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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-02-27

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FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY p.
THE GREEN HOUSE AT MOUNT VERNON
WAS accidentally destroyed by fire last We'd
ncslay morning Fortunately, the building
WAS one, which in itself, had no association
with Gen. Washington, having been built by
Judge Washington, in 1917. The original
green house was burned in 1887.
The plants were unfortunately nearly all
destroyed or very much injured 1t IS hoped,
however, that the three old plants, the only
ones valuable for their association, may sur
vive There was no wind at the time and the
atmosphere foggy, consequently the fire did
no further damage
IN compliance with late Military order
some eighty refugees have reported themselves,
at Headquarters, in this place, stating the OBJ
;ect Of their visit They desire to remain, and
in most Of the cases they were willing to take
the oath Of allegiance.
Alexander Harris, esq, Of Lancaster, Pa,
who was recently arrested by the military au-
thorities and released on writ of habeas cor
BUS has brought suit for false imprisonment
AGAINST the persons who caused his arrest.
The late Capt. Nevett was one OF the Oldest
nautical mon belonging to this port, and COM
manded for many years a fine steamboat run
ming between Baltimore and the District OF
Columbia.
The Citv Council of Baltimore has rendered
the hosnitaities of the city to Gen. Mcclellan
Coal oil, crude, is quoted i'll Baltimore at L
conts, and refined at 4OlJ44 cts per gallon,
wholesale. +
Foreign Exchange is quoted, in New l DIRK,
at lSoQl9O.
! quantity of liquor in the possession OF
Bowie & Kish was seized yesterday: as contra
band, and the parties committed to jail
There was heavy fall of rain last night,
and the weather still continues changable.
The Z. S. Navy Department has received
information of the arrival at New York OF the
steamer Ottawa with the news that the new
;,on-clad (NIouitor) Nahant has arrived at Port
Roval in safety, towed by the steamer Georgia.
She made the trip for the most part III the
midst of terrific gale.
An attempt was made to shoot Major 6en'
Banks as he was about entering his carnage,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-02-27
FROM THE WEST,

: CAIRO, Feb. 26.-The steamer Wallace
brings confirmation Of the capture Of tho
ram Queen~of the West.
The passengers report othing Of importance
Much suffering exists at Vicksburg in con-
sequence of the interruption Of the river COM
munication cutsing off the supply Of provs-
ions.
It is reported that the iron-cad Indianola
had destroyed Confederate steamer near Port
Hudson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-02-27

Alexander Harris, esq, Of Lancaster, Pa.
who was recently arrested by the military ar-
thorities. and released on a writ of habeas COR
pus, has brought a suit for false imprisonment
against the persons who caused his arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-02-27
An officer of one

Hon. William Wright has been elected u.
S. Senator from New Jersey, for SIX years
from the 4th of March next. He was the
nominee of the Democrats. The peace resolu-
tons were passed by the Senate, and made
the special order in the House for the 10th of
Marsh.
Baker, detectives yesterday discovered lot
of hay which was being passed over the Aque-
duct bridge, Washington. In each bale theJ
found forty four bottles Of whisky.
G. NJ Dulaney Fifteenth Virginia cavalry,
Confederate prisoner Of war, was committed
to the Old Capitol prison, Washington, yester-
day.
For the third time in the history OF Canada
the Niagara river at It's junction with Lake
Ontario, has been bridged with ice.
Maj. Gen. Mcdowell has been ordered to
Cairo, to serve President of the court mar
tial or court Of inquiry ordered to assemble
there for the trial Of those officers accused of
improperly specializing in cotton
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
Executors Sale.

A CCORDING 10 the provisions of the last
n will and testament of the late Col. Thomas
Simmons, deceased. and in obedience to an
order and decree of the Hon Court f Probate
of Hampstead county. in the State of Arkansas,
made AT the July term thereof, 1868. will
proceed to sell at the late residence of said
Simmons one mile below Dooley's Ferry on
Red River, in said county o. Hampstead to
the highest bidder. Monday the I'd day of
November next. (lS63) the real estate. slaves,
stock. crop and farming utensils belenging tG
said Simmons at his death. There are 1896,
acres Of land, which will be sold in TWO TRACTS.
one of 6i0 aud the other Of 1856 acresIfach
On the smaller tract there are ! 50 aeres in a
b gh state of cultivation. and abGsf 500 acres
on the larger. These lands 2re situate i'm
mediately on Red River, tEe richest of soil,
and is one of the most eligible situations for a
cotton plantation abovyfhe raft There is
good overseers house, negro quarters, gin
house, cotton press, cribs. stables. lots, &c.
on either place. There are sixteen likely
slaves-men, women and children; seven head
of mules. two horses. 10 TO 100 head of cattle,
including work oxen and milk cows, $50 to
300 head of stock hogs, ten to fifteen thousand
bushels of corn, large quantity of fodder;
wagons, Cart, blacksmith tools, iron, gin
stand, corn mill. plows. hoes. and gearing.
TeTms-The land viii be sold for one-third
cash, and credit Of one and two years ia
equal instalments upon the residue. with in
terest Mt the rate of ten pos cent. from date.
The purchaser will he required to give APP
proved personal security. reserv NJ mortgage
upon The lands for the de. erred pay mcnt. The
slaves will te sold for cash in hand. The re-
nander of the property will be sold OF a credit
of twelve months. with ten per cent. interest
from date, the purchaser giving approved per-
sonal security. The undersigned VIII he upon
the premises till the day Of sale and will take
great pleasure in showing the same 10 any
person desirous of examining il, and would
also refer to ~. W. Andrews, ESQ and Messrs.
Hampstead & Williams. Of Washington, Ark,
FOR particulars. Title to all the property in
lisputab,'.
TH0S. l. JONES,
Ex'r last VIII of Thos. Simmons, dec.
Doole,y's Ferry, Ark. Aug. -, 1868. 32-l0
EsS5~ The Monroe Register, SFr%eport Ga
zette, Camden Herald, and the ArkAnsas Pa
triot will copy for six weeks and forward bills
to this Office for payment. =
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
OF NASHVILLE TENNESSEE,

OF NASHVILLE TENNESSEE,
Who will not only preside over the literary
department, but will have sale charge of the
boarding house. ..-.r -.......r.
Tie Trustees consider themselves fortunate
In having obtained as Principal this lady.
whose many years experience and success as
teacher eminenty qualify hes for 50 respc-s:
Die a position. Under her auspices, this
sttution will assume the character which ;
school for young ladies should possess, viz 1:
that of the family, combining mental culture
with the maternal influences of home in man
ners, morals and religion. No sectarianism
VIII be encouraged. but pupils will he care
iuliy taught the simple precepts OF tho Bible.
The wei! known healthfulness of the locality
the surrounding society equal to any in the
State, the commodious building, school and
boarding house under roof, all offer rare
advantages for the education of young ladies.
which the Trustees, with confidence, recon-
meni to parents and guardians.
Music Will be taught by competent teachers.
and more than ordinary attention paid to the
languages Latin and French. .I
The Principal will be upon the premises
from the lst of September, to attend to appli-
cations for admission.
Owing to the difficulty, at this time. of pro-
curing furniture, boarding pupils will he re
quired to provide their own bedding and table
ware, including napkins, towels, sc.
Circulars containing terms of tuition, hoard
&C., may be had by addressing Mrs. NJ. \.
Knox, or
c. NJ. HERVEY, President
1.. of the Board of Trustees.
Spring Hill, July D. 1868. - II
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
VOL. XIII
FALCON MASONIC
ygala and Female Institute,

YNHE Exercises of this Institution will be
/ resumed on MONDAY, the last day OF
UAGUST, 1868.
In again presenting the claims of the Insti-
tute to the kind regard Of our citizens and the
public. the Principal feels justified in annonnc-
ing that he has secured the assistance of a
corps OF teachers entirely competent, and tho
roueh, qualified, to impart all necessary in
struc ion, and exercise thorough discipline.
He has as9Sscured the services of Professor
George E. Smith. who will take entire charge
of the Musical Department. whose intention
and efforts will be particularly directed to such
q course of instruction as will prepare his
pupils 20 thorougy understand music as a
science, and be competent to teach 1t to others.
Persons wishing to take lessons on other in
strumeLts than the Piano, will be received In
TIE usc Class at the Music Room until the
class is fUl
Students received at any time, AMI charged
to the close of the session. No deductions
abserce except in cases of protracted Ill
ness. Fol further particulars, addre
J. 5. WATTS, Principal.
Falcon, Columbia Co., ARK. 3Z-4w
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
Governors Proclamation.
STATE OF ARKANSAS.

-
IL he NheriG's in tie serernl Conatie,
IN IL Siate cf Arkansas Gre,t,nq:
YOU are hereby commanded 10 open and hold
i an ,.c.i n the first v Nednesdav in No
vember, l'63, in your respective counties. III
the MAJ aer prescribed by law for Four Rem.
resent tjvee to the Confederate States Coz
gress- NJ iollows:
The counties of Benton, Washington. Mall.
son, Carroll, Newton, Crawford. Franklin,
johnson, Pope, Marion, Senrcy. Van EursL,
and Conway, comprising the first Congress J.
ional Dsbnlct, will elect one Representatives
The counties of Sebastian. Scott Polk. Sc
vier, Yell, Montgomery. Pike. Hemp~tcad. Ia
fnyctte. Columbia, Ouachitn Clark. Perry. and
Hot Springs. composing the second Congress
ional District will elect one Representative.
TIC counties of Pulaski Seine Dallas. Cal.
houi. Union, .Ieff,r bradley, Drew. Ash
ley, Chicot, Desha. Arkansas anl Prairie.
coihpos ing The Third Congressional District
will elect one Representative.
The counties of Fulton. lizard. Randolph,
Lawrence. Greene. independence. White. JACK
son, Craighead, Pcinsett. ST. Franci-, Criienieu.
Mississippi, Monroe. Phillips Cross and Wood
ruff composing the Fourth Congressional Dis
ri ct. will elect one Representative.
The election will be held in your respec;iy :
counties at the PAGES and in the manner pr. :
scribed by law.
In testimony whereof have hat
[ SEAL unto set my hand nnI caused I,
wv great seal of the State to be afiye,
at Arkadelphia, Arkansas, this tie tvent,
seventh day of September, a. d. 1863.
ii. FLANAGAN.
By the Governor:
% o. II. OATES, Sec. of State.
October II. 1868. aS.1w
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
Proclamation by the Governor
STATE or ARKANSAS:

m SIA Il Of ARh iNSIS.
w HEREAS, it becomes man in times of
w tril ulation to humble himself before. ana
pray, TO the Great Disposer Of events: and.
whereas. the people of this State are now suf
fering invasion and oppression from a heart
less and vindctive foe.
Therefore, I, Harris Flanagan, as Governor
of The State of Arkansas, do appoint THURS
DAY, THE 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER. 1858.
as day OF Humiliation, Fasting and PRAYER,
and do earnestly recommend that every one
who believes the Creator hears and answers
Nprayer will, ON that day, wherever he. or she
may be, in the church. in the camp. inrthe
shop, on the highway or at.tte freeide. at ten
O'Clock on said day engage in htrnlle and
earnest prayer that the Almighty will endow
us with wisdom TO do that which''is righ; aud
beneficial to our cause, with fortitnde to q, :
dure our .afIliciions without murmuring, and
with cohstancy and resolution to support and
maintain odr cause and country; also that He
will voucLsafe His blessings to us and our
army, and that lie will relieve US from our
affections, ami .rol, back the tide of invasion
from our beloved State. Persons within the
enemy's lines sbouldsengnge in prayer at their
houses as devSu;ly as though they were in
their usual placesof worship.
In testimony whereof. i have here
SEAL \unto set my hand and caused the seal
l00N/of the State to be hereunto affixed.
this lSth' October, 1868.
HARRIS FLANAGAN.
By the Governor:
o. H. OATES, Secretary Of State,
By J. A. Rutchings, Deputy.
| Camden Herald, Ouachita Conference Jour-
nal and War Times copy twice and send bills
TO Executive Office. 1872
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
$4,000 REV AEsRs.

DUNAWAY from the subscriber, about the
III LIST Sept, TWO NEGRO MEN. Charley.
abOu, feet high, very black, prominent fea
turod. left hand withered. Anderson, aged
twenty to thirty. black, round fnce, slow
spoken Said negroes took with them two
mules. one a tall lengthy black mare mule.
aged or years, shaved considerably by the
gear. the other medium sized, & or years old.
sorrel color. Any person taking up said prop
erty and delivering the same or any pnrt 10
Capt. John Wellay, Of Col. Morlan's Regt..
Gen. Prices army. or 10 DR.. James, near
Lanesport, with an advertisement mi said prop
erty. will receive four hundred dollars for each
negro. and one hundres dollars for each mule
or lodged in some Jail in Texas - can get
them. Said negroes, when last heard from,
were making in the direction Of Perryville
Perry county, Ark. Any information directed
to me Mt Madersonville, Mader.ou county.
Texas, VIII reach me.
L. b. ALSToN
tct. IL, 1868. 3S-l-
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
TO the People of Arkansas, Louisiana
...-. and Texas

Vour homes are now IN peril-vigorous eff
1 Iorts on your part can alone save portions
OF your State from invasion. You should con-
test the advance of the enemy at every thicket,
gnily and stream; harrass his rear and cut off
DIS supplies. Thus will you prove important
auAiiiaries in my attempts to reach him in
'front.' and drive him routed f1om our soil.
determination and energy only can prevent his
destruction of your homes BY vigorous and
united effort you preserve your property, you
secure lndepen ience for yourselves and chill
dren-all that renders life desirable Time is
now our best friend Endure while longer,
victory and peace must crown our efforts.
The annexed Regulations governing the foe-
nation of corps for local defence are published
Tor your information; and call upon you to
organize promptly under its provisions
E. KIRBY SMITH,
Lieut.. Gen. Commanding.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
PIantatisn for sair.

WLE have for sale fine tract Of Land on
W. Red River, consisting of Four Hundred
Acres, with half mile Of river front Eighty
acres are IN cultivation and two hundred under
fence. There are three framed cabins upon
the place, and lumber enough in the yard to
build more. The growing crop, consisting OF
corn, peas; potatoes, pumpkins, &C., will be
sold with the land if desired.
We are willing to sell at Fifty Dollars per
acre. Terms cash. Gold and silver will be
taken at par, but Confederate money pr ferred.
u''A' LEE CHEATHAM.
Lewisville, July Is, 1868" '-si 26-6m
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
SlOO REWARD.

DANAWAY from the subscriber, living ut
IL DeKalb, Bowie county, Texas. on the 23d
inst, for which will pay one hundred dollars
reward for his apprehension and confinement
in any Jail so that can get him. NEGRO
MAN, named Ephram, of black color, about
40 years of age, feet 2 inches high. heavy
set, round face, had OH a gray wool hat, white
jeans pants. and recently brought from Corley's
Ridge, and in all probability viii, try to get
back to that place.
ROBERT BEVILL.
DeKalb, Texas, Sept. 26, 1868. 36-4*
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
was Committed.

TO the Jail of Pike county, Ark. apcertain
5 i negro man. calling himself JACK, about
five feet ten inches high, OF BLACK color, says
he belongs to William Grady. near Columbia.
Tenn, and was carried to .glaiborne parish,
La, and hired to William Jackson, on some of
the salt works on Lake IBistenoe The owner
of said slave is requested to come forward,
prove property anjpay charges, or be will be
dealt with as the'law directs.
y J. L. HANCOCK.
33-tf Jailor OF Pike County.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28

MEN OF ARKANSAS. The time las come
VIII every man capable Of doing 50, must
take up arms. 1t is for the defence of your
homes, your iresides and fanilies Where Is
the man who will falter in such causr?
| am assigned to command YOU. Organize
as above required and report at once. Let
there be no wavering, no doubtirgs. no delays.
fou are called upon to defend your homes
against the tread of the invaders, and your
families from tteir hot, insulting hands To
AEMs, then. men Of Arka7sast a. you are men,
To ARMS
You are to be an army of .4rkdnsds-to re-
main on its soil-to fight against its enslave-
ment ard ruin. | am ready 10 lead you. and
this leadership | would not exchange for the
proudest command in the army
G. nae. then. from the mountain and the val
ley--irom your homes wherever they be-for
the sake of those homes and nil that makes
them dear. come. O. gdnize, and that quickly
Bring every arm thai you have or can obtain.
Let Us strike for our State. lis homes. its honor
and happiness, and its del'verance ~ certain
j. X. FAGAN.
Brig. GeA.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
TT Ark keg't Mounted Rifles
Camp Bowen, Miss. Oct. 1, 1868.

g2S- The New York Herald has the
following Of course it is absurd, SO far
as it presumcs that tile Confederate
Government has any idea Of dividing
its own Territory. That it has no pow.
er TO do, nor thought Of attempting.
But onr Northern foes may be well
assured there is this much in it at least
If a wise Providence should, in its
mysterious dispensations. give them the
power Of prolonging this war until we
become thoroughly exhausted, not only
the Trans-Mississippi department. but
the whole South, will throw itself into
the arms Of France or any other decent
government rather than submit to the
insuient rule of the hated North. No
gentleman, who has been a true South
ern man can ever ire voluntary sub
ject Of the contemplate and hateful pu-
ritans. The Herald SAYS:
One Of our Washington correspond
eILr IuEn4~iItS HS VIII certain state
meEts ,f an extra character, made him
by gentleman recently arrived from
Richmond. Ii is to the effect that an a.
lance has actually been made b.tween
the French emperor and rebel Confeda-
racy, by which the former undertakes 70
supply a navy and army Of 800. 900
men 10 the service Of the Confederacy.
and ne latter agrees to turn over to him
the whole OF the Traus- Mississippi re-
gion, embracing Texas, half Of I.ouisi-
ana and Arkansas. 1t has been rnnored
that vlce-president Stephens has gone to
Europe. Thsre is rtason to believe that
lie Is now IN France, that be is vested
with authority to close negotiations
with the Freaci government, that Louis
Napoleon has already formed an alliance
offensive and defensive.
For ourselves (and evsfe Aader Of
the Telegraph with whom we have con-
versed On the subject) we make this
confession Of faith. That We are in fa-
vor Of enduring all things and doing all
things. for the independence of the
South. That Ioss Of property or life Is
out dust lnthe balance weighed against
that Inaf years of toll and prk ion
are a cheap price to pay for IT, That
we hope, trusting in God, to accomplish
IT. But that if we fail at last, we offer
our allegiance and our territory to any
Euro oeaoa power, gnaran eeing to N
protection Of person. property. and fres-
dom of coasCiences.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
7 ANY AR D
AND BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTOR'

AND BOOT And SHOE MAkUF AClURY,
TINE undersigned are now establishing in
the name of RICE, ARNOLD & Co, a
LANYARD. at or near the residence of Z. W
Arnold. near the Little Missouri river. Per
sons having Leather to tan, curry or finish off
can have il done in the best of style at the
Tan yard by sending it in. Cash paid for good
hides at the lanyard or at Moscow.
We are also putting up Boot and Shoe
Shop, and viii! be prepared to execute all work
furnished Us in a neat and durable style.
C. o. RICE,
E. W. ARNOLD,
J. NJ. WHITESIDE.
Jan. Z, 1868. silly.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
To the Citizens of
zzeu,nstead County and Other

GOLD weather is fast approaching, and the
u army in the field will have to be clothed.
therefore appeal to you to bring forward
.vour Jeans. to exchange for Gotten Cards, at
the rate of seven yards of good Jeans forpn
pair of Cards. Good Linseys will be taken
and exchanged for in proportion to its value
will also furnish wool rolls and spun thread
to all those that can weave and will ray sew
eu+y-fye cents per yard, payable as follows: !:
For the quantity OF spun thread that is used
in weaving. one half of the amount will be
paid at the rate of six dollars per bale; the
balance in money.
j. D. THOMAS. q
Maj. & Manfg. @ M
Washington, Sept. 20, 1868. 35-tf
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
ARMY Medical Board.

HlHE Army Medical Board of Department
L Trans Mississippi, for the Examination OF
Medical Officers and applicants for appolnii
ment, will convene at this place until furthe-
orders. All Surgeons, Asst Surgeons, anr
Acting Medical officers, declining or refusing
to appear for examination will be dropped from
the service
P o. HOOPER, Surgeon c. s. A.,
Presd't Army Med. Board.
Washington, Ark, Oct H. 1868, 1873
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
IEWISVlLLE
Halo and Femaie AcadenrY.


T'HE Undersigned Informs respectfully his
Il patrons in Lewisville and vicinity. that he
will resume his duties on MONDAY, the 18th
of SEPTEMBER next. .......
The Female Department will be taught under
his superintendent by Miss VI. j. 0'HAGAx,
an accomplished and experienced lady. Miss
ALExINA FRossAED, Music Teacher. f
Circulars, containing terms of Tuition, and
all necessary information, may be had by ap-
plying to
NJ. c. MILLER, Principal.
Lewisvile, Ark, Aug. 26, 1865. 32-8w
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
Committed

ITO Lafayette county Jail. two NEGRO MEN
l. Frank, copper color, about . feet inches
high, blacksmith Manuel, black color,
about feet l0inches high, a shoemaker, who
say they belong to Col. Williams, near Pine
Bluff, Ark, The owner of said slaves is here.
by notified to come forward, prove property
pay charges and take them away or they will
be dealt with according to law.
F. NJ. WALDRR,
Sheriff and Jailor Lafayette Co, Ark.
Octe14, 1868. Cost of adv. 81 week.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
1E3CIllnerY for Sale.

ONE Steam Saw and Grist Mill, with everv
~ thing ccmIlete and in good running order,
has only been in use about eight months; also
a set of Blacksmith tools and eight dozen fine
cut lO-inch Files, and 400 feet gum betting.
Terms, cnsh, negro property or lana
AddpaSs. II. r. l.. MINFREY
LswisvIiic. Ark, Oct, :, 1863 37-4
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
Committed to seytar counsY ,yas,

ONE Negro Boy named JOHN, copper color.
" Said boy is about6 feet high. weighs about
$50 pounds, says he belongs to Taylor Forten
berry of Lawrence county, Ark. The owner
of said boy is hereby ordered to come forward.
prove property. pay charges, and take him
away, OF he will be dealt with as the law dr.
reefs .
'f a3ee sztoaH. C. PRIDE. Sheriff .
and Joitor Serier Co. Ark.
Washington telegraph., 1863-10-28
HrAnor,nrErs p1srp1rr 49, A.
n = ~ =" NT's LIs XII n VT AIK
Arkadelpliia, Oct. 2d, 1868.

ArkndeIpTia. Uct. q, 1868.
SPECIAL ORDER. No l73.
/. Brig. Gen james +. Fngan. r. A. G. s.
is assigned 10 the command Of Al the ArI,aa.
troops that may be raised under Generai
Order No. ~. Department Headquarters
2. This does not in any way affect his pres
ent command.
g. The troops raised under this order will
be rendezvoused mt the headquarters Of his
Brigade by battalion. company. or individuals
for inspection and assignment to duty.
BY Command OF 1t. Gen. HoLMEs,
J. +. BELTON,
1t. Col. and A A Gen.
To Brig. Gen. JAS. f. FAGAN. Com'd'g