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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
VIRGINIA ITEMS.
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The following persons have been chosen
officers of the Farmers National Bank Of
Richmond, which will go into effect III that
citv very soon: N. August, Cashier Of the
First National Bank, PRESIDENT Joel A.
Fithian, Tice-President John ". Hall, A.
s;stant Cashier of the National Bank OF VIZ
GINA, Cashier .aI
The session of the u. S. District court,
heretofore advertised to be holden in Rich
mond on the 18th day Of October, has been
changed, BY Judge Underwood, to Monday,
/ 18th Of November. :....
The hull Of the old frigate Congress was
taken to the. dry dock at Portsmouth navy
yard on Saturday. -. .4,s.; a:.~
Mayor Branch called,a public meeting OF
the citizens IS Of Lynch burg, Saturday: evening,
. to assemble in Dudley hall. The, purpose OF
the meeting was to express confidence in Pre-
sident johnson, and to s'thank him for bis kind
and conciliatory course towards the South IN
her present Affections ..a a
General William Malone has been appoint
ed General Superintendent Of the Norfolk and
Petersburg and the 5Southside railroads. Gen
eral M. las had much experience IN the
management Of railroads, and being an emil
nent]v practical man, he will without doubt
prove a valuable acquisition to the interests OF
the roads which have been placed under MS
& supervision. IL Il, .g-.g 49,. /.
The Richmond Republic says: I'VE are
glad to learn thatthe efforts which benevolent
gentlemen of this city, with the humane and
generous cooperation of General Terry and
other officers of the United States in this city,
shave made for the relief of the sick and woun-
.ded Southern soldiers. here, have been crown
ed with such success that they are encouraged
to make similar efforts, under the same kind
auspices. for the relief Of the families OF sol
diers, many Of whom are. IN extreme, destltu-
ton. - 4e.rlsstrga<- I.r
Gen. Howard was, greeted with much cor
diality on his visit to Norfolk, Virginia, last
week. He met the municipal authorities OF
Norfolk and Portsmouth, and was addressed
Thv, the Mayors Of the two cities General
Howard expressed himself highly pleased with
thea the aspect ofafairs at those points, and said
IN ren|v. that cooperation was all that was
r - 70 establish harmony. on durable
ana lasting basis, especially as It regarded the
Freedmen. 81 j IA .Eao.s d 4ai.tao .ragr. L.
d addison Harper, a gentlemanof prominence
N the history of Rockingham county, former
member of the Virginia Legislature and a
oon+o;n in the Confederate service during the
i"4o war has Joined the Thinker church, and
h low = nreacher of that persuasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02

L
mond. l"1-
The Health Commissioners Of New York,
believing 'tan ounce OF prevention is worth a
pound Of cure are seriously providing for
the Cholera. 4 panic is sure to come and
in our opinion, it had better be raised IN ad-
vance than be forced in the end. The differ
ence is in the consequences
Senator Sumner has written q letter in
which he argues that the Constitutional amend
ment aboLisbing slavery has already been a
dopted.
p A newspaper, the GAINESVILLE Tenn. Chron
.icle, has been suppressed by the military au-
thorities,. because they did not approve OF the
tone of its editorial articles
Several ladies have been arrested in Mis-
souri, for teaching school without taking the
oath.
Ia Concord, n, c., some negroes raised a
riot on the day of the recent election by at
tempting to vote.
The miners in the Coal regions have resumed
work, and there is a prospect of a fail IN the
price OF coal.
tits understood that after the trial OF Capt.
Wirz IS ended, and all the facts connected with
the Andersonville prison ascertalned, there will
be an investigation of the Salisbury and other
prisons of the South in which Union prison
ers where confined.
A nego minister from Georgetown was arrest
ed in Washington on Friday morning tor steal
ing eight hams, one shoulder and bag OF sweet
potatoes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
gggsszsz@ GRAND OPENING OF FALL
aaz Jul AND WINTER GOODS.

AT B. STOLL'S, NO. 178, KING ST.,
above WASHINGTON sTREET)
The Ladies, and the Pubhc generally, are
most respectfully notified that I am now re-
FALI & WINTER STOCKOF DRY GOODS
consisting Of the best assortment ever offered
. I lbs: have on hand, fullline ofDRESs GOODS,
consisting Of plain and figured Silks; French
and English Merinoes, all colors; black and
coored Alpacas; embroidered, plaid, and PLAN
poplines; Mouselaines of all qualities, French
and American Prints, &c, &c.
In HOUSEKEEPING GOODS, | nave
Shooting and Shifting, Pillow Lincnald Cotton
Table Linen, Damask Towels and Napkins,
white and colorcd Quilts, Irish Linen Of all
qualities and prices. Flannels, &c, CLOTHS
and Cassemcrcs Of all styles, and from the
cheapest to the best; CLOAKS and SHAWLS
of the latest designs Hosiery, Gloves, Hand
kcrchiefs, Embroidories Of all descriptions;
HOOPS and SKIRTS, the cheapest in the mar
ket; Balmoral Skirts, CorSots, FAN CH
CANT assortment Of BED BLANKETS, in
Which can offer inducements.
I would call especial attention to nay as
ortrnent Of CARPETS, for which [ have fit
ted up a separate room, and am able TO show 3
full line at al times
Hundreds Of other articles might be mon
toned, but I VIII only say that everything
usually kept in first class dry goods store, can
be found in my establishment.
solicited by Is: oIoLL
VI Y. B.-Doalers from the country and TAI
1ncrs are requested to examine my stock, as
can furnish them at the lowest wholesale prices
oct 2-lm D. ..
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1TFYANDp7A GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
WASHINGTON NEWS.

nh Offence IN the case of Wirz has SUM
moned the following. named personages as=Wit-
nessesin behalf of the prisoner: Robert b
Lee. late General and Commander-ln-zChlet OF
the Confederate army, Gen. Joe. johnston
Gen. Howell Cobb, COL Robert Ould, late
Exchange Commissioner, and Gov. Brown,
of Georgia. Suhpenas have been sent to
these parties and it is probable in few days
they will be here. -. -]-.-~-.--.
Mai. Gen. Howard, Superintendent Of the
Freedmen's Bureau. will return to Washing,
ton today from his tour OF inspection OF.
freedmen 5 affairs in Virginia.
The Postmaster General is new engaged IN
examining the accounts OF those who we're
postnasters in the Southern States, previous
to the war, for the purpose Of instituting suits
against those found to besindehted to the De-
,partment. - ~a.,rr. -. ~
Tie Commissioner of Internal Revenue has
decided that publishers Of newspapers whose
receipts therefrom, exceed $1,000 annually,
should be licensed as manufacturers, and such
license. will cover all sales Of their manufac
lures at or from the place Of publication, ana
also the printing and sale Of bill-heads, clrcu-
lars &c. @c"=1re
Hon. Hugh McCulloch, Secretary OF the
Treasury, will leave Washington on Saturday
for Indiana. The Secretary will be absent
week or ten days, during which time the De
partment will be in charge Of Hon W.. H.
Chandler, the Assistant Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02

GOODS TO BE CLOSED OUT-As | de-
U sign keeping q stock of STA LIZ SIA-
TIONERY only, in connection with my AUG
ton anG Commission Business, / purpose sell
inc off the following goods. viz: School and
Miscellaneous Books, Sheet Music, lnStruc77
ton Books for Piano, Guitar; Melod9on !; ana
Violin, Bibles, Tcstaments, Combs, brushes,
Morocco Travelling Bags, Cabas, Port SlonaleS,
Purses Card Cases, Ladies' Albums, Mor0cco
Writing Cases. Portfolios, PapcterleS Schooi
Bells. Chessmen, Checkermen, Parior Balls
and Games. Bristol Boards, Drawing Books,
Camel Hair Pencils, Hair Pins, Ladies Head,
dress Pins Watch Guards. Key Rings Shawl
Pins Needles. Thermometers, CROCHET Nee4leS,
Card Pencils, Cigar Cases, Tooth Paste, Tape
Measures Mathematical Instruments, Guitars,
ViolinS, Flutes Flies, Drums, Violin Bows,
Guitar, Violin, Banje and Violincel!o Strings,
Violin and Banjo Eaiipieces and Screws A9sIc
Holders, Banjo and Drum Heads, Eosn, sc.
&c, &c, al Of which | will sell for cash, at
prices belo W what the same goods can now be
purchased in the Northern cities.
Please remember the place, southwest corner
of King and Water streets, up stars, entrance
Sd door from the corner on King street, where
YOU will find JOHN H. PARROTS
Auction, Commission and Stationar Store
Off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02
Z LECTURES ON PHYSIOLOGY Ann
4 4 CHEMISTRY "A class Ofladias and ~

+ LECTURES ON PHYSIOLOGY Ann
/ A CHEMISTRY. "A class ofladies and aa ~
fIemen will be formed for instruction IN th'
sciences of Physiology and Chemistry, br
course of Lectures commencing in the mo3tS
of October,
The course on Physiology, by DR.. G. W
Chancellor, will embrace full and thorou9b
investigation of the different organs Of the In.
man system, and their various functions as Gir
covered in heal tn or normal life with iIlustro
lions by diagrams and demonstrations on fla
lower animals.
The course on Chemistry, by DR.. R. r
Stabler, will be fully demonstrated by suitab1
apparatus experiments and specimens Of tba
products Of industrial chemistry.
Particular attention will be paid to thoaDnr
cation Of the science to the useful arts and r..
events Of every day life.
a general Introductory to each SubiectwTI h
delivered, after which the regular course vii
commence. The Introductory lectures will Ia
free to all .....--..
Full course for one $1,000
- . I" an entire family ............. 156@
{: . q pupil ofany school..~...... 5.01
u - q other branch separately. 500
Admission to single lecture. 50
The Introductory lecture to the course Oh
Physiology will be delivered by DR.. Chancellor
in the, lecture room at the 1st Baptist Church
on Tuesday evening, October 81, commencing
at T! OK clock Subject The Science Of life.
c. W. CHANCELLOR, NJ. D.
r. II. STABLER, NJ. D.
Alexandria, sep 30-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02

Judge Gholson, Of Petersburg, Va, has
published an address, in which he recomme ENDS
that the freed negroes. should be treated with
kindness, and that inducements should pc
offered to, get them labor. He also thinks
that in consequence Of the altered condition
If affairs. it will be necessaryto. receive black
persons as witnesses In the courts ana tna'
this does not imply chat the demand for negro
suffrage should be granted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02

General Sherman, in short speech at Law
'renceburg, Ohio, few days ago, said:
'sThe war was inevitable, and we never could
have had peace without it. hope this fact IS
now realized by the whole mass of the people.
You have fought and finished it yourselves and
have therefore left nothing for your children to
do. There will never be another war between
the North and Sonth-never between Kentucky
and Indiana or Ohio. But even if there was, it
would need only word from President John
SON General Grant, or even myself, to rally an
immense army around the standard: Those who
would thus rally are men schooled IN the art OF
war, and who would themselves form into COM
panies, regiments, brigades, and corps. With
such an army any rebellion could be nippcd in
the bud It would only be necessary to give
the call, and in twenty four hours an army
would be ready to march. we have future
before US in which all should feel proud. 1t
will not only be equal to, but greater than thu
mast -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02

tits reported that upon Gen: Grants return
to Washington, which will be some time TINS
week, several important military measures are
to be initiated, among which are the withdraw
al Of nearly all the volunteer troops IN the
South, and the discharge Of the Veteran re
serve Corps it being held that recruiting Tor
the Regulars is brisk enough to enable that
branch Of the service to do all the work neces-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02

The Richmond papers givea long account
of the arrest and examination Of the case of
joseph 6. Conner charged with swindling the
proprietor of the Powhatan Hotel out ofSl, 900
for board and money Capt. Jones out Of $500
by pretending he was an agent Of a benevolent
society in Baltimore aud with swindhng va
rious other parties. He was arrested in New
York BY Capt Cashmeyer and taken to Rlch-
mond Z#l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-10-02

nj Office IS HEREBY GIVEN that the sub
In scriber has taken cut letters OF adnlnls-
tration on the estate Of Alexander BoWden,
dec'd d., late Of Alexandria, Va. All persons
having claims against said estate, are he1eoy
notified to present them for settlement, ana al
personss owing the estate are notified to make
payment Of the same. 81.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-07-12
Presence of Mind---Useful Hints.

If person swallow poison deliber-
ately or by chance, instead of break
ing into multitudinaus incoherent ex-
CARNATIONS, dispatch some one for the
doctor; meanwhile, run to the kitch-
en-, get half glass of water in any
thing that is handy, put into it tea
spoonful of salt and as much ground
mustard stir it an instant, catch a
firm hold of t. the ;c;a;;'s Spsss .pose--the
with the mixture, and in second or
two up will come the poison. This
answers better in large number OF
cases than any other remedy. If by
this time the physician has not arrived,
make the patient swallow the white Of
an egg, followed by cup of strong
coffee, because these neutralize lar
ger number Of poisons than any 9TH
er accessible article, as an antidote for
any poison that may remain in the
stomach. Ia.t,
If limb or other part Of the body
is severely cut, and the blood comes
out by spirits and jerks, be in a hurry,
or the man will be dead in five min
utes; there is no time to talk or send
for a physician; say nothing; out
with your handkerchief, throw it
around the limb, tie the ends together,
put stick through them, twist it
around tighter and tighter, until the
blood ceasas to flow; but to stop it
the tie must be above tho wound, or
it does no good. Why? Because on
ly severed artery throws blood from
the heart; hence to stop the flow the
remedy must be applied between the
heart and the wounded spot-in other
words, above the wound. If vein had
been severed, the blood would have
flowed in a regulrr stream, and, on the
other hand, the tic should be applied
below the wound, or on the other side of
the wound from the heart because
the blood III the veins flows towards
the heart, and there is no need Of so
great hurry.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-07-12
NUMBER 3lO.sss :
REsxARcHrs IN THE Hony lava

RESEARCHES IN THE HoLY LAND.-A
project has been started in England
for the purpose Of raising an explora-
ton fund, to be expended in carrying
forward researches in Palestine, sim
liar to those which have been SO useful
in Egypt and Assyria. 1t is proposed
to employ thoroughly competent per-
sons to examine the archaeology, THE
manners and customs, the topography,
the geology and natural sciences of
the Holy Land, for the purpose of
throwing new light upon biblical his
tory. A survey of Jerusalem is in
progress, under the direction Of Capt.
Wilson, an eminent engineer, who
has already made valuable discoveries,
one OF which is an arch of the Temple
causeway, about fifty feet in span,
mentioned by Josophus, in a good
state OF preservation. Near this arch,
stood tho palace of Agrippa, and not
far from it were the mansions of
Ananias, Annas, and Caiaphas. 1t is
anticipated that every foot below the
i" sixty feet Of rubbish" :" on which
Jerusalem stands, viii yield interests
ing matter, while the whole country
is full of sites that will repay exami-
nation.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-07-12
Funeral Customs in Norway.

As we went through street in
Christiana, we saw the pavement
strewed with evergreens. We were
told that judge was dead, and was
to be buried that day, and that twigs
and branches of trees scattered alonp
the ground were sign Of mourning.
we waited tall the procession came up.
he hearse was an open car, festoori-
ed with evergreens, and in the centre
lay the coffin, on which were garlands
OF fresh gathered flowers. 1.-Two little
boys were the chief mourners, and
then followed about q hundred gentle
men, many Of them in robes of Office.
At the gates Of the cemetery band
of twenty or thirty boys headed the
procession, and Immediately commenc-
ed a wild, wierd, melancholy chant,
winch they sang in, parts very credita-
bly,. AS soon as the Company arrived
at the grave the coffin was lowered
without any ceremony. Then priest,
IN black robe and a large white frill,
which the Lutheran clergymen still
wear, delivered an extempore address.
Although we could not understand il
we could tell by his impassioned elo-
quence, and by the emotion of the by
ISLANDERS, that it was very beautiful, |
and when he stopped at the edge of
the grave and uttered the "faryes,"
there were few who had dry eyes,
The boys then recommended their
chanting, and when all the followers
had shaken hands with the represent
atives Of the family Of the deceased
and the priest the whole ceremony
was over, and the company dispersed.
In walking through the cemetery we
were struck to see that nearly every
grave had seat beside it, intended
Tor sorrowing relatives to come and
sit beside their friends who had gone
% the land that is very far of, and
IN nearly every grave there were bou-
luets of fresh gathered fowers.-
Notes of Recent ViSa to Norpay.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-07-12

PEACE AND ITS REsULTs. The New
York Tribune, speaking of the proba-
ble result of the returning peace, re-
marks;
"4At best, we shall have season of
embarrassment. Many, in defiance
of all warnings, have contracted debts
under an inflated currency which the
great reduction of nominal values rem
ders them unable to pay, so their
property must be sold and they left
bankrupt for life. Many who would
gladly labor and produce find them
selves destitute of seed, of animals, of
the means of paying for labor, and so
unable to make crop this year, or
do more in any way than just keep
soul and body together. Our public
burdens are large, and must in such
times press heavily on the sources of
production. Our people, while penni-
less, are ragged also, and in want of
nearly every comfort; hence goods
sell faster than they can be paid for,
and importations are excessive, drain
ing us of coin at the rate Of millions
per week, when we ought not to spare
a dollar Labor has been receiving
high nominal wages, and does not
readily accept lower, even when they
buy more than did those of last
year. 1t is quite probable that many
furnaces, forges and factories, must
stop for season, because they cannot
be run at current rate without ruinous
loss. On the whole, we shall do well
if we, close this year without famine
or general collapse, prepared to open
in 1866 with such arrangements and
adjustments as will insure decided ef-
ficioncy in every department of our
national industry. To this end must
all eyes be directed so soon as it is
settled that we are not TO supplement
regular warfare by neighborhood
feuds, with nightly assassinations and
robborios,'
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-07-12

which created great interest through
out the world, was one among the
first successes for the Union arms du-
ring the rebellion. ~,
The capture Of Hilton Head releas-
ed several vessels from duty at that
point and with these Commodore Dul
pont enforced stricter blockade of
the other Atlantic coast harbors, be-
sides destroying the Nashville and
other vessels. I.1.4 ~ ,slg
In March, 1862, a Joint expedition
OF the army and navy under Gen. III.
q. Wright and Admiral Dupont, was
undertaken against Fernandina, Flor
ida, which was seized without much
difficulty. d aadlo u, ..s,..
The next most important engage
ment in which Admiral Dupont par
ticipated was the naval battle at
Charleston, which followed the at
tornpt Of the rebel rams Palmetto
State and Chicora, and steamers Gen.
Clinch, Ettiwan, and Chesterfield to
raise the blockade of that port. The
affair took place January 81, 1868,
between those vessels and thc Merce-
dita, Keystone State, August, Quaker
City, Memphis, and Housatonic of our
navy, then blockading the port. The
engagement, which lasted for several
hours OF a misty morning, resulted in
the repulse of the rebel rains, after
the loss of the Mercedita and Key
stone State, and large part of the
crew of each of these vessels.
The i'll health Of Admiral Dupont
him in June, 1863, to ask
10 be relieved from his arduous duties.
and he was notified that he would be
succeeded by Admiral Foote; but
VILE under orders to proceed to Hill
on Head for that purpose Admiral
Ioote died. Admiral Dupont was
necessarily continued in his command
Until Admiral John A. Dahlgren
ould be sent to relieve him. The
after assumed command in July, 1868,
nd Admiral Dupont has ever since
'een on leave, or, in tho language of
he Navy Register, awaiting orders"
The long deferred orders came to him
esterday, and found him ready and
Wiling to obey, and his long and use-
ul life is rounded with a sleep" as
aim as deep. With the end of the
ebellion, which he so gallantly COM
atted, all attractive in life appears to
ave expired, and he died content in
tho Union was preserved.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-07-12

DEATH OF Mrs. SIoouRYEY.-Mrs.
Lydia Huntly Sigourney died at Har..-
ford on Saturday, in her seyenty-sixth
year. Her reputation as poet dates
back to period antecedent to the
birth of many Of her present adult
readers; her first volume having been
published just fifty years ago. Her
maiden name was Huntly. She was
born at Norwich, Connecticut, Sept. /,
1871. She engaged in teaching at
the age Of nineteen, and four years
later removed to Hartford, where her
talents and worth gained her the hand
of Mr.. Charles Sigourney, a merchant
of that city. Her life was devoted to
literature, and her productions have
been very numerous, filing fifty VOL
umes. Her compositions were chiefly
poetical, though several interesting.
prose works have appeared from her
pen. Her subjects are generally of
religious character, and exhibit refined
thought, a warm, but pure and health
ful imagination, cultivated ear deli
cate sensibility, and earnest, Christian
faith. Had she written less copiously
{ would perhaps have been better for
her reputation; yet there are many of
ner poems that will long dwell in the
memory and affection of the public =
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-07-12

A BEES NEST IN MAN's HEAD-
Some visitors to the battle-fol of the
Seven Pines last week picked up
remarkably well developed skull, in
which colony of boes had built their
homo. 1t was evidently last-year's
nest, for the bees were gone, though
the nest remained perfect. A solilo-
guy as touching as that pronounced
by Hamlet over the skull of Yorick
might be suggested by this skull and
the strange incident of its becoming
the habitation of bees. Whose skull
was it? Nobody knows. Yet some
body once knew the owner of it well,
and some heart broke when he came
not back from the battle. That skull
that once, perchanoe, was animated
by rare intelligence, that intelligence.
gone, becomes the resting place of
bees
A ..lat l..o ,.os ,,,a con,a M last