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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-06
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT

~
HoUsEK EEPERs LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST
NOW 10 TIE TIME TO FURNISH YOUR
HOUSE.
S25 900 worth of Walnut and Mahogany
PARLoR AND CHAMBER FURNIFURE,
consisting of foil and complete assortment of
HAIR CLOTH CHAIRS,
ROCKERS, SOFAS, MARBLE-TOP TABLES,
BUREAUS, WAsHSTANDS,
BEDSTEADS, WHATN0T6,
and every description ct
WALNUT AND MAHOGANY FURNITURE
found in first class Heu sefurnishins Store hitch
We will sell during the next twenty days
AT PRIME COST.
Will be added a beautiful assortment of
GILT FRAME MIRRORS.
Contemplating making extensive improvements
in our Store during the month of April, the sale
cannot continue longer than twenty days. We ad-
wise parties wishing to select from the stock whilst
full and complete to call early.
The largest stock Of
COMMON FURNITURE
in the District at prices that defy competition.
CROCKlY. CUTLERY and GLASSWARE
at reduced prices.
WINDOW SHADES in beautiful designs.
BONTZ & erosion,
m2S.1ot 800 Seventh street, above 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-06

A NoTHIR GREAT vIoTORYl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-06
60 1RA npAt6H. 1890 & CO.. 80
xA4 papnaYlYania AYanuA.
WATCHES. JEWELRY, &c.

WAr0Hrs''E WlIRY. &c.
LARMOUR& Co., Light street, Baltimore. in.
vites the attention purchasers to their choice
stock Of No. WATCHES, DIAMOND 1WELRY
&C., SILVER WARE. PLATED WARE, OPERA
GLAH6E6, SPE0TACLIs, TABLE OUTLlRY
ke., at low prices.
Watches and Jewelry repaired In the best man
ner by the best workmen and warranted. ID A. 3nd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-06

ing the committee of ways and means to repor.
the tax bill for the current year; bill to pave
the east front OF square 522; for pavement on
9th street from o 10 r street
The following were reported from the COM
mlttees: by MI Larner improvements Al.
dermen bill for grading and paving the carriage
way OF 9th street from the canal to q street. with
An amendment extending the impro vement TO M
street, and requiring that water pipes be put
down before the paving is done-laid over in
formally; to have curb reset and pavement re-
placed on + street where necessary, and i'm.
posing special tax to meet the expenses
passed after very lengthy debate, in which
Messrs. Larner and Peugh took part: bill au-
thoriAng the paving of the carriage way of AZ
street from the canal TO ID street north; TO cause
the carriage way Of 5th street from E to G. SITS ,
sapsutute ior Dill for pavement on south side
for grading and paving alley in Souare 3q-. for
pavement Oh south side OF q streef south fron,
4th TO Itn streets east; pavement on north side
pavement east side eth street east fror, Pann'
avenue to ID street south; do. north side x stree,
south from 9th to 18th streets east; do. wsst
front Of Square 337-passed. Bill to prevens
the paving Of any street or avenue until sewer
water and gas pipes are laid-laid over infor'
mally TO pay deficiency for grading Massachu.
sets avenue, between 18th and 10th SITS west
for the improvement Of q street south, from ID
TO Sd west, and from 9th to 9TH streets west
substitute for Aldermen bill for pavement OF
east side OF 9th street east, from G street tc
Pennsylvania avenue; for paving north front
n
south, from Sth TO 11th streets east; do south
side Of G street south, from Sth TO 18th streets
east; for paving east side Of sth street west,
from to q streets north; do north side of g
street, from eth to 10th streets east; do. west
front Of squares 279, $50, Isl, 2s2. 2s3, 2sI and
70 Tor paving east front Of squares $50 and
SD do. east front 400; do. north side Of street
south, from I'd to 9TH street west; do. west
nont OF square 296-passed. BY Mr. Moore,
tdranage)-Bill for water mans on 9th street.
from maryland avenue to F street south, and
along Z street 70 ~ street-passed. BY Mr.
owen, (canall-Bill authorizing the MAYOR 30
tease me isiano In the mouth Of the canal 30
Charles Henert BY MT. Owen.
(Second Ward delegation) -Substitute for IN
TO construct sewer In the center OF Iith s,raa,
west, from N street TO the canaINretsrrsa,o s
the Corporation Attorney, after a Isn o,h =
debate; also, adversely on bills from the Ada.
men, TO place iron ratings along the waits in
City Hall square, and 70 grade and gravel sth
street west, from ID to streets north-com.
mittee discharged.
The following bills were received from tn,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-12
R.cHHOND Wing. WEDNESDAY MOANING, APRIL il, 1S65

itself so prosperously under circumstances so ad-
verse.
Should, then, the war be closed by satisfactory
peace there will remain but one cause of anxiety
to the business public, and that, we repeat, Will BE
the currency, because on that prices aad the secu-
rty OF trade will entirely depend. Shall the de-
scent of prices which VIC know must aud ought to
take place. be gradual and steady, or tful and vio-
lent! That must depend wholly upon the action
of the government, that again upon the clearly I'M
derstood wishes Of the people, and that upon their
Intelligent perception of their true interests
Such is the position, wealth, resources and credit
of the nation such the brilliant prospects of the
future, that nothing prevent realization of our
brightest antcipations but stupid Legislation and
ignorant fnanciering.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-12

CONFESSIONAL rebel private who deserted at South
west Creek, says the night of Hokes bloody assault
and repulse he duty sentry when he overheard
the following conversation between Gen. Hill and Ca.
Beard:
Hill-'Co,0a-l hat shall we do y
Deard-Reteat TO Tennes5ee, from there to TeXos and
from Texas Hell So far the prvates concerned,
Il they had half sense, they would desert AID go home
Hil.-'True, every word Of a.
Our rebel informant tells tha, he took Gen. Hills ad
vice and before morning had pat the above suggestions
into practice.-N. c. Times.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-12

spirit whlch sctuated them g'n become dominant
n the South. Wherever cur armies have advanced,
Il dies II disappears aud the surre'der Of the rebel
armies will leave It without an abiding place except
IA tie hearts of those execr be Northern sympathi-
zsrs who ssem like tie Tories of the Old World, In
capable of forgetting anything or Learning any
fhinp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02


THROUGH By RAIL FROM WASTING
RON AND ALEXANDRA TO RICH
MOND AND LYNCHB URIC.
IN and after FRIDAY, September l. 1865,
" the trains between Washington, Alexan-
dra Richmond and Lynchburg, Will run
as l0'''"'' TRAINS SOUTH.
Leave Washington. 7Vo a. m. ana g o.; 90 Up ~
- Gordonsville, II. sop. N, and 90 a. M
arriving at Richmond at 5 p NJ and 6 70 a. m.
. . Lvnchburg 5. 20 D. m. and 6 a. m.
TRAINS NORTH.
Leave Lynchburg, 6.45 a. m and 7.lo p; M ,:
Gordonsville, 1890 p. m. and y: 20 a. m.
arrive at Alexandria ASS p. m. and 4.50a m.
:: g Washington 30 p. N. and 80 a. m.
On Sundays leave Washington at $50 p. M
local freight train leaves Alexandria at q.
M. and arrives at Gordonsyille at II. 40 a. III.
Leaves Gordonsville at II. IS p: m. and arrives
leaves Alexandria at a., M, and arrives at
Lynchburg at 7. 10 p. N. Leaves Lynchburg at
BOA. M. and arrives at Alexandria at $40 p, III.
Passengers for Warrenton will tax the a:
m train south from Washington, and the o.4o
a. N. train north from Lynchburg:
trains from Lynchburg, and the I q. III. and
115p. N. trains from Richmond connect with
trains at Washington for al parts OF the North
This route has the advantage over all others,
by having continuous rail from New York to
lynch bUrg-405 miles.
t also passes through Fairfax, Bull Run,
Manassas, Bristoe, Catletts, kapP225hannock,
Culpeper Orange and Gordonsvil!e, where
MANY of the late great battles were fought.
- Tickets Tic can be procured in adams Express
building opposite the B. u O. r. r. Depot IN
Washing ton, also at the Depot, on Maryland
avenue, Washington
Trains leave from the corner Of First and I
81 '0's' ''7'''' W. Il. McCAFFERTY,
General Superintendent.
J. NJ. BROADUS,
General Passenger Agent.
A1o~on9,io Sent 1865 sep l4-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
74LEYANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
Insurance.
A REMARLE INSURANCE CO.,

Il "A
John Wood. Jr.. Secay w. t. Early, Pres't.
This old and well and we'll established VIR-
GINA COMPANY, having survived the ca
la1ities of the past four years is now in good
condition and prepared to transact BUSINESS 1 IN
FIRE RISKS, on the best terms, The we'll
known reputation of the Company for Caution
and Prudence and for Prompt Settlement Of
Losses will no doubt secure for it fair share
Of public patronage
statement Of Assets and Liabilities of the Abe
marie Insurance Company, and are fully salts
fed of the safety and soundness Of the Institu-
ton, and recommend it to public favor.
HORACE L, KENT,
A Y. STOKES s. CO.,
THOMAS r. PRICE.
Having accepted the agency of this Company,
I take pleasure in recommending it to my
friends as being reliable and in every way
worthy Of their patronage.
ROBERT L. WOOD,
aug lily NO 40, KING ST, ALEXANDRIA, va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
u EAL ESTATE AGENCY.

All huds Of Reaz Estate IN Virginia bought
and sold.
Messrs. HILL s. TUCKER, No. 1875 King stree.
Alexandria, have constantly on hand farm;
and town property for sale IN all parts of thu
State.
They are also authorized to purchase rea
estate oayaoheTe and IN any quantities. on thu
best market terms. il 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
HIRE INSURANCE AGENCY,
L No. 1O1 Prince Street Alera71dria, Va.
MARYLAND
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF B a L r I NJ 0 r j

IF Is a . VI ~ j ;.
The undersigned is authorized by resolution
of the board of this Company, TO issue perpetual
policies of insurance against loss or damage by
fire, upon brick or stone dwellings, OF ware
houses. This is desirable and cheap mode OF
insurance to persons owning real estate In IN
ing it, on the same description Of property for
two to seven years, or favorable terms.
At the same time the company continues TO
insure upon al descriptions of property IN the
city or elsewhere, by the year, month, or a
shorter period, including inland transportation,
vessels and cargoes in port, at moderate rates
All losses literally adjusted and promptly
paid. [aug 1l-tf] G.I THOMAS, Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
LATER FRoI EUROPE.

i q Tho steamer AIemania from Southampton,
ON the Goth September, has arrived. CoClon
huovant. and advanced 4d@5d Flour mac
1--we Wheat easier Mixed corn easier al
29s. Sd. @29s. I'd. onaon
The cattle plague IS increasing, ana Lonuou
COW houses are, declmated. nbiob
The Times says the information upon Wnlcn
che seizure Of the Irish Fenlans was naue. "a0
derived from Washington accounts. ro.no+s
Accounts from the manutactuflng uls'i had
of France are favorable. The vintage nau
comm enced. and an abundant crop was certain.
Earl Russell's letter to the Engllsn agenes
} abroad. censures the German powers, aho says
force alone is the power, which has Deen coll.
sulted and recognized; violence ana conques,S
are the only basis upon which Austria 1s anu
prres;a have established connection. hbg
iand deenlv deplores the disregard MANIFESTED
eor nnblc rights, and the legitimate aims OF
.5ba neonle to be heard when the question al
6scts tn cir destiny. Russia officially declares
she will maintain a non-lnterventlon pohcy LII
she Schleswig- Holstein question.
The Liverpool Albion says that Mr. = b Del
7nin, the ex-Confederate Secretary OF otate
:nten ds to Join the English bar.
The St. Louis Democrat says that mer,
chant left that city, on Tuesday, commissioned
hv half . dozen films to visit the markets OF
Great Britain, make purchases of bl-carbonate
oe soda. sal. soda, soda ash, caustlc SODA,
Scotch pig iron, and Liverpool salt, ana an
charter a vessel to carry the same to New Or-
ieans. Arrangements have been made for one
.nf tha STEAMERS of the Atlantic and MISSISSIPPI
pi Steamship Line to receive the load OF :, the re
vessel without it's discharge upon, the wharf
Of New Orleans. It is estimated t. that the
cost of freight from Liverpool to st. LOUIS 70
will not be greater than the cost from new
York to St. Louis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
IMPROVE YOUR EIESIGHT!
DOGY0R WHITES EIE.WATER

Takes at once the first rank among all optnal-
mics vet known, and has proved to be the
greatest blessing to thousands Of sufferers, in
Europe for over 20 years. Itcannot be too highly
recommended to all men Of business, especial
" to bank and other officers, bookkeepers
clerks, artizans and all such as are ob]iged? to
work much by artificial light, or fire; artists,
and to Ladies much engaged IN reaomg' OF nn9
noedlework. It will not only strengthen and
improve Weak eyes but speedily cure allina9m-
nation, cold, or lameness Of the eyelids, but
also, remove the beginning cataract, :and It's use
will positively insure against blindness,
Price IS cents bottle.
Imported and for; sale l. By = 0rrr Dentist
..... No, 145 Prince street.
For sale by most Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02

DEABODY FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
L OF BAIT NJ ORE.
Persons DESTROYS of effecting INSURANCE
in this substantial and reliable company, can
do so, on favorable terms, by applying to me,
their agent at my ofice in the Market Building
my 1T r. JOHNSTON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
Holm 7. CREIGHTON 81 SON,

GEORGE E, W :5L go co.
VI Liberty Hall,
SO and 81, CAMERON STREET,
And Warehouse,
Corner of Wilkes and Royal streets,
Alexandria, Va,
For the sale Of
GUANO, GRAIN, HAY AND FEED.
Offer for sale ALE in barrels and half-barrelS,
from the favorite Washington Brewery Al al,
ways on hand and daily received; L. LA : -
BEER in the usual packages. GROCE4Klflho
of every variety, andat lowest prices; flour'
Hay, Grain and Feed in every variety:
Rags, Iron, Bottles, Hay, Gram, ouniac,
1r GeesA' |'AA0' = 50 sep l2-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
Land Agents,
GENERAL LAND AGENCY.

VENERAL LAND AGENCY.
The undersigned offer their services to II,
farmers of Virginia, for the sale Of landc~
From their acquaintance with the capitalists ~
the North, they are enabled to offer unusual f..
cilities to parties wishing to sell, All bushes
promptly attended to. Address
KNOX & SMITH
sep Soft Alexandria. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02

THROU UGH BY Rail FROM WASHING-
ron AND ALEXAMDRLA, TO RICH
nInMD AND I.YNGH RURG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02

NOTICE.-ROBERT J. SMITH, ATTQR-
~ NEY ATLAW and NOTARY 4I17 PUBLIC
has opened his Office at Phenl Ee nall' MnGre ne
may be found from. s q. NJ, TO p ILL., oaiS'
aug 10-tfss-r<,.s~ -,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
Stoves, Tin Ware, DC.
PURCELL & HOY,
n q +. i Z q.

L KING & WADfII'1 OF w 7'h1'1
AGENTS FOR THE
MAGEE & BARsTo
! PATENT VENTILATING STOVES.
Comprising
parlor, Cook, Hall and Dining Room Stoves
Hot Air Furnaces aud Ranges;
Also Manufacturers and Dealers in all sorts Of 1,7
Stoves, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron ware
Guttering, SpoutiDg, Roohng &c'
done in the best manner and at shortest noVife.
HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBING done IN the
Most manner. All work Warranted.
ie 19-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
Railroads and steamboats,.
ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA r. B.

TT --==z=z====== --55fEs;:sE
ss ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
LIFE INSURANCE.

LInE INC UNA " Il.
FE1HE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE
/ SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES:
Cash Capital and Assets over. 81, oo0, GOO W
The rates Of premium are as low as those OF
any other first class company.
NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INSURANCE
COMPANY.
Cash Capital $3.50. 600 90
The rates of premium in this company are
very low, and no medical examination IS re-
CURED. JAMESON & BRO, Agents,
aug 1O-ly Farmers bank bullolng,
rE0HE FIRE IT SQ ; A4p4. COMPANY OF
CHARTERED IN 1914
Continues to insure against loss or damage
by fire. The company which hiss had the
confidence of the community for more than
half a century, again solicits the patronage OF
the public Risks will be taken at the estab-
Hshed rates, and losses promptly paid.
Office hours % a. m, to ; .: M.
G. ". WATTLES, Secretary.
Directors:
4, P. Cover. Prest. G. W. Wattlcs,
T r. Brent, F. S. Hough,
" Gregory. BENZ Barton,
r. G. Violet, K. H. 5t2Oler,
7 P, Smith, Samuel Harper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
a NOE.

ROBERT JAMESON. IEo W. '<Nnlh'o-''
The undersigned have opened an office IN
the Farmers Bank Building, No. 100, Prince
street, between Pitt and Royal streets, for the
transaction of a GENERAL lNSU TRANCE
business.
They have been appointed agents for the
following well-known and long estab llshed
Companies, in place Of the former Agent, An
drew Jameson; viz:
- ~ THE HOME INSURANCE CO.,
of the City Of New York;
Cash Capital 81 ! 600 600 600 600 90
THE HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
of Hartford, Connecticut: -
Capital ooo' -
Assets A,oOo, WV w
The NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
of Baltimore, Md,
Chartered Capital SOU, ooo w
Losses will be literally adjusted and prompt
" paid at this Agency.
Rates as favorable as those of any other in
situations of equal responsibility and standing
Ali persons DESTROYS Of obtaining frst-class
insurance, are respectfully invited to CALL
W. Office hours from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m.
JAMESON s. BRO,
aup l-1v Farmers Bank Building.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1865-12-15
Political Sermons.

1t is not often that we see anything to
commend in political sermons. But there
Is so much of fact and common sense in
the subjoined extract from one preached
by clergyman in Philadelphia, on Thurs
day last, that we reproduce 1t by way of
contrast with those which were generally
delivered on that day:
1--WE have ut present thrown upon the
world about four millions of human beings
who never had any care or anxiety about
the future; and what is being done to bet
ter their condition | admit there Is any
quantity of sympathy, but that neither
shelters, feeds, nor clothes these tuntortu-
nate creatures, who are without friends or
homes. They are dying by hundreds and
thousands, these very unfortunate negroes
who have been cruelty and unkindly
treated in the way in which they have been
thrown upon the world. If slavery was to
be got rid of in this country--if the people
had wished it, it should have been done
gradually. Their condition is deplorable
in the extreme, and the hot breath of the
pestilence is sweeping over them like the
sirocco of the desert. 1t Is the duty OF
those who brought them to this condition
to provide for them, for they are mostly
that portion of the American people whose
ancestors were chiefly concerned in bring
ing African slaves to this country, and who
reaped immense fortunes thereby; the in
habitants of the States of Massachusetts,
and Rhode Island should take care of these
people now.' s.....I
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1865-12-15
The WAY Butler Was Finally
Turned OF.

The special correspondent of Philadel-
phia paper communicates the following in
teresting intelligence from Washington;
'sTho resignation of Majof-General But
Ter, sent in some months ago, was finally
accepted to-day. II Is known that for SOME
months past General Butler has, at the re-
uuest of the War Departments bccn
thoroughly examining the laws of treason
and cases of state trials for over q century
back but the final decision of the Prcsi-
dent has been not 10 allow military COM
mission for the trial of Davis for his par
ticipation in the conspiracy to assassinate
President Lincoln, and various raids in
Northern States during the war. On the
appearance of General Grants report,
General Butler again asked for the ac-
ccptanee of his resignation, which request
has at last been granted"
The above brief paragraph contains
several very suggestive ideas. 1t seems that
IL was the report of General GRANT that
finally snuffcd out BUTLER's light This re-
port has had the same effect In regard to
several more of the greater or lesser lights
in infamy, among whom may be named
two other great B's-BANKs and BURNSIDE.
Some have so far escaped, but II is to be
hoped that the time of their extinguish-
ment is not far in the future.
IL appears, also, that BUTLER at the re-
quest of STANTON, his compeer in wicked
ness, has been examining the laws of trea-
son and state trials for over a century back ;
and all this, doubtless, preparatory to the
trial of DAVIS by a military commission.
What Il pity to stop these worthless in so
laudable and characteristic nm undertaking.
They evidently anticipated a carnival OF
blood that would put all Of STANToN's for
mer acts of the kind entirely In the shade,
But the Presidents decision not TO allow a
military commission for the trial of DAVIS,
has extinguished all their hopes in this
direction, and both may now devoutly ex-
claim "Othcllos occupations gomez
The country will be glad of it, lfDAvIs
has committed an ofiense against the laws,
let him be tried in the manner prescribed
by the laws. The people are sick of the
bloody scenes which have so often disgraced
us as people during the last few months
and they want no more of them. Prosi-
dent JoIINsoNs, in this decision, has acted
the part of one who is guided by reason
and humanity, as well as u regard for the
laws of the land, and the country will ap-
plaud him for it. ..l..H r..I.r
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1865-12-15
Preston King.

The JouraaI Of Commerce of Monday has
the following concerning the supposed sui
eide of Preston King:
But two weeks have passed since the sup
posed suicide of Preston King, and the sad
affair seems to have nearly faded from the
minds of men. Could the veil be lifted and
an insight given of the hearts of many, 1t
is TO be feared that to hundreds, who hoped
to profit by his death, the event has been a
source of secretrejoicing. The belief, how
ever, among those who think at all upon
the subject, is gaining ground that Mr..
King has not committed suicide, but has
wandered off into some retreat of which
this city is full, where he will yet be found.
And while the mere fact of the body not
having been discovered affords no evidence
that no suicide was committed, yet in
stances are by no means uncommon of per-
sons supposed 10 have been made away
with, voluntarily or otherwise, reap
pearing in full life and health. Ii must be
confessed, alsO that various reasons seem
to give color to the anti-suicde theory.
The police are still quietly continuing their
Investigations upon this latter suppOsitioh,
and may yet find the clue that win lead to
the disentanglement Of this deep mystery