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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

ORANGE 4 ALEXANDRIA R. R.-The Board
Of Public Works, consisting Of Gov. Pelrpoint,
the Auditor ofPub|ic Accounts aud the Treas
urer Of the Commonwealth, met last week and
after a full interchange CT opinions On the varl-
Gus vexed questions, arising out Of tbs peculiar
condition Of the Orange and Alexandria rail
road company, the Board determined to call a
meeting of stockholders Of The road, to be held
in Alexandra, On the sixth day Of March next.
A State Proxy was appointed, the names OF
the gentlemen comprising which, have already
been published. The Proxy have been COM
mlissioned. The following gentlemen were APP
pointed State directors: John &. Meem, OF
Lynchburg; R, II. Cunningham, ofCulpeper,
and L. 3. Williams, Of Orange. a large at.
tendance OF stockholders is expected here on
the day appointed for the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

4 sufficient depth Of water has been admit
ted into the {. & O. Canal to enable the mills
to resume operations IL Georgetown to-day.
This will have the effect to increase the stock
Of -four in market, which for some time past
has been limited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05
Hotels and Restaurants.
MAGNOLIA HOUSE
COR. OF DUKE AND COLUMBUS SITS:
ALEXANDRIA. w.

The proprietor Of this Convenient and pleas
antly located Hotel begs leave to call the atteal-
ton Of the public TO his reduced rates OF prices,
as follows
TRANSIENT BOARDERS, &2par day
PERMANENT Boa RIDERS, with single
rooms. FROM s. to $40 ger week, according 10
size and location OF room. Room with double
bed for two gentleman, from So to s. per week
e:Cn.
ccssary for the com forts OF q home, and q p]en-
tiful suDpIr of the best the market can afford.
Choice WINES, LIQUORS. @EGAh:': &c.
always or hand.
1 CHALLENGE COMPETITION.
Give HE Il call.
r. FREDERICK: Proprietor,
ian 5-3n1 Magnolia House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

The large brick warehouse, at the foot Of
King street, occupied just before the war ny
Messrs. Humphreys & TaIjaterro, has been sold
by MI. J. K. Marshall to james Broadus toG
So, O5O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

We have seer 10 many ct our Virginia Tx
changes notices Of the Price Current Letter.
sheet, published weekly by the leading business
men Of this city. They all speak in compli-
meutary terms Of the enterprise and energy
thus displayed, and argue from it an increase
Of trade in the approaching spring. The coun-
try people with whom they have con7ersed
seem highly pleased with this manifestation OF
the attention with which they are treated by
our merchants, aud are grateful for the advau-
taeeS thus afforded then, by q correct weekly
Statement OF the markets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

The bill for the charter Of the proposed rail
road from Washington TO Point. Lookout pas
sed the Maryland Legislature Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05
~A
GOLD.
4 TTEN TION! Att E n y!
GREAT

The undersigned begs leave to inform the cit
liens Of Alexandria and vicinity, that he IS sell
ing his entire stock, consisting OF
DRY GOODS,
BOOTS AND SHOES.
atand below cost, as he positively intends closing
business by the 18th OF March.
He will sell you
Calicoes, best quality, fcom23 to 26 cts, worth
80 cents.
Muslin Delaines from 30 to 80 cts, worth sc.
Cotton and Silk Poplins, less than cost.
Black Alapacas at IS cts, worth 70 cts.
All Wool Flannels from 40 cts. and upwards.
French Merinoes: best quality: from SLID to
51.3T, worth s..
Bleachcd Cottons at = cts. and upwards
Brown Cottons % CTS. and upwards; L&d'eS
Morocco Boots from 81. IS to52.23; Boys Boots
from Sl.30 to SITS, and It great many oGhcr
things too numerous 70 mention.
Ne BAR persons indebted to he will please
call as soon az practicable and and make Settle
ment VIVA. SILVERMAN,
No. 222!, King street.
Ind door from Alfred.
Ny storewil be closed every Saturday.
-, I II I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

Cassia Lodge, at Woodstock, has passed
resolutions of respect for the memory OF the
late Henry s. Wunder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

In the Virginia House Of Delegates, On Fri
day, Mr.. English presented a bill incorporating
the Friendship Fire Company Of Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

The raids upon fences in the suburbs Of the
city are getting worse and worse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05
NEW WOOD YARD.

NEW WOOD YARD.
Mr.. J. JOHNSTON having opened a WOOD
YARD on HENRY STREET, between King
and Cameron: is prepared TO offer the best sea
Of cord to one hundred cords, at
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
Seasoned Pine Wood. 80. delivered .".."".S6 81
Seasoned ........... !.oV
ian Is Inf y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

INVOKING TOBACCO.
= \ priE1e article in Barrels, just received
'''0 y ~'''~ MATTHEWS s. LOVING,
ian M-tf No. /, Janney's Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

Arrangements are being perfected by the
Mayor for the speedy opening Of the Soup
House, from which there will be daily issued to
the destitute Of our city plentiful supplies Of
good and nourishing soup, This charitable OBJ
ject would be commenced at once, but for the
difficulty experienced in procuring a suitable
building. We understand, however, that the
present week will not elapse before operations
begin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

The river, which owing to the comparatively
mild weather prevailing last week, had become
to]erably clear Of ice, was frozen over again last
night, and was this morning completely
blocked up, with the exception Of the track
made by the mail boat, and kept open between
this city and Washington by the trips Of the
Wmnissimmit and Collyer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

NTALTBY HOUSE,
ll i. 3. MILLER, Proprietor.
PRAG'T STREET. BALTINORE. ED.
This house having been latcl.y thoroughly
RE-FITTED AND kE-FURNiSHED,
renders It's accommodations second to none in
the city. mug LILY
NT ANSION HOUSE RESTAURANT,
S No, -, North Fairfax street.
Z ~ TIT = z 7 r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

I1- No, Is, North Fairfax street.
r. 7. LUCAS. PROPRIETOR.
Ladies and gentlemen will meet with every
accommodation pertaining to such RI establish
ment.
\ CHOICE variety ofMEATS, with pQULTRY,
OYSTERS. &C., including every de!icacy the
markets afford. viii be prepared by profession
al cooks, md served BY polite and attentive
walters and at reasonable prices
ICE CREAMS and PA~TRlES will be Of
hyperion quality.
The wine vaults sill be stocked with q select
assortment OF WINES. ALES, &c.
The Restaurant and Saloon vii! be open at
al hours. Particular attention will be given to
orders from families and parties wishing dinner
or SUPPER. @iiG, "V-C!
yETHEELW RIGHT&R LACNSMIIHING
We, the undersigned, hereby give notice to
the public that having established the above
business at est End: are prepared - re"riVa al!
orders in that lire, such IS VIEW WORK. ana
requiring Carriages and Wagons.
All kinds OF agriculture! Implements made
and re:,ai cd.
"art;cuia: attention given 70 Horse ~%hoeing.
All orders executed with ncarne>s and dis
patch, and on the most rc*snnaola te'I,S
G. HUiFiSII,
dec G-eo2n GEO. ". HNAT
NOR RENT. TIE STORE 4: the =. v.
T. corner OF fixing and Fairfax streets Posses
sion can be given nnmedi"toIy, Apply - 'eu-
TeUUYS ANN 5IlUTS. BOOTS MY
- SHOES! Now is the limc # .y"u want
Bargains I have q fine stock Of Boots &nd
Shoes, Of I'LL kinds. which will be -oij "lr"p,-
Also, a large stock of ladies &!d N!a>r> b"I+-
ers. which vii! be sid very ctea!, Ia:' u.c
cHAninr for T,ur,"Ives AT X" - N;ns : cr:.
sep27-H .jN!i> :. "|A:%>.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

The next halfsession ofthis BOARDING and
pay SCHOOL, will N on THURS
DA I, February Sth. For terms. and further
particulars address Miss E.. 3. CARRIER,
Alexandria. Va. fa 1-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-05

session to commence on Monday; Feb. 18th
1T no. 10, south Fairfox st jun 3l-c91m
q l.. FOWELL'S SCHOOL.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-07-25
"A Medal Railroad.

''Crocus." the facetious correspondent
of the Pishole Record, writes to that pa:
per from Richmond, Va, and thus de-
scribed the medium of transportation:
We came BY the way Of the Orange,
Lemon & Alexandria Railroad; and
would say to persona who are tired of
life, and in hurry to get through-try
this line. You leave Washington in the
evening, and as q general thing will ar.
rive In Heaven or Richmond the next
day. Every train is provided with q
surgeon, undertaken, amputating table
and other Injuries. Besides these it has
some of the finest collins / ever expect to
see. Hospitals are established along
the entire route, and in case of fatal
accidents the bodies of strangers are inn
mediately embalmed. The arrange
ments are so perfect and accidents so
sure on this road, that many persons
have their limbs taken off and get en-.
balmed before starting, to avoid delay
while on the cars. ai1s5I MOI ada
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-07-25
National Union Convention.

At a meeting OF the Conservative Central
Committee for the State of West Virginia, held
at the Club Room in the City Of Wheeling on
Tuesday evening, July. 18th, 1866, the fol
lowing preamble and res0lutiort were adopted
WHEREAS, A National Union Convention has
been called to meet in the city of Philadelphia,
on the 18th day of August next, to devise meas.
ures TO preSei &c The National Union, to utndieate
the SR6cicncU Of oar National Constitution, TO
quurd the States from covert attempts to deprive
Them Of their true position in tbs Union, and to
brine f0qefhcr those lrhO are ttT1natttraly SepdT-
oted :" 10 which Convention THE PEOPLE OF the
several States and Of each Congressional Dis
trict have been invited 10 send delegates; And
WHEREAS, This Committee do cordially ap.
prove of the object and principles set forth in
the call for said Convention as above euumer-
ated Therefore, - ...-
ReSolved, That the people of the First Con.
gressional District OF this State be requested to
meet in Mass Convention, in the City of Wheel
ing, Oh Tuesday the 3lst day of July, at 2
o'clock, T. NJ, for the purpose of selecting
FOUR delegates from this District TO said Ma
tional Convention.
A the people of the Third Congressional Dis.
trict have already taken steps TO appoint their
delegates to said ouventieu, ii was deemed in
eXpeaient to make any recommendation rela.
tive 10 their selection of Representatives.
The Committee appointed the following gen
uemen, delegates TO represent the State
at large in said National Convention John
Hall of Mason General John j. Jackson
Of Wood Lewis Rnffnsr, of Kanawha; Thomas
Sweeney OF Ohio +. w. Andrews, OF Berkely !;
John 5. BuTdett, of Taylor; Henry 5. Walker,
Of Harrison; Henry H Withers, of Lewis.
n LAMB, Chairman,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-07-25
.Io.e nan.eiene &c Mercy.

J. Hardly a day passes but the Secretary
of the Treasury is in receipt nom anon
ymous sources, of sums of moneyyarylng
in size from ten cent fractional cur
renoy note to five thousand dollars IN
lG6ysrnhsns funds MANY Of I these
anonymous communications are UNDUE
and interesting, the writer's alleging for
their delinquency various reasons. Most
of this restitution or conscience money"
comes from former officers OF the army
and others who, through the mistakes OF
discussing officers, were eYerpald, and 9
considerable amount has been forwarded
from the South since the close OF the
war by former officials of the Govern
ment, to which they were at the begin
ming Of the rebellion indebted. Catholic
priests have also been instrumental In
the restitution of large sums OF money
of this character. The fund has nnaiiy
reached a very handsome figure, and ID
being daily augmented by contributions
from different sources, The following
is q copy of letter received by the
Secretary, inclosing $1,000: rgr.'i d, ao
"BosToN, July 14.-Inclosed are 81 900.
Please place the sum to the credit OF the
United States Treasury. 1t is the bal
ance of my Indebtedness to the United
States Internal Revenue Department. /
RENTED 81 500 some weeks since p 4
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-07-25
/ From the Baltimore Gauette,l

The radical Journals are rejoicing ex.
ceedingly over the late preceedings OF
what is called. the LegislatHreof Ienne$
see, and the ssubseduent action OF Com
gress recognizing that State as member
of the Federal Union. That. BrownloW
il yY6yernor ofTennessee merely through
ina efficacy of Federal bayonetCthat
tbe present. Legislature was installed al,
power by the sword-that the men VINO
claim to represent the State IN Congress
bring only the credentials OF force ana
fraud, and that the massrof the people
have never been consulted or consldereo
by their despotic rulers, but are known
to be bitterly opposed to those VINO gov
ern them and to the arbitrary system uh-
der which they live-all these. are 1acI 8
which the exultant radicals know III
we'll. That the last constitutional
amendment proposed by Congress has
been fairly accepted by the. State OF
Tennessee, or that majority of her peo-.
Me would consent to ,ratify it no hol-
ast man believes. But these are con-
alterations which it is idle to expect the
mira radicals to defer to. The majority
in Congress, bent upon obtaining absc-
lutte control of the country has manifest
ed its determination to achieve its pur-
pose by any means, whether fair or foul,
1t has avowed It's its intention of esta1-
fishing the political equality of the two
races in the South, and almost every
leading radical politician in Congress
has explicitly admitted that the propose q
Constitutional amendment was frame d
and passed with q view to promote that
policy. Some Of them desired that Con-
rress should approach its ends more
directly, but they consented to vote for
the Constitutional amendment because,
though they conld not procure the adop.
ton of their own policy, it was concedt d
by every one that the bill was a prelim-
mary measure to the ultimate enforce
ment of universal suffrage on the
South. Such being the real objects OF
the amendment, it was obvious that 1t
would be altogether repugnant to the
Southern States, and that violence or
trickery alonecould induce them toglye II
an apparent sanction. In Tennessee IL
has required combination OF both. l u
the ''bogus" Legislature ffty.slx votes
constitute quorum, and only fifty. four
were present, But two other members
had been arrested for refusing to partil-
ipate in any Legislative proceedings,
and were then in custody. These two
were regarded, however, as being part
and parcel of fair, legitimate quorum
of the House, and the ffty-four took up
the constitutional amendment and d.
clared it accepted by vote of forty
three to eleven Then all the ultra pl-
triots hypocritically congratulated the
country on liberalization, by the State
of Tennessee, of an act which disfran-
chises large proportion of her white
population, and is to be used as step,
ping-stone by The advocates of negro
suffrage, and they profess to. feel inl-
mensely grateful that the people of that
State have given such sincere evidence
of their loyalty
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-07-25
CnuniK Convention,

At a meeting of the Democratic and Conserv'
ative Central Committee OF Ohio county, held at
the Club Room on Saturday the l4th inst the
following Resolutions were adopted: ..E,
Resolced That Primary Meetings in the vari.
GUS Townships be held on SATURDAY the
18th of AUGUST, at O'CLOCK LOCK. Z. M IN IN the the
GIN Townships, to appoint Five Delegates in
each Township, to attend the County Conven'
ton on the 18th of August. -
Resolved, That a COUNTY CONVENTION
he held at the COURT HOUSE in the CITY OF
DAY the 18th DAY OF &UGUsM @ % Nominate SAh
candidates for County Officers, and to appoint
DELEGATES to tho State Convention to be held at
Parkersburg on the odd of August. Dbl.
Resolred, That committee OF three be ap'
pointed to confer with the State Executive
Committee, in selecting delegates to attend the
National Convention to be held at the city OF
Philadelphia on the l4th day OF August next to
represent this Congressional, District in said
Convention.
PesoIrcd That these proceedings be published
the Daily and Weekly Register, and Der Ar
better Freund. VIM. Z. HANDLAN,
Chairman.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-07-25
DrMnkenucss Among Women

The Round Table publishes q startling
article upon drunkenness among wuiaeu
IL says the vice is prevalent among fash
ionable ladies. aud that some of the NEST
elegant of them will pass this sumro,r
not at Saratoga or Newport as usual, but
at an asylum for inebrlates The writer
intimates that the vice of fashionable
drinking is now more prevalent among
the ladies than among the gentlemcn of
this country, that certain dreSsmakers
make it point to furnish their custom
ers with drink, while in some stores bot.
ties of wine are also kept on hand for
lady shoppers, and in others the mer.
chants allow their boys TO GO to the near
est bar room for liquor when ladies de.
sire it Whisky and brandy are tho IA
vorite drinks of these ladies, and as some
OF tho saloons they frequent do not have
these liquors on the bill of fare neat
little sign" If you do not see what You
want, ask for it," gives the hint to the
initiated. Iu dressmakers' bills the sig
nlhcant item small trimmings" often
covers NJ the expense of liquors which
the lady has ordered through the mo.
diste who panders to her vitiated taste,
while at the watering places n bride to
the waiter procures secret supply of
liquor, which by the conuivance of the
landlord, is charged as extra luncheous.
II Is asserted that girls, of eighteen,
daughters of most respectable New York
!hetchants, have been seen grossly in
%. eoS,cated in Broadway stages andlppop
Ine puolic streets, and that no superior
NY OF intellect or social position is suffi-
c'ent to guard lady against this vice
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-07-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
State Convention.

The citizens of this State who are opposed
to the radical party are requested to meet IN
their respective counties, or townships, at suca
time as they may deem most expedient and
select delegates to represent their county IN
State Convention to be held in PARkEks-
BURG, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST q at
ten o'clock a. NJ. for the purpose OF nominating
candidates for State Offices. n.,., .. -. t-
Where there is danger that public meetings
may be interrupted by violence, we recon-
mend that delegates be designated by written
appointment signed by the voters. .i .-
We also recommend that the delegates from
each Congressional District be authorized to
nominate a candidate for Congress- at the State
Convention.
By order of the State Executive Committee
D. LAMB, Chairman.
O. s. LONG, Secretary.
wheeling June'2i. 1865 ~,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-07-25

- 4
wrong. If wsbe but tre toOursslves,
true to our principles, and true to the
great ceuse & constitutional govern
ment whose banner we uplift, every YES
tige of public wreng will disappear be-
fore our calm, steady and irresistible
march, the blessings of national pros
perity and individual happiness will l-s pc
the proud trophies Of our triumph end .
the iron framework of great system OF
fraud and folly will be broken and scat ca
tered, leaving only it's crumbliing ruins u 81
like the decaying columns Of fallep
heather temple, as the relics OF DEAD
depravity, the mementoes of persisted
iniuuity
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-07-25
A CORRESPONDENT at Athens, Ter

A CORRESPONDENT at Athens, Tenn,
gives the following description of what
he styles the largest girl in the world
she lives at Sweetwater, Tenn wei hs
one hundred and twenty-five pounds,
aud is uamed Alice Leory Leath She is
five years old, hlue eyed, dark haired,
rosy checked, quick spoken, and has
beautiful cOuntenance.' Her father was
killed in the Union army at Resaca. The
little. sweet monster is no show, but is
remarkably well developed specimen of
Young America
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-07-25

CHOLERA MoRBUs, and all disorders of
the stomach and bowels, are speedily
cured by the ueo of Goes Dyspepsia
Cure, whilst indigestion or constipation
are equally well governed by its use, for
1t is perfect regulator of the stomach
and bowels. D. spepsia, the most horri-
BILE of all diseases, yields at once to its
curative powers tits valuable medi-
che, very popular, and should be kept
on hand In every household. Jrg t9-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-07-25

A Boy STRUCK BLIND FOR BLASPHENIY.
The Brighton (England) Observer re-
lates Il case whc the vengeance of the
Almighty was , ,ited on a youth named
Richards. The youth was thirteen years
of age, and hac been playing for some
time with his crupanions, when dis
.pute arose BET Seen them rs to the
'notches or jun IS Richards had scored
He declared tina he had made more than
twenty, his opponents protested that he
had not made 81 many. High words and
bad language W re freely used on both
sides. Each by accused the other of
falsehood, and a length Richards failing
to convince his "ompanions of the truth
fulnesS of his statement, flew into vio-
lent rage, and emphatically shouted,
May God strik, me blind if | have not
made more thar awenty." He had scarce
ly uttered the aIjuration before he let
the dog" fall ut Of his hands, aud,
throwing up his arm, exclaimed "Oh
dear, cannot ST." His companions ran
to him. aud fncing what he said was
true at his own request led him home
where, on examination, it was found
that thick fly had overspread each of
his eyes. In T. 3 miserable condition
the youth has manned ever since, and
we are Informed that there is little or no
prospect OF his sight being restored.