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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20
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c. c. BERRY,

(. \. DEhIs1
No. p. KING STREET,,
Has Just returned from the North with g
assortment Of GOODS IN his line:
which he is prepared to sell ct pleasing prices
% his customers and the public generally
lie names IN part
Ladies' Gents and Children,s Hosiery
= Silk and Linen Cambria
HandkeTchie1s.
. Gloves-a large assortment
Cambria Edgings and Insertings
Cotton and Thread Edgings.
Lace and Linen Collars
Lace and other Wells
French and Domestic Corsets.
Worsted Hoods, Shavls, Tallnas, &c.
Zephyr Worsted in large variety
Hoop and Balmoral Skirts.
Knitting Cotton and Yarns.
Velvet Ribbons-all widths.
Dress and Cloak Trimmings and Ribbons.
Dress Buttons in great variety.
Spool Cotton, Tape, Thread, Needles, Pins.
ravats, Suspenders, Combs, Brushes, Soaps
.erf1mary, in fine every desirable article
ually found in q VARIETY and TRIM
ING STORE. oct4-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

The following letter has been addressed by
merchant Of this city to a gentleman in Lynch
burg: ALEXANDRIA, VA,
October 10th, 1865.
DEAR SIR: I learn that there is some diff
Guilty in getting the usual or required amount
of coal from Richmond to your place, and,
therefore write to invite your attention to the
the Cumberland coal. I ana authorized to
sell the American Coal Company Philadel-
ph;a, which is esteemed the best which comes
from the Cumbeland region. 1t can be put
on the cars here for about S.. 25-freig!ht to
Lynchburg S.. On large sale dcductlon III
cost Of handling and freight might be made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

Mr. Valentino at his cellar, under the E-
Dorado House, on Cameron street, opposite
the old Market, always has on hand, for tam
lies. the choicest OYSTERS in the market
which are opened in the best sly lie, and will be
sent to order
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

On the night of the 9th instant, Mr.. NJ. T.
Placide, iron bridge builder, of Baltimore, and
formerly contractor on the 0. & A. r. R.,
was robbed Of gold watch, valued at three
hundred dollars, and three hundred dollars IN
Treasury notes, at the spotswood Hotel, in
Richmond. 4 young man named Joseph
Peters, has been arrested in Baltimore Oh the
charge of committing the crime. The watch
was recovered, but none Of the money. Ac-
cus,d was employed by Mr.. Placide. and had
access to his room in the hotel. He cut the
watch from the chain with pair OF plncers,
and, after getting the money, hastily decamp'
ed from the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

LITERARY ASSOCIATION. We are pleased
to learn that several cf the Young Men OF this
place are now organizing Literary Assocla-
ton here, and that the first regular meeting
will be held at the Lyceum Hall, On Monday
evening next, at I! 0 clock, for the purpose OF
effecting ali the arrangements. During the
winter it is expected that several distinguished
speakers will address the Association, as lnVi-
tations have been extended to them for that
purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

The long needed repairs at the intersection
Of King and Alfred streets has been common
ced. New faggings have been laid, new
cutters made and the street repayed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

On the 3Oth of this month the Government
will commence the sale Of buildings at auction
in the forts and batteries around Washington
and this city. The places at which the build
ings will be sold are Batteries Parrot, Yer
mont, Smead and Garesche, and Forts Martin
Scott, Simmons, Mansfield, Bayard, Gaines,
kearney. DeRnssy, Slemmer, Bunker Hill,
Thayer, Saratoga, Meigs, Davis Wagner,
Ricketts,, Snyder, Greble, Willard, Williams,
Reynolds, Scott, Berry, Barnard, Runyon,
Albany, Haggelt5, Corcoran, Woodbury.,
Strong and Bennett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

The House Of LAY Delegates OF the Episco-
pal Convention has adopted resolution de-
claring that the Clergy Of the church should
not bear arms,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

NOTICE TO sHIPPERS:-Freights through
~ from Lynchburg and Alexandria to Balti-
more, via Orange and Alexandria and Baltimore
Railroad without change ofcars.
On and after THURSDAY, 21st inst, freights
will perceived and forwarded to Baltimore BY
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad
Fol through receipts and further information
''S'' - J. F. LATHAM,
General Freight Agent.
VIM. H MCCAFFERTI.
sep 22-lm General superintendent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

The trialof Capt Petit, on charges Of Ill
treatment of prisoners under his charge. while
in command Of military prison in this place.
is now going Oh in Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

NOTICE JAMES .CHATAM informs his
IN friends, and the public that he has reopen
ed his LIVERY STABLE, at the old place
Pitt Street, near the corner Of Cameron WI 4 ere
and BUGGIES. Horses taken on livery, and
bought and sold. He invites his old friends and
the public generally, TO favor him with their
patronage oct Lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

The Steamer John Gibson, Of the Atlantic
Company's line: arrived up yesterday morning
in tow of two steam tugs. This steamer, IN
consequence of an accident, had to put into
Fortress Monroe on Saturday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20
T APDWARE! HARDW AhE!!
LANES 7. CARLIT

JAMES 7. CAGLiN
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all Descriptions
OF SHE'LL. & HEAVY HARD ARE.
Respectfully calls the attention Of purchasers
to his very large stock, consisting il part IS fol-
lows: viz:
Hammered Iron, usual sizes
Refined Iron, all sizes.
Horse Shoe Iron.
Nail Rods. Norway Iron
Cast and Shear Steel.
Blistered Steel American and English.
Band and Hoop Iron.
Anvils, Vices and Bellows.
Sledgos, Hammers, Pincers.
Springs Axles Hubs, Spokcs.
Felloes. Shafts Poles, assorted sizes
Nails and Spikes cut and wrought.
Horse Shoes. Axes and an endless variety Of
articles. all 0f which Will be sold low for Cash.
JAMES +. CARLIN.
oct lift No g. King ST., Alexandria.
1 LEXANDRIA & FREDERICKSBURG
\ RAILROAD CCMPANI.-A sufficient
amount Of the capital stock Of the Alcxandria &
Fredericksburg Railroad Company having been
subscribed and the first instalmcnt thereof paid
Notice is hereby given. that q meeting Of the
subscribers 10 said stock is called, to be held at
the Auditors Office, in the Market Building. in
the cty Of Alexandria, on SATURDAY,, the
18th day Of October, 1869 at L 0 clock H.: for
the purpose Of electing President and Directors
Gf said company. and for the transaction OF all
other necessary business.
The books Of subscription vii stand closed
until after the organization Of the company as
above notified, unless otherwise ordered by
majority Of the commissioners.
( + SISAHH HAY. Z
r. JOHNSTON, :
LEWIS MCKENZIE,
&C 1l-dtd SILAS SEYMOUR z
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

LECTURE TONIGHT 1t will be seen by the
notice, in the Gazette, this evening, that a.
Fl. Settle, esq, of Fauquier, is to deliver
lecture on Men and Things in poetry, tonight
at Liberty Hall Those of our citizens who
desire an intellectual treat will 60. Mr.. s. IS
endowed with rare poetic ability, and his lee
ture will prove most entertaining
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20
Auction Sales.
Esy wilmer & Washington. Auct'rso

Esy Wilmer 81 Washington, Auct'rso
nREESTONE POINT FISHERY FOR
Z RENT-Will be rented to the highest bid
der, at the Market House. in Alexandria, Va,
on Thursday the 18th day Of October, for five
seasons. JOHN W. FAIRFAX,
Sc 3O-tocl9 Executor Of HENRY FAIRFAX.
Nsg~The renting Of the above is postponed
until Thursday November I'd, at y m pre-
cisely. oct l9-otd
VNDIAN HEAD FISHERY WILL BE
OFFERED FOR RENT on a lease for
fishing seasons, to the highest bidder, at the
Market House in Alexandra, Va, Oh Thursday,
Boats, Ropes, Corks Seines &c.
m5~The renting Of the above is postponed
until Thursday, November I'd, at Z M, pre-
cisely or,o e,-oa., IS.
oct ltd GEO. Il. SNOOT
Sc HERE r's SALE:
On MONDAY, 26th Of October next, shall
sell, to the highest bidder, for cash, Ito satisfy
an execution in my hands against the Old
Dominion steamboat Company the engine,
boiler. works and wreck ofthe steamer Virginia.
The Virginia was burned in April, 1862 and
lies in water about two feet in depth, within
two hundred yards of the wharf at Fredericks>
burg.
wharf Of the Baltimore Steamboat Company
J. S. G. TIMBERLAKE,
Sergeant, Fredericksburg. Va.
BRAxToN & WALLACE, Attorneys for Pitts
Fredericksburg, sep 20-dts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20
u EANSION HOUSE RESTAURANT,

y Il ANSION HOUSE EESTNUEANT
ISI No. Is, North Fairfax street.
r. T. LUCAS, OPRIETOR.
Ladies and gentlemen will meet with every
accommodation pertaining to such an establish
ment
4 choice variety ofMEATs, with POULTRY,
OYSTERS SC, including every delicacy the
al cooks and served by polite and attentive
walters, and at reasonable prices.
ICE CREAMS and PASTRIES viii be Of
superior quality
The wine vaults will be stocked with a select
assortment Of WIN S, ALES, &c.
The Restaurant and Saloon will be open al
ali hours Particular attention will be given to
orders from families and parties wishing dinner
or supper. aug 3O-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

POLICE REPORT. Two negro men were ar
rested yesterday evening, and brought before
fore the Mayor this morning, for breaking into
the boot and shoe store Of G. G. Wade, on
Fairfax street, between Cameron and Queen:
and stealing therefrom leather, boots, &c
They were turned over to the Provost Marshal
for bis disposal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20
Wants..
yEN O t II Z ? = LILO.

7 have this day commenced business
on my own account under the firm Of L. 4.
BRE WIS & CO., at the Old stand, for many
years occupied by me, where hope by strict
attention to business, to receive liberia! share
Of public patronage, t. a. bELWIS.
sep 9--tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20


Owing 70 the low condition Of the Corpora
hon finances, the Superintendent OF Police
will De COMPELLED, next week, TO discharge
twelve of the twenty laborers he now has en-
plcyed GO The streets: aud three out OF the
SIX carts he i now running. He regrets this;
as he baa made arrangements for g thorough
repair Of all the streets, which could have
beer Effected in five OF six weeks, had he been
allowed to continue his present force.
Jesse Harris, negro man, was arrested III
]" ashington yesterday, and brought down to
THIS city, charged with attempting to pass 3
counterfeit S. note. On his trial before jas.
tee Moore, he stated that be had received the
money in payment of a debt from Simon hose
EaId of this city Mr. Rosewald stated that
ne had not paid the money, but bad MADE
darris q present Of the note. The case was
turned over to the. Provost Marshal.
several COWS, said lately to have been stolen
rom this neighborhood, by negro man, have
ceen recovered, and the supposed thief arrest
Cd Some Of the COWS, we believe, belonged to
Ar Edwin Fitzhugh. The person who bought
them is said to be ii Jail in Washington, for
Previous. offences.
soy. PairpoinE. It IS said, is still in. V.S.azl,
nrfo II a #
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20
TO Cal N Z " 5.
II -

Trndar the obituary head will be Iouno !
not;ce Of the death of one OF our oio0se.
md most respected citizens, DANIEL MINOR MINOR,
esd He was probably the oldest citizen o
his nlaee at the time Of his decease. oelog
u;tb;n1a few months Of 90; and retaining MS
faculties. with the exception OF the loss S. OF
SIGHT. to thelast. Hewas a native q a1r1az :,
O. but had resided here, the greater portion OF
bis life ardw for many years, the Y, ;. depu-
oarsbo d N this place, when it was part OF the
District Of Columbia. Bothin his official ca
nac;tv and as private citizen, he always Sc
a,,rod the esteem and respect of his fellow
o;t;vons His character as a correct ana non
ast man was appreciated BY the public as we'll
as BY those who we're his intimate frlends rs
life declined he enjoyed the blessed consultations
Of that holy religion of which he was aprotes-
sor, and, at last sunk peacefully and calmly to
his long rest, consoled with the precious hopes
and promises Of the gospel. His memory Will
long be cherished in this community, and 10
the country where he was known.
' ----- sss----
Last night, about eight clock, party OF
negro men, who we're diso1aerly in front OF the
Theatre, we're dispersed by officer johnson
About half an hour afterwards they congre-
gated in increased numbers at the intersection
Of King and St. Asaph streets, armed with
bayonets, concealed in their coat sleeves,
when they attacked and severely beat an Irish
man. The facts were reported to the Provost
Marshal, who Immediately sent detachment
Of men to the scene of the disturbance. The
rioters seeing the approach Of the troops broke
and fled in the direction Of the second Pres
byterian Church. They were fired into by the
guard, but we believe no one was injured
Several were caught and carried to the Military
prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE !!
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER IS, 1855.
OPEN FOR FOUR NIGHTS ONLY!
The Hanl0n 4 Zanfretta Combination
The far famed

whose success at the Academy Of MUSIC, New
York, and in all the principal cities Of Aorth
and South America, stamp them as as une4ualled
in all the brave and daring acts Of the
GYMNAST PROFESSION.
THE ZANFRETTA FAMILY,
led by Alexander Zanfretta, arefresh from their
great success in Pike Opera House, CINCINNATI,
and other frst-class theatres.
THE TWO COMBINED COMPANIES
present ono attraction which no theatre IN
America can excel
Mr. Ford. Of the Holiday street Theatre
Baltimore, has kindly arranged to present these
great artists in Alexandria, on Wednesday
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights OF this
week, October 18th, 18th, 10Th and Dist.
On Monday next they appear at his theatre III
Baltimore.
No changes in the old prices Of admission,
oct !T-)t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-20

Soy. Peirpoins. It IS said, is still in Wash
lngton,. S5A !
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09
Simon's Wife's Mother.

A correspondent, Mr.. X, we will
say, being on visit to New York re-
Gently, decided to GO on Sunday
morning to hear the Rev DIR. Chaplin.
To his regret, on arriving at the church,
he found not that eminent divine, but
a stranger, who preached eloquently
from the text, "But Simon's wife's
mother lay sick of a fever" Y. thought
he would go to Plymouth church in
the afternoon to hear Mr.. Beccher.
There he found the same stranger in
the pulpit, and again he listened to the
expounding of the text, "But Simon's
wife's mother lay sick of a fever"
Somewhat vexed at his i'll success, ",
having liberal views, went in the eve
ming to DR.. Osgood's church. What
was his astonishment at being com
PEELED to listen again to the now fa-
miliar sermon, from the same clergy
man. Having occasion next morning
to cross the ferry, X. discovered his
next neighbor to be the strange preach
er, with his sermon under his arm. al
wonder what this ringing can be z"
suggested the stranger modestly, as a
peal of bells was heard from the oppo-
site shore. al suspect" returned X,
savagely eyeing the manuscript,
that Simon's wife's mother must be
dead. / heard in several places yes
terday that she was very dangerously
ill!p n r Y
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09
The Infamy Of Lying.

Lying does not incur more infamy
than it deserves, though other vices
incur less. There are some practices,
which, though they degrade man to
the lowest class of moral characters
do yet imply some natural superiority
but lying is, on the contrary, always
an Indication of weakness and defect
Slander is the revenge of a coward
and dissimulation his defence i; lying
boasts are the stigma of conceited am
bition, of obscurity without merit, and
pride totally destitute of intellectual
dignity, and even lies of apology i'm
ply indiscretion or rusticity (; folly, OIL
indecorum.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09
vors, / have no doubt bu. these efforts
will be crowned with success.
r Respectfully yours.
1s.s PLArr SMITH.
Dubuque, Nov. Let, 1865. s....


We do not hear anything now days
of any of the stupendous schemes that
were in vogue few months ago, for
paying of, at one stroke, the national
debt. But we hear of.something much
more promising. Without any of these
schemes, the great work has been be-
gun, as appears from the just publish
ed Treasury statement, by reducing the
debt twelve and three-qaarter millions
within a month. II, says a Philadel-
.phia paper, we can do as well in every
month as in September, we shall reduce
our debt one hundred and fifty millions
a year, ut which rate we could entirely
rid ourselves Of the national burden
within score of years. The regular
revenues are rising in amount, and
must continue to do so from causes
now in active operation and thus the
surplus applicable to the extinguish-
ment of the debt is augmenting and
will augment. ... r.a. .s5 .rr
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09
Moral Gas,
Aunt Patience Perkins.

"The Witch of Endor, as true as
live !"
Nonsense, Charley" laughed pref
ty Milder Young, how can you talk
in that absurd way?
Well, then, it's the old woman in
the nursery rhymes that rides on a
broomstlck, and sweeps cobwebs from
the sky f! Don't tell me, can't be mis-
taken ! only four feet high-crooked,
walks with a gold headed cane, and
takes rose-scented snuff every other
breath she draws |! it certainly is the
Witch of Endor, MilIy l5s, p
Mildred York tried to look grave at
her handsome companion, but altogeth-
er without success as she stood there,
leaning against the piano. Mildred is
by no means a stately beauty, and
gravity was not her style--she was
only a brown eyed, peach checked, lit
tie girl of eighteen, with rather wide
mouth, furnished with row of pearls,
curly brown hair, and trim, piquant
figure. And Charley Glen looked
down admiringly at her from the
height of his six feet one-and,a-half
inches as if he fully appreciated all
these advantages. IN s.g,eE,
Il hadn't the least idea who she was
when she got into the stage with her
bundles and packages" said Mr.. Glen,
g but of course she was a woman, and
an old one, and that was enough for
me, so | helped her in, and handed up
her fare, and tried to be as polite as
possible, and you may fancy my as
tonishment when she got out opposite
your door with her bird cage and how-
er pot and her half dozen carpet bags!
And now, Mi!ly, l insist upon know
ing who she is ?"
~ thought you had definitely made
up your mind that she was the Witch
Of Endor ~
Oh, there is no sort of doubt about
that, you know-but l would like to
ascertain the ordinary appellation by
which she deceives society"
Well, she is Miss Patience Per-
kins, a sort of second cousin to mamma.
Originally she was from Vermont, but
being considerably Strengthened in cir
cumstances, she spends her time in Wis
iting her relations, Poor Evelyn is
in despair to think she has settled
down upon as for a three months so
journ, but l can't help feeling sorry
for the poor old creature"
Mildred was yet speaking when the
door opened, and q. tall, and command
ing looking matron entered, dressed
I'M expensive black silk and wearing
on her smooth gray hair, thread lace
couture. She stopped abruptly and
eyed Mr.. Glen, with not very favor
able glance.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09

Communications.
.s#.. For the Charles City Intellgencer
A Husband Wanted,

Mr.. EDITOR AS good luck would
have it, your paper of October 18th
chanced to fall into my hands, in which
| noticed an advertisement of young
man wanting wife. lam living with
my father on large farm near the
city Of Ionia, Mich, and am in want
of a husband; and as the pedigree
that the young man gives of himself
and property pleases me, | thought l
would accept the offer. As he has Civ.
en- his pedigree, it would be necessary
for me to give mine also: am girl
IL years of age, have black eyes and
dark hair, small in stature, wear small
shoes and not very large hoopskirts,
and | am not in favor of young man
that will not sustain the star spangled
banner and the 4th of July. / arm a
great lover of bread and butter, and
can make extra good buckwheat cakes,
also butter and cheese of the best quail
ity can also spin wool and am
good hand at raising lambs and have
now got Il very nice buck pet lamb,
and have also one good feather bed and
blankets, and am making a number Of
quilts lhave ten nice goslings that
will be fit to pick next spring, and a
very nice bantam rooster that has taken
the premium at the county fair, all of
which l should be happy to place in
the care of such a young man as
has advertised in your paper, and my
heart and hand with it. ."'
BLossoM.
b.
Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1865-11-09

When the ordinance repeating the
ordinance of secession was adopted in
the Georgia State Convention, a few
days since, Mr.. Joshua Hill gave notice
that he should, on the following day,
move a reconsideration, for the pur-
pose of pronouncing the act of seces-
sion null and void. On Friday, how
ever, Mr.. Hill had changed his mind,
and the proposed motion was not made.
Slavery was abolished by a unani-
nous vote-a proviso being adopted
that such action should not impair any
claims against the national govern
ment for the value Of slaves emancipa-
ted by proclamation during the war,
The President, through Secretary Sew.
ard, has officially informed the Provis.
ional Governor of Georgia that he
cannot recognize the people of any
State as having resumed relations OF
loyalty to the Union, that admit as lie,
gal obligations debts created in their
behalf to promote the war Of the re-
bellion." gah -. ...s .-,