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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

TIE ACCIDENT ON THE SOUTH SIDE Il. Il.
"A few days ago, wementioned late accident
on the South Side R. r. The lyaehburg
Virginian gives the following account OF It.
For some time past hands have been
engaged in constructing q new bridge at
,Robertson's mill, and had made considerable
progress with the work EARLY 10 the evening
5of Thursday, it will be remembered, that the
wind wasvery high; and between one and two
q clock two spans Of the bridge, which had
been put UP, but had not been braced, were
blown down by severe gust OF wand, While
the hands were at work upon them. The
crash Of falling timbers, with men clinglng to
them, orleaping into the water tar below, pre-
sented aa appalling scene. The bridge must
be some forty or fifty feet above the water.
We are gained to announce the immediate
death, by the catastrophe, OF two persons and
the woundng of eighteen others. The killed
were Mr.. Garrison, of Petersburg, the con-
structor Of the work, and a Mr.. Barry. Mr..
Garrison, it seems, endeavored to leap to the
bank, distance Of forty feet, and was killed
by the tremendous conclusion. He resided in
this city while the Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad was in course of construction, upon
which work he was a contractor or engineer.
Among the wounded was Capt. Hannah, OF
Appomattox, who receiveda fracture OF the
wounded we learn that most of their clnj urles
are slight, and will not, probably, result Sc
riousy in any cases. 1t is almost miraculous
that any of them escaped death. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

60 = REWARD.-Stolen from the stable,
pZC at ''Snowden," in Stafford county, 8
the 9Th inst, DARK IRON GRAY FILLY,
years old about IA hands high, black legs
and name, tail partly white feet small, compact
ly built, PAGES and canters well, and has SIN
gular mark Ca white crescent) in the centre of
her breast She was at the time slightly lame
in the left shoulder The above reward is Of
fered for her recovery and return to me.
WILLIAM A. LITTLE,
dec 11-6t# Fredericksburg, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

After printing and issuing from the Treasury
Department at Washington many thousands
of dollars of the ten cent fractional currency, it
was discovered that the word ''cents'' had
been omitted. An effort is now making
recall the notes so issued. 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11
DIED.

On Wednesday evening, Nov. %, at the St.
James Hotel, in N ew Orleans, of pneumonia,
THOMAS G. ALLEN, late Of the 9Th Com
pany, Washington Artillery, a native of Eau
euler county, Va, aged about Is years.
Near UpperviIle, Fauquier county, Va. on
the 9TH instant, Mrs. DANIEL KERFOO4, an
old and estimable lady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

The last number of Mr.. Burwells Southern
letters published in the National lntelhgencer'
says:-''A cause Of Northern complaint seems
to be the result of the elections. The people,
it is said, should in all cases have chosen
those who can. take an oath that they have IN
no respect sympathized with them IN their h
recent terrible trials. Perhaps SO. Yet it's
natural that hepeople should prefer to repo e
heir trust in those who endured and perllled
so much for them. In doing this it by no
means follows that they mean or mediate dis
affection to the Government. They have cho-
sen such men to comply in good faith with
their oath of allegiance They have trusted
them with their honor heretofore. Why, 1.-THE
Southern people keep their pledges, should
thew be reproached for the choice of agents?
Would it not be simpler to designate their
representatives than to disfranchise them tor
the error of their selection? Rely upon it,
though an unpalatable truth, the affections OF
this people can never be regained by suspicion
and severity. Perhaps some may say it mat,
ters not to regain the confidence or affection OF
the people. Their substance should be taken
to reward those who conquered them. lime
will show the proper course to have been pur-
sued, but magnanimity is ever wisdom.
T. and agents here last week made sales OF
II, $50 acres of tim bered land, in Rockingham
and Augusta counties. They sold 1000 acres
of North Mountain land belonging to Messrs.
Click and Speck $500 acres belonging to
Daniel Cupp; and 1880 acres known as Union
Springs,' belonging to Messrs. Alemong 4
Mayors. This land has all teen sold to a
com pany Of capitalists from Carlisle, Pa.
The Levant Herald notices the temperance
of cholera at Alexandra and at Trebizond at
ter having totally ceased Other places are
afflicted in like manner. There is no>such
thing as buying exemption from cholera or
warding off its visitations, except in the OBJ
seryance of wholesome sanitary laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11
WASHINGTON NEWS,

The Republican members of the Senate last
week were in caucus upon the resolutions OF
Mr.. Thaddeus Stevens relating to reconstruc-
ton. They are not likely to pass that body
without portant amendments.
It is reported that prominent Republicans in
both Houses favor the admission of the Ten
nessee delegation. 30.
It IS stated that the illinois members urge
the donation of 100000 to Mrs Lincoln, and
that this amount will probably be recommend
ed by the select committee to whom this subject
was referred. az
The constitutioaality of the act of Congress
prescribing test oath In the Federal courts, is
now before the Supreme Court, on the appli-
cation of A. H. Garland, of Arkansas, to be
admitted to practise without taking the oath.
MIR. Garland was an attorney OF the court be-
fore the war, and has received pardon from
the President The case has been set for argu-
ment, Friday. the 18th inst. It will be argued
By Mr.. Garland himself, Reverdy Johnson and
Matt. H. Carpenter, of Wisconsin, on the one
side, and by the Attorney General, Mr. Speed,
on the other.
Horace Greeley who is now in Washir gton,
has expressed himself substantially in accord
with the President in his reconstruction policy
as announced In his message, and earnestly
deprtcates any division OF the majority of Con
geess.
Senior Romero the Mexican Minister, yester-
day received intelligence from Mexico to the
effect that the French were retreating from
chihuahua upon Vera Cruz.
It is understood that General Butler is pre-
pairing reply to the censure cast upon him by
General Grant, and that it will soon be pub
IisheG
CoTroN staple product of the land
Of flowers continues to come in by the Virgi-
aia and Tennessee railroad. Heavy shipments
are daily arriving The Orange road is unable
to convey it away as rapidly as it comes in, and
immense piles of bales accumulate about the
depot. The canal takes off a portion Of this
class Of freight, but not enough to relieve the
is rapidly pushing forward it's preparations for
transporting freight, and will shortly be ia the
field with the rest Of the lines Lynchburg
Republican,
The Augusta Telegraph says that Hon. E. NJ.
Bruce formerly member of the Confederate
Congress from Kentucky, now a banker and
cotton factor in Augusta, Ca, has semitic Gen.
John G. Breckenridge, now an exile from the
land of his birth, check for one hundred thous-
and dollars. Mr. Bruce is understood to have
speeulated largely and successful during the
last year Of the Confederacy.
On Thursday the Free Will Baptist Church,
Chicago, was totally destroyed, only about one
hour after it had been dedicated There were
several other fires during the day, but the
most extensive one happened about three
o'clock on Friday morning, by which FIVE
houses were consumed, and about twenty
families rendered houseless, causing loss of
about sixty thousand dollars.
GOLD.
New. YoRK, December ll.-Gold, l442z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11
BANK OF THE OLD DOMINION,

BANK OF THE OLD DOMINION,
ALEXANDRIA, December 18th, 1855
TIME ANNUAL MEETING OF TIE
/ STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS BAN K will
be held at their Banking House, on TUESDAY,
bte 9Th day January, 1866. A full attendance is
desirable, as business of Importance will claim
the attention of the meeting, and board of
directors elected. GEO. Il. SMOOI,
don 71-2awtian1& dtd President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11
TRESH AND SALT PORK.

GEORGE BOSSART, at his stand, No. /
Market House, has, every day, the best Fresh
and Salt Pork, which, owing to the recent de-
cline in the price of pork, hesells at reduced
rates. dec 9-3t=
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11
OH Alexaudrta Gazettf
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER II.

The Naioaal IuteEgencer commenting on
the Republican Caucus resolutions, introduced 1
and passed il theHouse Of Repre- sentatiYes, ana
deprecating and oondeaaaing such action, says:
tsIt ia not the least singular featured this Jog.
gressioaal proceeding, that the House has CIV
On to the action of the caucus the form OF joint
resolution, 50 that, BY . plain clauseof the Con
sitution, If It shall pass, It passes IL the form
Of bill, of an act, and as such is subject to the
Executiye veto. There is something tnore than
meets the eye in thus Fastening ito ohailege al
issue between the President and Congress. -
The Intelligeacer asks, If it can be possible that
the Republicans in Congress intend to carry
ont the programme implied 10y this ]olat J. reso-
luton, by inviting the exercise ofthe veto pow.
er, and by SO arraying themselves, Radicals and
so-ca]led Conservatives, in solid column, that
they will be enabled to pass this joint resolution
over The objection Of the President. II indeed
The President shall be thus extensively driven
to maintain the position which he has been
forced to assume, in obedience to his. oath, In
reference to restoration, under the Constitution
and the laws?
The Richmond Sentinel says: Zion. A. ii.
n, Stuart not being allowed to take his seat in
Congress, as a representative from Virginia,
has returned to his home. We understand
that all his colleagues will pursue similar
course. It will meet the general appreciation
Of their constituents. = That is the proper
course. Return home, and wait patiently the
action Of Congress, whatever it may be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

T T. EVANS would respectfully call the
% attention Of the Ladies to his large stock
Of FURS, consisting of Mink, Siberian, Squir-
rel and Sable ALSO a large stock of Misses and
Childrens FURS, of every description, which
will be s. Id cheap. Also, a fine stock Of Mems
and Boys Felt HATS. Furs repaired at short
notico Gall at No. So King st no 21-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11
= E M 0 Y A L

We, herewith, take pleasure to inform our
customers and the public in general, that we
have removed from No. 100 to No. 222, King
offer our entire stock of BOOTS AND SHOES
from now until the first of January, at reduc
ton of Is per Ct, which will give chance to
every one to secare good bargains.
FREITAG & CO..
No 49, King ST., bet Columbus aud Alfred.
! dec 9-1m
N. B.-A lot Of SHELFlNG for sale at $50,
King street which will be sold cheap. Call at
once de 9-3t] FREITAG s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

A CARD.-Having publicly charged Mr.,
IN VIM. King, with having stolen watch from
me, and having satisfied myself that the charge
was Wrongfully made, [ take this mode of in
regrets for having made the charge
dec 9-1t* T. E. JOHNSON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

A UCTION sALE.-Will be sold at No. j6
Il Gu, en- street, between Royal and Fairfax:
on TUESDAY, December the 18th at lG Q, cloe G!
a. 1n all the FURNITURE, SIOV -, NAL
TRAS5ES. &C., Of a family declining house
k eping; Consisting in part Of one large french
Plate hIrror, one Fine Chandelier, Gas Fix
lures, French Walnut Bedstead and Mattrass,
Marble Top Dressing Bureau-Good Three-.ply
Carpeting, Fine Parlor and other Stoves. four
Chairs &C., &C.. Also a lot of Coal
J. A. ROSE s. CO.,
dec 6-5t Auctloneers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

GOLD.
New. 7 DIRK, December Gold, l44SS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

The 'Fenian Senate has deposed O'Maho-
rey, the president of the Brotherhood" for
''perfdy and malteasance in Office, " and elected
another man in his place. The whole concern
seems to be in 'muss" O'Mahoney and his
friends denounce the '.Senate.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

The resignation of Gen. Butler has been
accepted by the President There are tbous-
andS upon thousands who will rejoice at this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

~ "MARTHA WASHINGTON" HAIR
RESTORER- best thing for the hair in
the market Two articles combined in one. a
perfect Hair Restorer and Hair Dresser. Sold
by all Druggists. The trade supplied by HEN
RY COOK, No. 50, King ST., Alexandria, Va.
Warranted to do ali we clain1-or money re-
funded, after using two bottles. Ladies try it,
nov 6--3nl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAI

PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
4 ESTATE.-By virtue of deed of trust,
dated the 1st day Of January, 1854, and execu.
ted to the undersigned by VIM. L. Dorland and
others, [ shall proceed, in front Of the Mayors
Office in,the City of Alexandria, Va, on TUES
DAY the 18th day Of December, 1865, at u.
o. o'clock, M, to sell, at public auction, TRACT
OF LAND, in the County of Fairfax, and State
of Virginia, called and known as Mount Hyb
containing one hundred and sixty acres The,
attention of persons DESTROYS of investing in
real estate is called to this property Terms
Cash. FRANCIS L. SMITH,
dec Scots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-11

INK NEW AND BEAUTIFUL CLOTH
L - CLOAKS.
600 Pieces Poplins, Reps Merinoes, Alpacas
and other
LADIES DRESS GOODS.
70 Pieces Black and Colored
CLOAKING CLOTHS.
700 Ladies' and Misses
HOOP SKIRTS.
50 dozen White, Black, and Colored
JOUVINS' KID GLOVES.
200 dozen Ladies', Gents, and Misses
COTTON AND WOODEN HOSIERY.
Just received and for sale low by
NJ TAYLOR & CO.,
No. H. Centre Market Space,
dec ely Washington.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-05-06
D E AT H S .

In this CITY, on the LIST instant, Mrs. ABB
RANDALL. wife If Silas Randall.
In Diamond Springs. on the 4th inst. Mrs
ANNA MARIA SoPuIA ScHNEIpER, wife OF Johr
Schneider.
Tn New Orleans, La, March 2Ith, 1865, Mis-
EMMA LIPsIs. sister Of Elias Lipsis, Of this city
in the 18th year Of her age.
Washington ID. c. papers please cOPy.l
OUR EMMA.
To that bright world above the sky,
Her spirit, freed, has flown,
Where clothed Sin robes Of spotlesS white,"
Before the great white throne,
She sings the song Of the redeemed,
Unknown TO gTiefS and fears,
For God has promised, in that home
To "wipe away away all teGrs -
We miss her In our "daily walks"
And at the hour Of prayer,
When 'friend holds fellowship with frieud,'S
There is one vacant chair!
And when. within the house Of God
With other frIendS we meet,
And Supplicate the Throne Of Grace,
Who'u oil her wontsd SeStl
CAllIs.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-05-06

STARTLING FACT. Gov. Brough, Of
Onio, in his late message, states this
startling Iart. illustrating the tcrror5 of
the draft in that State:
II is estimated that the number Of men who
fed from tins State ms the recent draft ap-
preached aud during its execution, exceeded
twenty thousand. To such an extent has this
emigration gnne. that in some cases there were
not men enough left in the township 10 fill the
quotas.
The Ohio papers mention it as sig
nilicant fact that those who yelled loud
est for "a vigorous prosecution of the
war" were the first to run away from the
draft. They were very patriotic, but had
no desire to exhibit their patriotism on
the battle field. II happens, strangely
enough, that the townships" alluded to
by Gov. Broush, were all strongly Re-
publican
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-05-06

IL EXCELLENT CoNnIrIox. We are gratiiicd
70 state that Mr.. McCusker, the energetic and
interchangeable road oversecr Of this tow nship
has pnt the old county road. from Upper Pa
ccrville 10 Bartram'S bridge, in splendid con-
dition. With the assistance of farmers on the
road he has made il smooth, removed rocks
'iied up the ruts with gravel and repaired the
bridges. 1t is now e1nal 70 anv Of the toll
roads in the county. and ieamS:"rS viii save
toll by travelling over it, and reach their des
tlnaton az speedily and safely as h. any other
road. We meni~R this fact for the. benefit of
teamsters, who NAV not nc aware that the road
has been improved The Improvement will save
them considerable expense. and benefit the
city and county By increasing the travel
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-05-06

USELESS. The Louisville Democrat re-.
marks, with no little point, that it can't
see why the Republican party are so anx-
ious to amend the old Constitution. Ger.
tainIy it has not been in their way. Its
restrictions have not troubled them. -
Judging from their practices they could
not have n more convenient instrument.
They make laws and di>r, gard them, and
claim to be governed by d" higher law"
than the Constitution. No language in
the old Constitution has stood before
them What whitney care for an amend,
ment to the Constitution after it is made!
1t binds them to nothing, and every petty
military officer claims to be above III
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-05-06
SUMMOl S.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County n F. Dor4do-
> sS.-ln Justices Court, D.au,',,1 springs Town
ship.
The pen"le ~ II. sat" Of Calir,rrl :, T. SiIEF.
RAN = resid-ni q, amonI S.ni.ss Township,
Gr-rtlUg:
You are hereby summoned - app-ar before me,
at NY ohic" ~ hlaroni Springs Toy !,Ip OF the
COMFY OF r. Dorado, on the FIRST day IL May, A. d.
lN65 at ten o'h"cs \. NJ, to answer unto he com,
paint OF James Daily, a resident Of Diamopd
Springs Towu'l win" you to recover The sum
OF Two hundre'l AMI Ninety .ninc Dollars, due him
from you on account a. per compliant now on die
in hi, ohire--whem Judgment viii Tee taken against
YOU Tor the sand amount, together 9TH costs if YOU
failto appear and answer.
F. G.. BRADBURY,
Justice Of the Icace
To tile Sheriff or any Constable Of Fl Dorado
County, Greeting: Make legal serv aud return
hereof
Given under my hand, this 9th DAY OF April A.
D. ISIS. F. e. BRADBCEY
Justice Of the Peace in and for said Township.
II. {. Rev. Stamp.l
1t is hereby ordered that service of summons in
the above entitled action be made by publication in
the Mountain Democrat, once "A week for the SPACE
OF three months. +. G. BRADBURY,
Justice OF the Teace.
May LIST, 1865 .-Tma6-3ml
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-05-06
Nriu advertisements CO.Dap
CoNsTARLE,s SALE.

DY virtue Of an execution, issued oat Of the
I'D Justices Court OF j. Is. RtebardsOn, Jas.
tice of the Peace in and for the TswnshiP oil
Mud Springs, County Of II Dorado ard State Of
California, upon Judgment rendered therein on
the 18th day OF April, a. ID. 1865, IN favor oil @.
W. Marshall and against A. c. Dallas, for the cum
Of one hundred and ffty do;aFs, debt, and sixteen
dol ars costs Of suit together with accruing costs
have levied upon and seized. and will expose foT
sale at public auction, in front Of Miller's Hotel
in the Town Of Latrobe. IL the highest bidder ,fOI
cash, in L. 5. gold or silver coin,
On Thursday, the 25th Day of May.
A. D. 1865. at the hour If two O'Clock, + NJ, al
the right. title. interest and claim Of the said De-
PENDANT, A. c. Dallas, in and to the following de
SERVED pkST~Sty, lying and being in Mud spHDgS
Township, Fl Dorado County, and STAKE Of Cali
fornia, to wilt:
That certain LOT or piece Of land, in the Town
Of Latrohe, numbered Lot II in Block ca. as pei
plat Of said Town, together with al the improve
nents thereon, consisting Of one frame or BOARD
house.
Given under my hand this 4th dav Of May, A.
d. 1865. l.. ". SHREWSBURY, g
ul Constable in and for said ToWnShip.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-05-06

NOT PROFITABLE. Here is one Of the
conditions imposed hy General Dana up
on TIE Gotten business on the coufiscatetl
plantations Of the South. The rcgu,a-
tions are too severe ana costly to make
the business profitable, and it is doubtful
whether many plantations will be leased
Men are not apt to expose their stock
and other property to the danger Of being
carried off or destroyed by the enemy, -
10y the faint hope Of realizing q fortune.
In few hours. in the unsettled and tur
buient condition Of the country, the crop
Of the lessee may be destroyed and his
stock taken from him. The risk is too
great, the conditions too stringent to in
duce responsible parties 10 lease "Gov-
crnment plantatiOns':
Owners or lessees # plantations under the
authority of the above-iEt ntuncd regulations
VIII. Immediately after receiving the aborc-
mentinned approval. without DELAY, construct
stockades, or such other temporary defence US
NAV be necessary to secure their nbuTeTS
stock and other property from the danger Of
being carried at or DESTROYED by the enemy, -
and any lessee who shall disregard or neglect
this regulation will suffer the withdrawal of
the approval from his lease. and the forfeiture
"f his privileges, besides such further penalty
as the case may render proper
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-05-06

LEASED PLAHrATEoXS.-A New Orleans
correspondent Of the New York Herald,
Goes not give very encouraging account
OF those northern planters who Think they
can run other peoples farms. The free
labor system is failure and has been
more oppressive to the liberated slaves
than slavery. The poor ignorant crca.
turcs are swindlcd out oftheir small wages
by their philanthropic white employers,
who work them severely. treat them
cruelty, and discharge them without pay
ing them. Abiding to 'arsc numbyr
Of plantations advertised for rent, the
llerald'S correspondent says:
1t is not necessary to go to Natchcz. nor in
the State OF Mississippi, To lind scores Of plan
iaiionS going begging for some person To
take charge of and work them. do not refer
I" abandoned plantations" either; but To those
which are well stocked and on which are "a
snifieiencp Of working hands Nearly every
person who "w"iked plantation" last wear
was ruined, and few care To venture their cap
tai this Year. Nine out of ten believe il is a
WNinE buNIHeS"' VII account OF t1c late ncaVv
rains large number of those who have plan-
ta'inns are unable to pan,,a fear that from
these facts the working Of the plantations
along the Mississippi this year will, like the
last. prove a failure. Free Labor. gnerrillas,
bad weather, and worms. are not conducive To-
the raising of cotton and sugar, and he who
leases plantation with the certain prospect
Of one or mora Of th">e drawbacks is either a
brave man or has hing 10 lose by the opera
tim.
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-05-06

THE Unitarians will hold National
Convention in New York soon, one OBJ.
ject of which is to take measures for OK.
tending the boundaries and influences Of
the denomination. A fund Of $500, 1000
is being Tsised to aid the cause