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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29
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LOCAL NEWS.
The Camp meeting in Tolson's Grove, Prince
Georges county, opposite this city, is largely
attended, snd among those present are some
Alexand1ians. It is the first assemblage OF
the kind held in that county for four years. A
large number Of ministers are IN attendance
and happy termination Of the meeting is
confidently expected.
Postmaster General Dennlson yesterday or
dered the following
Reopen the Office at Anna, Fairfax county,
Va. change name to ''Lewensvllle, and ap-
noint Frank II. Janney postmaster, vice H.
Vienna Fairfax county. Va, Josiah B.
Bowman postmaster, vice VIM Hendrick.
White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier county,
VIM. B. Calwell postmaster, vice }. Hum
At University of Virginia Albemarle coun-
~, Va, appoint David Vandegrift postmaster,
vice VIM. Wentenbaker.
At Waynesborough, Augusta county, ap.
point B. NJ. Lives postmaster, vice John "
Reeder
.1rr
The bed chamber of Mr., Simon Waterman,
over his clothing store, on King street, was
entered by burglars last night, while the faml-
" were all asleep, and pocket book containing
about two hundred dollars, safe key and key
Of the gate stolen from the pocket of his pant
aloons which had been wrapped up and put
under the pillow of the bed in which Mr.. W.
vas sleeping. No clue to the robbery has beer
obtained. Mr.. Wis very anxious to get the
kew of his safe, and will make no enquiries if
it is returned to him.
Green's Mansion House, having been tho
roughly repaired and reftted, will be opened
for the accommodation of the public on Mon
day, the 4th proximo Messrs. Sanders and
Maddox are the lessees. The house is fur
nishea in superior style, and is in all respects
first class hotel. The popular Mr.. Lucas is the
lessee of the Bar and the Billiard Saloon.
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A rencounter occurred on the train coming
from Gordonsville to this city, on Saturday
last, between former member Of Moseby' S
command, and T. S. soldier, in which the
latter was severely handled.
A distressing sight was witnessed on Prince
street, this morning, carly-A well dressed
female laid on cellar door, SO intoxicated as
to be unable to walk, or even move.
j. H. Hudson has been appointed u. 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Y BY virtue Of q uth ority from John 0: Hill
and Matilda NJ Hardy, the subscriber will sell
at private sale TRAC9' OF LAND in Prince
Georges county, Maryland containing Three
Hundred and Sixty-Seven and-a-half acres,
more on less; This tract Of land is about one
mile from Brandy.wine Post Office, and about
the Same distance from Ives Steam Saw Mill.
is heavily wooded, and has an abundance of
fine water. ...E
The improvements consist of a Dwell { g5s.5
LING HOUSE, Barn, Stable Corn House .l#f#
and q small Apple Orchard.
Terms are one-half in cash and the balance
in one and Two years, with interest on the de-
ferred instalments from day Of sale. Possession
will be given on the ]st Of january, 1866 Per-
sons desiring to purchase real estate are request
ed to examine the premises,
SAMUEL B. HANCE.
n. B-If the above land is not sold at private
sale before Wednesday, the 9Th day Of Septem-
Der, 1865, it will be offered on that day at the
hour Of II o. clock NJ at public sale S. B. r.
Prince Georges county, Nd, aug 14-2awts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29

The Excursion Of the St. Mary's Church
Sunday School, to-day, was we'll attended.
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For Sale and Rent.
GARDEN LOTS FOR |
9 SAT,E

SALE.
/ have some four LOTS of the Clish Farm
yet to sell, containing from 70 to 81 acres
each, running from Cameron Run to Fort
Lyons, within one and half miles Of AleNan-
dria, Va, well situated and valuable for garden
will also sell a BUILDING LOT in Alex
andra, on the west side Of Fayette about 100
feet from King street, 20 by 125 feet-running
back to an open court rs feet wide.
For further information apply to
ELIZABETH HARRISON.
Executrix Of JOHN D. HARRISON,
Deceased at IS Queen Street,
jy 15-2aw Alexandra: va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29

DY virtue Of a deed Of trust executed By
u Richard @. Srrith, and recorded among the
land records Of Alexan4ria County, in LibeI
T, No 5, page Il; will offer for sale 4 LOT
OF GROUND in the city Of Alexandria,
Va, bounded as follows Beginning on Strand
street IS feet 3! inches, to the south Of Frank
lin street, running thence sOuthWardly with the
Strand and bounding thence 80 feet Il inches,
to the lot of James Keith, thence with that line
eastwardly into the river Potomac. crossing q
landing place 80 feet wide, coyeDanted by the
proprietOrs Of the wharf, Of which the premises
were part, to be left forever open on & pas
sage along the wharf and Landing Place, then
northwardly with . line parallel with Strand
Street, 46 feet, r. inches and thence Westward
~ in a straight line to the Beginning Terms
Cash.
Sale will take place on Wcdncsdoy, the 9th
dag Of September, 1866 at at y NJ. in front
Of the Mayors Office, Alexandria, Va.
jy l4-2aWts JAS. ?. SMITH. Trustee.
OALEOF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
X I offer for sale TWO LOTS, on the west
side Of Pitt street, between Gibbon and Frank
lin streets
lst Lot fronting 113 feet inches on Pitt st.,
and running back l13 feet 5 inches.
I'd Lot adjoining, fronting 81 feet ] inch and
fss.a running ba OK 1l3 feet inches Both lots
Z4:a have franz dwellings, thereon. If not sold
at private sale they will be offered at public
auction, on the 9Th day Of September. 1865, at
IL M, in front Of the Mayors office, For terms
apply to @. W. WATTLES,
aug 5-2aWts Attorney at Law. 127 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29

Candidates FIR the vacancies on the Magis
tra,es' bench il will be seen, are announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29

j. II. Hudson has been appointed j. 5.
Assessor torthe First District Of Virginia, in
the place of R. ". P Garnett, who lately
held that office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29

VIM. E. Griffin has been appointed Post
master at Piscataway, Prince Georges county;
Nd, in the place of James Fl. Griffin, decd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29

A distressing sight was witnessed on Prince
street, this morning, carly-A well dressed
female laid on a cellar door, so intoxicated as
to be unable to walk, or even move.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29

Green's Mansion House, having been tho
roughly repaired and reftted, will be opened
for the accommodation of the public on Mon
day, the 4th proximo. Messrs. Sanders and
Maddox are the lessees The house is fur
nishea in superior style, and is in all respects
first class hotel. The popular Mr.. Lucas is the
lessee Of the Bar and the Billiard Saloon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29

The County Court Of Fauquier, commenced
its session yesterday. A large number OF the
citizens of the county and many strangers were
IN attendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29

A rencounter occurred on the train coming
from Gordonsville to this city, on Saturday
last, between former member OF Moseby' S
command, and y. S. soldier, in which the
latter was severely handled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29

The weather to-day was cloudy and rainy
and rain is now much wanted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29

The Camp meeting in folsom Grove Prince
Georges county, opposite this city, is largely
attended, snd among those present are some
Alexand1ians. It is the first assemblage OF
the kind held in that county for four years. A
large number of ministers are IN attendance
and happy termination OF the meeting IS
confidently expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-29

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE-
X I offer for sale TWO LOTS, on the west
side Of Pitt street, between Gibbon and Frank
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DIED.

sumption, after lingering illness, which h
bore with Christian resignation, AMEs
MARONY, aged As years. ~ The friends
of the deceased are respectfully invited to At
tend the funeral from his late residence, NO;
II. Prince street, o.morrow "wednesday at 3
o'clock P. M Washington Star please copy.j
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HEADQUARTERS MILITARY GOVERNOR

HEADQUARTERS MILITARY GOVERNOR,
No. 7, North Fairfax Street:
ALEXANDRIA, VA, January 3lst, 1866
A IL persons without visible and respectable
N means Of support are notified that the
Chief of Military Police has been instructed to
arrest and imprison all such found in the city
of Alexandria after the first day Of February
proximo. BY Command OF
Brig. Gen'l SLOUGH,
MARVIN P. FISHER,
ian 31~-3t Captain and a. A ~ y:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-31
iCONMUNICATED.

SKATING MANIA Splendid ice, beau,iiul
weather, exciting exercise, infinite amuse
ment, and last, though not least sun beam
ing smiles of the fair, attracted, yesterday,
to Hunting Greek, a greater crowd than has
yet congregated at this, for the nonce, popu-
lar resort. Indeed such has been the mania
ter skating, that
Those skate now that never did before,
And those that did now skate the more.
Not to have been skating, and had tumble
is the exception and not the rule heTeahoutS;
many in their efforts to maintain OF regain theis
perpendicular, having fully, but amusingly
realized that
.s'Who stands upon slippery place,
Makes nice Of no rude hold to stay them up
Don't she skate pretsily! Oh, | wish |
could skate like herr were exclamat lions Of
many fair ones, In reference to others OF the
pentler sex, whose facile moyem ents, sans
crinoline, afforded much qualification TO o.
servers.
To-day, despite the mud, gives promise Of
another cheerful crowd at the creek, the mum
Der IN attendance yesterday being estima ted by
thousands,
A. G. Burroughs, clerk in the office OF the
COmDCEOlltE vi LUS SuilCACy1 All - ooh1lS'"'
was Yesterday afternoon shot ct twice, and
killed, by young woman named Mary Harris.
She waited for him in the hall Of the Treasury
Department, and as he was coming from ais
room, fred at and killed him. She remained
without attempting to escape, acknowledged
the deed, and was committed to jail She
stated at first that she killed him because be
had failed to redeem his promise OF marriage
to her, and had married another person; bue
added that she was virtuous; subsequently she
said that deceased had betrayed her. taken her
from home and friends, placed her IL house
of i'll fame in Chicago, and therefore she had
determined upon this deed. For this purposa
she had purchased the pistol in Chicago, and
had arrived in W ashington on the morning OF
yesterday The affair has caused much ex~
element in Washington.
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SOUTHERN NEWS.

General Hardee has issued an order directing
General Hill to notify the municipal authorities
at Augusta to have the cotton stored there
removed to place Of security under penalty
Of havingit burned in case Of the advance Of
Sherman on that city.
In response to a joint resolution Of the
Confederate Congress, Mr.. Davis has appointed
the 10th day Of March next as day or fasting,
humiliation and prayer.
General Beauregard has made demand
upon some of the counties on the Georgia Rail
road for one thousand slaves, to repair the road
from Greensborough to Atlanta.
The Charleston Mercury calls upon the
people of that State to brace themselves for
great and desperate undertakings. It demands
that every thing, from Combahee to Charles
ton, and from Charleston to Branchvill; shall
be promptly stripped for fight.
The report that the Tallahassee had been
capture while attempting to run into the Cape
Fear rveris discredited by the War Depart
ment.
Gen Gusts Lee has been made major
general, and assigned to the command of a
division on the north side of the James.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-31
Chr Alezandria Gazftte
TUESDAY EVENING, JAN. 3D..

-
NEWS BY T0-DAY's MAIL
The 81. 8. Secretary of War, transmits .
report showing Cd the first OF January, SIXTY
six major generals and two hundred and sixty
seven brigadier generals in service, making a
total Of three hundred and thirty three
generals. Of these, two hundred brlga
diers and forty five major generals are in
actual command Eight major generals and
twelve brigadier generals are waiting orders.
One major general and fourteen brigadier gen.
ersls are off duty in consequence OF wounds or
or sickness.
The Philadelphia Ledger says that there is
more truth than poetry in the somewhat start
ling announcement via San Francisco, that
Dr. Gwin has been made yiceroy BY the
Emperor Macmillan, and that the latter has
coded to France belt Of Mexican territory,
extending from the Gulf to the Pacific
The Little Rock Democrats statement that
the election of W. D. Snow, to the United
States Senate by the Legislature of Arkansas
was a farce, is proven to be untrue. He was
legally elected by more than quorum OF the
present General Assembly
The New York Herald publishes what it
calls complete roster Of the Confederate ar
mics. The figures show that the full strength
of the Confederates is one hundred and sixty
eight thousand nine hundred and fifty men of
all arms. These forces are scattered from the
IL. O.1 ~ no GpfI IN
coast to the Indian territories
An arrangement has been made whereby
such prisoners Of war, both North and South,
as have been put either in close confinement,
in cells or in irons, are to be released, sent to
Fortress Monroe, and held subject to the
orders OF Col Milford, as agent for the
exchange Of prisoners.
Messrs. Richardson and Brown, who escaped
from Salisbury prison, appeared before the
Committee on the Conduct of the War; yester-
day, testifyiDg to alleged cruelties committed
upon Federal prisoners and their privations
and suferings.
Secretary Fessenden yesterday concluded an
arrangement by which the n anagement OF the
seven and three tenths currency loan passes,
after to-day, into the hands Of Messrs. Jay
Cooke & Co.
Several prominent politicians from the
Northern, Eastern, and Western States are
now in Washington to press the expediency of
the policy of reconstructing the Cabinet.
Several Confederates belonging to Whites
command, are reported to have been cap
tured last Saturday near Poolesyille, Md
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-31

Gen. Gusts Lee has been made MAJOR
general, and assigned to the command Of a
division on the north side Of the James.
FOREIGN NEWS.
English dates to the 10th have been receiv
ed by the Peruvian. The subject of the ex-
tension Of the right of voting in England was
much discussed. American affairs are COM
mented on, and generally regarded as without
the pale of European intervention. It is
said that Prince Napoleon is to be Regent of
France, in case of the death of the Emperor.
Extensive orders for Confederate Amy cloth
ing have lately been executed in Liverpool. A
heavy gale lately prevailed in England, which
did much damage. Paraguay has declared
war against Brazil, it is said Capt Corbett,
commander of the Confederate steamer Sea
King, alias Shenandoah, has been committed
for trial on the charge of violating the foreign
enlistment act
u, S. CONGRESS In the Senate, yesterday,
Mr. Sherman reported the joint resolution rel
alive to the tax on printing paper with an
amendment fixing the rate of duty at Is per ct.
Mr.. Davis resolution for standing committee
on the corruption of government officers was
taken up, and Mr. Hale made various charges
of fraud in the Navy Department The re-
taliatory resolutions were next discussed up to
the hour of adjournment
In the House resolution increasing the
pay of government employees in the District
of Columbia, and of members OF Congress SO
per cent. was referred to the committee of
ways and means A resolution thanking the
President for the removal of Gen. Butler was
tabled-yeas 81, nays 43. The naval appre
pria;ion was then considered
The New York Tribune quotes from re
cent letter from General Sherman, in which he
says, in response seemingly to a suggestion
that he might be the Democratic candidate tor
next Presidency, that he is not qualified for
civil Office, and does not desire it, and repeats
q remark he once made to gentleman In CAL
ifornia, when spoken to about running for Of
flee in San Fran cisco-that he had not been to
the penitentisry and consequently had no train
ing for the business"
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-11-02

Last night but ESQ Of the renowned lTDa r.-.--
AANlSTOWSKI BALLET TROIPF
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The market has become settled prices
steady, with 6 steady business doing. The
drought in the Eestern State, has been re-
iieFed, and production is going forward
more rapidly. Z he demand from the South
snd West is good. Prin are active and
frm. There is no prospect Of stock accu-
mulatiDg. The scauty receipts are all
wanted, and sales are moderate only from
want of supply The demand for sheet gs
and shirtings has been steady, and sufficient
70 absorb all the receipts, which are still
limited. better supply is expected next
month. Drills are more active, and have
advanced. Stripes are less sctive, prices
steady, stock small. Denims are in moder-
ate demand. Ginghams are in good request,
aud steady. The greatest activity prevails
in mousselines de aine, which are wanted
Of al, qualities, They take the piaee Of
prints 70 a great extent, and are compara-
lively moderate in prices. Shawls also have
become very active. Prices are firm The
stock IS much reduced. In broadclolhs
steady business has been doing. Prices are
firm snd stocks light. Heavy fancy eaasi-
meres are very brisk, % good and steady
prices. Dark colors are most wanted. Sat
NETS are also very active. Pricgs are buoy
ant, and stocks small. Flannels ave much
wanted aud firm. Blankets are rather lesy-
er. Foreign dress ftbrics are rather lower.
especially The lower qualities, Choice STYLES
Of the finer qualities are in good request.
French meripoes and delaines are little
less IN price, and silks sre more freely offer
ing. Tho market is rather Ove1stocked, ex-
cept Of hne woolens, which are well sus-
tanned, and are m good demand. The sales
az auction OF British, French and German
dress goo IS, silks, shawls, cassimeres and
fine cloths have been large and attracti se.
The merlnOes and delaines OF superior stvle
end manufacture fetched good prices. In
terior goods are heavy .-IHdcpeHdeuf.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-11-02

The adoption by Macmillan Of native
Mexican as his heir 10 the throne Of Mexico
b an act which will take the world BIZ sur-
Prise. Few, We venture 90 ssy, in spscu-
latmg upon the future fate Of the Empire.
had thought of such contingency, aud few,
We believe. will hesitate 10 acknowledge
thsi the act Is highly creditable 10 the states
manship of Maxim liau.
Even those who are unwilling 10 palliate
the origin Of the Empire must acknowledge
the earnest efforts made by Macmillan 10
conriliats the minds Vi the Liberal Mexi-
cans by wise reforms, and 10 appear S. the
most pstriotic of She inhabitants Of the En-
pire. Whatever the motives for this course
Of acti may have been, whether they
sprang from the desire 20 become popular,
or 20 be the reformer and bsnefactor OF the
country, in which he has gained q foothold
by foreign bayonets, that such has been his
course is indispuiahle. The Imperial Gov
eminent has made praise worthy efforts for
the dcveippmeat of the vast resources Of the
country, which viii rebound 10 its lasting
benefit whesher the Empire shall main
tam itself OF be overthrowu.
Next 20 the endesvor % promote the ma
tetial progress Of the country, it has been
the aim OF MsNimiliAn 20 conso idate the
still heterogeneous elements Of the popula-
ton into one Mexican nationality, aud 10
secure for himself in history the glory of
having arrested, by the creation Of a strong
Mexican nation, the further absorption OF
Mexican territory by the advancing Anglo
Saxon race. HIS speeches and public de
clarations IN honor o. the heroes Of Mex
can independence were telling proofs Of this
design. The adoption of & Mexican as his
heir is the most important step that could
he taken 60 this END, and no selection could
have been made significant than that Of an
: urbide The st.opg objections which
thou sads Of Liberal MeNicans natural y
entertain against the rule OF the foreigners,
however beuchccnt, will now cease win the
death OF the child css Maximihsu, and the
cuoilict OF parties viii be narrowed down 90
the preference for mcnarchical OF repuhh-
csu form Of government.
While the adoption of a Mexican is q con-
ccssion 90 the uationsl feeling, tho prefer
mcut Of a citizen 70 member Of q princcly
house is new bid for the Cancellation o. The
Liberals. u is meant as on intimation that
the Emperor attributes greater importance
10 the friendly disposition of the Mexican
people Than tostrengthening his connections
with she "a nicely families Of Europe
Whether, however, the effect Of this new
move Udl sufficiently strengthen the Em-
pure % make % permanent iustitsuop, the
future clone can revezl.-N y. T.-i5aac.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-11-02
Important 10 Cabinet Makers-.m-
ternal Revenue Decision.
The following letter has been received nv
me assessor OF Internal Revenue f,r ~
third district of Maryland;
'IRHksURY nrprp-,rr,

me iuLioMlng letter has been received d,
ne assessor Of Internal Revep1e for tb,
third district Of Maryland;
TREASURY DRPERrNryr.
OFFlcE OF INTERNAL REvENur.
hAsHlSeTok, Oct 20, 1865 !
one enclosure in relation "a turnit,,re hs.
been received. 10
I'm answer, have to saw. that thu Nan,
iaeturer is liable 10 a duty of SIX per ca,,t
on me eniue value Of an furniture dr.
eiuaihg mattresses, feather bedding. bp.
Ieausi tables, wasnstands, chairs, etc..l he
.lAEes, when the sane is sold. or removal
for sale, use OF delivery.
when ne buys articles Of furniture on
WRich the duty has been paid. and ruora
completely finishes and its them for t,s,. -
sale by uPholstering, painting. vsrpising
oiling, ETC., he is lishle % a uut, Of 81, ~,
cent. on the Increased value only Thereof
"No deduction can be allowed on ne sale
Of marble top furniture for the cost OF he
marble tops, though the duty may have
been paid thereon
"hen piece Of Carving becomes a pnrt
OF an article Of furniture on which no duty
mas oeeh paid ats value cannot be deducted
non me value 81 such article Of furniture.
though the duty may have been pajd on he
fisce OF carving.
ne increased value given an article by
finishing is the price ct which il ia sola. le.ss
the cost Of the original srtic e before finish.
ing.
For example; A cabinet maker buvs
'olean on which the duty ha, been paid.
loI tweu'y dollars, paints, sarnishes, OF
etaer wise more completely finishes It, and
sela " ior thirty collars. The increased
sue q the bureau Is ten dollars.
hen a manufacturer buys an article
~ .' N-.,eh me duty has been paid and sells
- ne same condition they were in
49, - oeusht' ne is not required b. return
~ ~ uiae'Ures; but Wheu such sales
Is liable 10 dealers license
II 0elievs az the questions raised in the
letter enclosed BY yours A. ~ sile
Very respectfully, - e'''''
r. a. hoLLlSs, Cornnissions- -