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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1866-02-22

to command almost his own terms.
He also possesses a perfect right to
change his place of abode, and if,
therefore, lie does not find in one
community or State a mode of life
suited to his desires, or proper re-
muneration for his labor, he can
move to another, where labor is
more esteemed and better rewar-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29
LETTER FROM IDAHO.

correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
IDAHO CRY, May 80, lS66.-The memory
Of the past was most wildly brought up, a
few days since, when I received, and perused
with delight, copy Of the Alexandria Gazette,
which paper I had not seen before, since the
late war commenced. To all AlczandriaDs
from home, the Gazette was, as it doubtless
will continue to be, the most welcome and cher
ishcd of their visitors [ know of nothing, In
years, that really carried me SO forclbly back,
to the scenes Of childhood and youth, as the
reception of the good old sheet. 1t looked so
natural, that I almost felt as if II were boy
again. and running into my grandfather
room, with the paper, crying out grandpa,
here's the Gazette-the carrier has just left it
at the door, Oh these recollections How
they brim the eyes with tears And that which
induced them, will always be welcome friend,
as shall always be faithful friend to it. |
enclose small package handle carefully
1t is the produce of the soil Of ldaho-and is
in value eight dollars to pay for the Gazette for
one year May you and the paper ever be
prosperous, is the wish Of yours sincerely.
['And sure enough, inclosed in this letter came
the package of gold dust-only thiuk Of gold
dust we never expected to see that again =
and also, photograph Of the writer, for which
he has our thanks. Now, wasn't that a letter
and an enclosure very cheering to an editor,
Situated as this editor is?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29
Il CARD,
CHARLOTTESVILLE, June -, IS


T find a statement, taken from the Off
cial records, of balances due by the principal
postmastcrs in Virginia: 1.-THE OFFICIAL records
are not more accurate in other matters than in
this, so far as am concerned, God help the coun-
try. The object Of this card is simp to state
most positively and emphatically that J. do not
owe the U. S. Government single cent. and
at no time during my term of Office did ever
owe the Government half the amount now re-
ported-namely, ,S5,2lS CO. me balance = due
accounts (Which balance was the residue of 4
part of the quarter in which [ was turned out Of
Office and which it was impossible for me to
know before I left Alexandria, amounted. be-
leve, to $500 or ST. 900. and this was paid in full
by m securities who were in Alcxandria all
the time, and who are there now; and II Is not
extravagant to say they are to-day, and have
been for years, worth hundreds Of thousands OF
dollars
The newspapers that have published the list of
delinquent Postmasters in Virginia will pertyrm
an act of simple justice to an humblcln individual
by publishing the above card.
TURNER W. ASHBI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

TENaE VIRGINIA -
i 49,. IMMIGRATION SOCIETY,
Incorporated by the General Assembly, AID
composed exclusively OF
VIRGINIAN PROPERTY HOLDERS.
Have determined to send at once to Europe one
Of their Directors TO secure the tenants and Ia
borers required in this State. Their Commits
sioner, who is pow. arrang ing to embark for
Great Britain, will be empowered to contract
with reliable tenants in Europe for the lease of
lands, either in large or small tracts. Lard
owners who wish to rent their lands are invited
to communicate with the Secretary, 1T the office
of the Society in Lynchburg, who will furnish
the necessary forms of power Of attorney and
contract, to be signed by them and the imm-
grants. Each application. must state what rent
will be required and whether in money or part
of the crop. Our Commissioner will 60 out ac-
credited as the agent Of the Virginiaa land-hold-
ers proposing a fair rcmunerat!Ve contract to
persons who wish to come to this country, and
will take active and energetic measures to place
before the proper classes the advantages OF the
locations which we propose.
Farmers and others wishing to en- loy select
ed laborers, are invited to avail themselves OF
this organization and communicate with the
Secretary.
A Land Register will be kept in the office OF
the Society, where will be registered descrip-.
tions of lands for sale or lease, in any part OF
the State, which will be broughtto the notice OF
all immigrants and other settlers calling at the
Office, as we'll as extensively advertised in this
country and abroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29
VIRGINIA NEWS,

Gen. F. D. Sewell, inspector general Of the
freedmen bureau for the State Ct Virginia,
has just completed tour OF inspection Of the
State In his report to the bureau, he recon-
mcnds copsolidatior Of the sub districts and
reduction of the agents Of the bureau. lie
states that the issue Of ratIons is decreasing.
The largest issues are made at Richmond,
Petersburg, Hampton and Norfolk. lie re-
commends that the Freedmen be sent into the
back country where the demand for labor is
much beyond the supply
A most horrible death from suake bite &C.
Cured in Hanover county, on Saturday last.
While Mr.. jeremiah Logan was passing
through his oat field, he suddenly tr0d on a
copperhead snake, one Of the most venomous
species of reptiles found in the State, and IN an
instant it's faDgs were embedded III his right
leg, causing at the time only slight tingllng
pain. The snake then Sided out Of sight, while
Mr.. Logan, after brief search, proceeded
about outdoor labors and in a short time died.
On Monday (says the Stanton Spectatorl
the people of Augusta, county, assembled at
the Courthouse, and adopted resolutions pre-
testing in the strongest terms against the pro-
posed amendment Of the Constitution, which
would, if adopted with the consent or the
State, place the brand Of degradation upon the
people Of the State The meeting was address
ed by Hon. A. H. H. Stuart. The resolu-
tons were drawn by Judge Shelley.
They have what they call an 'Ugly Club at
the University Of Va, which will have It's ccIc-
bration on Tuesday. 4 pair OF boots vii! be
awarded to the ugliest member Of the club; a
hat to the prettiest pair Of slippers to the
most corceitcd, and pound Of candy to the
smallest. So says the Charlottesville Chronicle.
The Petersburg IVA. Express, an cnterpris-
ing daily paper, which suffered severely by the
late fire in that city, has resumed publication.
Ten tobacco factories are in operation at
Danvlllc, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

The Washington Chronicle states that the
Radicals in the South arc preparing to call
counter-meeting to the proposed National
Union Convention, to be held at an early day,
and which Twill be one of the most Imposing
events of the campaign" Doubtless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

FORGE E. WHITE,
VI Liberty Hail.
80 and 81, Cameron street,
Invites attention to his very extensive ano
choice stock of
GROCER
embracing Teas, Coffees Sugars, Spices, Hams
Bacon. Flour, Candles, Soap Moasses, Butter,
Cheese, Canned Meats and Fruits Joilics, tarl-
ma, Corn Starch, and great variety ofartlcles'
usually found in q grocery store
BRUCES
CONCENTRATED FERTILIZER.
SWAN ISLAND GUANO.
HAY, GRAIN and FEED always on or hand and:
lie also asks attention to his unusually large
and fine stock Of
LILO UORS
of every description sGnsstng Of hiSaleS mgr
Champagne, Port, Sherry, and other. Wines,
Jamaica Spirits Santa Cruz Rum' CGrdlals, A All
half barrels, &C., &c.
ALSO, CIGARS and TOBACCO, in great va
riety.
charge oc l6-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29
III WALL PAPERS, !
WINDOW SHADES,
PICTURE I r X ELS,
CCGUS y TASSELS.

Having purchased the Paper Store Of ;]esier-
son Tacey No III, King street. | hereby an
nounce to the citizens Of Alexandria that have
now on hand and am receiving q large and vel!
assorted stock Of the above goods.
Picture Frames made to order
CARPETS cut made, and put down to order.
Also attends to the making Of Curtains, and
repairing Of Venetian Blinds
Country orders solicited ,,r,,
NH 15-tf GEO. IL , Mlii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

TIE iIYNCHBURG PEOPLE TN LIBERIA. -
The trader Thomas Pope" lately arrived at
New York after a passage OF t0rty-one days
from MonroVia, laden with Liberia sugar. coffee,
&C., and large number Of passengers, con-
sisting of missionaries and citizens OF Liberia
the former for the benefit Of their health, and
the latter for business.
The intelligence received is 10 general, high
~ encouraging. Agriculture and trade are be-
ing prosecuted with much spirit and success.
A merchant (colOred) sent to Il firm in New
York five thousand dollars in gold, to purchase
a vessel and send her out to him with goods Tor
the African market.
We have been favored with copies OF two
letters from members OF the company which
LETT our city, last fall, for that Republic They
contain the sad particulars of the death Of
Mac" the originator and leader OF the party,
one of the most capable aud worthy Of his
race, and more free from human imperfectons
than any man, in his sphere of lie, that VIC
know of or remember, The disease was lung
fever, produced and fastened by his ezertions
for the comfort and welfare OF those who ac-
companied him They seem to be well and
highly pleased with the country and the pros
pect for lettering their condition. -LUnchJnTg
VUginian.
THE real friends Of the African race, have,
in the Colonization of that race, in Africa, the
land Of their origin, wide field Of philanthro-
py opened, where active benevolence can be
exertcd for the furtherance Of the rights aud
interests and prosperity Of the colored people,
thousand times more efficiently than in keep
ing them here, the subjects OF discord and con-
tenton, and "agitaling' for negro suffrage and
:'civilrights' Let those who choose, emigrate
to Liberia, where they can be free and indie
pendent, socially and politically; where they
can vote as often as they please, and where
they can rule and govern their own country,
without any let or hindrance, from white men,
or coHernments established by white men
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY:

Hon. JAS. BARBOUR.
DIRECTORS.
Hon. Alex. Rives, John N. Forbes, ESQ.,
Hon. VIM. D. Hart Gen. G. c.. Wharton, Maj
A. F. Robertson, Col Robt, L: Owen, \ Francis
Cabell, esq, Hon. Charles Bruce, Launceos
Minor, esq.,, and Capt. E. L. Shelton.
Major Peter J. Otey, Typographical Engineer
and Architect.
DR.. w. B. Robertson, Secretary:
All communications must be addressed to the
Secretary at Lyhchburg, Va my 19-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

Captain Philip R. Forney, 18th U. S. imam
~, "a son Of Colonel John ". Forney,) was
ecent}y tried by court-martial at San Francis
&C, California. and dismissed the service. The
3narges Of which Captain Forney was found
guilty were disobedience Of orders and conduct
irbecou1ing an officer and gentleman The
:entence of the court has been confirmed by
&c commanding general.
tic. Alliu, United States Arciorer at Spring
.elj, class, has invented plan for altering the
ol6-iashioned Springfield r1uSket to breech-
oader The new gun can be fred more rapidly
hun apy revolving arm; docs not get foul,
,either does it easily get out Of repair.
:;'he welcome intelligence still comes from
lev 2 ork that the prices of cattle tend down
:5GrGs At the live stock markets in New
..7orl, this week, holders Of cattle tried to ad-
s,arce the rates of last week or to hold on, but
;ley failed in both.
Tho steamship Moro Castle, which reached
Rev York from Havana on Wednesday last,
:,,onght six millions of cigars on freight in an
icioation Of the new tariff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

The President has affixed his signature to
what is known as the Supplementary Home.
stead bill, by the provisions of which all the
public lands in the States Of Alabama, Missis-
sippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Florida are
thrown open to actual settlers in eighty acre
homesteads, with provision that persons
who favored the rebellion shall not enjoy
the privilege till next year. 4 correspondent
of the Boston Advertiser says:
The managers on the part Of the House in
the conference committee would not have con-
sentcd to the limitation Of the exclusion of
active rebels from the benefits Of the act to the
next six months, but for the assurance of the
Freeemeu>s Bureau that this space of time
would be- sufficient to accomplish the object Of
the tiil--tflat is, to enable the loyal people the
negrcesI OF the five States to enter land under
it. Gene raj Howard, as soon as the President
has signed the bill, will send out special IN
structions to the agents of the Bureau to take
evesy pains to inform the colored people OF the
nature OF the act, and to induce them to excr-
else the right of selecting homesteads on the
public lands conferred upon them by it.
The New York World predicts that this bill
will If the intentions Of its projectors are
carried out produce more vital change In the
condition Of the negro race at the South than
even the transition from slavery to freedom. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

Il T A n S
Just received from New York large supply
Of FANS, Palm Leaf, Paper, Linen and Silk.
RUFFLING in great variety,
KNITTING COTTON, all numbers.
EAIBROIDERING BRAIDS, Silk Worsted
and Mohair.
EMBROIDERY SILKS, all colors.
VELVET RIBBONS, all widths.
LINEN HANDKERCUIEFS fine line of
Mosquito Netting, Machine Silk, ali colors !;
Clark's and Coats's Spool Cotton, &c, &c, to
which invite the attention Of purchasers.
CHARLES w. GREEN,
No H. North Fairfax street,
ic1-tf Mansion House Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29
Paper Hanging.
WALL PAPERS,
BORDERS,
FIRE BOARD PRINTS.
WINDOW PAPER

JOHN P. CLARKE
Has resumed his business ct the old stand,
NO. 15s, KING STREET.
HIS PAPER HANGING DEPARTMENT
contains as usual the choicest, both,
PLAIN AND DECORATIVE,
Of the most celebrated
FRENCH AND AMERICAN MANUFAc-
TURE,
suitable for Parlors, Dining Rooms, Halls, &c
All orders for PAPERING Private DWELLING,
and Public Buildings will be promptly executod
in the most superior style at the lowest prices
The many years experience in this business
makes him confident in giving satisfaction to al
that may favor him with their patronage.
~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29
r VERY AND SALE STABLE.
WAGON Y A RID.

Tho subscriber has leased the extensive sta BILE
streets which he has thoroughly repaired and
cleaned, and where all DESTROYS OF having any.
thing done in the livery line can be accommoda-
ted to their satisfaction.
Country people can have their stock and wa
CONS we'll taken care Of by leaving them at the
wagon yard.
Excellent stabing and grooming furnished
horses left here for sale.
Horses liveried in the best style at Slo month
JAMES a. FUGITr,
sd 3O-tf Alexandria, Va.
THE SUBSCRIBER IS AUTHORIZED TO
/ offer for sale the FARM of Joseph kerby,
esq This farm is situated ct the mouth or
Broad Creek, on the Maryland Shore, where 1T
lentnlluvial soil, we'll adapted to the growth of
all the crops usually grown in that fertile Sec
ton of country. 1t is about four miles below
Alexandria. Crops may be shipped directly
from the garden. The improvements consist OF
a large frame dwelling. containing eight a.:
rooms, and all the necessary out buildings s&i
in good repair. From one hundred to three
hundred acres will be sold to suit purchasers
A rare opportunity is offered to those desiring
a safe investment, or to engage in agricultural
pursuits, as it will be sold at q great bargain
For terms, Sc, apply to 1
Atty for owner, T. B. P. O., Pr. Geo. CO. NJ
or to W. ARTHUR TAYLOR, Alexa., Va.
Pr. Georges CO., Md.-ie l1-2awtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29
7S WALL PAPERS. 49,

I7S WALL PAPERS. 7G
SOUTH KING ST, SOUTH KING ST.,
WINDOW SHADES,
PAPER CURTAINS
PICTURE FRAMES,
SHADE FIXTURES,
PICTURE CORDS, TASSELS.
FIRE BOARD PRINTS,
BORDERS, &c
The subscriber begs leavet to inform his friend.
and the public generally that ne has Oh hand
and will be constantly receiving, choice solec-
tons Of the above named goods, which will DO
sold at reduced prices for cash.
All orders for Paper Hanging Wnioy
Shades, putting down carpets, &c, will be
promptly attended to by e3pe fenced work'ne:.,
and at moderate charges.
my 2l-tf ITS, south side hing street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

2e Baltimore Sun says The facility with
*ricn divorces in general are obtained, and the
2::r2erous expedients resorted to for scyering
':lSt no man should put asnn1er, would seem
c indicate lamcntablc degree Of dopbestic in
alis;ty which might be obviatcd by proper de-
gee Of consideration before marriage or mutual
GrboaTance afterwards"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

CROPS IN FAUoU1ER. letter from Upper
vile, in Fauquier county, says: Every thing
goes on very quietly in this neighborhood.
The negroes have behaved very we'll, and many
to get back. Very large crops of corn have
been planted, and it looks we'll. The wheat
has improved very much and we will make
more and Of much better quality than last
year. Rich. Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS. The Senate,
yesterday, insisted on its amendments to the
tax bill, and agreed to appoint committee Ct
conference thereon. a bill was passed to reg
ulate the occupation Of mineral lands and to
extend the right of pre-em rtion thereto. The
bill relating to suffrage in the District of Col
umbia was laid over until to-day. The bill to
authorize the construction of ship canal
around the Falls of Niagara was taken up and
debated at considerable length, but no vote
was taken. Il Joint resolution was introduced
and referred, to provide for the payment Of
property belonging to religious and charitable
institutions in the loyal States destroyed during
the war by federal troops.
The House passed the following bills; Con-
corning public lands in Nevada; granting lands
to the Iron Mountain Railroad Company of
Missouri; also granting lands to Michigan to
aid in the construction Of ship canal from
Portage Lake to Lake Superior; and lands to
construct ship canal from Lake Superior to
La Belle Lake, and to aid in building railroads
in Minnesota A committee Of conference was
ordered on the bill to continue in force the
Freedmen Bureau The tariff bill was then
taken up and considered untithe adjournment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

he Washington Chronicle, speaking Of the
! 'atiooal Fair, say The voting at the Ma
'c3al table on The solid silver pitcher to be pre-
5eEted TO IT,; President Or Thaddeus Stevens Is
7rogreS'.. .og briskly. So far Mr.. Stevens Is
nee ( nearly four to one. We should not
.a;nk this would be very good for the National
Tcirt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

The Baltimore Sun, Speaking of the propos-
&, National Union Convention, says:-'Ne
snail watch with hopefulneSs which tue catho'
,icity of their professions should inspire, the
Developments of this new movement So shall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

@g~ F. WEsTwooD AsHBY has been appoint
ed Local Agent for the FIRE INSURANCE CON-
PANY of Alexandria, to solicit and receive APP
plications for insurance. He may be found at
the store of E. j. Miller No. 65 King St., Alex
andria nv Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29

+rza TEN VALUABLE HOUSES fOK
=E#sssa SALE-1 offer for sale ten desirable houses
and lots, adjoining each other. situated on the ne
cast side of Washington street, lmmedlately
north of the Cotton Factory, inthe block known
ns ',:Scott's Row" Price and terms made
known upon application.
w. c. YEATON, Attorney for owner
ON OFF Ofice-No 70, nor.h st. Asaph ST..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-29
FOR, ga LIE

FOR SALE. g.
Ei:! A B 4 r G a k|
FOUR FRAME HOUSES, on the west side
of Water street, near Gibbon, each containing
SIX rooms The lots run back to IN alley. The
advertiser will sell one, with the privilege OF
the four. For further particulars, terms, &c.
onniv to VIM COGAN,
ie f-tf No. Is, north Royal st.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-12-20
Suffrage Ian Tennessee.

The Copperheads of Tennessee are rar-
idly becoming converts to the principle of
Negro suffrage in connection with the en-
reimbursement of the rebels who are not
permitted to vote under the present Con
stitution Ofthat State. Thsy hive tried
NEGRO equality" of that sort and don't
like it-aow they are willing to try it in a
shape that shall give both rebels and ne
groes political rights. That would he a
hard bargain for the negroes, but we pre-
sumo they will agree to it, if they can not
otherwise obtain the right to vote. 1t is
said that some members of the Tennessee
Legislature favor the re adoption of the
following section ofthe Constitution ofl796
by virtue of which negroes uscl to vote for
Andrew Jackson.
''All free men of the age Of twentv-one
years and upwards, possessing freehold
in the county where he may vote. and be-
ing an inhabitant of this State, and all free
men who have been inhabitants OF any one
county within the State six months imme-
diately preceding the day of election, shall
be entitled to vote for members of the
General assembly for the county in which
they shall respectfully reside
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-12-20
Mr. Julian's Hill.

The bill introduced in the House last
Friday by Mr.. Julian, is the most thor
ouogh-going of all the measures yet pro
posed 70. rcco1strlctiny the rcvol,ed
States.
1t sets out By reciting that these com
munities, b. their b,lllo1, destroyed
all civil government within their borders
and have no power to restore such govern
ment without the Intervention of Congress.
II asserts, also, that the present organiza-
lions in those States are invalid, because
they could only become valid by the recog-
milton of Congress, which they have never
yet received.
The bill then proceeds to develop and
embody its authors plan for the organiza-
ton Of Territorial governments in those
communities, and their eventual restora-
ton to the ULion as States. Tle impor-
tant feature of the measure, and the one
which will he likely to commend it to
Radical Union men both in and out OF
Congress, is its fifth section, which pro-
vides that in the election of members OF
the Territorial Legislatures none shall vote
who in any way aided or encouraged the
rebellion. In this respect. as will be seen,
it differs widely from the bill for recogni-
Zing North Carolina, introduced into the
House ON Thursday, which attempts TO
draw line of distinction between those
who willingly and those who unwillingly
took part in the rebellion. Whatever
might be SAID Of the relative merits of the
two measures, it is probable that Mr.. Jul
iian's. being more decided and nncom-
promising in its character, win command
more support.