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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24
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FROM GEORGIA.

New YORK, August 24-The Savannah
Herald says Cen villa ordered Mrs Robert
Toombs to vacate the premises occupied by
her in Washington, Georgia, intending to use
il as freedmen bureau, out General
Steadman countermanded the order, and Mrs.
Toomhs remains
Colonel 5. l4eibles formerly minissert0 Bel
GUM under Pierce, died recently At 5loutgon2-
cry, Alabama.
Gov. johnson, Of Georgia, has issued Q
proclamation declaring that all civil officers,
who have taken the oath, and not embraced
within the exceptions, or who have received
special amnesty, shall proceed to the discharge
of their duties according to laws existing prior
to the first Of January, 1861, SO tar as the lat
ter are not Inconsistent with the present COZ
dition Of the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24
IEDICTIMENTE, &c.

HARRISBURG, August 24.-The grand jury
Of Franklin county returned true bills OF in
dictments against the following Confederate
officers:
General McCausland: Major Gilmore, Capt.
Smith for arson, and others are pending To-
highway robbery against Smith and Gilmore
and ior robyery and lnuglor against McCaus-
land.
acquisitions have been issued by Governor
Curtin upon Gov. Boreman: Of West Virginia,
for the rendition Of McCauslaud and upon Gov.
Peirpoint for the rendition Of Smith:
We understand that Gen. Early will also be
indicted for murder, arson and highway rob
berry, as his order was shown in ChambersbUrg
directing freebooters to levy a tribute, and in
default of payment to burn the town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24
Boots u Shoes.

r HAVE just received direct from the manu-
/ facturers my Fall and Winter stock Of Ia
dies gents misses and Cnildrcn's BOOTS and
SHOES, consisting in part of
Mems Calf Alp and Thick Boots.
Ladies' Morocco, Goat and Calf Boots.
Ladies' Glove, Kid, Congress and Polish Boots
Misses Glove, Kid, Calf, Goat and Morocco
Boots Ladies' and Misses Lasting CATERS;
Chidrcn's Boots and Shoes Of every descrip-
ton; Boys and Youth Calf and Kip Boots all
of which win be sold at reasonable prices.
Call and examine st No. 50, King street.
aug 16-d3m J. T. EVANS.
TT7HE war being over, the subscriber would
L address himself to the pleasing task Of
furnishing his friends Of the city and country,
with goods in his line Of business. and would
call their attention to the following leading
articles, viz:
Gents Calf and Kipp Boots.
Gents Calf, EipD and Buff Boots and Shoes
Boys Boots and Shoes, in @heir varieties.
Ladies Caters.
- Morocco Boots.
- Calf 50
q Seal g
Misses Morocco, Seal and Calf Boots
Children's Shoes, of all kinds used
And in short every article usually found in
well assorted shoe establishment, al Of which
are offered at fair living prices for CASH.
HENRY L. SIMPSON, Agent.
~ 19-tf No. Royal Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24
FROM LOUISVILLE.

LOUISVILLE August 24.-The steamer Ar
gosy No. 8, from Carlo to Cincinnati, with
the Seventeenth Ohio regiment on board was
blown ashore on Monday evening, eight miles
below Louisville The conclusion exploded
the mud drums, and scalded twelve Of the men
two fatally and two more are expected to
die. Between thirty and forty jumped over
board and eight were droWed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24
ROBREKIEs AND OUTRAGES.

New YORK, August 24.-The Augusta
Transcript Of the 10th says
Outrages and robberies have prevailed ex-
tensigely in the vicinity Of Augusta and were
mostly perpctratcd by Southern soldiers. The
efficient measures taken by the military police
were causing their subsistence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

Our merchants have excellent and large
stocks of goods, Of all kinds, on hand, and
are receiving additional Fall Supplies. We
invite our country friends to stop and examine
the assortments offered for sale, and make
there purchases here. They cannot do better
elsewhere The railroad and river now offer
every facility for transportation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24


nzz~A called meeting Of the Friendship Fire
Company, held the 22d instant, totake into con-
siaeration the death Of our fellow member and
officer, JOHN MUIR, the following preamble
and resolutions We're anonymously aoopC19o: q: u;u
Whereas. it has pleased Almighty God in III
allwise Providence to remove from our midst
by death, our brother member John n, Mu I
for MANY wears connected with us, and who by
his worth and excellence had endeared himself
to us. be it therefore resolved
That in his death this company has lost an
efficient officer and member, and the community
a useful and worthy citizen,
3. That we tender to his bere9ved family our
warmest sympathes and as token c OF our res
pect we cause our hall to be draped IN mourning
and attend the funeral of the deceased.
s. That we cause the proceedings to be enter
cd upon the minutes Of the company and pub
lished in the Gazette, and that copy be sent TO
J. W. ATKINSON President
W + browns, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

There is very perceptible decrease of Pc
destrians on King street, within the last three
or four weeks The mastering out Of service
Of the officers and soldiers lately stationed here
abou1s and their departure for their homes.
makes the difference
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

The census just taken by the State authori-
ties shows that the city Of New York contains
about 1870, 900 inhabitants, and Brooklyn about
ZIG, 900. The former, therefore, if the enumer-
alton is correct, has declined to the extent Of
1000 in five years, while the latter has gained
only 10000.
The Congress Spring at Saratoga has lately
changed proprietors at the round sum OF
$500, 600. The Star" Spring, at the same
place. has also been recently sold for $50, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

The Legislature Of Virginia atits last SEES
sion in this city, passed an act authorizing
attachments tie be levied by the Sheriff or
Constablein either the county where the &C
ton is pending, or where the attachable prop
erty is. Also, an act allowing Commissioners
of Revenue fifty cents for each license issued
by them, in addition to the fee heretofore
allowed by law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24
". J. BROWNS, Secretary.

Ma.A CARD.-The undersigned thinks it her
duty hereby publicity to express 4er grat
tude to the New DIRK Germanl' Lille lnstlralce
Company, for the ready and prompt, manner in
which the amount Of her deceased husbands
Life Insurance in said Company. was paid by its
General Agent, Nj. Ferdinand Muhlinghaus OF
Washington, D. c. The amount was paid IN
full long before it was legally due:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24
.GGD s.

There is no fall in prices il. the market; on
the contrary, an evident disposition to keep
vegetables and fruits up to the highest possible
notcn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

The Zodiacal light which is visible every
evening now after dusk, is about as brilliant as
it ever is This phenomenon is supposed to
be caused by the rays Of the sun shining
through ring similar to that which enclrcles
the planet Saturn ana which is said to enclr-
Gle the earth. It shines up from tie track OF
the setting sun in the form Of a pyramid, and
is best seen or more plainly visible when this
ring is directly between the sun and the earth.
It may be seen in The early morning as distinct
~ as at night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

The funeral of the late Mr. John Muir was
attended yesterday, ~ the Friendship and
Sun Fire Companies Of this place, and large
concourse of other citizens The fremen are
toattend Grace Church, next Sunday evening,
at Il O clock, where a sermon for the occasion
will be preached by Rev. Mr. Sprigg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

We are glad to learn that the business of
the .. 4 A: R. R. is steadily improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24
SUDDEN DEATH.

PHILADELPHIA, August "a John Derby
shire, President Of the Commonwealth Bank
fell dead in this city, to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24
LOCAL n + w S.

The Postmaster General yesterday afternoon
ordered the following post Offices to be re-
opened and appointments made:
Reopen and change site of Somerset, Orange
co., Va, and name to Liberty Mills, and ap-
point William H. Kite postmaster, II place OF
Ansel P Roult.
Port Republic, Rockingham county, James
A, Lewis, postmaster, vice J Ohm w Lee.
Messy Greek, Augusta county, j. Il. Ker-
lin, postmaster, vice j. L. White.
Mount Jackson, Shenandoah county, Levi
WITT, postmaster vice Reuben A. Bird.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

NJ Office is hereby given, That I, the sub
IN scriber, have taken outletters testamentary
of Alexandria Va. All persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased are hereby
notified to present them for settlement to John
B. Smoot, whom have appointed as my agent
to transact ali business for the estate to receive
and receipt for me in my name, and all persons
owing the estate are hereby notified to make
navment of the same. MARY D. HOOE,
aug 11-dlm E1ecutrlx.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

Justice Beach, this morning, sent to jail
Frank Smith, colored, charged with larceny OF
a horse, the property OF Philip C!eavland' OF
Fairfax county The horse was recovered from
the patty to whom Smith had sold it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24
OUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION.
On Tuesday, August %


FINE MUSIC has been engaged for the oc-
casion, and the arran gements for dancing, will
be under the supervision OF Hugh Latham,
Esq, who has kindly consented to act as Floor
Manager at the Pavilion.
Lunch and Refreshments will be furnished,
at reasonable rates, by the ladies, and the order
of the boat and grounds will be under the SUI
pervsion Of Capt John Dougherty, military
guard being present to enforce it, if necessary
No fears need, therefore, be entertained OF dis
orderly conduct
The boat will leave Alexandria at and II
a, m, precisely, and returning, will leave Gly-
mont exactly at 6 D. M, thus enabling all to be
at home before ghtfall. Tickets S.; Children
under "A years Of age half price. These n; must iJ
be procured before hand, as none will be sou
at the boat. They can be procured at &. b.
French's News Depot or Of the following
teachers.
Richard L. Carne, jr., Isaac 5. LoveJoy,
Victor Becker, Wm +. Carhe'
Michel A. Ahern Thomas Seoul,
Michael A. Hanrahan, J: Alton HutlVef,
Michael Harlow, Henry j. NeVeII.
aug 2l-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

SMALL BUNCH OF KEYS. with brass
4 chain with a gutta percha and silver ring
attached. was found on King street, yesterday
The owner can have the same by applying at
this Office, and paying for this advertisements
ONO 0A-0t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

Frederick Smith, youngest son of Ez- Gov.
William Smith, was married to a young lady
IN New York last week, and, with his bride,
Immediately sailed for Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

TO BUSHELS POTATOES for sale by
lou WILMER g. WASHINGTON,
auo 24-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

we are having very delightful weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

AS our city is interested IN the Oyster trade,
We mention that a meeting Of Oyster planters
and dealers was held in Norfolk on Tuesday,
TOR the purpose of inaugurating some definite
line Of action to protect the interests Of the
pystermen and the oyster trade. A conl-
mittee was appointed to draw up petition to
the Governor to ask bis aid and influence in
carrying out the objects Of the meeting and
more particularly to have the oyster laws Of
this State more rigidly enforced, &C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24
MARRIED,

r, mi. civ "a the sd Instant TO IN IU i 1AI ="
Nv Yo1,, TO Emma c. Todd, of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

+ R. HUNTER. G. c. sEMMEs
+ r. HUNTER & CO.,
81 Wholesale DEALERS
sEGARS A n, D II; II G = Q r S :,
90 KING STREET, OPP. THEATER, ALEXANDRIA, VA.
aug 15-tf
uORsE SHOES-25 kegs Horse Shoes. as
Il sorted sizes, for sale by
aug lift b. " EEAI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

TITS said that one Of the Government steam
fire engines will be sent from this place to
Washineton, and stationed III that city between
the Armory and the River.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

Many think from the number Of schools ad-
vertised, that the supply will be more than
the demand. We hope not. This place has
an overfowing population of boys and girls
All the schools ought to be we'll filled. Many
a boy has lost four of the best years of his
life, in not being put to school or to learn
respectable trade, during the past four years.
The time has come when mere traffic will be
of no avail. Send the children to school, Or
give them good trades! This will be a fortune
for them, hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24
n~s7 THE STEAMER JAMES GUY,

,rrzaa : THE STEAMER .1ANE5 GO I,
$500. .snzas Capt T. w Cole, is now running
regularly between Alexandra and Georgetown
the latter at 2 D. IN. On Sundays she will leave
Georgetown at O'Clock in the morning for
Glymont, touching at Washington at g and
Alexandria at 10 O'clock; returning will leave
Glym ont at O clock p. m.
Fare between Alexandria and Georgetown
IS cts; round trip tickets. to G!ymon4, 9l; G
Co., Agents, King ST., Alexandria, or +: W:
Snow. Water st., Georgetown, D: G. au23-lw"z
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

Capitalists never had a better opportunity
to invest their surplus funds. Any quantity
Of real estate is thrown upon the market, and
1t is going comparatively at low rate. These
IN search Of bargains would do we'll to consult
our advertising columns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

The correspondent of the Baltimore Sun,
is mistaken in saying that the Mansion
House, in this place, was the scene Of the
Jackson-Elsworth TRACED" -Itw was the Mar
shall House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

"EHE SOUIHENN OII OIVC1111 II -
| propose in the course Of a week or ten
days to re-publish the Southern Churchnsa" IN
Alexandria, There are many persons in the
city who would be benefited by having re-
ligious paper in their families. May not
therefore urge all such to subscribe for the
Churc7l1nan and thus aid me in starting again,
scriptions 81 a year, to be paid at the Book
Store of Messrs J. s. W. J. Entwisle, No. ITO,
King street. Tau 21-2w7 D. E. SPRlGG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

TUST4 RECET\ EDO bbls. Stafford
~ Mills FAMILY FLOUR. 80 bbls: John
Davidson's celebrated EXTRA FLO UK 81
hbls. Choice SUPER FLOUR. 30bhls. LIME.
ano Oft J. CLINTON MILBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

The provost guard was engaged this morn
inc il removing military buttons from the
clothing Of such negroes as appeared upon the
streets wearing them withous sufficient au-
thority,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

Officer Edelen killed dog to-day said to be
mad, having symptoms Of hydrophobla,
swapping and biting after being shot several
tip,cc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-24

Themes Donaldson, was arrested III Wash
ton. yesterday. charged with the larceny OF
mule, the property Of John +. Hogg. The
accused asserted that he purchased the mule
in 4 lezandria
The New York herald., 1865-03-25

EeR eLE-IM wRsrcHEsTER COUNTY, lk MILB
from Mount Vernon depot n r. and N. ". Railroad, 4
VX4Dy keelhepca md seven ef Land pc. Sl20lO
kgpH W r. w. COBURN, Eastchester. ~ VI, or 10 j. W.
nsnnsss from 10 s'eiosk A. N, phi2R y
The New York herald., 1865-03-25
wArCllMs. .,llIyETlIY. SC.

lT 9, WILLIAM STREET ROOM 40 2 HRER VI
n pr.ccs pail f0r DaHOnis W. hra, Jcarry, Ac NJ o
Ilvnbrokcl. Ii.Scts bought for Lhs ana ~. William
The New York herald., 1865-03-25

A RARE CHANCE FOR PARTIES COMMENCING
n housekeeping property OF faulty leaving city Paior
SUITE, covered brosac aud reps; Etccs ian9otc, Book
ease, Palntngs Bronzss Mrtrs Cmtains Carpets, Bn.
rcaus Beds,esds Mattresses, Bedding Extension Table,
China Class Skerwnrr, at great sacrifice i3 West rwcn.
t-Lhiid idstrect. Sixth avenue.
The New York herald., 1865-03-25

U'O i.ET--TitE iiuGugvoT SPRINGS HOTEL. FOUR
L mites not 0 pOt levis Orange c9upir n A. lnlsifc
Of NYH q WILSON, 2V) YarGk ehc,.
The New York herald., 1865-03-25

A FAMILY GIVING UP HOusENEEPIN0 DESIRES
IA 70 s.l ter Pai1r Furniture comprising suit ~
wool and fnnch br cste English velvet Tapestry Carpets
brueacl and Lace window Cuftana Mirrors, Petures 6c
ut .y3 East HFJaayay.
The New York herald., 1865-03-25

IIOR sALE-A DESIRABLE RESIDENCE. CORNER
Eighty ith street and Eleventh Avenue With carriage
house. stables &c tie Central Park half block
broadway There egb, Lots Of ground highly Inn
proved fruit and flower garden, containing grape
housc, 40. will sell two Lots with the buildings the
whole property. Apply on the premises or 70 J. r. ED
WAkDh 277 West Twentythir street. Access by Eighth
avenue ears Eighty-fourth street. GEO WARNER.
The New York herald., 1865-03-25

pR0OME STREET NEAR BROADwAY.-FOR SALE
- house and Lot No 4sa Broomc street. just put IN com
nent at moderate figure Apply 70 JAMES PRICE, 200
The New York herald., 1865-03-25

EroR gALE-rBE RESIDENCE OF r. PEEr. ESQ
on Bard avenue Staten Island; elegant ttonc man
- house. In Gothic style, with lodge Of tho IVA me-
.saeser beautifully and thoroughly cultivated; green
2enso, grnpcry, frun and fine garden; stable 6c about
asres OF land; nne waser from running brook heuss
- gas. 40, and In ne order Will be sold with the Fur
- aHeet. 80 -
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-30

A daring robbery was recently COM
mitted in Reed Township, Seneca, Co,
A couple of men called at the residence
of the Cassidy brothers, who, being
bachelors. reside with their two Sis
ters in the same house, between seven
aud eight o'clock in the evening, and
knocking at the door, said from with
out, that they had como to transact
some business with them. One of'the
brothers opened the DOOR aud the men
at the door stepped in and Informed
the man at the door that their business
with him was his money or his life, at
the same time presenting q pistol to-
his breast. The other brother rushed
for his gun. but was foored with =
club before he obtained it, and while
down was drugged with chloroform
and tied. The other brother was also
knocked down and tied. Having Sc
cured the men, one of the sconndrels
proceeded to the room of the women,
and there also rendered them insensi-
bic with chloro!orm. They then tor
tured the tied brother until he inform
ed them of the place where they kept
their money. After they had secured
thirteen thousand and four hundred dol
lars, they administered chioroform to
the other brother aud left the premises,
since which time nothing has been
heard from Saadusky Ohio)
Register, Sth. a5g {,Ha
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-30
Josh Billings on Hens.

josh Billings talks learnedly. as fol-
lows: The best time tew sett hen iz
when the hen iz ready. kant tell
you what the best breed IL, but the
shang high IL the meanest. 1t kosts az
much to board one az it duz stage
boss, and you might az well undertake
to fat tanning mill by running oats
thru it. There aint no profit in keepin'
q hen for his eggs it he laze less than
one day. Hens ar very long lived,
If tha don't contract the throat diseaze
there liz q great many goes to pot by
this mclankolly diseaze. kant tell cx-
actly how tew pick out hen. but az
general thing the long cared ones, I
kuo, are the least apt to scratch mp the
garden. Eggs packed in eqnal parts
Of salt and lime water. with the other
end down. will keep from 30 to 40
years, If they are not disturbed. Fresh
beefstake IL good for hens; serposs
4 or s pounds day would be awl .
hen would need at first along. ] shall
be happee tew advise with you. at any
time, on the hen ques:ion-and take it
in eggs.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-30
Misttllaup.
The Influence Of Newspapers.

Occasionally an individual says to
us times are SO hard with me, must
stop my paper" or, as in some instan-
ces, "my wife thinks We can dispense
with the paper now. and must stop"
Thus it is, stop the paper the first
thing as a useless expense, without
thinking of the actual waste of money
for many things drank, eat, smoked or
chewed. which can do the system no
good, but rather harm. ,
The newspaper can or should be re.
garded as benefit to every household;
It imparts useful information it fur
nishes subjects for thought and conver-
sation il adds charm to social inter
course it makes agreeable members
Of aociety. To be without a newspa-
per one might as well be out Of the
world he becomes perfect nobody |;
when he goes into society and hears
others talk about current events and
discuss questions Of local or general
interest, he can take no part in these
things because he is not posted up !;
not having read the papers. And in
the family circle what an influence the
newspaper has-the children read it,
and gain in knowledge it serves to
occupy their leisure hours, to keep
them from frivolous amusements. and
gives an. attraction to home. Surely,
then, no wise parent would consent to
GO without a newspaper in his family
and a local home newspaper too.
He may think he can get along with
out il. because he is out in the world,
and can have the reading Of the paper
from his neighbours shop or store, or
can learn what is going on from others.
But this is rather mean way. Men
ought to be independent. They ought
to read for themselves. If. however.
they think they do not need the paper
them selves, they may rest assured that
their family does. Considerations like
these should have their weight. and
should induce those who have had
thoughts Of stopping their newspapers
not To do so, aud for those who have
not taken paper to subscribe for one.
-ExeAangs.