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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-12-14

thought of all classes, of both sexes. and of
all ages. BY her unity, as the South did, she
will rule us but we trust not for sinister
ends. TWEED.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1866-12-14

HNTNA FIRE INSURANCE COMPA-
ZIL ny. Capital S3OOOOOO. Applications received
for in this Company-one of the oldest in the Union.
NATHAN HALL.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09
legislative Statistics.

The annual statistical list of members
and officers of tie Legislature (says the
Madison Journal) has been prepared ard
printed, and the following items are com,
pulled theEefrom:
Ia The Senate, Of SO members. there are
10 farmers. lawyers, . merchants. 2 each
manufacturers, mech ulrs and luu her
merchants; l each superintendent Of tele-
graph. miller, land agent, clerk, produce
merchant and SPECTATOR. The Lieutenan,
Governor and Senators SToDDARD aud
JUDD are the oldest each G8, and Is are
over As years of age. The Youngest Is
Senator j A. Bentley, who is 80 Sen.
ator kousrREh has had tae lsrg-st legis-
lative experience, II years, and there are
7 Senators who have never been member.
OF The legislature before. A. 10 nativity,
10 are New Workers, 7 Vernonters, 4 each
from Massachusetts, Pennsylvania aud
Connecticut, each from Scotland, Cana
da West, kentucky, Virginia ard Wash.
ington city.
In the Assembly, OF 100 members, there
are 45 farmers, ID Law ) ers, ] / merchants,
5 umbeTmen, 4 ply oicians, 2 each editors,
manufacturers and bricknakers. l each
printer, student, millwright, produce deal
er, mechanic, lumber dealer, insurance
agent, grocer, surveyor, miller, .meIter
As to nativity, 80 hail from New York
l. from Vermont, 6 from Ireland 5 eac!
from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and
Eng land, 4 each from i'ennsy lyania, OHIO
scd Germany, 3 each from Connecticut
and Prussia, each from New Jersey,
Rhode Island, Georgia, Canada Yves,
Michigan, Wales, Belgium, Newfoundland
Maine, AIRY land, France, Illinois, Missouri
Virginia and New Brunswick. none from
this State. The oldest membe is NIcHo
LAS DIrMAR of Manitowoc, and the Young
est, T, Il. CURTIS of Milwaukee There
are 80 members no nIe over As years Of
age, and onl, 1 who are under 81 Tie
oldest residents Of the State gre + Il
NAR-D Den If AGaua county, and d j
SEELY of Lafayette, who lave been here
90 ..,l y
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present rates and the amendments above
proposed, s435.C00,C Geo. Setting aside
$50 coo coo additional for the reduction
of the principal OF the public debt, sur
illus viii remsi", assnnlr G the correctness
II Tie estimates of The commission, app!i-
c,he for the reduction of taxation. Of
$50 100000 The commission recommend
ihal the charge be made slowly for the
present aud to begin jay I.:, 1866, er
sooner.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09
Special Il Office.

9 Great oaks firm little ocoYns gyow"
The worst dseasts kno.n TO the human
race spring from causes SO snail as 10
almost DEFY detection, The volumes Of
scientific lore that fill the tables and
shelves Of the medical fraternity only 90
TO prove and elaborate these facts.
Then guard yourselves while yen may.
Tho smallest pimpIs on the skin is tell
tale and indicator Of disease. 1t nay fade
and die away from the sntscs of the body,
but it vii! reach the vi,aIs. perhaps. at
last, and death be the result and final
close. MAGGIELs BILLIoys. DYsPErlIC
and DIARkHEA PILLS cure where sii
others fail. While for Burns, Sea-
Ch:Ibains, Cuts, and al abrasions of tie
skin, MAGCtEL's SALvE is infalIibe. Sold
10y J. NJ GG1EL, 43 Fulton street, New
York, And all Druggists, a. IS cents per
box.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09

1t WAS never pretended that it vas e
war of conquest or dominion, but TO a,ser'
and main ain the mild aud peaceful pro
visions of he constitution. the government
Of the United States. Such a war can
never place this government IN The atl
Jude Of corquaror, OF the state IN the attn
tude OF conquered subjects, or make the
state conquered rIovuce. The jnri>dlc
lion of the United States is only tia; pre-
scrbed bv the constitution. " Whatever
pretense there NAV be Of implied and en-
iaraed Wa, powers, these powers can only
be claimed or exercised as incident to the
wal BY what warrant or provision IL
ibe contribution can The supreme govern
ment make conquest Of one Of lis own
states, or exercise dominion over It's owl.
citizens except in suholdjnation to Ike
constitution Tie very idea YOU'D be
prepos;erous Its jurisdiction is the same
and ONLY the same afor the insurrection is
suppressed that it was tefole il was begun.
Before the war the United Sta;es had
the night 10 exercise ;he jurisdiction, SOW
erelgnty and power over the states and
the people OF the states prescribed, defined
and limited by the constitution The
var ended, it could do 10 more Il sd
exercise the same jnris,iic ZION over them
as states and people OF states forming
constituent parts Of tie union.
1t would be Inonstrous if the United
STATES endoUe with sovereign powers,
prescribed. defined and limited BY q con
sttutloa emsDariEg from the penD,e
through ths states, could exert Itself to
destroy one Of The constituent elements Of
lis own life. the source Of its own power,
and without which even TIE union Itself
is dead. The government has not in
creased The sphere of its sovereignty nor
lost anr Of i!s sovereign powers by the
war. Tie crime Of the rebels was that
they refused to perform heir duties and
functions in the union. The government
demanded that they should. 1t made 10
other demand during the Instructions
1t bad no power 10 make any other
demand It required this BIZ virtue of It's
supreme anthony, derived from the con-
s,Itulion, and III tie interest not alone Of
the peCPla q he insu,gent states Iut in
tie right ard Interest o; every loyal rltiz.n
o. the United ates. The UNITED states
cannot force state TO abdica,e its fuuc-
tons CT RIGHTS as a state in the urion nor
can II accept he Add cation ton state
l. ha- power under the constitution 10
admit a -late 10 the union, but 10 power
to permit it TO retire OF depal, from the
union.
But gentlemen say the rehsI states are
out OF the union. and they are estopped
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Wool.

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oo.,,-, ~. lo,,.ro1 .,o -. .z7oa,
= =. :: - a. :,
8 ,,,as ,hao =, IVA c,,~ .n.i;.. ,,..
o. ,ee7 49, 1900, .,,'l,
;,.,.o-.ai .ro-o.,o.o 81 1eo oon
con -. : 80: - ,,.-... ,.,'.
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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09
Government Bonds.

RESOLUTIONS, Gays the Madison Demo-
crot, is is expected, will soon be offered
giving the Legislature a chance 10 deine
IT'S position for or against taxing Govern
ment bonds. Some members of the ma
Jpri:y have been waiting for this INTRODUCES
ton from the Democratic side; and tha,
side has been restrained from a fear Of the
dsad house committee. and that any ex-
PRESTON upon the suj,ject ~ a vote upon
the meiit-, woui! lie smot1eied. We ale
lea 10 believe however. that a vote will be
allowed, # presented, and that there is a
growing disposition lot to regard The
Question as political Many Union mem
bers do not SO regard il, bHt AS a measure
Of right aid justice. Let Us hope. then,
hat Wisconsin, by her legislature, will
give formal expression Of the feelings of
her cltlzeus, and ;hat i, will be upon he
s1.e Of equal taxation and q just dIstrbu-
ton Of the public burdens upon ali
g asses, il proportion to their actual mon
led crpi;al.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09

HE TRIAL OF JEFF DAvIs.-Mr, YIN
y. EyAR1s, of New York. has at last set
tied down to the work OF preparing for the
trial of JEFFERSON DAVIS, aud is "nol a.
bone to visitors, being engaged in over
hauling the records Of trials for treason
since the days of the S1UAn1s The Gov
ernmenr it is said, pays Mr.. EvaRrs a fee
Of slO0 600 in this case, sum which is
not al exorhi'an. charge for professional
services, when it is considered that his
business is now over $50. coo per wear.
and must suffer to great extent during
hIs preparations for and attendance On the
trial Of the President Of ths late Coufed,
eracy."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09

The STEAMBOAT DISAsTEHs "A GIN
cinuali paper OF Jan 81 says the steamer
Missouri had 100 persons on board %
OF whom were passengers. The Missouri
WAS one Of the Iargssf passenger STEAMERS
on the river. valued at 500 600
The steamer Esnnti had about $50
pssseH gers on beard, among whom were
81 men OF company b, L. S. cavalry.
The accident occurred at event, lust att r
~uppe:, While the passengers were assem-
5ied IN conversation around the stove
IN he ball. The explosion was Of sucl.
force as to riddle the cabin floor AID let
every person in the front part Of the cabin
down into tho mass Of fire and steam be-
low. Grea, numbers lost their lives bv
jumping overheard. The total loss of life
is supposed 10 be nearly 800 Of whom 80
were soldiers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09

BoUNrEs Tie number Ct men who
received bounlies from tie Government
during the rebcIiion-the sums ranging
from slC0 to *400-was 81 1870 $40, the
agglega'e OF he bounties paid beng near
y 1862 500 oOo Upwards Of 731 00O
fo.d;e1s received no bounties. The Pay
master General opposed the proposed
equalization OF bounries, stating that such
3 measure, if adopted, would require tie
expenditure Of from $3.50 600. 600 to
1858 GCO,C0O.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09
Liberal.

A5ou. !hree weeks ago a large FIRE
occurred IN Oshkosh, Wis. Among the
loser. VAS Hr L. V. SnURLr of the
u, m0cra., who lost The contents Of bis
enti'e establishment In short time lie
received tho following letter, which will
explain itself:
MILWAUKEE,, Jan. Goth 1866
Mr. 4. ! SnuRLY, D.hko II, Wis.
Dear Sir perceive by the papers
thai you have me, with heavy loss IN
being burned out. We drop you this to
SAY mat We bsy yor TO give yourself no
concern IN this, your hour of pecun!ary
misfortune, about the amount due our
firm, or The Northwestern Type Foundry
II fortune ever smiles on you 80 that you
feel you can pay It without inconvenien-
chg yourself, you can 90 So If not, lei,
i! 90, and VS. will balance our books
Yours. truly,
NoONAN j. MCNAB.
Such Al act OF Iiberalty cannot but fail
10 reap ia oHn reward and in the end
rebound 10 The crcdis O. enc whose purse
and heart are always open at the right
lime, VIZ: JosIAH A NooSAs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09

ing down from lie blue above, to tell
sou they died for country and not party:
would appea! to YOU in the name of
those fathers and mothers who give to the
republic; and psrly, their frst-born and
test loved sons; would appeal to YOU
IN the name of the millions hose hearts
bed atresh Whenever memory recalls the
departed, and who fnd their oniy sosce
in the fac; that those lheY mourn fell in tho
service of the union the whole union, and
rot IN the blind service Of the party, TO
relent. Give us the full fruition of our
ropes, the reward of our sacrifices. tho
fruits Of our victories. the fraternal union
Of our fathers. the brotherhood of states.
Parties are ch-nging and evanescent
they go up and co70 on the waves Of
popular passion and prejudice; guard
and strengthen them as You will, they
caunot live forever. The scertre of pow
er will ere lOug fall from your hands. 40.
o'he! par,y'as despo'c aud grinding NAV
yet dlc'a'a-may yet determine the terms
and conditions upon which sour s,ates
exeEcise ri ghts and functions in the union.
Party spirit knows no law it refuses
TO reason; il has 60 attribute Of Justice,
no sense Of honor. no conscience no tot
Grafton The measure Of its demands
and exaCiiOns is laa strength and power
to enforce them. If you, to-day can die
tate The condition Jpn which only tie
STATE of lenre.see NAV b permitted to per
form her duties and exercise her rights 10
the union. it NAV be only a question Of
'lme which some new eiemeus, moved
by popular capiIcc, nav combine TO die>
tate to New England Il is fearful thing
to trust the liberties Of great people 10
the caprlciouS and ever shifting power Of
party for one deny the right or pow
er to dictate any terms or attach any con
dluons outside Of the constitu!ion upon
which any state may nave It's place in the
union, The only f,GhtfDi conditions ays
obedience o the constitution and laws and
that obe,ience i: itself consists IL the full
eX=tclse Of ali is fjghls aud the perform
ahce OF III constitutional Obligations as a
state in he uA;on can vel understand
bow difficult thiog j. is to look or &C.
upon these great qreatious without prtj u-
dice or passion The same writer on inter
national law from whom | have alresdy
quotel says;
The tumut Of d;,cord and the fame
OF civil wer litl!c aglce viii tie proceed
ing pure and exact justice. More que.
times ale to be awaited for"
would wait fer more quiet ,irnes to
amend the constitution. The statesman
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09

EItws OF TIE lnEsInESr-A dispatch
from Washington states that IN a co1ver-
ssIion between the President aud dis
jinGui>Led Senator, On Saturday, Mr.
Jon>sos expressed doubts rs to tho pro~
prie;y OF ans farther amendments TO the
Constitution; but said that, If amendments
we're to be made changing the basis Of
representation and direct taxs'on-w Which
lie did not deem at all necessary At presen.
he favored making the number of quail
fed voters the basis Of representation, and
tie valuation oi property the basis of d.
rect TAXATION
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"CRlGIN oF THE LATE WAR "-GEo

"CRIGIH oF THE LATE -GEo.
LCNT, gentleman OF national reputation
aud undisputed ability is about 10 issue a
duodecimo volume with the above tile.
tr' N the press Of the APP'e.ons Iii, obJ-ct
will be 10 show BY historical facts that the
late civil war real, originated in the deep
seated hat,ed Of The union and constitution
felt snd expressed by politicians of the
IIaaii.cn aad Adams school.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09

cF There are 6 600 applications for
the 400 vacancies in the regular army,
and % 600 applications for Situations in
the treasury DEPARTMENT.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09

c The Legislature of Tennessee h..
passed bill in both Houses, giving the
negro The r'gh, to testify as witness in
in the courts. THIS WAS do,e 1T the ur-
gentIequest Of President JOHNSON.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09
Land for sale.

T AN authorized to sell the following described
] eighty acres o. land in the town OF Frank
In, W the Horth West quarter OF North
East quarter, aud the North Eat quarter Of
North west quarter Of Section 81, Town 90.
Range %. The land is good and wen located
the tie perfect, an it WILDE sold cheap.
JEkb CROW LEY.
Maritoxoc, July IL 1895,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09
MILWAUKEE, HOUSE
I'VE RIVERS.

T oIN y SCHU1TE fa- rurchased the above
y vel known houte IL Two Rivers, formerly
kept by Mr.. Bonn, aud WI Il endeavor to l'leass
al who call on him. In addition to the hotel
ia siacss, he will keep constantly on hand
good stock of groceries, toys, fancy articles,
yankee notions, cigars, liquor beer, &c.
Two Rivers, Wis, Decembe, ii, 1865.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09

The honorable gentleman from Perm
s'IVsnia (Mr S'eyens) boldly declares hi.
NOTES and purpo-es. Ito savs:
According 20 my Judgement thew
ought never to be ,ecog lied AS capable
OF acting IN the union, or being counted
AZ valid states until the constitution shall
have been so amended IS to secure per>
petua ascendency to the party of the IN
ION"
8 If they should grant tho right Of suf
frage TO persons Of cO'or, | think there
would always be union whto men enough
in ;he south; aided by the blacks. to divide
The representation and thus continue the
republican sscendency."
Here, then, ia the motive and purpose
of Tie majority of this house TIE STATES
&re to be held in the grasp of despotic
power the government Is to be revolu-
uonized to secure the ascendency Of the re-
publican party. Proclaim it to the coun-
Try, let il go out through all the land the
union, the republic, must he deferred and
sacrificed if need be, to preserve the as
tendency Of party.
OBJ, il bitter aud unreenling party
might reIenl, | would appeal to you OF
this house in the name Of Washington.
who warned agslos. The fell spirit Of party;
| would appeal 10 you IN the name Of our
common country, now anXiousIy awaitit q
iraternal reunion; | would appeal TO you
IN the name OF the brave dead whose bod
les are scattered like the leaves Of the for
est on all your mountains, and in al YOUR
valleys, ard whose spirits are now lock
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-02-09
Daily Stage Line.

A DAILY stage is now in operation between
= this place and Shcboygan, leaving Nani-
towoc every morning at , a. VI, and heboy-
gan az = ii.
Also stage running to Fond du Lac, will
leave this place ut A NJ daily, and from the
latter place at the same hour
Those DESTROYS of speedy and safe journey
through to either Of the above places will find
it to their advantage to call at the National
Hotel. THOS WIND TIE,
Stage Proprietor
Manitowoc, January II, 1866 Az
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-26
CITY ITEMS.

GOOD THINGS FOR THE HoLIDAYs-Mr
Joseph H. Shaffield. the old established aud
fsvorably known caterer and confectiouer,
who for many years successfully conducted
bsslness on Sixth, nea street, but who
some time since retired, has, the public will
be pleased to learn, re- commenced business on
pennsylvania avenue. between 18th and 18th
sueets, Jewell's Old stand, where having
made manv Improvements, he has on hand the
most complete 81 o of French and American
confecuoneIies. Malaga grapes, foreign fruits
&c, ever presented to the people of the nation :
al capital For something really choice, go 10
Shafheld's. The superiority of his goods is
equalied only by ms politeness and fair-dea
ing principles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-26

A SURE PILE CURB--Dr. Gilbert's Pile In q.
strument positively cures the worst cases OF
piles. Sent by mail on receipt of 81. Circu-
lars free. Sold by druggists. Agents wanted
everywhere. Address j. B. Romano. Mana
ger, NO. SIS Broadway, New York. 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-26

AN EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT of beautiful
all wool Cashmere suits tor gentlemen for S1O
Coat, Pants and Vest, at Hennng's One Price
Clothing Store, on the corner OF TIN street and
Maryland avenue. All prices marked in plain
figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-26

fINK-sTITCHED Doors made to order, and a
good mt warranted for $40: pegged boots, IS;
custom made store boots, $3.50; kip boots, for
$3.50 70 IS; at Heilbrun & Brothers., 5U6
Seventh street, one door south Of Odd Fell
lows Hall. On
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-26

DIR. WHITE, Chiropodist, ga Penn. av., be-
tween ~ and 9Th streets. continues the sue
cessful treatment of corns, bunions, bad nails,
emerged joints, warts, moes, vascular ex-
cresences, &c. Once honrs from a. m. TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-26

You KNOW NOT WHAT Is cheap until you 60
TO Francs Gents Furnishing House, No 49I
seventh street, near Odd Fellows Hall.
Headquarters for Scarfs, Ties, Gloves, and
HandkeTchiefs, for Holiday presents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-26

toys. &c, of Mr.. John r. Brophv, street
near 18th, is offered for cost; and he has many
articles suitable for new years presents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-26
RY TH0s. BOWLING. Auct.; Gsorsstovn.
TRUsrEEs SALE OF VALUABLE REAL rs


By virtue Of . deed Of trust made b. James Rho
der and wife to the subscriber. the Sch day Of 0c
tober 1855 and recorded among the land records Of
the District OF Columbia, IN Liber =. q. H. No.
of ihe premises, THURSDAY the ntS Dccsmbsr.
1855, AZ o'clock , N the fslls.ins described
ter Beatty. fhIslken and DeakinS addition 70
Geo setown and pistries sioressfd srroneo1sly
ginning for the same ~ the END OF 81 feet inches
measured on . line drawn east from the interyec-
tion Of the east line OF Lingsn nth the north limo
Of Prospect street and running thence east With
north and parallel With Iinesn street IS feet more
lees; thence west and parallel with Prospect
street 20 feet thence south aud parallel WITH lin
gan street IS feet more eI Isss e the bsginnins.
In six and twelve months. with interest fr,n the
cap Of vale the title being retained until full pay-
mont Of the purchase money. e n
III the terpe OF sale are not complied with within
three days after the day Of .sle the trustee re-
the right 90 resell, upon three days nctios
II she risk and cost Of the det.ulting purchaser
Oonvey ancing and % -mps st surchsserss cost
-. i q HUGH dAPERrON. Trustee
del3 eo&ds THos- poWLIH0. Auct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-26

~ sAArpR;A AND VICINITY Tia aiPxan-
ora ora paper III Monday. eyening coataia the
The rains and m Moderately m; tpurersturp
iafeiy prevailing, have caused o general taa W
ano, IN consequence. the Immediate brss king
up OF me 'ee-foating masses of which, bo&-
Ever, sun NIL me river and Obstruct naviga-
uon. tnougn u is being rapidly borne away
nv the DESCENDING current. Some coal vessels
nave air. ady sue ded in clearing. and the
rtrsI craft are oeginning to venture out again
Tne keyport has been temporarily taken of
the Aqua Creek line. for the purpose of being
20 ironed as TO cut through the ice during the
remainder of the " inter, and this NOR ninr
s,arird Tor Baltimore TO have the work done
Chtii sue returns tie kennebec will take her
pace on the river. and will, herefore, be I'M
week.
Two little girls, the oldest ten wears of age.
arrived in this city yesterday evening. from
new orleans, in charge OF Adams Express
Tbey were ticketed thro ugh and receipted for
Just Ike other freight, and this morning. were
SEM oy me same agency. TO the home of the iy
grandfather, in Loudoup county, Va
In consequences of the late freeze, now hap
ply terminated, the price of oysters was con
sideraoiy elevated last week, and although
there have been numerous arrivals OF pungies
from the Chesapeake since Saturday, mediu N
sized oysters are sell ing fiom. the vessels at
one dollar per bushel.
he Washington ferry boats have done their
best to contin ne their regular trips, bat have
been seriously interrupted by, the Ice
ne rains on the Alexandria and Washing
ton railroad have commenced running rezu-
larly between the two cities.
A
IMPRovEMENTs-Tbeb building being finished
At the corner Off and streets, South Wash
iDgton. for Mr. :. Herman, 10 OF three stories,
with spacious cellar, and presents a fine APP
pearance. the front being OF pressed brick, sur
mounted by an iron cornice, and the wlndo VS.
also having handsome window heads and stills
OF iron, while the store front in the lower story
Il highly ornamental. The store-rOom Il Il by
iVfeet, and Is lighted in front by two large win
dows with immense French plate glass The
drawers, shelving, &c, arranged after a very
handsome design, are being put In place. On
this floor is also the dining. room and kitchen
In the second story Is the parlor, l. by 30, and
TWO other large rooms besides bath room, and
in the third story are five other rooms Mr.
John Henderson is the contractor and builder:
Moses Merrill. bricklayer; - keyler, plas-
terer; G. W. Goodall, plum Der; F. & A Schuei-
der. iron workers; and q. Turnburke, pain ter
A. Worley, carpenter, is putting up the store
fixtures.
The SUPPOSED LYLRs MURDERER
Alexandria Gazette of Monday evening SAYS:
The negro arrested in Norfolk and i'm mi al