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The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

The Boston Board of Trade and Commit
tee of the Associated Banks have presented
to the Government a remonstrance against
the purchase of army clothing in England,
and it is rumored that the Government has
countermanded the order.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

Notwithstanding the denials, the N. Y
Herald says that the Federal Government
has, thro,. Oh its agents in England, purchas-
ed large quantities of blankets for the sol
diers, to the extent Of at least 100000. and
that 100000 more are yet to be purchased.
Some of these, it is said, have already ar.
rived
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22
JOHN II. PARROT,

DEALER, IN PIANOS, ELoDEoNs,
- GUITARS, and MUSICAL INSTRU-
MENTS generally and MUSIC for the sane
also, BOOKS, STA TONER Y, and FANCY
GOODS, No. 1866, King street, Alexandria, Va.
oct
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22
WOOD.
WOOD! WOOD!

AM PREPARED to furnish WOOD, Pine and
Oak, sawed and split. or unsawed, ny the
cord, half or third, from G. E. Sattto 81 Co.,
Steam Mill, corner of Union and Glohon streeSs'
or by applying at my dweiiine' No. 3D. puA0
S'ree'' ~ to,v JOHN CRAVEN.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

1t is understood in Diplomatic quarters
that sharp correspondence is going ON be
tween Mr.. Seward and the British Minister,
touching blockades, the arrest of Her Ma
iesty's subjects, ETC.. and what has been
published of such correspondence is but an
instalment to apprise our people the likeli-
hood of serious differences between the two
countries.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

All the woollen factories in the country
are now working as hard as they can, and
manv OF the cotton factories are changing
their machinery TO make woolen goods
The machine shops cannot make machinery
fast enough to supply the demand, nor does
the country produce proper supply OF wool.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

Telegraphic accounts from Washington
again assert, this time positively, that the
Government has finally determined upon the
removal Of Gen. Fremont from bis command
in Missouri.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22
DRUGS, CHEMICALS. &c.
DRUG STORE

hENK7 CUuK & CO, 50 King St., Alexandria,
TX EEP constant supply of Drugs, Chemicals,
n Patent n, Msd lie, Spices perfumery, Fan
Oil, Alcohol. Dye Stufs, Paints and paint oil Of
all kinds Window Glass and Putty, Coal oil
Lamps Stove Polish, Paint Brushes, ndeverv
article usually found in we'll regulated Drug
@'oio' oct lift
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

The Commissioners for the London EAhi-
bition have adjourned their meeting, They
chose as Executive Comnaittee B 2. John
son. Chairman, j. r. Partridge, Secretary,
Joseph Henry, J. G. u. Kennedy, VIM. w.
Seaton, who will have an office in the la
terror Department. It is probable that the
Government will furnish a vessel to convey
hence the goods of American exhibitors.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

The Legislature Of Nevada Territory con-
tinues in session, showing disposition to
adopt the laws of California on all Important
subjects.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

Under the order of General Mcclellan
code of day and night signals has. sheen
adopted, and is 70 be used for countersigns,
so that there need be no more danger Of re-
giments firing into each other by mistake.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

Lady Franklin and her niece were received
with much ceremony by the Nevada Terrific
~ Legislature, on the 9th inst
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

The Leavenworth Conservative says: "We
alluded yesterday to the mastering of fifty
Delaware Indians into the United States, for
the use of General Fremont. II seems that
many of these were with Fremont in his Gel
et1ated expeditions across the country. and
acted as guides in those perilous journeys
They will be employed as scouts,
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

In regard to the expedition fitting cut to
operate against Mexico, the I. S. Ministers
to London and Paris assert positively that
neither of these governments has entered
into any arrangement with Spain to Join III
the alleged expedition. The reply to che
communicative Of Secretary Seward, which
was addressed some time ago to those gov
ernments respecting the designs OF those
powers, has not yet been received.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

A special despatch TO the St. Louis Demo
GRAFT says:-"On Wednesday last, Major
White, of the First. Missouri Regiment,
with one hundred and fifty Of his men, sur
prised the Confederate garrison at Licking
ton. and recaptured the place and all the
sick and wounded Union prisoners. Major
White also captured two cannon a quantity
Of guns, pistols, and other articles which
the Confsderates in their fight threw away
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

General Wool has issued an order giving
the contraband" employed in Fortress
Monroe wages at the rate of SO per month
for the men, and 81 per month for the fe-
males.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22
I. LOUIS KINZER,
ATT NEY Il r L A J

ALEXANDRIA, VA
WILL ATTEND to the prosecution OF Claims
w for damages sustained by citizens OF Alex
andria and vicinity, by the use and occupation or
destruction of their property by the U. ). troops
oct l5-4w#
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

The October Catalogue of the regular
f,u trade sale of books Of the New York
Book Publishers ASSOCIATE IN is very much
smaller than on previous OCCASIONS plainly
showing that the war has cut of this branch
of business-the generality of the books
that have for years been published being
more articles of luxury than necessity.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22
JEWELRY, sc.
w. w, ADAM,

w. w ADAM,
DEALER IN WATCHES, JEWELRY, AND
SILVER WARE.
All kinds of WATCHES and CLOCKS 1e-
paired.
M9y~ Store No. rs, King street. oct lift
DRY GOODS
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

The Wheeling Intelligenoer Of October
Is, says: Governor Peirpoint yesterday re
ceived despatch from Mr.. Van Wrinkle, OF
Parkersburg, announcing that the Confed-
crates had made their appearance in Writ
and Gilmer counties in great numbers, and
were carrying on to the perfect terror of che
inhabitants. 1t was reported that they had
attacked Captain Kllps cavalry company,
stationed at Elizabetbtown, and completely
cut them to pieces, and were threatening
Parkersburg. The despatch is certainly en-
titled to the fullest credit"
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22
GROCERIES,, &c.
FLOUR! FLOUR!

a for riF Family use, can be had at G. F; SUIT
TIE g. co s, No. 20, Union street. Call early.
oct l9--1W
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

The San Francisco Mirror Of the 18th Of
September says 1.-THE sudden change IN
the affairs of Arizona, by which that Terri
tory denrived itself Of the protection of the
United States, has overwhelmed lit IN an
archy and ruin. There is nc such thing as
safety for lite or property-the Mexicans
plundering the property of the citizens and
sacking the mines, which they generally
take care to destroy after getting out ali the
ore which has been extracted. The Apaches,
in revenge for the killing Of five or six of
their number by detachment Of United
States troops from Fort Buchanan, had slain
over one hundred Americans between the
Rio Grande and Colorado, and the roads
throughout the country were dangerous tc
traverse. Among the victims was Lieuten
ant Mowry, with whom we held converse
ton in our Office just prior to his departure
for the Territory, little dreaming that the
hale, fne-looking, soldier-like officer wh(
then spoke to as with such hope and con
fdence Of the anticipated results of his ex
petition would SO soon be numbered with
the dead. We believe Mr.. Mowry had cas-
his lot with the secessionists- more's the
pity, for more competent officer it woult
have been difficult to find for the arduou,
duties to which he was assigned. We have
as yet heard only the commencement of thu
tronhles in Arizona"
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

We learn from the Richmond Enquirer
that Roger A Pryor has no opposition for
Congress in the Petersburg district, Hon. j.
A. Seldom having Withdrawn. Jas. LYONS,
Geo. w. Rand ,lph and VIM. H. McF:'rland
are candidates in the Rich :ond district. -
John r. Kilby, formerly a prominent Wing
and American of Suffolk, is a candidate for
Congress in the Norfolk district, and an.
nounces himself as supporter Of Jefferson
Davis for Presidents and Alex. H. Stevens
for Vice President.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Battle near Leesburg.

Yesterday morning five companies OF the
18th Massachusetts regiment crossed the
river at Edwards Ferry, and had advanced
to within one mile and half of Leesburg
when they were met by the 18th Mississippi
regiment. and compelled to retreat to the
Ferry. AT the same time, another portion
of Gen. Stones command crossed at Harri'
sons Island. During the day, much Skin.
mishing took place, and it is said that the
Federal troops advanced to within mile
and half of Leesburg At 5 o'clock las
evening, however, the Confederates, in large
force, attacked the right of the column, which
numbered eighteen hundred men, and wa
commanded by Col Baker, U. S. Senate
from California. Col. Baker fell, and hi
command sustained repulse, and fell bac
with considerable loss.
The left wing then retired in good order
and Gen. Stone held possession Of Harrison
Island, in the Potomac, three miles tro'
Leesburg, and was not further attacked b
the Confederares.
The remains of Col. Baker were remove
to Poolesyille, and will be taken to Wasl
ington on Wednesday.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

There is pretty big quarrel going on in
Kansas between United States Senator JAS
H. Lane, who is in command of the Kansas
brigade, George Reynolds, Charles Robinson,
Governor of the State; Marcus j. Parrot,
Lanes adjutant and Captain Prince. In
their speeches and letters they call each 9th
err liars, scoundrels, jayhawkers, thieves,
robbers, plunderers, murderers, incendiaries,
dirty puppies and horse stealers. Governor
Robinson talks strong against President
Lincoln for sanctioning the acts of Lane
They are all leading republicans.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

The success Of Adelina Patti in England
is stated to be greater than that Of any young
vocalist Of her age who has visited that
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

The Missouri State Convent ton adjourned
last week, subject TO the call of the Cover
nor, until the meeting Of the Legislature to
be elected in 1862.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22
DRY GOODS
NEW GOODS.

HARPER T. BRO,
A RE now in receipt Ell the following goods,
"A viz:
Black French Cloths and Cassimeres
Velvet and Silk Vestings
,Cagsinetts Woollen Shirts and Drawers
Silk and Linen Cambria handkerchief
Stocks and Neck-Ties, Suspende,s
White and colored Flannels
Canton Flannels, Brown Drillugs
Brown and Bleached Cottons
Calicoes, leached Jeans, Pins and Needles
French and English Merino
Mouslaines, Corsetts. MerinO Shawls
Carpets and gs, Floor Oil Cloth
Alpacas, Carpet Chain
Blue Domestic, Irish Linen
Black Muslin. White and Cold Cambria
Cloth and Silk Nantes
ga PULLED Cloths Linseys, &C., &c.
Also on hand lotof Silks which will be sold
very low.
oct TT
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

Passengers from Harpers Ferry report
everything quiet there and at the Point of
Rocks. There has been no firing since Fri
dav
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22
SCHOOL.

- EV. g. G. Biting has opened SCHOOL
~ for GIRLS and small BOYS in the house
formerly occupied by Mr.. Sylvester Scott Terms
low to punctual patrons. oct 17-1w#
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

DRYAN q ADAMS, AGENTS. have on hand
- Brown and Bleached Cottons
Brown and Bleached Canton Flannels
Cassimeres; Cassinets; Linseys
White and Red Flannels
Grey Sack Flannels; Calicoes; Bed Tickings
Nett Undershirts and Drawers
Gloves, Hosiery, DC. oct 11-6w
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

1.-The town of Humboldt, Kansas, is report
ed 10 have been burnt by the Confederates
from the Indian country The records Of
the Land Office are probably destroyed
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22

NOTICE.-A large BAY HORSE came to my
IN Stables about the 22d of July last. The
owner will come forward, prove property, pay
charges, and take him away, or he will be dlspo-
sed of to pay expenses:
oct 1S-1w JAMES CHATHAM.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-22
MISC ELAN EO U s.

NJ Office "A meeting of the Stockholders of
~ the Fire insurance Company OF Alexandria,
will be held at the dice Of the Company, on Mon
day, the 4th day of November next for the pur-
pose Of holding e!,ction for Twelve directors,
10 serve the Ell. uing ear. Hours from 70, A. M.
to IL, M. By order Z. M. MCCORMICK,
oct 1s-td Secretary pro tenn.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-15
NUMBER 297.
g0taI SNttlliQente.
THE WEATHER.

Yesterday was glorious enough. The town smiled
s#eetly under the bright sunshine; an invigo-
rating breeze swept coquettsh!y over the house
tops and around the corners the new and autho-
rized flag Of Independent Louisiana spread itself
goriously over the City Hall and she crinoline on
Canal and the other fashionable avenues was a
gu5h and a rush Of beauty and briiancy which
operated like a srocco upon the amiable gentle
men and splendid shanghais who decorated the
corners and embellished the -posts-ieaTing
them more or less in the " melting mood" and
otherwise dissatisfied with life under existing cir
cumstances It was pretty day, and brought out
nddispensed extra beauty upon all animate things.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-15

A REMANKABLE DlscOvERY.-The London Athe-
n;rum publishes letter from correspondent i'll
Jerusalem, dated November 18th, which, after re-
ferring to the Samaritan researches of Dr. Basilus
Lewiston, Of the Russian episcopate at Jerusalem,
says:
But not the least important part of this subject
to be mentioned is his recent purchase of a manu-
script velIum Pentateuch of remarkable antiquity
Hc believes it to have been written during the
time Of the first temple in Jerusalem, and his graft
tude for the dspensation of Providence which
brought this within his reach, partakes of strong
religious character. The reasons for assigning so
remote date to this precious book are: /: The
extreme reserve with which the princely family IN
Nabus have guardedit fromthe knowledge OF even
their Sect and the assertion of the priest from
whom it was obtained. 2. The fact OF its not being
divided into chapters sections OF any KIND, eX-
| cept as books, such as Genesis Exodus, etc. 3.
The names of the several priests found in marginal
| scraps about the volume, recording occurrences
connected with it's presorvation-the names Coin
Gliding with the priesty genealogy in his possession
4. The express statement in marginal observation
that the volume had escaped peril Of fire during
the time Of Zerubbabell in Jerusalem.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-15
FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY Is, 1861.
F Zimmerman "
Euit[aIs.

Ccmp' orhe city Of New Orleans F B II Cap
tain Of the steamcr Wm Burton. Commercial Il
To Master the Moriah ptain Of the
steamer G T. itch- Steam ilettte Gilman Per
sion Clerk Of " Ruberts As,an Trea
=. Captain Of Efnua &inrnes....H N.,-Phnrx
Steam Ire Works President Mechanics Society
Steamer Sovereign Military B1ad Coroner First District
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-15

A SHOCKING AND CowARDLY MURDER IN TEXAS.
In the Texas Reporter. published in Linden, Cass
county we find the following:
Mr. ". Petty, keeper of ferry was taken sud
denly sick and laid down ~ the roadside. While
lying there Roger watson, who had a feud with
Petty Ivue up armed with double -barreled shot
+ gun, and inquired if that Petty lying upon the
ground Petty, without moving, answered in the
affirmative. Watson then spoke about an article
which Petty had published in the Herald and Ga
desired no alteration with him; that he was sick
and not prepared to meet him, and desired him to
go away and not molest him. Watson muttered a
curse and, riding up close to Petty, deliberately
shot out lis brains, five six buckshot taking
effect in his hand and the back of his head.
Watson then rode home, informed his family OF
what he had done, armed himself more completely
and fled since which time he has not been seen or
heard Of.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-15

At the City Telegraph office last night, we
learned from Sergeant Delarue, Of the Second Dis
trct police, that at o'clock the residence of Mr..
Antoine Vincent was entered by some unknown
robber or robbers whs got away with $1,000 in
cash. $500 in gold, $3.50 in bank-notes, and $50
in silver
At the same office, and nearly at the same time,
it was telegraphed from the Fourth District that
Mrs. Kne's slave boy Leonard, alias Poodle, a
youth of 49, who would pass for white with many
people, had suddenly cut her acquaintance carry
ing off $50 of her pin money, A reward is offered
for Master Leonard's arrest.
From Officer Colson, in the Third District, it wa:
telegraphed that Andrew Henderson fell overheard
from the British ship Sirocco lying at Post 40, ant
was drowned.
When we left the telegraph Office, at midnight
long report was being received from the Thirt
District concerning the mysterious Disappearance
of young ship captain, we'll dressed and covered
with valuables. We could not wait to get the Who'll
story.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-15

AFFRAY ON A SrEAMBoAT-lHan Shot, The
Memphis Appeal of Tuesday gives the following
account of shooting affair on the steamer New
Uncle Sam:
As the steamboat New Uncle Sam, which left
our landing for New Orleans, on Saturday night,
was going down the river an affray took place, IN
which young man named Scott shot Mr.. Govan,
who planter and resided in the country in
the rear of Helena, and who, as we are informed,
was on his way home from visit to Holly Springs,
Mississippi. RumOrs somewhat at variance with
each other are prevalent but the following will be
found, we believe tolerable correct statement of
the matter: 1t seems that Scott and Govan. in
company with 4 Mr.. Morgan, were playing at cards
on the boat after she left this city. In the early
part of the game, Scott won ten dollars from Co.
van which the latter paid in cash. They then con-
tinued playing until Govan had won $50 from Scott;
this Scott offered to pay, not by cash, but by note
Govan applied to the clerk of the boat to know
whether he would buy Scott's note; the clerk de-
cned to do
Nj. Govan then desired Scott at least to pay
back to him the ten dollars he had previously won
and received from him. Scott entirely refused to
do so, for which strange conduct Govan cursed
him. and pistol was drawn. Morgan jumped in
between the two men, holding Govan back Scott
then fired over the shoulder of Morgan, and the
ball took effect in Govan's face. 1t entered above
the mouth the left side, shattered the upper
jaw bone, knocked away some of the upper teeth,
then passed through the tongue, and lodged be-
yond it in the neck. Scott and his companion
Morgan were strongly armed they drew weapons
and swore that no one should take them, and so
thoroughly they continued to overawe all present,
that they were allowed to get off the boat on the
Mississippi shore, opposite Napoleon. These two
men were from Nashville. Mr.. Govan was a can
didae at the last election for the State Legislature
of Arkansas. He was much res pected in Arkan-
sas, where, we learn, the excitement in conse-
quence Of the event was intense. At ten o'clock
last evening Mr. GoVan- whose agony had been
extreme, appeared to suffer less acutely; his ply
sicians however, entertained but very slight nope
| of fhn q n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-15


A TEXAS RAILROAD AccIDESr.-From the Gal
weston News of Saturday last we extract the fol-
| lowing:
| Mr.. Marschalk, of the Hampstead Courier, was
| on the Central Railroad train of locomotive
| seven freight, one baggage and two passenger
cars that met with the accident at Clear Creek on
the lst inst There were not less than 120 souls
aboard; and that but one life was lost mir
acle. The locomotive, tender and seven freight
cars were precptated twenty-three feet, to the
bed of the stream, by the giving way of the BRIDGE
The baggage and passenger cars would have fol-
lowed, but for the promptness of Mr. Jas. Terry,
the baggage master. As soon as he saw what was
happening he sprang forward, forgetful of his own
danger, pulled out the pin in the link connecting
the baggage to the freight train, calling out to
F. Whitney, who stood near, to "pnt on the
brakes" number of the passengers proffered
him remuneration, but he refused to receive any
thing saying she did not wish to be paid for doing
his duty The Courier aptly suggests that tes-
timonal, expressive of the sense of the immediate
community interested, should be presented to this
brave and generous man.
The train had been compelled to stop at the
Clear Creek tank to take in supply of water;
this checked the headway Of the train on the in
cned plane above; otherwise, the great impetus
usually given to the trains there would have sent
all the cars into the Creek.
The Courier says the bridge over Clear Creek is
rotten almost throughout. The heavy rains that
had fallen for two days washed away great deal
of the dirt that was thrown in around the rotten
frame of the bridge; and it gave way at once
| when the heavy locomotive came upon the almost
unsupported timbers. The Courier thinks the COM
pany will have to pay heavy bill to put matters
back as they were and suggests that the company
would have done better last season by putting q
| culyert over the stream than to have expended
money in throwing in the dirt under the bridge.
The only life lost was that of the fireman, Chas.
| Houston, an industrious, clever young man. He
was last seen running back over the wood on the
TENDER apparently trying to get back on the train,
or the waer-tank His body was found next day
about $50 yards below the scene of the disaster,
as if made by sharp stick or nail, with little
blood on the left wrist. He was lying under some
of the heavy timbers of the bridge, which had
rolled off. He was taken out and an inquest held
upon the body. Mr.. Reub. Snyder, the engineer,
stuck to his post until his engine struck ground,
when he sprang through the window into the water
| and swan ashore,