Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-09
FOREIGN NEWS.

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England prnp oscd new article in accord with
the act of Parliament, but the United States
preferred new ADD enlarged treaty. The
Servian government declares it will fllow the
recommendation Of Russia not to enter ho,tl'l-
tbs against Turkey. 1t is reported at HALIFAX
that he cighty-seven! b regiment has received
orders to embark for England 90 short notice.
|, is deuied that Chcvalier Nigra has been en-
trusted by ally with mission to Ems IN har-
mouy with the views Of England. 1t is DOW
rumorcd that the eldest 500 Of the late Sultan
0, Turkey has omuittnd suicide. The Prince
Of Montenegro has assumed command of the
Insurgents.
4 STORY OF ANIMAL SAGACITY.-Ih
Rochester Uuion tells the following story COZ
corning "a medium szdd black and tan dog OF
unusual spirit and intelligence" owned 10 that
city:
Ga rcccut occasion, when out with its mas
ter, COED ,z ii woudchuck was discovered by
the dog partially concealed under a.large tree,
and in such position that It could not be dis
lodged by ordinary mcans, and could not be
reached by tile eager terrier, who was wild
at the prospect of his prey escaping him. 1t
occurred 10 one Of the party that by pouring
water in the hurrow the groundhog would De
forced to evacuate lis quarters and give battle
to the dog. a creek ran near by, and, hodlng
al old tin pail water was carried 10 the root
of the tree and the chuck hoatcd out. Hi
fate was soon decided by the dog who is said
to have shown more than ordinary satisfaction
at the result and from the after result mus.
have taken mental note OF the means by
which the burrowing animal was brought with
in his reach. This occurred several weeks ago
and had almost passed from the recollection OF
the dogs owner, when it was recalled last week
by the following strange, if true, iucldcut ln
taking his customary Constitutional IN the
woods, the gentleman not thinking OF any such
thing as the destruction Of a woodchuck, was
astouished to see his deg stop Ike WeItran
ed sitter on the back of small creek aud sniff
eagerly at something on the other side Ii
hesitated but moment and then dashed toto
the water aud was soon digging with vim
at he root OF an old tree aud looking up aux
lou ly toward his master, as if CONSCIOUS that
the assistance Of the latter was absolutely ne
ccssary 10 the success OF his design 90 the
wood .huck which he had found His owner,
not wishing t. disappont the dog, went over
to soc what was up He found the situation
t. be similar to that of the occasion when
dcuge enabled the dog to make away with his
foe. But this time there was DO pail at hand,
ADD it appeared as if the woodchuck would es
cape. Iu this emergency the dog suddenly
Disappeared and it was not known whore he
had gone. He was absent FIVE or ten minutes.
and on making his appearance astonished his
master by bis frantic efforts to run along with
40 old tin preserve can, which be was carrying
10 his mouth, although it partially covered his
eyes.
REV. Dr.. LEFrwICH Upon two occasions
Of comparatively recent date, We have felt
called upon to reflect through these columns
what we sincerely believed to be the general
sentiment of the Christian people OF the city
with REFERENCE. to the proposition to call Rev DR..
l. ftwich to another field Of lsbDr Again VIC
cannot refrain from the task, and again W. pro
test that there are serious Considerations which
Should determine any action In this regard,
whether by the learned doctor himself or the
Presbytery.
IN the hands of DR.. Leftwich his Church
aud lis cause have prospercd to a most aston.
ishing degree, aud bis great popularity among
all creeds 10 the city is due to the distinguish
ed abilities of the map, his Christian graces,
aad his earnest zeal as mDlster OF God Nat
urally such man Yields ii valuable Influence,
and should be located in that field where he
viii fnd most material for increasing The work
of salvation. Undoubtedly nowhere 10 the
South can be found station more ncedtui oil
such ABILITIES and such an influence as that Of
atlanta. Its central position, Its heterogene-
GUS population, its importance rs stronghold
to the Church, with maoy other matters Dol
necdiu here to be named, combine to reuder
it he field for an abundant harvest. Or. Lett
witch is the master reaper for such Il I'D. Hl-
removal from it must naturally be followed 10y
the disruption Of plans already perfected, and
the changing of currents of lDt lence already
SCI 10 directions promising successful results.
His people are attached to him as few ngrc
gations ever become to their pastors; the church
10 Georpia delights 10 him and his Iabors a.
they ahuadantly deserve, and the Christmas OF
tn cry ADD State regard him with that cathc-
icy of religious favor which is his hgh'st tie
!imouial of successful labors and Christian
character. Unless it can be positively demon
strated that such man and minister IS 0eces-
,ity demand elsewhere every interest OF his
Church, and the work Of redemption appeal for
i- tsn.ion here. "-7he AtlaMta Constitution
II lime 4h.
The Old Guard" at meeting 10 New
ork, last night, accepted the Invitation to be
present 10 Charleston, S. g., on the 2Sth the
centennial anniversary of the battle of Fort Sui
ivan. They will be accompanied By the Boston
Tigers and be received by the Washington
Light Iofantry of Charleston. The Guard viii
visit Philadelphia aud participate 10 the 4th
IF July parade
TIE CROPS The benefits derived from the
ate raios have begu1to make themselves uanl-
est in tire country Immediately around this
,ity. The wheat, and everything else 10 the
pay of vegetation has received al additional
Impetus aod be prospect OF fine crops is en-
,ouragipg. The farmers expect to commence
cutting wheat 10 about three weeks.