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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05

A collection was taken up at the N. E..
Church, on Sunday week, in, behalf Of the
Orphan Asylum; some 800 were collected, and
have been handed over to the Managers.
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ALEXANDRIA,

z. DecenlDer 0Jn, IcO0. J
THURSDAY having been set apart by the
President Of the United States, as a day
closed on that day On TO- morrow the Market
will be open all day. < y ~ AIIE,
Too 1T Mayo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05
New YoRK, December 5.---Gold, 1885.
pROCL BY THE MAYOR.
MAYORS OFFICE,
Alexandria, Dec. 5, 1865.

81
Alexandria, Dec. s. 1865.
WHEREAS, The PTs4ident Of = the h Un1te ed
States havingses apart u URt5DA the seventh
day of December, 1865, as a day os NATI0NAL
THANsG1vING a general observance OF said day
is enjoined upon the citizens Of the city:
They will abstain from all business and secu-
lar pursuits, and as far as is within their power
attend the various places Of PUBLIC Worship,
and offer up thanks for the return Of Peace and
the many blessings showered upon us as :! a.
ton by the Great Giver ofall Good,
Given under my hand this oth DAY OF Decenl-
Der, 1866. =. A. WAKE,
dec St Mayor.
re The Treasurer Of the Orphan Asylum
gratefully acknowledges the receipt of S56.lO
from the Baptist Church; S1C0 from the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, through the Rev. MT
GLENN; and $3.50 from other sources dec DIT
0z=- An adjourned meeting OF the -YOUNG
MEMS CHRISTIAN OCIATION, ofthis
CITY. will be held in the Lecture Room Of the
III E. Church South, this (Tuesday) even
ing. at o clock. The Ladies are invited to
attend. Il. = Il II h'oON, ~
IL Secretary.
IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05
DHILIP ARRK,
PRACTICAL PLUMBER.

n. E. corner Prince and Pitt Streets
The Oldest and best established PLUMBING
ESTABLISHMENT il the city. all work
done with dispatch. and in the most durable
and workmanlike manner
Satisfaction guaranteed
JOBBING done at short notice. and by him.
self, or the most experienced workman.
dec !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05

NT EWsPAPERS, for Wrapping Paper: for
4 y sale at this office nov iT-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05

Quite serious disturbance occurred ycster-
day. evening in front of No $40. King street,
between two citizens named James w alters and
a.. s, ~. oe
~ Lat. - 49,. .,-.,So ~ ~
10 at ho,t 10 ho.a =; - hu;a1. 80 49,
49, 49, -. : -
Wa,tor ron aoun r. 80 80, "a 800 ahot
- aoa,o th;a.. !. 9. J. -
49, - aaoi,.o..l 49, 49, 49, 49,
49,, - -
dlfnculty at cards. alter and Coming were
arrested by Ohcer Gray.
mere ere was as another hgl't 10 the same socallty
last night 10 which, however, no sboes were
nred.
~ N..o, 1a4o,,; nonaon .;aoa aooa oauoo
= - 90 Iuaaa,;,4o7 ni:o1s.sa,,D. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05

PLUMBING PLUMBING!
L GAS FITTIN G GAS FITTING!
G. 2 HEALT & CO.,
PL Z NB ERS E GAS FITYERS,
No q, North Fairfax Street,
(Unde2 Mansion House,
We are now prepared to do Gas Fitting and
Plumbing, in all their branches Fitting III
Public Buildings Stores and Dwelling Houses;
in the most approved STYLE ard at the very
lowest figures
BY leaving your orders with us you will save
both time and money.
HI VORK VARRANTED
Always on hand a large assortment Of GAS
FIAT URES, comprising everything in the
trade; also, LAMP GOODS Of every descrip-
ton, at Peace Prices. Retail dealers will find
it to their interest to examine our stock.
Special attention paid to country orders.
The best COAL OIL always on hand.
dec l-IY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05

The Sun and Friendship Fire Companies, Of
this place yesterday, attended the funeral Of
Mr.. James Hutchins, Of Georgetown, late a
rnenlSer Of the Vigilant Fire Co., OF that place,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05

/ JAMES F. CARLIN & CO.,
would respectfully call the attention Of purcha-
sers to their stock of HARDWARE, CUTLE-
RY, BARRON. STEEL. NAILS &SPIKES,
PLOUGHS, CORN SHELTERS, HAY CUT
TIERS. ANVILS, VISES, GRINDSTONES,
BELLOWS, WAGON AND CARRIAGE
MATERIAL. &c comprising almost every
article in our line, which we will sell as low as
as they can be purchased elsewhere TERMS
CASH. dec l-eOlm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05
Land Agents.
DEAL ESTATE AGENCY.

PEAL ESTATE AGENCY.
AUkinds Of Real Estate IN Virginia bought
and sold.
Messrs. HILL s. TUCKER, No. l25 King street,
Alexandria, have constantly on hand farms
State
They are also authorized II purchase real
estate anywhere and IN any &, antilles, on the
best market terms. jy 5-tf
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" E w T q A T R E

& ~
II. B. PHILLIPS. ........... Lessee and Manager
The citizens Of Alexandra are respectfully
Informed that the above theatre has been leas-
ed for a limited number of nights, for the pur-
pose Of again presenting the celebrated
HOLMAN OPERA TROUPE!
whose performances last summer were visited
by the
ELITE AND FASHION OF THE CITY.
Several New AND POPULAR OPERAS have
been added to their already extensiyerepcrt
and no expense villa bespared in producing them
in an
ELABORATE AND FINISHED STYLE
Due notice will be given of the opening night.
dec2-tf
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
Il ESTATE-By virtue of deed Of trust,
dated the LIST day Of January, 1854, and execu-
ted to the undersigned by VIM. Z. Dorland and
others, shall proceed, in front of the Mayors
Office inthe City Of Alexandria, Va, on TUES
DAY the 10Th day of December, 1865 at IL
o'clock, m. to sell, at public auction, a TRACT
OF LAND, isa the County of Fairfax, and State
ofVirginia, called and known as Mount Hybla"
containing one hundred and sixty acres: The
attention of persons DESTROYS of investing in
real estate is called to this property. Terms
Cash. FRANCIS L. SMITH,
dec 5-eots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05


FIRE,-Last night about 81 o'clock, a fire
broke out in the store house Of Jameson
4 Cos. Bakery, on Water street, between
Queen and Cameron. The flames soon spread
toan adjoining stable and frame mess house at
the corner, which were entirely consumed, and
horse in tie stable was burned to death. The
Bakery, being fire proof, was saved from dam
age. The loss OF Jameson & Go. was about
$4,000, which was covered by insurance. The
loss Of the Government, In the mess house, Was
about 5000 Its believed that the store house
was robbed there being in it lot Of -four, but
ter, molasses. sugar, &c; and the marks ct flour
we're traced to Royal street, and then set Oh
ire. The Government Engine No. 2, and the
friendship and Sun Fire Engines, we're very
efficient on the occasion and would have rem
dered even more service, but for the detective
state Of the hose The SUP was stationed near
the Bakery the Friendship on Queen street,
and the Government Engine at the river.
About O'clock this morning there was an
other alarm of fire, caused, it was thought, BY
n n
barge lying in the dock at the foot OF queen
street., taking fire from the sparks from the
oteam Fire Engine, which had been at Wprk
u Sear her. The flames were soon eztlngulsheo'
Without damage
Police REPORT. MAYOR S OFFICE-oome
parties were before the Mayor this morning
saarged with fighting chickens within the i'm
us Of the Corporation; but point being raised
~ the exact ljmit Of the city lines the deter
1'astlon Of the case was. postponed until TO-.
Morrow. $50
; MAGISTRATE S Or r1cE james y alters and
tslssellck Colming, for disorderiy conducf, we're
u'sd s. and discharged
u
!, y noticed several members Of the present
spagFess, upol the streets this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05

ETALTER WEIR,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
BpENTsyILLE, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA
VIII practice in the Courts Of Prince William
LOudOun and Fairfax. dec 2-G1n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05

Fresh pork was selIin:; on the wharf this
morning at ten cents pound. Good Oysters
at Is cents bashe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05

YX7ANTED TO PTRCHASE-A SMALL
w DWELLING HOUSE, situated in
central part of the city. For particulars enquire
at this office. de 4-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05

The Post Office al Flint Hill, Rappahapnoch
county, Va, has been re opened, and Lewis
Moore appointed postmaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-05

1 ne noticed several members Of the present
s'''sFess, upoL the streets this morning. :.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-14

Pierce County Circuit Court. State of Wis
consin. Charles B. Cox and Joel Foster,
plaintiffs, sgainst Charles Hutchinson, de-
PENDANTS.
10y virtue of ali execution issued out of the
D circuit court for Pierce county, in favor
of the plaintiffs and against the defendants,
in the above entitled action, for the sum Of
five thousand one hundred and sixty-seven
and 20-10e dollars, with interest thereon from
the l4th day of October, A. ID. 1864. have
levied upon the following described property,
tO-wit: Tee northeast quarter of the south
east quarter, and the south east quarter of the
southeast quarter Of section twenty-one
township twenty seven. of range eighteen. in
said Fierce county, and will, on the 6th day
of February, 1865, at the hour of ten o'clock
A. NJ. at the font door OF the Post Office. in
the village and town of River Falls. in said
county. exPsse for sale and sell at auction to
the highest bidder for cash, all the right, title
and interest which said defendant on the l4th
day OF October, 1864. had, or now has in and
to the above described property, to satisfy
said execution and costs
COLEMAN PUFTT, Sheriff.
By i. /. Foster, Deputy.
]. s. WHITE. Plaintiffs Attorney
Dated Dec. Is. 1864. 36-7w
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A UNIVERSAL MEpIclSE.-By what we cat
by the air we breathe, or by the water we
drink, We can be made sick; or by fatigue
or from debility induced by heat, because
these defects end by producing impuri:y of
blood. To regain health we must parity the
blood, by the organs Of the stomach and
bowels these organs must be continued in
the regular performance of that duty which
nature has assigned them, and should there be
any impeachment, to what does experience
point? To BRANDRErH's PnLs, which can
not injure, and which viii surely restore the
bowels TO the regular performance of their
duties.
The dyspeptic. the bilious will find them
a treasure of health, and the same may be
said to all who are sick in any way.-take
Brandreths Pills and be cured Sold by o.
T. MAxsoN, Prescott, and by all respectable
dealers in medicines.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-14
The Home Journal.

OF all the weekly newspapers that come 10
our table. the one which it is perhaps most
pleasant to take up is The Home Journal
of Willis d Phillips, New York. Its con-
ductoFs blend literature with news more
pleasantly and successfully than most of our
able 10 do, and we think it is therefore fairly
titled TO good word from Ourselves as an
organ of the book producing class. 1t is due
rather TO us than 10 I" The HoM JournaI'
that we should say this, for its circulation
has, we believe, reached that enviable point
which relieves it either from counting COM
menda,ion, or fearing censure In all its de-
partments, it evinces unmstakable ability :;
but its literary department. for the purposes
of newspaper readers, is marked by peculiar
spright.iness, sense and propriety. We sin
cerely wish that our journalists would gener-
ally be as careful of that department Of their
papers, fol they would thus cultivate a dis
eliminating taste for COED class of books,
and subserve the best interests of publishers
The Home Journal goes into tens of thou
sands of families, and helps to form that taste
for the pure. the beautiful, and the good which
rightly appreciates and encourages a sound
literature. If every Journal. daily and week
ly. were a minister of such influences, il
would greatly increase the market for coed
books Publishers Circular.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-14
Tomah 81 si. Croix Railroad.

We learn from Directors of the Tomah and
st. Croix Railroad, that the prospects of its
early completion are very flattering
The survey is completed, and we have seen
the preliminary report of the Chief Engi-
neer, j. G. Campbell. Superintendent of the
Racine and Mississippi Railroad, a railroad
man of extensive experience and he reports
the route as a very feasible one, and easy of
construction. The entire length of the line
is but I53 miles, as the location now stands,
and the engineer thinks it can be shortened
so that it will not be over $50 miles in length.
The grading is light. not exceeding 10000
cubic yards per mile. The report says:
The grades viii not, 1 think, exceed so
feet per mile, except in one instance, between
Toman and Black River, where dividing
ridge has TO be crossed, where it may be adj
visable to put in short grade of about 20
feet per mile. There is but little rock excava-
ton, and that soft sand rock. The line
runs through timber about two-thirds of the
distance-some pine, but principally hard
wood. The timber is white and Norway
pine, spruce, elm, white oak, cherry, and
black walnut mixed with beech and maple"
We are further informed that the contract
has been let for building the entire road. ana
that sub-contracts are soon to be let for the
grading. ties, dc. To this end, and to ratify
action heretofore taken in letting the general
contract, committe of the Directors of the
road, having its entire management, held
meeting in this city to-day.
There is every prospect that the impor-
tant enterprise of conrscting this section of
The great northwest with the east by rail. is
10 be pushed vigorously forward 10 an early
completion. We are further informed by
those having the control of the interests of
tie road, that they are sanguine of its compile
ton within two or three years at farthest-
The company is composed mostly of men
living along the line of the road, who are vi
tally interested in its success, and have every
motive TO secure its early building.
This road when completed, will furnish
the most direct outlet for all the business of
northwestern Wisconsin, and northern Min
nesota. by way of Milwaukee and Chicago.
and its great commercial necessity seems GER
tain TO ensure its completion at an early day.
-HudSoR Times.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-14
The County Poor.

"The poor, ye have always with you."
At a meeting of the County Board. Jan.
Sd, 1865. a petition, with long list of names
attached, demanding the immediate attention
OF the Board, in relation TO purchasing farm
for the support of The Poor Of the County
was made the subject of considerable discus
sion. We claim that by the Statute of Wis
consin. that the several towns are each liable
for the support of its own poor, until dis
tinctisn is made between town and county
peor, which distinction never has been made.
1t is a subject that thinking men have prob
ably beer turning over in their minds, ia
greater or less extent, without solving all the
difscuIues OF ira case such certainly is the
fact with the Writer hereof.
Ist. The purchase of farm and build
ings, fixtures suitable. involves the outlay of
considerable capital, and consequent taxa
ton.
I'd. Having possession Of the farm, DC,
the further outlay of money in the purchase
teams, and various implements to successful
" work the farm.
Sd. The difficulty of procuring efficient
persons 10 take charge Of the establishment,
and "run" it for the county, without further
recourse to taxation.
Now while we agree with the numerous
signers referred TO in the object TO be attain
ed. and wish TO treat them and the petition
with great respect, our convictions are, that
with the difficulties to be encountered to make
it success. that with our present and pros
pective load of taxation, and with the limi-
TED number wholly dependent upon public
support, the proposition is very questiona-
bic in point of economy or feasibility; and
while we do not claim our plan free from OBJ
jections. yet. with present views, we believe
it the best that can be done at least, the ex-
pertinent can be made with little expense to
be presented, and we invite investigation by
any and all who have distinct plan 10 make
relative to the object, namely: For each
town TO be responsible for the support of its
own poor. The authority of each town to
let. to the loves. responsible bidder, the con-
tract to clothe, feed. doctor when sick, and
bury when dead, all who are. or may be-
Come a town charge. for term Of three years,
and be entitled to whatever Sci vices said
paupers may be able to render.
Fellow Citizens, this subject must be dis
posed of, if we are right in our position-and
we intend to seek and be governed by legal
advice. Bills presented by towns for support
of pauPers, viii not be audited by the Coun-
ty Board.
This question should secure the sympathy
and effort of all to provide comfortable homes
for the unfortunate in our midst.
What have any of US that we have not re-
ceived Who has a certain hold Of what he
possesses Remember the heading of this
article.
"Ye may do them good when We will"
IF. MAYNARD,
Chm Board of Supervisors.
Oak Grove, Jan. 5th. 1865.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-14
The Draft.

This city and the l;'rger towns in the
county have voted bounty of 5000
each to volunteers under the last cali.
A committee has been appointed here
to negotiate the orders. and secure volun-
teers. 1t is thought the quota can be Sc
cured.
1t seems hat an order has been issued
by Pro. Marshal FRy, that no credits
will be allowed on this call except of vol
unteers enlisted since The call was issued.
Towns which have paid for volunteers
and now have a credit ABOVE all previous
calls, are to lose that credit, and all stand
on an equality. This order is such a
manifest absurdity--such an outrage on
fair dealing and common justice, that we
presume public opinion will compel its
revocation.
All recruiting commissions heretofore
issued by Ihe Governor are revoked H.
Dep. Pro. Marshal John L. Dale is re-
cruiting in this county.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-14
Prepare for the Draft.

Supply your family with CHEAP GooDs
now! Call at the Book d Variety Store,
where Goods will be sold at the follow
ing prices, till the Draft takes place, for
Cash only.
Perfumery, 90 to so cts per bottle
Hair oil Is to 25 cts g
Backing brushes each.
Toilet soap 5 to 25 cts per cake
Portfolios 80 cts to 50 each.
Photograph Albums 60 cts to $40 each
CLOSING oUT.--Lithographs. Photo
craps, and Steel Plate Engravings at
from cts 10 81, so each.
Closing oUT.-Pipes at from 2 for 5
cts to 81 so each. Pocket knives, Ra-
zors, Wallets, best assortment in town,
at slow figures"
Pocket, Dressing, and Fine Combs;
Tooth, Hair, and Clothes Brushes, at
prices that defy competition.
Il large stock OF lead pencils at from
2 for cts to % cts. each. Gold pens,
with Silver and Ebony holders; Tele.
scope S, Pocket Compasses. Pocket and
Desk Inkstands, cheap for cash.
Call in; we will show you around.
]. NJ. MCKEE.
Prescott, Jan. 7th. 1865.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-14
Old Settlers Festival,

At the meeting of the Executive Commit
tee of the Old Settlers Association, held to
make arrangements for the Annual Festival,
it was resolved that it be held at the City
Hotel, in Hudson, Wednesday, January 18th.
The following appointments were made:
Orator-Gol. VIM. H. MOBILES, of ST. Paul.
Toast CommiHee-Jos. Bowron, Joel Foster.
Emory Andrews.
Supper, Music and HaR-James S. Hughes,
HI. A. Taylor, S. Hunt.
Floor MInagers-H. A. Taylor, Chas. E.
Mears.
The following programme was agreed up
on:
Business meeting, election of officers, &C.,
at o'clock. Grafton at z. to be followed by
an {" Old Settlers Conference" in which all
old settlers are expected to take part, giving
their early experience. relating incidents con-
nected with the early settlement of the coun-
try, its growth, &c. Supper at 8 o'clock, to
be followed by toasts, responses, music, DC.
Alter the exercises at the table. those who
wish can adjourn to the ball room. Music
viii be furnished by st. Paul band. Tick
cts for sale at the City Hotel. All are invited.
Tickets for supper, $3.50 per couple. Sup
per and ball, $500.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-14

AN AGED WoMAs.-We presume it
will su rprise most of our readers to learn
that there is living in this county, a lady
who is lO4 years old. Mrs. reissue, of
Clifton, has attained that extreme age
She is quite smart, works about the
house, and occasionally comes to town
to trade. 1t staggers the mind to think
what events have passed into history
since she attained to womanhood.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-14
Referees sale.

Circuit Court%-Pi County-State of Wis
coiIsin.
Betsey F. Proctor. against Charles Hatchin-
son, q. b. Cox, and Joel Foster.
DY virtue of and pursuant ioa judgment of
I'D foreclosure and sale rendered in the
above entitled action in said court, dated No.
vember 80. 1864, shall expose for sale and
sell to the highest bidder, at public auction.
for cash, at the front door of the City Bank of
Prescott, in the city of Prescott, Pierce coun-
ty. State of Wisconsin, on Saturday, the 2lst
day of January. 1865, at two o'clock P N.
of that day, the following described premises,
or SO much thereof as may be necessary to
satisfy the amount of said Judgment and costs.
together with the expenses of sale. tO-wit =
The east half of the southeast quarter. of
ection number twenty, in township number
tweEty-seven, of range number eighteen, con-
tanning eighty acres.
Dated December Sth, 1864.
J. @. BUTTON, Referee.
A. Fl. YOUNG. Plf's Att y. 35-w6
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-14
Referees Sale.

Circuit Court, Pierce County. Charles S.
Greeley. Daniel B. Gaze, ct. ais, ag'st G. p.
Sargent, A. II. Young, Martha Young,
and Nathaniel Martin.
DY VIRTUE and in pursuance of a judg-
ID ment and decree of foreclosure and sale
rendered in said court in the above entitled
action, dated November 2Sth. 1864. / sha
expose for sale and sell to the highest bidder,
at the front door of the City Bank of Pres
colt, in the city of Prescott. in said county
and State of Wisconsin. .oa Saturday. the 4th
dav of February, 1865. at o'clock P. NJ, the
following described mortgaged premises, or
so much thereof as shall be necessary to salts
fly the amount Of said judgment and costs and
the expenses of sale. to-wit: Lot one in BLK
+, of Fowler addition to the city of Pres
colt. in the county of Pierce and State of
Wisconsin.
J. S. WHITE, Referee.
J. G. BUIToN, Plff7s Atty.
Dated December 22d, 1864. 37-w6
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-14
H Never, during a residence of t.

% Never, during residence of ten
years in this county, have we seen chan
ces for investment as good as now. This
county, Notwithstanding the great num-
Der Of men we have sent to the army,
and the partial failure Of the wheat crop
last season, was never more prosperous.
1t is out Of debt; its orders are cash ); we
poll as large vote as ever; and the rec
ords show that during the past year, fif-
teen mortgages on real estate have been
discharged, where one has been given.
Real estate is generally firm, but the
general restlessness produced by the war
and the high prices, makes some people
anxious to sell, and desirable locations
can be bought very cheap. There has
never been time when ready money
could be invested here as proftably as
now.