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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-30
~ WITMER & wAsEIEGToN AUcTIo2 EzEIls

81 WITMER & WASHINGTON, AUCTL ol7 Z 2TT2ls
4 FIRST-RATE BUSINESS STAND on
IA KING STREET AT AUCTION.
ON TIL tuesday, MORNING, "a Of NOyoul~
Der, at 10 o'clock on the premises, We will
sell that VALUABLE STAND on the Birth
south side Of King street. between Roya! sE s1&aa
and Pitt, No 96, at present occupied By 9. B
Brent and NJ Bodenviescr, p feet front by 7Q
feet deep, with q two-story BRICK HOUSE.
and back buildings thereon. This property has
been in the same family for more than sixty
chaser will be required to pay for the expense o.
the deed, including Z. S. Stamp. Further par
tculars, as to terms on the day ofsale. oc24-eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-30
LOCAL NE " 5.

In cur Saturday notice OF a recoun,el = :
had occurred at the Mansion House Tie pr
ceding evening between Major Il: DIXON i anu
Or Maddox, the types, by a strange les ,
made us say the latter had been severely
beaten. This was 50 far incorrect as 70 p7
.ha evact reverse Of what occurred, as will De
seen by the following narration ti ,, =. 49,
s'1 Tn1s56 MAJ. H. T. Dixon, then living in Eau
an - -s shot and wounded DR.. !: =. MADDOX
quiz evening last the parties net in the
Dd f T tbe Mansion house when Dr. Maddox
nal aIted ~, p to Major Dixon and spat IN his face
Tse Major then raising q chair TO strike the
d. . 10 va was knocked down and beaten by hlm
NTH he asked the lookers-o on it there were e:
pntl present who would take the Doctor OF
him. The Major shortly after, with the ala a. O.
Tndae Underwood, procured the arrest OF ~ J,
Maddox, by the military authorities, ana &c
1 icons Consequently carried to the military prison
a ""7 confined in room with four soldlers, ar
r rn for thefts, as fellow prisoners. lie re-
roo;u in. prison for about halt an hour
during which time it having been reported TO
tho commandant of this military district, thar
bic lis wife was lying dangerously Ill at the hotel,
On on order was obtained tor his release-'7lth the
understanding that he was to appear, at some
t7ture time before military tribunal Tor trial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-30
By W1TEIER {; WAsEINGT0N, AUCTI0NEERs

EE2asz!A shall offer for sale, at public auction
9##l;I in front of the Ziayor's Office, on Thurs
day, November %, 1865, at y O clock H.. tho
two-story BRICK STORE HOUSE. situated OF
the Y. 4. corner Of Prince md Water Screets.5
Also, the three-story BRICK DIV KILLING
HOUSE adjoining, on Prince st.
Terms :--One-half cash, the balance IN ninety
days loot 27-tS ". y. CDNSE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-30

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all Descriptions
OF SHEIlF s HEAVY HARD " ARE
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22
EThe1nte Thomns Coruin.

We publish an absorbing account Of the
sISst Of earth" Of this1oved citizen o.
Ohio, from the pen of the Washington
editor of the Cincinnati Gazette. We last
met AIR. Corwin on Pennsylvania Avenue
the day after the Grand Review. To our
congratulations on his improved health
and appearance since his return from
Mexico, with his inimitable play of coun-
tenance he remarked that he was once
more happy man chat he, was out Of
Office, free from its Sares, mo longer bored
by office-seekers, had gone back to his pro-
fession with fresh zealand, pointing to
his law Office, added, "There lam always
happy to greet old friends, and glad to
welcome many clients, especially such
as have good causes and full purses" The
following extract from the private letter of
well known and much esteemed Cleve-
lander residing in Washington, warm
friend of the deceased, will be read with
unusual interest in this connection:
"Poor Tom Corwinl He .breathed his
q last to-day, after remaining in an uncon-
q scious state from II P. NJ, of the 18th
q I have seen much of him since 1 came
a to the city in June last, and became
Hmore attachedto him than ever. 1t was
g HtOuehing to- see his manly but cheerful
q struggle against poverty in his old age |;
.tand l had sincerely. hoped for the sue
"cess of some Of his business plans here
ffor thus he could have thrown off the
bonds of debt and returned to his home.
"But these obligations, which seemed to
press SO heavily upon him, are now can
celledp p7u ~ ~ 4IFR l1ra.7-
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22
VOL XIX--NO. SOS.


On motion Of Mr.. LANE the Committes
on Postofiees were instructed 10 inauire int
the expediency Of sbolishing the ffsnkine
privilege except upon written communica-
tions.
Mr.. STEWART called up the Senate bill
to secure the freedom Of the citizens Of the
States lately in rebellion, and addressed the
Senate in reply 70 Mr.. Summers remarks Of
yesterday, and controverting the theory
that the Southern States are out Of the
Union and been reduced to a atsrrftorial con-
dition. he also argued that the North was
not justified in forcing negro suffrage upon
the South while they held political ri9htf
from negroes in the Northern States.
| Mr.. WILSON replied at length in favor Of
the bill.
Mr.. WILSON introduced q bill to main
tain and enforce the freedom of the inhabi-
tsnts Of the United States, which was refer
red to the Judiciary Committee.
The preamble recites that Congress sub
mitted an amendment Of the Constitution
providing for the abolition Of slavery, and
official proclamations had been received that
such amendmen. had been ratified by thir-
ty-one out Of thirty-four States.
The bill pr9Xiassn that hA4t al layzo. nFdi=
ritory, recognizing the inequalities Of equal
rights or immunities among the inhabitants,
:
rendering it illegal to make or enforce such
laws hereafter
Section 2, Provides that the inhabitants
Of any State, without distinction of color,
be entitled to nako- -eonE-aets,- sue and be
sued, testify in courts, purchase or sell real
estate, and have equal benefits Of all the
laws for the security Of person and prop
erty.
Section provides that any person vioIs-
L., = - = -
Of misdemeanor and punished by fine and
imprisonment. PROCEEDINGS under this sec
ton in insurrectionary States may be made
in military court till civil courts are re-
established. o.
Section provides that defendants IN any
suit in any court, who shall claim any right
under this act by way of defense, such de-
PENDANTS may remove BY petition such suit
unto proper District OF Circuit Courts
Mr.. WILSON reported infavor Of the bill
He combatted the idea that the Democratic
party is coming into power, either through
the agency Of the President or Of anybody
else. 1t must have reconstruction time and
before it can govern this |
country through anybody. He had no fears |
that the President would separate from the |
party that elected him, and in which he il |
bound by honor, by principle and BY in !
terest He has made no issue with Congress,
and Congress has made no issue with him.
l thiRk it our duty to give the President 3 |
manly, generous and honest support, but to /
be as infiexible and just with the cause of |
impartial and universal liberty in the |
country. n-
Mr.. SALISBURY denied that he said the |
Democratic party was to come into power
through the agency of the President He /
said an apprehension Of something Of the |
kind scanned N exiat inai5e of the channbar
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22
LAKEFCOUNTY

A Catholic Fair, for the benefit Of the
Church, viii commence in PainesYille, on
the evening Of the 26th inst.
The Telegraph says the demand for
dwellings was never greater in Painesvills
than now.
Thomas Smith, of Kirkland, says .
writer in the Telegraph, raised q colt this
season which weighed SAB pounds at ths
age of six months, and 696 at seven months.
Prof. E. L. Youmans viii lecture in
Childs Hall, Painesville, January 6th, on
'sThe Dynsmics Of Life. /" p.
A Frsedmen's Aid Society has been or
ganized at Concord, Mrs.. John Murray,
President, Miss Matilda Winchell, Secre-
tary. In one Of the churches on Thanks
giving day, over $40 was raised for the
freedmen ssr -
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22

1
! held as retained Nbounties, $1l5,236, the
balance on hand October 81, 1865, avail
able to meet liabilities, is Sal3,7ss. The
amount held ss claimed bounties d merely
held in trust for colored soldiers or their
families. -
The breaking up of the old plantation
system has necessarily left the sick with
little sr no medical provision. As soon as
they earn money, and become better versed
than now in the ordinary means of self
support, they Will doubtless secure the
necessary aid.
From information derived from various
reports of military officers, inspectors, and
Assistant Commissioners, General Howard
arrives at the general CONCLUSION that free
labor, Notwithstanding the sudden eman-
cipstion ard the thousands of causes of
disturb csincident to the war, will prove
successful; that the Freedmen's Bureau,
or some substitute of itof saatonsl char
acter, will have to- be Continued, and that
the present organization of the Bureau,
With misunderstanding that it is not to be !
Psrnluneilzs is as good as he could suggest,
except as to the subject of the Freedmens |
Court and employment of civil agencies.
Some general system for providing for the |
aged and infrm is necessary, and i -,,-s,.i,l
be well to devote the funds raised during /
the war under Treasury laws for the
benefit Of freedmen, to securing sites and
for school purposes in different
States, and that joint companies, whose
'bject shall be to aid the poor blacks and
whites in rental, purchase and settlement
4 land should be encouraged By the Cow
'rnment and that the rights of the freed
nen to rent and purchase real Property
houlda be giaranteed to them beyond
question. ~ -
1t is estimated that the anount required
or, expenditures by the Bureau for the
seal year commencing january l, 1866,
EiIl- be sl1 ,7t5,O5O.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22
TRUMBULL COUNTY.

Ea--o- has raisad eI66 "a for the freed-
The Caroniels says that on Sunday
night sorrel mare, top buggy and silver
plated breast harness, were stolen from
Mr.. S. L. johnson Of Vienna
Henry N. Lane, Of Washington Terri
tory, is a subscriber to the Chronicle, snd
each number costs him two dollars ex-
pressage. The yearly cost of the paper
and transportation Is sos. That man is
9 friend to newspapers.
The Chronicle says: isThe number Of
marriage licenses issued by the Probate
Court Of this county, for the quarter end
ing December 10th, was one hundred and
twenty. Threc-fourths, at least, were
granted to returned soldiers, who still 60
n for union" -
On thanksgiving day, Mr.. Ephraim
Hayes, Of Hartford, was assisting at q hap
bafing machine, whom the abeater' fell,
striking his right arm, almost tearing i
from the body.
Col. r. W. Ratlif, late Of the 18th Ohio
Cavalry, has been brevetted Brigadier
General. BE was formerly Lieutenant
Colonel Of the I'd o. v. @. The ChTont-
eEs says: "Warren has had the honor of
being represented in the army by one Ma
ior General, Cox, and three Brigsdiers,
Opdycke, Burnett and Rstlif" Il might
have added, and one Colonel who shs1ld
have been a Brigadier, the lamented Hall,
ofthe lo6th.
The Chronicle says: 1.-TWO N'.le bodied
cars Of the A. & G. w. Railro. a mar
row guage tracks, have repla' old
narrow cars on the express tram OF the @.
& II. road A new and much more COM
modiOus baggage car has also replaced the
old oneIn.
Secretary Stanton has Just paid a visit
tn Gambler e-e.-a
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22
From New York.


NEW YoRK, December 21.-The New Eng
land Society of New York will celebrate the
anniversary of the landing Of the Pilgrims
on Plymouth Rock, at De1monico's, on the
evening Of the 22d. The occasion this year
will be one Of marked interest, the last four
celebrations having been somewhat marred
by the unfortunate circumstances of q ma
tiOnal character then transpiring. The fol-
lowing distinguished persons viii be present
tomorrow evening: Hon. II. MeCulloeh,
Secretary of the Treasury; Governor Smyth,
of New Hampshire; Ex-Governor Lane, Of
Indiana; Senator Wilson, Of Massachusetts,;
Rev. Drs. Beecher, Thompson and Bellows;
Generals Logan and Hancock; Mayor-eleci
Hoffman, Of this city; Mayor McAfichael, Of
Philadelphia; Hon. VIM. NJ. EVarts, and
others. Joseph H. Choate, Esq, will pre-
side at the dinner. The usual supply ofNew
England condiments in the shape Of pump
kin pies, pork and beans, IN addition to the
more modern luxuries incident TO o metro
politsn table, win be furnished.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22
Decline I'm Prices.

Though the prices of most of the neces-
saries of life are still high, it is certain that
they have considerably declined within
the last year. The following table was
compiled for R'nfs lferehdslts Maga=ine !
the prices for last Saturday having been
added BY The EUeninq Post: 40 81.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22
General News.
Railroad Accident.

PHILADKLPHIA, December 2I.-This morn
ing the Way passenger train on the Phiia-
dslphia and Trenton Railroad, from
Holmesburg, was run into when crossing
the Reading Railroad st the junction, by an
engine Of the latter. Both the engines and
tenders were damaged, but nobody hurt.
The train from New York has not yet arriv-
ed. It's probably detained BY the accident.
Temperance.
POUeHKEEPsIE, December 21.-The New
York State Temperance Society was organ
lied yesterday. General ]. g. Smith ofNew
York, elected President, also q list Of Vice
Presidents and 8 Board of Managers B.
F. Ives, of Auburn, was chosen Correspond
ing Secretary, and Rev. W. E. Knox, Of
Rome, Chairman Of the Executive Commit
tee. H sr..
Fire. -.-.,--.
ST. LOUIS, December Z1.-Numbers two
and three of City Building ON LeVee, be-
tween Market and Walnut streets, occupied
by Underhill & Eaton, grocers, Horace Hol-
ton, sail loft, Green 4 Co., commission mer-
chants, were burned last night. Loss on
buildings, 81, 1000 Holton's loss is SIS, 900.
Insured for S50,000. Number four, occupied
by Jones & Co., liquor merchants, Sherwood,
Kearns & Co., and Hatch 4 Co., commission
merchants, was also nearly destroyed. Loss
not ascertained. Said TO be insured Num-
Der one, occupied by Alkirs 4 Co., grocers,
Cole & Bros, commission merchants, was
badly damaged. Loss unknown. The two
latter buildings were owned by s. ". Wig
gins, and were valued at $75,000, and were
insured. Numbers two and three were
owned BY Robert Campbell
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22
NORTHERN OHIO NEWS.
ASHTABULA COUNTY,,

AoHIAbULA OUUNI I.
The SentinGt says Mr.. and Mrs. Burgess,
Of Jefferson, were severely bruised, or
Tuesday, while driving in carriage near
Ashtabula, by team becoming frightened
and running over and crushing their
vehicle
Capt. Frank Larrabee, Of Jefferson, has
been brevetted Major, for long and faith
full services and gallant conduct.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22
DipIomafIc Runor.

The New York Tribune gives currency
to arumOr, which it says originated in
diplomatic circles, that the French Minis
ter to the United States, NJ. de Montho-
Ion, having learned that the President in
his Message would use some strong ex-
pressions with regard to Mexico, and
would make demands upon France which
might place her in an embarrassing posi-
ton, called upon Mr.. Seward and assured
him that the French troops would be with
drawn from Mexico 'sin little while, y
and that Napoleon only asked for little
patience in the United States Government
It is further sisted that the French Min
ister was able to satisfy the President on
this point, and that consequently, the pas
sage in the Message on Mexico was modi-
fed. The story is about as reasonable as
that which ascribes to General Schofeld's
European tour deep political signif-
.cance. Both are, doubtless sensational. r
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22
Funeral OF Hon. Thomas COrwin.


A special dispatch to the Cincinnati
Commercial gives the following account
of the funeral of Governor Corwin
Tho faneral of She Iate Hon. Thomas
Corwin, of Ohio, took place from the res
idence of the Ohio State Agent this after
noon, and was largely attended, among
snurabOr many persons of prominence,
Senators and Representatives. The
corpse was dressed in plain suit Of black
cloth, and was encased in coffin covered
with black cloth and silver mounted, on
the top of which was laid boquet of
Fragrant flowers The services were con-
Quoted by, the Rev. Mr.. Lewis, of St
Johns Church, and Rev. b. P. Morris,
of Cincinnati At the conclusion OF
which the procession formed in the fol-
lowing order; Committee of Arrange
ments-M Messrs. y. G. WetmoreS Durbin
Ward, G. P. james, H NJ Slade, and
John Coon, Committee to attend the re-
mains to the burial place at Lebanon,
Ohio. Hons. RI. B. Hayes, Benjamin Eg-
gleston, Samuel Shellabarger and r. w.
Clark, the attending physician and Off
ciating clergymen, Washington and Co
| lumbia Commanders Of knights Tenn
| plarS, as an escort. 1hll-DedFere Is lOl-
/ lows: { Chief Justice Chase, Judge
4 Swayne, Of the Supreme Court, Hon.
William Seward, Secretary Of State, Hon.
Reverdy johnson, of Maryland, Hon.
Garret Davis, of Kentucky, Hon. B. F.
Wade, of Ohio, Hon, John Sherman, Of
Ohio, Hon. Richard Wallace, Mayor Of
Washington, Lieutenant General Grant
i General B. W. Brice, Hon. William Sea-
ton, Hon. R. c. Schenck, of Ohio, Hon
Thaddeus Stevens, of Pennsylvania
Henry Stanberry, Esq, of Cincinnati
Frank Taylor, OF Washington, Hon. r
P. Spalding, of Ohio. The corpse wal
borne on hearse, followed by detach
ment OF. Police as a guard then followed
Mr.. Sage, son-in4law, and Miss Louiss
Corwin, daughter ofsthel deceased, will
other relatives, ex-GeFeFRofs and. Con
gressmen from Ohio as in6ar1ers- mem
bers Of the House of Representatives, Flti
zens of Ohio, and OtIeri citizens. IN
remains were thus escorted TO the depot
IRON Thencea they left on the Western
train for Chic. v { 20 '5's' -
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22
Special Dispatches.
RECEIVED UP TO o'oLOOk, An
Especial Di.p..eh.. /. western Associated Pr.....
sHIPnEnr OF corror.

SHIPMENT OF COTTON.
NEW YoRK, December 21.-The amount Of
cotton shipped from this port for the week
are 1880 bales. The total stock import is
205, 900 bales.
FRoH Toronto -sf-
A letter from Toronto says preparations
are being made for throwing up strong
earthEorks around that city.
FsoN PANAMA..
A letter from Panama says: The indica-
tons are that Peru will declare in favor Of
Chill. She can send at once two screw
steam frigstes of 400 tons each, two new
very fast fifteen gun screw corvettes, be-
sides a few small steamers that would be
very serviceable in various ways. It is
thought these would compel ParGn tn con
raise the blockade.
In mails, the Cuba correspondent Of the
London Post says: 1t is generally believed
in official circles that Spain will push her
demands against Chill. England and
France will remain neutral, while the Uni
ted States will espouse the cause Of Chilli
MEXICAN APFAIRs-
It is thought that the expected visit Of
Empress Charlotte to France is preliminary
to Maximilian's return.
The Paris papers are strictly forbidden to
speak Of Mexican affairs.
oHoLKRE.
There were only six new cases Of cholera
and four deaths in Paris on the 30th Of No
vember, and on the LIST of December four
new cases and seven deaths. The total
number of deaths from cholera in Paris,
from the first outbreak up to the SOth of
November, was 6c77. .-...
-
New York, December IA severe gale
prevailed in the harbor, lasting all day.
and doing much damage to the shipping.
The wind still continued at nine o'clock this
evening, but with less violenees s
CONFEDERATE BONDS.
A letter from Washington says that the
Confederate bonds are being bought up BY
parties who are willing to risk the chance
Of their assumption BY the United States
GOLD NHKs.
WAdvices from Panama report the discov-
cry of rich gold mines in the vicinity Of
Tcmaco and Barbados, state Of Cauca,
New Granada. Four men in eight days
took out thirty pounds.
LOGAN. a-.sa1
General Logan's name for the mission to
Mexico is on the list Of appointments sent
to the Senate for confirmation.
OPPRESSIVE.
A gentleman, living forty miles below
Fredericksburg has laid before GsHsEal
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22

"a correspondent in ,CarroIton, Carroll
county, announces the election of two Un-
ion justices of the peace at the township
election in that township centre, held on
the goth of December. Il. A. Stidger,
an old Democratic pub. func7 who has
held the Office for fifteen years, was put
up by the Democrats, but was handsomely
beaten by two good and radical Union
men. Oarrollton is always true to free
dom and progress. s11itlF5h y
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-12-22


gen. Howard's OmciaI Repert-Hfsto-
~ Of the Freedmen's Bureau-The
fsueeess Of Free LabOr-The Neeessi-
ties Of the Blacks.
The Report of Gen. o. o. Howard, Com
missioner of the Freedmens Bureau, is an
extended and complete document. One
of the first official acts of the Commits
sioner vas to separate the Bureau into four
divisions: One Of lands, another of fnan-
cial affairs, one of record, and the fourth a
medical department. To each of these
divisions be assigned an officer and secured
erequisite number of clerks by appoint
ment and by detail from the ranks of the
army. Before the organization of the
Buresu the freedmens affairs had been in
trusted to officers of the Government
thereby occasioning diversity Of system
in different localities. A few Assistant
Commissi0ners were at once appointed
and sent to different States TO organize the
Breau, complete the work already begun,
and settle the important question of labor
just asfaf as Shs safety Of events would
allow. The Assistant Commissioners pro-
cured a citizen or military officer for each
district, county, or parish. The evident
hostility Of portion of the citizens, and
their ability in the absence Of the troops
and ciVil laws to outrage or take the life
Of an agent, hfndered the extending of
operations except by occasional inspection
by an oficer in connection with patrol.
The General acknowledes the hearty sup
port Of most of the department command
srs in organizing and carrying out the
plans of the Bureau. t
I The tenure of the Bureau upon aban-
doned property is regarded the same as
that possessed by an actual owner, except
that said property may be restored by
competent authority to its former owner.
a comparatively insignificant amount of
property is used as quarters for teachers
and officers connected with the Bureau,
and as hospitals. With these exceptions
al property in the hands of the Bureau is
held as means of revenue. By order. of
the President the work of restoration has
progressed very rapidly, and it is probable
that when the war terminates little or no
property win remain under the control Of
the Bureau. By this policy of restoration,
the expectations Of freedmen that land
would be assigned them have been disap-
pointed, and dlficulty has arisen thereby,
bat il has been overcome with compare
tive ease. Much embarrassment and actual
suhering have resulted from the restora-
ton Of property in use, and much more
l win result from the curtailment of the
Bureau. .
Not one fve-hundredth Of the entire
amount of land, of the insurrectionary dis
tricts, has ever been held, and had the plar
of assigning it to the freedmen been carriet
out the Bureau would have been unable
to furnish one acre per family.
Experience has shown that, as genera
| rule, it is better to leave the price of labO
TO be regulated by the demand.
Schools have been established, but tn
hostility of the white people to them
! ndisguised.
Congress, when it created the Bureau
md de no appropriation to ,defrag its ez
penses. It has, however, received fund
from miscellaneous sources 70 fhe smoIr
4 : soo7 ooe a,,d daanctino,. fha1 anloun