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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-31
GENERAL NEWS.

GENERAL NEWS.
The Philadelphia Post master is endeavoripg
to get to- porary increase of twenty per ct.
to the salaries of his employees. The New
York Post Office is making the same apph-
cation, as are most of the leading Offices
throughout the country.
The New York Herald says the prevailing
modes for ladies We're never SO bizarre aud
brilliant as now, and the sudden irruption Of
crimson, yellow, blue, green and scarlet, gold
prevailing military spirit OF the country.
There are largs number of oyster vessels
at Annapolis, but owing to the difficulty there
of procuring cars. the scarcity Of this product
will continue for some few days.
Gen. Granger has succeeded Gen Geary in
the command of Savannah The Instructions
being removed from the river, navigation Was
being rapidly resumed.
A Paris correspondent of the London Index
gives notice Of some curious, and, as she says,
radical" changes in the matter of crinoline
and hair dressing, in ladies dress, in the most
fashionable circles of the centre of fashion.
1t is reported that no less than thirty three
French vessels are to be disarmed, in accord
ance with the economical views set forth in
Mr.. Fould's financial report.
Garibaldi intends to pay another visit to
England.
CIVIL GOVERNMENT. Gen. Ord has order
ed the restoration of civil government on the
eastern shore Of Virginia, and the sheritfs of
Accomac and Northampton counties are to
transmit the monies collected by them, to the
Auditor of Public Accounts, in this place. A
petition from loyal citizens of Norfolk asking
for restoration of civil government has been
forwarded by Gov. Peirpoint to President
Lincoln, which the latter endorsed and sent to
General Ord.
The Washington Star Of last evening says:
"It is understood that Ex-senator Foote has ar"
rived in Sheridan's lines, within day or two. >
This is not mentioned in this mornings
Washington Chronicle.
Gold, in Now York, to day, 2l0.
Joseph T. JANNEf,
DEALER IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-31
LExANDRIA WATER COMPANY.

A special dividend will be made Of certain
funds received from the United States for
water rents among such Of the Stockholders =,
on or before the 18th day Of February next
take the oath Of allegiance prescribed in the
President amnesty proclamation of the Sth OF
December. 1863 Copies Of the oath will be fur
nished on application to me:
F. JOHNSTON, Treasurer,
Alexandria Water Company
ian1 3--eotd
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i o CAL N E VS..

LOCAL NEWS.
Cold WEATHER AND Ice. The weather
has still moderated though the mornings and
evenings are cold-and the thaw does not, as
vet, make much impression. The ice on Hunt.
ing Creek, is, in some places, nine inches
thick On the Greek, yesterday, fast trotting
horses were introduced, to vary the scene, and
the nags showed their PAGES at round rate"
.Aa-&>~.-t>------
ROBBERY On Saturday night last, about
10 o'clock, as Walker Weldon, young man,
of this place, was passing along ST. Asaph
street, near King, two men came behind him,
threw him down, and robbed him Of his pocket
hook, which, however, did not contain much.
The robbers made their escape before the
alarm could be given. Robberies and thetts
are getting to be frequent in this place
RELEASED. MIR. Birch, delegate from
Northampton county, recently arrested for al
legged violations Of military rules, by an officer
under Gen. Butler command has been released
and has arrived here. Mr.. Powell from Acco,
mac has, also, arrived here.
EXHIBITION. The Exhibition Of the Sun
day School Of the METHODIST PROTESTANT
CHURCH. takes place at Liberty Hall, to night,
at y o'clock, An interesting meeting is ex-
pected.
MAJOR TooHMAN The Richmond En-
uuirer says that Gen. Tochman, Polish gen
tleman, who formerly resided in this county,
and was we'll known to our citizens, is now
practicing law in Richmond.
NOTICE. 1t will be seen that the Military
Authorities have determined to rid the town
Of number Of suspicious characters, who
have been seen about for some time past.
BURSTING. Several water pipes In dwell.
inps and stores, in this place, have frozen up,
and bursted during the late severe cold
weather.
The WHARvEs look, just now, more desc
late aad deserted than ever. No business Is
doing on any Of them, to any extent.
MAJOR JOHN TAYLoE, of King George
county, Va, c. s. A., is on his way to Rich
mond nm snecial exchange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-31
TIsH WHARF FOR RENT

Sealed proposals, addressed to the under
signed and left with him, will be received BY
the Com fttee on Public Property until MOI
day, 23rd instant, at ten o'clock A.. NJ TOR
renting the public Fish Wharf for the next
fishing season, namely: from the first =, day OF
March to the first day of June 1865. line rent
must be paid i'm mediately on acceptance OF tne
bid the property viii be Teet at me Of
fho nartv in default R. JOHNSTON,
az "a or Auditor.
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WE call the particular attention Of dealers 70
w our stock of DRY GOODS, consisting of
Cloths, Cassimeres, Dress Goods, Cottons, ArlSh
Linens, Calcoes, Hoop Skirts, Flanlels
Blankets, Balmoral Skirts, Table Linens,
Towels Oil Cloths, Lambs Wool shirts,
Glov es, Hosiery, Handkerchief, Shirt Collar's
and all Goods in our line, which we are offering
at prices that cannot fail to please.
ROBERT L. WOOD.
No. 49, King, below Washington S.
ian l3-1m
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EXHIBITION. The Exhibition Of the Sun
day School of the METHODIST PROTESTANT
CHURCH, takes place at Liberty Hail. tonight,
at y o'clock, An interesting meeting is ex-
pected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20

Dar GooDs -Tho1e cnterprisiug dry goods
merchants, Gray, Mullarky 4 Co., announce large
additions to their already e1tepsive ana well as
sorted stock Of goods, which, on account of their
facilities for purchasing from first hands, they are
prepared to sell at lew prices.
The members. of this house are well known in
this community, and We, therefore, take pleasure
in commencing them to the patronage Of the sur
rounding country.
So says tho Constitutionuli,t Of lato date
every word of which wO readily endorse GRAY,
MuLLAakr Co. care prepared to sell ut low
prices" and are doing it to tho entire satisfaction
Of hundreds of our people who flock taither to
make their purchases. They have just received
another cargo of elegant dress goods, cloaks, DC,
(direct importations,) which they nre Offering
cheaper than ever. Again We say, "Three times
three for GRAr, MuLLAnKY & Co."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
Magic Tanning.

Our enterprising fellow-citizen, and most kind
and liberal friend, JOHN W. ToMrKlNs, Esq OF
Dark Corner, has sent to us, and our co-luborer,
D. R. DuRIsoE, Esq, large and beautifully
tanned Calf Skin, out of which he bids us both
get US pair of boots. We will certainly do that
very thing, and step so big and high that every
urchiu will assail us with "Come out Of thom
Bosts!" But before we submit it to the Shoemak-
cr's knife VIC will keep this Calf Skin while for
amateurs 10 the art Of tanning to look at. 1t Was
tanned in sic day, by Prices Patent for New and
and Useful improvements in Tanning. For those
said valuable and wonderful improvements Messrs
Jouy w. ToypKrxs and STEPHEN S. ToIpnISs,
Executors Of JAMES ToNpKINs, doc'd., have OBJ
tainod LettoriS Patent. These gentlemen are now
resdy to dispose of State. County, or individual
Rights for Tanning by this method, on the most
reasonable tsrms. There is no more profitable
businc,s, even after the old manner, than that of
Tanning, and with authority to tan on the simple,
cheap and easy process of Prices Patent, fortunes
may be speedily realized. A hint to our wide
awake citizonss all that is necessary.
We can assure the public that the method of
tanning pursued by the Mcssrs ToNpK1Ns is no
mere nsw-fauglcd experiment. 1t has beOn
perfectly well settled and eminently successful
thing for moro than three years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
Gen. Ely,s Address.

According to hi. notification 70 that effect Gen
ELY, Acting Assistant Commissions ncrof'thc Freed
mems Bureau for the Military District of Western
South Carolina, addressed the Freedmen IN cur
town on Wednesday last. Notwithstanding the
horrible weather, for the rain poured down during
The entire day, there was an immouse host OF
blacks to hear Gen. ELY. They were assembled
together from every part of the. District Gen.
,ELY's remarks to them were very decidedly wise,
practical and commendable. We have not spnce
to report bisspeech in full suffice it to say how
ever that he most earnestly sought to impress
upon the minds of the Freedmen that they would
under no circumstances receive foot of land
from Che Government. This fact ho iterated and
reiterated. He also strove honestly to convince
them that they must work, and that they would
be made to work that they had no other earthly
!. hope of subsistence but in working. And he
further solemnly exhorted and commanded them
to return home, and Immediately enter into con-
tracts for service with their late owners; and
assured them that after entering into such con-
tracts the Freedmen's Bureau would compel them
to keep their engagements faithfully and honestly.
Gen. Ems address vas in every way calculated
to do good In another column will be found an
important Circular from Gen. E. fs> -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
Cheering.

The National E'uelligencer, tho official organ of
tho Administration at Washington, thinks "itis
plain that the timo approaches, when President
johnson will bc justified, by his own view of the
situation, in issuing proclamation declaring
that the States atoly in arms against the General
Congress; and deems it NOT improbable that be-
fore the close Of tho coming session. wc shall wit
ness g complete restoration OF tho Union, in nll
its political and financial integrity and power"
This is cheering news. And coming as it docs
from high official source, it can very properly
be locked upon as fOreshadowing the policy the
President intends to pursue towards tho South.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
.HYML.ENE.AII.

e. IT =
j, MARRIED, in Edge6eld, on Thursday evening,
December .t4th, at tho residence OF Capt. Philip
EiebelberCer, by Rev. Luther R. Gwaltney, Mr..
JAS. P. BRYAN, of Edgefeld, to Miss MAMIE
LAKE, of Newbcrry.
Here is another happy man who has just COM
ploted his sum of earthly joys by securing to
himself fair and amiable maiden, whom he has
promised to, Glove, and cherish" . An i'm
menso host of friends paid full tribute TO the in
tereating event by crowding the stately ard ele-
giant mansion of Capt. Eicholbergcr, and congrat-
ulating tho happy couple upon the momontous
occasion which marks the. first milestone in their
journey of life. But this was not all the immense
hostiof friends did !; they danced, and they sang,
and they played, and they partook of feast,
which in elegance and splendor, would have sur
priscd the Barmecide in the AraJian Nights: 1t
was a gay and brilliant jtte; and thehospitablc
host and fair hostess left nothing undone which
could add to tho comfort or entertainment Of their
numerous and delighted guests. Nor must We
omit to mention, with many thanks, that tho kind
and liberal hostess added to the great enjoyment
We experienced on the occasion, by sending us
afterwards magnificent cakc-or two magnificent
half ones, Of different kinds, which is oil tho
same. Long life to the happy pair, and hun
dred returns of tho wedding anniversary. =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
For the Adves5s,ser. (
? Tribute of Respect
BGFLER LODG q. No, ,.59, a. F. N.
-
nennn,l,nr fth 1919

Z = ~ a. f.''-- -: -
December 7th 1865.
WHEREAS, Ithas pleased Divine Providence
to remove from our midst, our friend and brother,
JEREMIAH MORGAN Wo, the brethren Of
the Lodge to which he belonged, hope to be per-
mitcd 10 voice our grief for his untimc1y loss, MS
.ane Expression of our appreciation for his worth.
Be it therefore
g Risoleca, That we submit With ali becoming
humility to this dispensation Of TIE Supreme
Architect Of the; universe. while we deeply de-
rlore his, loss.s. - .t--.,.......
Resolued, That bis private character evincc the
belief. that, in Ills removal from this world, Di-
vine Providence has called hint thnt building
sOf God-"that house not made with hands etcr-
naly,in the heavens. So ~ S: zi''g ~:
~, Resoiycd, That blank poge be loft in pnr Re-
eorl Book to his memory ..=-.s,-....,S <.
Resofeed, That these proceedings be published
in the Edgefeld Adpertiser, and copy the same
be semitic the family Of the deceased.
- J. c. CHAPMAN i,'
q i-.@s.. -, CIV. SAMPLE, Committee
49,: a... NJ. P. WALTON.
+. December 1865 :. = ft-s.--...
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
Noah,s Ark.

The well-ftIled, compact and fascinating store
Of Mr.. McEwEs, next door to Masonic Hall, is q
psLyct Noah's- ark in point of variety. A lttlo
Of almost .ovsry conceivable article in his limo
may thero. bc fouud--fancy groceries, delight
full confeetonoriss, splendid pickles, sauces jel-
lies, wincG segars snuff, beautiful toys, Christ
mas presents, and in short, everything that could
possibly tend TO cheer Up the soul and. drive dull
care away during the approaching holidays.
GiYesMAcx call-pricos moderate and goods of
the first quality. For iurther particulars, see his
attractive advertisement on another column, and
repair thithor without delay.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
A New Bank.

Information reached this city yesterday (says
tho Charleston Ne,Os, of The I2th) that the Sec,
rotary OF ruu rru1sury 1i-hgiven permission Tor
the " Peoples National Bank" of Charleston to
commence businese. Tho charter having thus
been secured, it is expected that the institution
will commence business about the 1st Of january.
AS tho Bank will BE- under tho management of
Col. D. L. MCKAY, it will undoubtedly be ably
managed The following are the officers: D. L.
MCKAY, President; II. e. LopER, cashier; Hon.
WILLIAM AIKEN, HENRY COBIA, JOHN S. RlcGs,
E. H. RopGEns, JAS. S. GIDDEs, J. G. FARnAR
Directors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
Negro Equality in Washington.

Druid, tho Washington correspondent of.the'
York News communicates the following tiibit
A new feature is exhibited at this session. This
is the appearance in the galleries Of both houses
Of large numbers Of negroes and nesressss, anu
the Mrs they put on Is caution. They push
themselves into the ladies' galleries and thrust
themselves into the front seats, and there they SIT
for hours. No decent people will sit on the seats
behind them or ne,r them, and thus there is al
ways wide vacant space between them and tho
white people, The negroes clap their handa and.
grin and chatter like monkeys, whenever any OF
their friends on the floor makes any aiiusicn to
the American citizens of African descent. l have
seen dozens of ladies como to the doors OF the
gallery, look in astonshed at the sigh that met
their gaze, md then turn away and leayetho
Cupitol sooner than be contaminated by sitting
in The Same gallery with the ncgrocs, and behind
thom, too. Negro equality here is advancing
with rapid strides.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
The charleston courier.

This famous old journal, which has been for q
month or more past, exclusively under the con-
troll and direction of its former proprietors, has
appeared within the last ten days much enlarged
aud with many elegant improvements. The
Courier has boon indeed very greatly enlarged,
and is printed evon better than itused to be. And
we are very sure it will be edited with its ancient
ability, and with the same devotion to the true
principles of government which have always
made it one Of the most widely circulated and
influential jouynals in tho South.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
Southern congressman in Washington

Southern congressman In washington.
The Washington Chronicle noticing the arrival
of Southern members in Washington, mentions
the names of Messrs Cabinss, Matthews, Christy,
MofFord, Cook and Cohen of this State The
list comprises oil except those from North and
South Carolina, Florida and Texas. No crcdon-
tials have been presented to either branch of Con-
gregs, except those of the members from Tennes-
SEQ and Virginia.
The same paper, commenting upon their pres
cnce in Washington, says they arc having free
and friendly intercourse with the Northern and
Western members, and are everywhere treated
with marked courtesy. Generally, there is no
disposition on either side to show what may be
called discomfort at delay, or eugerness to pro-
tract their exclusion.
The impression prevails that they will be ad-
mitted before the close Of the present session
This will certainly be so, says the Chronicle. if
the States continue to actup to the requirements
of the President.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
Outer Darkness.

completo-an and horrible outer darkness! Since
snr last issue We have not been able to hear one
VOID from Columbia. No wayfaring man has
given u. fable OF news from that quarter, nor
has any shadow of tumor reached our ears. At
latest accounts, it was supposed the Legislature
would adjourn on the 18th, or theroabouss; con-
sequontly, our Representatives wcrs expected
home at the close Of the past week. But none of
them have arrived This comnlain atn.n of ;onlo
ton from our Capital will not continue always
however. 1t ia highly probable that mali COM
muncation will be established between Edgeiod
and Columbia with tho beginning of the coming
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
Our .EOlke.

/ All the business enterprise in this city (says
the Augusta 7ranscripD does not come from
abroad, and while we are pleased to greet all who
cast their lot with us, we are especially gratifed
whom VIC behold our old frionds "to the manner
born" entering the busy mart of trade. Among
such arc Mossrs. Bones Henderson, Wholesale
and rotnii dealers in boots, shoes trunks; &C.;
opposite Transcript Office, Broad street. Or
friend Bones has suffered and lost mi y the
war, and We are pleased to SEQ him ss ..eerful
and hopeful for the future. He deserves to, aud
will succeed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
Christmas Luxurics and Kriss KringIe
GimcrQcks,

To bo fouudsin great variety at the popular es-
tablishment of CAnwILE & Co. They arc all
nowly arrived, and just opened. Go and soc
them; and carry tho "spondulx," for you will
certainly purchase. Or if you do not, you ought
to. 1t must be right stingy man, who, after the
three or four late blockade Christmases, will not
now gladden. hi, wife and children with o few
good things and few pretty things. 500 the
advertisement of CARwILE 1 Co., in, another
column. ec
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
Advantageous,

The seauon is at hand when much shopping will
be done, and in the meantime trip to WARREN
{ LovELAcB's Store at Ridgsway, would be high
" advantageous. They also have just returned
from the great marts of trade, and are prepared
to supply their patrons. with everything that is
called for by comfort by fashion or by cnprice,
or by Christmas. In o card, in another part of
our paper, they mention, n few of the desirable
srticles they have recently received.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
a Reenlar Trump.

Friend Gro. ROBINSON with FLEMING & Row
LAND, Augusta, Ga, is emphsticaly trump
and trump that always wins the trick. A
whole-souled fellow, gcnial friend, and gen.
tleman of the highest integrity he is dear to us
as brother. To those in want of anything in
tho grocery line, ne would advise call on Mr..
ROBINSON. His goods and prices will compare
most ravorably with any oher house in Augusta.
For his recent kind and thoughtful and substnn-
tial remembrance of US, in the way of Christmas
chcor, he has our everlasting thanks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
Gen. Hampton in Montgomery.

We learn, from the Mail of Tuesday, that Caro-
lina's most distinguished son, General Wade
Hampton, was invited to seat in the Alabamn
Legislature, Monday, which he most gracefully
accepted in q short, woll-timod addrOss-taking
the occasion to compliment the noble bearing and
gallantry of Alabama's soldiers during the lata
terrible conflict, now happily passed forever. He
Was cordially received and enthusiastically well
comod.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20

sy The State of Mississippi has assumed
whatever Indebtedness is due the ULited States
under tho revenue laws or otherwise.
Sy Tho Roman Catholic churches in Balti-
more have just contribut over sl6l,OOo. for the
beneft of the poor in,tho south.
ls ng-r The Mississippi Legislature has passed q
bif. hnius any white person s2OO, and any colOred
one $50 for ,misccgenation.
as- The Office OF Provost Marshal in tho De-
partmsnt Of Texas has.been discontinued.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
Strayed

CTRAYED from my Wagon Camp near Capt.
y Eugene Burt's, on the night of the 18th insts
enc rnedinmrsized bay horse MULE, in,gooa orr
der, newly uhod all roundy about IA years old,
black stripes round logs, small soro onaback, and
marks of gear on sides and TANKS. -.
A reward OF s25 will be paid for tho recovery
Of said Mule. Address mo At Clinton p. o., L:Iu.
rens District. - D. T. COPELAND
Dec 19 1ts 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-12-20
Summers Resolutions.

SumueESa tSCSUlutlVuos ~ !
The following was introduced in the Senate
by Charles Sumner-the Infamous Charles
Sumner ..,,,
Reso, d, That in order to provide proper
guarantees for security in the future, so that
peace end prosperity shall surely prevail, and
the .plightcd faith of the nation shall be pre-.
served, IT is the full duty Of Congress to take
care that no State declared tebe in rebellion,
shall be allowed to resume its relation to the
Union until after the satisfactory performance
of five several conditions precedent must be
submitted 10 popular vote, and be sanction
ed by majority Of The people Of each State
respectively, as follows
Tho, complete restoration of loyalty, as
shown by an honest recognition of the unity
of the Republic, and the duty of allegiance to
it at all times, without mental reservation or
equivocation ofany kind.
The complete suppression Of all oligarchl'
cal pretensons, aud the complete entran.
chisement of all. citizens, so that there shall
be no denial of rights on account OF color or
race, but justice shall be impartial and all
shall,be equal before the- law.
The rejection of.the rebelkdebt, and ut the
same time the adoption, in just proportion,
of the National debt and the national oeliga-
tions to Union soldiers, with solemn promises
never to join in any measure, direct or indi-
rect, for their reputation, or in any way
tending to impair the national credit.
The organization of an educational system
for the equal benefit Of all, without distinction
of color or race. 80.
The choice of citizens for Office, whether
State or national, Of constant and undoubted
loyalty, whose conduct and conversation give
assurance of peace and reconciliation.
|. Rcsozred, That in order to provide these
essential safeguards, without which the ma
tional security and the national faith will be
imperiled, the States cannot be precipitated
back to political power and independence;
but they must wait until these conditions are
in all respects fulfilled.