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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-28
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The subscriber takes pleasure in Informing
The citizens and sojourners Of Alexandria, that.
he is new prepared (after having been to n
heavy expense, III having his fountains and
apparatus refined with block tin and tho
roughly renovated in every respect) to furnish
ARTICLE Of
SODA WATER..
He. is also happy to be able to say thai
lie has made arrangements by which, he.
Will receive daily a supply of
PU Re K x Z r A CTS,
from the most delicious fruits, whereby he
fatte-s himself that in the article of Syrups he
cannot oe equalled in this city.
Thankful for your former patronage, he.
solicits q continuance Of the same.
W l.. MILBURN, Druggist,
ap Aim Cor. King and Washington SITS.
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Gold, in New York, to day, l47!.

With reference to the Russian epidemic, the
Berlin public are not particularly anxious.
Although living next door to st. Petersburg,
and in danger of getting the malady at first
band, they yet pooh pooh the idea OF being
infected in the way of a mere Russian.
The farmers of Hoochland county, in anti
cipation of peace in Virginia, have gone to
work preparing TO. large crop of corn and
other cereals, and vegetables.
The Grand Jury of Toronto, Canada, found
yesterday true bills against Jacob Thompson,
G. G. Clay, w. II. Clay, William Lawrence,
Mcdonald, and Bennett Young for breach
of the neutrality laws.
The Bank of Westminster, Carroll county,
Md, was robbed yesterday of about $2l 900
in treasury and bank notes.
Many of the Washington shopkeepers who
have established themselves since the war COM.
menced, are prepared to migrate to Richmond.
Rents are falling, and by mid summer moss
of the sutler and soldier business will be trans
terred to more Southern cities.
General Patterson, of Philadelphia and
General Abercrombie, United States army,
have recently bought farms in Talbot county,
Maryland.
The death of Gen. Dick Taylor is contradict
ted, BUTT is said ne will surrender to Gen.
Candy if favorable terms are offered.
A very large amount Of cotton was burned in
Montgomery, Ala previous to the arrival Of
the u S. troops. Several steamers were de-
stroyed and all the railroad workshops, de-
pots &c.
1t is said that the Shenandoah left Australia
on the 10th Of March, for the Pacific coast,
Precautions will be taken in. relation to the
treasure steamers from California.
The steamer New England Of Boston, for
St. Johns N. B. wasdestroyed by fire yesterday.
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The Mount Vernon Cotton Factory, in this
place, is now used for the confinement of
prisoners Of war.

The Carriers of the Gazette; will tomorrow
make their semi monthly COLLECTIONS from our
subscribers in the western part of the city.
will obhge us by eavlng thsr + dues with the ne
King and Royal streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-28

All that portion Of Virginia contiguous to
the District, heretofore untenable by reason of
raids is now unmelested, and the former citi-
gems no longer fearing predatory incursions are
returning to their homes, and are engaged in
cultiyating their lands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-28

T T B E R TY Fl A +. L
0NENIGHT ONLY, Saturday Eve, April 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-28

The Department Of Washington has been
subdivided into four military districts under
command, respectively, Of Maj. Gen. John
Parke, BreVet Maj. Gen. 0. B. MILAN, Col.
II. II. Wells, and Col. NJ. B. Sweitzer, the
whole under command of Maj. Gen. Augur.
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LU GAL N III We
Mn. WN. T. CARNE,s Lecture, at Amer
:.,n fall, last evening was we'll attended,
,.,se number OF ladies' being present. The
Inject, was the early history It Alexandria
md the lecture. afforded his audience much
useful and pleasant ioformation, and furnished
hon, with q moSt agreeable evening enter
eminent 10 the "reminiscences Of the old days
of the city, and surrounding country. The
Lecture was replete with matters ct interest
nall Aiexandrians, narrated in excellent style.
Eyery one present was pleased and the.L ectu-
rer was warmly applauded. His effort was
highly successful and credtable to his taste,
md research. The public owe thanks 60 the
Friendship Fire Company for the Course of
Lectures they have procured.
rae Natioaal Inteligencer Of tkis morning
gays:--"Y esterday morping sbout forty sol
dlers OF the dismounted cavalry, froRs Alex
andria arrived inthis city from the . bore place,
and on their way up Seventh street, they having
been drinking freely, engaged in q riot among
themselves, which resulted in some Of them
receiving serious injuries. One Of the rioters
named John McCllley, was shot through the
arm, inacting, it il thought, dangerous
flesh wound The police notified the military
authorities, and large guard, under command
Of Lieut.. J. Il. Sylvester Immediately repaired
to the spot and arrested the whole party
Fish, in this market, are not abundant, and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-28

Fish, in this market, are not abundant, and
the prices keep up. Shad are selling at the
stands in market at 50(06o cts per pair. BY
wholesale at the wharf they are from $lS to
$50 per hundred, and herring at from 5000
per thousand. Rock fish sell higher than we
have known them to do before for years. =
Sturgeon, and not prime st that, is offered at
Il to LIS cts. per TO-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-04-28

Col. Burr P. holland, Commissary General
Of portion of the Army Of Northern Virginia,
hes come within the lines, reported himself,
and been allowed to return to his home, at
aiddleburg, Loudoun Co., Va.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02
jackson County News.
TRrom the CarbondaIe Era.

THE CRoPS.-Verily this section of Egypt is
blessed with abundance this season. The
wheat crop, though not q large one, could by
no neans be complained Of while the quality
of what was produced was excellent. The
like of the corn crop was hardly ever seen be-
fore-it is immense. We venture to say the
Weld of this cereal in Jackson and surrounding
counties is larger than ever known before by
the ssoldest inhabtant' The cotton crop is
the largest ever raised in Illinois, and is rarely
exceled in what is known as thescotton States.
The product per acre this year will range from
! coo to 1900 pounds seed cotton. The quail
| ty is good, is first rate, as compared with up
land cotton in the South We have heard it
estimated that Jackson county alone will pro-
duce 10000 bales, while Perry, Williamson,
| Saline and Union counties will more than
double this amount. The weather this fall has
been peculiarly favorable for maturing ana
opening the bolls. We have had no killing
/ frost yet, and all the late bolls are maturing,
and will be as good as the early ones thu
making the yield extra heavy. There are now
six gins in town running constantly, and the,
cannot dispose of the cotton even now as fas
as it comes to market. Wagons are continually
arriving in. town loaded with the staple, ant
our buyers are eager to meet them. The price
has ranged from 10 cents to l23 cents pc
pound for seed cotton, the latter figure for ON
load only, SO far as We can learn Suppos
Jackson county produces only s, 900 bales, an
that the price per pound is only SO cents th
enormous sum of 81 800, 00a will be broug
into the county in a single season for one
her products alone! Is there more hatterin
held for the agricuturist or the capitalist
Verify, the future of Egypt generally, an
Jackson county particularly, is bright.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02
Illinois Items.

Henry Hill, q watchman on the steamer So.
vannah, had his head fatally crushed, ut the
wharf at Rock Island, on Thursday night, by
tho pitman striking him. lie died almost in
stantly.
The stable connected with Headried's hotel,
in Carroton, Green county, in this State, was
entirely destroyed by fro on the 24th inst.
Nine horses perished iD the flames The fire
speedily communicated to the adjoining build.
lnRs. Several stables were standing close to.
gether, most Of them belonging to the hotels
in the rear Of which they were. The barn of
Alfred Hinton, proprietor Of the Hinton House,
was the largest building destroyed. It was
worth over two thousand dollars, and, ia al !.
altlon, contained a vast amount of corn and
nay Mr.. Hinton was not insured. Messrs.
John Headrick. j. Hartner j. B. Sturgeon and
II. Grace are the losers. They are partially
insured. The total loss Is about six thousand
dollars
The Peoria Zranscp'ipt says that in the all ey
nearly opposite the Post Office in that city,
may oe seen an apple tree in full blossom. The
leaves nave nearly all disappeared, and the
white and purple blossoms. standing out on the
tips OF the almost naked branches, present a
curious spectacle. Jacob Powell, of White.
side county, recently gathered several quarts
OF ripe, luscious raspberres Of second rowth
Inc Lacon Gazette speaks of seeing within n
week, green strawberries, and Strawberries IN
blossom. In the orchard of Geo. Burt, Whit.
held, Marshall county, an apple and two pear
trees were lately in full blossom, and Mr.. Burt,
the other day, picked pint of second growth
Of raspberries. An adjoining orchard has also
apple trees in full blossom, and one tree shows
green apples, the size of hickory nuts. Recol-
lect that this is the 25th of October, and in the
northern section of Illinois. Nature is nearly
as green as midsummer
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02
RAILROAD MEETING

The people of Southern Illinois interested in the con-
structon of the Illinois Southern Railroad are invited to
meet in the city of Cairo the rooms of the Chamber
of Commerce Of said city, SATURDAY, the
11TH DAY OF NOVEMBER NEXT, at bpm.
For the purpose of considering the proprety of devils
ing means for the speedy construction of said road
The importance Of said railroad is too apparent to re-
qure discussion and in the opinion of the undersigned
only necessary to bring the energy of the people
terested in it to bear insure its early completion
d. HURD, GBRAuM
JOHN W TRovER, DIT L1NEGAR.
HALLIDAY BROTHERS, SB HALLIDAY
THOMAS WILSON, W PRIEST,
G WILLIAMSON, B SAFFoRp
MILLER, srRATToN Co, HAYNIE, MAsHALL Gill;
w GREEN BERT
L WHITE, WI ALLEN,
MUM, II W WEBB,
w Yosr ] q SIoo 80 ~ f-.
EP WHEELER, HKS O'Ms1vr
CHAs GALIGHER. w HAcEER
GEO PIpGEoN, J. NJ CRERs
JAMES FALKNEY. 'las DAHI.1 PowpY, z =
". w. GRAY, CHARLES ONEIL,
W. NJ. CHRIsTY N WARrIEID
RoBr. Mick, " RArBRoNr
J. CoSNovER, s. FoRGY.
d. w. BAKER, c. BAKER.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

MASONIC REUNoN.-We find the following
IN the special dispatches of the Chicago Times
from Springfield: ''The grand national reunion
OF the Masonic fraternity. for which arrange.
ments are being made, will probably be loca.
tea at Peoria, SO it is thought by Masons in
the central part Of the State" Should the ar.
rangement be made to have the proposed con.
ventlon meet in this city, we can assure the
delegates that they would receive cordial and
lraternal welcome from the brothers of tho Or
der resident here, and we know of no place
that would better accommodate them. A hearty
greeting with the latch-string out would be
extended to all who would attend. should
Peoria be fixed upon as the honored place of
convocation. Peoria Sentinel
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

New YORK, Nov IA special to the Tri-
bune dated Washington 3lst, says Brevet Maj.
Gen. Joseph R. Hawley, late chief of Gen.
Terry's staff, commanding at Richmond, has
resigned his commission in the army and re-
turned to the editorship of the Hartford Press
Mr.. Cushing's mission to Europe for the Gov
ernment is purely and entirely professional and
not diplomatic as had been extensively circula-
Aspecial to the Times says to-day that the
President has pardoned Pierre Soule.
Brig Gen. Swayne, Commissioner OF freed
men Of Alabama is in Washington, accompa-
MED by Gov. Parsons, with view to obtain
executive sanction to certain measures off policy
relative to the affairs of that State and also to
obtain teachers for the freedmen. who are
loudly demanded. .ta fsr
Gen. Swayne represents the people OF Ala
of Northern capital and energy, and that the
opportunities for favorable investments are
very great. Large numbers of officers and SOL
diers retiring from the army are not leaving the
State, but are purchasing plantations and be-
coming permanent residents.
By an order from the Q. NJ. General, the at
tention of officers on duty in the several mill
tary departments, is called to the great number
of animals belonging to the United States, in
the possession of persons who have no legal
title or rightful claim to them. Such animals
will be seized where found and turned over to
the nearest Quartermaster. Upon the affida.
Wit of parties from whom the property is
taken, that they have reason to believe their
title valid, and that they will produce evidence
TO prove it their property, will be detained in
custody until thorough investigation is made.
Persons in possession of disputed property must
show their title thereto by virtue of some
authorized Government sale, indicated by the
brand l. c., or by the receipt of some duly
authorized Government officer.
jeff Davis has ordered new beaver-cloth
overcoat of merchant tailor in this city, who
was his old-time servitor. The manufacturer
of the garment commenced this morning from
measurement taken in 1860, and insists on an
advance payment, leaving jeff Davis to take all
chances. s-s-~
The Washington Monument Association will
go before Congress this winter for another ap-
preparation.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

THE ClRCUsEs-As most OF our readers are
aware. Mr. S. B. Howes is the proprietor oil
three different circuses, each complete The
main establishment is in New York, under the
SUPERVISION of Mr.. S. B. Howes himseli-one
branch of the circus, under charge OF Mr.. f.
J. Howe, is at present travelling in this State
another branch, known as DAN CASTILLO s
circus, was lately at Atlanta, and we learn Will
proceed from there to Mobile, ard thence to
New Orleans. II has had an excellent ana sue
cess nj business all summer. s-s.esgE- s.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

RoCKLAND Me-, Nov 1.-The statue Of
Maj. Gen. Hiram G. Brney was erected to-day
by the Masonic fraternity. The weather was
auspcious and the ceremonies impressive. The
Fire Companies Of the city, and several thou.
sane citizens, headed by bands of music, turned
ont to honor the occasion. An eloquent ad-
dress was made by Rev. Nathaniel Benton, OF
Camden.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

TENNESSEE ITEMs.-From the Clarksville,
Tenn, Journal we gather the following items:
A movement is on foot for the building of the
upper Red river bridge. A Nashville and
Cincinnati Packet Company has been formed.
There is to be shortly at Clarksville, large
Government sale of valuable property, compre-
hending animals wagons fuel, lumber, &c.
The editor has been presented with some spe.
cimen -''taters" (sweet, averaging seven and a
half pounds EACH The Russellvile Herald is
to be revived Gov. Brownlow has addressed
| special message to the Tennessee Legisla
ture, respecting the policy to be pursued toware
railroads indebted 10 the State.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

A company of eastern capitalists, with some
enterprising gentlemen of Louisville, have
formed company, with capital of $500, 600,
for the manufacture of -four and whisky. They
have erected suitable buildings in the upper
part Of that city, and will commence opera
tions in about six weeks.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

BIDDEFoRD, Me, Nov 1.-The oil. cloth
! factory of A. Falsom & Son, in this city, was
burned early this morning. Loss $50, 900, OF
which only about Sl2, 900 was insured, prln-
cipally in Hartford, Conn. The fire was IN
doubtedly the work of an nccndiary.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

NEW YORK, Nov. lone of the largest
counterfeiting establishments yet known by the
police, was discovered in Brooklyn, and broken
up Yesterday.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

Dgolus scef1lnea.es, in denominations of one
hundred and one dollars will be sent to New
York next week, and issued to depositors. -
John Mitchell the notorious Irish REBEL has been
leased from confinement in Fortress Monroe, in comp-
ance with petition from the Fenian brotherhood.
No decision been arrived at in the Wirz to
O'Clock yesterday. Strenuous efforts are being made
to induce the President suspend the death penalty in
the Of the prisoner. go
1t is now positively asserted that the mission of Caleb
Cushing to Europe on behalf of the United States Gov
ernment is wholly purely professional and not a.
heretofore stated diplomatic.
South Carolina not having repudiated the rebel debt
it is said that though she has formed State govern
ment she will not be recognized loyal State Of the
Union
The New York Tribune says that the evidences are
that the people of the United States opposed to the
trial Of Jen Days and consequently that be will not be
punished for his ofenses
Mrs. Grinder the modern Lucretia Borgia, has just
had her trial. in Pittsburg, Pa and has been found
guilty of murder She has not yet received her sen
tence. o..
Brevet Major General Hawley has resigned his com
mission In the army and returned to his seat the ed
itoriai tripod Of the Hartford (Conn) Press He svi
IDENTIFY concludes that the pen mightier than tn
sword.
We have further news from Mexico to-day, viz: Tha
the Liberals have attacked the Imperalists in thei
stronghold, at Matalnoras, and from the manner II
which the assault made 1t is inferred that American
officers are commanding the sssaulting columns 8
JEFF Days has ordered new beaver cloth overcoa
from his tailor of olden time, in Washington 1t ~ SUP
posed that a made to his measurement Of 1860 viii
ht him now We incline to the opinion, however, tina
the whole story is canard a e ga
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02
BALTIMORE.

Tour Over the Battle Grounds of Vir-
ginfa..Busfness in the Monumental
City-.Yankee Enterprise--A musement
&C.. sc.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02
THE NEWS.

The English capitalists have taken passage for home
Gen. Grant has rented the private residence in Wash
ington, built by John c. Breckenridge and adjoining
that of the late Senator Douglas. -'fE + ?
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The steamer Saxonia,
from Bremen, has arrived News anticipated.
She has over 100 passengers.
The Matamoras correspondence Of the Her.
aid of the 18th alt, states that the attack by
the Liberals on Matamoras commenced on the
Sunday previous, and the fact of their being
led up in three lines of battle led to the belief
that they were commanded by American off.
GERS as hey never formed in that way before.
The Liberals held their ground, and the most
constant vigilance by the garrison only pre-
vents it's being nightly surprised. All COM
munication with the interior is shut off.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1.-The remains OF
Col Ulrich Dahlgren laid in state in Indepen-
dence Hall during last night, and the funeral
services took place this morning. The Rev. J..
P. Wilson, D. D., Of Newark, N. j., delivered
an impressive sermon, and the remains were
then removed from the Hall to Laurel Hill, es-
corted by six companies of the First Army
Corps, two companies Of marines and city
troops, which acted as guard of honor.
Among the distinguished mourners were Ad.
mral Dahlgren and Generals Meade, Humph.
rey and Mayor Henry.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The fire in the 6. 900
or 1,ooo tons OF coal in the Metropolitan Gas
oompanys yard, which began last Friday and
again broken out
Tonight is the time fixed by the musicians
employed in the theatres of this citv for de.
manding, for the third time, higher wages.
Some Of the theatres, possibly all, NAV be
without music; as, in case Of refusal of the
employers 10 succumb, they will probably re.
fuse their services.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

i WAsH1NSroN, Nov. At seems, from re-
Gently received official intelligence, that the
reorganization in Arkansas hasiprogresscd qui-
etly, and is a success. President johnson has
informed the Governor Of that State that there
will be no interference with its government,
and not only does he invite the State to resume
its former realations with the Federal Govern
ment but promises it oil the aid of the powers
of the Government in the premises.
Hon. James L. Orr, Governor elect of South
Carolina, was pardoned some weeks ago, but
as that State has not repudated the rebel debt,
she has tailed to prepare herself for official
recognition as State loyal to the Union.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

A NEW PAPER We have received the first
number of new paper published at Metrop-
oils, bearing this, hard name: The PromM
gator Its proprietors bought out the material
of the Mound City Journal. F. M. Collins is
publisher. and j. F. Mccartney editor of the
new sheet, which presents fine appearance.
ten, and the selections are made with taste
With regard to politics, the editor commits
himself to no policy, but says: ''When ques-
tions of interest arise we shall earnestly seek
for truth and boldly express our own convlc-
tions. regardless of the doubts Of friends OF
the threats of enemies" A good platform
We certainly wish the undertaking large
success. =. =. I
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-11-02

ming, deceased. There were at least twenty
other applicants for the position, some of them
strongly ~ backed BY political influence. Col.
Iaggart commanded one Of the Pennsylvania
regiments during the late war, and for some
time past has been connected with tho WoaI'
lngton correspondence of the PHILADELPHIA In.
qnirer, and is highly esteemed as q co,rteors n
and estimable gentleman. '' '''"'