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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

A WORD TO THINKING MEN.-An old Alex
andrlan, very anxious for the success Of the
new city government. offers to his fellow cti-
zens some considerations, touching the cleo
ton tomorrow, which, to his mind are so
plain that he who runs (even for office may
reaO
The President and his supporters are endeav-
oring to uldpublic policy under the substan-
tlal idea that there shall be no prescription of
men for opinions held duri7eq the late lvar 4
herce radical opposition surges around him, and
tor our safety he peri]s the success OF his ali~
mnistration.
Our municipal election is the first that has
taken place IN the South since the great veto,
which placed q gulf between the President and
the radicals and this gives it an irnportanc &C
which otherwise it would not merit. Shall the
result Of that election vindcate & support ofthe
antl-proscrlptive idea of the President, or will
1t show on the contrary that we are determined
to POLITICALLY butcher every man. whatever his
merits, whatever his capacity, who during the
wal went for the Union. Is it Inagnanimous :?
Is it polite?
Let us see. Shall we prescribe such men rs
Reuben Johnston, the Auditor, or VIM Howard
the lumber Inspector, because they were Union
men and still halo for Andy johnson, because
ne wont prescribe Us who were secessionsts.
Is at it a bad rule that won't work both ways
Let us draw the broad line Of distinction be-
tween men who used the position as Union men
to proscrlbe ferret out and prosecute, and those
who gave whatever Union influence they possess
ed to prevent the harrasment Of our people and
the plumber Of their property. Especially if,
in Reuben Johnston case, he made hims elf
the object Of radical persecution because he de-
feated schemes ofradical oppression, should we
stand by and support him, Everybody admits he
is better qualified for the part he ills than any
Of his opponents. But he is a Union man. Dom
butcher him for that. Don't let it be said that
after much Of the confscaled property had been
restored, many old wrongs righted, and white
the fall measure OF their rights, the community
Of Alexandria, while themselves crying out
against prescription, -proscrijed cccry union
man IN the city. COMMON SENSE. "~
NH lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

VIM. Lloyd Garrison delivered an address
at Brookly on Tuesday evening last, in which
he took open ground against President John
sons veto and declared that he 'ispewed it out
Of his mouth with unutterable disgust. :"
Amidst mingled cheers and Kisses he compared
Secretary Seward to 'Lucifer, and asserted
thatit had been far better for him to have
died beneath the assassin dagger than to have
forwarded besotted telegram to the President"
approving Ct the speech Of the latter on Wash
ington's birth day.
On the representation Of the Spanish Minis
ter, orders have been issued from Washington
addressed to the officers Of Customs, enjoinipg
them to strictly enforce the neutrality laws in
respect to the shipment to Chill OF goodsrecog-
nized as contraband CT War.
It is rumored that the wife OF a Member of
Congress, from one Of the Western States, has
commenced aa action against him for a divorce,
and that the trial will disclose some piquant
features OF fashionable society at the Metropo-
lis.
It is reported from Washington that the
Committee on Reconstruction will shortly
bring in bill providing for the recognition of
the State Of Tennessee, and the admission Of her
Senators and Representatives into Congress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01
DIED.

At the residence of E. j. Weir, near 5lanas-
sas, Prince William county, Va, on Thursday
morning. the 22d instant, Of inflammation OF
brain, ROBERT G. ALEXANDER, youngest
child of Dr. Robert A exander, decd, formerly
Of Centreville, Fairfax county, Va, aged 49,
Thus another Of the loved ones Of earth has
gone to his eternal home in the bosom Of his
Maker Cut down in all the bloom. vigour and
freshness of his youth, his spirit, untrammelled
with this earthly body, has gone to its Saviour,
Jesus Christ. In vain, did his friends, prompted
by the intensity of their love- exert all their
energies to save him; the physicians art was
Of no avail! God only can save! Our Father
spake, and bright Angel, came, and bore his
spirit away, to Heavenly Mansions, where Co.
lestial Choirs chant the glad Anthems Of Jesus
and the Lamb! God who dost temper the
winds to the shorn lamb, remember the bareav-
ed family, in tender mercy; behold the widow,
ed mother, comfort her stricken heart, and heal
her wounded spirit, and help us all. always to
say, THY will, oh Lord de DONE"
ANXIOUS IN VERITE
In Washington, on the 22d instant, in the
Gath year of her age, Mrs. MARGARET D. P.
WISE widow Of the late Tully r. WISE sister
of Henry A. Wise, Sr., and the mother Of seven
sons, who survive to mourn her loss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01
A RE YOU AFFLICTED WITH i COUGH
n OR COLD?
ARE YOU PREDISPOSED TO CONSUME
TION? '''

Are the lives Of your children il jeopardy
from sudden and repeated attacks Of Group?
If so purchase a box Of
BLADES EUPHONIAL LUBRICATORS!
The peoples most sure and ettectual remedy for
Coughs, Colds Group. Catarrh, Asthma, Bron-
chItis, Diptheria and all pulmonary diseases
The LUBRICATOR is a medicinal prepare
ton in the form Of Lozenge, whichsof all modes
is the most pleasant and convenient. They con-
tain no deleterious ingredient, and are warranted
to be always safe, even for the weakest and most
sensitive stomach. In Group they give iz2mae-
diate relief. Fer Coughs and Colds they are il
valuable.
For Catarrh, Asthma, and Bronchitis they
have no equal in the Market wide Certificates
accompanying each box Dipthcria, that dread
ed and desolating disease, they control Wonder
fully and almost Immediately
no Public Speaker, Singer or Teacher, should
be without them, as they remove hoarsenoss and
strengthen and clear the voice. -
" Always use them in time, andiif the
symptoms are SCI ere use very freely.
JANNEY s CO.,
Wholesale Agents.
rs, King st., Alexandria, Va.
For sale by all druggists. feb I7-3ln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01
MARRIED.

On the 18th instant, at the residence Of the
brides father, by Elder John Clark, Captain
DAVID G. Ora YSON, Of Page county. to
Miss MARY r., daughter of Elder VIM. G.
Lauck, Of Luray Page CO., Va.
On the 18th of February, at the house Of G.
S. Conway, esq, by the Rev. e. hayden, J.
B. NEWMAN, of Orange, to Mrs. MARY 7.
SEIB, of Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

MFRS. GENERAL COOPER will open q
lYI BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES at her residence near the Epis copal
Theological Seminary, Fairfax county, Va
The school will be situated in the midst.of re
fined and religious society, and will have be-
sides many superior advantages. Competent
assistance mas been engaged to instruction An
cient and Modern Languages, Mathematics,
Bellies Lettres, &C., making the course as thor
ough and comprehensive as in our best female
seminaries The Musical Department will be.
under the direction of an experienced professor.
The young ladies will be under the direct SUI
pervision and care Of the Principal at all times.
The first session will begin on LIST day Of
March, and continue until the 18th Of July. III.
-Ternls-Boara per session, including fuel,
lights, and washing ............"S125 90
French and Latin, each.................... $40 90
Music at Professors prices. -
Pupils entering during sessionWill becharged
from date Of entrance at the above rate. ..
Payments made in advance. W.T. ---~-~
For further particulars address
Mrs. GEN S. COOPER,
Theological Seminary,
feb 21-eo1m Fairfax co.. Va.
CALIFORNIA WINES OF EVERY VA.
" RIETY.-Angelca, Muscatel, Port and
Hook, constantly on hand, and fortsale by the
agent: GEO. b. WHILE,
jan 14-tf Nos. SO and 81, Cameron St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

The Friendship Fire Company's Fair, after
a very successful continuance of ten days, closed
last night with an auction Of the articles re-
naming unsold. Tonight a grand ball will be
given by the Company in the room in which
the Fair was held, and the beauty which has
been in attendance at the Fair is expected at
the ball.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

TO- In the election cards published in the
Gazette, the name of Richard Tatsapaugh is an
nounced as candidate for the Office Of Chief
Engineer of the Fire Department.. Mr. Tatsa-
paugh has occupied this position for two years
past and has given univ ersal satisfaction. That
he may be reelected is the desire Of numerous
mar 1T FIREMEN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

NOTICE. regular business meeting of the
IN Alexandria Club, will be held at the Club
Rooms, this Thursday evening March lst. at y
P. III. w. u. STU All,
mar 1t. Secretary,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

JUDGEsHIP OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
RICHMOND, March HI. W. Thomas has
been to-day confirmed as Judge Of the 9th Ju-
dicial District.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

THE FIRENEN's CONVENTION which met
at the Sun Engine House yesterday, made
no nomination for Chief Engineer The dele
CATION from the Friendship supported William
Underwood that from the Sun, voted for
Hiram Webster; while the Hydraulion dele
gates were unit for Arthur c. Kell After
four ballots, it became evident that no one was
likely to change his vote, SO the Convention
adjourned sine die
The Hydraulion Fire Company organized on
Tuesday night last, under the command Of
Capt. James NJ Stewart, as Assistant Engi-
neer, and is now in service, in connection with
the Steam Engine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

A despatch from Washington to the New
York Commercial Advertiser says shat N
conversation with one Of the members OF Con
gress from New York on Monday evening last,
President johnson declared that Congress had
nothing to do with the admission OF Southern
members, except to examine their qualiticaa-
tons, the validity Of their papers, and their tn
loyalty to the Constitution and laws; ana he e, IS
test oath, that he thought it too severe; that
an oath to support the Constitution should be
regarded as sufficient, but that be would not
quarrel with Congress on this point.
Some of the Philadelphia pork butchers
have sent letter to the Evening Telegraph to
controvert the general impression that all pork
is diseased, saying the idea prostrates to.agreat
extent large branch Of industry. They, say :
! Pork at PRESENTS the very cheapest, and prob
ably the most substantial food offered to the
pubic-of It's harmless qualities let its consu1n-
ers In general attest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01
LOCAL NEWS.

q TIE Gas Works. We are glad to learn
laAat the Committee on Light have a large sup
B IL Of coal on hand at the city Gas Works, the
Snoply amounting to over one thousand tons,
Instead Of bushels, as noticed In our council re-
/ ,rt. This coal is portion Of a large lot
ahugbt some time since before the new duty
I ps put on, and consequently at rate much
! brer than it could now be purchased for The
/ ota cash receipts for the year, including the
1 hlance in the Treasury from last year, were
gSA00o98, Of which sac, 472.27 have been
dawn utand disbursed and $4,000 paid into
The City Treasury. The amount still due the
city on the costs Of the Works is $4,4l2.2S.
The nett earnings Of the Works for the year
have been So: 1888
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

Last night for the first time within cur recol-
lection, people were turned away from hall of
public entertainment in Alexandra in conse-
ouence Of an inadequate amount Of space
Liberty Hall was damned to its utmosts limits,
and many had their money returned, and went
away unable even to obtain standing room.
Wyman in his amusing tricks was as good as
ever. The gift is an eminent success. Jere-
miah Lynch, a railroad employee, in this city,
drew lot-a bona Jide lot, located in the city
dNewark, New Jersey; and silver ice pitchers,
goblets, &c., were freely distributed A build
ing lot in Newark will be among the prizes is
sued each night this week, and on Saturday S
Matinee a handsome silver tea set will be given
away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01
uTy x 81 T B [ T I O n
THE STUDENTS OF

ST. JOHNS A ~ D E NJ 7.
respectfully announce to their friends and althe
punlc that they will give an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

The dwelling houses Of Robt 81. Miller
and Nathaniel Boush were entered by thieves
on Tuesday night last, aud robbed of various
household articles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01
EXHIBITION,
AT LIBERTY HALL,

EXHIBITION,
AT LIBERTY HALL,
On MONDAY EVE'G, NEXT, MARCH 9Th
on which occasion they will perform The
Bachelors Bedroom" Box and Cox" ''Ihf
Blunders of Night" and other amusing pieces
sthe proceeds are to be devoted to the improve
SCHOOL LIBRARY,
thew hope to meet with liberal encouragement
Tickets Is cents, TO be had of any of any O.
tho Students or at the door. NH 1-3t**
NOR sALE-A FARM, four miles. from
e Washington, lying upon, the Washington
and Alexandria Railroad and Turnpike. Gar
be sold in three parts, 56, 40, and % acres. I'm:
proyements, fine two story Brick Dwelling ano
out buildings, valuable, Orchard, Market Gar
den, and Meadow Land, excellent Springs, ter
acres of fine Timber. View magnificent Terms
liberal. Address Rev. g.. r. LlPPITT, Alex.
andria, Va, or apply on the premises.
mar 1-eO3W:#
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

The finances of the Corporation are in low
condition, judging from the manner in which
checks from the Auditor are treated at the First
National Bank The Teller politely hands
them back to the presenter, with the remark
that the city has 40 money deposited in that
Bank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

NOR RENT Ihe long established D 81 (Ta
streets (adjoining merican Telegraph Office is
now for rent It has been greatly improved by
two large ky-lights-depth Of Store lCo feet
Also Four Offices in second story tor rent. En-
quire Of Y. N' Ia hoAs'
mar 1-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

The Washington and Alexandra r. r.,
Company have purchased two Dummy En-
gines, to be used on the proposed track Of that
road through the streets Of this place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

The Theatre building On King street was H.
sured by the owners, in the Washington Fire
Insurance Company, Of Baltimore, Samuel II.
Janney Agent, and the insurance was paid by
that Company, this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

=. r. D.-A splcndi> stock q The best LEATH-
ED manufactured always III hand, and work
always ready a. ne time l}r"n2lse(:. r..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-01

20 -, ERLNC.:I.. 4 t5.Il>: Z ,Es 'Il
oPCSIWEI TIE, GGEHI'y.II OFFICE.
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02

LAW CARDS.
J. Il. GARDNER,
-Attorney-at-Law.

Office with James T. Walker, Justice of
the Peace in Bjerbower's new building,
Third street nearly o opposite Washington
Ho9dSe. - -
All business entrusted to him will be
promptly and carefully attended to.
Particular attention gwen to collectionS,f
ana prompt returpsma adeD
Refers to-
Messrs Miller, Gardner & Co.. No. 4 First
Messrs. Ragon & Dickey M os. 8 and fSouth
Water street. - ?, -r---
Messrs. Roach & Torfan, No IA First street.
Messrs. Cloud & Akin, No. Main street.
Messrs. Head & Menifee, No. ID Main street.,
Messrs. Minor & Dallam, No. l6 North First
street. - = -lr-F -
Can also refer, if necessary, to number
of leminent practitioners in Kentucky.
mayA6 tt s-sszsss7sa--zaaasas.------1
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02
Evansville Wool Factory.

Knapp's Patent Scissors Sharpeler.
NOUNTY RIGHTS FOR SALE
49, Agents supplied with Machines at No.
"a West Louisiana street, Indianapolis, In
diana: Samples forwarded on receipt OF
rs cents. j. M. HICKS & CO.
Rjnne 70 Inn
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02

A. series of experiments, in which DR..
BuH has been for years engaged, has just
been brought to a successful termination,
and he is now enabled to offer to the public
combination of Cedron with other ap-
proved tonics, the whole preserved In the
best quality of copper-distiileds Bourbon
Whisky, which he is confident has no
equal in the world. He might furnish a
volume of certificates, but the public has
long since learned to estimate such things
at their true value. The safest plan is for
every one to test for himself the virtues of
a new medicine. fE
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02
] JAMES 7. WALKER,

fz,lLha HEB [S T2T.T9 fTf
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND AGENT
FOR. OBTAINING PENSIONS, BACK
35sEa PAY AND b! rBoprNSTIlEsSS u I'll IA a
- r-7 - -e = aE-
WNOR DISCHARGED SOLDIERS, AND
Is for the Widows and other Legal Rep
resentatiyes of those who die in the service
of the United States Office on the North
west side of Third street, near the WASH
ington House, and nearly opposite the
Court House, Evansville, Ind.
All business entrusted to him will be
promptly attended-to- Z z z = I janlSly.
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02
Give the CEDRON BITTERS one trial,
and you will never use any others.

It is not necessary to publish long list
of diseases of which the Cedron Bitters are
a specific, In all diseases of the Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys, or Bowels; in all Affec-
tions of the Brain. depending upon De-
rangement of the Stomach and Bowels; in
Gout, rheumatism, and Neuralgia, and in
FEVER AND AGUE, it is destined to SUI
persede all others. 1t not only cures these
diseases, but prevents-them. III s- sz7r, II
A wineglassful of the Bitters, taken an
hour before each meal, will obyfate the i'll
effect of the most unhealthy climate, and
screen the person taking it against dis
eases, under the.most trying exposure. ~
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02


-rious compounds of that valuable drug. -
His Compound of Wild Cherry has be-
come a household word throughout the
wv est and South. sG - -
His Worm Lozenges, in less than year
after their introduction, attained q feputa-
ton as widespread as the continent of
iNofeh America: sg5l1az sz.l2--1ssszI y-zHo
? But the ofowning glory of hfsllife gre-a
mained to be attained in his latest diseov-
cry, or rather combination, for he does not
claim to be the diScOYerer of CEDRON,
which is the basis of the Bitters now offer-
ed to the public. That honor belongs to
the native Inhabitants ofCentraf America,
to whom its virtues have been known for
more than two hundred years. Armed
with it, the Indian bids defiance to the
most deadly malaria; and handles without
fear the most yenOniolls sefPents. tt is q
belief with them. that. while there is breath
cure, no matter what the disease may be-
While Dr. Bull is not prepared to indofse,
this eXtrayagant~ pretenslon, he is never
thelesS Satisfied, from q thorough exafnin
atfOnlOf the evidence relating to its virtues,
that as a remedy and preventive for all
y diseases arising from exposure, either to
! changes of weather and climate, or to the.
miaSmatie influence, it stands without a
rival, and justly. deserves the reputation 1T
has so long enjoyed In Central America
and the West Indies. SO sss sss
In DYSPEPSIA. and its attendant train
of symptoms, it acts more like a. charm
than a medicine. There is nothing in the
range of Materia Medica that can for a
moment bear a comparison with it in this
disease. - @>@1 Sd -I9E1sel7zz {
A full account, of this wonderful plant
may besfound in the eleventh edition of
the U. s. Dispensatory,ron pages 1887 and.
1888, o<s ..-.
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02

Corner Locust and Canal SITS.
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02
Cedrosln IN Bitters!

-ZtT2sE nF1 - g1--sssT'ss4 E8a :
-sEssaA a1' ago-1 81 FFs,l.E sts sza1-.
tz3 efsf
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02
DIR. JOHN BULLS
Com, PO Z n D
.spalanmITaH

Gossaaizf 81 9aGt ss= & ss-g9I :.
c5 % b2T-5ssT Eo Il 3e9a
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02
WM. REAVIS.

u. -. Claim Agent.
A3so REAL ESTATE and COLLECTING
.an.ElII1z s@1a AGENT. saE fe nrs}frrrrf
0fficeon Main street, between Third and
Fourth, No. $50 lover Keller's Gun Store),
Evansville, Ind. - eaaz otl- @sepl965 q
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02
1SENTINTENT.AND FUN
!" A little nonsense, now and then.
Is re1ished by the Wisest men,"
..I'D CHOOSE no BE a BABY .

[The following parody, by Fred Buckley
on the beautiful ballad, g I'd Choose to be
Daisy" is published in sheet music by
one of the music houses in New Yorkl::- +
I'd choose to be a baby, SIS s3 30.
A darling little fioRer,y sr
Without q care or SOrrOW,
AS was in childhOOd's 3 hour
When ladies' (Heayenl bless El1en1,) ~ n
They'd kiss me, and they WOW - - y
That they could almost eat me-
Why don't they zdojt now?
sE&E4A 4 10 EEEEA
When used to be baby
They'd to my cradle creep; xATE
They'd kiss and hug, and cuddle me, ~
Till / fell off to sleep. - $500 = va
Yes, they would kiss, and squeeze meitoo,
Till Ifelt anyhew; sr7 stv-s s tr
They'd even wash and dress me- -,.,,-..-.
Why don't they do it now? go --
For pleased t hey were to nurse me-. eg .zsy-
/ They'd take me on their lap, -----.---
And would stuff my little stomach full
Ofl0lipops and pap. 1866 la -a4 -
They would show megteps and buttenss 81.
And if l made q row., ..-sz+ =--=r.f., --s as-g .
They'd press me to their bosons- + q :
Why don'tthey do ftnow? -@t1l2aa 80 Il
Eaz4G aezs1uJG
Whenythe ladies used 10 love me,
They would make me such nice clothes;
They would make me nice morocco shoes,
And wipe my little nose.
And when the shades of evening came,
And sleep stole o'er, my brow ~
They said it s time to go to bed
But they never say it now? e 7-t.-' 7+l 4
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02

A full account, of this wonderful plant
may befound in the eleventh edition of
the u. S. Dispensatory,ron pages 1887 and
1883, ~ oaa -,-.,..-s
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02
THE LATEST AND MOST IMPORTANT
q s'lf DISCOVERY OF THE 18TH. e.FT
" ~4raT 4ers} CENTURY, 49, 1885,.
TArO nTAN,.sa NAME Is rfOREf IN-s

rilla has long stood at the head of the va
-rious compounds of that valuable drug. n
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02

-Er ta D.. 5d4S1t4 G IL .-s..c.
-.iET.31-I ftET7Al -LE
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02

= His Worm Lozenges, in less than year
after their Introduction, attained q reputa
ton as widespread as the continent of
North America. eqs.t..es = fg-z-ss.zf 7--7rr.s
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02

jenkins thus described the hang
ings of New York belle: I" She
wore an exquisite byphaIutin on her
of transparent fol-de -rol, and her pet
ticoat of crambambuli founced with
three ply of A No. IT,
The Evansville journal., 1866-07-02

His Compound of Wild Cherry has be-
come a, household word throughout. the
NV est and South. sI - I'I z