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DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c.
UhUUD, CILEIAIOiA11I' W.
BITTERS,
4 FOR CHILLS AND FEVER
TIE GREAT VIRGINIA REMEDY.

Chickahominy Bitters perform more cures,
and in shorter time, than any other remedy
ever discovered for Chills and Fever.
Those who have become inyalids from, ire
uuent attacks Of Chlls and Fever, have been
perfectly restored to health in q few days, by
the wonderful operation OF Chickahomlny Bit
ters.
Thousands who have used them need no fur
ther evidence Of their value and happy restora-
tive powers The effects of a mia:mate climate
upon the human system is to produce loss of ap-,
petite, debility, and general prostitution of all
the vital energies BY the use Of Chickahominy
Bitters perfect health is restored in a few weeks
Chickahoniny Bitters are the best known
remedy fer Dyspepsia, General Debility, Loss
of Appetite, and the best tonic used We re-
commend it to all.
Manufactured exclusively, in Richmond, Va,
by A. H. NEWTON, and for sale by oil the
JANNEY s. CO., Wholesale Agents,
145, King street, Alexandria, Va
@sa-Thc trade supplied at the proprietor S
rates. JI Eo-tl
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GROCERIES & PROVISIONS.

TEORGE E. WHITE,
W Liberty Hall,
SO and 81, Cameron street,
Invites attention to his very extensive and
choice stock of
ERIES,
embracing Teas, Cofees, Sugars, Spices, Hams
Bacon Flour, Candles, Soap, Molasses, Butter,
Cheese, Canned Meats and Fruits, Jellies, Fari-
na, Corn Starch, and great variety of ofarticles,
usually found in a grocery store.
BRUCES
CONCENTRATED FERTILIZER.
SWAN ISLAND GUANO.
HAY, GRAIN and FEED always on hand.
He also asks attention to his unusually large
and fine stock of ..-...
-- LILO UORS;
ofeyery description sonssting Of Whskies high
Champagne, Port, Sherry, and Other. Wines,
Jamaica Spirits Santa Cruz Rum CordialS, ale
from the Washington Brewery, in barrels and
Ia Also, S' tC;iGARS5 and TOBACCO, in great va
riety.
Goods delivered to al parts Of the city free OF
charge. Oc 16-tf
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MAULON II. JAN NE I

NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS l!-Gum
~ Opium, Camphor, Quinine, Morphine Blue
Tapioca, Ayres' Sarsaparilla, Cod Liver Oil,
Jelly, Hampton's Tincture, Cannon's. Bitters,
Halls Hair Remover, Sanford,s lnvigorator,
Liquid Renet Rewards Tonic Mixture, Lind
sey's Blood Searcher and Iodine Water Fresh
T1rnp Radish and Spinach Seed; Lewis Pure
White Lead, Rawand Boiled Linseed Oil, Tur,,
pentine, Alchohol, Coal Oil, Machine Oil and
Neatsfoot Oil, Red Lead, Litharge, Patent Dry
er, Chrome Green, Chrome Yellow, Venetian
Red, and American Vernilloni Window Glass,
of all sizes White and Dark Glue, Coneentra- mt q
ted Lyc, Crude Potash, Extract Logwood, Mad
der, Birthstone, Flower Sulphur and Alum, su-
perior Furniture and Coach Varnish. Brown
Japan, Black Asphaltum and PaTatne Varnish;
genuine imported White and Notified CASTLE
Soap, Dobblns Electric Soap, Old Brown Wind
sor Soap, and Colgates' Toilet Soaps; Paint
Brushes, Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Fancy
Toilet Goods and Periumery-receIYed and TOR
sale by JANNk1 " w.,
iy loft 145, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-08
EDUCATIONAL.
frHE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,
NO, a. S. WASHINGTON ST.
W VI II GA N K, PRISCIPA

WM. +. CARNE................PR .PR1sCIPAL,
Will open its Fall term on Monday, September
10th, as Boarding and Day School for YOUNG
LADIES and GIRLS.
The scnool rooms are well situated and COM
modious; the apparatus for illustration com
plete in all departments; the course OF studies
thorough; the method of teaching according to
the most approved modern standards; the dis
cipline suited to q school of high grade, and the
mum Der Of students limited
Lectures, Illustrated throughout by coplous
experiments and specimens, on the Fridays OF
each week, open to friends invited by the pupils.
Vocal Calisthenics, for training and strength
ening the orgaes of speech; and photography,
q method of writing English at ten times the
ordinary speed, taught in the institution.
The Department of Music is in charge of Prot
Jos. c. Foertsch, who deservedly stands at the
head of his profession in this section of country.
Painting and Drawing by the most skillful ar
lists, and at their rates.
Penmanship under the supervision Of Mr..
Charles l.. Gregory, graduate of the Washing
ton Commercial College (without extra charge)
TERMS per school-year)-Board and tut ion
$500; Tuition $50 to $50, including all extras
payable quarterly in advance. Apply at No.
H. south Royal or 12l, Duke ST., or by letter.
Circulars at the bookstores in few days. [au6-tt
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FORTITUDB, JUSTICE
I -
HO! FOR CARLIN'S SPRINGS!


HO! FOR CARLIN'S SPRINGS!
I:s5 is5 TT :s5
THE FIRST GRAND EXCURSION OF
THE VIRGINIA TENT, No. 398, l. O.
Of RECHABITES, will be given at the above
beautiful retreat, AUGUST 18th, 1866.
The committe of arrangements pledge them
selves that every effort shall be cxcrted to make
this one of the best excursions Of the season.
\ fine pavilion has been erected at the
Springs. An excellent Band of Music has been
engaged for the occasion. No improper per
sons allowed on the train or grounds Trains
leave the Loudoun & Hampshire Depot at and
9 a. H., and return at 3 and p. IN.
Tickets for Gentleman and Lady Sl.OOi La
dies Tickets 80 cts; Children and Servants 70
cts. each.
Floor Managers, (Red and Blue Rosette, y
JOS. Simmonds. John Soper.
Committee of Arrangements: e. Lylcs, J.
Simmonds, W. Jefferson, c. Q. Wade, l.. u.
Harrison, j. Wcntzel.
Committee of Order:-G. Lyles, VIM. Hum
phrics, w Helmuth J. Bladen, l.. D. Lyles,
c. Bladen, J. J Jett, J. Sherwood, J: Parsons,
Ii. Patton, J. w. Nails, +. Church, J. Struder,
r. Owens.
On part of Eagle Tent Of Washington City
D. McCatherire, DR.. Mckim, j. L. Lighter.
Excclsi Tent, Washington-.J. Is. w heeleT,
W. g. vernon, G. W. Mitchell. jy 3l-td
POTOMAC HEKRINGS-
L so J bbls Family Roe Herring 25 bbls
No. Potomac Herring; 10 bbls Family Shad
for sale by ,-
aug 6-tt GEO. WASHIN"lON' ~
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PAPER HANGING.
VIVA PAPERS,
BORDERS,
FIRE BOARD PRINTS.
WINDOW PAPER
JOHN P. CLARKE

Has resumed his business at the old stand,
NO. 1853, KING STREET.
HTS PAPER HANGING DEPARTMENT.
contains as usual the choicest, both,
PLAIN AND DECORATIVE,
Of The most celebrated
FRENCH AND AMERICAN MANUFAC-
TURE, ..t
suitable for Parors Dining Rooms, Halls, &c.
All orders for PAPERING Private Dwellings
and Public Buildings will bepromptly executed
in the most superior style at the lowest prices
The many years experience in this business
makes him confident in giving satisfaction to all
that may favor him with their patronage.
NH Off
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s ga ggsT Esss - s:E! ;:
On and after FRIDAY, the 18th instant,
daily passenger train will run between Washing
ton and Lynchburg, connectingat Gordonsyile
with Va. Central Railroad trains for Richmond,
;Staunton and the Virginie SPRINGS; 1T Lynch
and at Washington for North and West.
Leave Washington daily at 6.25 a. m, and
Alexandria at T.l0 a. m; arriving at Lynchburg
at 90 p. M, connecting with the Virginia and
Tennessee train leaving Lynchburg at $50 pm.
Leave Lynchburg at 7.lOa; M. arrive at Alex
andra at As p. m, and at Washington at 500
p. N.
This road is attractive, not only for its com
Portable Accommodations, but for tho fact that it
passes the now historic localities of Fairfax, Bull
Run, Manassas, Bristoe Catlett,s, Rappahiiatn-
mock, Culpeper Orange and Gordonsville,
places of imperishable interest in the popular
mind. ..t
Through tickets to all points south and south
west may be hadin Boston, New York, Phila.
delpha and Baltimore, and at the offices Of the
road in Washington and Alexandria.
J. II. BROAUUS,
ie i3-tf General Ticket Agent,
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TERMS DE ADVERTISING

,c square, Of eight lines dollar for TIE first insertion,
md twenty-five cents Tor each subsequent Liberal
,.rlns made with yearly advertisers.
,arrage Notices aud Obituaries, exceeding five lines Wl
ge charged for
All communications Of personal character, will he charg-
,.lfo advertisement rates.
al connucations mast be accompanied by the names OF
eaUthor and rejected communications cannot be returned;
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TOR BALTIMORE.

hIlOIt DALIiMVhL
r.=zf.e,a The sTEAM MhR CoLUMBlA' "A
ceived new boiler and been thoroughly reft-
ted, has resumed her regular trips, leaving Bal
timore every SATURDAY, at 4 o clock, p. IN.
for Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown,
stopping at all her former landings.
Returning, will leave Alexandria every
JAS. II. NORRIS, will leave Baltimore on WE'D
NESDAI, at B p. IN. touchingat Chap Il Point.
and returning will leave Alexandria every
SATURDAY MORNING, at 10 O clock. For
freight and passage apply to
ep LIT 3. WHEAT, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-08

TAIRFAX LAND AT PUBLIC SALE
{ BY virtue Of a power of Attorney from
John 4. Klein, shall offer, at public sale, on
MONDAY, August, 2O 1866, at y NJ, {that be.
ing court day. in front Of the Court House Of
Fairfax county, Va, TRACT OF LAND, in
said county, lying on the water, OF DitllcIls
Run. The land is heavily timbered, and is we'll
watered-no portion of it is cleared. It is about
two miles from the Court House, and adjoins
the land of James Love and others. Termt
made know at sale.
iy 17-2awts FRANCIS L. sSMtIH.
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rg1HE ALEXANDRIA SCHOOL.
The exercises Of this institution will be re-
sumed on the 18th of September next. For fur
ther information apply to
w. D. STUART, A. NJ.
Alexandria, August 6-eotf.
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Warrenton Va, my 19-ts
Ma.POSTPONEMENT The above sale iE:
postponed until THURSDAY. the I'd day o.
August, 1866 B. II. SHACKELFORD,& &C.:
mS-POSTPONEMENT sal is .furthec
postponed till the 4th MONDAY in August
{the 27th) when it will take place at the tron6
door OF the Courthouse of Fauquier County.
B. Il. SHACKELFORD, &C.,
Commissioners.
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D AINTS.-A full supply of Paints of all kinds
L both dry and ground--in oil, iustreeelyed
and for sale by HENRY COOK,
my 21-tf 80, King ST., Alexandria, Va
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DOBBIN's ELECTRIC SOAP, Babbitts
~ Soap and Soap Powders, received and for
sale by . }. q. MlLBURN,
ie Soft Opposite the Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-08

COO REWARD.-Stolen from Edge Hill
.DAO near Alexandria on Sunday night, 5th
instant, a DARK BAY or BROWN MARE,
about l6 hands high, white spot in forehead
and carries her head awkwardly. The above
reward will be paid for her recovery:
ANN M. JOHNSTON.
aug 6-tf Edge Hill, Fairfax county, Va.
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WOOD G. COAL.

The subscribers have on hand 5000 cords tne
seasoned PINE CORD WOOD, which they
offer for sale wholesale and retail, at their yard,
corner Queen and Union streets.
my 16-tf j. G. Fits & co.
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NILs.-Coal Oil, Raw and Boiled Linseed
~ Oil. Sperm Oil, Lard Oil, Whale Oil, Ma
chine Oil very fne) Tanners OIL Neatsfoot Oil
Achohol Turpentine and Benzine, just received
aad for sale by Hs29-tfl JANNEY 6 GO.
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GtltgrapBit Webs.
NORFOLK POST DESPATU
THE THIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. Mr. Fessendei
called up the joint resolution from til,
committee OH Reconstruction, propos
ing that the Constitutional Amend
ment basing the representation up0l
popuiatlon, and excluding from repre-
sentatiOn, all persons denied suffrage OIL
account of color.
Mr.. Sumner spoke in opposition anC
offered substitute declaring that all
persons shall be equal before the law in
civil and political rights. He occupied
| the attention of the Senate during the
entire day; called for a perfect political
ana civil equality of all men. He will
not conclude his speech until to.mor-
row.
Over three hundred brevet appoint-
ments were confirmed to-day by the
Senate in executive session,
HOUSE. OF REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. Ross offered resolution propos-
ing an amendment to the rules to set
apart one day OF each week for the con-
slderation of public business, to be called
the white mans day. Tabled.
Mr.. Meetings. resolution instructing
the Committee OH Reconstruction to in
quire into the expediency of LAYING n
tax on the late rebellous states, i'm order
to defray the expenses of keeping n
standing army among them to Keen
peace House refused to lay it on the
table, and q debate arising, it went over.
A resolution was offered and adopted.
instructing the Reconstruction Commit
Tee to take into consideration the sub
lect of removing the capital of the
United States to more central position.
so as to be secure it from foreign enemies
as well as to afford more security to Leg
The House resuming consideration or
the bill extending the powers of the
freedmen's Bureau, an amendment was
adopted combining its operation to those |
states wherein the writ of habeas corpus |
was suspended.
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Why, in referring to Mr.. Lincoln, does
the Richmond Examiner quote the
words tour naartyred PresidentW Quo.
tation points in such cases are the sign OF
contempt and ridicule. They carry no
uncertain meaning, but are known all
the world over as marks of disrespect
We trust the Examiner does not intend
to insult the memory of the dead.
Though, perhaps, like some of its
friends, it considers Booth "the martyr"
and not his noble victim. This is the
general Interpretation among the dis
loyal, some of whom are bold enough
to proclaim it publicly. Such remarks as
''poor' Lincoln fall with soothing effect
upon loyal ears, when uttered by the
men who detest the flag under which
they were born, and spurn the bosom of
their mother land.
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Pierp0int, Mrs. Bently, Misses Hunter
Mrs. HARDWOOD, Mrs. and Miss Dudley
Miss Prichard, Miss Stearns, Mrs. DIR
Rust, Mrs. General Heningsen, Mrs
Clarke, Miss Williams, Mrs. DIR. Glib
bon, Mrs. Captain White, and scores o.
others, whose names we cannot now re-
call.
or course, all the military and civil
officers of the United States, resident in
the city, were present in large nun bers,
together with many members of the
State Legislature, and goodly number
OF our most prominet citizens also,
many from other places. Among those
we noted, were Governor Pierpoint and
lady; Mrs. Terry, mother of Major
General Terry; Horace Kent, Richmond;
Mr.. Daley counsellor at law and part
ner of Charles O'Conner) and lady, New
York; Franklin Stearns and lady; X.
smith lady and daughter; Colonel West
and lady; Virginia Senate-Dr. Robin
son, of Norfolk; e. r. Keen, Esq, of
Pittsylvania; S. b. Kello, of Southamp-
ton; A. j. Gray, Of Rockingham Mr..
Bentley and lady, Baffalo, New York !:
Z. Van Wrinkle and lady, Richmond
George Wilson and lady, Richmond
Colonel Lewis and daughters Francis
J. Smith and daughters Mr.. Kemp and
lady; Mr.. J. w. Keil and lady Samuel
Carter, and Mrs. Howard and many
others.
1.-THE winged hours" more than kept
pace with the flying feet of the dancers,
and ere the lights that shone DER the
gay scene could be extinguished "the
nice MORN" harbinger of the tell-tale
sun was, already flushing the eastern
sky with its rosy hues.
The Examiner of Monday reproduces
its Saturdays account of the Hop, and
publishes Also a letter signed by num-
OF ladies of Richmond of the first re-
spectability." The names of the ladies
are omitted; but here is what purports |
to be their letter:
We, the undersigned, representing |
large majority of the ladies of the city |
Of Richmond, feel that our thanks are |
due you for the able manner in which
you described the "loyaln hops at the
SpotswOod and Ballard Hotels, and i'm
especial do we thank you for designat-
ng the ladies of Richmond who were
present. VERY respectfully
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THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

WASHINGTON, Feb. L. 1t is ascer-
tanned that when Secretary Seward was
at Dominica. 1ith January, he had an
interview with President Baez and his
Cabinet. to whom he gave as the reason
why Hayti and Liberia were not sooner
recognized as Republics by the United
States, that the slave holding power
largely and long determined the policy
OF the country at home and abroad until
1861, when that power was for the first
time effectively reversed, and its remov-
at Is now complete and radical. AL
though Mr.. Seward could then say
nothing officially, he expressed the be-
lister here, he would be received. Since
his return, Dominica has been recog
nzed by this Government, and General
Cazneau nominated as Minister to that
Republic,
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TERRIBLE f OSION IN
PETERSBURG.
MECHANICS MILL BLOWN UP-Loss or LIFE

A correspondent of the Richmond
Examiner furnishes the following par.
ticulars of terrible casualty i'm the
town of Petersburg
On Friday night, about eight o'clock.
the extensive works, near this city. of
the Mechanics Manufacturing Com
pany were the scene of terrible disas-
ter. The boiler of the engine, which
was in smaller room adjoining the
main building, became surcharged with
steam, and exploded with tremendous
force, dealing death and destruction
around. The main walls of the engine.
house and mill of the factory were torn
and rent for twenty feet, and the place
presents picture of utter ruin. Not one
of the men employed about the engine
escaped injury and the fragments of iron
ana the boiling steam penetrated into
the adjoining room, where many of the
operatives We're, with sad effect.
The following is list of the casual
ties:
Killed-William Grubbs, aged %
Frank Stephens, Ga lad of ten years)
Frank Stephens, ST., aged so; Oh aries
Tatum, aged %.
Wounded-Richard Roberts, engi-
neer, MORALLY; John Norris, fireman,
badly; james Daniel, aged 8 years, bad.
~; John Stephens, aged IA; Mr.. and
Mrs. Gale, slightly; Miss Rosa Scott
badly; Miss Emily Ferguson, slightly /:
Mrs; Scott, slightly James Smith,
The body of F. Stephens, ST., has not
been recovered. He leaves wife and six |
children destitute. The sufferers re-
,eived almost immediate medical atten.
ion, and are being cared for. No
'harge of neglect on the part of any of
he engineers is made.
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NEWSPAPER NEWS.

The committee of the National POI
trait Exhibition of England is seekin
for Information respecting the existenc
OF authentic portraits of the followip
eminent persons: DIR. John Dome. dj
vine and poet, 1573-lG3l; Michael Draw
ton, poet, 1563-163l George Herber,
poet, 1593--l633 George Chapman. noe
and translator, 1557-l634 Sir kober
Naunton, statesman, 1563-1G35; Richar,
Hooker, ecclesiastical polity, 1853
100; Ixaak Walton, 1593-l6S3; Phil,
Massinger, dramatist, l5S4--l640: Johi
Hampden, 1594-1643; William Chill
lingworth, theologian, 1902 -1644.
A Washington correspondent adyo
Gates the encouragement of native sculp
tors In an odd phrase. He says: "rhere
are still places for eight statues on the
eastern front of the Capitol. and it will
be the fault of the people if these commits
sions are fired over The heads of srcb
artists as Mead, Brown, Ward, Thomp-
son and Palmer, into che laps of men
who pronounce their is as esq
| We understand that General J.sL.
kemper succeeds General Imboden as
General Superintendent of the National
Express and Transportation Company,
the latter taking the position of Com
pany's Counsel. Major General Fessen-
den has accepted the position of Super
intendent OF the New England Division.
The value of the taxable property
belonging to the colOred residents of
Washington is 81 ,239,000. OF the "a 900
cOlored residents of that city, the
Freedmen's Bureau estimate that 400
can read and that about 5, 900 subscribe
for newspapers.
A Chicago divine was recently discuss-
ing the subject Of Baptism and ofter
summing up all the arguiiionts IN ;.s
favor, he said to his opponent, 81 afl 9
not surprised that you object to INNER
sion, sir, for that was the way Satan lost
all his pork"
Very few pardons were granted Thurs
day. General j. s. Preston, of South
Carolina, of the Confederate army, was
pardoned; also four others from South
of the $4,000 class.
The Philadelphia Ledger has special
despatch from Washington, which saws
that President Johnson refuses to inter-
fere with General Terry's recent orders
annulling the vagrant act passed by the
Legislature.
We understand that Ex-Governor
of North Carolina, has been
arrested by the Federal authorities for |
Interfering with the sale of some pro-
1erty previously advertised to be sold.
We have no particulars.-Richmond
Enquirer.
"May fish be your coffin and water
vour grave" is a favorite Chinese i'm
,recati0n.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. A circular has
been issued from the Treasury Depart
ment, resembling the former orders rela-
tive to taxation of manufactured articles
IN the hands of manufacturers, in south
ern states which have heretofore been
exempt from taxation. After the first
or next month, such articles will Ire sub
Ject to the prescribed rates of taxation
under the excise law, no matter of what
date their manufacture.
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RICHMOND, VA Feb 4, 1865.
Nh. Editor: An examination of the
list of officers of the 18th u. s.
Infantry, in any Army Register, will
show you that Capt. Il. M. Anderson is
not graduate of West Point but was a
civil appointment on the 7th of Nav.
1851. IL would be but justice to correct
your statement in Fridays issue of your
paper. Yours &C.,
ONE WHO, Our OF CURIOSITY EXAM
INED AN ARMY REGISTER.
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By reference to our Geographic col
umn it will be seen that all manufac-
tured articles, heretofore exempt, in the
southern states, will be subject to tax
on and after March lst.
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VIRGINIA LEGTSLATTIRE

RICHMOND, Feb. 5. The Senate to-
day passed the House amendment to the
state Constitution reducing the required
period Of residence of voters in the state
to two years-striking out the clause re-
quiring them to pay taxes.
The House passed a bill authorizing a
railroad between Lynchburg and Dan
vile.
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NEW ORLEANS NEWS.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 5. A military
commission has been organized at Mo-
bile to inquire into late guerilla raids
upon Holmes and Belfort.
A True Delta Brazos Iette of Jan. 3Ist.
says: To-day, Generals Weitzel, Smythe
and Clarke will be mustered out, and
five regiments are to be mustered out in
thirty days.
Peace prevails along the Rio Grande.
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NEW YORK MARK ETS

New York, Feb. 5, Cotton has a
declining tendency-sales of 200 bales at
4sc.; Flour steady, Southern unchanged;
Wheat firm; Corn declining at S3@S5c.
Pork buoyant-mess 295c.; Lard steady
at l5@l73c.; Whisky dull at 236a 2sc.;
Sugar steady; Naval Stores dull; Gold
39sc.
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more indelicate conduct-for it en-
deavours to subject the ladies in atten
dance at a private party to the ridicule
and ribald jests ofthe loafers of the saloon.
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EROM OHIO

CINCINNATI, Feb. 5. The Commercial
has special despatch dated Austin,
Texas, saying that the President of the
Secession Convention has been elected
to preside overtke Convention called to
reconstruct theyukte government.