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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11
ALEX II ul,lA A111.A b AnD YlRulNlA AyY ESi lSER

LILA AN DilIA dAAAI IL AN
o. IA. r. Il. The Lynchburg Virginian
contains q long article on the Orange & Alex.
andria Railroad, In which 1T is stated, among
other things, that "a messenger from here was
semitic Lynchburg and procured certain books
and papers of the company - that the ''Secre-
taryrepudiates chs action and has issued an
order reDaading Tie distracted books and pa
pers.to the possession Of their rightful owners"
and that 'Mr. Dewitt, who was sent to Alex
andria to examine the books of the Company to
see what illegal votes were cast for Mr., Bar
.bour, has completed his labors and makes an
addition Of 224 votes to Mr.. Barbour list.
A fight occurred near the Orange Il Alexan-
dria Railroad Depot, on Saturday evening, oc-
casioning quite commotion in that neighbor
hood. Nobody was seriously hurt, though
some bloody noses and cut heads were visible
after the affray.
A man from the eend Of Loudoun County,
was in town to- day, eagerly inquiring for the
office OF Capt. Winship, as he wished to get
a pass to take out some Whiskey' !! This was
being, tetotnHy, behind the times.
Capt. j. Hof, Commissary of Subsistence
and now superintendent Of freedmen at Alex
andria, has been breveted a major for long con-
tinued and meritorious services.
In the Orphans Court, in Washington, on
Saturday, VIM. Selden was appointed guardian
to his son, VIM Cary Selden, heir to General
Alexander Hunter.
The banking house of the First National
Bank, in this place, is being thoroughly reno
| waited, and repaired
The branch Of the Quartermaster' Depart
ment in this city will be abolished after the ex-
1 piration of this month.
A mule was stolen from the yard of the Brook
Lodge on Saturday last, between the hours OF
twelve and one in the day
Owing to bad weather in the bay, the steam
| er Columbia did not reach this place until this
morning.
The snow storm of Saturday has been fol-
lowed by fne weather The snow soon disap
! peared.
The alarm of fire on Saturday night last was
caused by the burning Of chimney,
The night mail train on the Virginia Cen
trail railroad will be discontinued after toni ht.
The steamer due here last hight did rot ar
rive until ave o clock this morning.
| e-~-@m-
Auber's La Bayadere, or the Maid Of each
mere, is the opera on the bills fer tonight.
Horse thieves are numerous in Fauquier
county.
Stoves, Tin Ware, DC.
80 PURCELL & HOY,
S=zz.1I5ssS s. " corner Of
g. KING g. WASHINGTON STREETS
AGENTS FOE THE
| MAGEE & BARSTO
| PATENT VENTILAYIN(T STOVES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11
STO Y E S !

SToV Hs' Stoves.
S. CUVILLIER,
(KelFs O Stand)
NO. %, KING STREET,
Keeps constantly on hand large assortnn ent
Of COOK, PARLOR and other STOVES, with
a g4neral assortment of TIN WARE. This
selection of Cook Stoves being che best in u 6,
he warrants their cooking qualities
3 Roofing, Guttering and Plumbing done at
shortest notice. oct 19-ti nj
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

make up trains. lie denies that tnereEW was any
,,ckessness o.. neglect on he part of the steam
engine Of that heused the language attributed
il him, and says the horse car was driven up
.,relessly behind. the engine. Mr.. j. B.
Stewart, of the. Washington and Alexandria
Railroad states, in card, that the statements
,f the engineer are corrobcrated by Henry
Phelps and others. ---------
The paragraph lately published stating that
orders have been issued ito discharge all the
employees and break up the Office of the Com
nisssry Of Subsistence in Alexandria, under
Tie charge Of Major CLARK, has but partial
pundation ia fact. The report arose, it is sup
posed, from an order ISSUED with view to the
reduction of the expenses Of the Commissary
Department., and which directs the discharge
tan the employees Of the Department on the
18th inst. Such number as may be necessary
| hr the transaction Of business will then be en-
loyed by the approval Of Col. Bell, and all the
lnces will still continue.
The Warrenten Index is informed that Col.
R. Johnston, Justice Of the Peace of Fairfax
county, one night last week heard noise in
his porch after he had retired to bed, and went
out to ascertain the cause Of it, when two ne
goes living on the premises, felled him to the
floor With billets of wood and beat him most
nercilessly. The reason assigned for this bru
aGty was the refusal of Col j. to send his
cellar keys to thenegroes. This is the frstwe
have heard Of any such affair. m co.'s
Afght took place, last night, about eleven
o'clock, in the ordinary next to the corner OF
] pHnce and Water streets, between some clti-.
ems and government teamsters. The latter
citing nc advantage OF the former, reinforce
aents were sent after, and about two o'clock
niVed armed with whips, swords and blud-
gOns The fight was Immediately renewed,
Ehen the night watch made their appearance
and captured five of the rioters.
The Secretary of War has assigned Major
george Bell, commissary of subsistence, as
prhasing and depot commissary for the
Apots Of Washington and Alexandria, and to
have, under such instructions as may be given
the Comnaissary General Of Subsistence:
General charge Of the Subsistence Department
Washington.
The Richmond Sentinel says "A sou OF
nof the Iturbides, who married Miss Green,
Alexandria, Va, has been adopted by the
Emperor Macmillan. Mrs. lturbide is not
200 this city, but from Georgetown, u. e.,
aere she is now residing
d The congregation in the Baptist Church,
III night, was the largest that has assembled
this city for many months. A sermon was
cached, and the ceremony Of baptism per-
Maed by the pastor, the Rev Mr. Blttlng
Inc arrivals by the Chesapeake q Vhio
aal at Georgetown are diminishing in NUM-
l. L II of no
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

The Richmond Sentinel says . sou of
Fae Of the Iturbides, who married Miss Green,
Alexandria, Va, has been adopted by the
Emperor MACMILLAN. y Mrs. lturbide is not
ea this city, but from Georgetown, u. e.,
| aere she is now residing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

ne Postmaster General on Saturday gave
f., following order: Reopen GroVeton, Prince
alan county, change name to Stone House
[,' and appoint Gideon N. starbuck, post
sef, vice, r. IT. Graham.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

Aube La Bayadere, or the Maid Of Cach-
mere, is the opera on the bills fer tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

Horse thieves are numerous in Fauquier
county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

The congregation in the Baptist Church,
Knight, was the largest that has assembled
this city for many months. A sermon was
cached, and the ceremony Of baptism per-
|'ned by the pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Biting.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-16
ForcfbIe Truths from an Unexpected
Quarter

The republican press occasionally surprise
their readers and the rest of mankind by telling
some fsrclble political truth that is generally
York Times smitten IN this way, the other
CAV. and while under The influence, said
Every man. woman ard child paws half
OF their monthly or yearly earnings into the cof-
fers of the war Ii mechanic earns his $500 a
year, $3.50 psid swav in :he paper currency
it a clergyman or college professor receives
81 500 SALARY. he now gives $3.50 10 sustain the
every day laborer and - poorest sean.tress.
Ii i equally with the government itself o.
its two million paid out every day, one million is
los, hy the depreciation OF the circulating me
dunn
The nation doubles ia debt eyers day, As-
cause ia paper representative Of value has lost
half It's worth Every person dependent on SAL
aries or fixed wages is JUS. one half poorer to
day than he should be. because Of the reduced
value Of our currency The dollar Is worth only
fifty cents. Every one knows this The people
see tina; what 5 calsei the price OF gold" il 10
them the most impor;an, OF all pecuniary mat
tiers. and that the tax On the currency far out
rniis al other taxes. Indeed il i well seen now
that direct tar OF ffty per cent on every per
sons income provided il brought the currency
10 10 par. would DE less exactng ani wasfeful
than the present depreciation. because il would
be fixed and would not permit such excessive
speculation aud oserchsrging by the dealers IN
commodities
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-16

vote down every amendment and pas. the bill
without delay.
Mr Henreks offered an Amendments feouiripv
county commissioners 70 leavy tsres for one two
and three yesrs 10 order TO Iquid.te the deb,s
ennorsed al approved by the DILL Motion ritb
drawn.
Dir Lane made sn argument ia favor of the
amendment 70 the bill providing that taxes
should De levied only cpos townships that had
not filled their quota
Further debate Was bad 10 which Messrs Bus
kirk. Collins and others participated, when the
amendment vas voted down-yeas al nays -
Mr. khods moved TO indefinitely postpone the
OH and peGdiDg amendments. Los,-lS to 60
III. Miller, OF Iipecanoe. moved an amend
ment that every man who had paid ANYTHING TO-
wards raising volunteers should be credited il
IN 80 far upon his taxes
ar. Grifh'h moved TO table the amendment
Mr.. Miller, oy leave. argued in favor OF IL. Il
was IN his judgement emnently just ard pro
per,
Mr.. Buskirk replied. opposing IT,
| Mr.. Coffroih renewed Mfr Griffith. motion. IN
table Mr.. Miller's amendment Carried-yeas
46. nays 80
Ar. Wright offered an amendment TO the eli
/ iect that no property of snv soldier should be
taken Tor taxes under the bill.
Mr. Wright, in support thereof, said that hi.
purpose wss 20 protect the property of the sol
der. the soldiers widow, the soldiers children
dis object was 70 protect the interests Of the
men snd thOse who they held dear Who wenl
forth To spill their blood and, il might be- Law
/ their bones upon the battle field in the cause OF
their country He knew men whose very farm:
| their patrimony-had been required for the
purpose OF purchasing substitutes. Ii you CON
menced legslizing the acts OF county commits
sioners. where would you s,op' Twelve nil
lions OF dollars 10 bonds sc we're ASKED 10 legal
2e 10 day On The next draft We would b,
lied upon to legalixe twelve millions of dollar.
more The people could not stand this TAXATION
Gentlemen seemed 20 think that greenbacks eres
upon the trees. Hu, he told them the dav xoul,
come when they would blush % see their constt
gepis.
he did not believe that this was to be the las
draft, oT any means. And, then on the next
and the next and the next, sre you going 10 lie
gaize successvely and respectively : t~elye mil
Lon issue OF bonds aud county bonds all over IN
state, oprdeniag the people with taxation Ut
ns3rd OF
Messrs Whiieside and Griffith offered add
tional amendmen;s--the latter proposing tia
The property OF officers above the rank of secon,
lieutenant should be exempt
Mr. Buskirk expressed the oo.aicn that al m
amendments offered were in fragrant violation o
the consitution De therefore moved to tebl
them. Lost-yeas 26; navs 81
Pending the motion Of Mr. Buskirk the Hous
adjourned until Tomorrow 9 a. M
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-16


The proposition TO legslize the acts OF county
commissioners ia regard to What bad been done
In the matter Of raising and paying o0unues'
"a. M los discussion 10 the House yesterday.
The bill vas favored By the democratic mem
bers. The opposition TO the bounty system came
from republicans Some Of the objections 70 the
measure are worthy Of consideration. One mem
Der. Mr. Rnops Republican, expressed the con
vicsioa that in the measures proposed Tor 'ne
bene6, Of our brave ard patriotic soiaiefs' 1ne
legislature might 20 too far lie said; ne
people a, home muss not be left TO groan uncer
In. burden. Of enormous taxation" Again:
"rbe bill. II sdoglei. would bankrupt majority
of the counties 10 the state" Nr. WEIeHr IRE
publean) illustrated the position Of RHoD'in this
Else He said: "Tselvc million dollars 10 bonds
We are asked to legaliEe to day. On the HeIi
srof ne would be called upon TO legalize twelve
millions more Mr. wEioHr adds. The PEG
pie could not Sand this taxation. Gentlemen
seem 70 think that gresnbscks grow upon trees
Recellect these are the arguments oil men "he
have been .pleJging "Ihe last man aud the las
dollar for the suppression OF the rebellion. ou
when their pledges about being practicsll,
enforced they the first TO shrink from th'
sacrifice The condition OF Affairs nov upon th'
country vas foreseen the commencement o
the rebellio7. but such predictions were pro
nouncei disloyal by the very class who nov
argue like Nessrs RHoDs aud WRIGHT. Int
men who would not listen to reason then. Wit
would not heed the lessons Of history, are nov
vainly struggling to overcome the fruits OF thei
own policy Those who have so-n The win
must reap the whirlsind The aoodgates Of cor
ruption have been open long that the Who'll
country has become demorslized aud nothin
but necessity will restore the frugality. III
economy and the public and private purity whic
characterized the early days OF the republic 10
war would have been ended long ago If the sp
il of covetousness and the habits o! erirayaganc
which pervade every elass OF society had bee
restrained and they will doubtless occasion grea
er sacrifices than yet have been made TO secuE
the ends in view. peace. by the overthrow
the rebellion and restoration Of the union.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-16

The New York Worlds Washington core.
pondeut OF the lOsh states that there great con
vocation Of republican politicians in that cit-
with reference to tic executive appointments FOL
the next four wears. including the cabinet, Con
irary TO general impression. no eabine, officer OF
any Of the chief subordina;es. such as collector,
of customs. district attorneys. United State.
mr>htl-. &c . can be continued in office afte
the 4th of March. except by virtue of = reap
phi tmen,. precisely a. if new administrative
we're coming into power The foliosinz is ths
rumored new cabinet:
Secretary OF Ssate-Chlsles Francis Adam.
Secretary OF the TrcasGry-Ed~in ID Nor
gan.
Secretary Of War-O p Morton. OF Indian.
Secretary of the Nav,-John FOrney.
Secretary Of the In.erior-H tnnibal Hamlin
Pos'm1sEer Geucrai-Mr Dennison present
incumbent.
Attorney General a1se. :. Speed prescn,
incumbent
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-16
MATE ire W.

Up 10 Taesday 43a recruits had been &C
congressional district quota
The Evansville Journal saws of the legsla
ture:
From the datory manner in which our law
m kers at work is 10 evident either that few
laws OF value 10 the state are 20 be acted upon
during the present term OF they will De hurried
through during the closing hours OF the session
"iihou; discrimination or reflection
-RELIGIous The religious awakening AT the
Baptist Church continues with undated interest
The in.nersions S .bbath las; numbered Is
We hear OF revivals IN other churches, and trust
the good work will continue to go on.-Green-
castle Press
There are six congregations OF christians n
Knox county, 10 which one hundred and ten
members have recently been added These peo
pie plead for the reconstruction OF the Heavenly
government upon the Bible as the basis They
believe thst Christ has but one church. and that
all the nations Of earth can become one people
in the one church, and thereby secure universal
good will ard permanent peace among men. 80
Col John Ketcha m died at MS residence in
Monroe county Oh the Sth inst aged So years.
Col Ketcham was a pioneer indeed. coming 10
the state in 1911, and fought through the war
of 1912 He was successful farmer, accumu
lating large BODY of land on which he settled
the most OF large family. A man of unbound.
ei hospitality He was several times member
OF the legislature. many years ago. and always
had the confidence and love of bis neighbors
The death Of 10 other man 10 that county would
be 30 universally felt. His venerable wife. aged
survives him.
--FIRE AT CoRYDoN One Of the most de
structive fires that ever visited Corydon broke
cut in that town about three o'clock Tuesday
morning, in the principal business square OF that
village The fire spread rapidly, as there was
no engines with which to combst il, aud ragged
with great fury. The teens, with bucl e e,
WORKED noblv but their eff ,rts were unavaiinp
until the fire exhausted itself for want of mat
terial Our informant, Nr William Mer ker.
areaks in high terms of The efforts made ov the
citizens to prevent the spre I'd oil the conf agraton
men. women and children laboring in carrying
water and aiding in removing goods from The
burning building.
The FIRE originated in a slddier shop, we un-
derstand, from barrel Of ashes which had been
left against the building on the outside.
The following is a list OF the sufferers, and the
houses DESTROYED:
Mil;er's Hotel. corner OF the square; DR. Read
er's drug store: Douglass & Denbo's dry goods
store; REYNOLDS sadGler shop Lanes family
grocery store: aud Kintners saddle shop
Our informant could not ascertain With any
certainty the total amount OF he losses, but
heard them estimated as high $35 900. If
there had been Ere engine in the town. the FIRE
could have easily been subdued. and we under
stand that the citizens have determined TO pur-
chase one.-N. Ledger
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-16
Diseases and Conditions Peculiar to
Females.

The beauty aud ex RENE delcscy o. he female organ
ization to -sy nothing OF its physiological chsract
TIC are sufficient Indications t0nt IL l. forms
OF disease ant moi fctous peculiar TO itself she
physician of the present day do ounfsr ANY
more TO M OF VI rine di~ea than the b ,-csn II
nIty year 49, bet owing the present Gal Condition
Of woman, her iuc ea>ed frequency aud
g. the tr IF This lsncboy aths BY
consumption bear amp witness.
At The American Uspen-ary treat by a
new method, AID with the happie-i result. Proiap-
sus Cter, CALLING of the woar,) Eruy-i9ns Of tie
Skin, Cnioro>is or Green sickness-chars trrised ~
yeiiowish. dirty green psor OF the surface. tn1rsio
Aessum. absent &eii>truation; AmenOrrhea OF he
tention OF the G~nse-: by painful and dir
cult how 81 the M n>e AenorThsgs or prufuse Mem
struatio; LelobOrrbee, and sltered
n"n OF the uuc1s-geL.rsiy white, nearly coiJress
and transparent
Reader. have given you y class OF diseases that are
me- with Ia Females OF all ages whether married
married. and married feaases would sav thar Their,
are many 9th forms Of disea pecusr 10 our sea
diseases Of Pregnancy, Partufitisn and o. OF
which space will not admit sucicati0n. u for
the council chamber adding bu, one more disea-e 10
this list aud that IL formidable oneUcersob Of the
II you sfl ctec with organic weakness or .Hy A..
semblage OF morbid phenOuena OF this cha acrer ven
aid lftoo late 20 arrest the disease, po..-
bic 20 paIiiate the symptoms fbrs smOo BE the ma
way TO an untimely grave.
IL g MAORI Of iRrsnces these diseases have mad.
considerable TEOgres> before the pat becs me- al
ed In some cases an emacdfion j. the frs; indcs a.
thai attracts the aiteni Of ID patients friebd Ard
=
fearful .ignicaDce O the word ''wsslng II not on
cons ute the leading feature hrr the ear - s,s
m-si omino1s SYMPTOMS Of cchsunp ion examples Of
which are nv ariabiy met With ia yoafg lad no
gifted with high intellectual end awmenis. refn-d AZ.
comp ;bmeEts and eyes ia hing unn .,ursl bril-
nancy mot reg .rsig iher- Hoicatiens beng
o. ineio ent disease, bat those psrsonsl ehssm-
True, ALA. the poet sings
Consrmp'io7s' che ue'eT looks more pure
Aud lovely, than when pat all cur.
And ye that bio N, - fre. % still
Has liant it, heeting asi M
AID speaks. to fho>s VIII Oh st. hue
tf ckre>s. ce6- b an suffering to-:
Ino1ga ~ho. just viewing srgAt 90 fair,
Could dream that death tbere,p
Address z. o. Box 1861.
lL5'Ofice hours from A. II 20 P = Room 30
febl6-c1y
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-16
DRUlDis LETTER.

Tn. aebei. mons ltke Having to
.,xht All wtnser-rsetS INABILITY
se mold their Annual Councsi OF
u.,-,..e. pan for the Campaign
az ,sa.-vfImingteu, Cha'isst"n'
-. ,,ab,te 40 be Evacuated, and
,t,~nmeud 10 be Heid->trengfh al
,neT Two opposing armies.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-16
PROVISIONS.
NRW PROTINION HOUSE (!

HAViNG OPENED A WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Provision aor-e. cert door 10 the Journal Once,
o. Meridian street, offer sale ~ rates far below
present retail price, the finest and best Cured Meats 20
De had IA The city, Choice Plain and sagarcured Hams
see Meats. Snosei aud Cnsnoket shouders Mess
Pork and the finest quality Of ara ut rp "a ferees and
kegs 10 crooks: also. the rnest brands Of
Family Flour, by sack OF barrel.
Gail and see NJ. All sfts-s delivered nee. Once,
no. - NORTH Meridian street
.seis-dRn I'D HARR
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-16
NJ DtCaL.
M A ~ e = 9 ,
How Destroyed. Hrw Restored.
ssr. y. <. PEi<DEssY.
Physician and Surgeon
No. "a ID E. Washington st.

I'm CONNECTION WITH THR GENERAL PRACTICE
4 o. Medicine treat by new md r-abl. medium.
and will the happest results all forms OF disc the
Nervous, seminal UrinarS ard >exc,l -ySlesn-
Young men With holi " cheeks aud palhd coGBiea4use
telling in fearful lsngaag. the silent working of son
forniida disease unierun you titutlon.
DRY and rea on. hurry ing pr-nsfure death re-
fleet while reason h0fs sway avail ,ourself ~
treatment that disripaies The slightest dis.a. and
The sTrassing md
Gus Difficulty and p-rpeiual annoys- c.
Sperma'urrhpa, SemSal Ne4Kness, Nocturnal Ennis
sio sexual 'ebi ity mpoehcy, hgeois self bu-e.
aud Their rssult>-lna I'D 10 ConsumBaie the Marriage
Ccnirac', Mental aud III seal rrosirA;.,n, Fpi,p y.
ln,anity apd Coz sumption.
''Ihc foe.
Like stsun murderer steaIy 10 bis prTpose
Presses him close through -ry lane OF life,
Nor misses once the track, bur -es>es o.
I'LL forced at last TO the r.1en.oa, verge
And at once he siak..p
Likew Sc, will guarantee q radical cure o. Srphiis
Con hRa and elect, ia ali their ages .ntr-ig r..
movii from The blIod the last spark If TIE erYbls
disea es that gradually barn h, Ct ls
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-16

General Grant has sail recently that with
100 900 fresh men ne close the ia three
months. The draft. IL ia 1horgns. Sill yield =,
lez.t 300 .0ee ueu
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-16

Gibson county IS the first in the state to iill
tes quota under tie present call for $500 600
men. hav.ng completed Il on Friday. January
9Th
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-16
AFTERNOON skssIox.

The Senate concurred in the House resolution
requesting the governor TO return the bill. s SIS.
concerning the 9Th Judicial dis,ris, COMMON
pleaS court.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-16
REM OvAL.
indianapolis Merchants Exchang,

AS been moved 10 Rooms r. rr Kitchen. Bull NJ,
4 opposite the Po-toffce, Penusy vAnia street
aud immediately over wingae or, csiy store.
feol6d3t ]. BARNARD. Secret airy