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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-01

ruE FIRE DEPARTMENT. = The annual re.
80, of the Chief Engineer Of the Fire Depart
non, was made to The City Council last night.
The Cbiet Engineer states that be has had
ne Friendship Engine House put in through
renajr; the engine having been rebuilt, is as
, sopd as new hose carriages in good condition
9Th 1000 feet Of hose. The Sun Engine
House is 10 bad condition and reeds many
renars. The large engine is In good condi
,;op, bue the small one reeds repairing and an
appropriation is sugg ssted tor this purpose. -
Tie hose carriages are in good condition with
500 feet of hose. The Relief and Star Fire
Companies have been disbanded and the ap-
paratus destroyed or disposed Of. The Hy
ddrauion Engine is in good condition, but the
reels need repairs; the company is not organ
izcd The Engineer reports 500 feet of large
hose, formerly belonging to the Star, on hand,
which need an appropriation of $3.50 to put
them in complete order. The expenses Of the
Department for the past year, are reported at
ST ,l52 II received by the sale of old appar-
aus 1886 The report shows that during the
year there were eleven fires and. the loss sus-
tanned by those $50, GEO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-01

LENT proper, commencing on Ash Wednes
dsy and ending at Easter, and comprising for
~ days, is enjoined in commemoration, accord
ing to the usually received opinion, of our
Saviour miraculous fasting during forty days
and by way of preparation for the feast Of
Easter. The first day Of the Lenten last is
called Ash W ednesday, from the rite Of the
Catholic Church of signing her children with
ashes on that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-01
m SABBATH SCHOOL EXHIBITION

n.y. SABBATH SCHOOL EXHIBITION.
AT the request of many friends, the Sabbath
School Of the METHODIST PROTESTANT
CHURCH, will repeat the Exhibition of the 3lst
ult., with the addition Of several new pieces,)
at Liberty Hall, Cameron street. on Thursday
nent March 2, st u o'clock Tickets Is cts;
ts~be had Of any Of the teachers or scholars OF
the school, or at the door on the evening Of the
exhibition. mn 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-01
NPRING AND SUMMER GOODS At
- "A DISCOUNT.

IN ORDER TO REDUCE OUR STOCK
as low as possible, previous to taking an inven-
tury, we have determined to continue our sales
at q discount Of ten per ct for cash, and here-'
after include our whole stock of Spring and"
Summer Goods, left over from last season,
which comprises large assortment of thin
dress COOS of staple and fashionable CT ara
acter, which are well worthy the inspection of
the public, as they were all purchased last
season, when gold was much lower than at
present, and the greater portion Of them were
purchased at auction, in New York, for less
than the cost of importation at that time
We name the following as being part only OF
what we have for sale, viz:
GRENADINES, in very choice and neat
30 Pieces BEAUTIFUL BROCADE
ORSTED GRENADINES, with Silk
Broche, all neat and beautiful patterns and
Is Pieces NEAT CHECK and PLAID Ga
MOZAMBIQUES, which are pretty and very
= Is Pieces "a CHECK and PLAID MozAM
B1QUES.
White SILK GRENADINES, suitable for
Evening Dresses, and only Is cents per yard
Is Pieces Lupin's high .colored, all wool,
MOUsshLINES, at less than We can now
Also CoLoRED MOHA1Rs, PAUL DE
Oh EN kES, IOT AINO, duu va io'y W
other dress goods too numerous to mention
Also, large assortment Of Colore req BL an
SILKS. comprising neat Check Silks, Plain
Brocade Moireantiques.
We would also call attention to our large
assortment Of MOURNING GOODS for sum.
mer comprising full and complete assortmen n
OF BLACK WORSTED GRENADINES,
in single and double width.
BLACK GRAPE MARET. Cd and 8-4.
BLACK FRENCH BAREGE, 50 and 81
BLACK AND WHITE SILK GRENA
Dimes, and BLACK AND PURPLE
GRENADINES, in great variety, all of when
we offer at low prices, and make deduction OF
ten cents on the dollar for cash.
One price only.
All goods marked in plain figures.
w. M. SHUSTRR & BRO,
No 80 Market Space, bet 7th ami oth ST.;
NH l-eo3t Washington D. G.
,1run 81 prpruaSE nootond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-01
DIED,

On the morning Of February %, LIZZIE,
daughter Of the late James NJ. and Eliza beth
Steuart rs The friends Of the family are
respectfully invited to attend her funeral to-
morrow, Thursday afternoon, at o'clock,
from her late residence, 1O7 Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-01
AN OTTER; recently killed at Bull Run, was
brought to town yesterday.

English papers Of the 18th, quote u. s.
EOS at "a. Confederate loan 54a5G.
At last accounts from England, Cardinal
Wiseman was very i'll, and not expected to
live.
The draft is now going on in Washington
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-01

CONCERT AND BALL Deutsche Maen-
nerchool Association gave a Concert and Ball,
at the Assembly Rooms, last evening. The
music was excellent, the dancing lively, and
the supper not to be surpassed. 4 gay even
ing was spent by large company who all
seemed to enjoy the occasion. The enter
tainments Of this association are always con-
Quoted in the best and most agreeable manner.
ARREST The Washington, Star says
yesterday afternoon Messrs Wise and Kir.
by, Constables arrested Charles Jones, on the
charge of having swinded Mr.. W. G. Simp.
son of Alexandria out of about 81 200 at a
game Of faro, on or about the 10th of January;
and he was taken before Justice Kinsey and
gave bail for Court; waving an examination.
A MEETING was held at the Court House
last night, which nominated J. lacey, s. N.
Garwood, f. Daw, and J. Moore for Council
from the Sd ward. Also nominated j. Moore
for Magistrate, to supply vacancy, and ex-
pressed preference for c. A. Ware for
Mayor
ARREST. Last night, man named Mat
lock, an employee of the y. S. Government,
in this place, was arrested and held to bail, by
Lewis Mckenzie, Esq, magistrate, for
carsing and abusing the restored govern
ment Of Virginia, in the sum Of $500 for his
appearance at the next term Of the Court.
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SALE The sale of unclaimed packages and
boxes at the Office Of Adam Express Compa-
ny this morning, was largely attended,. The
bidding was spirited Many drew prizes,
and many drew blanks--as the packages were
all sold without being opened
3old, in New York, today, 2o0}.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-01

WANTED to PURCHASE, neat and
Ha convenient DWELLING HOUSE, suita-
BE for moderate sized famll T. ANY person
having such to dispose of will please address
r throuuh the Post Office NH 1-1w
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-02

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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-02

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Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08

had a lunch in quiet little room devoted to
ourselves, but such lunch, for an lmprontu
one, l had never set to before Fifteen differ
ent dishes, including bits Of almost everything
eaten, that flies, swms Each spread
his slice Of wheat bread or section OF hard rye
cake, from general butter dish and plled
upon it-as there was plates-whateVer nc
saw fit to fork from dish. A warm sago pud-
ding went the rounds, each eating in turns from
the same plate.
When all were satisfied with these dainty
tit-bits a general assault was made upon huge
dish Of crabs occupying a side-table; these dl-
molished tea was passed when we adjourned
to an open balcony where we heard good
music from band and looked down upon a
picture vivant, the grounds set about with
brilliant colored lights. The white capped
students (here it seems to me [ wrote you be-
fore they wore blue caps but instead, white
velvet with black band and rosette Of national
colors.) there in groups and arbors; the river
with its avenue Of lime trees, and steamer ust
in from Stockholm dschargng a goodly num-
Der of passengers, the old Palace rising above
all, the dome, with its two square towers,
standing out in bold relief against the golden
tnged sky; the half moon that shone so brightly
as if to eclipse the light Of mans device; the
familiar old Dipper, and North Star, all united
to leave an impression Of Upsala never to be
forgotten As if there was no end of good
things, there was given us some grapes and
appricots, sweet with the concentrated sun
shine of a conservatory.
At 10 o'clock we left; I expressed much
gratitude but felt more, for the kindness l had
received from my newly made friends.
NJ j. S.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08
ALL SORTS OF PARAGRAPHS.

Our "All Sorts" are nearly all crowded out
matter.
The line of the Cairo & St. Louis Railroad
is nearly straight the steepest grade being 35
feet to the mle and the deepest cut 40 feet.
The survey is almost half completed. ~
The Picket Guard denominates the St. Louis
Press "rat - office. This ista mistake. 1t
is owned and controlled by the stubborn men,
bers of the Typographical Union,' who re-
fused to comply with the terms of the publish
ers of the other st. Louis papers; and was es-
tablished as the organ of the Trades Union.
LARGE COTToN FIELD-One of our State Of
ticers received letter yesterday from resi-
dent of Union county, stating that he has two
hundred acres OF fine cotton, and fears that he
shall lose it for want of laborers to pick it, as
Il large number of the inhabitants are, at the
present time, sick. He wishes TO hire colored
help from Cairo, to secure the crop. but fears
he will not be permitted to do SO, unless pro-
tected by the authorities, as the people in that
section are opposed to the Introduction Of col
ored laborers .-State J0nI7coi
The presidents of Union county, need have
no fears on that score. The people of Cairo
would be more than glad to thus rid themselves
of portion Of their colored population.
Our old friend, Col Mills, the counsel for
the boat burners at st. Louis, is conducting
his side Of the case with great c rcrgJ and abil
ity. He is an able lawyer, and can make a
good case of a bad if any body can.
We publish to-day an interesting letter from
our Baltimore correspondent on our second
page, and extracts from Cairo letter on the
third page. We publish reading matter on
every page Of the TINES
Ex-Colonel c. B. Smith, formerly Lieut. and
A. D. G. on General Brayman's staff, passed
up last evening, and gave us cali. He is
now in charge of the telegraph Office at jack
son, Tenn
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08
SUMMARY OF NEWS.

E1-rebel General Pillow : is at Washington
among the pardon-seekers.
General Banks is presented as candidate
for Congress in the Sixth District of Massa-
chusetts.
In Philadelphia, on Wednesday evening,
snow fell for half an hour in the Northern part
of the city.
The English party Of fnancers called upon
the President Thursday, and expressed them
selves highly pleased with the interview
General Rousseau, member of Congress
elect from Kentucky, has written letter to
the President approving and endorsing the
course of General Palmer.
Consular letters received at the State De-
partment state that the cholera is abating in
the island of Majorca but has broken ont
west of Port Mahon The Russian plague has
re-appeared in Siberia, attended with frightful
mortality.
The election in Mississippi has resulted in
the choice Of General Humphreys, formerly an
officer in the rebel army. Never having been
pardoned for his treason, he is ineligible, and
Governor Sharkey, in consequence. is petit
tioning the President to pardon him, so that
he may qualify for his office.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08
go
THE "NETTIE JONES'.

The beautiful little tug Nettie Jones is now
nearly completed and will make her trial trip
on Tuesday or Wednesday next She is a
model of.beautiful lines, constructed after care
full study from the best boats built, or being
built, East or, West. Fifteen knots is con-
tidently expected from her. as her engines have
been made in the best manner, and are of pow
erful size. The boiler contains more heating
surface than ordinary, and the screw the
largest of any Of her class constructed in the
Western waters.
She is named after the little niece of the
owner, Dir. Brown, Of Memphis, who intends
using the tug in the coal trade of that city,
where he is extensively engaged in the bust
ness. The whole plans and designs have been
gotten up and arranged by the firm of Reed &
Mann of this city, and reflect great credit
upon the enterprise and mechanical skill of
those gentlemen. The hull was built at Me-
tropolis. The names Of the principal engineers
and mechanics, tog ether with more extended
accout OF her machinery, and her perform
ance, will be given after her trial trip.
Messrs. Reed s. Mann intend getting up a
side wheel steamer on their own account to
show the public that Cairo can and does turn
out work WORTHY of commentator and emnla-
ton. The Nettie Jones is the sixteenth tug
built by this firm.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08

The MANAYUNK.-We yesterday paid a visit
to the new monitor IMonayuak, which passed
inspection but about two weeks since and will
probably be accepted by the government in a
few days. walk through it cannot
but excite the wonder of the thoughtful at the
vast amount of money expended in their con-
struction, and consideration of the fact that
they were gotten up with the express purpose Of
killing persons. just think of 1t-expending
$500, 900 to construct improved instrument
OF human destruction. But such is life.
We have before given two extended and de-
tailed reports of the manner in which the
One0tG was constructed and the arrangements
generally connected Herewith The M,aaajuuh
Is built upon precisely the same principle; is
OF the same dimensions, and in every respec
except in name and material, the same, conse
quently, we will not repeat what we before
said as we'll as we could.
There are now l9 monitors of the class O
the 1ha'ayunh, O@eota and Gataeobo, or nearl,
So Nine OF them are known as the Passic5
| class, on which the NJ, O., C. and other
are improved in some particular.
The hrst monitor built was known az tn
"1httle Monitor, which forced the Merimac t
coInGlt suicide. 1t was quite small, compares
| 10 this class, had much smaller cabin and
round-bottomed hull, presenting about tn
same contrast to the Manosuut that a commo
coal barge would to Il model barge.
The Womoyua4lt was built at Pittsburs, th
Oneota and Catoaoba were built at Cincinnati
There are now 81 light draught monitor
being built-2 at st. Iouis, 2 in Cincinnati,
~ tAttsoura and the balance in Eastern port:
The Monitors are the products Of the ski
and brain of Ericsson, as are also all the in
provements which have been applied to til
improved ones. se Hanayuah draws abo,
! 2 feet OF water.
The three monitors now lying opposite OF
city will probably remain here until next yea
when they will be taken to Eastern ports
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08

New York, Oct. THE Herald states that
a telegram has been received from Fort St.
James on Frazier river, by one - Colum-
ba, announcing the completion Of the Russian
American telegraph line to that point and that
Capt. Conway is rapidly pushing on towards
Stuart's lake. The cable to cross the straits
will be laid next August
The Heralds advices state that the enter
prise bids fair to be carried to q successful
completion at much earlier day than was gen.
orally antici pated.
Col. Buckley was on his way to the Gulf OF
Anadur at last advces.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08

New ORLEANS, Oct. 5.-Thc steamer Moute-
rey, arrived from New York.
Alfred Jones the Erie Railroad defaulter was
arrested here to-day.
Cotton, excited, advanced per cent. Sales
1000 at 4S@47. New York exchange checks
l ! per cent
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08

PHILADELPHIA, October 7.--Three murders
have been committed since 10 o'clock last
evening. Bernard J. Kane, aged 10 years,
was shot by Edward SimOns in the southern
part Of the city, and member Of the oath U.
S. coored regiment killed another in the cars
near Havrie de Grace. The regiment has Just
passed up Chesnut street with tho assassin i'm
der guard
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08

NASHVILLE Oct. 7.-Papers in the case of
Champ Ferguson have been forwarded to the
President for his approval or rejection
In the Legislature to-day Mr.. Webb Of Mont
gomery county, presented a memorial from the
people OF his county, requesting measures to
relieve the financial embarrassments of the
people.
The Methodist Conference is still in session at
Edgefield. Many eminent divines are in atten-
dance.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08
Tho victim in the Arch street murder was

Tho victim in the Arch street murder was a
colored man, aged 40 years, instead Of a boy.
The burglars took from him tho key ofthc sale,
and plundercd it of 50, 800 in notes.
Several burglars were secrctcd III the white
dental depot on Arch street this morning at six
o'clock, and when the store was opened by II
boy the burglars seized and strangled him to
cath with a rope, and decampcd with por-
tion of their plunder, which they had piled up
ready for removal
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08

NEW ORLEANS, Oct 6.-Cotton firm; sales
4, 900 46@s The weeks sales were a. OOO
Sugar and molasses quiet New York Ex-
change II.
McGee IL Smiths warehouse with 100 bales
OF cotton, and the Planters warehouse with
4, 600 bales ofcotton, was destroyed by fire,
the work of incendiaries. Loss $500, 900,
mostly insured.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08

New YORK, Oct. 7-RObert Il. Lee, ex-Gen-
eral-n- Chief of the rebel armies, was installed
President of Washington College, at Lexington,
Va, on last Monday. The ceremonies were of
a very unostel tatious character, in compliance
with Gen. Lees request. but contrary to the
wishes Of many connected with and taking an
interest in the College, who desired to have
the installation attended with considerable
pOmp and display.
The Herald S Washington special, of the 9th,
says the activity Of the demand for public lands
continues with remarkable increase throughout
all the West. The reports from local land
agents, to the General Land Offices of the bus
mess transacted during the month of Septem-
ber, Indicate an extent Of sales. The office of
Boonville, Mo, reports 2S, 600 acres Of good
land taken up and actually settled upon, be-
sides the net cash sales, which amounted, du-
ring the same month, to nearly $50, 600. The
land bought for cash are mostly alternate re-
served railroad sections, which sell at 50. so
per acre. At Fort Dodge, Iowa, nearly 5, 900
acres are reported entered and settled up, and
at Neosho Wis, 50, 00e from cash sales are
reported.
Geo A Saunders, of Wisconsin, lies dan
gerously ill., of consumption, in this city. But
little doubt exist Of his recovery.
The statement that the new go bonds, of
$1,000 denomination, were ready for sale, is, in
a measure, premature. Five or six hundred
copies have been printed and perfected, it is
! true but it is not the purpose to issue many OF
the bonds until there is sufficient stock of all
| denominations to fill the subscription, as they
| come in This will be in the course Of ten
days.
Detectives are digging away at the
one hundred dollar compound interest
note counterteting case, 1t is understood that
a large amount of conclusive evidence has
been unearLhcd in different parts of the
country, and that several persons have been
arrested and put under surveillance but the
! whole story of that wonderful fraud will
! transpire in due time
| Private information, said to have been re.
ceived here by certain parties announce pos
| itively the election of b. G. Humphreys, a
rebel Brigader General as Governor of Mis-.
| sississippi. 1t creates some speculation as to
his eligibility. The assertion that he is uupar
doned may prove untrue. Southern men here
say that he certainly applied for pardon, anC
that he was recommended for executive elem
ency by Gov. Sharkey, and that he woulC
scarcely presume to solicit the suffrage of the
State without intimation that it would bC
| forthcoming in the event OF his election, if hC
has it not already IN his pocket. His canya
for Governor has been made with the knowl
edge and consent of the Government authuri
ties it not at their instigation. His pardon
certain. Mr.. Humphreys was expelled fror
West Point by court martial in 1927, bcfor
graduating.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. THE Canon reassem-
bled at 10 O'Clock.
Testimony from the Diocese of Pennsylvania
relative to the election of a Bishop of that State
were referred to the Committee on Consecra-
ton of Bishops.
|. The Committee on Expenses reported having
examined the Treasurer's report and found it
correct. Herman Cope of Philadelphia was
re. elected Treasurer by a unanimous vote.
The election of james Talbot as assistant
Bishop of the Diocese of, Indiana, was referred
OF the Committee on Consecration of Bishops
The Rev. Mr.. Hare, of Philadelphia, Of
tered a resolution for the appointment Of a
Committee to consider the canons relating to
the admission to the ministry, with u view to
render their meaning more obvious, and rem
der the entrance to the ministry more difficult
y message was received from the Bishop rel
atlve to the conduct Of Archbishop Grey of
Capetown.
The Posts Washington special, Of the 7th,
says Secretary McCulloch will urge upon Con-
gress contraction Of currency, and that the
President favors such policy.
The President expects to make u pleasure
trip South, next week.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08

NEW YORK, Oct. told is more steady g,
and the market shows less excitement. The
quotations ranged from 46 to | 4G2.