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Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-07-13
GENERAL NEWS.

A thousand journeymen tailors as
sembled in mass meeting in New York
on Monday night, to protest against
the purpose Of their employers to re-
duce their wages.
Vessels engaged in the seal fishery
from st. Johns and Harbor Grace
have this year taken 162,29l seals,
which is the first successful catch for
many years.
San Francisco advices states that
10000 acres of land will soon be for
sale by the Central Pacific Rail Road
along the first thirty miles Of the road.
In Egypt, it has been arranged that
for seven days the colcrs of the various
nationalities should be hoisted at half
mast, at the consulate in token OF the
sympathy with the people for the death
of Abraham Lincoln.
The latest Boston "notion," and
one that is rapidly becoming a success,
is "Free Hospital for INDECENT Con-
sumptives."
Several Roman urns have been dug
up from railway cutting at Ashford,
near Forningsbridge, in England.
A Paris letter in the Nord says
"The Emperor Napoleon astonishea
everybody by his unalterable health.
Bodily weariness, enormous heat,
fatigue from work-nothing over.
comes him. He is always bright aud
we'll, the first to be ready, while some
ofhis suit appear singularly fatigued.' =
Gayle who advertised in the Selma
ala Dispatch for subscriptions to .
fund of million of dollars, to be used
to procure the assassination Of the late
President, has been sent back to Ala
bama for trial.
A large number Of letters are con
stantly returned to the Dead Letter
Office because Of the use of revenue
instead of letter stamps.
Thomas Winans and brothers, WHIT
for the past few years has been resi-
ding in the vicinity of London, hav'
entered into contract with the En-
peror of Russia for the running ane
keeping in order the railroad between
St. Petersburg and Moscow, one ofth'
greatest works. of the kind In Europe
and which was originally built ant
stocked by them.
The old capitol prison is nearl,
cleared of prisoners. Junius Bootl
being the last one released. TIL
building is to be sold at public auc
ton, Capitalists contemplate erec
ting hotel on its site.
A deposit of guano has been dir
covered in France in huge caverl
not far from Vesoul, on the propert
of NJ. de Beaufond. Birds are not i
this instance the depositors Of tn
fertilizing treasure, which is exter
sively made up of the droppings fro
bats, chauUe souris, the mass Of manu-
measuring 500 cubic metres.
There are now twenty coal mines
New South Wales. The quaint
Of coal produced in 1863 was Al
$50 tons
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-07-13

SUFFRAGE IN GREAT BRTrAIN.-Suf-
frage in Great Britain, is restricted
to persons who occupy houses of the
yearly value of ten pounds sterling
and out of population Of l,OOO,.
600 the voters number little over
a million and quarter. At the
late Presidential election our voters
numbered over four million and q
half.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-07-13
sURsCRIBERs' 81 ROX.

For the better accommodation Of our
country subscribers at present We have
arranged box at our office, IN which
their papers will be regularly placed and
whence they can receive them when called
for. &
This arrangement win work convent
emily for all as soon as custom shall have
rendered it familiar. .EEI
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-07-13

VIRGINIA OPINION OF BUCHANAN.
The Petersburg Neacs, says James
Buchanan, of Pennsylvania, is in a
greater degree responsible for the
late rebellion than any man that
lives" 2 y Ha3 I4y.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-07-13
s,,te orTou,ssana-pnrish of East Baton

State of ofLouIsHana-Pnrfsho OF East Baton
Rouge-Fifth Judicial District Court--Nos $50,
In the Matter of the Succession OF eugene a.
Sherburne, deceased-No. 69o-Probate.
ny virtue Of commission to me directed from
Is the Honorable the Fifth Judicial District Court,
of the Parish and State aforesaid, will expose to
public sale, at the Court House door, In the City
OF Baton Rouge, Oh
Monday, the 7th day Of August
raxt A. D., 1866, at IL o'clock A. NJ, of said day.
1sf certain tract of laud, containing FIVE hun
dred acres, known az the "Fountaina Tract" on
which the deceased last resided, with all the
buildings and improvements thereon. H-
Cd. Another tract of land containing Eve hum
dred acres, known as the "Folier Heirs Tract
bounded North by Fountaina Tract, South hy
Woolsides Nettles, East by Woolsldes and West
by Nsttlss.
Upon the following terms and conditions, viz
For cash, In U. s. Treasury Notes.
Ed, coUaINARD,
iulys @ Sheriff.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-07-13

D5- We learn, from q communica-
ton Of the London Times, that per.
mission has been obtained to place e
full.sized statue of the late Lord Can.
ming, Governor General of India, in
Westminster Abbey, near to that Of
his father. z.ss
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-07-13

state eofLoulslana--Parlsh Of of East Baton
Rouge-F;fth judicial District Court--No. 51Ts
Probate--In the Matter Of the succession OF
James M. Elsm, deceased.
DY VIRTUE of commission to me directed
ID from the Honorable the Judge Of the Fifth
judicial District Court. of the State snd Parish
aforesaid, will expose to public sale at the resi-
dence ON which the decsased, James NJ. Elan,
resided at the time of his death,
On Saturday, the 22d day Of July
next, A. D., 1865, at 10 o'clock NJ the following de.
scribed property, belonging to the succession of
James NJ Elam, late of said Parish, deceased, wig
Certain improvements upon Lot No 7 OF Square
No. 26, in Beauregard Town, consisting Of Q
FRAME BUILDING, fronting on st. Ferdinand
street, 9 WELL HOUSE, MILK HOUSE, and =
BATH HOUSE, together with q lot Of SERVANT
ROOMS and STORE ROOM, added to The Kitchen
on the premises. Upon the following tsrms and
conditions, viz: Il
Fer cash, in q. s. Treasury Notes.
l6 I'D. GoUsINARD,
julyl3 sl Sheriff.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-07-13

state ofI.orsisinna-ParisIa Of East Baton
Rouge-Fiith Judicial District Court-No. 787 ,
In the matter OF the succession of Evan Hawes,
deceased. -a
DY virtue Of a commission to me directed from
ID the Hon. Judge of the Fifth Judicial District
Court of the State and Parish aforesaid, will
expose to public sale at the Court House doer in
the city of Baton Rouge, on
Thursday, the goth day Of July
next, 4. D., 1865, at 70 o'clock NJ, the following
described property, belonging to the partnership
formerly existing between Evan Hawes, deceased,
and Nelson Potts, viz:
IA bales of COTTON,
/ JERSEY WAGON and HARNESS.
Upon the following terms and conditions, viz:
For cash, in q. 8. Treasury Notes.
= ED. COUSINARD,
;uIv11 Sheriff.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-07-13

The Civil Law triumphant
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-07-13
r. EL EG &c ~ j. H IG-,
The 4th In Washington and New York

THE CASE OF cozzENsI
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet., 1865-07-13

TTARNESS & Sal DL ER 4
iii NV srssent assortment 10 complete.
iulyls JULIUS 9. RoaEL,
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-11-16

NEW ORLEANS, LA.
MIR. AUBERT, whose furnished rooms, Char
wi tres street, between St Louis and Toulouse,
were 30 wel known, has Just opened the Missis-
sippi Hotel No. 10 Ghartres street, corner Of St.
Louis.
TRAVELLERS will find In the above establish
ment FURNISHED ROOMS, at moderate Drices )
tbey may also have their MEALS, by the day or
by the week. & w aa..3,t - e a4, ,3.
All will meet With that comfort which, for ten
years, has been found In AuRRRr's House, cs5D
i oet9S-3m na.f .rL.Ls,... a-..L- ztL.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-11-16

Ma. 10 @G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19
STAY LAW.

A very important Bill was introduced yester-
day into the House of Delegates providing for
staying the collection of debts for limited
period It provides that while the act remains
In force, no execution, attachment or other
process to compel the payment of.money, or
the sale of property for that purpose, shall be
issued. or, if heretofore issued, shall be pro
ceeded with nor shall there be any sale under
a deed Of trust, mortgage, pledge, or other Sc
curly, nor under any jud gment, decree, or Or
der for the payment OF money, except In cases
hereafter provided for. until the lst day of
January, 1868. This, however, shall not APP
DIV to any case in which the debt oriability
sought to be enforced was contracted or incur
red since the End day of April, 1865, sor in
which the Commonwealth is the creditor or
party benefcially entitled or in which the
owner of the property proceeded against is a
nonresident of the State of Virginia ).
but no security or undertaking of any
sort, the consideration Of which is debt
contracted or liability incurred prior to the End
day of April, 1865, shall, though executed or
assumed after that day, be considered as a debt
contracted or liability incurred after that day
within the meaning OF this act. 81 111
In regard to the interest upon debts the bill
nrovides that upon all debts contracted prior to
the Salu SCCUuu Ody VI AApl1l3 Low, chA poyd-
able. or on which interest is payable, before the
first of January, 1866, there shall be paid on
the lst day Of January, 1857, and on the lst
day of January Of each succeeding year, while
this act shall remain in force, sum equal to
the interest for one year on the principal debt;
and also on the amount Of interest due and in
arrear on the lst day of January, 1866, or on
50 much of each as shall remain unpaid. -.
Whore debit or interest thereon does not be-.
come payable until after the lst day Of January,
1866. interest from the time of payment, or
from the time from which interest is payable,
shall be paid on the said debt on the next sue
ceedipg lst day. Of January, and one years
interest shall be paid thereon on each succeed
ing lst day of January while the act remains
in force.
shall be construed as impairing the ordinary
Jurisdiction of courts OF equity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19
VIRGINIA LEGIsLATURE.

In the Senate, yesterday, the bill to amend
the charter of the Fire Insurance Company Of
Alexandria, was passed.
In the House of Delegates it was resolved
that the Committee on Roads, &C., be instruc-
ted to enquire into the expediency Of reporting
bill authorizing the Winchester and Potomac
Railroad Company to extend it's road to some
point at or near Strasburg, to connect with the
Manassas road.
A resolution appointing a committee to CON
slider the legislation necessary in regard to the
freed negroes, was referred z~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19

TOHN S. WHARTON, (successort to Ashby
~ s. Wharton,) will receive consignments,
and conduct the business of q General Commits
sion Merchant, at the old stand, No, !. y
corner Of King and Union streets Partic,,.,-
attention paid to all consignments from the
country de 14-3ln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19
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49,
Rend inconye nience has been occasilon1 % to
aosaee ln,sidents ldf the country bordering 90 the
Potomac, whose mena,o 81 travelling depend on
thee river route. BY the late treme ilregl daris
= q the trips of the Baltimore boats. Though
these lines do ut depend solely for tteir, sup
nort upon the patronage Of the planters along
.he banks Of the Pot1 mac, still the sim cdlee-
ed from them during the year is no inoonsid-
rable amount, and they at least deserve to be
notified at what time the hoals will be with
drawn, in order that they may make cores
napdipe erangeme4s.a d For the last three
,1.ks parties down the. river have remained at
the different landings days dnights together,
.Tsiting the arrival of tho boats il vain. On
Sunday large company congregated at Boyds
Hole Landing, and waited therefor the Column
bia until Monday morning, when, no boat being
ii sight, . portion Of them chartered a row
boat and came up as far as Aqua creek, where
they took passage On the Keyport for this city,
The Express we understand is to run as long as
the weather permits, but passengers will derive
10 advantage from her trips unless she responds
tosignals from the shore. fi@ Ae 2t9<Is!o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19
NJ A r NE L I S T
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, DECEMBER 10.

ARRIVED.
schr. Sallie, Skinner, Mattawoman, Corn,
Schr Billup Seaman, King Piscataway,
Grain, Thomas Perry; ~.
Schr. Hamilton, Madd TX, Chlckamu1en,
Corn. Thomas Perry.
Sch sch3r' K ent Hall. Welch, Port Tobacco, Grain
! f s1non Annie Howard Clarke, Machodock
Grain Thomas Perry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19

During the good old times before the war,
the Soup HOUSE, in Alexandria, was ia
NOUS institution. It was supported, under
the control of the market master, assisted BY
his major domo, Spinx, by contributions from
the. citizens Of the city and surrounding
country and by appropriations from the
city treasury : and daily was issued from
its hespitiable doors to the poor abundant sup
plies Of rich and well favored broth. But
times times, have sadly changed, the soup house is
now occupied by one who plies there the bar
berr's trade; the citizens who formerly contri-
buted 50 literally to its support have now, with
few exceptions, barely sufficient to furnish
their own families with a plate of soup, and if
thefnances Of the corporation are now SO low,
tbat even a limited number IF feet Of hose,
bkeep US from being burnt TO a crisp: one 81 OF
these, nights cannot be purchased. surely no
money can be spared for thepurpose of giving
hungry people soup of...j grs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19
T AND FOR SALE.-I offer for sale farm
Ia ofTW HUNDRED and FORTY ACRES,

T AND FOR SALE-I offer for sale farm
Ia ofTWO HUNDRED and FORTY ACRES,
miles south of Alexandria. The land lies
beautifully, with southern exposure, and is in
fine condition, as is evidenced by the growing
crops The outside enclosure is in tolerable
order THERE'S young peach orchard in full
bearing, and other choice fruits,
It may be divided into two farms, with
abundance Of wood and water on each, with
building sites unsurpassed by any in Virginia
for beauty of scenery. [ know of no place
offering greater inducements as dairy and
market farm or vineyard
Terms accommodating. A credit of four
years from the 1st Of March, 1866, may be had
upon 1900 of the purchase money, interest
payable annually. For further information
apply to the subscriber, No So, Washington
street, Alexandria, Va.
dec 15--dts ~ W. s. kEMPER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19
1000 DIARIES FOR 1909
lCOVFORSALR ATFRENCHSlOV
BOOK AND STATION AIRY STORE,
NO. 1W. King street.

NO. luz, .hlng street.
Tia finest assortment ever offered in this mar
ket. Just opened Steroseopes and Steroscopie
Views, large ard well selested stock embra3
Scotch Scenery. beautifully eolored groups,
Illuminated Views, Statnarv, views on glass
views in Paris, Rome, Venice, Naples, Alpine
Scenery, &C., all MOST appropriate for Christ
mas presents.
A large lot Of oaysR'le Books for the hoh-
days, just opened.
A large assortment Of fire Work Boxes, in
Rosewood and Leather Whiting Desks, Reti-
cules, Etgue Boxes, Fine Morocco Travelling
Bags, BackgammeA Boards, Chess Men, Photo
graph Albums, Pocket Books and Portmonaies,
Dominoes. Cold Pens end cases, sc.
Just received another lot of Hymn Books for
use in the Presbyterian Church, all Sizes in
hhe Poeca Dr.
sirable for Christmas presents.
Almanacs for 1864 large assortment-Far-
mer's Housekeepers, Old Franklin and Hagers~
town, by the dozen or gross ri.
dec IS GEORGE E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19

FOR RENT.--THE STORE AND
GA DWELLING HOUSE, No. Is King st.-a
most excellent location for business Poses n@
VAUGHN, No. $50, King st. nov. ST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19

The House of Representatives has passed a
resolution declaring that the congressional ttst
oath will not be dispensed with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19

ACCIDENT AT THE ARSENAL. mention
edin Yesterday Gazette the dreadful accident
1.-THE Washington Arsenal. The men were.
busily engaged in opening two boxes Of case-shot
which had Just: been carried into the bomb
building, it having been the practice there to
carry in, only about two boxes at time, taking
care to clean up well before taking in others
It's supposed that the explosion was caused
by the accidental discharge Of one of these shot
when being taken from the box: Every man
engaged in the building at the time was killed,
nine In number, and several were badly wound
ed. The shock caused by the explosion wa was
felt in every part of the city, and the report was
actually deafening. Windows of dwellings were
broken by the shock as far up in the city as
Virginia avenue -
On Saturday afternoon hack was driven to
the Lombard Street Infrmary, Baltimore, III
which was seated man apparently, IS years OF
age, genteely dressed In a. suit Of Confederate
gray. He was delirious. At times, upon being
Questioned, he would murmur the name OF At
we'll, and again the name Of a merchant, but
nothing could possibly be gained as to his lden
tlty. He died during the night. From r lpqul-
res made of the merchantaboye referred to-, 1t
lssupposed that the name Of the deceased was
Atwell, and that he was from Westmorelannd
county, Va, and recently in the Southern 5tle
army. ~. lEG
ADVERTISING. P. 7. eBarnum, whose sue SUI
cess in life has been due solely to advertising,
knows that advertising is the genuine lamp OF
Aladdin and the true open-sesame. lie says;
Advertising is to a. genuine article what q
manure is to land-it largely increases the
Product Thousands of persons may De reao-
9gyour advertisement while you. are eating OF
aeepng, or attending TO your business; nence
public attention is attracted, new customers t:
come to you, and, if you render them a satls-
8 ssetory equivalent for their money, they con.
a " to patronize you and recommend you -
heir friends"
q The navigation Of the G. & 0. Canal is closed
q or the season, and it is not expected that It t
81 81 NIL be resumed until spring. A number OF
81 boats laden with coal are above the Aqueduct
% sdge, waiting to be unloaded, after winch aean
M aey will be laid up for the season. puo III ie &c
M 'sses are now in Georgetown, nearly . az -
aM Rbich ~ - IL. NTH coal for Eastern Poil w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19

The Secretary Of State publishes to-day an
official proclamation, announcing the fact that
the Constitutional Amendment abolishing sla-
very has been ratified by three tourths of the
States and is now to all intents valid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19
Police REPORT. There were no cases worth
reporting, either at the Mayor or Magistrates
Office this morning. a 80
There will be s1slea to gil vacancy in
the Magistracs Of the Fourth Ward 4q-mor-
! row. n4Ts ,aaiI.itl1 s41ee.Ea a5aa-syGa1la ~

THOMAS; CoRWlN, of Ohio, died yesterday
il Washington. He was man of note in his
day, OF great eloquence and considerable power.
Hell had been Representative in Congress, u.
s.. Senator, Secretary OF the Treasury, and
Minister to Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19
ALEXANDRIA GAzETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

Tie l95th regiment infantry, Ohio Yolun-
teers, recently stationed at the Soldiers Rest,
in this city, arrived in Baltimore Saturday night,
about 30 clock, over the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, en- pslte for Columbus, Oh1,f to be
mustered out Of service fo I3e:5ssiiff, anfIrH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19

VALUABLE FARM IN FAIRFAX co.
FOR SALE.-We are authorized to sell
''FARMINGTON, )" situated in Fairfax county,
Va about 8 miles above the Court House, ad-
joining the lands Of R. 81. Cockerille, James
Green and others containing about 600 acres,
of the celebrated red soil. a large portion Of
the tract heavily wooded. Improvements tol-
cradle Terms accommodating. ,.
DULANY & BALL, Columbus ST.,
no 25-eotf Between King and Prince.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19
GOLD.

NEW YORK, December 19. Gold, 1867.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19
BANK OF THE OLD DoAuNIoN.

BANK OF THE OLD Dow MON,
ALEXANDRIA, December 18th, 1855
THHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
: STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS BANK will
be held at their Banking House, on TU ESDAY.
the 9th day January, 1866. A full attendance is
desirable, as business of Importance will claim
the attention of the meeting and a board Of
directors elected. GEO. 81. SMOOT,
dec 11-2aWtian1&dtd President
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-07-04
IMPORTANT DECISION.
Mrs. Fair versus DIR. PIlsiie'


Dr.. P--"Good morning Mrs. Fair, you sppssr
dressed an and in hurry this morning"
Mrs. F--"Yes, friend Pillule, am going TO
KEDpT's Gallery to got my portrait taken. Lave
you got yours yet"
d.. P.--"0 moi Madame, i have nousefor such
thing, can see my face in the looking glass
whenever please to look ut it, III Isfa19
Ars. F.-''Yes, Doctor, IT'S true you can see
your own. image in the glass, but when you take
that long, last journey, from which no traveller
returns, where win your family and friends find
1t Not In the looking.glass thenl Tell me, sir,
If you have no dear departed Or absent friend,
whose likeness, if you could but at this moment
possess, yJu would value beyond price? Reflect,
60 1T once" sHsgtgli ua
Or. P.-"I will accompany you Madame, as
understand Mr.. KEDDY has engaged a very excel
lent operator-Mr. W. W. GAnra-I have seen that
he exeels in the art, Thank you, will new
Secure the shadow ere the substance fade
Let nature copy that which nature made
PHOTOGRAPHS, a. so PER DOZEN.
AMRfs6TXPES.. from 81 90 each.
ESs- Address,
KEDDY'S GALLERY,
corner Main and 7HSrd Sls.,
&a#E& Opposite Sumter House,)
julyl-1m BATON RousE, Ia.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-07-04

UTILIZING THE WEsTERN'EsERr..-
Fitzhugh Ludlow, 10 bis oviand trip
to California, found, betwn Utah
and the Humboldt Mountai, large
desert, composed, as he sayof sand
OF snowy alkali." He dessbes it as
one of the most dismal and rmidable
spots that was ever travers by the
foot Of man; but in view ohe extern
sion through it Of the Atntic and
Pacific Railroad, he suggesa an inter
esting possibility as to its lture use.
He says: 'Iu its crudest tate, the
alkaline earth of the desc is suffi-
GENTLY pure to make viole etferves-
cence with acids. No elarate pro-
cess is required to turn tito COM
mercial soda and potash, Coal has
already been found in Ut. Slick
exists abundently in all tbsesert up
lifts. Why should not Il greatest
glass works in the worlde reared
along the desert section the Pa
cific road? And why shol not the
entire market of the Paci coast be
supplied with refined alkaFfrom the
same tract?"