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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-25

VIRGINIA AND NoRTH CAROLINA LAND,
EMIGRATION AND COLONIZATION SoMETY..
The organization Of. this Society was per
tected at meeting Of the,members in Norfolk
on the night of the H22d Instant A report
setting forth the objectsf the society and Of
. form Of organization was adopted, and the
following officers were eleclediunanimousy: /.
y. President Gen. Wm. Malone. 8,c
3. Directors Geo Blow. jr., Gilbert q. Walk
ser, KaEer Biggs, Samuel M Wilson, James ne
E. Barry, e. C.Lindsay, 6. ". Camp, w.
w. Wing, r.. G. Robinson, Geo. 7Sangster,
G. w. Grice, Marshall Parks, Henry klmber-
", Samuel r. Borum, j. ~. Hinton and Jas.
AZ. Leigh !.
General BLOW suggested for consideration
the calling Of convention sof merchants, far
.mers and others in the two States OF
IVirginia and North Carolina, to assemble In
Norfolk for the purpose of celebrating upon
thcaimportant objects Of the organization.
The following was the vote for President
Of the WirginiaC Central Railroad
Wickham. Fontane.
StocEholde rs.....~.....""... sos ,O25
Proxies ...........-........!..." 90 t&& z,zlo
State Proxies. ........ 1855
1865 - 3,30l
1901
Mickham' S majority. 1854
i = :. y -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-25

r P. CLARKE can be found at his Ola I H. Is
j. No 1853, King street: up g g1anS I'D Ci1R~
EAffN HANGING and UPHOI1sTh1KslNsuot'f az
the shortest notice. sop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-25
NNANSION HOUSE RESTAURANT,
lYI No, Is, North Fairfax street,
Z r IUGAS 2 & Q 7 + b l Z &

II. !. y Z 30, 1 ~ L. ~ y ~:
Ladies and gentlemen vii! meet with every
accommodation pertaining to such all establish
ment .--
A choice variety ofMEATs, with POULTRY,
OYSTERS, Sc, including every, delicacy the
markets afford, will be prepared by profession
walters, and at reasonable prices
ICE CREAMS and PASTRIES will be Of
superior quality.
The vine vaults will be stocked with select
assortment of WINES, ALES, Sc.
all hours. Particular attention will be given to
orders from families and parties wishing dinner
or supper. a. .ss .s...'. aug 30-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-25

The New York Tribune says: President
johnson expressed yesterday morning to a
friend his intention TO restore the privileges Of
the writ Of habeas corpus at the earliest posi-
bic time, and to do away with the secret de-
teetive service. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-25

A1OTICR-Those having business with us,
y can find US at Janneys counting room
opposite Ale1andria s. Washington Ferry Slip
: no 28-3t BLACKLOCK, DENT & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-25

A government ferry, across the Rappahan-
mock at Fredericksburg, above the railroad
bridge will be opened by Gen. Harris as soon
as the citizens of Stafford and King George
shall have made good road to that point on
their side of the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-25

Oak wood is selling ia Richmond at So per
cord, delivered, and pine at Sc. 50-with de-
clining market. l.rl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-25

Robbers and burglars are at their work in
fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-25

The Baltimore Annual Conference fMetho-
dist Episcopal church, will meet at Baltimore
City Station on the 18th day of February next.
Rev. Bishop Scott will preside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-25
knHARLES WHITTLESEY,
I = 10 aATTO RNEV3AT r. LAW,15 ~ ~

u 70 Alto RNEV AZ, LAIV,--, = -.
a Attends to law business in this and adjoining
counties, and District Of Columbia; also pays
nartieular attention to Collection of Claims ofall
kinds against the United States INCLUDING Pen
sions, Back Pay, Bount!es, Prize Monies, &c
Address by letter, Stating claim or call at ms
Office over the market, Alexandra, Va -
oc 3O-if3m#; IgtG5.s @tG tsrI Ill!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-25

GOLD.
New YORK, November Is, Gold, 1863.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-25

The recent order Of the pIes. e tG release
all persons confined in the old capitol BY detec-
tive Baker without eompeesuf from rd tb charges
naturally elicits commentator iion 'uose who
love and value law.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26
The Eicht-TIour Question.
To u, E1.i,, u TAe ny. Tntun.

To NS IGIf-y y IhS " J. Irtbuns
SIR: The communications published IN yout
psve- o. The EghtHour question seem 10 me 10 be de-
lcciiyo .n their reas0Hinr.
They he writers seem o. have 40 Idea that sLai
rcceisc as much foF egi' houss per day get
ior zen. Reason Gad common sense w.I not bear this
ont. Labor is tie working mans eaptM-it IS tie
tliag Dc has TO sell When We say Tat We shall get
more Tor eight hours per day than Tor ten II g. 10 Any
mimi equivalent 20 saving That something come ont
of Lolne because o Wogcs that receive are noih.
4 more of lee. than Other peoples labor IN return for
cur own. How. 4.cu. can each receive more iOl hf.
~ every works les> For instance; the aggrc gate
we oil receive ls tEo aggregate We produce, with
deduction of the colms,a1 pay to those who act IS
agents lor ps.
suppo.o here is a community with 5000 working
men, each man Norkne ten Auurs per day; the dallF
YIudact 10000 hours labor; This Of oOlrfe. Is Just
each tea lDCis and every one IS compensated out %
ihc general yroIrc,. how can they each receive more
ndu ten .0gis IL T,t rn on m average Where, then
is Tie h,Lc io come lro our adopting The cight-hour
system Hose WHO say rlat u viii must prove thar
$4,000 divided by ten viii give a larger qaOticut
than divided ny ticIt. My idea Of the thing that
five want AL ihe benefit nj our labor must become
botl iborcr and 0o.s. We must spend Ices time and
money ia strikcs and think more % becoming masters
The only hing tlft stands between us and the fhi
falr ~! crr labor IT, we nave 10 employ masters 10 te
- for NLo ever leatd ~ iaImer quitting farming
for tpc because BIS a6tn, Old not send him sas!Ic
tory rci.rns foT bis produce Such proceeding
would bo perfect non-cnse lie has the privilege of
ending As grain Others of taking and selling for
himself Jogrcyneu tdlors sIocmakers. bonntt.
makes and factory people just do ills n1nscnaicm
thing Wien they stIEe fuI more DAY. ! admit that We
tIltO.Y folks receive i0r ten hours than
li formerly ior twelve or thirteen; but ,is is owing
q The .lcrea.od acliies .ol producing Tic fact Is,
wa produce more .n i'.s line. ] admit that supply
and dfulu lud VII Eulatc prices bat cant SEQ tAa
IL'f tIta, scarcity VII BE- universal benefit
gro. GEsoN.
Lys,ab. Newcastle Coz IL, Dee. IF. l-o5.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26
a Petition fer ynivcrsnI Suffrage.

The following petition is in circulation, and is
to be- presented on the rcassembliag OF Congress.
H. me S.ao'c and H0Ws of representatives.
Tie undersi gued women OF tie United States rc.
specially ask an amendment of the Constitution that
su0l prohibit the several states from dlrinchlsa ag any
ol their citizens on the g:Ouud of sea-
In making our demand for suffrage, we w0uld cal
your attention to tue fac. that represent 100000
poop1Onc hall the entire population OF thc court
tell gent, Yr.uous. naiyeOOrn American Citrns; aud
set the only class who stand outside tie pale 0i
pol cni lccO- O-nitiOn.
Tie 'onst uton casses us as nee people and
counts riO!s persons IN the basis OF approximation
and yc. are We governed without our cuLscLi. com
PEELED 10 pay axes without appeal, aud punished l0r
Violations ol law without choice Ol Judge 90 Juror.
Tie experience OF oil ages. tho Declarations of the
lalcr the statute lnWs of our dhv. ana the fear
itl revolution through which have iust passed oil
plo1o tie uncertain tenure of lf liberty and property
10 long The otihc only weapon of sell protection
is not IN TIE hand Of every cl.z'n.
Therefore, as you are now amending tic Constitution
snd. ia harmony with advancing civilization, placing
new sat,guIIds rOu The Individual rights Oi 4OUOO0J
oil emauc.patcd SAVES. We ask that yOu extend tie
disGanc.aca ctlena--dud thus iGlhil yOur Constitu
iUna obi g4tiDn 10 guarantee to every state ia the
Union . Lt pubiiean form Of COY Nornment."
As all partial Application of Republican principles
must ever breed complicated legislation a. woil n
di-contcAted people. We would pray Your Honorable
body. IN order To simpliy tie machinery OF GOl ern'
cnt ami intaTe domestic traquy. that youtes sis,nie
hcrelii tor persons. cilens taxpayers aud NOT vr
class Or Clatc.
Tor Justice aud equality your petitioners will ever
pray.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26
Trnyelcrs' Guide.

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ard s;'lsdly,, AID Dme. Drew Monday. Wet
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New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26
CANADA.
r~porsan, Action OF the United s'"'
,uI.Geucral in Canada

Y,om Our Special Correspondent :. ,e,s
'''" ''' MONTREAL, Dee. 3D. 1855.
A good deal of excitement mas oeeh c'Cseu "a.,, ~
the action of Mr. Potter, United o'8'es y, ,he
United States He declares that for the future eood,
.n,orsa , tse payment of ad vaorem duties In United
states ports must be entered at the arlg pnS a noDS
5P ;nstead of at the value Of such goods ID oonu.
I1a Consul grounds his demand upon the iolo"ing
.lause of American law; IN, ..,oa s,,. ~
~ ali cases where there shall be imposed shy GG
o,.s daty on any goods wares or merchanose %
'b limited States and in all where the dl'y ln
n,o s law Shall be regulated by directed to be estimated
bsed upon the value of the sqnsre yard OF OF any tpec
sitv or Parcel of such goods &c shall be the duly OF
foeeto, within whose district the came shall Ne ilpoeu
ar entered 20 cause the actual market valne or whoe pee
,bereof the period expectation to the Uned states IN
,be nnrinal markets of the country from wich e sae
.b have been imported into the United States 10 oe az
yred and such appraised value shall be considered the Vauo
,ron which duty shall be assessed
There rs 20 600 600 feet of lumber mostly pine. now
vjnterine at Quebec; and this fact viii, II is thought
Mad Government to take steps TO check the wild
that are wasting the pine forests depressing
tie market, and doing the numbering trade no good
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26

s,my under bs command should cease all acts OF war
from the date of the captuation April Fth, aoresnio
In alton of which condition thus enteed
by Gen. johnson. Gen. Sherman stipulated ~. W.,
officers and men comprising the army of Gen JoHhsIpn
should re'urn TO their homes and there remain unu
lesed by the United States AUTHORITIES so ,,oS onS
as they observed the obligation they nau o'.aon M
resided / have. this day. been arrested ey o.aeI
of the Secretary of the Navy; hed ,,mn5 SnnnS
placed my house and have oeTn ,hsre
to answer charge preferred against me predieatei
upon facts which took place anterior TO the caitae
tion between Gen. Johnston ana zen Snoi" ,
sherman, respectfully make this, my protest against
said arrest ~ 'hN'''>'
AosiIr 1la Dec. 1J lst0.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26
The North.syest Territory to be P"rch"se"
by Canada-First Rc-enfOrcencnt ifo"
EngInnd-TrOoPs 10 be sfntioned NJ
Ottawa.
,. om ON SPECIAL COITcspOndent,

Pom On SPECIAL Correspondent .-
MONTREAL Dec 20 !s05.
At the next session of Parliament MI pfowh
vii urge the purchase Of the North West leI1toy D!
Canada. This will cost S2OooOOO, and s2ooIOoV
o-o ip no wanted TO open up the territory and make
4 accessible 70 settlers SO that $4,000 600 VIII be the
real co,t Of this acquisition 10 the Province.
Az the time Brown gave his support 10 the present
Ministry and took seat with them, itwas on condi'
,on that IL the maritime Provinces would not enter
. federal union with the Csnadas the latter should
form such union, the East and West TO have Legls'
latnre of their own. c.,
Now. Brown finding that the scheme Of Confedera'
fon with the lower provinces IS not hke 10 suecteo
New Brunswick being strongly adverse 10 ~, 10
carry out his scheme in regard 10 inc Caniua win .e
north. west territory 90 form third province ii ihe
latter should not form province, u nlght, from lis
western position, become part OF Ceusua w. h
In this way Brown would please the people OF the
West for they would gain at least control OF her
affairs and might gain an acquisition OF territory
which wond make the West far more powerful 'hah
lhe East.
The finances of this Province are not in such state
q, 20 encourage the assumption or s4VoUOO more ol
Seht. bnt as tae English Government is IN favor OF
Confederation here the money could be borrow ed
IN England easily enough .
The frst battalion GOih Rifles or First 60h.' il
IL called by military men is looked ior daily az aiax
ON he wsy 10 Canada This IL the rrst reinforcement
from England strengthen the forces in this Province
The battalion will have 10 come by way OF wBruns'
wick the season is so far advanced and II any more
regiments are sent out they will have TO come in The
same wsy which is "a hard road 10 travel running,
ss il does through ntermnabe forests over deep snow
and with the cold many degrees below zero al this sea
son. This is the Winter communication with CI-aGa
for troops.
1t is notable that there now four battalons OF
siHes in Canada namely LIST and fth batiaons Rife
Brigade and lst and 4th haitalons Goth Rifles tie -four
numbering about :, 500 men for duty.
The English authorities have shown sense (Which
they seldom do) in sending out strong force OF this
toC apada for in he ever ~
wo1ld be great deal Of wood fighting do not know
however that they did this from good or by luck
for when they DO right is generally by luck, not BY
mistake.
The Executive Council has ended It's labors FOR The
present but will meet again at the capital after New
Year Ii Is likely now that force Of 800 600 men
viii be stationed at Ottawa. there is alarm felt
for its safety and that Of the costly Parliament build
ingt.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26
pHCilurls Of Vermont.

Cor.oIoiderlc q. Tie y. y. Iiiuunr
WEST WAErsDoRo VI. Dee 10, 1865.
Vermont was the only State IN the Union
whose population was not materially increased dufinr
The last census decade Bat three Maine, New
Hamrslrc ana Ncsmont-increaacd lees than 10 per
cent The gain o! fractional part of ono per cent
barely saved Vermont froA loss. II is difficult 10
give any satisfactory reasg To- The fact that tbis State
shows tAe least progress in popuA ton Of any state In
the Union, especially when We compare its products
with those Of other States Compared with the other
New. gland states, Vermont PRODUCES, according 10
the last census: ~
The most EOrSet, The most NAcai,
III, most Miicl Cows Tic most Odts.
Tile most Bguor The most Hay,
The most Cheese. IN, most Hops,
The most Sheen, Tho most AlGilc Sugar.
Tie most Wool
THO flore rcrhayl, exhibits a 100 flticring view.
Vermont being more agricultural than the other new
England states A comparison according o cAt'tt 0l
c,rlfOry would be iaiIcr test Of product'enessi
though other states would then have the advantage
because Vermont has 10 largo cities and few large vi.
nges ard no home market for any considerable portion
Of Us produce The came extent OF territory more
thcLly Ieopl,d and market woud oi course be
mado 10 proacce more q equally fertile Eu' compaT.
iIg Vermont with tho other States OF New England nc
eordinR to VT Gud i producet The moHi o every.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26
RROG.SGyy NEWS.

CUT WITH A RAzOR.-Ab0ut 10 o'clock On
the evening vi the 18th inst Michael Hart ana Joseph
J. Ncehan were walking along IiilnIy It. They we're
iostlcd by Barney liewkcs ard James McGinnesl who
came from The opposite direction Hart demonstrated
Some angry words ousnoj, when McGinness drew u
razJr and cut Hart across the face taking Of the tip Of
the aud inhctinc horrd cash across the check
TIE accused was arrested ny Ronndsman Riggs and
the injured had lis wounds dressed and WIS taAen
home.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26

At Jackson, Michigan, "A young man WAS
frightmliy scaldcd by young woman 10 whom he had
been attentive upon his stating. at her mothers tea.
table that Ae rad no idea Of marrying aaybody She
tozed the ica rot and furoueiy dashed tie boiling
o0Disnts nll over Li, bead and face.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26
ARREST Op RIVER THIEVES. About 2 o'eloel

ARREST OP RIVER THIEVES o'clock
Yesterday morning. while Sergeant Mcconnell and
officers Jcilry and Kelly oi the Harbor Police were
patroling the East River in small boat, they over
hauled a yawlboat containing two Irish boatmen
boat was fonnd 700 pounds Of wool in bags, marked
Bradford & Bagley, Providence. r. J." AS the men
coud not satisfactorily explain the possesaon of the
wool they were held ON suspicion. Tho wool awaits
its owners.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26
CITY NEWS.

NEw-YoRK STATE Wo0LG Growers AssOCIA-
TIoN.-The Hon Henry $. Randall. President of tho
above named Association, has called its annual meeting
at Syracuse January 10 at 10 O'clock A. m. He states
thai important business will he brought before the
meeting, and requests general attendance
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26
Admiral sensmes.

The following are documents in 'he case Of
Semmes:
CHARGE AND SPECIPICATION OF CHhnGE plt'e71d
by the Secretary Of the Nary ogdia@ Roptatt Ht@MtS
tate Commander Of he Rid stf1aeT AioD0asa.
cHARGE--vIoLATISG THE UsAGEs OF WAR.
Specification In this that on or about The letl d0y
al June 1854 off the entrance Of the Port OF CherO0uF
France the said Raphael Semmes. beng then IA com.
msnd Of the Rebel steamer known the Alat inG aud
m engagement having taken place between the said
steamer and the United STATES steamer Keorsafge. or.
dered or permitted white nag TO be lOlsted on board
the said Rebel steamer and took the opportunity Of the
cessation thereby caused in the engagement aud Of tie
trust reposed in him 10 make hs escape nom the said
Rebel steamer for tie purpose Of avoiding the actas
surrender Of his person prisoner Of war and the
responsibilities thereby incurred did subsequently
without having been exchanged as prisoner engage
In hosttes against the United States.
GIDEON WELLS
Secretary VI the Navy
Nary Deportmeaf Nov. o. leo5.
Against which arrest Admiral Semmes entered the
following protest:
siR: On the 2Cth day Of april 1865 was at Greens.
bcrongb, N C., In command Of naval brigade forp,.
ing part Of the army Of Gen Joseph Il. Johnston and
participated In the captnlation between Gen. Johnston
and MAJOR Gen. w. 4. sherman. commanding United
ftatts Army Of North Carolina The condition Of said
sc'.Jttlon On the psr Of Gen. Johnston vas that the
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26
FEARPULLY IyIURyD-A woman named

FEARPULLY INIURlD-A woman named
Elizabeth Donnev 90 years Of acc visited the apart
ments Of a man naued Patrick Armstrong i0 North
Seveuhst.. near Ssyenthst, J.. ID, about oclOck on
sunday night. While there q disagreement arose be.
tween the two when Armstrong, alleged, struck
vita bis fists and kicked with s feet the head and face
o. Ni5. D0nney, and aftelward threw heE Yer ban
ister causing Ler 10 fall from The fourth 10 the first
story In consequence If the fall and prcvogs usage
Of Mrs. Donnelv the police OF The fory.ith Precinct
sent her TO the hospital. Armstrong Il locked np.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26

THP SHOOTING OF FRANCIS SMITH.-Mr
Francs Smith the merchant who was shot n his resi-
denc.. No 2l6 South Firstst. Brookvn. L. d.. o..
oclOe' on Sunday morning last by burglar, Was IN a
comfortable though low condition last night NO posi-
tye clue 20 the ussissn hal been obtained mp aa
evening bnt movements are foot which cannot iail
TO unearth him pretty soon. Ms Smith states that
when she first saw the wretch in her bedroom. Wach
was partially lighted he was croucLing nich the bed
with his evil eyes garng upon her aud when she gave
the alarm that aVoke her husband, he sprang Ike a
tiger 10 bis feet and fell upon the alarmed and unamsd
little family as previously reported.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26

\ PICKPOCKET CArGHT IN THE ACT.-Ahout
- O'clock Sunday morning Oiicer Scott VI the Forty
lth Precinct caught young Ian named John Cnsick
George Belden In the waiting room Of the Grand-st
Ferry, of silver watch valued at So Justice Daley
yesterday committed Cuslc6 10 aw ait examination.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26

OrITUARY.-On Sunday last, Dr. Christopher
Weltio died at the New. York Hospital irom eonvul.
sions Deceased was FOR many ye.rB connected with
TIE COronors office in the capacity Of Deputy Coroner
and bore the reputation OF being able physician He
was a native of England aged - years. Ills remains
have boon taken In charee By frieDds Tor hnIiaL
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-26

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