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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-22
The WashingtonS Star says he col

The WashingtonStar says" The conspira-
cy plot is being thoroughly sifted, and the In
vestigations are still IN progress, under the
direction Of COL w elles, on the part of=the
military authorities. A large amount Of testi-
mony has already been taken, and parties who
have any Information serving to throw light
upon tho matter are promptly coming forward.
Marshal Muarey and other New York officials
are here assisting in the investigation. "
The appearance of the plague in Russia, its
awful rayages there and its apparent advance,
have alarmed all E1rope. Already in England
the strictest sanitary measures are proposed,
and general cleaning, drainage, &C., urged
upon the inhabitants of all towns and cities.
Gen. Lees known and expressed sentiments
with regard TO the late murder Of President
Lincoln. and Of he grief of the people Of the
South and North, at such an event, are COM
mented on with satisfaction by many OF the
Northern PAL ers >I, E&
The military authorities in Richmond think
it best not TIC have any public meeting IN re-
ation to the death ot President Lincoln, in
that city, at preseEt.
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The qucstion Of providing for the defence of
Canada has given rise to protracted debate
in the British House OF Commons. Strong
doubts appear to have been expressed by
military officers as to the ability to put Canada
in defensibe condition; but the general tenor
Of the debate indicated that the appropriation
asked for would be conceded.
The Savannah Herald reports the capture Of
Columbus, Georgia, on the Chatahoochie River,
by the u. S. cavalry, after {. severe engage
melt. -Four or five hundred men belonging to
the commaa& of Forrest are said to have been
taken prisoners lt<Was rumored at Savannah
that the towns Of Euiala and hIontgo merry,
Alabama-the latter being the State capital
had also been captured
General Butler, in recent speech, expresses
his opinion that there should be no more talk
of taking back Virginia and Louisiana, as
states, at present.
The remains OF the late President reached
Harrisburg, Pa, last evening They will be
escorted to Philadelphia to-day
The health Of Secretary Seward continues
to improve.
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/-4OM MISSTON SALE OF HOUSE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-22
4 T1ENTIONs OYSTER DEALERS!

Oyster dealers and restaurant keepers are
hereby notified 10 Immediately clean up their
Yards and Cellars and to carry into the streets
~ oyster shells on their premises. As soon
thereafter as notified | viii have them removed,
" JOSEPH COTTON,
ap l2-1w .5 Superintendent OF Police
DOTATU Els, 100 barrels Of JACKSON
i WHITES. in prime order, rece we'd and
ltrsaie by DAVY i HARMON.
sp Ply
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-22
L()(}A f. N Il w S.

pARoIFD PRISONERS. accordance with
so order issued by Gen. Augur, the Provost
Marshal at this place, directs all Paroled prlso
mrs Ct War, new in Alexandra, Va, to. re-
oors without delay at the Provost Marslral's
Office here, for the purpose OF registering their
name rank, and residence. Gen. Augurs
order states that the residence Of each prisy
amer with his name and rank will be recorded
and none will be allowed to wear the
uniform of the rebel army. Each prisoner
will be directed to report in person, at the
Office ia which his name is registered
oncn every ten DAYS, and Provost Nj arshals will
report promptly to these Headquarters al
failures 10 comply with this order.
rhe " ashington CORES pondent Of the Bal
limore Sun says Resolutions execratng
the mad and fendish crimes perpetrated in
cur city, have been adopted by the Conteter-
ate prisoners at the several localities where they
are confined. A paroled prisoner in Alexan
iYa, Just from the South, denounces the as
to his friends, says that the sentiment OF con
deu0aton and denuncatlon is universal
5nong the people IN the South.
There is not much change to notice IN the
prices in market to-day, though the tendency
to decline is manifest Vegetables are becom-
ing more abundant There is a good supply
Of fish, at declining prices.
The Richmond Wing says that Mr. Charles
Lewis, of Rockingham County, is to be Secre-
lary of the Commonwealth, under Gov. Pier.
point S administration in Richmond.
The weather ha, been rainy all this week.
The grass in the fields is now thick and gar
denng is going on everywhere.
A number of ladies, from this place., who
have been absent during the war, have re-
turned during the last three or tour Gays.
Entire good order prevails in this city, much
to the credit of the military authorizes. a.~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-22
no It i f P & B j [ 9 :.

The subscriber takes pleasure in informing
the citizens and soourners of A lexandria, that
he is new prepared CATER having been to .
heavy expense, in having his fountains and
apparatus refined with block tin and tho
roughly renovated in every respect,) to furnish
article Of
SODA W AFTER.
He is also happy to be able to say that
he has made arrangenl, hts BY which he
will receive daily supply Of
P i r + + X Z K 4 G t S,
from the most delicious fruits, whereby, he
fatters himself that in the article Of Syrups he
cannot De equaled in this city.
Thankful for your former patronage, Ao
solicits q continuance Of the same
" L. MILBURN, Druggist,
ap Aim Cor. King and Washing on SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-22
ONE WORD TO THE WISE.

MESSRS I. SCHW ARR & BRO WIN, would
most respectfully announce to the public at
large, that they are now ready and open with
their entire new and well selected stock Of
DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS AND
MILLINERY,
which has been bought FOR CASH, under the
great panic prices, and will be sold at astonish-
ing low prices. All We ask is IN examination
Of our goods and prices, which are we are sure.
the cheapest ever known since 1861.
We receive goods daily, and will mark them
down att eloWest figures
Wehaye one price, polite attention, and great
bargains. s3Eos5
Call and see us, and you will be satisfied that
we can please you.
l. SCHNVARZ s. BROWN,
IS. Schwarz's old stand,
ap2l-tf 8o.1sa5 49,, King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-22
7 I B 3 r T Y FL A L j. !!

CAMERON STREET. ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
ADDRESS OF THE CONFEDERATE GEN

ADDRESS OF THE CONFEDERATE GEN.
FOREST. The jackson (Mississppi) pa
pers, of the 18th ut., contain the address
of Gen. Forrest to his troops. Recounting
the result of his operations during the
past year, he says they have fought Fifty
battles, killed and captured 10000 Of the
enemy, captured 1000 horses and null, S,
81 pieces of artillery, II transports, 20
barg' $, 300 wagons, so ambulances, l05
stand of arms, and 40 blockhouses. De-
stroyed ,hirty-six railroad bridges, 1000
miles ,fiailraad, six locomotives, Que hun
dred cars, and fifteen millions worth of
property
In accomplishing this he admits that
they we're occasionally sustained by other
troops, but says their regular number
never exceeded 5000. Two thou.aud
had been killed or wounded, and 1000
taken prisoners. He tells them to pre-,
pare for renewed actions, and warns them
against being allured by the syron song of
peace, "forA there can be no peace save
upon their separate independent nation
ality.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
MILITARY APPOINTMENT. The Governor has

MILITARY APPoINTMENT.-The Governor has
commissioned Captain Richard E. Bouldn, late
of the 18th Maryland regiment, commandant of
this military district, with the rank of Captain.
The act of 1864, chapter 2s4, divides the State
into ffty-fve military districts The first third
and fourth election districts of Hartford county
compose The twelfth Military District, under the
act referred to-. The duty of the Con,mandant
is TO superintend the enrolment organization
and instruction of his district. Each military
district is required TO furnish at least two COM
panies of infantry, and in case these companies
are not filled by volunteers, then draft will be
resorted to, to complete the number required.
There arc two classes of militia "The Mary
land National Guards" and 1.-THE Reserve Mill
tia" the latter to be called ont, only when
larger force is needed than the National Guard
can supply. The National Guard may be order
ed 10 garrison any Of the United States forts, but
not for longer time than ten days in any one
year.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
WATER Supply OF LONDON the

WATER SUPPLY OF LONDON AT the
beginning of the prescott century the wa
ter mains of the City of London we're
woodeu-the trunks of trees bored out
and in no case of more than ore foot in
diameter. How the metropolitan giant
must have grown, the size of his present
iron arteries is proof. Tue mains Of tie
eight water companies not only su, ply
London proper, but push out far into the
country, invading even the agricultural
districts, and supplying its farms. They
distribute in the aggregate upwards If
lOO,OOO,OO0 gallons daily, through 3 900
and odd miles of main, and supply 375.-
600 houses and factories. through capillary
pipes upwards Of 7GC0 miles in lcpgth.-
If all the water daily used in this great city
were collected in one gret reservoir it
would cover seventy acres in extent and
six feet in depth. As the spectator
watched this great expansc of water he
would see it hour by hour draining to the
bottom by the coll etive millions in the
metropolis as Gala y and noiselcssy as
cup is drained by "A dusty roadside travel
Ter. The collective iron heart, the steam
engines which propel this food, possesses
force Of not less 5000 horses.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
Interesting Questions and Answers rela-
tive to the 73O U. S, Loan.

Mr.. Jay Cooke, of Philadelphia, who
for so long time had the management of
the popular 500 million 500 loan, has
just been appointed by Secretary Fessen-
den, the General Agent to dispose of the
on y popular Loan now offered for sale by
the Government, viz: the "seven-thirty.
In entering upon bis duties to answer
plainly the large number of Questions dali
ly ami hourly propounded to him, so that
his ftllow-countrymen may all understand
what this "Seven-Thity Loan is-what
are its peculiar merits,-how they eau
subscribe for or obtain the notes, &c
LIST Question: Why is this Loan called
the "Scven-lhirty" Lean.
AnsDer 1t bears interest, in currency,
at the rate of Seven Dollars and thirty
cents, each year, on every hundred dollars,
making the int, rest as follows:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

RECOVERY OF STOLEN PROPERTY On Monday
morning last Mablon Thompson, ESQ., called on
the Sheriff and informed him that the night pre-
vious he had lost from his mill quantity of salt
ed meat, and that he had reason to suspect man
in the neighborhood, by the name of Vckers.-
The Sheriff advised him to get a warrant and
search the premises of the suspected party
This he did, and the Sheriff was not long in find
ing quantity of meat in Vickers' house which
Mr.. Thompson identified as his. Vickers and a
man by the name of Jones, charged with the of
fence, were taken into custody by the Sheriff and
brought before Justice G. D. Bouldin, who COM
mitted them TO Jail to await the action of the
Grand Jury.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
The Circuit Count,

But little business was done by the Court at
the term which ended on Friday last Some
twelve or fourteen cases, most of which were of
not much Importance, were disposed of during
the term The Grand Jury found nine bills of
indictment, all, we believe for small Offences
Previous TO the adjournment of the Court on
Friday last, and Since our last report several
cases of assault and battery were disposed Of
The cases, we believe, all grew out of one fight,
which occurred at Mill Green some time last fall
The testimony tended strongly to the justifca-
tion of the parties charged, and they were all &C
quilted. A. H. Jarrett and S. Archer for de-
fence.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
WAR NEWS.

Bands of guerilas continue TO render quite
dangerous the railway communication between
Louisville and Nashville. The Nashville train,
due al Louisville, was more than six hours be-
hind time on Tuesday evening last. The delay
was attributed to the capture and destruction of
a train of freight cars by guerillas near Franklin
on that day.
The House of Representatives at Richmond, on
the 9th ult., unanimously voted to expel Mr..
Foote OF Tennessee. On the 25th ult., the Sem
ate of Virginia, by vote f27 to 3, passed reso-
buttons authorizing the Governor to cpil for vol
unteefs from among the slaves and free negroes
to aid in defence of the Capital and such other
points as are or may be threatened by the enc
my. They are to be differed by white officers,
and are to lie mustered into the service of the
Confederate States for one year.
The Richmond Sentinel, which claims to speak
by authority, asserts that a great deal of cause
less disquiet had been created in that city by GER
tain purely precautionary measures which had
been either greatly misunderstood or misrepre-
scented.
&AiSo uSSphtsheS HOiu HeutIdl NThNt HTe COLI
tanned in an official bulletin, issued by the Secre-
tary of War last night, announcing that deserters
who came in report that General Sheridan has
defeated General Early and captured him and
nearly bis entire force, amounting to 1900 men
and has also captured Charlottesville, Va. Refu-
gees who came in later in the day confirm the
statements Of deserters, and say it took place on
Thursday, and that the defeat was total
Troops, they say, are being sent by General Lee
to Lynchturg, Va, to oppose Generel sheri-
dan. The movement was commenced by Geper-
al Sheridan last Monday, and when last officially
heard from he was at Staunton, Va.
Reports were brought to Fortress Monroe by
the arrival of two steamers, which had sailed
from Smthville N. c., last Wednesday morn.
ing, TO the eject that portion of Gen. Sher-
mans army had reached Wilmington, N. c.,
and were marching through the place, from
which it was conjectured that junction with
Gen. Terry's army had been effected. The infor-
nation was brought from Wilmington by the
steamer Gen. Meigs to Smithville, and is stated
was generally credited by the army and naval
officers stationed there
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

D@rIt has been observed that every
seventeen years the. Ohio river rises to a
great food The last two floods were in
1882 and 1913. Another period of seven
teen years t. rmiuates this year. AS an
immense breadth of country is now cover
ed with snow, it is not at all improbable
that one of these great floods will visit US
during the present month.-Putsbur9
Commercial.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

EXTENSIVE SALES OF STocK.-We call the at
tention of our readers to the extensive sales of
stock and farming implements, of Herman
Stump, Jr., and AP. McCombs, Esqs., to be
found elsewhere. Persons in want of fine breeds
of cattle, horses, &C., have now an excellent op.
portunity of supplying themselves with the best
the market affords The s's of Mr.. McCombs
takes place ON the l4th, l5,, and 10th, and that
of Mr.. Stump on the 2lst o. this month.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

s9- George Monday, we'll known as the
ha:less prophet, died last week. He fire.
quently haranguea the people in the open
streets, and at the same time disposed Of
his newspaper, called "The voice of the
Prophet, or, the Pioneer of Truth" He
often l2ctured upon Temperance, bat fail
cd to practice what be preached
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

AccIDENT.-One day last week, Mr.. James
Ramsey, living about four miles from this town.
was returning home on horseback, and when
near his place his horse stumbled and fell throw
ing Mr.. Ramsey to the ground with so much
force, that besides being considerably stunned,
one of his arms was badly broken. DR.. Richard
son who was called TO attend him, we under
stand condsiders the injury severe.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
U. s. $50 Six per cent.
GOLD BEARING BOZ, DS,

These bonds are now worth premium
of nine per cent, including gold interest
from November, which makes the actual
profit on the 7-3O loan, at current rates,
including interest, about len per cent. per
annum, besides It's exemption from State
and municipal Taxation, mhich adds from
one 10 three per cent. more, according to
the rate levied on other property. The
interest is payable sPrni-annua!ly by cot
pons attached to each note. which NAV be
cut off and sold 10 any bank or brokr..
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

I'd Question. When and how can they
be obtained ?
Answer. They are for sale, at par, and
accrued interest, by all b-Treasuries,
National and other Banks, and all BANKERS
and Brokers.
3D. QuesttJn. When is the interest
payable aud how can it be collected?
Answer. The Coupons or Interest
Tickets are due 18th OF February and 18th
of August in each year, and can be cut
off from The note, and will be cashed by
any Sub-TreaS4rer, U. S. Depository, Ma
tionat or other BaDk or Banker.
4h Question: When must the Govern
ment pay of these 7 Sos ?
Ans'cer. They are due in two years
and half from the 18th Of February,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
To CORRESPONDENTS,

All communications tor publication must be accom-
panied with the zeal OF the author, attpn
lion will he paid 10 them The real OF the aUlho
will b. published unless desired, but we cannsl
cous'nt 10 insert communications unless we know the
writer
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

THE 7-30 LOAN -Phtladu, March 4.
jay Cooke, subscription az mt reports
sales Of I 80 lean to-day ut - 1870 900,
including single subscription f 234.-
600 from New York, and So 900 indivdu-
al subscriptions of $50 and 800. Tota!
subscription for the week S20,S77 $50.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

GRADUATED.-The commencement of the Uni
versity of Maryland took place on Saturday last,
at the Holiday Street Theatre, in the city of
Baltimore, and in the list of graduates we find
the name of Robert r. Boudin, of this town.
We wish the doctor abundant success in his new
calling.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10

Pun. Doo.-The Hon. e. Fl. Webster will ac-
cept our thanks for copy of tue Report Of the
Agricultural Department.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
Saddle and Harness Making,

THE undersigned having resumed the
the BUSINESS of Saddle and Harness
Making, on Main Street, directly opposite
B. p. Moore's Store, is prepared to furnish
SADDLES, BRIDES, HARNESS, and
all kinds of work in his line Of business,
at the shortest notice and of the best man
uiacture and materials.
HOLSTERING and PAPER HANG
ING done with despatch and in the best
manner.
mhl7 JOHN BOWER.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
SEvEN-TKIRTY LOAN.

These Notes are issued under date OF Au-
gust 10Th, 1864 and are payable three
years from that time, in currency, or are
convertible at the option of the holder
into
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
u. S. 7-3O LOAN.

BY authority of the Secretary of the
Treasury, the undersigned has assumed
the General Subscription Agency for the
sale of United States Treasury Notes,
bearing seven and three-tenths per cent.
interest, per annum, known as the
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1865-03-10
Six Cents Reward.

RAN AWAY from the subscriber,
IN about the l7lh Of February, Bound
- Boy, named DANIEL SMITH. He
is about II years old, and very black
All persons are warned not to harbor said
boy, and the above reward will be paid if
returned to me.
NH l0-3t ISAAC AMOS.
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-05

ses by her ardent love of books, and her intel
lectual interest is awake to all kinds of subjects
She is equally unwearied in visiting amongst
the poor, and often returns home from her
rounds in a state of exhaustion from which it
is difficult to arouse her. About twelve
month ago we first noticed the appearance of
a tendency to somnambulism. She was re-
moved for several weeks to the seaside, and
we began to hope that permanent improve
ment had set in. A severe loss, however
which she has lately sustained, has / fear
done her great injury, and here is the proof of
the old malady returning. We are indebted
to yon, sir" added the kind old man, afor
your judicious and thoughtful way of proceed
ing under the circumstances oflast night, and
for at once putting me in possession Of the de-
tails, which will enable me to take the neces-
sary precautions" M M
Before leasiag the bishops company begged
him to go with me into the cathedral, and to
be present while carpenter removed the
recover the key. This he consented at once
to do, and we crossed the gardens by the very
route which the "ghostv and traversed dur
ing that night On removing the panelling
we found that the depth of the chink was com
paratively trifiing, and the key was soon seen
shining among the dust.
1t was little more than a month afterwards
that heard the great bell in the western tow
er toll the tidings or death. One week more
and sorrowing procession of school children
and women of the almshouse filed from the
transept into the quiet cloister-ground, there
to bury the last remains of one who seemed to
have been to them in life a loving and much
loved friend. 1t was SO. The eager brain and
the yearning heart, worn out with unequal
labors, were laid to rest forever. The bishops
frail nursing was dead
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-05
House Lots for Sale

House Lots for Sale.
GENERAL finely located House Lots in Cape Eliz-
- abeth, three minutes walk from the Cape Bridge
Inquire of E. N PERRY, at the Sherifs ONCE, Port
land, where plan of Cape Elizabeth lots may be
seen. 'a' Hi mayi3tf
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-05
For Sale

a., A three story BRICK HOUSE, on Myrtle
M:: ST., nearly new, and containing eleven rooms.
JILL Possession will be given Immediately. Terms
easy. Enquire of BREED 81 Turkey, II 81
sa s,s4-.ssr - No. so Union St.
Portland, July II, 1se5.-d1m ?
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-05
Alternate House Lots for Sale.

% HOUSE LOTS at from 10 to III cts. per foot,
20 within from 10 to Is minutes " ak Of the Post
ounce, and only from II to minutes walk Of the
Horse Railroad. The above limited number Of Alter
nate HOUSE LOTS on new streets already located is
offered at the above named prices for the purpose OF
encouraging the building Of Houses, thus giving to
parties who make the first purchase the advantage of
the rise the land, which is sure to follow the i'm
provements.
For plans Of Lots and Streets, apply to aan
81 H MOSES GOULD,
july14-6w No. "a Middle Street, up stairs.
The Portland daily press., 1865-08-05

On sudden awoke. There, in one of the
arm-chalrs, was sitting-in an easv. familiar
posture, as II had been myself dean-and
there beside me, close at hand, within reach of
my optstretched arm, was a tall figure in white.
clearly female form, and the precaution had
Deen Sa NE h q craving avn an ample veil closely
beetle would have acted as did. thonoh 70
member taking some credit to myself at the
time for my GOODNESS and presence Of mind T
simply sat still and stared /; and bv DEGREES 7
observed, conned. Years before. in nv how :
hood, had walked good deal on the stretch sCS .
and had known what it was in North Devon
to wake up, upon the middle of the night , To
feel the hard, unyielding turf underneath ones