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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-13

THE VIRGINIA FIRE AND MARINE IN
SURANCE COMPANY,
OFFICE, No. l3l, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND.
CHARTERED EY THE LEGlSLATURE OF VA. IN 1857
CASH CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $4,000
rs1HIS OLD COMPANY insures Buildings,
/ Merchandise, Household Furniture, and Per
suuai Property generally, in city. town, or coun-
try, against Loss or Damage by Fire, on favorn-
Bile terms. :,
Losses equtaby adjusted and promptly psld.
No charge for Policy or Survey.
z,;fy~ Applications addressed to the Agent at
Alexandria, will receive prompt attention.
INSURE AND KEEP INSURED!
". J.. COWARDIN, President.
WILLIAM WILLIS, IR., Secretary.
EDWARD B. POWELL,
nov l5-1y Agent for Alexandria
Yg,nE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
i ALEXANDRIA, continues to insure agains;
Fire. generally, in Town and Coantry us heretofore,
Oh the most reasonable terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
AaTuosY ?. COVER, President.
William Gregory, Edward ,: Hough'
Robert Jamoson, james ?. Smith,
Thomas K. Keith, Robert u. Violet,
William II. Fowlc, Thomas Mccormick,
John II. Brent, {. ". WattleS.
John 3. Daincerfcld,
M.s- Office hours from to II, and from q to 81
o'clock. C. W WATTLES, Secretary.
Office on King street, near st. Asaph.
nov l0--dly
TETHE POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY
j OF ALEXANDRIA offers reliable insurance
for such FIRE and MARINE RISKS as they
may receive at their Office, No. IL FAIRFAX
STREET Also, us Il Savings Bank, receives
MONEY on DEPOSITE, allowing interest, and
Investing tho same agrecably with their Charter.
Board Of Directors:
D. BOYD SMITH, PRESIDENT.
r. S. Asn5y, Wm. n. McFe1gh,
CassiuS I. Lee, n. BouSh,
Benjamin Barton, Lewis Mckenzie.
nov l0-t! Z. 3. POWELL, Sec'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-13

I INVITE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS to
1 call atmy MaNurAcToRy, No. III KING STREET,
BETWEEN WA&uIyGTos AND ST. AsArH STREETS,
and examine my large and handsome assortment
Of SADDLERY GOODS, us | do not intend to bc
surpassed in my line Of business by any other city
have on hand, and ain daily manufacturing, ns
ine and superior assortment as can be found IN
any of the Northern cities. Ny stock compri$as
rs great u variety as be found in any other
house, consisting OF HARNESS Of al kinds, from
the fine quilt work down to the dray, eat, and
plough Harness; TRUNKS Of every kind, fine
Solo Leather, Steel Spring Iron Frame Ladies
Trunks and Bonuet Boxes, and I'll other kinds.
down 70 The common Packing Trunks; Saddles,
Brides, MartingillS, WhHs. &C., as fine as the
finest; Buffalo and Fancy Robes, DriviMg Gloves.
Horse Covers. Carpet Bags, Vaiices, &C., &C., oi
all kinds. Call and see for yourselves.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended, solicit continuance Of the same,
and pledge myself to spare no pains to give sat!s
faction. all goods warranted to be as represented.
nct 3I-tf VIM. +. PAUELTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-13

BY THE SnIr PETREA, DIRECT FROM LIVERPOOL,
AND OTHER ARRlvALS.-sYe have received our
FULL FAbH SUPPLIES.
aIN CRATES OF QUEENSWARE, Of all
500 PACKAGES cut pressed, and common
GLASSWARE
ilHDs. and other packages R / n Gil
PORCELAIN
Cd BOXES Powhatan PIPE HEADS
1000 REED PIPE STEMS, with an assert
ment Of FANCY GOODS
Ivory handled and Gutta Pcrcha handled Knives
Plated and Britannia frame Casters, with cut
or moulded bottles.
With ourusua assortment Of STAPLE GOODS,
always tod hand, we latter ourselves that VIC can
supply country merchants, Hotel keepers, and
private families, with rs complete assortment OF
GOODS, in our line, rs eau be fund IN any other
establishment, and at prices which fayorably con-
pare with any iii the larger cities.
4 full supply of WINDOW GLASS, OF all sizes.
Superior polished French heavy Looking Glass
PLATES, ordered TO suit Piers Of any dimensions
9th mo 90 R. II. MILLER. son co.
DARIAN WARE.-We have just received two
I hocsheads of Parian Ware of our own importa
tions. consisting of Vases, Pitchers, Rose Water
Ewers, Cologne Bottles, Match Boxes, Hot Punch
and Moasses Jugs suitable for Christians presents
which we offer at greatly reduced prices.
II mo Is r. H. MILLER, SON co.
nETII, FERD.-I50o bushels SHORTS, for
lEi sale nj low rates
~, JAMES C. NEYETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-13

NG0RE NEW BOOKS Evenings with Bun
lYl yam, or The Dream interpreted, by james
Large, 81. .....
The Life of Trust, being narrative Of III"
Lords dealings with George Muller, wrlttep BY
himself, $l.25.
Work men and their Difficulties, by Mrs. Baylcy,
author of Gagged Homes and how TO mend
them" 60c.
kitty's Victory and other Stories, by the author
of ''Cosmos's Visit to his tirandtather," 5Oc
The Rlack Ship with other Alies9ries and Para
bles, by the author of The Voice of Christian
Life in Song" &C., 30c just received, and for
sale by fan 81 JOHN II. PARR0TT.
DARTUN'S LIFE OF JACkSON-GHEAP
L EDITION.-l.ite of Andrew Jackson, il three
volumes, by James Parton, author of the Life Of
Aaron Burr" price $j. Also, vol. | II of the Sub
srrption Edition, in octave. price 81.
NcC""lny's England The History of Engla
from the Accession Of james II, by Lord AeCau-
lay, volume V, edited by his sister, Lady Treve-
lyan, wiki complete Index to the entire work,
price 4Oc. Just published aud for sale by
aD 8 ROBERT BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-13
UDOLPHOg W0LFE'S
PURE. PORT WINE,

Imported and Bottled by himself, put up for msdi-
cinal use, with his certificate on the bottle;
ranted pure, and the best quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-13

nOnKS. STATIONERY, MUSIC AND MU.
d SICAL. INSTR TRUMENTS.-Well, l take it
for granted every one knows what IS meant by
Books, Stationery, Music and Musical iastrH-
uacnts consequently, | shull not enumerate, us 1t
would Ia Ike too much time and cost too Huch mo-
ney to fill newspaper. will just say, my
STOCK is quite as large and complete as at nny
time since have been in Alexandria, AMI Is beng
constantly replenis!!ed.
But, in addition to the above, | keep large
Stock Of Etcetcras Or Vnrtrties, such as COMBS
of almost every style; Kubber end Steel hnlr-
pins, Cloth, Hat, Tooth, Finger and lair Brush
cs; Hair Oils Hair Restorative, Soaps, Perfume
ries Tooth Paste, Shaving Creams and Com
pounds, Lip Salrc, Powder PuAs and Lilly hite;
Porte Menaies, Silk, Bead: Thread ind Kid Purs-
IS, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Travelling SatchelS,
Rosewood, Mahogony and Morocco Writing Cas-
es; Portfolios, Card Cases, Cigar Cases and Smok
ers, Pocket and Pen Knives, Scissors, Silver
Thimbles, Gold Pens, Indelible Marking Pencils,
Tablets Rubber, Ivory ana Steel Crochet \ eedles,
Ladies' Fans. Fancy Shawl Pins, Hair ir-dress Pins,
Paror md Foot Balls, Ivory and Pearl Paper Fol
dcrs, Duplicating and Impression Paper, hey
Rings, Watch Keys, Tweezers, Gail and Tea Bells,
Watch Guards, Matches and Match Safes, Fish
ing Lines Eye Glasses, and Spcctacles, Court
Plaster Rubber Bands, Chcssnen, DominoeS,
Chess and Back CANNON boards, Water Colors'
Ladies' Work Boxes, &C., &c, but must stop.
Call and see for yourself.
NH 90 JOHN. Fl. PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-13

4 LII MUST acknowledge these are hard time'.
"A and it becomes al to save what they can Ny
stock is complete, and can offer inducements IT, all
at my BROOM AND WOODEN WARE STORE,
where can be found
200 dozen Buckets.
so dozen Hoop do.
% dozen Horse do.
o dozen Flour and Meal do
40 dozen Zinc Wash Boards 90 doz. Wood do.
~ nest Market Baskets; large lot French do.
600 gross Matches
20 nest Cedar Tubs
90 dozen Barrel and STAFF Churns
I6 dozen Half Bushel Measures
10 dozen Ppcks and Half Pecks
200 dozen Brooms 25 dozen Whisps
10 dozen Hearth Brooms
.. 100 gross Mason Blacking
dozen Mats
White Wash, Window, Shoe and Scrubbing Brush
es, lower than ever sold in this market before. /
vii, sell from 90 TO 300 gross Of Matches at fac
toTy prices AZ solicit is . call, and will try
to please all L. HERRING,
ap 4 Royal street. doors South of King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-13
SPRING GOODS SPRING GOODS

4 HAsE L how open and ready for sale my
j Spring supply of FANCY and USEFUL AR
TICLES, which offer to the public rs cheap AZ
they Gun be found in this city. l name in part
The following articles: Trimmings an4 Buttons
Of all the latest styles; Worsted and Silk Bindings
Velvet and other Ribbons, Hooped Skirts, Of su-
perior quality; Head Netts, of all the latest varie
ties; Corsets, Gloves and Gauntiets, Hosiery,
Leather, Silk and Gold Belts; Jett and Gilt
Clasps; Gold and Wax Beads; Spangles, Hair,
Tooth. Nail, Shaving und Cloth Brushes; Dres-
sing Tucking, Pocket, Puff, Side, Neck and Long
Combs: Travelling and School Satchels, Port Mo.
uaies and Purses, Soap and Pertumeres, Clouds
and Maripssas, Children's Jackets and Hoods,
Knitting, Sewing and Embroidering Cotton; En-
broiderins and Sewing Silks; Pins, Needles,
Hooks and Eyes, Thread Twilled and Linen
Tapes, Tape TrimH,iug, Crochet Braid and Nee
dies, Walking Canes, Looking Glasses, and va.
rcty of other articles, which cun-be bought cheap
for cash, at ~ &. G. BERRI'S,
ap 3 No. 72, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-13

To and from Winchester, $3.25; Berryyilie, So;
Je.sb,,rr 81 So intermediate points in proper.
.;nn W. BLYTHE,
NV 17-dtf General Superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-13

CPRTNG SUPPLY OF HARDWARE, CUT;
y LERY, GARDEN TOOLS. &C., &c.-JOah
T. CREIGHTON, IS King Street, Atexansrsa'
Va, respectfully informs his friends, and the pup
lie in general, that he has commenced reeeiTiAg
his SPRING SUPPLY, embracing general as-
sorttnent Of goods in his line which he offers for
sale at low prices, for cash. to punctual GUS
toners upon usual terms of credit ap4
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-25
THE DEFEAT-ITS LESSONS.

There is no use denying the fact that the fed.
eral army has been sadly defeated and the
equally obvious fact that the rebels have gained
great victory. They have driven back our
army, captured our guns, standards, ammunition,
wagons and baggage. They can rejoice, for
they have abundant reason for rejoicing We
shall best bear our defeat not by induging in
vain regrets but in so studying the causes
which have led TO it that we shall avoid any
similar error in the future.
1t is painfully evident that we were not pre-
pared for the attack on the rebels at Manassas.
Our forces were not equal to those of the enc
my even before the latter were strengthened by
the achievements under Johnston. We were
obliged to encounter superior numbers en-
trenched with consummate skill and strength
in broken country with which they were per-
fectly familiar. The disparity was altogether
too great the risk too hazardous.
In our judgment the federal forces were un-
duly urged TO a conflict for which they were
not prepared by the unreasonable clamor of
portion of the public, which clamor was un-
duly fostered by the course pursued by certain
leading newspapers in the North For weeks
past the administration has been charged with
idleness and General Scott with imbecility be-
cause our troops were so long kept in their in
trenchments near Washington, and no advance
was made into Virginia. Time and again has
the New York Tribune shown Tin paper how
easy 1t was for our army to occupy Richmond
before the Goth of July, and how important it
was for them TO be there. Members of Con-
gress and stump orators have repeated the
changes of this clamor until the public actually
believed tina. our government was afraid to
commence active operations.
The first step has been taken, and it shows
not only the wisdom of necessary delay but the
folly of precipitate action. An army cannot be
raised and put in the field in a day, nor week,
nor month. 1t is the work of time to raise
an army of hundred thousand men, and the
work Of still more time TO so teach and disci-
pine them as to make them effective.
To cap the climax the Tribune, smarting I'M
der the defeat which has resulted from such i'll
advised action as it has all along urged, now
cooly comes out with The demand that the
Cabinet shall be removed and new advisers of
the President selected We presume that the
next movement of this pestilert sheet will be
to demand that the veteran Scott shall be cash
tered and that Horace Greeley shall be made
Lieutenant General in his sted with the editorial
corps Of the Tribune appointed as his staff off
GERS Such demand would be as reasonable
-" INC one already made, and com plianoe with
1t would work no grcatar evil to the country
than that which is now occasioned by its sense
less camor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-25

LATEST NEWS.


Washington presented lively appearance on
Tuesday, being filed with soldiers in different
uniforms, either fastening to their rendezvous,
or entertaining anxious persons with the Incl
dents of the battle. Some were almost sinking
under fatigue, while those fortunate enough to
obtain conveyance in baggage wagons or other
vehicles, made Il more presentable appearance.
The citizens generally dispensed their hospitali-
ties TO the soldiers.
On the Virginia side, things are fast being
put in order, and the business of repairing
damages to our commssar at and ordnance is
in lively progress. Boats are again running to
Alexandria.
Our troops are quartered in the entrench-
ments at Alexandria and Arlington Heights
with no prospect of an attack from the rebels
The adiutnnt of the German rifles who so
handsomely covered the retreat, says the empty
stomachs Of our soldiers caused the DISASTER
They had nothing but dry biscuit to eat all day
Sunday. The want of proper food exhausted
them, and left them in no try for fighting.
Col. Ernstein of the Pennsylvania 2Gth, re-
turned to the battle field about | o'clock Sun
day night, and brought off six pieces of anille-
ry, which he delivered to the commanding oiIi-
Ger of the Potomac, Monday evening. Col.
Ernstein reports the field as clear-not an enc
my in sight,
Major Harris went with flag of truce on
tuesday to recover the body of Col. Cameron.
The rebels did not follow our retrcating fore
es after they reached Bulls Run.
.Centerville was occupied Monday night by
virginia cavalry. Their scouts reached to Fair
fax Court House They are very industriously
engaged in picking up knapsacks, canteens, &c,
IN the road. There is no prospect of the trait
ors advancing to make any attack.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-25
Gen. GEO. B. KELLOGG, !
Brattlt boro. {

,zg-A telegraphic dispatch from John S. Tyler,
LIST Lieutenant Company c, 2nd Regiment Yer
mont Militia, Which company was from this
place, states that the company was terribly cut
up in the battle on Sunday three ,oere killed,
ten. acre rounded, and thirty missing. OF the
missing some may have been killed others
wounded, others will doubtless be heard from
soon. No names were given.
A subsequent dispatch informs us that Capt.
f. A. Todd of Company c, was wounded by
being shot through the neck with a minnie ball.
His wound is not considered as very dangerous
and he is doing well in his quarter, at the Wash
ington Infrmary.
John d. Todd, the father of the Captain of
Company c, left for Washington Wednesday
morning. With him went Linus p Dickinson
who carried funds furnished by our town au-
thorities to aid the sick and wounded.
Adispatch from Hon. J. S. Morrill, to Gen. G.
b. Kellogg states that Corporals Russell H.
Benjamin and Elijah l.. Keables were killed in
the fight at Bulls Run on Sunday. They were
both men who would do their duty to the last
The same dispatch says that Capt. Todd is doing
well.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-25

The following letter has been handed us by
the party to whom it is addressed, and we take
pleasure in complying with the request for its
publication
TowNsHEND, July ODD, 1861.
DEAR SIR The generous sympathy mani
Tested by the people of Brattcboro in our re-
cent afflictiOn and the honor bestowed upon the
remains of my son on our arrival from Wash
ington, at the Brattleboro Depot, considering
that he was but private in the army, has
affected myself and family with sentiments of
sincere gratitude.
We thank you, personally, for the part you
acted in conducting the arrangements ; and per-
init US through you, to convey the same senti-
ments to the Home Guards, the Brattleboro
Conct Band and to all the sympathizing friends
who participated in the ceremonies of that mel
ancholy occasion. Those manifestations, and
like feelings evinced by the citizens of Towns
bend on our arrival home, have done much to
assuage our grief You will oblige myself and
family by making these sentiments known in
such manner as you may deem most appro-
pirate. Very truly yours,
ABISHAI STODDARD.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-25
TuE TH1RD REGIMEnIrr GnNu

The Third Regiment Vermont Volunteers
left st. Johnsbury yesterday, "wednesday,
morning under orders to report to the com.
handing officer of the department of MARYLAND
at Baltimore. The troops passed through this
village about two O'Clock on their way to New
Haven, at which place they will proceed by
steamboat TO jersey City and thence by rail to
Baltimore.
The voxed question, "Who is to command
the RegimentP' is in fair way of satisfactory
solution. Capt. VIM. I. Smith of the U. S.
Typographical Engineers, native of St. Al
bans, has temporarily assumed the command,
and if Gas is quite likely he can be assured of
returning TO his post in the regular army at the
close of the war, he will retain the command of
the Regiment Capt. Smith has been stopping
in this village few days, and he has favorably
impressed all who have made his acquaintance
with convictions Of the fitness Of the appoint
ment lie graduated at West Point in 1916
and is spoken of by those competent to Judge
of his qualifications as in every respect a supe-
nor officer The troops are fortunate in obtain
ing such leader whose appointment is alike
crediable to himself and the state.
The Regiment is armed with the Enfield rifle
and bayonet These arms were procured at an
expense Of about $4,000. The Regiment is
also fully provided with horse, baggage wagons,
&C., and is in all respects fully
armed and equipped. In material it is fully
equal if not superior to either of the others
that have gone from the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-25

be read before the citizens of Poutney, con-
sisting mainly of lively, oh-hand sketches of
eminent men, natives and residents Of that
town.
Hon. r. w. Clark introduced the following
resolution, which was adopted.
Resolred, That the thanks Of this Society be re-
turned to the Rev. Addison Brown, and to Henry
Clark ESQ., for the able and interesting addresses pro-
nouncod by them at this meeting, and that copies be
requested for deposit In the archve. Of the Society
for future use and reference
a. ID. Hagar Esq, proposed the following
preamble and resolution, which were adopted,
viz:
Whereas, Vermont has contributed. and will con-
tinuc TO contribute literally in men and money for
the suppression Of the rebellion existing in our coun-
ry'-ahd' whereas, the Administration of the State
Government during the period Of the war, will be an
important record to those who may succeed us and
as there can be no time 50 favorable MS the present for
collecting the valuable material for such n work
Therefore, Resoired That the Hon. Daniel Necd
ham be requested to prepare for publication. under
the auspices Of this Society, history of tbe CON
necton Of Vermont her volunteer forces and her State
Government with the war.
The following resolution was, on motion of
ID. ID. Harris, adopted, to wit:
Resotced, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in an economical FORM and a COPY trans
mltted to each member Of the Society.
On motion of a. ID. Hagar, ESQ.,, the thanks
of the nonresident members of the Society
were rendered to the citizens of Brattleboro for
their courtesy and hospitality.
On motion, adjourned sine die
DANIEL KELLOGG, V. President
b. d. HARRIS, Secretary Pro tenn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-25

B.andon, ID. w. Taylor of Sherburne; Judges
--Alanson Allen, Ebcnezer Fisher; Sheriff
VIM. NJ. Field States Attorncy--!ohn Prout /;
Judges of Probate--Ambrose L. Brown, Rut-
land District, Almon Warner, Fairhaven Dis
trict. The Republican convention afterwards
re-assembled and elected a Republican county
committee.
In Windham and in Windsor counties Re-
publican conventions were called and held and
Republican nominations were made. The pro-
ceedings of these conventions we omit as they
have heretofore been published in TIE PGNN.
In Lomoille, Orleans and Washington counties
conventions have not yet been held.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-25
Gen. McClellans father was a Philadelphi,

Gen. McClellan's father was a Philadelpbia
physician and surgeon, who died suddenly few
years ago. lie was celebrated for energy of
character, astonishing promptness and daring
courage IN surgery. There was sort of mir
aculous intuition about his mind, which kent
him from professional error, and placed him at
the top ofthe ladder. His son, the General, has
evidently inherited all his fathers admirable
character stics-quick, cool, unhinching, and n
master OF everything he undertakes.
The IiidWe's correspondent says: 1t is sur
prisng that Col. Phelps, who commands at
Newport News, and who is too modest to ask
tor the honor he deserves, has not been pro-
NOTED.
AT Harvard College when it was announced
that the title Of Doctor of Laws was given TO
Governor Andrew the alumni applauded so yo-
c,ferously that the recipient of the honor was
Obliged to rise and acknowledge the enthusi
aSue greeting and when the same dignity WAS
bestowed upon General Scott the old walls rang
Nun W. cheefs such as they never heard before.
-! VlnS umeiy and audible act of the corpora
eI1 l1' names OF George Washington andWin-
u W 9oott We're according TO the statement Of
recipients Of the title of IL. j.
Capt ". +. Hart, of Burlington. has hoou
appointed Captain of Company h, nd SOD
ron Of the LIST N. y. Mounted Rifles Col a.
ham Van Nechten. Capt. Hart was ten vsars
IN the British service, was one of the sury;yoro
OF the famous charge of the six hundred nj
Balaklava, and fought bravely at Inkemann. No
various medals in his possession bear testimony.
lie has enlisted a number of picked men for
his regiment in the vicinity Of Burlington of
whom 10 are from Williston.
Five dollar counterfeit bills on the Bradford
bank, are again in circulation. They are well
executed on red tinted paper, while the genuine
bills are printed on paper which has no red tint.