his outraged feelings TO have
scope, there is no knowing " hat would have
been the result. Some of our citizens were in
suited in the most gross and violent manner,
but the Mayor appealed to them to be quiet,
and submit for the sake of peace. Our thoughts
naturally reverted to December 18th, 1865,
when like frmness aud decision would have
spared our citizens the bitter fruits Of that un-
fortunate day. A CONSERVATIVE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22

Tie special committee appointed to invcstl-
gate the affairs of the Navy Department, has
considered all the testimony, and two reports
will be submitted to the House. The report of
the majority is signed by Messrs, Sargent, Pc
tiers, and Warren, and that of the minority by
Mr.. Blair. Mr.. Archer was expected to sign
the latter, but he thinks Mr.. Blair puts the
case too strong, and will, therefore, append
a statement of his own.
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charge, and promising to leave the city imme-
dately He did not find a new field Of labor
as readily as be supposed, the Perry became
impatient, and when, some months afterwards,
the resignation was ofcrcd.it was not accepted
Rumors were ahDat which seriously aifcccd his
character. and the church authorities demand
ed an investigation. The trial before the ecclc.
siastical court is now in progress. 10 the several
counts 10 the presentment Dr. B'rkIcy pleads
not guilty The proceedings before The court
are public, and the ST. Louis papers publish
extended reports from day to day.-BnLh;norr
.4m1erlcdn
In THE PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL Assem-
BLY,. at Richmond, on Monday. resolution
was adopted That i'll view OF the special
call which COD in his providence is making w.
on our Church to enlarge and strengthen lis
missionary work, particularly IN Brazil aud
China we will endeavor to raise during the
coming year the sun Of 100000 for foreign
missions
Several missionaries, who are about to en-
gage in missionary aborS in foreign COUNTRIES
addressed the assembly.
Yesterday the resolution Introduced by Col.
Preston, Of Virginia, iDquiring into the ezpc
diency of preparing liturgical service Tor con
gregational worship was rejected by vote OF
lU5 to 5.
Rev. DR.. Vanzant. of New York, delegate
from the Associated Reformed Dutch Church
in America, was introduced and welcomed by
the Moderator to seat in the Assembly. Rev
w. w. Trimbc, delegate from the O.d
School Presbyterian Synod Of Missouri, was
cordially received as Corresponding Delegate.
Senator Robertson expresses the opinion that
general amnesty bill will pass Congress be-
fore the close OF the present session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22

TIE WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND
GEORGETOWN RA1LRoD has been sold to the
Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company, and
in few days the cars on the former will run
from the new 9th and B street depot station in
Washington to Alexandria, making connection
with the Baltimore and Potomac road The
old depot of the Washington and Alexandria
road on Maryland avenue, at 9th street.. will
probably be torn down. The old railroad
bridge adjoining the Long bridge, formerly
used by the Washington and Alexandria road,
will also be pulled down.
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PORT 0FaAEI.4.v.DRy.s .n.1I'22. '72.
ARRIV

ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, to NJ.
Eldridge j. Co.
Schrs 4 L Massey and G R Mlrney, George
town. and Henry Finch, Washington, to Amer
lean Coal Co.
Schr 7 j Tull, Cooper, Port Deposit, to j Il
Smoot.
Steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, by B.
Wheat.
Steamer New York, Philadelphia by NJ Ed
ridge i Co.
Schrs L Massey and r Murney, Derby,
by American Coal Go.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Alexander Jones, hence, at Providence
18th instant
Schr Maria Pierson, Grant, hence, at ProvI
dence 18th instant
Schr Soghia, for Portland hence, at Vineyard
Haven 9th instant.
Schrs Carrie Walker, from Boston, and r G
Thomas, FROM Windsor, y. s., TO this port AT
Vineyard Haven 18th instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22

The supplemental treaty was again consider,
ed by the Senate Committee on Foreign Rela'
tons, at their meeting yesterday. The dissent
ing members, Messrs Casserly and Schurz,
are still, it is said, opposed to accepting the
proposed article or substitute, and will further
oppose the adoption of either in the debate on
the subject before the Senate, in executive SEES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22

The Southern Claims Commission yesterday
heard the claims of Walker Jackson, (colored,)
formerly of Fredericksburg, Va, for 5000 25 ;
Howson Pinn, ST., (colored,) Manassas, Va,
for $3.50, and Baily Robinson, Prince Will
liam county, Virginia, for $707 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22

At the evening session of the House Of Rep
resentatives yesterday, Mr.. Butler made a
speech in favor of letting the Treaty of Wash
ington be lost rather than that "the nation
should be dishonored las he expressedit) by the
withdrawal of the indirect damage claims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22

1t is stated that the Collector al Albany will
be ordered to seize the property of the Central
and Hudson River Railroad Company for fail
ure to pay the dividend tax, as prescribed by
law The amount due the Government is up
ward of four hundred thousand dollars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22

The Washington Patriot says that it is re-
ported that all of the FIVE per ct. loan, amount
ing to three hundred million dollars, will short
ly be placed on the European market. The
loan will not be negotiated by the Syndicate,
as hitherto; nor will it be so much confined to
England, but will be generally negotiated
throughout Europe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22
ALEXANDRIA,. VA.
WEDNESDAY, MAY %, 1872.

The letter of Mr. Greeley accepting his
nomination as candidate for the Presidency,
is published in another column. 1t will be
read with interest and attention, and, in gen
eral expresses sentiments which will be approx
ed Of by the Conservatives of the country, and
those who desire to see change in the admin.
istration of the Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22

At Milwaukee, yesterday, fire destroyed
two warehouses containing large quantity of
wheat Loss near $4,000 A coal breaker at
Scranton, Pa, was burned yesterday. Loss
$4,000 A knitting mill a. Amsterdam, n.
Y, was burned yesterday. Loss $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22

A call for a Greeley and Brown ratification
meeting at New Orleans, on the 25th instant
is signed by Generals ?. G. 7. Beauregard
Richard Taylor. William Hays, G. W. Conrad,
Randall Hunt and many other influential citi-
Gems
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22
MIR. Greeley's Acceptance.
CINCINNATI, May 3, lSI

1rIdy
Dear Sr-The National Convention of Lib
eral Republicans of the United States have in
structed the undersigned to inform you that
you have been nominated as the candidate OF
the Liberal Republicans for the Presidency OF
the United States. We also submit to you the
address and resolutions unanimously adopted
by the Convention. Be pleased to signify to
us your acceptance of the platform aud uoml-
nation, and believe US, very truly yours
C. Schurz, President,
Geo. ". Julian, Vice President.
VIM. 4. Mclean
John d. Davidson,
J. H. Rhodes, Secretaries
To Hon. Horace Greeley, New York city.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22

METHODIST EPISCOPAL GENERAL CONFER
ENcE.-Y esterday being the time designated
for the election Of Bishops, Dr. Slicer remark
ed that at an election of Bishops many years
ago the ballot-box was stuffed, and expressed
the hope that such procedure would not be
resorted to in the present case This state
ment caused delegate to move that the Laity
and delegates vote separately. The motion
was lost the announcement OF which elected
tremendous cheering. When the tumult had
subsidized motion was made that the galleries
be cleared. This was met with storm of
Kisses. While the tellers were absent count
ing the ballots reply to DR.. Lanahan from DR..
Carlton was read. The paper referred to DR..
L. s report ''as the creation offeverish dreams"
The entire reply was series of denunciations
against DR.. Lanahau. After order had been
resto red the tellers announced that W. L. Har-
ris, of Central Ohio, R. S. Foster, of New
York, Thomas Boreman, of Indiana J. N.
Wiley and S. M. Merrill had been elected
Bishops
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22
COMMUNICATED,

MAYOR LATHAM. Let full vote be given
to morrow for the reelection Of our active aud
energetic Mayor, Mr.. Latham, whose election
at this time is particularly desirable.
ALEXANDRIASS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, Postottice,
May ~, 1872
Persons calling for letters will say they are adj
vertiScd and give the date of the list.
If not called for within thirty days, they will be
sent To the dead letter office in Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22

Senator Robertson expresses the opinion tina
a general amnesty bill will pass Congress be
fore the close OF the present session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22

REMARKs.-There were no offerings Of Whca,
on Change to-day choice samples are nomi-
nally 223u225- Corn is FIRM; offerings OF 269
bushels white and 81 of mixed, with sales of the
former at So and of the latter at g. No oilcr-
ings Of Rye or Oats
FISH MARKET.-The receipts Of Fish since
yesterday have been 2CD0 Herring and GOD Shad,
which sold, the former ut from 4 81 to - per
thousand, and the latter ut from 8 to - per
hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-22

Ashbv, Mrs A gnes
Adams, Rev Geo F
Blunden Il co. } A
Brown, Miss Eliza
Cook, Mrs Martha
Cunningham, Chas, co
Carter, Lew
Cox, Hannah w
Dorsey, Mrs Elizab'h
Fisher, Mrs Ann
Fowler, Mary Jane
Graham. Miss Cecilia
Gray, Miss Hannah
Gaines, Rev James W
Hall, Mrs A w
Hoogly. Henry F
Harris, Samuel, col
johnson, Rebecca
Johnston, Miss Lennie
johnson, Samuel
johnson, Miss Virg Z
my PIT
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Lucas, Polly, col
Lewis. Sarah
Long, Miss Lima
Morgan, John
Murray, Chas, co,
Morse, Miss Fannie
Petit, Joseph NJ
Phillips Il Co, John \
Quinn, james
Russell, d j
Reed. james +
Stanton, Henry
Shelton, Mrs Beckey
Saunders, Mrs Lea
Summons, James
Tyler, Upton
Thomas, w w
Utchison, Mrs Mary
Vincent, Mrs John
Wood, Richard
n. P. TRIST, P. VI.
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that during his next term he will please those
who are now so hard to please There were
some who said they we're dissatisfied with the
nomination, but he believed with all Mr.. La
than faults they would vote for him STILL
We can't always have our choice. The conven.
ton that made the nomination was fair one if
there ever was fair one, and the ward meet
ings that elected delegates to that couventio.'
were conducted fairly. 1t was true that he,
the speaker, had no opposition, but still ne
might yet be defeated, and if SO, and he did
have to 60 up salt river, it would be with the
rest, and as a Conservative. He would again
thank han the colored people for their good opinion
of him, and he had always tried to so act as to
win the applause of all his fellow citizens ire
spcctive of party. The principal opposition
was to the Mayor, but we must give him
another trial. He would get his vote, and he
hoped that of every other Conservative in the
city.
William Kilgour, candidate for Common
wealth's Attorney, was then introduced. He
hoped to be excused from making speech.
He had been here long time, and all knew
who he was. He would, however, avail HIM
self of the opportunity to tender his than Ks to
the party for the nomination he had received
FROM the time he had come upon Virginia s
soil he had taken no step exception the interest
of her people and the honor of the State. The
Office for which he was candidate was not
strictly political one. and he would have stay
ed at home had he not supposed that his abb
sence might have been considered an evidence
of indifference. He had always heretofore en-
dorsed the ticket of his party, and would con-
tiuue to do SO in the future, and there would
be no party safety unless all its members did
likewise. A canvass would soon open, when it
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-26
Hn0RHEEs, RPEEOH.

We opine that the Hon. d. W. Voorhees,
has now said all that can be said against
Mr.. Greeley as Presidential candidate.
For that reason We publish in full the tele-
graphic report Of the speech at Terre
H&ute yesterday, because we regard the In
diana Congressman as the mOuthpiece OF
the Northern Democratic opposition to q
ratification at Baltimore. Whether, as
some say, Mr.. VOORHEES, has been "bought
up" or whether be really reflects the senti-
ments of his Wabash constituency, we
must in either case recognize that influences
are at work against the adoption Of Mr..
Greeley By the Baltimore Convention. To
meet these influences, and secure the de-
sired contamination, ali true friends Of the
Greeley and Brown ticket should close
ranks, ignore petty quibbling and put their
shoulders together 20 the work before
them.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-26
THE CITY.
Central Teachers Association.

A regular monthly meeting of the Cen
trail Teachers Association in the Hume
building, yesterday, was not promptly called
to order in consequence of the "tardiness''
of DR.. Shelton, the President, who was
twenty-six minutes late. Secretary Cart
wright was unavoidably absent. At least
fifty per cent. of all the members were not
present. 1t was said some Of them had
gone to the other exposition.
Prayer was offered by Prof. Eaton.
S. Y. Caldwell acted Secretary.
Prof. E. II. Murfee was enrolled.
Prof. j. S. Fall reported from the Execu-
tive Committee the programme for semi
annual meeting in Murfreesboro on the
10Th and 18th of next August, 500 copies
of which were ordered printed for general
distribution.
Rev. Mr.. Eaton, Prof. Baldwin, A. B.
Stark, of Lebanon, j. Z. Scobey, and 9th
ers discussed the question pro. and con.
"Ought tn subject of public schools be
made test question in the next election Of
members to the legislature"
The representatives of the press were
complimeuted that they had "more or less
fully and more or less correctly" reported
the proceedings.
The monthly meetings were then adj
journed until the last Saturday in Septem-
Der, prOximO.
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CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.


James Ralston, engineer, while survey
ing railroad tunnel near Richmond, Va,
Yesterday. was killed by the caving in OF
The earth.
{ Chicago reports two suicides, one delib-
crate, the other accidental by a drunkard.
The women of Utah are preparing anoth-
er memorial 20 Congress against the do
minion of the Mormon church. The
bodies of several unfoTtunates buried
in the snow avalanches past winter, have
been recovered.
The steamer Adriatic has reduced the
fastest time on record across the Atlantic,
TOT days and 10 hours.
eThos. ]. Wilson, ex-Collector of Balti-
more, sentenced to years Imprisonment
for eHnbezzlement, has been pardoned by
the President.
FOREIGN.
The Q incendiaries ofthe Paris Commm 9
wee shot at Sartory yesterday, and died
CRYING Viye La Commune.
Serrano having declined to attempt a
new Ministry for Spain, Admiral TOpete
has undertaken the job.
Valmaseda extends grace to the surrender
ing Cubans until the 80th inst,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-26
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.


New YORK, May 25.-Mr. Sumner call
ed the attention of the Senate to report in
the New York Times representing him to
have said in Executive session that
Great Britain should have been promptly
notified when she proposed to break up the
tribunal that the result would be war.
There is not, said Sumner, a senator with
in the sound Of my voice who does not
know that l never uttered such "a
,thing in Executive session Cor In open
session. have no right to state what l
or anybody else Edid say in Executive
session but have right to vindicate my
self against calnmny and to deny speeches
falsely fattributed to me.
At II o'clock the Senate went into exec
utive session on the supplemental article to
the treaty of Washington.
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The Nashville pedestrians.


The Abingdon Virginian of May 21
contains the following:
On the 18th of April, Messrs. McCres,
Mccall and Conley, three young gentlemen
of Nashville, mainly for the purpose of i'm
proving their health, started on pedestrian
tour to the White Sulphur Springs, in
Greenbrier county, West Virginia, thence
through Southwestern Ohio, Indiana and
Kentucky, back to the starting point-a
distance of not less than 1000 miles-all
the way on foot. Their equipments con-
sisted of a mule (aDolly Varden'') rugged
out with a pack-saddle, upon which was
strapped tent, their extra clothing, an ak,
and several culinary implements. The I'M
derstanding at starting was, that they were
to walk every foot of the long journey, one
leading Dolly Warden, another carrying
three fishing poles, the third armed with a
shotgun. They are not to sleep under a
roof during the journey, and to take the
middle of the street through every town on
their route. As they limited themselves to
no time, they travel leisuFely, stopping to
angle on the way wherever they can find
suitable streams. They averaged only
about u miles per day from Nashville to
Abingdon.
After spending portion of a day and
night here among their numerous relatives
and acquaintances-for one was the son
and the other the grandson Of DR.. Alexan-
der Mccall, for many years resident of
this county, they renewed their journey on
Saturday last in heavy shower of ram for
the Saltworks, Dolly Warden and the bull
terrier Nathan" looking very much as if
they regarded the whole proceeding as a
hunbug.
Their route will be througha corner OF
Smyth county into TazeWel, and thence by
way of Burk's Garden through Bland, Mer-
Ger, Monroe, Greenbrier, PocshOntas and
Randolph. In the two last named counties
are fine trout streams, where they expect to
spend several days.
They seemed TO be happy and hopeful,
and were enjoying the adventure hugely.
Mr.. Mccall had fallen into the Dolly Var
den style, by patching his pants with a
piece of carpet of gaudy colors, and which
was conveniently exhibited, as the skirts Of
his coat were Of shorter dimension than
even the bOb=tal fashion of the day. ~
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-26

In one of his tours, Elder John Leland
came up at night 10 public house, where
he was acquainted, and where he proposed
to pass aha night. The landlord met him
With smiling countenance, and told him
that, having built new barn, he was nicely
prepared to accommodate the clergy. 81
have, said he, "a very good stable, with all
the improvements, for Episcopal horses, aud
a comfortable sort of stable for Presbyterian
horses, while keep the old barn for Baptist
horses; the feed is according to the style of
stable" ''Wen, " replied the Elder, ''eyery-
body knows that am a Baptist, but my
hose is an EpiscOpalian."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-26

THE SPACIOUS BRICK. DWELL
ING and GROUNDS, No. q south
Cherry Street, that are to be sold,
without reserve, on the premises, at
Auction, MONDAY MORNING, at IL
O'Clock, May %, 1872, possess attrac-
lions that will command the attention
of business men and capitalists at the
hour Of sale.
The ladies are respectfully invited
to be present and participate in the
bidding. my25 2t 1spsp'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-26
MEXICO.

MurderOus Outrages on Americans,
CITY OF MEXICO, VIA HAVANA May Is.
Congress has approved the extension of
ample facilities to Juarnz. All the opposi-
ton members abstained from participa-
ton In the vote.
TIE local authorities Of Chiapas have as
sassinated John Jones, a native of Cleve-
land. Ohio. Other Americans were i'm
prisoned and prosecuted, and their property
despoiled. The reason of these outrages
Mas that the Americans demanded an in
yestigation and indemnity before the
United States and Mexican mixed commits
sion.