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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-17
PUBLISHED (DAILY) By
EDGAR SNOWDEN, JR.
rs OFFICE-No. 104 King street. over
Stones, formerly French Book Store:
GENERAL NEWS.


The Washington correspondent Of the Bal
timore Sun says Military men here say
that there is no doubt that Gems Halleck and
Mcclellan consider that the Confederates are
strongly in force before them, from the cautious
manner in which the former are advancing
AS dispatches from Fortress Monroe have it
that Gen. Mcclellan is at Cumberland, it would
seem that he is contemplating an advance on
Richmond other than by Bottom Bridge, which,
by the military map Of the State, has several
svamps on either hand Cumberland is on
the Pamunky river, above the w hite House,
which point has been reached by the gunboats.
This route would be favorable for the junction
of McDowellS 5 corps d'armee, >
Abiding to the losss Of slave property, Gov.
Letoher speaks as follows: ''The loss to the
citizens Of Virginia in the item Of slave pro-
perty alone far exceeds the loss from the de-
struction Of cotton or any other species Of pro-
perty during the war Counties in Virginia
have been oyerrun, containing an aggregate
slave population Of 80, 728 by the late census,
and which at a moderate valuation, is worth, In
round numbers, SO, 600, 900. Such a loss
should not be permitted to fall upon people, il
it can by any proper means be prevented. "
Isaac Newton, at present connected with the
agricultural branch Of the patent office, has
been nominated as commissioner Of agriculture,
under the recently passed law establishing a
department Of agriculture.
Gen. Wool has issued an order prohibiting
the transportation of merchandise or supplies
of any kind to Norfolk, and also prohibiting all
persons from visiting the city except on busl-
ness connected with the army.
The military authorities in the District Of
Columbia no longer interfere with the enforce
nent Of the fugitive slave law, but allow the
negroes to be returned to their owners under a
proper writ
A dispatch dated Strasburg, May 16, says:
Yesterday afternoon a band Of about three
hund ed mounted guerillas made a dash on the
railroad guard beyond Front Royal, killed one
and took fourteen prisoners-all belonging to
the Twenty eighth Pennsylvania regiment =
During the week ending the lst instant there
We're cleared at Cumberland, Md, % boats car
rymg 3,OS2 tons Of coal. AS no coal IS arriv-
ing at Georgetown, D. c., it is feared the canal
has been damaged by the late freshets
Ey the passage Of the homestead bill, the y.
.. government is not only deprived Of revenue
from sales Of public lands to the amount Of two
or t11ree millions Of dollars, but It's operation
Will nave the effect to largely increase expcndi-
tures on land account,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-17

1ne 1NaLlOnal lntellIgencer, discussing the ru-
mors offoreign intervention in American affairs
says:-SsTo any ''moral Intervention of these
Powers, having for It's object to effect recon
citation of the beigerent parties on the basis
Of the Union and the Constitution, there could of
course be no possible objection in the mind of
any humane or patriotic. citizen But any In
tervention which proposes to put an end to the
pending war because that war compromises the
industrial interests Of Europe, and which, in
this view shall ask the United States to acQu-
esce in the dissection Of their territory, will be
an intervention that involves the practical mill
tary alliance of England and France with the
so-called Confederate States 'a.s1
The New Y York Journal of Commerce Of yes
terday, says Of financial matters in that city on
Thursday: market is literally supplied
with money, with limited demand The Of
ferings at the banks have not been as light for
long series Of years We have heard of sever
al leading institutions where the discount day
has passed withouta single note being present
ed; and others where only one or two notes have
been offered This leaves a large amount of
money In the market seeking employment at
low rates.
In the u S. House of Representative yes
terday, the Speaker laid before the House a
communication from the Secretary Of War, en-
closing report from Gen. Geary in answer to
resolution Of the House calling for information
in regard to the homicide of Robert T. Scott,
near Warrenton, Fauquier county, Va. The
report states that an armed party, headed by
Mr.. Scott and Mr. Mathews, went to arrest
TWO soldiers who were reported to be marauding
in the neighborhood, and on their attempting
to enter the farmhouse in which the soldiers
were, they were resisted, and IN the afray
Messrs Scott and Mathews were killed, and one
of the soldiers wounded-the other making his
escape. The wounded soldier stated that they
both belonged to the 7th Wisconsin regiment,
and had been taken prisoners by the Confede-
rates. from whom they escaped, and at the time
Of the affray they were looking for their regi-
ment. They had, however, been committing
depredations through the section of country
through which they passed. Gen Geary, be-
fore the afray, having heard Of their depreda-
tons, had sent out squad Of cavalry to cap
ture them" .z& III o4T ~
A portion Of General Mitchelrs Division ad-
vancing from Pulaski, which is on the extreme
left Of General Hallecks $ army, drove the Con
tederates across the Tennessee river at Rodg-
crsyille, above the Muscle Shoals and destroy
ed portion Of their ferry boats.
The falling back Of General Banks force has
been followed by continuous stream Of Union
refugees from the Valley Of the Shenandoah.
= OWING TO disability resulting from bis wound
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-05-17

Ine i1.1=, MO news says UnaG MAJ
Benn -: Run !. of the Thirteenth Ohio,
reports: k>Il5 - u. iloh, is alive and getting
along we'll He was hit seven times, and is
minus seven teeth, a portion of his jaw and
tongue, his great toe, shaving from his heel,
a hole through each cheek, and a brush on the
shoulder
The number of sick soldiers in the hospitals
hereabouts, according to official reports, to the
9th instant, was 2, ,Stq-a considerable decrease
on the last semi-monthly report Many have
been discharged and gone to other points, and
others in the last few days from the battle
fields, ETC., are taking their places. .....
It is reported that the towns Of Burning
Springs and Palestine, in Writ county, Va,
have been burned by geurilla bands of seces-
sionists. These reports occasioned great ex-
element at Parkersburg on the Northwestern
Virginia railroad, as it was feared that the same
parties would visit that town .-...
There are at least four hundred cases relative
to runaway negroes, in Washington, pending,
and it is said that some Of the negroes whose
owners or their agents from Maryland are there
seeking theirrecovery, mysteriously disappear
ed this morning.
The rumor that France and England purpose
to interfere in American affairs excites consider
able speculation, and many statements are made
in the newspapers, In relation to the visit Of
COunt Mnrcinr tO Richmond ..-.......
It is ascertained that the order Of the assis-
tant supervisor of telegrams at Cincinnati to
the operator at Cairo was not issued by the
military supervisor at Washington. It was
issued by the assistant supervisor at CINCINNATI
under misrepresentation. ...
Between one and two hundred contrabands
are at work in setting things in order upon the
Arlington estate Numbers are employed by
the government elsewhere, but the cry is still
they come. Duff Green row in Washinston
is full of them, and many Of them decline to
work for private parties.
The destruction Of the Gosport Navy-yard,
together with the vessels lying there, was, on
the approach of the Federal troops begun
about 10 o clock in themorning. Fire was first
applied to the Plymouth, and In short time
thereafter every vessel was in flames The dry
dock was also destroyed, as well as all the bull
dings inside the yard, with the exception Of
some two or three near the wall, which were
not fired through the fear that the flames might
communicated to Gosport. About 4 O clock,
quantity Of cotton left behind was burned
near the railroad depot, and some Two hundred
and fifty boxes Of tobacco thrown overboard-
The steamers Selden, Kahukee, Harmony and
others were fired and completely destroyed du-
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odseklp Suite 8eeoro
Eastern News.

Ihe following is dispatch containing the
ohIclal report Of the battles il Maryland
We did not lose a single g1n or color on the
battlefield Of Antietam. Fourteen thousand
small arms OF the enemy were collected, be-
sides large number carried off BY citizens OF
South Mountain. No collection OF small arms
was made during the haste Of pursuit.
Signed, MCCLELLAN.
HaFpers Ferry Is now held by . large force
OF our troops.
Troops are also leaving Washington in large
bodies.
The Star says it Is generally believed here
that JET. Davis is about to send 50.0O0 troops
on forced march across the mountains to
W heeling, thence to Pittsburgh and Cincin
natl, then forming junction with Bragg and
Kirby Smith in Kentucky.
CNcIySATI, Sept 80.
Gen. Morgan left Cumberland Gap abou!
two weeks ago with all bis force. and Is sup
POSED to be marching in a north -easterly direc.
'tlon, which VIII lead him to strike the Ohio
river somewhere about Portsmouth He brot
away all his artillery stores and blocked I'D
the Gap so as to render it impossible
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Sept. 30.
Gov. Bradford today issued a proclamation
rendering earnest and hearty thanks to Nc
tlellan, and the gallant officers and men under
nm, Tor their distinguished gallantry in expel-
iing the rebel army from Maryland
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Is composed entirely of healing gums and vegetable
oils and herbs. 1t is perfectly safe for the most
delicate to use. car most sincerely say that
have never known any. however delicate, to be in
iured by it in the least. will continue to ask the
afflicted who have not used it, to try it for the
following diseases Ifthey are not satisfied with
its healing properties the money will be cheerfully
refunded by the agent where the medicine is for
sale.
If You have Pain in the stomach or Bowels. try
dose OF Pain Panacea internally, bathe externally
over the parts affected and you viii at once restore
the proper action and relieve the pain.
IT You have a Bruse or Wound, battle il well with
the Pain Panacea tour times day. 1t will relieve
the pain, and take out all the poison, and heal the
wound in short time.
If you are suffering from Neuralgia or Rheumatic
Pains apply the Pain PAnacea freely, and take
dose OF It internally, morning. noon and night it
will not only cure the pain, but will remove the
cause OF the disease.
If You have the Dyspepsia, and your food dis
tresSes your stomach after eating, take dose of
Pain PanaCea after each meal
If you have Cankered or Sore mouth or Throat
apply the Pain Pauacea to the affected parts and
Cargle the mouth or throat three or four times q
day.
If you have the Diarrhu.a or a relaxed state OF
the bowels take few doses of Pain Panacea. and
they will soon be restored. If you have painful
swelling, battle the parts freely and You will soon
relieve the pain, and the swelling viii be reduced.
II you have severe toothache. apply the Pain
Panacea on piece Of cotton, and bathe the gum at
the same time; it will stop the pain instantly.
II You have a pain in the Breast Side Back or
hldneys, bathe the parts affected morning and
night at the same time take dose of Panacea
internally
II a Mother has a Caked Breast, apply the
ram Panaeea as hot d it can be borne.
II you feel chilly or cold as though You were go
ing 10 have fever, take dose of Panacea.
II you have wound, cut. or gals on your horse
apply the Pain Panacea; it will take out all the
lnnammailon, and heal the sore in short time.
Sold by all the principal druggists and by
BEDINGTON q co. gents
4lG and AIS Front street San Francisco.
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MEDICAL.
FISH'S
NFALLIBLE Hair REST0RER
--.--- FOR. .....
Restoring Gray Hair to its Original Color

1T PREVENTS TIE HAIR FROM FALLING
on X cures oald0eSs. and removes all dandrua
and scar. from the head.
Il aiiays all Irritation from the scalp. II cools
anu reireSheS The head, and impayts 10 the hair a
healthy, lively Appearance
?. S.-The properties which remove dandrufr and
scuEf from the head allay irritation and free the
scalp from humorS, render this article invaluable
as lotion in all outaueoGS affections such a. Itch
Rash, salt Rheum Chilblaius, ErysipelaS. Ring.
worms. Shingles. Bites and Stngs Of Insects. and
all erupions Of the skin, especially that caused bv
POISON OAK.
The only genuine article Is pat up in PINT
BOTTLES and the written signature OF y. MILLS
the original proprietor and manufacturer, on the
label and wrapper. Beware OF all put up in dife
rent style, which Is COUN rERFEIr.
REDJNGTON 4 co.
Wholesale Agents.
4l5 and AS Front street. san Francisco.
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DR.. VIM. HALLS
BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS
Consumption -dsthma, -Night SsreGts. Splitting
Blood Colds Coughs ffueH-a, Pain
in The side and al Diseases
flE-- In.

y
Dr. Wm. Halls Balsam for the Lungs. in all
cases. gives the hest Of satisfaction.
Dr. VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs has wrought
more cures since its introduction than any other
cough medicine.
Dr. wm. Halls Balsam for the Lungs is endorsed
by your leading physicians Is the safest and best
remedy now before the pabic.
Dr. Vim. Halls Balsam for The Lungs is safe TO
use among children, and yet powerful in cases of
chronic pulmonary diseases.
pr. Vim. Halls BalSam for the Lungs brings lis
certificates almost daily Of its wonderful cures in
all parts O. the country.
The more striking proof Of the intrinsic worth
and excellence of Dr. Wm. Halls Balsam for the
Lungs. is shown in the rapiditv with which it be
comes general favorite with the people. There is
nothing Ot a similar nature bat what is soon cast
into the shade when the Balsam has been thor
oughly tested. The agents for its sale the country
over in ordering new supplies, are very enthuslas-
tic in its favor. saying: " 1t Is just the thing: it
acts like charm. its effects are truly magical.
The purchaser should he very particular to ask
for, and take none bat DIR WILLIAM HALLS
BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS, which Is warranted
10 give satisfaction or the money returned.
For sale by all druggists. and by
REDINGTON & Co.
Sole Agents.
4l6 and AS Front street san Francisco.
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SCOV!LLS
SARSAPARILLA,
AND.
STILLINGIA,
OR.
BLOOD & LIVER SYRUP.

IT Is HEREBY RECOMMENDED BY PHYSf-
clans To cure the following diseases having thei.
origin IN a disordered state OF the blood.
Canker, Ulceratons and Enlargement Of the Joints
Cuncerous Tumors, Eryspelas, Kings Evil, St.
Anthonys Fire White swellings, Obstinate Erup-
tons Pimples on the Face, rheumatism Blotch-
e Pos;ules, Dyspepsia, etc; spyhilitic and Mer
curial Affections are cured; Chiorosis or obstruc-
ton in Females; Leucorrhea or Whites are re-
lieyed by the use Of this Medicine.
The medical properties Of Sarsaparilla il con-
junction with Stllngia are well known BY all med
ical men 10 be the rest compound ever vet discov1
cred 10 cleanse and purify the blood and eradicate
all humors from the blood.
We have given the recipe TO most physicians in
the country, that they may know what they are
using and Will continue to send il by mail 10 those
desirols Of knowing the Ingredients entering into
ls composition that they may prescribe 1t IN their
practice.
This preparation stands at the head Of the list of
remedies tor curing all diseases arising from impu
rites OF the blood or diseased matter lurking in the
system
Thousands who have used the Stillingia and Sar-
sapara will testify is TemaT kable effect in re-
moving all impurities from the blood, giving tone
and vi@or 70 the whole human frame and restoring
a HEALTHY action 10 all the functions OF the BODY
The testimonials received in its favor from Inanv
members Of the Medical Faculty, would. were we to
publish them. I'll large volume
II j prepared under the supervision of one OF the
oldest and best practieed chemists in the country.
(Mr W ;. Merrill, Cincinnati.) so as TO insure
uniformity OF composition and purity in all the in
gradients.
As spring remedy. TO purify and cleanse the
blood, leaving 1t free from all humors and impuri-
ties, We assert with confidence there is no better
remedy.
Sold by all druggists. and by
REDlNGION + Gn
The weekly Butte record., 1862-10-04

A WASHINGTON dispatch to the New York
Times says that at an interview between Gen
erals Sigel, Milroy, Schurz, and Captain Ros-
ly, General Sigel stated that be was going to
Washington to tell the President that il bis
lSigels) opinion Gen. Mcdowell was traitor,
and be could not serve under him longer. The
impression was that Sigel would resign altoge-
ther unless he should be given an Independent
command
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known and approved by
and i noN re>orted To
the diseases for which il
Ii has cured thousands
years who had given up
numerous unsolicited
session show.
The dose must he ad-
ment Of the individual
such quantities a u acl
Let the dictates OF yoar
the use Of the Liver In
cure Liver Complaint. !
pepsia. Chronic Diarhea
Dysentery DropSy Sour
tlveneSs. Cholera Chol- +.
fantum. Flatulency
ness. and may be used .
nary Family Medicine :
ache las thousands can
uteS, If two OF three Tea
commencement Of attac K
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MEDICAL.
SANDFORD'S
LIVER INVIGORATOR !
NEVER DEBILITATES

It IS compounded entirely from GUNS, and has
become an established fact, Standard Medicine
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OgEGoN TEI sGRAFH IINE.-J. f. Strong
Superintendent of the Eoe. was in town this
week. lie informs rs that the poles for the
line are up from Portland to Canyouyilie
The contract Is let for erecting the poles be
tween this city and Jacksonville. The wire
for the line Will arrive II Portland about the
first Of November Mr.. Strong viii stretch
the wire from Portland 10 Corvallis as soon as
it arrives, ana 1t the winter proves favorable
he vii. duish the entire line by the first of
January. 1868 When fully constructed it
will be most substantial and durable Of any
on the Pacific Coast. Mr. Strong has exhib-
ited great energy in carrying forward this i'm
portant telegraphic enterprise Y5eka Union.
Tpg WISCONSIN DEN0CRArIo CoxvExrIox 49,
Milwaukee. Sept. T. 1862 The State Demo
cratic Convention met here yesterday, and de
clared unanimously TO sustain the President in
al strictly constitutional duties. denying the
right Of The people to refuse their support du-
ring the pending crisis, and denying his right
10 infringe upon the liberties Of the people
guaranteed bv the fundamental law Of the
lfand. About one thousand were said 10 be IL
attendance.
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Ferry Notice.
Mining Claim for Sale.

NOR SALE-ONE INTESEST IN rHE MONTE
Il de 0ro Mining Company's Claim, situated on
Morris Ravine, Table Mountain.
Enquire at the Claim.
0royille. Jaly l4th. ls69.-jyl9mI
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all who have used it.
with confidence in all
L recommended.
within the last TWO
all hopes ofrelief, a. the
certificates in my pos
apted 10 the tempea-
taking ii. and used il
gently on the bowels.
Judgment guide yoa in
viroator. and il viii
Bilious Attacks. DyS-
Summer Complaints
stomach. Hahitnal Cos
era Morbus, Cholera In
Jaundice Female Weak
successfully a. an ordl-
Ii will cure Sick Head
testify in twenty min
spoOnfnlS are taken at
All who use it are Civ
lVor-
With the Inyigorator and
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IHE REBEL PRIvATEER--By a letter re
ceIved In the East from the United States
Consul at Matanzas, We have a confirmation
oi Inc news that the privateer steamer Oveta,
BOW called the Florida, arrived at Cardenas,
On the 18th OF August. Her commander. John
y A Amt, IS reported to be down with fever.
a spanish war steamer Is there to prevent her
gong out 10 pursuit Of american vessels.
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VENHESE EXTRACTS POSSESS. IN THE MOST
q Concentrated form, the delicious taste and
much admired flavor of the different articles above
enumerated. and for all culinary purposes will be
found the most economical and convenient manner
of communicating the flavor. Be particular to ask
for the kinds prepared by US as there many
kinds in the market possessing but little, if aay. Of
the real flavor
Prepared and sold by
REDDINGT0N & Co.
4lG and AS Front street, San Francisco.
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WHY would the Confederates make good
explorers of the Northwest passage? Because
they know so well Davis straits.
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ALSO,
Sandford's Fami! Calharlic Pills,
COMPOUNDED FROM
Pure Vegetable Extracts.

And put in glass cases, air tight and viii keep
The weekly Butte record., 1862-10-04

A TuRNIP has been sent to the State Fair
from Grass Valley, weighing fifteen pounds
The weekly Butte record., 1862-10-04
MO OPIUM OR CALoMEL.-


DR.. WM. HALLS BALSAM FOR
THE LUNGS HAS NO EQUAL ASA
LUNG MEDICINE, AND Is ESPE-
CIALLY ADAPTED TO THE CON
THOSE SUFFERING FROM CON
SUMPTION OR ANY LUNG COM
PLANT. GIVE IT 4 TRIAL.
REDINGTOS ~ CO.,
Wholesale Agents, 4lG and AS Front
street, san Francisco.
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The Family CATH
tie but active Caihartic
has used in his practice
the constantly inoreas-
who have long used the
tion which all express
has induced meto place
OF all.
The profession well
thartics act on different
The Family CATH
due reference to this
been compounded from
vegetable extra cts
every part of the ali
good and safe in all cas-
Is needed, such as De.
mach, SleeplesSness.
Loins. Costiveness.
the whole body. from
quently. if neglected
Fever. loss Of Appetite
cold over the body Rest
weight in the Head. all
Worms in children or
great Purifier Of the
es to which flesh Is heir
ton in this advertise
The weekly Butte record., 1862-10-04

HoRATIo SEYMOUR has been nominated bY
the Democracy Of New York as their oandi-
date for Governor.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-10-04

ARTIC PILL j a gen
which the proprietor
more than twenty vear>
ing demand from those
Pills. and the satissac-
in regard 10 their use
them within the reach
know that different Ca.
portions of the bowels.
IARTIC PILL has, with
well established fact.
a variety Of the pureSt
which acts alike on
mentary canal. and are
e where "a Cathartic
rangements of the Sto-
Pains in the back and
Pains and soreness over
sudden cold. which fire.
end in 4 long course Of
a creeping sensation Of
iesSness, Headache, or
lnfiammatory diseases.
adults. rheumatism, a
blood and many diseas-
too numerous 10 men
Iment. Dose Ito 3.
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IHE balance in the State Treasury Septem-
Der 9th. was S343.80l.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-10-04
DR. Bakers Pain Panacea

4l6 and ais Front Street San Francisco.
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ing their testom0ny in it, favor
Mix water in the mouth with the Inyigorator and
swallow both together.
PRICE, ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
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PRICE, THREE DIMES.
The Liver lnvigogator and Family Cathartic Pills
are sold by the druggists everywhere. and by
REDINGTON co.
Sole Agents for the Pacific Coast,
4l6 and As Front Street, san Francisco