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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-02-27
uAS AND STEAM FITTING Essap
a4asszzHEEN'E.
a. CO. q Va = "
PRACTICAL GAS AND STEAM FlVTEv
No. Is, North Royn7 Street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Is now prepared to do
G As I I T T I y i

Il
AS FITTING
in al it's branches Stores dwellings, maclins
shops, and public buildings fitted up on the
most approved plans and at reasonable terms
For CASH.
Steam pipes, guages, cocks, and globeyay
Of the most recent appaovcd plans, and or su
pcrior workmanship and quality, CONSTANTS
on hand Contracts will be ade for WORK
and fixtures OF any kind supplied At the loves:
rates
Likewise has on hand CHANDELIERS.
PENDANTS, BRACKETS, DROP LIGHTS
GLASS GLOBES, MICA and pAPEi!
SHADES, SC, Of al the new styles and be4u-
tiful patterns at prices that cannot fail 10
please
Also has on hand, and is constantly receiv.
ing, at wholesale and retail: the most extensive
and best assorted stock Of
L A NJ ? & 0 O DS
ever offered in this market, comprising every.
thing connected with the trade.
LANTERNS Of every size, kind and color,
from the smallest to the head lights Of a ship
KEROSENE OIL
ALWAYS on hand Of the purest and best quality.
Dealers supplied at small advance on factory
prices.
The public are invited to call before pur.
chasing, and examine my stock, as it is pUr-
chased expressly for this market. Jan 12-5m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-02-27
GENERAL NEWS.


Another alleged robbery has just been d's
covered at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Ii IS
ALLEGED that there were stolen one hundfeo
and eight tank plates, made OF a composl'lon
o hrass and other metals, weighing about four
teen mounds each Also, about four hundred
nouods ofthe best block tin, the whole valued at
about seven hundred dollars.
President Lincoln has pardoned w Fl.
Wiggintop, who was tried and convicted III
(nne last. By a court martial convened at Cen
treyille, Va, for giving intelligence to the
,,onfederates Wiggington, was IN the hrst
place, sentenced to be hung, but the sentence
was afterwards committed to ten years Iinpiis-
onment in the Albany penitcnt!ary
President Lincoln has approved the xii Ioi
line Of mail steamers between San francisco
and ports in the Chinese empire tonchlng at
Honolulu and ports in Japan. The vessels are
to be first class American sea gong steamships,
and are TO make twelve round trips annually
In Concord, Mass, on Saturday evening
Warren Rice murdered his father, Ivy break.
ing his skull with piece OF iron, while the
family were at supper. Warren lad beon an
inmate of an insane asylum, and was recently
discharged under the supposition that he was
cured
The Chicago Lake Tunnel which at It's lncep-
t;on was considered but chlmerlcai idea, con
tinues to progress in most satisfactory man.
ner The rate of progress at which the drift
has been carried out is unparalleled IN the
history Of civil engineering.
The King of Italy has just Transferred
himself to the new capital OF his kingdom,
Florence. Mobs and municipal disgust he has
left behind him at Turin, and high rents and
popular rejoicings he finds at TIE City OF
Flowers.
The value of soil on Oil Greek, (Pa.,) for
two miles wide and twenty miles long, is esti-
mated at $3.50, 000,O 900. It was worth about
five dollars an acre four years ago. Farms
valued at So, 900 formerly, have been purchased
at prices varying from 100000 to 10000 O0
Recruiting in New York is still going on at
the rate of over one hundred a day, and the
only fear now is that the funds fthe commit
tee will soon give out.
The detectives are still engaged in the in
vestigation of the bounty frauds and other
swindling operations in New York.
The amount of pew rent collected in the
Unitarian Church of San Francisco last year
was equal to $40, 900 in greenbacks.
The dry goods auctions OF the last day or
two at New York, are represented to have
been but partially successful.
Peanuts are said to make very good sub
stitute for coffee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30
The Tax ON Government Mechanics.
TO TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

Will you allow me tho Of small space in your
columns to expose the injustice done TO government en-
ployes in collecting the revenue tax The law reads
that tax of FIVE per centum be collected on all in
$780, and deducts from the excess OF 5000
the house rent the party may pay; but the officials ig
the law altogether, and collect five per cent on all
amounts received over 81 per diem. For instance:-A
mechanic in the employ Of the government lin the Navy
Yard) worked for only six days the month OF Febru
ary at SO 80 per day his pay is Ell he paid tax ON
49, which Is As cents.
Again:--A mechanic in private employ, receiving
SO % per day for three hundred days is $50, and
pays $3.50 rent, only pays tax 5000; while me-
chanic in government employ, at So per day, and,
through causes only works two hundred days, and in
fact only receives just 5000 yet he pays tax on 500
well. Is this the meaning Of the law
The above l. true statement, and while gov
erned by the same laws the mechanic in private en-
ploy are not entitled TO the same benefits
A MECHANIC.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS



DE PgYsTER-DEWITr- Thursday April 81 at
the Second Reformed Protestant Dutch church, Of AL
bany, NJ Y, by the Rev. j. n. WyckoG, ID d., Angus
Tus PgYsrER, OF Boston, Mass, to ALICE JUsTISA,
daughter OF Richard Varick Dewitt, Esq, of Albany.
Observation-Disclosures. On Wednesday, April 26 at
the residence of the brides mother, by his Grace the
Archbishop Of New York, JAMES DoSNELiY, OF Montreal
ELIZABETH r., second daughter Of the late Patrick
Mccormick, Esq, OF this city.
Montreal (Canada papers please copy.
ECiEvERRIA--DyKEES this city, on Saturday April
90 by the Rev. r. s. Preston, Pro EcnEvERRIA, Of Pam
pona, spain, TO HARRIET ADELAIDE, daughter Of John H.
Dykers Esq, of this lily.
GARSEf-TncRy -On Thursday, April p, by the Rev
Reuben Riley, WM 7. GARNER Of this city, to Miss MAR
cgLdIrE NJ daughter of the late Frost Thorn, OF Lou
siana
RILsy-JAcoss.-In Brooklyn, on Thursday evening"
April 81 b. the Rev Mr. Longellow, FRANK Ii. RILEY
TO ADA sE W. JACOBS, all oil Brooklyn.
ScHLrsINGER- MCBURNEY.- Thursday, April q, Mt
St James church, Roxbury, Mass, by the Rev Mr. Con-
BuRNEY, of Roxbury.
ZEREGA-BERRy. On Thursday, April q, by the Rev.
Thos L. Vermye d. D.. JoiS A. ZEREGA TO kAnEIlNE
eldest daughter Of Richard Berry.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30
Police Intelligence.

LARCENY AND ELOPEMENT-A CATHOLIC PRIEST
DEcAMPs WITH MANS WIFE AND MONEY.
A day or two since DR.. Franz He'll, German gentle
man. residing in Detroit Michigan, arrived in this city,
in search of his wife, Anne Margaret whom he alleged
had eloped with the Rev John Wittmeyer, otherwise
known Winter, pastor Of st. Josephs church in De-
troit the fusves taking with them $500 belonging to
him HELD Mr. He'll having letter of Introduction to
Jonas Phillips Esq, called upon that gentleman and
asked his assistance in the matter which rendered
The fugtves subsequently traced to No. 40 City
Hall place, where they had been living husband and
wife. Justice Bowling caused their arrest by officer
Croker Of the Tobs police court and the prisoners
sent ng to Detroit without requisition,
taken back Thursday afternoon in charge Of the officer
making the Tho complainant and prisoners
all Germans Mrs He'll is tw ntysix years of age, and
married ten years ago Her husband is fifty years
old and bears excellent reputation IN Detroit
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30
TINE PENSION LAW.

Acting Assistant Contract Surgeons
Entitled to Pensions-Soldfers VINO
Twsnty Dollar. = Monfh-Ths Widows
and Children OF Dead Soldiers to He
Be il enacted by the Senate and House OF Represents
lives OF the United States Of America in Congress as
sembled That no invalid pensoner hereafter in
the service of the United States shall entitled draw
pension for any period Of time during which he Is or
shall be entitled to the full pay salary which an able
bodied person dschargng like duties to the government
SIC And be it further enacted That acting assistant
contract surgeons disabled by any wound received or
assistant surgeons acting slant surgeons with
military forces in the field or IN trantu shall be entitled
to the benefits Of the pension laws in the same anne
manner az II they had actually been mustered
into the service with the rank Of "assistant
surgeon" and the widows, minor children,
dyingThe performing the duty Aforesaid shall in like
manner be entitled TO the same benefits Of the pension
laws as Il the deceased had been actually mustered into
the service as assistant surgeons
SEC And be 1t further enacted That all persons now
by law entitled TO less pension than hereafter specified
tary service OF the United States and in the line Of his
duty, shall be entitled to twenty dollars per month
SEC. And be It further enacted That Il any officer
titled "An act TO grant pensions" approved July a.
1862 has died since the 4h day of March, 1884, or shall
hereafter die by of wound received or disease
contracted while in the service Of the United States and in
the line Of duty his widow there be widow in
Of her death marriage without payment to
of any part of the pension hereinafter ment his
child children under sixteen years of age shall be
titled to receive the same pension as the husband or
father would have been entitled to under said act had
he been totally disabled to commence from the death Of
the husband father and to continue to the widow
during her wdowhOod or to the child or children until
they severay attain to the age Of sixteen years
and no longer: Provided That when such pension has
been shall hereafter be- paid to the widow such child
children shall only be entitled receive the pension
TO from the death marriage Of such widow,
and continue as aforesaid Provided, further, That
nothing herein contained shall be construed to
repeal modify the tenth section OF an
act entitled "An act supplementary TO 'An
grant PENSION approved July H. 1862 approved
July 1864 and said section is hereby declared to be in
full and effect in all arising under this act to
which said section Is applicable, saving and excepting
such embraced in the preceding proviso.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30
5000. 900 10000 1,550,000


In that excellent work. 1hc Cotton Trade, by George
McIenry published in 1858, he states that the stock OF
cotton remaining In the South the LIST september OF
that year m ght be estimated at 500, 600 bales
Ny calculations tally with HIS within $40 600 bales, and
do not pretend ~ be accurate that discrepancy or
100 600 bales $50 600 bales need be thought much OF
quite the revereI think confirms the correctness Of
my calculations
Now. II we admit total consumption and outgoing
equal this year 10 last would nnd indeed very little
cotton left on ls September but after that we viii End
the crop 70 be planted this April
What likelihood IL there ~ any cotton being grown,
except In some parts Of Alabama and in TexasS Every
cotton state u liable to be by federas and Ia II
likely that much cotton will be planteds should say
not.
with peace delayed beyond March and April we lose
the chance OF planting until next spring. and even then
the question will be- How will the labor system be organ
lied with the new element Of liberty given W number
OF slaves9
One fact must have struck every close observer Of
passing events in America Nowhere Is II mentioned
that Sherman his march through heart Of the cot
ton region in Georgia and Carolina has found any guam
tity Of cotton At Savannah the thirty thousand bales
found would not have been saved Hardee could have
supposed that owners rights would not be respected;
and we may be certain now the. Augusta was 70 fal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30

HEAVY VERDICT AGAINST RAILROAD COMPANY.-Mr
f. Ballou, of Waterford time since knocked
down and severely bruised, the above town, by
of the Norfolk County Railroad Company, owing to
the mspacement of a switch. The case has just been
finished the Supreme judicial Court, Worcester and
the jury rendered verdict for the plaintiff for nine thou
sand six hundred and eighty dollars and fifty cents
The will 60 to the full Court various questions OF
W-Bns0n TLdrcXer ADrii 20
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30

THE GROWING GgAIy.-The prospect for an abundant
wheat crop this valley probably never more prom
Using at this Of the year than now. The grain
fields, with but few exceptions, look green and beautiful,
and so rapid has been its growth under the favorable
Weather OF the winter and spring that hear of farm
pasturing of their folds to prevent II from be-
coming rank and lodging The fruit crops also bid
fair for large yicld.--Md1leo,on (Nd.) Regttr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30

the stock existing there for the Of the mills in the
vicinity would be fired Immediately
see very little prospect Of any supplies Of cotton com
ing from America, In any case at present. until after
month.
What remains in the country would not probably be
more than the quantity wanted the American con-
nent and look henceforth on events in America a.
being of little interest TO the question Of this years sup
ply f.
HAyRg March 26 1865
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30

In reference TO American stocks satterthwates Lon
don circular says
The activity we have lately noticed In the London
market for American securities not only continues, but
increases the belief becoming stronger that the end OF
present sterling price Of the stock is lower United
States vetwenty bonds have steadily advanced closing
mail Of Monday bringing reduced quotations for railroad
ehares from New York, and some consignments the
prices Of Illinois and Erie gave way s2a ~ per sharei
but steady demand soon cleared of importatons, and
the market the close Is strong for BOTH and there
being buyers Of large lines Of Illinois At 81, and of Eric
et 33k. Atlantic aud Great Western debcnures are
seady at 81 So with daily transactions between these
limits -
The returns Of the Bank Of England for shs week end
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30

The Mexican loan In Paris is to be in six per cent
bonds with lottery OF two per cent some of the prizes
in which will be Of s2o00ol aud will be introduced by
the societe Generate and the Compton dscompte, in
conjunction with number Of the principal private capt.
tasts of Paris and Germany.
The following were the quotations for American secu-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30
ing April IL compare with the statement Of the previous

The Bank Of France return for the week ending April
Is shows the following changes:-Increase, notes, 2oH
millions; commercial bills, 22-5 millions Decrease
cash, 22 Lilo mlllons advances S5 million; treasury
balance " million; current accounts, 80 LIS millions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30
CT. JULIEN HOTEL. ., 80,

This elegant and commodous house, DELIGHTFULLY."- situated
within five minutes walk Of the first landing having changed
hands opened the reception of guests on or about
The st of NAV newly renovated aud completed
furnished throughout in every particular It's heslthfu st,
alton and the city render peculiarly desirable
during the simmer months for the families of gentlemen
confined AT business throughout the heated term:
The culinary under the personal supervision
the proprietor has long experience and will spare no
pains render perfect in every respect The
wines, &c, will be Of the finest grades
fine stable connected with the premises where careful
Rrooms will be In attendance The rides ard drives on the
Island are unequalled about New York. 49,,
There il also Rowling Alley Ball Room &C., attached 70
the hotel every ATTENTION WIN be paid 70 the comfort and
convenience Of guests.
PROPRIETOR.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30

Reports from the Western commercial cities affirm that
basincss at present drags heavily, with no immediate
prospect of returning activity Neither buyers nor sell
lers evince any disposition to operate heavily and the
daily transactions confined to local dealers
The of discount the principal cities the Con-
tinent of Europe were al last dates as follows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS -PROPosAI.s WILL Bn
IN received at the Railroad Hotel at Hishlstown n j. on
town and Psrrineve Turnpike road Of gravel being about
alton obtained by applying VIM PARRY, Engineer Com
pIsscner Burlington county, New JsrssE y order a
April 10M
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-30

HOWARD HOTEL, NEW YORK ,.AFTER ArRiL 8
III 1855 the price Board will be 50 ~ per day The pro
preors convinced that high prices cannot rule, have put
the price board this very low figure The house has been
refurnshed and thoroughly repaired throughout anu Is IN
better condition than ever before.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-21
TO LOCAL MINISTER'S.

A Convention of Local Ministers met in the
City of Raleigh on the 26th of August, 1864, for
the purpose of interchanging sentiments and set
thing on such a policy as would tend to Improve
and elevate this particular class of the Methodist
Ministry. w X Lane was appointed President,
L .Bromon Secretary. and W II Cuninggn Treas
urer. A committee was appointed to correspond
with the brethren and call the Convention
together again at the earliest favorable time.
In pursuance of this duty. we have found our
colaborers generally Jealous in doing good, and
favorable to forming the Local Ministry into some
kind of an Association to meet annually. oftner,
that may thus mutually improve ourselves
and devise plans for more effectualIy working in
our holy calling.
We notify the Convention, together with
Local Ministers generally, to re-assemble in the
City of Raleigh, on the 9th of December. during
the meeting of the N. c. Annual Conference.
JOHN A. MCMANNEN,
DIR. r. HOOKER,
L. BROMON.
Committee. Raleigh. n C..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-21
MARRIED..

In this town, on the 18th of October, by Rev. Jno
F. Butt, Stephen McBryde to Louisa Lowery. By
the same, at the same place. on the 10th of October
Edward Gouph to Madley Jenkins. By the same,
at the same place, the 3lst October, Jno Moore
to Martha Coins By the same. at the same place,
on the 7h of November, w Rice to Esther Starns
By the same, at the same place, on the 10th inst.
VIM Harkey to Agnes L Orr. By the same, at the
place. the 4th inst, Alfred Brown TO Lydia
Smith.
On the l4th inst, in Providence, by Rev r 2
Johnston, VIM IF Downs to Miss Sue Coffee
eldest daughter of Simpson Coffee, Esq.
In Lancaster District s. c., by the Rev. A. l.
Slough Capt Lloyd Rome, of Union county, n. c., to
Miss f. N. Marlborough.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-21
NEWS ITEMS.

ST. LoUs, Nov. 1.-THE Touring mill of
/ John 81. Oberhaus, on Cass avenue, was burned
this mornin The loss amounted to Si3, 900, on
which there is insurance for s1l $780,
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15-Gea. John A.
Logan, late of the army, has been appointed
United States Minister to the Republic of
Mexico
NEW York, Nov l4-Preston King, Col.
lector of Customs for the port of New York, a
very prominent public man in the State for
twenty years past, committed suicide yesterday
BY jumping from q ferry boat in temporary ft
OF insanity. s...
ST. LOUIS, Nov. ia despatch to the
Democrat, from Lawrence, Kansas, says the In
dams are becoming troublesome again on the
plains. On Monday last they attacked the
whites at Pole Creek, captured mail, ambu-
General Heath is reported to have recently had
battle with them, killing twenty nine Of the
Iodiaus. No date or locality of the battle is
given.
The Supreme Court of Missouri, in the case
of Father Cummings, Catholic priest, who was
fined $500 in lower court for preaching with
out taking the test oath, has affirmed the sep-
tence, thus sustaining the censttutionality of
the ordinance, = .-.- -,
The sugar refneries of San Francisco turn
out annually $4,000. 900 pounds of loaf and !,
100000 pounds refined yellow sugars. The
crude sugars are produced at Manila and Ho-
nululu.
Fred D, Poisson, Esq has been appointed as
clerk and master in equity by Judge Buxton,
the presiding judge of this district. Mr. Pois-
son has taken steps to enter upon its duties
Wilmington Dispatch.
Bg- The acting Mayor of Mobile has direct
ed the Chief of Police to arrest all idle and
vagrant persons, and especially calls his atteu-
ton to the thousands Of freedmen who are lott
erng about the city, living BY theft and making
themselves an insufferable nuisance to the com.
munity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-21

will sell on the premises, on Saturday me efh
day of December, twelve months csedit, ahs Men
and Plantation on Twelve Mile Greek, in Union
county, containing 800 acres, belonging to the
Estate of Matthew Phifer decd, formerly known a.
the William Houston place. There is valuable Bot
tom and Meadow Land on the Tract; also Gold Veins
running through the Tract, il being adjoining tho
Davis and Phifer Gold Mines. The undersiened
will show The property to those wishing TO look ct
it b. Y. HOUSTON, Exr.
Nov l3, 1855 Itpd II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-21
PUBLIC SALE.

will sell the late residence Of the Rev. Henry
N. Pharr, deceased, on TUESDAY, the 5th day of
December pext all the personal property belonging
to the Estate of said deceased consulting of Horses
Mules, Cows and Hogs, Corn, Fodder and Hay, !
two horse Wagon, Carriage and Harness, Bog
gy, Piano, / Meodean, Household aud Kitchen
Furniture, Farming Implements, and o number OF
articles not here enumerated. ~. r-
A. D. PHARR,
Nov 20, 1866 Administering.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-21
PUBLIC SALE
Valuable PROPERTY.

Will be sold on Thursday, the 23dinstant, at the
residence of the late Maj r. S. Young, miles South
of Concord in Cabarrus county, the following yal-
liable property, to wit
90 head of Horses and Mules-Among them some 6As
brood Mares and Colts,
so head of Cattle-some fne blood and hns Mich
Cows, ....-.r q. t-"
100 head of HOgs-9o of them fa,ted Hogs
80 head of Sheep,
1000 bushels Of Corn,
100 bushels Of Wheat,
100 pounds of WOOL us -ar f}
200 pounds of Tallow, .- $50 -.t -s
Molasses Mill and large Boilers,
l sett Of Blacksmith Iools, Fa...
Wagons, Carriage, Buggy, Farming Tools.
full Dining Sett or China, s.s
Household aud Kitchen Furniture, and many other
articles not mentioned. ..
A credit of IL months with interest. .-r
SARAH v. YOUNG,
Nov 20, lS65--lt Administrative.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-21

A Graceful COURTEsY.-Gen Gilmore, Z
S a, lately interested himself in securing the
sspardon" of Gen Elliott, who defended Fort
Sumter against Gen Gilmore's siege Gen G.
asked the President to grant the application as
"a personal favor to himself" Gen Elliott was
occupying ishermans hut at Port Royal, and
was supporting bis family BY fishing. The par
Of his lands close to which bis fsherman's hut
now stands.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Public Sale-A ID Pharr, Administrative
Valuable Tract OF Land for Sale-CW Abarpatbv
ANNOUNCEMENT.
Public Sale of Valuable PrOperty-Sarah Young
Administratrix.
Notice. White, Executor.
List of Eetters-Chas "A Frazier, Pm.
To the Citizens of Charlotte and the SURROUNDING
Country-A Creswel
Lincolnton Female Seminary-S Lander.
Applications.
Strayed or Stolen L Morehead.
Stop the Thief Brown.
House and Lot in Town for Sale