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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-11

The above FIRST CLASS COMPANIES
having complied with the law passed By TIE the
last Legislature, requiring a deposit Of ,S35, CSC
from each, in bonds OF the State, the underSlsn-
either Of them, on all descriptions Of property in
the city or country, against loss or damage by
fire, and on inland coastwise and sea risks, on
terms adapted to the hazard and consistent
with sound and reliable underwriting.
All losses promptly adjusted and paid at tins
Office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-11

MARTHA BRADDoX.-We record with sin
cere sorrow the death Of this good old colored
woman who calmly and peacefully departed
this vale of tears on the 5th inst. She was DO
lite, honest, industrious and selfsacri6cing.
She appeared to sympathiso wholly with the
South in the late struggle, and in her humble
sphere doubtless did all she could to promote
ITS cause. With marked pleasure she contrib
ated, unasked her mite towards feeding the Con-
tederatc soldiers whenever they passed through
Town on their weary marches; and without fee
or reward she nurscd the sick and wounded
Warrcnton Index.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-11

The newspapers arc quoting from the Court
records to show that as late as 1853, Judge I'm
derwood had not such a. horror Of selling slaves
where his own interests were concerned, as he
says he has now
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-11

The Richmond Enquirer states that Judge
Underwood franks letters and documents, at the
Alexandria Post Office, as @ Senator Of the u.
s, and that they are allowed to 90 free
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

BASE BALL GAME.-The match game
Of Base Ball between the Potomac
Club of Shepherdstown and the Vir-
g!nia Club of Martinsburg, came off
last Saturday, on the circus ground,
and was witnessed by a large concourse
of ladies and gentlemen.
Game was called at l o'clock, by
the Umpire, Mr.. L. A. Luce. Poto-
mac Club to the bat-seemingly little
daunted by the bold front displayed by
their opponents in the field. 1t was
certainly ludicrous, in a measure, to
those not familiar with the game to OBJ
serve the peculiar attitude struck by
the players in the beginning Of the
contest-it was nevertheless an indica-
ton of training and watchfulness, aside
from the ease that is acquired from the
position. The "Virginias' are un-
doubtedly superior (by experience) to
the Potomacs, in the field, but, with
one or two exceptions, they are about
equal to the bat. The game consisted
Of nine innings, and four hours and
twenty minutes were consumed in play
ing it. The following is the score:
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

CIRCUIT CouRr.-The September
|crn of this Court, Judge Hall presld-
hs, commenced on Monday last. At
fer the Grand Jury was organized, the
pudge charged them at considerable
length, calling their attention particu-
|arly to the violation of liquor licenses
|rnd some other topics of public interest.
litter the transaction of some other
lmimportant business, the Court adj
6ourned till ? o'clock p. NJ. When
hat hour arrived, it was announced
hat the Judge had been suddenly ia
Ken i'll and was unable to take his seat.
|Court was therefore adjourned till
Tuesday morning, when it was again
that the Judge would not
probably be able to preside for some
days. Upon consultation the members
of the Bar suggested to the Judge that
The Court be adjourned over to Mon
day the oath inst, which was accord
mgly done.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20
TIIE NEW ERA. SEPTEMBER 30. 1856.

are to-day for the unknown resting
here. Perchance even yet, at many
distant homesteads, mothers and faith
ers and sisters, sustained by Elusive
hope, peer through the gloom of twi-
light, trusting that they may hear re-
turning footsteps, destined never more
to be heard in the walks of men. The
star of Faith alone remaining to some
who sit grieving at the hearth-stone.
The sunbeams still dance upon the
turf, and the sky is clear and balmy,
but We heed them not as we turn away
with troubled thoughts from the City
of the Dead.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20
\ BRAVE AcT.-Miss Brownie Rid

\ BRAVE AcT.-Miss Brownie Rid
Dc, of this town. while on an excu-
ON with a small party to the top of
FORTH Mountain, last week, killed Il
Isttle snake which measured three and
half feet in length and over six in
! hes round. 1t carried six rattles.
There is not one young lady in a thou
|and who possesses the courage and
presence of mind necessary to the per-
Fonmance Of such a feat.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20
ANOTHER JAIL DELIvERY.-On the

ANOTHER JAIL DELIvERY.-On the
6yht of the 18th inst, the inmates Of
pr jail, weary of their monotonous
! ode of life, walked out to parts UNI
nown. One only, who was opposed
n night ramblcs, remained. Martins
krg Jail has become standing joke
hong the foot-pads and horse-thieves
u this region.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

For SALE.-Will be sold, in front
the Court House, at public auction,
| Saturday, the 29th of September,
3 clock p. NJ. one Iron Safe, in
pod condition. Sale positive.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

THE VOTERS OF BERKELEY
tUNTY.-I announce myself as an Indepen-
III Union candidate for the Office of AS
,ESOR of Berkeley county, at the ensuing
elton, OCTOBER 18th, and pledge myself
Elected to discharge the duties faithfully
b honestly. Respectfully,
Sept. 1S. JOHN L. SENCINDlVEK.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

In the Federal Court of arksbng,
West Virginia, Judge J. J. Jackson,
presiding, an important decision Was
rendered, allowing I'll attorneys to
practice in the Court fo,. the present.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

After the game the Petomacs were
handsomely entertained by the Viz
ginias with supper at the I. $. Hotel.
We learn that Il return match is to
come off at an early day between the
Nirginias and Potomacs, GA the ground
of the latter.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20
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The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

>HTo THE VOTERS OF BERKELEY
DNTY.-1 hereby announce myself as an
dependent Union candidate for the office of
SCISSOR of Berkeley County at the ensuing
Elton, and pledge myself to faithful dis
Urge of the duties if elected. Respectfully,
5ept. 20. JACOB NJ. SPRINKLE.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20
@-To THE VOTERS OF BERKELEY

TO THE VOTERS OF BERKELEY
pNTY.-I hereby announce myself as an
dependent Union candidate for the Office of
SCISSOR of Berkeley County at the en-
hg election, and pledge myself to faithful
charge of the duties if elected. Respectfully,
ept 20 G. U. THORNBURG.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

kaH4To THE VOTERS OF BERKELEY
SuNTY l hereby announce myself as n
Sndidate for the office Of COUNTY SUR
EYOR, at the ensuing election.
kcpt 6 }. BAKER kEA RFOl1
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

THE mountains Of Virginia arc rep
resented to be more abundant with
deer than has ever been known to the
oldest inhabitant.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

Mr.. GEORGE HENRY, Of this county,
had two valuable mich cows killed by
the cars, one night last week, near
Vanclevesville.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

MILLINERY AND MANTUA-MA-
KING.
nes-LATEST NEW YORK STYLES.
MRS. E. NEWCOMB,
OF New York city, informs the ladies Of Mar
tinsburg and vicinity that she has opened n
Millinery and Misunderstanding establishment
on King Street. directly opposite the Berk e.
ley House." The best work and latest styles
guaranteed. [Sept 20, 1866-3m
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20
no THE VOTERS OF BERK ELEY
COUNTY.
ELECTION, OCTOBER %, 1866.

announce myself US an Independent Union
hndidate for the SHERIFFALTY at the en-
hing election, and pledge myself # elected,
\ discharge the duties faithfully and honestly
Further promise that my Deputies shall DC
k,ly loyal men. Respectfully,
|July 26, 1866. JOE HOFFMAN.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-20

And here in the line of soldier graves
we find many marked unknown
This is all the epitaph can tell. How
suggestive of sorrowful reflections
Alas. how many sorrowing hearts there
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-06
STANTON, December 4, 1866

STANTON, December 1, 1850.
To the Editors cfthe Richmond Dispatch:
Our mountain city is no longer to be be-
hind Danyille and Petersburg and other
towns in the matter of literary advantages.
The Staunton Lyceum, which iiourlshcd
for so many years, has, after years Of slum-
Der, been revived, and has commenced a
fourishing. and wo hope, long career.
Its exercises, which are public, consist of
debates and lectures. Mr.. Baldwin, OF
Richmond, has delivered two lectures, I'M
der the auspices of the Lyceum, which
were highly appreciated. 1t is, however,
now the policy OF the society to have lee
lures delivered by our own citizens, which
are to be free to all. Last night the ques-
ton discussed was as follows: "Is it the
policy of Virginia in her present condition
to substitute immigrant for negro labor r
MeSsrs. L. Points and J. Hotchkiss spoke
in the affirmative, and DR.. Harriss, Colonel
Skinner, Mr.. Mauzy, editor of the Spectator,
and Rev. MeSSrs. Latane and Taylor, on the
negative; and the question was decided IN
the negative by large majority.
GREE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-06
letter from Roanoke County-How
Land Sells &C.. &c.
SALEM, ROANOKE COUNTY, Va, }
December /, 1866.

December l, 1866. }
To the Editors of The Richmond Dispatch:
The thanks of the public are due you Tor
the daily issue Of the best ne,oSpaper nave =
ever read. The man must have small
soul who can begrudge your SUBSCRIPTION
price, when he gets in return such arcn
snnnlv of valuable Information and general
news The wonder TO me is that one small
.hee, "a, contain so much that is enter
tanning and instructive. 1t was only few
DAYS aso that your correspondent heard a
nron,;pcut citizen remark that he meant to
snhscribc for the Richmond Dispatch be-
cause he wanted to encourage men who
,i;splaycd so much industry and enterprise.
The remark was suggested by reading the
very full and accurate reports you have
given of the proceedings of the several
ecclesiastical bodies recently in session at
Norfork and Memphis, Tenn.
OF your many correspondents, Mr.. Edi-
tor, believe have not observed one from
this the finest portion Of our grand old
mother Commonwealth. With your per-
mission, will drop you an occasional let
ter, in order that your readers may know
something of what we are thinking and
lpluw III litS SCuSiai lSSiou'
need not tell you what almost every
body knows, that Roanoke is one of the
best, if not the very best, counties in Fir-
ginia. For fertility of soil, beauty OF
scenery, mineral resources, intelligence
and patriotism of the people, and educa-
tional and religious advantages, it stands al
most unrivalled. Your correspondent can
only touch upon one or two of these points
in this letter.
A few weeks ago Mr.. John Houtz sold to
Mr.. C. w. Burwell small tract of land
for SlOS per acre. Last week Mr.. Frank
Glasgow, Of Botetourt, purchased Mr..
Lewis Firkle's fine farm for $4,000; and
on yesterday, the large landed estate OF
the late DIR. John w. Johnston was divided
into three tracts, and sold at public auc-
ton. Tract No. !, containing 374 acres,
one-half mountain land, was purchased by
Mr.. James G. Shields, of Christiansburg,
at s30.75. No. 2, containing 40S acres, was
bought by Mrs. NJ. Johnston at S53 per
acre. No. 3, containing $50 acres, was
knocked out to Mrs. Susan Shanks at S5S
per acre. The whole sale amounted to
S57 900. Good Judges think that at no
time prior to the war could higher prices
have been obtained for these lands. 1t IS
evident from these facts that the energies
of our people have not been crushed by
the results of the war; and if quiet could
once more be restored to the country, TINS
beautiful valley would blossom like the
rose. Our farmers were never more active
and industrious. 1t is certain that the
wheat crop seeded this fall is larger than
the crop of any preceding year. 1t was
gotten in in good time, and Is very pro-
missing. With the blessing of kind Pro-
violence, your splendid mills will have am
pie employment next year.
But my letter is already too long. In
my next | shall have something to say
about Salem, the most growing little city
in all the mountains. BETA
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-06

SINGULAR CASE OF CONsCIENCE.-A case
of conscience, perhaps as singular rs any
ever heard OF, has recently occurred here.
Some three weeks ago a wcll-dresScd, gem
tlcmanly young man applied for and OBJ
tanned employment with wealthy farmer
residing a mile from the village. lie was
observed to be unused to labor, and was
very kindly treated by the sympathetic
farmer and his family, who supposed their
man to be some honest but unfortunate in
diyidual anxious to work for an honest
livelihood. A week ago last Sunday morn
ing-he had then remained at work some
three weeks at that place-thc young man
requested the farmers son to listen to
something he had to say to him, and de-
manded promise that what he was about
to divulge would be kept secret for twenty
four hours. The promise was given, when
the honest young man disclosed the fact
that he was one Of gang Of burglars and
robbers; that his original intentions were
to have robbed the family: that he knew
where the old gentleman kept his bonds
and greenbacks: how much he had, ETC.;
but that he had been treated so kindly he
had not the heart to carry out that inten-
ton, and had abandoned it ; but cautioned
them that the gang would he about, and to
look out for them. He then decamped,
and has not since been seen or heard from.
Of course the farmer and his family were
left in state of great suspense and alarm;
but no robbery has yet taken place.--NOunt
Clemens (.Nich.) correspondence Of the De-
toH Post.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-06
LETTER FROM PRUSSIA.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.
BERLIN. November l6, 1866.

BERLIN. November it, 1866.
Winter may be supposed to have set in
here in earnest, and the changes of wea-
Their so far have developed very unplea-
SAINT feature. namely-the prevalence OF
high winds, which seem to blow at one and
the same time from every point of the COM
pass. and are exceedingly inconvenient
when n simultaneous rain makes it neces-
sarv TO raise an umbrella. The position of
the long rows of tall houses in a city gives
them sometimes also the character of
whirlwinds.
Berlin is we'll lighted at night, though it
has not always been so. Not very long
ago it came Justly under the ridicule
which Kotzebue has thrown on German
smalltownism in his famous comedy.
He therein directs his attack chiefly
against the absurd love for titles, which
was common in his time, and which
debarred a man who had no such ap-
pendage from common respect and at
tention. The Berlin smalltownism {"
showed itself in the ridiculous custom
of lighting the lamps in the streets in &C
cordance with the almanac instead Of
with the weather. Accordingly it might
rain frightfully, but the inhabitants had
no light if the almanac asserted that the
moon ought to shine. Finally, somebody
suggested that the peoples comfort de-
pended on the actual condition of external
nature, and not on the theories of the
calendar, and the suggestion, though new
and strange, commencing itself as a good
one, was adopted.
The Crown Prince is still absent, attend
ing the marriage festivities at St. Peters
burg. The King is in the city, where his
presence is demanded by the sitting of the
Chamber Of Deputies. The old gentle
man the is seventy years old) is hale and
vigorous, and has earned the good opinion
OF his people, if not the submission or
cooperation of his lower House of Parlia-
ment. Thejournals here lately published an
incident, which may be regarded as proof
of his popularity. Apoor woman from the
country went to the palace and asked to
see the King; but she was told that the
King did not have time to see women, that
she must tell her errand to one of his Of
iicers. She insisted, however, that she had
special and important business with him,
and was finally admitted to an interview.
Come into his presence, she told him that
sne mad heard he had been in the battle at
Monographs, and now had come home safe
ana sound and that she was so glad to
! near ~ that she had brought him present
nch she thought he would like; and
100 sne Drew from her basket large
- soose, ready prepared for cooking. and
handed 1t to him. Now, a roose Is q dai,
cacy IN Germany, and Is q dish for = K;na,,
table, aud the poor woman's simple earnes,
mess digni6ed the gift; 30 it was grscionsl,
Ncceived, and the woman dismissed viii
hanks.
count Bismarck has not yet recovere,
Sciently to attend to tho duties Of hi
Some persons persist in asserting tina
! ncss 10 feigned, but there Is ever
y believe that the long exertion
\ stense excitement of tho presen
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-06

FERr1LIz1NG THE SAHARA.-The London
Scientific Reuiec says: This vast desert,
whitened by the bones Of so many unfor-
tunate travellers who have at various times
persisted onits inhospitable sands, is likely,
before many ages, to be changed into a
rich and beautiful country. The only
cause of it's steriity has been the absence
of water. This will ultimately be supplied
bv means of the artesian wells in the ut
most abundance. Evesy day new cases are
produced by the multiplication of these
wells, which supply vast quantities of
watero
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-06
Plan os' r1Asos,,@
RICHMON MUSICAL EX G Fl A g E,
1888 MAIN STREET, NEAR THE PosT-oFFIcB.
JOHN w. DAVIES SONS,

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1888 MAIN STREET, NEAR THE PosT-oFFIcR.
JOHN w. DAVIES SONS,
sole agents for
CHARLES NJ. sTIEFF's CELEBRATED PIANOS
These instruments have been before the public
FOR THE LAST THIRTY YEARS, in competition
with tho bes makers OF the country, and are now
by ALL THE LEADING PROFESSORS
AND AMATEURS the
BEST PIANOS MANUFACTURED,
These Instruments have ALL THE LATEST I'M
PR0yEMENTs, and are
WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS,
with the privilege OF exchange within twelve
months If not entirely satisfactory
to the purchaser
We refer to the following persons who have
SLEEPS PIANOS now in use:
General X. E. Lee, Lexington;
Thomas II. Wynne, Richmond, Va;
DR.. Huston, Richmond, Va;
Colonel Nat. Tyler, Richmond, Va;
Samuel A. Eaton Richmond, Va;
Captain John Greanor Jr., Richmond, Va
Thomas S. Quarles, Richmond, Va;
Mrs. l.. w. Glazebrook, Richmond, Va;
S. HechinSer, Richmond, Va;
Exchange Hotel, Richmond, Va;
Andersons Art Palace, Richmond, Va.
Professor Ambold, Richmond, Va;
d. B. Pairo, Lynchburg;
Professor Graham, Stanton;
Professor A. J. Turner, Staunton;
Miss Mary Baldwin, stanton;
Harvey Ehinger, Rockingham county;
b. F. Harrison, Berkeley county;
&c. Williams Jefferson county;
Colonel James II. Seibert, Shenandoah county
John +. Watson, Page county.
Acall Of ALL IN WANT OF SUPERIOR PIANOS
Is solicited TERMS LIBERAL. NOT
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-06

Julia Dean, whose name rcvlveS CRATE
full memory of a graceful, thoughtful, and
admirable actress, has left the stage, after
a series of triumphs on the Pacific coast,
and will henceforth reside in New York.
Ten years ago or more she married DIR. A.
p. Hayne, of Charleston, son of Robert q.
Hayne, whose senatorial debate with Web
ster on notification has become historic.
Last year, Mrs. Hayne obtained divorce
from her husband on the ground of failure
to support. She is now the wife of Mr.. j..
G. Cooper, Of this city, and the charming
centre of that circle of friends which had
not forgotten the brilliant Julia Dean of a
past season.-Ne,o York Tribune.
DR.. Cumming has a rival. A writer in
Roman Catholic paper proves that the
Prussian Prime Minister, "whose real
name" for the time being is asserted to
be Bismarck" is the true owner of the
number 666. Any one can add it up for
himself BE-, lilo, 300, T=3OO,
MO, Al, R=90, C=3, k=2O. He
is also the Little Horn; in short, not being
himself king, he is plucking up the ten
kingdoms of the Holy Roman Empire a.. e.
Germany Daniel viii. 24,Itoo, strikingly
applies to him, the destroyer of the holy
people; and the fire from heaven which
Antichrist is to bring down finds its clear
and sufficient antitype in the needle-gun.
A novel law case has just been decided
at Chicago. A British subject dying there
intestate, the British consul claimed the
right to administer upon his property.
Judge Bradwell has decided that a consul
has no authority in the matter, and dis
missed the suit at his costs. The property,
1 by this decision, goes into the hands of the
public administrator.
"Why," said Bob Pitts to Bill Swipes,
when he caught him drinking, i thought
you had signed the pledge'" So l have,'
said Swipes, but all signs fail in dry wea.
ther."
Rev. Henry A. Wise, now located in the
Upper Valley, has declined a call to the
pastorship Of the Episcopal (Zion) church
] Of Charlestown. ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-12-06

COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS.-
~ We are again manufacturing. and will con-
Time to manufacture during the winter, our
COUGH KISSES, which we introduced TO the pub
lie last year These KISSES are highly recon-
mended as SAFE, SURE, and SPEEDY RELIEF
TO those suffering with COUGHS, COLDS, and
HOARSENESS are most pleasant to the taste, and
can be given to children without fear or difficulty.
They are prepared only by Us, and can be obtained
ANDREW PIzzIyI l. CO.'S.
NO a-aawsw 500 Broad street.