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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

ABOVE HIS BUSINESS. 1T is serious evil
that many young man has fallen into, to be
above his business. \ person learns trade
and he is too proud to work at it, and he must
so shop keeping or strect-loafiug, or turn
politician. Fool 1.-The cannot make a living
at his trade, NC are sure that he cannot in any
other way. And then young men brought up
to shop keeping must buy farms, or houses, or
some other foolish thing they know nothing
about, and what is the result? Head over
heels in debt and certain failure. Multtudes
have been ruined by being above their business,
and branching out into what they knew moth
ing about There is no trouble about young
men who do not feel their Importance, and who
are willing to work at their trades or profess
sions till they get little before hand. With
small capital to fail back upon, they can feel
like venturing into other busineSs-and by this
time they will have formed habits that will be
likely to keep them straight. Those who sue
cceed best in life are men who stick to business
and make money before they buy farms, or
houses, and commence specializing. Look at
vour successful men and you will see where
lies the secret of success You will find they
never were above their busenss, and never
paid for the doing Of job which they could
lust as well do themselves. Of this we are
sure; if all men are prompt and punctual, stick
to their business, and do not be too proud,
they will eventually succeed and become indie
pendent. LynchJmg Neers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

BALTIMORE, October o. Tho job
bling demand for all grades is fair and the mar
llet firm. Sales reported embrace small lots OF
City Mills Super at ST IS; Howard street do at
Sl225; Howard street Extra ut SID 50; 800 bbls
North western Extra at Sl3al3 IS per Dbl.
Gran.--All varieties are in demand and firm.
White Wheat We quote at 325a3j0 for fair to
choice quality, and at 3C0a320 for damaged and
inferior; red wheat 320a335 for very good to
strictly choice. and at 3O0a3l5 for ordinary ard
fair Old White Corn at ll7al2O; yellow DO at
1l0all3. Oats at j0aGOc weight, and Rye at l23a
1900 per bushcl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

PHILADELPHIA, October 90. I'VE are yet I'M
able to notice anything very encouraging in the
coal trade. In stove coal there appears Il little
more activity this week, while in other sizes
less. Prices still continue low and Unchanged
Coastwise freights at this port have ad vanced III
consequence Of the scarcity Of vessels. Large
sizes now command about 81 Is per ton to Bos-
ton This, however, is presumed to be only
temporary. Prices Of coal remain firm, at the
following quotations: SIS IS to s. 80 for white
ash; SIS SO to Sc for red ash, and SIS 60 to SIS 70
for Bituminous. Tor broad top as Ia quality on
hnurd Of YcsScls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

At the close Of a large Fenian Meeting in
JoncS's Woods, in New York, on Sunday, a
disturbance arose by the supposed discovery of
a British spy, who was badly beaten before he
was rescued by policemen, and proved to be
innocent Of the charge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

The above FIRST CLASS COMPANIES,
having complied with the law passed. BY the the
last Legislature, requiring deposit OF S52' ooo
cd is now prepared to issue policies in AL or
ether of theta on all descriptions of property in
the city or country, against loss or damage hy
fire, and on inland, coastwse and sea risks. @"
terms adapted to the hazard, nnd consIster
with sound and reliable underwriting.
All Hoses promptly adjusted and PAID 1T
office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

t5moI' contributions to the Conscience fund
continue to come into the y, S. Trcasury-the
last one $3l from an ex- officer Of the army. "
We wish some of the Sex. officers Of the army, !"
Who we're down South, during the war, would
enlarge their coDSciences, and take into con-
>icer2t;on, books, 3ewelry, pianos, plate, pic
cures, and household furniture generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30
ERRATUM The Petersburg (Va.) Index
thus characterizcs reputation.

ERRATUM.-Th Petersburg (Va.) Index
thus characterizcs reputation.
THANK God it is "A new word in Virginia
and North Carolina 1t needs expIanatlon.-
Let US sec what it means. 1t means that no
man shall pay his brother his just debt. 1t
means that we shall not pay Tor the pork we
have eaten, for the clothes We have worn, Tor
the education we have given our children. -
fredericksburg Lee}gr
There are caamities too profound tor AIDE
quatc expression, and this is of them. :
For ';food," which the Index wrote, the
Ledger substitutes pork, y and to this hour
has not telegraphed an apology. We have
been dubious, hitherto, on the dogma OF
total dcpravity, but we give it up. Moth
ing but heart deceitful above all things
and desperately wicked could have contrlv-
ed such injustice We hope Providence may
pardon you, Sencr; we never shall. Writer'S
bmg Luoler
If Mr.. Sener does not have good laugh at
this correction of a typographical error, he
cannot enjoy joke. Oh these types and
these errors that editors are made responsible
fnr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

!2he New Orleans Commercial states that
drinking houses multiply, and dissipation is
sadly Oh the increase in New Orleans Alas !!
that it should be 50 Oh, that men should
1t an enemy in their mouths to steal away
their brains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30
NARRIED.

On Wednesday, October 9th at the Episco
pal Methodist Church, by The Rey. Geo
". Longhorne, Pastor in charge, FEEL DING
A. COAKLEY, Of Fredericksburg, Va, to
Miss FANNIE Y. COAKLEY, of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

Tie New York Herald states that the com,
.Aander of tn I. S. squadron in Peruvian wa
ters has refused to salute the Peruvian flag
when displayed on the flagship Of their fleet,
90 the ground, it is stated, that the commander
q the fleet, Admiral Tucker, had served III
tie Confederate navy during the late war The
matter has been referred by the Secretary Of
The Navy 10 the Secretary Of State 70: his de-
cisi1n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

Charlottesville was made town in l7G2,
and named in honor Of the wife of George
Ill, who had the year before married Char
lottc of Mecklenbure. the prolific mother of a
dozen sons and daughters. There is living
near there a ncgress, born before that time,
reported to be one hundred and seven years
old
A lady in Rockingham county, Mrs. Caro-
line Shoup, OF Linvil's Greek, has made over
700 lbs of butter during last summer and this
fall! exclusive Of that used on the family table.
She has now packed away for market over 400
lbs., and is adding to it about 80 lbs. week.
Under the head Of ''Contagion Spreading
the Richmond Despatch says: -"Ihe base
ball contagion has spread to Petersburg where
meeting was held on Saturday afternoon to
organize club. Petersburg escaped cholera,
but she has at last got ba$c-ball. y
Fredericksburg that formerly shipped -four
by the hundred thousand barrels, is already
importing -four from Baltimore. The receipts
Of wheat this full do not exceed ten thousand
bushels, of which six or seven thousand were
sent off early in the season.
The cholera bus prevailed very extensively
at Deep Bottom, on James river, some eight
cen miles below Richmond, for two weeks past
During the last fifteen days there have been
thirteen dcaths--fvc whites and eight colored
Mr.. James N. Venable, highly respected
citizen of Petersburg, died in that city on the
9th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

4 Iad in Nashville recently shot and killed
: nan, an agent Of the Associated Press, 1ol
Gisn0n0rlng his mother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

The agitation for Reform in England is
Increasing. Monster meetings on tie subject
are Being held in all the large towns. Mr.
Bright heads the movement. 1t is the most
serious political stir that has been made Tor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

,.,.o i.,,,.,r i
onnnnt for premiums paid than in Any Com
nanv in the world.
All the PTolitS ar"!Hg iI',l
are s,,co y " " y u - -
Annlications received at my Office, ~. ! :.
Prince 81. &. |. THOMAS. Agent.
DR. tnA HLSs W. oH STnI;noI + x,,,,,,.r
Je o-tl ,. ----
v,JpE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

The Richmond Wing says: ''Ba,leg little
3rcqsncd when he was digging Dutch Gap that
lie VAS comforting benefit or the commerce OF
2;chmoad The canal--that is, Dutch Gap
is aow much navigated by sail vessels and
.iaai9 tugs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
BY THE ATLANTIC CABLE.

We have advices by the Cable to the zo1h'
1t is said that the British Government IS about
to ask Parliament for a large increase OF ap-
preparations for the Army and Navy. kela-
tions between Russia and Austria are assuming
menacing appearance, and it is said the Rus
sian government is intriguing for further dis
memberment of Austria. There Is prospect
of the settlement of the difficulties between
Spain and Chill. Another great battle has
taken place in Candia, and the Greeks report
that the Turkish Army was repulsed. From
Japap reports are conflicting as to the death OF
the Tycoon. Some say he was defeated by the
insurgents and abdicatcd. In England the
weather is unfavorable for the crops, corn has
advanced, and the markets are hrmer. u. ).
iyc-twenties 6Sl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

< Board Of Examination N New orS has
declared that the Steamer Evening Star, lately
loss at sea, was scaworthy in every respect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

The New iorl: Herald goes for CLOSE al
Lance with the South American republics in
orae7 to get rid Of the monarchical form OF
government in Brazil This il quite new
&Fpi-2nd as foolish as it is new.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

TIE CROPS. The Commissioners OF the Ag
ricultura! Department, in his Last monthly re-
port Just published, states that the corn crop
is the largest ever previously reported-that
the decrease in the wheat crop--consdcrable
in the South-is compensated by the superior
quality OF the grain-and that, after all! in the
whole country it exceeds by several millions Of
bushels that Of lS59-that the yield Of oats is
extraordinary, and the quality excellent, and
:hat hay is less in quantity than in the previous
YEAR but better in quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

General D. Joaquin Del Manzano succeeds
General E4earsundi az Captain General OF Cuba
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

The population Of Memphis now is about
$1,000. 1t ha. grown faster and improved
more, within >on years, than any city in the
Southwest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

The investigation into the case of the Balti-
acre Police Commissioners is still going on.
Tie evidence for the prosecution has been
onnnInded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30


SYRUP,
&C., &c.
We have on hand and to arrive, for ss,o T..
following Fertilizers:
NO. l PERUTLAN GUANO,
FOWLE & CO.'S CELEBRATES
SOLUBLE PHOSPHlzED GU1N0
VIM. H. FoWLE, BAYNE & cos
MANIPULATED GUINO.
Compound Phosphates and Alkslics.
Ammoniated Phosphate with Alkah.And p,s.
ter and Potash intimately combinci-gLicl
stand high as Top Dressing for
TOBACCO, GRAIN AND GRASSES
SUMBRERO GUANO,
KE7TLEWELES GUANo
BONE DUST,
Lump and Ground Plaster.
Baugh's Raw Bone Phosphate
Flour Of Bone
Fords Fertilizer.
Bartholow's Prepared Gusno.
Goes Super Phosphate.
Rhodes -
Soluble Pncifc.
Eureka Phosphate.
Swami Island Guano.
Reeds Arnmoniated Super Phosphate OF .;,s.
Brucc's Concentrated Fertilizer
J. J. Turner s. Cos Excelsior, and hi.
Ammoniated Phosphate.
We keep on hand and are constantly &c is t.,
und for sale
ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SALT.
Liverpool Fine,
Marshals
Ashtons So, &c.
Ground Alum,
New York Fine and Coarse.
and Turks island, DO
We purchase on Commission, al dcscripti"no!
GRAIN,
WHEAT,
CORN,
and OATS
and have constantly on hand large suppyd
CUMBERLAND 4 BITUM[NOUS COAL,
for sale by the Cargo.
We shall also be prepared t" fill order: from
our friends, throughout the country, for tNA "'
every kind and grade, including
POTOMAC HERRING,
SHAD, and the EASTERN ElSH'
Ezt- We make liberal advances on al COZ
signments TO our friends in Baltimore A'@
York, Liverpool and London, and S'e"'
promptly to the forwarding of all goods '0''
signed to or through us.
HOOE s. WEDDERBURA,
ie1e.tf ALEXANDRIA, VA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

q Confidential Chat with Subscribers will
be found IN another column cf to-day'S Ga
zet!c It is from the Petersburg Index but
se hope it may be considered as a little talk OF
our own with those who fail to recocct that
newspaper is as justly entitled to every dime
that it earns, as merchant is to his pay for
the goods be Sells Many Of our old and new
subscribers, however, are not concerned about
this ''chat;; for they are kind liberal, and
prompt 4 remark about Mr. Richie, and his
experience Of newspaper debts, will, probably,
be wondered at But our own experience is to
The same point. In proportion, We have lost
since 1881, more than he did, by the credit
system. If we had one quarter of what is due
10 Us on our books, we should be, in pccuniary
matters, more than easy" The lesson Is,
that the credit system will not do. We could
write 4 chapter on the subject--but this will
suffice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

The charlottesville Chronicle regards, III the
present condition Of Virginia, the proprctors
Of circuses, and Wyman, and showmen general
~. 'as public enenies-as bad as column Of
Sheridan 5 army, or an iuundation, or a fire,
on visitation of the chinch bug" 1t says:
What the Federal Collector leaves the
Sheriff takes; what the Sheriff leaves the
Town Sergeant takes; what the Town Sergeant
leaves the Stamp Act takes what the Stamp
Act leaves the Morrill, Tariff takes; and when
5he Federal Collector, the Sheriff, the Town
Sergeant, the Stamp Act, and the Morrill,
Tariff are done with you, the Crcns and the
Sorrcrer take you in hand -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

1T the funeral cbscquies in Winrhcslcr Oh
the 18th, when the remains OF Gen. Ashby,
Capt. Ashby and Col. Thomas Marshall, were
Inferred with every possible demonstration Of
respect, the Winchester News says, near the
grave were gathered several Of The family ser
wants Of Gen Ashby The old negro woman
who had nurSed him in youth, shed tears in
profuSion, and hers was the last hand to place
above his head wreath of flowers What I
commentary was this on the spirit OF ianaliclsn
which seeks to involve in ruin both classes in
he cNnntrV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30
ALEXANDRIA.
q Confidential Chat with Subscribers will

TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

rLOURl FLOUR FLOUR!!l
e Gold Medal Family Silver Spring, Old
Dominion, and other brands extra flour, on
hand, for sale by aug9-tf F, &, SWAlNE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

CTOVE POLISH AND STOVE BRUSHES,
y Just received and for sale by
HARRlE HOUGH,
oc s. Corner Prince and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-30

COUGAR CANE MACHINERY,
y MILLS, EVAPORATORS. &c.
For sale by J. p. BARTHOLOW & CO.,
oc2-2alml ACTS. American Cane Machinery
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-10
VERY ENTERTAINING,

The Phladelphians entertained the ex.
fre-eater, JACK HAMILTON, and his confreres,
after the labors Of the so-called Southern
Loyalist Convention were over with steam.
boat excursion and banquet, and JAck
after drinking his gill, entertained them in
turn with some spicy observations upon the
timidity and hypocrisy Of Northern Rcpub.
Leans. He told them, in effect, that they
had bilked the colored man, thus destroying
the chances Of himself and his particular
friends Of getting into office, and they had
done it to secure their own election or re-
election to Congress. After making these
pleasant statements in a loud speech to his
Northern friends, JACK ate q few more of
their sandwiches, drank few more glasses
Of wine, and left the boat.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-10

HENRY WARD BEEcHER's farm and home
is thus described by correspondent:
"The farm is about two miles east Of the
railroad depot and beautiful site for a sum
mer residence. The residence is a low-rooicd,
one story and half building, and resembles
yery much an old ashioned farm house. The
carriage house and barn and foreman's-res
dence are all one edifce. In external ap-
pearance this building is more imposing than
Mr.. Beecher's home. The farm consists of
about forty acres, and am told its cost may
be estimated ut $4,000. When Mr.. Beecher
purchased it, it was covered with rocks and
stones, but he has made it bloom and bios
som with flowers and so enriched its soil that
II Yields prodigious harvests. The farm is
garden. The whole of II has been sub-soiled
fwenty-six inches, and every stone large or
small has been taken out and put into fences
or drains. never saw such vegetables and
fruit He has four acres Of onions, and last
wear sold 800 barrels. The foreman told me
he sold last year about $4,000 worth Of pro-
duce from the place. Such onions, beets
souashes and dwarfed pears | never before
witnessed. One small pear tree not three
feet high had ffty-seven pears on it, and
many other trees seemed burdened with their
truit"
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-10

The Glasgow (Scot) Herald, of August
%, says: "For the last three months or SO
Mr.. Blyth, mining-engneer, has been EN-.
ployed, on behalf Of Mr.. Dixon, Govan Col
liery, prosecuting bore in search OF IRON
stone on the estate Of Sir William Stirling
Maxwell, of Pollok. The exact position
where the work is being carried on is in q
field at an angle of the road leading to Pol
lokskshawe, by Hagaboose farm-steadng
and Haggs Castle, and about midway be.
tween these two places. For the last week
it has been known to the workmen that gas
or fre-damp has been escaping from the bore.
and few days ago they had TO extlnguish
an uncomfortable jet Of it which had been
accidentally ignited. However, on Thursday
morning, about o'clock, more serious oc-
currence of the same nature took place. Ii
appears that one of the borers sat down On
tool chest situated about 400 feet from the
bore, and proceeded to light his pipe. That
considerable distance was not out of reach
of the large volume, Of ire-damp, however,
for no sooner was the match struck than the
poor fellow, who thought himself far out Of
harms way, was enveloped in u sheet Of
flame; but he was only slightly burned on
the hands and face. OF course the fire was
conducted to the fOuntain-head ut the bore,
and there it was raging on Thursday night,
al 10 o'clock, and should no efectual means
be found to put It out, as it is the opinion OF
skilled persons that it may burn for long
period--months, perhaps years.
When the fire broke out the workmen en-.
deavored, with stout iron rods, which they
used as hammers, to stop up the bore, but Sc
strong was the rush of gas that three or four
sturdy men were blown aside. A cast-iror
boiler, weighing several hundred weight, was
then thrown on top of the flame, but it was
instantly rent and tossed into the air. Hat
not the gas cracked it, and had il got a goot
hold of the stiff clay around the bore, it woul,
probably burst like a bombshell, and tn,
consequence to the workmen may b,
imagined. The boring apparatus having taker
fire had to be torn down, and the rods left il
the bore, which is two and Il quarter inch
and has now attained a depth of APO feet, an,
passed through the sandstone strata. Their,
Is every confidence that the rods will be re
covered uninjured on the fire being got un
der, US it is only on the gas coming to tn
surface and into contact with the air tina
combustion begins. The roaring Of thu
flames, which reach from 20 to 80 feet il
height, is very loud and similar to that pro
duced by the letting of the steam from
high pressure boiler. They are of very bril-
ldht shades of blue, yellow, green, an,
orange, and writhe and roll in manner tina
no pyrotechic display could equal, THROWN,
off before the wind ribbons Of fame variousl,
colOred.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-10
Hammered Assassination Of President john
SON Excitement about Town.


The city was filed last evening with ru-
mors that President JOHNSON had been assas-
sinated during the afternoon, while going
from Chicago to st. Louis The excitement
in consequence was very great. The rumor
spread to all the places of amusement and
other resorts, and was for time believed to
be true. OF course it was the topic Of uni
yersal conversation. Apprehension and sad.
ness settled over the city. Can SO afro,
cious an act be true Has the good Presi
dent indeed fallen by the hand of the assas
sin p were the interrogatories that passed
quickly from lip to lip.
The rumors, so far as could be ascertained
came, it is said, from some Of the telegraph
Offices; but on being traced up, no founda.
ton whatever in truth could be found for
them. The whole affair was a stupid, wicked
malicious, witless hoax. That any person
could deliberately invent SO mean and mon.
strous a canard is but another evidence that
the satanic in man is unfortunately still vita
and unblushing.-BostonP Post, sth.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-09-10
Horrible Amir in Montana-A
Preacher Murders q Ranch Pro-
prietor-The Body Cooked and
Served to Travellers.
Npryed TO TrnVcIcrN.


From the Helena lAon'ata' hepaoueao, Aug ~
From reliable sources we learn the follow
ing particulars Of a tragedy which has recently
taken place beyond the range, and which
wopld he worthy the time of the Boroi.s
some time in Nav last n man renresenting
b;,nself 40 he n minister Of Tho Gosnoi iuo
conld not learn bis name, slammed ut an
Irisbman's ranch situated al Tobacco plain
on tbe road from Pend d'Oreille lake To The
Kootenai mines. Here the reverend gentle.
man remained quite a long time. soon after
he made his appearance The Irisbman was
missed from the locality. hut AZ his place was
in a remote portion Of the county and as
mountaineers are proyerbiallv of a rambling
disnosition, lint little notice was taken oc liz
disappearance.
Tn the meantime The opondam nreocber
-stenned into the shoes of bis former host he.
cane a veritahle rancbero and essayed 20
keen arublic bouse taxing mains 10 inform
ali inopirng friends of the pronriator that
be had bonobt ont the Irsbman and that
the latter Ind gone to the lower country
This seemed n niausble storv and WINS