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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-22
BOOTS & SHOES AT LOW FIGURES
GRAND TOURNAMENT
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GRAND TOURNAMENT
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... AT CARLIN'H SPRING,
There will bea grand Tournament ANA Ball
1T Carlin's Spring, on
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25rll, 1866.
The public arc respectfully invited to attend
To add to theinterest Of the occasion Saddle
ami Bride, valued at $50, will be awarded to the
successful Knight.
MARSuALS
John H. Barnes, esq., NJ. u. Ball,
... JUDGES.
Col. John S. Mosby, Geo. II. Adams,
John J johnson, Arthur BToadwatcr.
Samuel Stalcoup, L. H. O. Bricn,
VIM. B. Gooding.
UERALDS.
Elijah Birch, !: Theodore Bailey,
VIM. B. Go0ding. ,
The coronation address and GROWING will take
place upon the field.
Riding to commence precisely at O'Clock.
oct 19-lW
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-.
WASHINGTON lTEMS,-On Friday night
last, while Gen. Mcbride was passing along f
street Latwoo, Siv,b or6 Sorcn,b hc was as
s.n1.,3 ~, '-,'->S' ' ~. .,.,t,1 - .>h
,10'''0 ~ TWO H'eE' "ho "''enp'oo % NV
MIN, one OF them Se!Zlng Il valuable diamond
beaStpiu which he wore on his shirt bosom
Gen. Mcbride had at the lime 4 small opcn
knife IN ", ho,,I 49,, -. 3,ionl;oo h;rsoIg
-: I' - "'S na"o anu ~ '1'e''U'"s H''''S'''
Win this, he compelled the robbers to retreat
without having obtained any plumber.
WAS stated ot ,ho last meeting ot the
Board ofTr,,1o ,h.- srG o0o worth # stock Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-22

IlENNERY ROBBED The hcnnery OF Mr..
Reuben lngle, who lives Just beyond the canal
locks, was robbed last night of its contents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-22
'TULPEPER FEMALE INSTITUTE.
MRS. MARY II ARCHER

MRS. MARY VI, ARCHER,
Having removed TO the town Of Culpeper,
and taken large and commodious dwelling,
has determined TO resume her School, under
the above name She will be pleased t. receive
4 limited number of b0ardcrs in her family.--
Having had experience IL lie education of
young adic&, she feels assured Of being able to
give satisfaction TO such RS may entrlst their
daughters to her care. The services Of profes-
sors Of the Virginia High School, have been Sc
cured TO assist in giving instructions in Ancient
and Modern Languages, and Mathematics.
TEEils FOR SCHOLASTIC YEAR, COMM ENCING
SEPTEMBER 20. 1866.
First half session payable in advance second
payment in February, 1867.
Higher Branches of English.......S % o.
Elementary - W
Languages, cach...,t .,.,,,. .,,.,:........ III w
instruction in Music for beginners. Is %
For advanced pupils, at Professors prices.
Vocal Music, at Professors charges.
Board, including washing, fuel and lights
$3.50 A portion received in kind.
REFERENCE rs MADE TO THE F0LLOWlNG
GENTLEMEN; ....
Rev Philip Slaughter, Culpcper county.
Hon jeremiah Morton,
COL A. J. Taliaferro,
r. II. Cunningham, esq,
Rev j ohm Cole,
VIM II. Harrison, esq, Amelia county.
Dr. F. l.. Deane, Richmond.
+. L, Marshall, esq, Fauql'ier county.
James +. Jones, esq, " -
Rev. George Il Norton, Mexandria.
Co.. c. L. Lghtfoot Culpepcr G. Il.
For further particulars address
MRS MARY NJ. ARCHER,
Care Rev. John Cole
sep l--tf Culpeper G. f., Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-22

ESl7-ClsTEGs. EDWARD Z. VALENTINE at
his stand, No. 81, Prince street, keeps always
during the season, supply Of the very best
OYSTERS that can be had in the city, with which
he will furnish families and others. He will
also fiji orders from the country with prompt
ness, ard guarantee satisfaction. He sollclts
the patronage of the citizens. DC l9-lm
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VICTOR BECKER,

p 4 \ OS!!
VICTOR BECKER,
NO e. NORTH WASHINGTON STREET,
CORNER OF QuEEE,)
VIII constantly keep for sale AND rei:t
PIANOS AND MELODEUNS,
suita bic for Parlors or Churches.
/ have on hand several IANDS, rs good a;
new, at very low price. Ferry Instrument
Warranted.
Pianos. Mclodcons, Accordeons &C., tuned
and repaired.
Orders for me will also be received III Mr.: }.
Entwisles Book Store, 40, King street.; also,
Mr.. Robert Bells Bool; store, 30. I'll, King st.
1-}m
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IsoBGEay.-Thc depot building Of the
I.oudoun and Hampshire I'd was entered
aud robbed last night Of barrel c. hour, anu
the flour inspecting tools of lIr. f. B. NaliS'
the -four inspector.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-22

Cows SHoT.-A valuable cow belonging to
Nr John Smith, was shot last night by some
unknown party, near Battery Rodgers. Mr..
Ferdinand knight had valuable COW shot and
killed last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-22

TEMPERANCE MEETING- large audience
was addressed upon The subject Of temperance,
yesterday evening in the Market square, by
.le$Srs. Drew Of Washington, and Harrison Of
this city.
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EGIAL MOTT C E S

Bzg~Truth stranger than fiction is exempIltied
in Brown Suits for Gentlemen at Fifteen DOL
lars. and the same goods for boys at $3.50 per
suit at Hcnning's one price Clothing Store cor
ncr It'll street and Maryland avenue, Washing
ten, ID. G. II
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&SlrONLY \ FEW MORE LEFT. Goldsmith S
Glazed Collars at 25 cents II box; Extra heavy
ribbed UndcrshirtS and Draws ut 81; Plain
Heavy Merino Undershirts and Drawers at IS
cents. AL we asi, is 4 call nj Gladke's old and
well. known House, ll9, King street, between
Pitt and St. Asaph. oc l3-tf
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~ \ l G f
" ,,.;'0g made arrangements to commence a
,r 1'"'t 'urng Business l now offer my stock
of i HeaJy.m ede Clothing, and Gentlemen's Fur
y; ns ut and below cost, to close bust
Iin "" &c for yourself, at No. ~ north
Royal street. 6oftni tn, -, ,1 nd
. -. = =, ''i0'0 i't sep21 isf
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BOOTS & SHOES,
BOOTS & SHOES.
KING STREET.

4 = ~ hlNt SIREEJ,
CROSS OLD STAND.
The undersigned has leased the new and
handsomely fitted store, No IA, King street,
Gross old stand, where he has opened. and
will keep constantly OF: hand, an elegant rs
sortInenC OF
LADIES, GENTS,
BOYS, MISSES. AND
CHILDREN'S BOOTS & SHO ES.
of the very best make and latest styles, which
will be sold at the lowest cash prices
Thankful for the patronage ne has heretofore
received no earnestly solicits continuance OF
the same, and hopes, by strict ooseryahce to
his business, to merit the favor OF his teIow-ctl
Zens.
au d .. w. d. " ADDE1
BOOTS g. SHOES At LOW FIGURES.
The undersigned would inform his friends and
the public that it is his purpose still to keep IN
assortment of BOOTS AND SHOES in III their
varieties; and furthermore that heis determined
to sell at as low figures they can be bought at
retail south of New York. He would call attcn-
ton to his prcscntstock, embracing every article
kept il. & frst-class store, all of which he is dis
posing of at greatly REDUCED prices
p'''' j. T. EVANS,
aug 23-tf No So King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-22

SWEET PoTAToEs.- Swcet potatoes were
selling at the wharf this morning at 81 60 pei
harrn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-22

vIRESII ARPIVALS.--1Ye are this day re-
/ cciviny by steamer fresh supply Of Brown,
Crushed, Granulatcd and Coffee Sugars, GotacH
Syrup. Rio. Laguyra and Java Coffee: y d:;lh"'i-
tine Candles also, Old Cabinet " h!skcy, French
Brandy and Other grades OF Liquors. Pure Cider
Vinegar, Fresh Teas, to which we invite the at
tcntion Of the city and country trade, as VIC are
determined TO sell as low az can be bought else
where for cash The highest price paid for
country produce. Give Us a call.
j. +. LAkA1N,
No Is, north Fairfax street:
oct lift Mansion House Building.
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NUANO AND FERTILIZERS.

GUANo AND FERTILIZERS
The subscriber HIS on hand full assortment
Of the most approved MAN URES; which he IS
prepared to sell in any quantity desired, At the
LOWEST MARKET RATES.
AS the prices arc uniform the farmer can OBJ
tain his supplies as we'll by correspondence as
though he were to purchase iii person.
! OFFER;
Peruvian Guano of the best quality.
Bolivian Guano. This article comes from the
same section as Peruvian, which it closely re-
sembes in texture ana appearance. 1t Is much
richer in Phosphate, but has less Amonia. For
stiff soils or stiff subsos it will answer quite as
we'll as Peruvian, and it costs but two-thirds the
price of that article.
Mexican Guano, Of four grades.
Ground Bones.
Whitclock's CerealiZcr. The high reputation
borne by this article MS the most ntlectiye and
reliable crop producer made in the United
States induces me to ask the farmer to tc.t it
alongside Of any manure he may apply.
Woolston's Amoniatcd Bone Phosphate. This
article is manufactured by the same house and
contains all the best qualities Of Peruvian Guano
and ground bones. WM. IL. lRMlN
oct l9-tf No. 5, South Union ST..
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PORT 4 N r. TO a L i !

In view of the present unsettled condition,
of the country, and money being great con-
sideration, l have de, ernined to offer to the
public, goods, at such prices as cannot fail to
please. Just received, ... .... -.- .-.
Black and Fancy Cussmcrcs,
All Wool Twceds, for boys wear.
Kentucky Jeans, in great variety.
French and English Mcriroes.
Alpacas, Mousne DeLaines.
White and Coiorcd Flanncls; also beautiful
Saque Flannels, Ginghams and Plaid Domes
tics, Bcachcd and Brown Cottons, Notions &c,
together with many other goods too tedious to
enumerfte, all OF which will be sold very low
oc 7-ectjL .-.. L. A. LARkIN.
(}LoAAs! AND cA 0 "A X 5 !
CLOAKING CLOTHS!
We are now receiving from the New York
manufactures all the new PARIS STYLES OF
LADIES CLOTH CLOAkS,
made in the best anHerand at low prices also
so pieces Astrican Beaver, Chinchlla, Mos
COW Beaver, Plaid, White and Figured Opera,
and other new style Cloaking Cloths, with Trim
mings to match, together with plcte stock Of
DRESS GOO s.
Superior Black and ColOred Silks, Irish Pop
Inns and Silk Warp Ottomans, Hoped Skirts,
Blankets, ard housekeeping Goods in every
variety Of quality, all Of which we are selling at
really low prices. M Ia LON % w.,
No. AZ, Centre Market Space
h, r-tC mot "
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purchase money 10 be paid in cash, ne Z deposit,
at the time Of sale; the residue in three equal
instruments, ~ six, twelve and eighteen months,
to be secured by bonds, with good personal Sc
curty, bearing interest from day. OF sale the tt
tic to be retained until the whole of thc, Pur-
chase money is paid, the deposit 20 be forfeited.
AMI the land liable 10 be resod III the risk o:
thcrurcha:cg should lie i.il to conp!ct his
purchase upon INC sale being c2nirnlcd b. the
Court. JOS AIIIHN ~ - 7hIo,
son 20-cots Commissioner.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-11-15
Rem. WOOD.

Something over o month ago, BEN. WooD, Edi-
tor and Proprietor of the New York News, sold out
that paper to two gentlemen whose names we for
get, and care never to remember. We, in common
with the friends of Constitutional liberty through
out the Union profoundly regretted the retirement
of Mr.. WooD from the editorial arena, upon the
eve of political campaign of more than usual in
terest AS an Editor, he contended for the right
eous principles of our government, with the same
frankness, fidelity and independence that charac-
terized his course as member Of Congress. Dur
ing and since the close of the war, the South had
no moro able and consistent advocate than BEN.
Woop and ell who desire 10 aid in the dissemina-
ton of correct principles, should subscribe to his
paper We are heartily rejoiced that he has again
assumed the management Of the Neacs, and We can
assure him that he returned to 1t not one day too
soon to save it from sudden collapse. Under its
late management, the Necs gave forth an uncer-
tain sound upon the parties and politics Of the day,
and its early demise might have been safely. y.prc-
dictcd. Mr.. WooD now promises never again to
relinquish the control of the paper "whle there is
any hope of serving the cause Of Constitutional
liberty" and we wish him unbounded success in
his career.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-11-15
THE NEGRO I'm BOSTON.

Boston in the State of Massachusetts claims to
i,e the NEST moral and enlightened city in the
universe, and we might reasonably expect the Bos-
tonians to do and say things quite astounding to
the Inhabitants of less favored localities. And 80
we find it. They have peculiar affection for the
negro, and scent their handkerchiefs with an e1-
tract of Guinea or Congo They are so fond of
black that they ought scienay to adjudge it color,
paint their houses 5laeE, wear black, petition to
have the color of the sky changed from blue to
black, and change the Atlantic Ocean into an ink
pond.
AS matter of course, they set the pattern for
all the New England saints to follow, and nc one
can deny that their performances are ininaitabe.
During the war they were anxious to give to the
country an astounding exhibition of genius, cour-
age and honesty, and the heroic BANKS and spoon
thief BUTLER appeared, each trahscendant in their
line. And thus the "Hubites" are continually
startling the world, and extorting siyas from the
admiring saints. They have recently given an as,
tonishing evidence of the progress Of the age to-
ward equal rights for oil, black and white, by IN
Producing negro jurymen in the Superior Courts
and electing two negroes to the Legislature. We
commend their consistency to the Radical saints
everywhere, and especially to the admiration Of
the Stamford Conn Advocate.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-11-15
ANNUAL COURTS.

It is proposed to afford relief to debtors, by al
tering the law, so as TO allow the Court of Common
Pleas to sit but once year. This would be q
pretty efectual mode of relief, as it would post
pone the collection of all sums over 500 for two
years, and may be for longer time The creditor
would enter suit one year, and the year after get
judgment, provided, the debtor did not succeed in
delaying the trial for two or three years. By that
time, the debtor certainly could pay the debt or
have his property SO disposed of that he never
would pay it, if SO disposed. If this arrangement
of the Common Pleas Court is effected, then, the
District and Magistrates Courts should be arran-
ged in the same manner, or abolished. We want
no more discrimination in our legislation in favor
of the large debtor, and against the small debtor,
in favor of the rich man, and against the poor
man. Such legislation is odious, and should be
made so. If creditor cannot obtain judgment
against large debtor under two years, neither
should he be allowed to get judgment against o
small debtor under two years. Make the one pay
as soon as the other. The man who is rich-who
is able to owe FIVE or fifty thousand dollars, is no
more sacred in the eye of the law, than the man
who is poor-who is only able to owe twenty or
one hundred dollars. If the property of the one
should not be sacrificed, neither should the prop
erty of the other. Before God and the Law, the
rich man and the poor, the large debtor and the
small debtor are equal, and should be 80 treated.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-11-15
WESTWARD Ho!

Few of our readers are aware of the amount OF
immigration that has been flowing from the Caro-
lina's, Georgia, Tennessee, North Alabama and
Kentucky to the fertile regions in the Trans-Mis-
sissippi A Memphis paper states that "during
the month of September last, 24O wagons were
ferried from Memphis to Hopefeld, and about the
same number crossed the river to Mound City,
making total Of about 500 wagons during the
month";" Allowing five persons to the wagon, the
immigration for the month, by this route alone,
amounted to full $500 persons, mostly destined to
Arkansas and Texas. Allowing that the tide Of
immigration is equally large at other points on
the river, and by public conveyance, we can form
some idea of the fearful rate ut which the older
States arc being depopulated.
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eooD NEWS FOB ALL,


a nice little man, in a nice little store, with
yery large stock of little articles suited to the
wants; Of boys and girls, and children Of larger
growth. Is it not enough to set all babylon agog,
fkal they can be supplied with toys Of every de-
scription to while away the houra.of innocence!
ghe little prattlors, too, must have an occasional
stick Of candy, orange, other induceuent to be-
have themselves properly, while the afscsionate
parents ore not forgctful Of their own tastes aud
incinations IN the way Of oysters, ct cetera. Ail
these things, and athousand others, are tobe found
at The new establishment just opened opposite the
Benson House, on Main Street, by our entorprising
young friend, a. P. HUBBARD, whose invitation to
the public appears elsewhere in our columns this
morning. We take special pleasure in commend
ING single feature Of this establishment, namely,
tho entire absence Of liquors Of any kind, what
ever Ladies need not fear encountering aught Of
Z disagreeable character by visiting this new Con-
Sectionary, where order and decoruR will be pre-.
ssieSryqd. Cali around and make an inspection for
yourselves.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-11-15
n1srREssrNG AccInENT.

one of those painful accidents which occasionally
happen to children occurred in our midst OF Tues
ssaF afternoon Lass Little ROBBIE WEBB, youngest
s5n,sf EGaJAa WEBB. Esq, Of this village, while
engaged with another boy at Play at the turning
ta6le Of the Blue Ridge Raiircad, and in attempt
ie to get of the table, just as it was passing the
reSuar track, had his leg caught between the iron
rails and terribly cut at and above the ankle JOINT.
There we're two gashes made in the fesh' several
inches in length and depth, but no bones or ten
dons injured. Surgical assistance was promptly
rendered, and Drs. RUrLEDoE, WIIH1TE and
BnoYIEs dressed the wounds, during which the
little sufferer bore it tmanfully. At the present
writing he is doing well, although suffering to
degree that strong men would quail from under
going.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-11-15
ELECTION RETURNS.

We make up the following summary from our
exchanges, Us to the total result of the elections
held in the Northern States last week:
New YonK.-The Republican gains of the State
are very large. Fenton, the Radical candidate for
Governor, is elected by $4,000 majority. The
Congressional delegation remains the same as in
the present Congress. In New York city the con-
serSatve majority is 10000, but this is more than
counterbalanced by the loss in the rural districts.
MAssAoHUsETTs-TheR Radical majority in this
State is upwards of 65OOO The Legislature is
overwhelmingly Radical. Two negroes were elect
ed to the Legislature in Charlestown and one in
Boston. Butler, Banks and Boutwell,, with eight
others of lesser notoriety, comprise the delegation
to Congress.
WIscoxsIN-The Legislature largely Republican
by increased majorities Five Radicals and one
Democrat elected to Congress, making no change
in the relative strength eff the delegation.
M1cHroAN.-The Republican majority will ex-
ceed 25,OOO Members of Congress and State off
GERS elected arc all Radicals.
NEW JERsEY.--The Radical gains are SMALL but
the Legislature is decidedly Republican. Two or
three Democrats elected to Congress.
KANsAs.-The Radical ticket elected throughout
MARYLAND.-The Conservative triumph in this
State is truly gratifying, when compared to the
general result in other States. Inthe Legislature
upon joint ballot there is conservative majority
of thirty-six Notwithstanding the recent distur-
Dances in Baltimore, and the unequal effect Of the
enfranchisement law, the Democratic majority in
that city is largely increased.
M1ssouR1-Returns indicate an increase Of
Radical majorities throughout the State.
DELAwAnE.-This State, though small, casts her
vote on the side of conservatism.
In summing up the result, which wc have en-
deavored to condense so far as practicable, we
not enabled to give precise statement in regard
to the aggregate vote in all the States, but venture
the opinion that the total result of these elections
will not change the complexion of Congress either
for or against the South Therefore, is reasonable
to expect that there will be no dimnution Of their
demands; and on the contrary, although in some
instances the bitterest Radicals are sent to Con-
grcss there is no need of apprehension that furthe,
aggressions are to be made. Their party has Sc
cured triumph and the control of affairs during
the present administration, and the calm, moder-
ate leaders will be content with their success, al
least for the time being.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-11-15
CONTRACTS WITH FREEDMEN.

Our farmers committed an error in contracting
with freedmen for the current year which they
would do we'll to avoid in future. Most Of their
contracts do not expire until the S1st December,
whereas they should have terminated about the
1st of November. 1t seems to us that contracts
should be made from November to November. By
that time the crops can be gathered and divided,
and the work of the year ended the freedmen can
then dispose of their portion to pay their debts
and purchase supplies, ond have ample time to re-
move to their homes for the ensuing year, seed
down their wheat and oat lands, and prepare their
corn and cotton lands, and beready by New Years
day to go vigorously to work. This rule would suit
the employer and employee.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-11-15
pI,Ipe1AR.pRooF GUN.

The inventive genius Of our townsman' JOHN
WILSON, Esq, seems irTepressible. A short time
ago io he met with the misfortune Of having his
Office robbed. and straightuay he improvised o
rnn which win prove safeguard against like oc-
currences. The gun is go. constructed and arran-
ecd that the thief, upon entering the room where
1t Is sset, viii shoot himself before he knows 1t.
No matter what portion Of the room is entered q
fa7r psces in any direction will touch WIRE and
ins,sntly the barred is pointed upon the Line OF
che wire and an explosion ensues which must, IN
nine cases out of ten, bring down the intruder
II, any of our readers are curious to examine tins
Invention, let them call at once upon Squire VIII
sos; but becestain to call during Office hours Tor
mar that an accident might happen. In other
words we would advise against visit IN the night
time, whom tine occupant is away and honest folks
cslaar, ;ss..stl