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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-11
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servatious of the cold terms for several years
show that the icy wave comes down over the
central portion CT this continent, striking the
western States, and passes over the ocean IN
south easterly direction The cold wave does
not affect the Pacific shore; it comes down
from the Arctic regions upon tne Rocky
Mountains and then turns eastward, so that
the first news we have of it-days bet,:re il
reaches here is from Minnesota, Nebra ka aod
Utah. It follows the valleys and the course ot
the waters, and spends itself over the Cult
stream where it warns again, and rising as It
expands, is waited back IN the upper atnlos,
phere THIS cold air current is Just the
opposite to the warm water current when we
call the Gulf stream That comes from
the torrid zone westerly, and is turned north
wardly by the confguration of the lands as the
cold air wave is eastward when it strikes the
mountains, and thence runs along our coast,
affecting the climate OF the lands near it, till &c
loses Itself in the northern ocean and ice. SO
God has provided, in nature, tor heat aud cold
mutually to affect each other.
Important excavations have been made near
Pozzuoli adjoining Naples in the extensive
Roman Thermae or baths in use during the
Roman Empire The Whole Of the localities
were III perlect pTe5eTVatlo'', anu even tne
sulphurous springs were discovered which did
service to the Romans. Some inscriptions,
were found referring 70 the early time Of the
Roman Republic; others, ii Latin, from the
first century after Christ. None of the Their
mae at Pompeii are to be compared to those
lately discovered at Pozzuoli, either in extent
Or preservation.
General Whiting, who was wounded and
captured at Fort Fisher, ia The assault upon
that work, died at Governors Island yester"
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21
LOCAL NEW s.

We are not advocates Of sumptuary laws hoi
!, no favor legislative enactments relating 10
maximum and minimum rates OF prices, "''lo.l
onest;on some of our friends will remember agl-
tated their neighborhoods in 1865 Du. really
s,,ro should be adopted that will tend to
reduce the cost of the necessarles OF HE, Wnlch
in orr CITY has achieved point almost beyond
the reach Of people in moderate pecunlary cir
cumstances.
Tbonph -four has declined twenty-five cents
no, borre1 IN New Y ork within the past week,
tbe bakers in this city have, during the same
nor;od increased the price of bread one cent
ner nound-equivalent to rise OF $500 per
bbl Butter in New York, fresh Goshen but
ter is quoted at thirty three cents pound
while here sixty cents is asked and obtained tor
an interior article. The best porter house
beef steaks sell in Richmond for fifteen cents
nound but In our market twenty-five cents a
Mound is the price. So with fuel. Coal,
brought all the way from England, is to sell in
Richmond, so the papers say, at ten dollars
cart load which is ton, but, in Alexandria
Anthracite coal is selling at fourteen dollars
ton, Such rates as the above require the
meaps of persons in ahiuent condition, and II
the prices of the prime necessares OF existence
remain at their present figures we do not know
how the poor people of our city, and those
who happen to be temporarily out OF employ
ment, are to live during the rapidlylapproach-
ING winter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

THEATRE. The Theatre was crowded last
night with highly appreciatiye audience who
gave evidence Of their pleasure by frequent
applause The entertainment, consisting OF
gyrnnastic feats, ballet and pantomlme, was one
of the finest ever offered to the Theatre going
public Of this place. TO night is the last night
Of the present engagement, and the bill is an
unusually attractive one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

The 10th Il. S. colored infantry: Maj. E. Z.
Ford, commanding, are to garrison Forts
Ethan Allen, Corcoran, Richardson, Z. t.
Smith, Morton, and lIllinghast, on the 'lr-
ginia side Of the Potomac
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

The trial Of John f. Lusby, in Washington,
for an outrage upon, and murder Of little
Girl named Octavie Rousseau, was concluded
Yesterday by the acquittal Of the prisoner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

Owing to the high tides which have lately
prevailed, the Oystermen in Chesapeake bay
and the lower Potomac have been prevented
from pursuing their vocation with any degree OF
success, and consequently there are but few Of
the delicious bivalyes in our market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

T7DR RENT OR LEASE.--A TRACT OF
/ LAND, containing 1925 acres; six miles
from Alexandria, vs., Also the FERRY
LANDING FISHING SHORE Ifno5 rented
before the 18th Of November next, it will be
publicly rented on that day III front Of the
MAYORS office in Alexandria, the renter giving
bond and approved security forthe amount. This
tract is bounded on the east BY Mount Vernon
and Little Hunting Creek. is under fencing and
is in good order for cultivation. For terms ap--
Div 70 John " Burke; corner Of King and
Water streets Alexandria, Va Oc lZ-co3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

This morning, o'clock Mrs MARY C0GAN, il the It
year Of her age e Her funeral will take place, Tomorrow
afternoon at , o'clock from the residence q her ncphcW
YIN COgan, North Royal street
On Friday the 9th inst FAREWELL in Iondou county
after short illness JOHN Z. GILMORE. i'll tile 25th OF
his age. He kind ;ll uritu son. and IN fccti onatc
brother.
On Monday, the 18th of September. 1865, in Rochester,
Sangcmon county, Illinois, Dr.. L. l. RRiCE, native OF
Lou,loun county. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21
EARRIED.

On the 2Stl of September 1865 near [ilsboro Va by
Rev. S. S Rosze, MARSHALL NJ BIGHAM, formerly Of
Chambersburg Pa but for the last ten years resident Of
Baltimore to Miss CARRIE l.. CALDWELL, OF Virginia
On the Goth Of September the residence Of the brides
nnce by the Rev. Dr.. Fisher Capt. WILLIAM A. BROCK
ENBROUGH. Of Richmond county: TO Miss LOU B. BEADLES
Of Orange.
On Tuesday 18th instant at Mill Seat the residence of
the brides father BY the Rev Mr. Harris. Il. D. HARTLEY
of Georgetown, D. c., to NARY LYONS, Of Washington
county, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.- Frcights through
~ from Lynchburg and Alexandria to Balti-
more via Orange and Alexandria and Baltimore
Railroad without change ofcars.
On and after THURSDAY, 21st inst, freights
will be received and forwarded to Baltimore by
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad,
For through receipts and + further information
NppN' ~ J. F. LATHAM,
General Freight Agent.
VIM H. MCCAFFERTY,
sen 22-lm General Superintendent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

The Post Office at Markham Station, Eau-
ouiel county, has been reopened, ana q J..
Green appointed postmaster
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

The wreck Of the steamboat Virginia, be-
longing to the Old Dominion Steamboat Com
bany, vas sold on Monday, in Fredericksburg,
Tor $1,000. The ''Virginia, " was one of the
thirty vessels destroyed at Fredericksburg IN
AprlllS $50, By the late Confederate forces, just
before the occupation Of that town by Federal
troops, The wreck embraced boilers, mschl-
merry, &c. IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21
Auction Sales.
By wilmer & Washington. Auct'rs

By wilmer & Washington, Amct'rso
T7REESTONE POINT FISHERY FOB
4 RENT.-Will be rented to the highest BID
der, at the Market House, in Alexandria, Va,
on Thursday. the 18th day Of October, for tive
seasons JOHN ". FAIRFAA.
sc 3O-toc19 Executor OF HENRI FAlkEAA;;
0zx~The renting OF the above is postponed
until Thursday, November I'd, at y m pre-
c;so1v oct 19--dtd
Baltimore Gazette and Sun copy, and send
bills to this office. -----------
INDIAN HEAD FISHERY WILL BE
/ OFFERED FOR RENT on a lease for S
fishing seasons, to the highest bldder. at the
Market House in Alexandria, Va on Thursday,
the 18th October, 1865. Also, at private sale,
ms~The renting of the above Is postponed
until Thursday, November I'd, at u m, pre-
cisely o,o r. c,ro0.r
oct ltd 6EO. Il. 'o-hOO /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21
MAYORS OFFICE Jeremiah Donavan, q

MAYORS OFFICE jeremiah Donavan,
stranger, was arrested last night, about ten
O o'clock, at the City Hotel, for an attempt to
rob the room occupied by Messrs. Henry
Drewry and ". hewitt 1t being asserted that
he had been caught entering that room on his
hands and knees. The evidence not being
deemed sufficient to warrant the charge, he was
acquitted, but an army revolver, and slung
shot having been found on his person, and pro
duced at the trial, the pistol was identified by
Mr. Bateman as his property, stolen last night
from Kelly's Hotel, on Cameron street, from
which was also stolen, at the same time,
watch, hat, and money. The Mayor then com.
mitted Donavan to Jail, for trial at the NO
vember term of the County Court upon the
charge OF grand larceny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADV ERTlSER.

Mr.. Stephens, former Vice-President OF the
late Confederate States, is in Washington, at
Wizards The Star of yesterday evening says:
':As soon as his arrival was known, those IN
waiting moved towards the door of the hotel
and as hIr. Stephens entered he was immediate
" recognized by many who had frequently
seen him on the streets of Washington and IN
Congress. He has altered but little IN MS
personal appearance, his frame beng small
and emaciated as heretofore. Mr.. Stephens
appears to weigh but little over one hundred
pounds, and as he assembled the steps OF the
hotel he stopped and moved along slow y as II
weak and worn out by the anxietles OF the past
few years. His hair is u little thinner and
grayer than when he was here before. LIE
was dressed in a well-6tting black suit OF
clothes. During. last night Mr.: Stephens was
waited upon by several Of his old Washington
friends, whom be received in his room at the
hotel. Gems. Hooker and Terry also called to
see him. 4 little after nine 0 clock yesterday
morning, Mr.. Stephens proceeded, to the
White House, and had an interview OF halt an Al
hours duration with the President. Mr.. :.
we learn took the cars from this place, tbs
morning on hisway to Georgia..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

The Market, this morning was toIerably
supplied and buyers were numerous. Fresh
meats remain at former quotations, and we
have not much change to notice in the prices
Of vegetables, since the market Of Saturday
last. Eggs are selling at from 80 to 80 cents
per dozen: and Butter from 50 to 65 cents per
ID. Potatoes, Cabbages, Tomatoes, &c, as
before Very few fresh fish are brought to
market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

ROBT. A. LANCASTER, OF Richmond.
JAMES II. BRANCH,

RODI. a. LIAM I@A> En-. OK hlCilllOi!ti
JAMES r.. BRANCH,
VIM. B. ISAACS,
An opportunity is offered to the citizens Of
Alexandria to subscribe to the stock Of q COM
pany which is to be National in its character:
and whose main object is to furnish officers and
soldiers Of the late opposing armies with en-
ployment.
The National Express Company is to be Or
ganized under charter from the Lcglsfature OF
Virginia. with a capital Of five millions Of DOL
lars, IN shares Of one hundred dollars each
This capital is to guarantee against loss. and to
give confidence and security to the trade and
Commerce of the country. It is believed that
five per cent viii be ample to put the company
in successful operation all over the United States
Two hundred and forty-iye thousand dollars
have already been subscribed III the city Of
Richmond BY citizens Of ali classes Of society
and occupations, and more would have been
taken. bit the design Of the orignators Of the
company being to make it entirely National 1t
was ordered that opportunity be offered to ever
Safe to subscribe 10 the stock. The amount Ct
the capital is TO be app0rtioncd among the States
in the ratio OF tteir representation IN Con-
grcSs.
Books OF SrHscaIrT1oH- arc opened at the
Custom House by Andrew Jameson, and at the
Banking House e.. ". Burke by 4. Herbert,
For particulars enquire at the above places.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

The Hon R. IT. T. Hunter arrived in
washington yesterday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

The courtroom, ia Washington, yesterday,
was crowded with persons, attracted by the
final proceedings in the trial Of Capt. Nl1.5.- =
The prisoner being still feeble, reclined upon
sofa. The concluding speech Of Colonel Chip
man. judge advocate, was very long, anc
occupied four hours in delivery. He will finish
to-day, when the case will be givea to the
Commission, who viii deliberate upon 1t In
secret, and forward their dndingsfor executive
scrutiny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

The lecture of Mr.. Settle, last night, was
delivered at Lyceum Hall, instead of Liberty
Hall, as advertised, and afforded qualification
to all who heard it. We understand Mr.
Settle is to repeat his lecture during the win
ter in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

The Provost Marshal yesterday, after hearing
the evidence in the case of Jesse Harris a
negro man, arrested for attempting to pass a
counterfeit SIS note, dismissed the matter. -
There was no counterfeit note in the transac-
ton. Mr.. Rosewald had given the negro a
business card, which was printed, as Is ire
auently done, like a bank bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

POLICE REpoRT-Betore Justice Moore.
The case of Silas Jackson and Henry Gray.
the two negroes arrested yesterday tor break
Ing into the boot and shoe store OF =. Z.
Wade, and turned over to the Provost Mar
shall for trial, was returned by him to the city
authorities for adjustment, and jackson turn
ing States evidence, Gray was committed to
jail to await trial at the next session OF the
court
John Miner, former slave of VIM. n.
Brown, and until lately employed as waiter
In the Mansion House, was arrested this morn
ing charged with stealing three shirts from
the laundry Of the hotel, the property OF zen
Curtis, and stove belonging to the hotel,
and sent to the Provost Marshal, who referred
thecase back, wbereupon Minor was sent to
jail to be t1ied by the County Court.
Az attachment was issued to john n. Sea
gle against-S chonewald for seventy dollars:
sease having gone security for schonewald IN
that sum, and the latter being about to leave
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

Can't. Pettitt is on trial rot for ''cGueIty to
prisoners under his charge, bat On Fhe charge
Of cruelty to prisoners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

for Wrapping Goods, &c:
y for sale at this Office. &c Nj!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

NJ For SHERIFF OF FAIRFAX CoUSTI:--
yTeare authorized to announce MATTHb y
O. BRIEN as g candidate for Sheriff Of Fairfax
county at the next election. 0c 2l-te
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

NOR RENT number Of large and com
X Portable rooms at No. 81, Washington St
nortn, will berented to families or singly.
oct 2l-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

The internal revenue receipts OF yesterday
amounted to upwards Of million OF dollars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

rs REV J. T. WARD Of Washington city
viii preach in the Methodist Protestant Church
Of this city, tomorrow: at i a. m and = ?, III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21
NATIONAL EMPRESS COMPANY.

sep 22-lnl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-21

\ Ere in Providence yesterday morning, de-
stroyed the Washington Foundry, valued at
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-29
BATCHEL0R'S Hair Dye,

HNHE Original and Best in the World
l. The only true and perfect HAIR DYE.
Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous.
natural Brown, without injuring the hair
or skin. Remedies the i'll effects of bad
dyes. Sold by all Druggists. The genuine
is signed William A. Batchelor Also. RE-
GENERATING EXTRACT OF MILE
E,LEGRS, for Restoring and Beautifyipg
the Hair. CHARLES BATCHEI OR
Oct Is 1y New York.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-29

! aSPAnlrANBUna. s. G.. 1s65.

~ rSPARTANBURG, >. o., 1869.
MEssRs. EDTroRs: Will you please publish
the following lines, written by q Iady of Sa-
vanrah, Georgia? They express SO much
feeling and patriotism much soul-that
no true Sonthron can read them without
having every fibre of the heart touched.
It is due to the unknown fair one, to say,
that the lines are published, without her
consent or knowledge, by stranger, into
whose hands manuscript copy fell by
fortunate accident, and who, most respect
fully, begs forgiveness for publishing
them; pleading as excuse his own high ap-
probation of their merit, and a general
desire expressed, by several, friends, to
procure printed copies for preservation
"Thcy Cry Peace, Peace, when there
Is NO Peace"
They are ringing peace on my heavy car
No peace to my heavy hearth
They are ringing peace, hear! hear!
Oh, God! how my hopes depart!
They are ringing peace from the mountain
side;
With hollow voice it comes
They are ringing peace DER the foanaing
tide,
They are ringing peace, and the spring
time blooms
Like garden fresh and fair!
But our martyrs sleep in their silent
Do they hear that sound-do they hear?
They are ringing peace, and the battle
cry,
And the bayonet's work are done,
And the armor bright, they are laying by,
From the brave sire to the son.
And the musket's clang, and the soldiers
And the tattoos nightly sound;
We shall hear no more, with a joyous
thrill,
Peace, peace, they are ringing round!
There women, still as the stihed air
On the burning deserts track,
Not o cry of joy-not welcome cheer
And their brave ones coming back!
There are fair young heads, in their morn
ing pride,
Like the lilies pale they bow
just a memory left to the soldiers bride
Alb, God! sustain her now!
There are martial steps that we may not
heari
There are forms we may not see!
Deaths muster roll, they have answered
clear,
They are free! A.a::::Aa: Coz, they are free;
Not fetter fast, nor a prisoners chain,
For the noble army gone
No cenquerer comes DER the heavenly
plain
Peace, peace to the dead alone!
They are ringing peace, but strangers
tread
Ger the land where our fathers trod,
And our birthright joys, like 4 dream, have
fed,
And Thou! where art Thou, oh, God!
They are ringing peace! not here, not here,
Where the victors mark is set;
Roll back to the North its mocking cheer
No peace to the Southland yet!
4 SAVANNAH LADY.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-29
Tight Lncing.

A lady correspondent of an Edin-
burg paper writes as follows on the
subject of wearing corsets
4 am one of those pitiable objects
who occasionally draw forth the
warmest remarks of doctors and
elderly ladies. I am the envied pos
SCISSOR of q waist of sixteen inches.
Now, please, Mr.. Editor, allow me,
as one of your constant readers, to
say q very few words on the other
side for, you know. no one can Judge
properly of a question without hear
ing both sides. In the first place, as
regards the beauty of q small waist
the present style Of dress makes a
natural-sized waist look terribly clum-
sy. It is all very well for the Greeks
and Romans, and the often-referred
to Venus de Medicis, but not for
young lady of our own times. Next,
as to the dreadful effects of tight
lacing. When stays were made of
buckram and iron, the doctors might
have had some cause to write against
them but look at the beautiful French
corsets now universally worn. They
are quite different article of dress.
Besides, even in the last century, when
stays were made so stiff and cut SO
straight, ladies enjoyed good health
and were even more robust than those
Of the present day. Again, there are
actually more women in the kingdom
than men, which would not be the
case if, during so many years, I may
say centuries, tight-lacing had really
been the suicide it has been called.
l have often thought it very hard
that, if young lady faints or dies
suddenly, she should Immediately be
accused of having brought it on by
tight-lacing. Do men never faint or
die suddenly and are they not sub
Ject to consumption, spinal deformi-
ties, and those other diseases which
have been ascribed to the corset =?
For my own part, I never suffered
any. Inconvenience from this fashion,
and my waist is smaller than the ma
jority. The great secret is to begin
early /; by this means the figure is
moulded easily to slender shape,
without the severe compression neces-
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1865-11-29

! sary whan the Aigufes las Sbeen ne
elected tiii an advanced age. II the
corset is carefully fitted. end plenty
Of room allowed -cnnd s.s,c- :-,;,i,SS1 :-,;r,ir,SS11
part of the chest, no inconvenience
need be caused. Can we be blamed
for doing our best toplease ? Gen<
tlcmen admireia slender figure and
can it be expected that any; one will
voluntarily make a wallfower'' of
herself because. those to whom fash
ion is no longer an object of concern
rake up old-fashioned prejudices
against the most attractive element
OF female beauty !? Feeling sure YOU.
will give me a fair hearing, am, sir,
yours respectfully,
sCRINoLINA."
The Empress of Austria is said to be
one of the most beautiful women in
Europe, and famed for the kindness
of her temper, Notwithstanding her
rather naughty bearing. She is tall,
slender, graceful, with very white
skin, and, when pretty well, a good
deal of color, large, impid blue eyes,
and an amazing head of light hair,
which she wears in eight massive
braids, wound round and round her
head, forming magnificent diadem
of hair, such as very few women could
match fcoHa their own resources. She
speaks all the principal tongues of
Europe, and is particularly fond Of
the English language, which she
speaks perfectly, as though it were
her native dialect. She is an excel
lent musician, paints and draws ex-
tremely well, and is one of the boldest
and most skillful horsewomen of Aus
tria- She hepossesses stud of valuable
horses, and a pack of splendid hounds;
and is said to take the warmest inter
est in the racing and hunting of Eu-
rope, and to know by heart the names
of the heroes of the turf, biped and
quadruped, of all the countries of
Europe.