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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-16
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

The 6 OLD AND SILVER DISBURSEMENT. 1t
seems that Virginia was not entirely out OF
hard money during even the last days OF the
s'Confederacy." Mr.. Bennett, the Auditor
of Public Accounts, says, when it was ascer-
tanned that the evacuation of the city OF Rlch-
mond was determined upon, the Exchange
Bank of Virginia, wherein the State had de,
posted $2l 900 in gold and silver CON- notified
the Governor that the said coin must be checked
out and removed from the Bank.
Under the pressure of this notification, GOV.
Smith, who derived his authority under the
provisions of the law relating to the civil con-
tingent fund, directed the withdrawal OF the
fund in the Bank, and issued an order that
Mr. Bennett should disburse it to the Mem
bers of the General Assembly, in attendance
at the extra session thereof, to the Gov. and
other executive officers of the State Govern
ment on accOunto their salaries as such otlcers,
which are now or may hereafter become due,
and such contingent expenses as may be found
necessary.
Mr.. Bennett publishes his disbursements.
Among them we find TO Gov Smith, So,OOO:
G. W. Munford, Secretary OF the Common
wealth, $4,000 To various First Clerks IN
the Departments, 81 900 each to Members OF
the Assembly, $50 each, &C., &C. Fred
eci,ksbuTg Herald.
There is little TO add concerning the Fenian
t,oubes in New Y,rk On Jhur'lao several
ClI,lys seat il !nrir aslne,pn TO President
Roberts, and others forwarded resolutions ell
dorsing President O Mahoney.
Two rational banks in Charles tJn-the Peo-
PIES. capital $2O0,0 600, aud the Char leston Ma
tionaI Bank. 5000 000-were yesterday author
izeGj to commence business.
lie clerical force in the Treasury Depart
mentis, is said, to be reduced By She discharge
of seventy-Gve first class clerks.
Neither House of Congress was in session
Yesterday, both having adjourned Or Thursday
afternoon until Monday next
The cholera has disappeared from HaVre in
France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-16

The proceedings of the Executive Commit
tee of the State Agricultural Society of Virgi-
ola, furnish the gratifying assurance that this
valuable society has survived the war and IS.
animated by its pristine spirit. The financial
condition of the society is infinitely better than
the most sanguine could have hoped: This is
due to the wise management OF Charles B.
W iliams, esq, It's faithful Secretary and Urea
surer The permanent fund of the society Is
$59,250, which is invested in Virginia regis
tered, old issue, bonds which are now worth
about forty cts. on the dollar, and which, as
our finances improve, will enhance IN value.
This is a permanent fund which cannot be e1-
pended, and all that is to be done with 1t IS
to leave it to grow. The interest onl y can be
expended, and will be available within year
or eighteen months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-16
b Z N . Y A L

y & VI . Y A L
We, herewith. take pleasure to inform ouI
custom ers and the public in general, that we
have removed from No. 1870 to No. 2222 King
street, between Columbus and Alfred, where re
offer our entire stock of BOOTS AND SHOES
from now until the first Of January, at reduc
ton of % per Ct. which will give a chance tc
every one to secure good bargains
FREITAG & CO.,
No 222 King ST.. bet Columbus and Alfred.
dec 9-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-16
CHARLES WHITTLESEY.
y ATTORNEY At Id Y,

4 y . ( = 4 Il y y y =
Attends to law business in this and adjoining
counties, and District Of Columbia: Also pays
particular attention TO Collection OF CLAIMS OF all
kinds against the United States, including Pen
sions, Back Pay. Bount!es, Prize Monies, &c.
Address by letter, Stating claim, or call at his
office, over the market, Alexandria, Va.
Oc 30-if3m#*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-16
ssD ED HILL" AND THE MUSE POT,'
X FOR SALE.


r DHI11': f 1f2 5A ,.H!zh "oSH R01'.
The undersigned has been authorized to sci!
the Valuable Property known as Red Hill"
CONSISTING of FIVE ACRES OF LAND, i'm
proved BY new and elegant two-story (z:s:a7
FRAME DWELLING, containing, ten -4ij
rooms. This property. Is about the MAJ! OF q
Alexandria-on one of the highest elevations
west of the city, and commanding an EXTENDED
view of the Potomac River and the surrounding
country, from the City Of Washington to + OFT
Washington. eight miles below the city OF Al
exandria, The dwelling is commodious and
convanient erected in the year 1860 Of the best
material, with two porticos, and every conVe-
nience desirable.
Also the Tract Of Laud so well known as the
'The Mush Pot lying between the City. OF
THIRTY-THREE ACRES OF LAND, noted
for its extreme fertility. The proprietor wish
inc to dispose Of the above mentioned proper
ties an excellent opportunity IS offered to those
DESTROYS ofinvestng in real estate in the neghbor-
hood of Alexandria.
Only e-fourth Of the purchase money VIII
be redurcd in cash and the deferred pay ments
will be made to suit the purchaser:
II these properties are not sold before the iirSt
Of january next, they will be offered for rent.
For more particular infomatian. apply to
Fl. O. CLAUGHTON,
Attorney at Law and Land Agent
80, Prince street.
dec 16-tf Alexandria.
I7HRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS PRE-
T. SENTS, such as Pearl and In]aid Shell
Card Gases, Morocco Bags; Kid, Silk, Thread,
Buckskin and Morocco Purses, Silver Wire
P0rtmonaies. Cabas. Scrap, Autograph and
other Albums, Ladies' shell-handle Pen1nives,
Morocco Writing Cases, Portfolios. Papeteries,
Chessmen, Parlor Games. Parlour Balls. Beau
tiful ANIMALS or Gift Books, Ivory Tablets,
Cigar Cases, Beautiful Bail Pins for head dresses,
Shell and other Tuck and Side Combs Finger
Brushes, Scrap Books, Porcelain States, Hat
Brushes, Gold Pens, Propeller Pocket Pencils,
Guitars, Vioins, Flutes Baptist, NJ eth. q Presby
terrain Hymn Books, Pocket Bibles and many
Other article scan be had very cheap for cash a.
JOHN II. pARR3TI'S:
Auction and Commission Store
de 1G-1w# Cor. King & Water sts.-up stairs.
NTOTICE. The contract heretofore entered
Y into by Fielding Lewis and Thomas Il.
Stiiwel under the firm Of Fielding Lewis u
Company is, by mutual CONSENT this day can
celIe and abrogated. And, by like mutual con-
sent OF the parties, the partnership heretofore
existing between Fielding Lewis & Thomas II.
Stilwell, under the style and form Of Field
ing Lewis & Company, is this day dissolved,
and all debts contracted by the said firm are to
be paid BIZ the said Thomas II. StilWe}.
FIELDING Ll: WIS.
THOS. Il. STILW ELL.
King George co., Va, Dec. II, 1865.
dec 16-laW2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-16
IT O S K A T E r S

# O K A 7 E R S
We have just received q Large Stock of u.
dies and Gentlemen's SKATES, which are the
handsomest the cheapest, and the most dura-
bic.
We would also call your attention to q
NEW PATENT SKATE,
which requires no straps, making it easy and
comforta bic for the foot,
We have also large stock of Stoves. Slciehs
Hobby horses, and Children's Carriages.
Call and examine our stock, which is the
largest in the city.
G. WOODWARD & SON,
No. 31S, Pennsylvania avenue.
between Tenth and Eleventh streets.
dec 13-6t WASHINGTON city D. c.
cox REWARD.-Sto]en from the stable.
DIC at ''Snowden," in Stafford county, s
miles below Fredericksburg, on the night Of
the 9Th inst, a DARK IRON GRAY FILLY,
5 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 "a white crescent) in the centre Of
her breast. She was at the time slightly lame
in the left shoulder. The above reward is Of
tered fer her recovery and return to me-
WILLIAM Il. LITTLE,
dec 1l-6t* Fredericksburg. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-16

r OST.-This morning, between the First
Ii Presbyterian Church, and Mr. Miller;s
china store, LEAD COLORED PURSE Or
BAG, containing one five dollar note and Other
change, amounting to twelve dollars. Also
SMALL GOLD CHAIN, and small BREAST.
PIN. The finder will receive suitable reward
by leaving it at VIM. n. Berlzeley's store, on
King street. dec l6-7fa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-16

expended, and Will be available Within 8 year
or eighteen months.
"A dispatch from Washington says Keep
resentative Eggeston, of Ohio, will introduce
a bill in the House next week to repeal the
charter of the city of Washington as we'll as
the laws for local government in other portions
Of the District Of Columbia, and place the city
government of Washington in the hancs OF
three commissioners, thus depriviDg the penpe
Of all suffrage This is the compromise which,
it is said, Western members will accept on the
negro suffrage question there.
The Petersburg Index warmly protests
against the election Of Mr.. Bolts to the y.
S Senate, principally on account OF bis known
opinion on the subject Of the Congressional
test oath. It SAYS, that Mr. Bolts, in any
re- poets represents the people Of Virginia, no
one will firm, and the fact Of his perfect &C
cepfability at Washington, on which the " big
relies, is not, to cur mind, an argument IN bis
fay or.
An order has been issued by the Adjutant
General of MississjnDi to the Captains of the
Militia companies recently organized, directing
them to dlsarm the negroes WITHIN the ranics
OF their company lines The order is said to
a. az 80 IS I'll v;olence il the execution
It directs the employment Of such force as
Sd all be necessary to put down any efforts OF
resistance on the part OF the negroes that may
be made.
President JohDson is certainly lucky man.
He was written a Message which seems to
,,,oa,o ouor1,hodv The PHILADELPHIA Tedeer
pA0"'0
says: -FOUR hunofeu eoltofla's from fA'he. l'"n
journals, commenting on the message: have
been received at the White House. and
n;ntv- ont Of eyerv hundred endorse
.r.
LID p'''os' -4=---
The Worcester Md. Shield says: "An air line
ro;1rooa +bronob this county from New York
0' nt: INV w. 49,. - 1872 49, sao1 I'm oaa
~ .o''',"1o' ~ w. p7T0 w ". ~, l., .:1 =, '
oes'gneu W oonoe'' I .'7 ), yin ~ ''A' ~ u"
more direct course with New orleans, as
Government mail route, is among the most
probable things on the tapis.
--1H---
The Richmond Enquirer denounccs one
Merriam the Richmond reporter Of the New
vo,l Uora15 90 81 ]v;no corrasnondont -
W. hona n,r tom norarvis not oroon encncb
NY: ~. ,. aro.:-,
70 ''Ias'lo 'na' no oau .l l:lnSs -''' 'in ,
Standng with Bennett by this means.
Mr. barney Bl "a, recently rented out dWe!-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-16

President Johnson is certainly lucky man
He was written Message which seems to
please everybody. The Philadelphia Ledger
saws: Four hundred editorials from American
Journals, commenting on the message: have
been received at the White House, and
ninty-nine ont of every hundred endorse
his policy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-16

That able and excellent paper, the Baltimore
Gazette, publishes brief history Of annoy
,ncas and ioterferences experienced during the
late war, from military officials In that city,
MAKING q record which many Of them, hereaf
ter, will wish could be blotted out forever.
The prominent man in ordering what should
and should not be published, &c, &c, was,
the Gazette, says, "Col. W. T. Fish, now, or
lately in the Albany penitentary." Some Of
the Generals, Adjutants, Provost Marshals,
&C., in Baltimore, as in other places, lett q
name.n ANYTHING but enyiable, even among
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-16

The Richmond Enquirer denounces one
Merriam, the Richmond reporter of the New
York Herald, as "a lying correspondent. -
We hope our cotemporary is not green enough
to imagine that he can damage Merriam $
stHnling with Bennett by this means
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-16

The Worcester Md. Shield says: IAN air line
railroad through this county from New York
to Eastvile, Va, to pass near Snow Hill, and
designed to connect New York by rail in a
more direct course with New Orleans as a
Government mail route, is among the most
probable things on the tapis.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-05-24

DRY GOODS.
A LII LINEN sHEErINGs.
100 PIECES MORE or THOSE
" '' LINEN sHEErISds.
PROM NINE TO TWELVE sHILLlNos YARD
0per coo. lsss than they sold
In the suction rooms the last week
.w,.. xrs, DOTTED 4sD gIog ", 2, ..o,.
s.C SSf DoE Ghhass wSk4li CHEAP
' 5Ea AHP WITH ssss sifs fH .s
l s9tr h s5Ssk ElIITS GOODS SsSSSRSs
uspTRtwEAR,
02 %sEs h tSR EsSS SiEEds1''
BMsRoipEkIBs.
.nL hisksSS ss6ops.
s shsSx S SSSSps.
YAss sss S S5hoksL4ass , Ao.
go suS sEEESsASy yll.wls.
"n ,nss $ ~ Hill sst VI Ssfsa 40
sss% Sssf JUL a i'll f SsI$ss
"a and 100 Sixth avenue near Fourteenth street
~ B-see our advertisement IN another column
a akApy f T9.bsYeR Rhn i bSEf1erxssr
from low Richest oususs every Width hundred
p' ,.nsS .ss ys and
s: Las: st; 4:s s-sf' ass'. ssss:s D::
sss .s.s S0' S' on sss Ss::S
which oADnct be specified EDWARD RIDLEY,
' aud iS e ssss : :.s rom As e. Scs.
Ar tue SIXTH AVENUE CHEAP sroRE-LADIss
"A should Gall before PURCHASING We arc recsiyns bsr
% sss!'sa ss r. Of cS,s.
ia Dress rr'mmins', Straw la. rSsl,ss La,ng; A.
Corner Of sIr.h avenue ana Sinsicenis street.
DREssEs ANp cLoAKs n BOND STREET, MAD
~ ame rARRAIN, Drcssmatcr, from Pana wanied I'm
msdiaiely, ,ery good hand sesmsre.ses.
JOSEF, ruS.Es 60 -, s s. IMPORTER
os s .n1 ss .:s c''' and Point
KiD GLOVES
KID oLovRs
KID GLOVES.
BID oLOvBs
RID oLovRs.
KID GLOVES.
'ss S'sF';I sg l sis stsgs
ATSi A PAIR
ATsi A PAIR.
.splsnsd ooLoSs snd warranted equal In quality 70 any
GLOVES Oh ssIa Z bo aiss AND HALF PAIR
AsS 81 FEsGhs ssSsn Ell
IMPORTED TO rHis COUNTRY.
$50 " SPLENDID LINE or
GENTS KID GLOVES,
Rid oAuNTLErs, AND
CALF RlDiS0 GLOVES.
r. n MACY,
n. ~ MACY
7o4 and zoe siflh avenue, near Fourteenth street.
p -see our advertisement 10 another column.
no NfLLINERs AND, COUNTRY sroREKERPRHs-
Etaninf Mo stock OF Millinery ana Al the
GRAND street cheap so-e Yon win nnd no ycrr adta,.
sEe ~ We ou lensh cf than dove Tow iostcys ssu
whole pieces Wese1 Cartoons 81 Ribbons anf auction los
undvsed cost price. showing ,hc h ana add Eve per
cont cns-- 'ssop - EDWARD RiDLEY
Nl ard sliN Grand street and CH Alen.
Fh,h bloch frou Bow srv
Smyrna times., 1865-06-28
He NEWS

The negroes at Wilmington, n. c., are in a
destitute condition. Many die Of exposure.
On August Sd an election for Congressman
will be held in Tennessee.
President johnson has issued an order that
the colored people be allowed to hold public
meetings for political purposes.
No less than five persons were murdcrously
assaulted in the strle:s Of New York, on Sat
urlay night last
1t is reported that Gen Sherman will not
allow his name to be used as a candidate fo,
Governor Of Ohio.
The President has by proclamation removed
all restrictions on trade west of the Mississip-
pi river.
\ trotting match took place Monday between
Dexter anG Stonewall Jackson upon Fashion
Course, \. y. Dexter was the victor.
The Potomac army, at one time composed
OF seven corps and 10000 men, is to be re-
duced to three divisions, or 10000 men.
The officers Of the second division. twentieth
corps, have formed an association for the ner-
petuatlon Of the ties of friendship formed in
the field. General Geary is President Tie
association is called the . White Star Union. "
The President now has in his hands about
1000 applications for pardon
General Thomas, commanding the depart
ment of the Tennessee, has issued an order al
lowing rebel deserters and others sentenced 70
exile north Of the Ohio, to return to their
homes
Judge Robert Ould and Major Darlington.
the rebel Commissioners of Exchange, have
been released on parole
a portion Of Jefferson Davis baggage, con-
tanning valuable documents, vas captured at
Gainesville, Florida on june Ii.
Henry Winter Davis will deliver a Fourth
of july GRAFTON i'll Chicago lie will take
strong ground in favor Of negro suffrage.
Smyrna times., 1865-06-28
eEs ~. 365e 5
~ ~ .3saS - *
FOURTH OF JULY.

Our coming natal day will be celebrated this
year, we hope, with more than ordinary inter
est. Several primary town meetings have been
held and apprC pirate committees appointed to
make all needed arrangements for the obscrv-
ancc OF this day--t0rmerly celebrated in com
memoration of the independence achieved bv
our revolutionary sires-now doubly sacred to
their sons, who, by the pruwess Of their arms.
and the righteousness of their cause, have
sealed Sec"nd time with the blood of patriots
their devotion to human liberty in the earth.
1t is expected that all good and patriotic cit
liens will leave their usual occupations and
come up and join the glad chorus of people
whose salvation from political death has been
so signay wrought out through the aid Of Di-
vine Providence and by the stout hearts and
strong arms of men who would never consent
to see their country die.
The committee of arrangements will provide
the necessary accommodations for the people
at School House No. 5, and see that every
thing be comfortable for the occasion. Seve-
raj speakers have been written to and have
consented to lie present and address the meet
ing. The exercises will be interspersed with
music by the Smyrna Cornct Band and prob
ably vocal music. Come out, friends, who love
the greatness ofyour country, and appreciate
the blessings Of your national day.
Committee on Y, y, i i GSoILISs,
Ii. {. SrRUANCE
Smyrna times., 1865-06-28
The MethOdists on Negro SuffIage.

The most emphatic resolution in favor. of
negro suffrage which We have yet met with in
the proceedings of any Of the religious assem-
bllcS was passed on Friday last, at Cleveland.
OHIO, by convention Of four non Episcopal
denominations Of Mcth0dists-the Methodist
ProteStants, the American Wescyans, the
Free MethOdlsts and the independent MethO-
dlSts. Thcy unanimously declare:
hle We avOw our confidence in, and pur-
pose 10 sustain, the Government in its arduOus
efforts to reconstruct the Nation. and diSavow
all wish to dictate impcrtincntlv 10 o,r rulers
as to matters Of State policy, we cannot too
earnestly express our conviction that to DENY
the right OF suffrage to the loyal coorod pop
uatlon OF the South, thus leaving them in the
power OF their former disloyal masters to op-
press them still discriminating and unlicnd-
y legSl station, would not only be Il crimc against
humanity ami Justice, and the fag which these
freedmen have helped to carry in triumph and
to plant anew over all the slave States-would
not only prevent the healing of the Nation 5
wounds, but must inevitably lead to irritations,
nSllrrcctlons and civil diScord in future.
With these convictions. therefore, we cannot
nut regard the question ofncgro suffrage as the
question OF the hour, and one upon the adjust
ment OF which depends the veal or woe ot' the
nation 1or t"ur years to come. And az a CON
VentlOn OF ministers and laymcn from nearly
all the Northern States of the Union. we de
sire to throw the weight of our moral influence
into the scale, with that of other co-orl'natc
bodies, III favor Of the speediest and fullest
justice to our loyal brethren of the South, of
every color, alike by according to them ali the
rights of irccmcn and citizens, and giving
them an even chance in the race, lmfcttcrcd by
the chains of Slavery. or prejudice, or caste, or
legal or political disability.
These four denominations Of Mcthodsts in
tend soon to unite into one ecclesiastical body.
when they will take their place among the
more prominent American Churches. As the
above resolution indicates, they will imaugurate
the beginning OF a new era in their dcnomina-
tlonal history by taking the lead among the
churches i'll behalf OF the colored race.
Smyrna times., 1865-06-28
Rebel Soldiers in New y-o,.,

Our streets have rarely afforded a more Gu
rious sight than has been presented for several
days in the hundreds of Southern soidirrs. in
transit hom@Nelrd from the military Prisons
Clad in unwholcsome-looking dingy gr!v-an
army uniform i'll name, but never in color
s4ualld, unkempt an lorlom, they are permit
ted to wander about at will, exciting some Share
OF interest wherever they 20. The dominating
expression upon the faces Of these men from
the South IS amaZement at what they see.-
Naturally SO, as they mainly belong to that
class OF the Southern people known as the
poor whites, who never before were favor
Ell with chance to look upon the activities of
a great city.
1t is very plain that they are not of high
grade of intelligence When, as often han
pens, group OF citizens gathers about them
and their state OF quiet, gaping wondcrmcnt is
interrupted by question, their reply comes in
a plantation patols, scarcely to be understood
by unaccuStOmed ears. Our citizens treat them
with respect and kindness looking upon them
with unaffected pity, and show them many a
tangible expression of good will by contribu-
tons OF money and cigars, and grateful draughts
from the sndawater fountain
We do not know who should be commended
for giving these, our late enemies the liberty
to see see the city, which they evidently enjoy SO
luIIy; but 1t certainly is a wise thing Not a
man ot them will return South without cnlar-
ged Ideas concerning the wealth, enterprise.
SIKH, magnilcence and power Of the North
growing out of which will spring up within
thefl love Tor the government and pride in
the institutions Of the whole country. They
VIII do kind Of missionary work in developing
the patriotic sentiment of their ncighhors who
nave 1;! not been similarly privileged. York
Times.
Smyrna times., 1865-06-28
DIED.,

In this town, on the 27th inst, after lin
CCrlng illness from consumption, Mrs Louisa
t.. wife Of Benz b. Allen Esq, and daughter
of the late Capt Jno Eaton, in her 23d year.
The friends are invited to attend the funeral
ceremonies at the p. f. Church Thursday at.
ternoOn at :! clock, Z. NJ. and proceed from
thence to the Episcopal Cemetery.
On the 9th OF May, at the late residence Of
his father, Col. ). II. Harrison, j. Spencer
HARRISON, in the 2Sth year Of his age.
WHEREAS, In the dispcnsation of an all-wi>e
providence our Brother Samuel Jones, late "A
mehlber OF TINS Lodge, has been removed from
RcSolrcd, That while we bow in humble sinh
mission to the will Of our Heavenly Father,
We cannot but gricvc at the loss which the
Lodge has sustained in the death of our beloy-
ed and hunurCd brother.
RcSoIrci, That in his life We have an exam
pie of a consistent and upright member and an
industrious and useful citizen worthy of our
imitation, and in hi. death warning, that we
should be ready also, when the messenger shall
come for us.
RcSoirod, That as a mark of respect for his
memory, the Lodge Room be draped in mourn
ing for the next thirty days.
ReS0trcd, That we hereby tender our heart
felt sympathy To his only surviving daughter.
and assure her Of our solicitudc for her future
welfare and happiness.
RcsOIrcd That n copy Of these resolutions
be forwarded to his child under seal of the
Lodge, and that they also be sent to tho
Smyrna Times for publication.
81. +. CLAwSoN,
Committee j. w. MARINER,
JNo B. COOPER.
By order of the Lodge,
JOHN MlLLAwAY, Sec'y.
SMYRNA June q 1874