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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-14
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SATURDAY EVENING. MAY a.

a1lv ruled very high Beef 25(@3o cts u 10 =
Vas, and Nnttop 20 cts.-for best pieces. Veg
etables are not vet plenty; sprouts 50 cts. e
peck lettuce o. 10 cts . head ; rad1shes o(7
g. cts. . bunch asparagus various prices, OUT
hioh Butter fresh print 50 (0 60 cts Inc
supply of fresh fish is not abundant ohad
sell for 50 CTS. 3 pair
The Superintendent Of the Aims HOUSE re-
norts the number of white inmates III that
Institution az twenty four and nine negroes.
During the year there has been tFteen deaths,
nine whites and six negroes. The expenses
Tor the last quarter were 81 297 and durIog the
year So, S32 The report states hau there has
;>aen received during the year Tor the hef'ei1r
q The aIr,,s house. from the sale Of sundly ar
ricles, sl72. 75 making the net expenses TO
the city for one year, So, 649.25, exclusive OF
the salary u the superintendent
The Washington Star OF yesterday evening
states that the Federal government uas made
reoaistioa on Gov Bradford fer the immedl-
ATE ser, ices of 2. 900 Maryland nilitia for one
hundred days, on the terms upon which the
Governors of different western States have re-
Gently placed their militia in the field They
are 60 relieve other troops now doing guard
and post duty in Maryland, who are TO 80 at
oace 20 the front.
aE2= The managers of the Orphan Asylum
lat a :ueeting held on the llth inst. desire TO
express their sense OF obligation 10 the gentle
men, who 50 kindly gave their time, and were
50 successful in collecting for the Asylum: A
vote Of thanks. was passed TO each d them,
and also ii all those who contributed 10 the
cause.
The j. S. steamer Connecticut has arrived
ac Fortress Monroe from Of Wilmington, with
the prize steamer Greyhound which she cap
ture3 On t. Re 10Th The Greyhound IS q new
iron screw steamer, Of about 500 tons. She
loaded and cleared from liverpool in January
last Her cargo conaisSs Of lO6 bales Of army
cloth, l5s bales and boxes, tie contents OF
which are unknown, soda, oar steel, lron, Gc,
The q. s. Navy Department has received III
formation by the Connecticut 81 the capture
o. the steamer Minnie, blockade runner,
built at Glasgow last year She was on her
second trim from Wilmington when captured,
with cargo Of cotton, turpeutlne and tobacco.
About $4,000 in gold was tound on board.
Lieut.. Lincoln G. Loftnich, Of the Confederate
service Who vas a passenger, is now prisoner
or board the Connecticut
On Thursday night the steamers State OF
Maine and Swan arrived at Alexandria, each
bringing up over one thousand wounded The
Columbia arrived at Washington yesterday,
With $50 more 1t Col, oodell, Of the Isl
Delaware regiment, and 1t Col Happ, Of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-14
DIED.

In WASHINGTON. at the AeadqnarC7's .r y
Co]one1 Commandment JOHN HARRIS. --.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-14
OLD FIRE ENGINES FOB SALE.

IN WEDNESDAY, the 18Th inst t:o a. II; in
~ o'clock, A. NJ, [ will sell, bS a t4~oot be-
front Of the Engine House on Royal - 5H1TS'E X
tween Cameron and Queen. tbree f ll,1,tsLan7Ted
IS unfit for use. W. - -rTio1cor.
nly i1--dts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-14

Colonel Commandant JOHN N~A 'IsH -
GLORIOUS NEWS at a. SchW,a - : s1 ~.
" King street! He has Just open1e;dd TX mrs,
and most splendid assortment o. oo ~. The
that was ever before offered III fniS 1' Costs
and onJ"p Rsg Inns that ever You saw A. 50:
g. fine SICK Of Dress Goods and l@rs ;sa ~
sortment of Cottons, Flannels AND gret 4 ;'"",
other new things too numerous to 'oan .are Of
Cali and see for yourself at the cheap s 14-t:
H. SchwarZ. 80
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12

From the =. r. Argus OIL SatuCuay.J
The mining share market has exhibited
considerable animation this week, and with
one or two exceptions, all stocks have ad-
vanced. A number of low-priced shares have
been very active, and were largely dealt in.
A decidedly better feeling is apparent among
dealers-many of whom predict better times
at an early day.
Gould & Curry declined during the week
from 81 ,426, ex dividend, to 81 200, but rose
to 81 ,225 bid, Sl,230 asked at the close
This Company are working up some IS tons
of fair ore per day, most Of which is taken
from the shafts sunk from the lower level
No change has taken place recently in the
character of the mine.
Savage rose from 81 300, dividend on, to
1850, ex dividend, and fell yesterday to
Sl,325, seller 80. A dividend of SIS per
share is spoken Of far the ensuing month.
Receipts Of bullion continue very large.
Potosi fell to $3.50, rose to $3.50, and then
receded to $500, at about which rate it is
now held. The injunction suit of this Com
pany VS.. the Bajazet will be heard on Mon
day next BY Judge Mesick, as Referee.
Chollar has been in decided request the
past few days, advancing from $3.50 to $675,
and some so feet were sold at these rates.
The South mine is now said to show large
body of fine ore, and the North mine is also
looking we'll. The drift from the main shaft
has reached the clay wall of the ledge in the
fifth level, 63 feet deeper than the present
operations in the fourth level.
Hale 4 Norcross declined from $3.50 to
S475. The prospects of this Company are
said to be more fattering. Yellow Jacket
sold yesterday at $40. Belcher is offered at
SITS, and Uncle Sam at $50.
ssImperial is in better favor, and rose from
$40 to $l431. The yield Of the Company's
ground is now larger than it has ever been,
and dividend Of $40 per share will probably
be paid for the current month.
Sheba declined this week from $95 to $50,
but is frmer at the close, $40 being bid
We learn that the Company's new mill is
success, and can economically treat the most
refractory ore taken from this mine.
Wide West is now the favorite low-priced
stock at the Board, and more than 1000
shares were sold this week, advancing from
So to Ss24, and closing at about $50. 1t is
said that the mine is now looking better than
for twelve months past, and that the large
quantities of good pay ore found will keep
the mill steadily at work for some time to
come.
Burning Moscow has been active, rising
from Sl9t to %, and closing at $40. North
American has been steady at $25, and Ante
lope at Sl3 and $l4.
North Ophir rose from Sl61 to 1923 and
SIS. Daney advanced from $50 to $35 (;
and Santa Rosa from SSl7 to $50.
Lady Bryan was largely dealt in, and more
than 200 shares were sold, rising from S5
to 81, declining to about s..
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12
Financial.

The following is the " Financial " article
last Saturdays, S. F. Argus.
The Money Market has presented this week
no material change. Bankers and others
continue to report fair demand, but this re-
uuirement is met with favorable response
If the security rendered is acceptable. Good
short commercial paper is readily negotiated
at Ii per cent. per month, and some loans of
a miscellaneous character have been made at
the same rate Of interest upon first class col
lateral. The available means of bankers,
capitalists, and others, is, we think, larger
than at any other period in the history Of this
city, and the legitimate wants Of the commu-
nifty are certainly no greater than they have
been. The mercantile classes and business
men generally have, upon the whole, done as
well as could have been expected this year,
and are measurably comfortable, notwith-
standing the interior is largely delinquent to
many Of them. Few or no failures have &C.
CURED in commercial circles, and the serious
decline in mining shares during the past six
months, has not entailed the disasters that
were predicted, but small number of this
class being obliged to succumb to the pres
sure. There is likely to be no pressure in the
money market in view Of all these circum-
stances.
The Eastern Exchange Market has not de-
fined itself as yet for Mondays steamer.
Currency Bills will probably be lower under
the decline in gold at the East. There will
be no variation in the rates for Geographic
transfers or in drafts payable in coin.
Legal Tender notes have risen this week
from AZ to 45. The latest telegraphic advices
from New York of this mornings date quote
GOLD Mt 2S3 3d..
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12
The Union PariY.

Never, since the organization of the Union
Party, have the prospects Of electing its can
didates, on the National and State tickets,
been more encouraging than now. With
Grant laundering at the gates Of the rebel
capital, which sooner or later must yield to
him and the brave troops under his COM
mand, with Sherman in possession Of the
rebel stronghold of Atlanta, with Farragut
holding Mobile Bay, the principal Gulf port,
and threatening Mobile, there is everything
to encourage the Union cause and to demo-
ralize the Copperheads. With the fall Of the
rebel strongholds and the destruction of the
rebel armies, the last vestige Of hope Of the
Peace Democracy vanishesl in air. With
the overthrow of the principal strongholds Of
the rebellion, the certainty Of electing our
National ticket is placed beyond any doubt
whatever. That the rebel strongholds will
fall into the hands Of the brave commanders
of the Union forces, and the rebel armies be
defeated BY them, is as certain as that the
sun rises in the East. God Almighty has
foreordained the fall of the Southern Con-
federacy and the destruction of slavery on
the American Continent, and all the powers
of earth and hell combined cannot alter His
decree. The ordeal through which the Union
has been made to pass was necessary to
cleanse ana purify IL anu Nneu IL Suau nuNS
come forth from that terrible trial, it will be
as pure as gold tried in the fire. The weak
kneed and faltering ones, those who are wait
ing to see whether the Government or its
enemies will triumph before making up their
minds which way they shall vote, will read
the signs Of the times correctly, and if they
are wise will array themselves upon the side
of God and their country, and against anar-
chy treason and rebellion,
The platform of the party opposed to the
Government, its votaries say, demands peace
peace on honorable terms if it can be OBJ
tanned on such terms, but peace at all haz-
ards, and on any terms to which the South
will consent. The Government wants peace
also, but only an honorable peace; and Grant,
Sherman and Farragut are enforcing such
4 peace at the mouth of the cannon and the
point of the bayonet. 1t is more than pro-
bable that they will compel a peace long be-
fore the ides Of November. A few more VIC
tories, such as the Government troops OBJ
tanned at Atlanta, will compel the only kind
ofpeace which will be of any beneft.-NerGda
Gazette.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12
AN INSPIRED" CUsS.

In the California BuZzard's Roost, one
Of the chief movers was "Col. E. ]. Lewis,
ESQ.," the hero to whom, in days of yore,
John B. Weller. the Mexican killer, did
send them ll3 guns" The nomination
for State Electors being in order, 1--WE
quote from the published proceedings.)
"E. J. Lewis nominated F. L. Hatch, of
Marysville. He is Democrat; he is sound.
The opposition have powerful man in the
field; he is a man who has built wagon
roads; the kind Of man who commands
public confidence, but man that can't speak
to the people Mr.. Hatch is good speaker,
and a very popular man. Mr.. Hatch has
predicted that Mcclellan would be and ought
TO be the nominee of the Democratic party.
He is a Mcclellan man.
Calls for Hatch, -" Hatch"
Mr.. Hatch came forward and said he was
confident that Mcclellan would be elected.
He did not know whether Temple was the
strong man or he was the strong man. He
wished the Convention to decide that point,
and ne would be content with their decision.
He teGs inspired 6y God Ainai9hty to say
that the Democrats would carry the election.
No man should be taken into consideration
in such struggle. The speaker frequently
named the Almighty and limited that the
Convention did not think enough Of Him, in
such manner as to call out repeated jeers."
The Copperheads appear to have mo-
nopolized the name and services Of the
Most High for the present campaign, and
speak of Him with as much familiarity
and certainty of His cooperation in their
treason and rascality, as though they
were talking about Billy Mulligan or
Fernando Wood.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12
--latest Dispatches!
Nine More Bodies Recovered From
the WnAhoe-Eurther Particulars
About the Sufferers.

Nine More Bodies Recovered From
the WnAhoe-Eurther Particulars
About the Sufferers.
SACRAMENTO, Sept. IA party of
wreckers who left this city on Friday af-
ternoon, on board the steamer Visalia with
the Coroner and Jury, for the purpose of
searching the wreck of the Washoe, re-
turned on Saturday evening, bringing with
them eight bodies, which they recovered
from the ruins. One body was also sent
to San Francisco, supposed to be that of
G.. w. NickerSon of Alameda.
Of those brought to this city, the
bodies of Mrs. Hanson and her two little
boys, of Aurora, were identified; also, the
bodies of Frank Dustin and Mrs. Van
Landigham. Others were visible among
the ruins, but could not be got out on
account of the machinery. 1t is thought
the Washoe never can be raised. Herbert
Burgess, a native of Boston, Mass, died
at the Vernon House yesterday morning,
from injuries received by the explosion.
Seven of the sufferers are still inmates of
that institution, and strong hopes are en-
tertained for their recovery. Another of
the unclaimed bodies, remaining at the
new Helvetia Cemetry, was recognized as
being that of NJ. G. Pope, who was for
merly engaged in business on the Co.
sumnes river, and recently from Elk
Slough, Solano county.
Aside from the victims of the Washoe
explosion, there were eight deaths in the
CITY last week.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12
MNot PIeasant,n


Under such a heading the Sacramento
Union discourses upon the state Of things
political in this county:
The Union men in California, so far as we
have heard, are somewhat disguised with the
conduct of Union men and journals in Vir-
ginia On. T. and vicinity, who could not lay
aside their personal quarrels and prejudicss
in the face of the common enemy and on the
eve of an important election. The final re-
suit of their chickering's, as announced by
telegraph, is that, so far as heard from, the
Copperhead ticket in Storey county, the
most populous one in the Territory, is over
FIVE hundred ahead. The Copperheads went
in a body for their candidates, while the
Union men, or those who called themselves
such, could not sink their petty spites and
personal likes and dislikes for the good Of
the cause and the country. They suffered
their strength to be divided, while contend
ing for favorite candidates, and thus became
an easy prey to the enemy. The county OF
Storey, at the present time, is also supposed
to have the most important monetary. inte-
rests, as well as the greatest population OF
any county in the Territory, and it must be
4 comfortable reflection for Union men that
owing to their unwise and suicidal policy
tney nave placed their property anu nAut
cipal institutions in the keeping Of men
whose political associations are with the enc
mics Of their country, and who are not wont
to regard the obligations of good faith or the
welfare of society when placed in conpeti-
ton with their secession principles. 1t is to
be hoped that divisions among Union men in
Nevada Territory will now cease, and that
the last Copperhead victory has been won.
We have in this State some uncomfortable
parties in the great Union bed, and one or
two presses whose influence may be said to
benefit the enemy more than their protested
friends; but true Union men or journals do
not quarrel with them, but leave them Sc
verely alone, knowing full well that sooner or
later they will find their natural affinities aud
the cause of the Union will be happily re-
lieved. We recommend similar course to
the genuine Union men and press Of Nevada
Territory.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12

THE PLACER COUNTY VICTIMS. The
Stars and Stripes gives the following account
Of the Placer county people killed and in
jured on the Washoe: James H. Clark, for
a long time proprietor Of the stage line which
runs from this place to Yankee Jim's, Forest
Hill and Michigan Bluff, was terribly man
gled and died within half an hour after the
explosion. Clark was universally esteemed
and respected and his loss will be deeply de-
plored by this community. Williams, Of the
Jersey claim, Forest Hill; Marshal Porter
and another, name unknown, were also
killed. c. Grant, of Deadwood, who went
below as delegate to the Union State Cou-
yention, was slightly injured. Mrs. Joseph
Openshaw, Of Auburn, was on board but
escaped unhurt.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12

The CARSON FIRE.-On Saturday last
at Carson, VIM. Wartier was put upon his
examination charged as an accessory to
the parties who fred the st. Nicholas.
This testimony showed that he previous
to the firing of the building warned Moore
the proprietor of the intended burning.
Several parties heard him make statements
TO the effect that the building was to be
burned or blown up. The defendant was
allowed to make statement in which he
declared his profound ignorance Of the
affair, or having made any statement to
any one in relation thereto. He was held
to answer.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12

WHAT CoPPERHEADIsM Is Browns
Democratic Press publishes the following as
an illustration of the Democratic" princi-
pies for which it strives "The great
North, that was going to chaw up these
ragged heroes in ninety days, has no. mo-
Tiers sons enough Of them to do it in ninety
years, albeit they hire nation Of Irish and
Germans to carry the muskets which they
have been too cowardly to shoulder. These
ragged rebels are now fighting the cause Of
enlightened American liberty against vul-
gar and plebeian despotism, and let every
patriot cry, God speed them in their good
work"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12

COOP FOR PLACER. - The Mechanics
Press says that ]. r. Nickerson, whose or
chard is situated near the railroad terminus
at Lincoln, Placer county, has on exhibition
at the San Francisco Mechanics Fair, splen-
did specimens Of 1876 varieties Of apples, So
varieties Of pears, 100 varieties Of grapes, 40
of peaches, % Of plums, of figs, s Of quin.
ces, besides almonds, English walnuts, pome-
granates, and several other fruits, all grown
in the open air. A collection such as could
not be raised under similar circumstances in
any other country in the world except Cali
fnrnia
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12

Col. WArxISs.-A correspondent of
the liza, writing from Panama, under date
of Aug. 18th, mentions, among the pas
sengers on the Uncle Sam, our late fellow
townsman, Col. Watkins. He says:
"Col. Joseph Watkins, late of Washoe,
and once known, I believe, as the Watch
dog Of the Treasury" is carrying his three
score years and ten back to his children and
grand children; he is very feeble but improves
with the voyage"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12
Take Sides.


Now is the time 70 take sides; Ihere are
but two parties in the heId-only two-one
the great Union party, devoted TO the pre-
servation OF the Government and the crush.
ing of the rebellion, and the other the Cop:
perhead party, devoted to the destruction OF
the Government. These are the parties in
the fold for the Presidential race; and one
or the other Of them must prevail. To which
of these parties do you belong 10 one or o.:
the other you must unite your fortunes. II
you desire the preservation OF your Govern
ment, and the downfall Of this hellish rebel.
lion, then act and vote with the Union party.
If, however, you desire to see the American
Government destroyed, and great Southern
oligarchy built upon its ruins, vote the Cop
perhead ticket. At all events, take sides one
way or the other, and show your, hands.
"Let your light shine before men, and DO
not keep it hid in the dark: BE one tmng OF OF
the other. you are iol .nr Irs s. tps ~ a. "
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12
Forbes Encounters Two She Emil
nRnAhR.

- grams,
Forbes, of the Humboldt Register, was out
on the highway the other day, when two she
'uns came up out Of the dust and gObbled
him. He tells the story in this wise:
We met, and we parted;
And she was rough.
We were coming from Trinity, and decided
to travel in the emigant road, as the only
means of keeping the bride trail in sight, for
when in the trail, our horse kicked up such a
dust, behind and before, as to obscure it en-
tirely. We met team Of lean horses, draw
ing wagon fresh from the plains. The dust
was high, and the horses light, and we didn't
see them till we got to the wagon, where
traces of the motive power were discovered.
The teamsteress was woman. She hailed
US, and asked us such book of questions as
was never before marshaled, outside the
Shorter Catechism. She wanted to know if
the country was entirely possessed by Yam
KEGS; If there were any provoked marshals;
any barracks; if there was plenty of water
to wash the silver dust; il we used quicksil-
yer; If there was any draft; If Democrats
were let alone after taking the oath and
finally, If Brigham came here often, and if
the Mcrmons allowed other people to live
here if they didn't say nothing:
While the loquacious teamsteress was emp
tying herself in this wise, a good-looking,
healthy piece, apparently a sixteen-ycar old,
clambered over the sides, her alkali drawers
showing well from beneath short dress, and
lit on bank OF sand near by. Willing to
let our horse rest minute, we got down and
lit on that same bank, because it was near
by. The dust cleared off, and all was quiet;
for we hadn't started in yet after the old gal.
We satisfied her on all points, except as to
Mormonism. That was too good to spoil.
She then started in to convince US of the
wickedness of Mormonism, and the short
sightedness thereof. After skirmishing for
some time, and trying 10 surprise US, or turn
our flank, she came up with her center thus
"You can't make me believe it, and no.
body needn't try man isn't no better than
a woman, except for outdoor business or de-
ceit; and no mans no more'n good enough
for me nor that ere daughter O. mine and a
community of that sort y ou tell about won't
do-they're awfully split up at Salt Lake
there's Danites, and Heberites, and Joseph
ties, and woman fights; and they're gradu-
ally goin' to hell as wafnin'; and you'd bet
ter quit 'em afore the the glory Of God
strikes; for I tell you it'll strike, worse'n
lightnin' and sure as Christ"
Not till the senior had quit, did we observe
that the gal in alkali drawers had taken lib
critics with our person by putting dusty
arm around our clean collar. Mortified
thereat, and shocked inwardly by the old gals
talk, we quit, and got away; for Dan Ed
wards wasn't far off, and we didn't want to
be in his way.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-12

The ELECTION IN LANDER COUNTY
The RereiAe, of Friday, contains the fol-
lowing on the result of the election -
An the returns of the election in this
county, with the exception of Cortez and
Kingston precincts, are in. Five precincts
gave lS4 majority for the State Govern
ment, and six gave ll9 against it, leaving
Is majority in its favor, as far as heard
from. The polls were not opened at Ruby
or Egan Canons. Its generally conceded
that the Democratic candidates for the
Assembly, and County Commissioners,
hare been elected by very small majori-
ties; and also that the Constitution is
probably defeated BY 10 votes. R. Lee
son has been elected Justice of the Peace,
and C. H. Cowan, Constable Of Amador
Township both are Democrats"