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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-02-24

Territory, makes this statement:-" Although
claiming to have population enough to entit!e
them to be admitted as a State into the
Union, they have but one paper published in
the Territory, thus plainly showing an mex
plicable desire to know nothing of what is 60
ing on in the world, or else desire to avoid
free discussion It is the first instance in the
history of our country in which so large a
population has been satisfied with one paper >
Gen. Casey is hard at work upon the new
system Of tactics for the African regiments.
The General is somewhat puzzled to know
what changes to establish between the white
and black tactics; but it is necessary that his
book should be completed Immediately; in or
der that the colored soldiers who are to replace
the two years men may beseasonably instruct
ed and placed in the field.
Gen. R. E. Lee's family consisted Of several
children, viz-William, Fitzhugh, Gusts,
Robert, Anrie, Mary, Mildred and Agnes. =
Annie died on one Of the estates Of her father,
situated in North Carolina, surrounded by her
mother and sisters
During the past year twelve newspapers sus-
pended publication in New jersey.
Hon. Sherrard Clemens, Of Wheeling, III the
olden times represented district in Western
Virginia in Congress and did what he could to
prevent Virginia seeding Since the war
broke out he has taken no part in public al
fairs until his appearance in Wheeling short
time since. In his speech he took extreme
grounds against the party now ruling the coun-,
try and vehemently denounced the proposition
to divide the state.
The New York World says:-S The Navy
Department., we are Informed and believe, is
in possession of startling information regard
ing frauds in the sale of prize property.
The Boston Transcript states that zone OF
our largest publishing houses Is about sending
the stereotype plates Of bulky octave vol
ume to England to be printed the cost Of pa
per in America being 50 ruinously advanced:
the work can be done cheaper abroad, reckon
ing in all the expenses Of freight, duties and
exchange.
Both Houses Of the Z. S. Congress have
passed the bill to prevent correspondence with
the Confederates It provides that if any per
son, being citizen Of the United States, and
residing in foreign country OF any citizen
thereof, without permission Of the govern
meut of the United States, and with the IN
tent to defeat the measures Of the government
shall, either directly or Indirectly, open any
CORRESPONDENCE or intercourse with the Con-
federate government, or any individual acting
or sympathizing Herewith or who shall coun-
sci or assist in such proceedings. shall be deem:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-02-24
CONGRESS. In the Il. s. Senate, yester

day, the committee Of conference OH the mis-
cellaneous appropriation bill presented report
striking out the mileage propositloa, leaving
the old law for the payment Of mileage to
members, in operation The report was accep-
ted and the bill passed The bill for the dis
charge of State prisoners was discussed until
adjournment. In the Houae, the CT 'mmittee
on elections reported unfavorably on the claims
of G.. L. Grafton, of North Carolina, and Jen-
nings Piggott, Of Virginia, to seats IN the
House. The bill for the enrolment and calling
out of the national forces vas taken up and an
animated debate ensued. Atthe night session,
on re-assembling the House resumed the con
sideration of the conscription bill, and Mr.
Sheffield advocated the bill. Mr.. White OPP
posed it. During the debate Mr. la]}andig-
ham characterized the remarks Of 1lr. Camp
bell as offensive, and calculated to engender
bitterness and severity Such threats could
not deter any one from expressing opinions
He would throw them back in his (Campbell's s)
teeth, and spurn and spit upon them:
Mr.. Campbell said it is significant fact
that the gentleman applied his remarks to
himself and colleague, Mr. White. He was
only denouncing traitors, which was his duty:
if Mr. Vallandigham was one OF them PerSo-
nal character he could not help.
Mr.. Vallandig CHAM [ yielded the floor as to
a gentleman, and not to blackguard.
Mr. Campbell The member himself is a
blackguard (Applause in the galleries..
Mr.. Robinson demanded that the galleries
be cleared. They had been insulted time and
again by army contractors and government
plunderers
Mr.. Cox said there was only a small num-
Der thus engaged-tool killers can take care OF
them
Mr.. Robinson withdrew his notion
The Speaker reminded the galleries that this
was deliberative body
Mr. Vallandigham resumed and continued
his remarks against the bill.
4 little negro girl, supposed to be about II
years old, who was raised near the eastern foot
of the Allegheny Mountains was brought
to Winchester, Va, a few days since by gen
tleman who got her for a song as she was sup
posed to be almost idiotic, and consequently OF
little value. But her new owner soon disoov-
cred that she was passionatey fond Of music.
and Dossessed wonderful talent in initiating on
the piano anything she heard played. She
would steal into the parlor in spite Of the fam
ilv or punishment and having soon learned the
scale. would perform most astonishing imi-
tation Of any piece that she listened to. Her
imDromptu music is most remarkable. She IS
ugiy, thick-lipped, cross-eyed and monkey
headed but when she sits up to the instrument
and without any running up and down the ga
NUT, she throws back her head, and her spare:
clav-like fingers will dance about the keys per
forming the Widest and most delightful strains
She seems perfectly lost, knows no stopping;
unless picked up and carried or dragged out OF
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,ona,s FORMERLY French ) Book Store.
FROM THE SOJTH-The Northern papers
Give extracts from Richmond papers to the
Doth inst. The Richmond Whig argues that
no tobacco be planted this year in Virginia and
North Carolina, but that every available acre
of ground be cultivated fer breadstutfs. Gen:
Houston contributed, Oh the 10th, 500 tor
the benefit Of The wounded IN the Galveston
fght. Nj, Michael Kenny was killed on the
10th inst, by d AIr. GoIsby in a duel near
West Point, Ga Both were Of Selma, Ala.
The Richmond Wing announces the landing
of twenty or thirty thousand Of Hooker $ army
At Newport News and Suffolk, and thinks the
movement merely means their purpose OF Sc
cuely holding these points. Theodore " hit
man was discharged under writ OF habeas
corpus, in the Richmond Husting Court, un-
der judgment ignoring martial law. Belle
Boyd was serenaded not ]oug since at Knox
vile, Tenn, and said in reply Gentlemen:
like Gen johnson, I can fight but cannot
make speeches. Captain VIM. Danron,
captured by Foyds army in Kentucky, and
another Federal captaiD are at hard labor in
the Richmond penitentiary, in retaliation.
WAR NEVs-A press dispatch from Mem
phis, dated Saturday last, furnishes advices
from Vicksburg to Wednesday, the 18th inst.
On that day the mortar boats Of the Federal
fleet attacked the Confederate works. three Cf
their batteries responding, 1t was soon found
that the Federal position was too much exposed
and it was changed, and the bombardment re-
neved but the effect ofthe firing is not known.
A dispatch from Aqua creek says: "A snow
storm commenced late on Saturday night, and
continued until yesterday afternoon, drifting in
some places from two to three feet deep. The
SNOW, on an average. tell to the depth OF about
seven inches The shelter tents Of the soldiers
afforded buE poor protection from the storm
last Light. The atmosphere was piercing}y
cold, causing some frost bitten extremities.
Previous to the storm the mud had partially
dried up, but now many days must elapse be
lore the roads will become passabe under the
most favorable auspices "
The fact that large number Of ambulances
We're shipped from Cincinnati on February Is,
with orders that they should be at Nashville On
5he 20th, IS taken as Indicative OF aD early en-
gagement.
lhe will Of Nicholas Longworth, OF Cincln-
natl, caves all his property to his widow and
Children His estate IS estimated from SIX to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-02-24

The will of Nicholas Longworth, OF Cincin-
natl, leaves all his property to his widow and
children. His estate is estimated from SIX to
seven millions. He leaves his widow the home
stead and an annuity of S6, 900, free from all
taxeS. The remainder is divided between his
son, Joseph Longvorth, his daughters, Mrs
Flsgg and Mrs I.arz Anderson, and his grand
son, John /. Stettinas. He gave his faithful
coIored servant, who has been with him over
twenty years, the sum of $500. To the chill
1ren Of = deceased sister he gives $500 each,
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-02-13


A MIXED CURRENoY.-The- editor of
the wapakonetta Democrat, in his distress
and anguish of soul, publishes the follow.
ing:
WANTED. Hoop poles, shoe pegs, old
boots, cat fish, saur kraut, corn husks, saw
dust, porcupine quilts, buckwheat cakes,
knife blades, marbles, watch-keys, match
es, guncaps, cigar stumps, swapping surtles,
old straps, walnuts, moving scythes, wa
gon wheels, drums, ffes, jewsharps, old
shoe strings, horse shoes, bees in the hive,
old pocket books, (full of money! postage
stamps, bank checks, shinplasters, good
bank bills, and all other kinds of country
produce taken at this Office in payment Of
subscription, ETC., at the highest market
value.
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-02-13
A Difficult Question Answered.

Can any one tell why, when Eve was
made out of one of Adams ribs, hired
girl was not made at the same time to
wait upon her? We can, easy Be-
cause Adam never came whining to Eve
with hole in his stocking to be darned,
button to be sewed on, or glove to be
mended "right away, quick now !" Be-
cause he never read the newspaper until
the sun got down behind the palm-tree,
and then stretched himself, yawning out,
!'ain't supper most ready, my dear?" Not
he, He made the fire and hung over the
tea-kettle himself, we'll venture, and pull
ed the radishes, and did everything he
ought to. He milked the COWS, and fed
the chickens, and looked after the pigs
himself. He never brought half dozen
friends home to dinner when Eve had not
anything in the larder, and 'sparagus sea-
son was over. He never staid out until
eleven o'clock at a political meeting, hur-
raining for the out-and-out candidate, and
then scoldiug because poor, dear Eve was
sitting up and crying inside the gates -.
10 be sure, he acted rather cowardly
about apple gathering time; but then that
doesn't depreciate his general helpfulness
about the garden. He never played bill
llards, nor drove fast horses, nor choked
Eve with cigar smoke. He never dined
at his club, while solitary Eve was rock
ing little Gains cradle at home. In short.
he didn't think she was created specially
for the purpose Of waiting on him, and
wasn't under the impression that it dis
graced man to tighten his wife's cares
little. That's the reason.
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-02-13

A SLIGHT MISUNDERSTANDING
l love you like everything" said young
man to his sweetheart, warmly pressing
her hand q
"Ditto,' said she, very gently return
ing the pressure. The ardent lover. not
happening to be over learned, was sorely
puzzled to understand the meaning Of
"ditto,' but was ashamed to expose his
ignorance by asking the girl. He went
home; and the next day, while hoeing
cabbages with his father, he spoke out
"Daddy,what's the meaning Of 'ditto?' +"
"Why," said the old man "this here is
one cabbage head, amt it?"
"Yes, daddy"
"Well, that ar's ditto"
"Rot that ar good-for-nothing gal !'
calculated the indignant son, 'she called
me cabbage-head, and I'll never go
to see her again. and fortunately for the
girl, be kept his word.
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-02-13

gaF Perhaps the most curious speci-
men of ancient figure weaving or embroi-
derry, now to be found, is that preserved
in the old cathedral of Bayeaux in France.
1t is piece of linen about 10 inches in
breadth, and 81 yards in length, and con-
tains the history of the conquest of Eng
land By William of Normandy, beginning
with Harold's embassy, A. D. 1865, and
ending With his death at the battle of
Hastings, in 1066 This curions work
was executed BY Matilda, wife of viii.
liam, Duke of Normandy, afterward King
of England, and the ladies Of the court.---
L is most beautiful and exquisite piece
Of needle work.
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-02-13
VOL VII mo. Z.

ing.machines, put his proclamation in
them, and set them at work with provost
marshals to grind out prayers for the ma
ton. They will be quite as effective as
the kind invented by Gen. Curtis.
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-02-13
SPECIAL ORDER NO. 2.

OFFICE OF THE PRovosT MARSHAL GENERAL, !
DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 10th, 1862.
Whereas, on account of unmistakable
evidence of sympathy with she rebellion
on the part of Rev. Samuel B. McPhee-
ters pastor of the Pine Street Church,
certain loyal members of his congregation,
about six months since, urged him to
avow his sentiments openly, and to take
stand in favor of the Government, which
he has refused to do, and has also pub
lished and circulated two letters within
the last two weeks, in which he not only
refuses to avow himself a friend of the
Government, but also refuses to declare
whether he is in favor of the success OF
tho authorities of the nation in their ef-
forts to put down cruel and desolating
rebellion. and has failed to remove wide
spread and increasing impression that he
desires the success Of the rebel cause =
and whereas, the said McPheeters, acting
with others Of the same denomination, has
used all the influence Of his ministerial
character to prevent the body ofthe church
with which he is connected from declaring
or manifesting its loyalty to the Govern
ment, and has refused to observe, in their
obvious meaning and intent the recon-
mendations Of the President Of the United
States to the !, various churches, and has
allowed the influence Of his wife, his bro
thers, and his intimate associates to- Sc
duce him from an open and manly sup
mort Of the Government into active sym
B pathy with the rebellion, whereby the In
fluence Of his ministerial position has
greatly encouraged the enemies Of the
Government in their wicked schemes fol
its overthrow, and is still exerting an IN
iurious influence, especially among the
youth and other members Of his congre
CATION, leading them to believe that ht
sympsthizes with the rebels, and justihe'
their cause, and to adopt sentiments q
hostility to the Government and to be,
come active rebels; and whereas, IN ! a
his course Of unfriendliness to the Coy
ernment, and sympathy With, and favor =
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-02-13
Mist&llaneous.
From the N. Y. Journal Of Commerce.
THE LINCOLN ADMINISTRATION
AND THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

We close the year 1862 with piece of
history which may well startle American
readers, and create apprehensions as to
what may be our fate in 1868. The fol-
lowing order has been made in the city of
St. Louis, city in these United States,
inhabited by people of a professed Chris
tian character -
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-02-13

ssr Somebody says thai physicians aro
the nut crackers used BY angels 10 ct our
souls out Of the shell that tsurrounds Them.
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-02-13
4oetital,

For the Southern Agis.
DAILY HYMN.
(Tune-''Marion.9
Written for s. 4. 4. B.
BY REV. WIN. A. WHITE.
Great Guardian of my youthful way,
To Thee at morn and eve pray:
O keep me in thy constant fear,
Thy loving care be ever near.
When trials and temptations rise,
Ny earnest heart shall seek the skies;
Thy blessing then on me bestow,
To cheer my life and lot below.
When sorrows make my soul Oppressed,
To thee turn for joy and rest;
My only Hope, my Rock and Might,
Defend thy child, by day und night.
And when my journey here shall close,
My spirit take TO sweet repose;
Till Jesus comes with clouds again,
Triumphant with His saints to reign.
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-02-13
BY REV. WIN. A. WHITE.

Written for s. 4. 4. B.
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-02-13

OFFICE OF THE PRovosT MARSHAL GENERAL,
DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI
st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 10th, 1862.
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-02-13
ONE DOLLAR PER .ANNU.M,

No subscription taken for less than year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-03-19
FINANCIAL AND CONNER GAL.
WEDNESDAY, March 1876 p.

Il.
Money continues very easy; on call it Is worth
q 6 per cent. Some money is coming in from the
country for employment, and funds which have
been used in carrying gold seeking more
honest employment. Debt certificates, old issue,
are steady at 9954 a "a; the new issue commanded
this morning 071a.
Gold was dull and lower to-day. II nuctuatcd
between 1891 and 1856, closing l54l1 bid. Ex-
change sold at l6s and 1879. The speculation in
gold and bills has been pretty thoroughly checked,
and, without great disaster will not be
vived in hurry. There is very little money to be
made in gold now either by buying or by selling it.
The stock market was inactive this morning;
prices show very little variation from last even
ing's quotations. The war OF the boards operates
to some extent against speculation; but the con
viction is general among the leading operators
that, sooner later the steady increase Of paper
money which is going on, coupled with the enor
nous increase OF railway traffic, must generate
period Of great speculative activity, with con-
siderable advance in prices. At the morning
board to-day Pacific Mail opened at a decline Of
2per cent from yesterdays price, and advanced
3L per cent. Erie was q lower, Hudson n, Har-
lem u Southern old / Toledo "a, Rock Island "a,
Fort Wayne ~. On the other hand, Pittsburg was
Il better, and Quicksilver rose per cent. CO.
vernments were steady. and so were bonds. At
the one p. M. call Of the public board the bust
ness, except in Pacific Mail. was light In the
afternoon the market was dull. The following
a. -.
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to the Supreme Court ut Washington. While that
appeal was pending September, 1862. they set
tied with the Milwaukee and Minnesota Railroad
Company and two three other defendants.
There were forty defendants in ALL the others
were not settled with. The Milwaukee and Min
nesota Railroad Company. that they might the
better carry this settlement into effect, made
motion in the Supreme Court. in February, 1868,
to have the second mortgage appeal dismissed.
This the Court refused to do, which has the effect
to postpone the trial Of he second mortgage APP
peal on its merits until February. 1864. The land
grant end Of this road ~ not allowed to partci-
pate in these proceedings. Their end OF the read
is advertised for sale ON April rs, 1862 The road
is now In the hands o. receiver, appointed by
Judge Miller, United States District Judge. 1t
cannot be taken out of his hands, except by sale
Of premises, until all the debts of the company
are paid or satisfied. The judgment debts are
about 81 900 000 and the farm mortgage debts
about 81 100000. Any party in interest paying
those amounts will get possession Of the property.
subject to the payment Of about 81 900 900 of mort
cages No party has vet appeared DESTROYS Of
taking the property OF these terms.
The committee appointed by the public board
to consider the relation Of the board with the
regular Stock Exchange to-day made the following
report. which was unanimously adopted
Your committee bog leave TO offer the following
report
The closed board OF brokers, opposition 70 the opon
board have passed resolution tho substance or which
TO subject such Of their members who may bust
ness directly Indirectly. at tho OF this assoca
tiou, TO immediate expulsion.
This resolution nhibis the members Of the closed board
from visiting during business hours, OF tho
open board many Of s members In the practice
OF doing and subject 70 the rules aud regulations
thereof Those members OF the closed board contributed
along with tho oher MEMBERS TO the support open
board and submitted 70 and recognized It's laws
Your committee do not deem any action necessary 70
be taken by this association retaatoy In It's effects
Offset 70 tho adopted by the closed board.
Both boards are independents organizations, aud may
pass enact any absurd, ridiculous sensible regua
lions, in their Judgment they may at.
II Is net the arst time in the eventfu history Of the
closed board that they have passed resolutions which
have not mot with public approval.
Tho committee note with pleasure the course taken BY
the minority OF that board who voted against this mea-
This minority composed Of highly respecta
BILE portion OF tho board comprising large proportion Of
Its wealth and influence. To those gentlemen we tender
our thanks.
And your committee, In conclusion, beg leave TO re-
commend respectfully they deem the action Of the
other board unmportan that further notice be taken
Of the matter. Respectfully submitted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-03-19

Married.
| GnIANDRas-TomN-0nT Tuesday, March IT, Alley AMBER
6uLANDERs, of the United States steamship Flanbcau
p ANN ToBS, OF Monrovy, Waterford county, Ireland.
No cards.
Glasgow and Waterford papers please copy.
MARvN-BRgEsE.--At Newport, X. l., on Thursday
March IL, by the Rov. Thomas L. Randolph, Josepn DANA
1ARvN United States Navy TO ANNE RANDOLPH daughter
a the late Thomas Breese, United States Navy.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Port Jefferson L. l.. on
Wednesday morning March Is, by the Rev. L. Stewart,
Mr. AUGUSTUS TREApwEIL OF Erooklyn to Miss CHARLOTTE
ADA PARSONS, OF the former place No cards.
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We understand that steps are about being taken
to adjust the affairs Of the Michigan Southern Rail
way. The road is now doing, and has been doing
for over year back, very large and profitable
business, has paid of all its floating debt, and has
large sum Of money invested in its own sinking
fund bonds, and applicable TO dividends. The
guaranteed stockholders are understood to be in
treaty with the company for a division Of this
money, and for some settlement Of their positonin
future. BY the face Of their stock certificates they
entitled to ten per cent annually from the date
OF the issue Of this stock-which, this summer,
will amount TO about sixty per cent-say
81 600 900. II is not likely that the company
will be willing TO pay or the guaranteed stock.
holders TO prefer any such claim as this. A com.
promise can probably be devised which shall be
equitable to both parties. II the company, for in.
stance, we're to pay twenty-five per cent to the
guaranteed stockholders in lieu Of all dividends to
June 1, 1868, and at the same time TO consent for.
mally to the guaranteed ten per cent being accu.
mulative hereafter, this should satisfy the guaran.
teed stockholders, and could be paid by the com.
psny.
The business at the Sub Treasury was as follows
to-day
Receipts. $40 s42 ~
For customs .s.....s.'.t...... 1900 90
Payments. ...s.s..s.s....s. 2l6O4 10
Balance .h,lbz,lt@ 30
Some OF the parties interested in the La Crosse
and Milwaukee road are under misapprehension
IA 70 a recent decision Of the Supreme Court Of
the United States. The second mortgage bond
holders, Eastern division, ia 1859, brought their
bill to foreclose their mortgage. After pro.
tractcd trial the Court allowed them one.hs,f u
their claims. From thu iu1gmeni thew sopesed
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Royal Havana LOttery.-Thirty per
SAINT premium paid for prizes; information furnished
Highest price paid for douboo and American gold and
siver. TAYLOR CO, Bankers, Ii Wall street.