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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

There is a grave and disturbing apprehen-
sion on the minds Of many estimable people
that the good old stock of Virginia people will
run out in about generation. Overwhelmed,
COMPOUNDED by an invasion of washing machines,
cooking stoves, and notions generally, 1t Is not
conceived by these people how the rites Of old
fashioned Virginia hospitality can be kept
alive TO an unsophisticated mind the situa-
ton, we admit, seems to be a perllouS one, and
old Virginia gentlemen and ladies appear at
first sight to be in bad way; but their case is
not so desperate as many people with gloomy
turn of mind suppose.
If hospitality, gentity and refinement de-
pended upon external circumstances altogeth-
or, the fears Of the croakers would, perhaps,
not be wholly groundless. II those sentiments
which we inherit which have been fixed by
education and strengthened by family tradl-
tons, will take flight in the presence OF cook
ing-stove, washing machine or wood-saw, then
are we in the bluest of blue ways. 1t is true
that the stress of present poverty may curtall,
temporarily, many of the features Of ancient
hospitality; but the native, generous instincts
Of our people, like the blood OF good horses
and dogs, will be seen AID felt whenever their
means and circumstances admit Of the proper
display.
As soon as our land shall begin to recover
from the desolations of war; as soon as manly
courage and industry shall have replaced the
wealth destroyed by fire and sword; as soon as
the Wis medicatrix naturae shall have illustrated
how difficult it is utterly to ruin the fortunes
of people unless the people themselves are
extermiuated, we shall see resketched again
the old picture of Virginia hospitality
Our peoples circumstances are changed
but their hearts are not made of stuff to be
damaged easily. The pressure of adversely
and the lessons of economy may have changed
the face and domestic surface Of many OF our
cid families, noted for their social refinement
and princey hospitality. But the unaltered
heart is still there, and whenever grief, gloom
and poverty pass away, the old spirit will gush
forth to cheer and gladden. all upon whom il
shall fall. .J.#s. 1- .....
No, it is harder for a tue Nirginian tt
change his nature than for an Ethiopian his
skin or leopard his spots. Misortures may
rufHe and alter the surface, but they have nc
effect upon the soul; and be who thinks tina,
Virginia can be utterly changed will also be
ready to believe that he could pluck out tht
adamantine hearts Of the Blue Ridge noun
tains with a pair of sugar tongs. The habits
customs, genius and virtues Of our people
have been planted by God, and BY the help Of
God we will keep them. A thousand years OF
war may roll over us but as long as there
floats true son of the Old Dominion upon g
plank of the wreck he will he Elrginian still
-RacAnon0 Times. ..-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

llr. Williams made Il VIC lent speech in the
Senate On Tuesday, in favor of negro suffrage
in the District Of Columbia "vcrriag that he
wished the descendants Of those proud and
haughty families Of the District to 90 to the
polls with negroes" Mr.. Morrill,, in simi-
lar strain discovered that 'thc spirit Of ''insur
rection and rebellion evidently existed in the
Capital Of The nation The 3outh:rn people
who differ with him he pronounced to be
"proud aud naughty" and he accounted for
their opposition to his schemes that "the
spirit of slavery had eaten out their "hearts
And all ibis in the Senate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

Delegates on the 10th, adopted a report from
the Committee on Internal Improvements,
instituting rigid scrutiny into the manage
ment of the James River and Kanawha Canal,
and all the other Improvements the State in
which the State has an interest. The ques-
tons propounded to the President of the Board
of Public Works by the House go to the root
Of the matter, and require information as to
salaries, officers, &c. One of the resolutions
is that the Board of Public Works be request
ed to communicate any information said Board
may possess as to the causes which have pre-
vented the Virginia Central aud the Orange
and Alexandria railroads from making the
proper connections for the continuous transpor-
tation of freight and tonnage over said roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

The Washington correspondent Of the Bal
timore Sun says that the House of Represen-
tatives, yesterday was interested in discus
sion on proposition of Mr. Lawrence, Of
Chic, to repeal the statute of Limitations in
trials for treason, and providing that any man
guilty Of treason may be tried anywhere and at
any time. Mr. Lawrence gave as a reason for
the passage of this bill that unless it should be
enacted they could not hang Jefferson Davis.
Several members took legal exception to Mr..
Lawrencea position, but Mr. Stevens went
still farther. He said he would rather see
every traitor in the country escape than sec
one of them hung by a law passed after his
offense and for the purpose OF hanging him.
Mr.. Stevens denounced such legislation as
utterly unjuSt6abe and discreditable He did
not believe Mr. Davis could be tried for treason,
nor that he had been guilty Of treason. His Of
tense was that of beigerent, not of traitor
He (Mr. Stevens) had not opposed the efforts
made 10 bring Mr.. Davis to trial, but he had
not favored them. But he was utterly opposed
to any legislation of the kind proposed, which
would make the mode, time or place of trial
different from what they were when the otftnse
Y.s committed Mr.. Stevens's remarks were
listened to with profound attention. The bill
went over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12
90 BBLS. SUPERFINE FLOUR, for sale
CV by [dc 12-l THOS. PERRY.

i MOTHER LARGE
II LOT OF NEW GOODS
Just received at such q great reduction in
prices that will enable us TO sell much lower
than any goods that have been offered in this
market Among them are
ga and 6-4 Virginia Cassimercs.
81 and Ga Virginia Meltons, equal in weight
finish and color to the English Melton, and at
about half the price.
Our line Of Mourning Goods embraces every
desirable style. In plain colors we have Irish
and French Popins. French Merinoes, De-
LANES and Reps. We have also many styles
of Embroidered Poplins, which we otter at re-
tail so per ct less than the cost of importation.
Our assortment Of Domestics is now very full,
and we are sure that they are held at prices much
under what they have been.
dec / WILMER 81 SLAYMAkER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

Gov Fletcher, Of Mo, has called out large
military force Of the militia of the State, to
put down" the murlerers and robbers who,
be says, infest some of the counties, and have
the sympathy Of people in other quarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12
BANKERS AND BROKERS.

TNIRST NATIONAL BANK,
Il OF ALEXANDRIA, VA.
VIII allow
INTEREST ON DEPOSITS
remaining in bank
OVER TWENTY DAYS.
On sums of One Thousand Dollars and up
wards four per cent per annum.
Under one thousand dollars. three per cent
per annum.
30 notice required for depositors to draw
tncir funds.
No interest allowed on open accounts.
ian s. If CHAS r. HOOFF, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

1T 0 r G E.
~ MAYORS OFFICE, Dec. 18th, 1866.
Applicants for wood must apply to the Over
seers Of the Poor Of the respective wards in
which they reside First Ward-George w.
Dearborn, No. South Water street; Second
Ward-Jo Ohm l.. Smith, No. - North Fairfax ;
Third Ward--Tohn Lambdn, No. rs North
Patrick Stree; Fourth Ward--Edg gar Snowdcn.
jr.. Gazette Office.
dor 1o2t HITCH LATHAM Mov0r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

BALTIMORE t. FOToMAC L. R.--The Bal
timorc and Potomac Railroad Company was
Incorporated by the Stale of Maryland in 1853,
with authority 10 build 2 road from Baltimore
to the Potomac river, the design being to
connect at Aqua Creek By ferry with the road
running thence 10 Richmond. a bill author
iziDg the extension Of The line into the city OF
Washington passed the House Of Representa-
tiycs at the last session, and only waits the
consent Of the Senate to become a law" The
Washington Chronicle says: 1--WE are able to
give our readers positive assurances that the
negotiations for the construction Of this road
have been completed: depending only upon the
passage of the bill by the Senate, and tha6 The
money is already pledged for It's construction.
Ground was broken on last Monday by the
contractors, in the vicinity Of the crossing OF
the Annapolis raiiroad, and two hundred men
arc at work grading the track. If the legisla.
ton asked from Congress shall be given, We
are authorized by the contractors to say that
the road will BE- completed and trains running
5etween Baltimore and Washington by the
Gr-t Of December, 1867.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12
CITY COUNCIL.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

OFFICIAL PROCEEDlNtfo
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
ALEXANDRIA, IA, December II, 1866
Alta regular meeting orthe Board Of Aldermen,
held at their chamber this evening, there were
present, George Bryan, esq, President; McsSrs.
Barton, Gwin, Brcwis Smith: Uhlcr and FIcH-
ing. .-'
The Committee on Public Property on the
application Of Andrew jackson lodge, report
cd adversely thereto, which report was adopted.
y petition OF Joseph Cawood to have the
pump at the corner Of Princess and Water SITS.
repaired Was granted, with instructions TO the
Superintendent OF Police to have the same put
in order.
A report Of the committee appointed to inves-
tigate the charges brought by the Mayor against
j. 1. Walsh, Superintendent Night Watch, sta
ting that they were unable to agree, and asking |
to be discharged, WAS received ana adopted.
il resolution instrucLing the Mayor 20 restore |
s. n. ChipIey to duty, with loss of pay from
September II. 1866 to October y, 1856, was re-
ccivcd from the Common Council and agreed to-
Mir Barton asked to be relieved from serving
on the Special Committed on Claims: when was
agreed to- and Mr., GWin appointed in his stead.
A report of the Special Committee on AS
sessmcnts was received from the Common Coun-
Gil, and their action cOncurred m: >,
The petitions Of Mrs. Vaccar h g: At%cIl'
r. Lloyd and John Laphcn, were received rom
the Common Council and by them referred u
the Committee on Claims, when TciIie"C9 "'''
A report from the Fire Wardcns was received
from the Common Council, and their action
concurrcd III lr, ..
the Common Council, was received from the
Common Council and their reference agreed TO-
a bill Of John l.. Alexander for groceries
furnished the Inns House, was ordered 10 De
paid by the Common Council, ana agreed u
to by this board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

The MASONIC GRAND LODGE, Of Va, meets
in Richmond to day. Delegates from the
Lodges in this place are in attendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

uERE IS YOUR CHANCEl
Take notice that am offering, from this time
until the first Of january my entire stock Of
Goods. Those who are anxious to save money
will not fail to avail themselves Of this opportu
nifty Of supplying themselves with goods, far be-
low their value. 1enumeratc in part, viz:
Beautiful Fancy Prints, only 15c.
Handsome styles DeLanes, sc.
All-wool DeLancs, As to soc.
Beautiful French Merinoes, 81 72!.
81 and 64old VrginiaCassi very cheap
Red, white and grey Flanncls
Handsome square Il long Shawls, very cheap.
Ladies' Hoped Skirts and Balmorals great
bargain.
Ladies' Hosiery and Gloves
Childrens and Ladies' Hoods and Capcs.
Large stock of Children,s. Ladies' and Mems
Shoes, and Mems Heavy Boots which we guar
antee to sell lower than can be bought
Come on with your greenbacks, and l. will
take them Ill at lG0 cents in the dollar, and give
you goods almost at your own prices.
L. A. LARKIN,
de 10 cost Corner of King and Fairfax SIS.
GOAL OILS barrels Coal Oil for sale by
" oc left j. 9. MILBUKN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

GONSTABLE'S SALE.-Will be sold~E,
X on SATURDAY, the 18th instant. al So
eleven o'clock, at the shop Of Nightingale &
Smith, between the old plaster mill and Good
hands ship yard, the sloop CAPITOLA, the
property OF William Grimes, to satisfy throe
executions in my hands for collection. Terms
cash. ;. n. CHlPLEl, A. I. Z.
doc 1D-2f:n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

.vTUBPEPO GT4Vy
L~s,TyJ Nls-I,Il,p .crlvl
pawn, IJ-,,r
r.,..,...a c..,.,., pr..,..
PIouF o. Done
Ford. Fertilizer.
BHrthoIoW'a Prepared Gu"Ho.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12
DAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY.

BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY.
Having purchased the good will and fixtures
of the Baking Establishment Of the late firm OF
Adams 81 Johansen, l purpose, in connection
with my present business, at No. 4 south Fair
fax street, to open trst-class
CAKE AND
PIE BAKERY
AND CONFECTIONERY.
All orders for plain or ornamental cake, for
parties or Weddings filed at short notice, in the
best style and under my own supcrvision.-
Thankful for past ftvors, | solcita continuance
Of the same and inform families wishing to be
supplied with Pics Of any description, that they
can be accommodated at all times with an arti-
Gle equal to homemade. Common or fine Cakes
and Candies Of all descriptions always on hand.
Cracker Dust always on hand.
n. B.-Wheat, Rye and Indian Meal Bread,
ready at all hours
JAMES II. SIMPSON,
oc 11-2awtf No. south Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12
Il L " \ Il D !

S2U
Straycd or stolen from the residence Of the
subscriber, near the Theological Seminary, on
Wednesday night last a
LARGE BROWN HORSE,
marked L. $. on his right shoulder, and S on
the right side of his neck. lLcis between eleven
and twelve years o. age, and in pretty good or
der The above reward will be paid for his re.
turn, or for information that will lead to his re-
covcTy. s!
icc7-1w SUSAN NJ. FUNSTEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

MEXlco.-'rhe latest reports from Mexico
are, that the y. s. Commissioners had landed,
and were on their way to Monterey that q
proclamation had been issued declaring that
Macmillan would not leave, but would resume
the reins of government; that Gen. Sedgwick
had been arrested for his recent course, and
Gen Brown assigned to the command of the Rio
Grande district on the y. ;. side; and that
the Branch he'd evacuated Pneba
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

M RSTED GOODS.
y
Just received from New York 4 full line Of
HAND-KNIT. SHAWLS,, very handsome.
SONTAGS, in great variety.
LADIES HOODS, beautiful.
CIIILDREN'S HOODS, many styles.
Would call special attention TO- the goods
named, which have been purchased below mar
kct value, and will be disposed OF accordingly.
CHARLES w. GREEN,
nov 2-tf No. IS, King ST.
THIRST NATIONAL BANK, ALEXAN
l. DRIA-Thc annual election for eight Di-
roctors of this Bank for the ensuing year, will
be held at the Banking Room, on TUESDAY,,
January S, 1866 CHAS. i. HOOP,
dec 7-2aWtd Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

CORN,
r Z f.,

and have constantly on hand large supply
CUMBERLAND & BITUMINOUS COAL.
for sale by the Cargo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12

The negro suffrage bill for the District Of c.
lumba is still before the Senate, with an
amendment giving the right Of suffrage to fe-
males. Mn Rcvcrdy Johnson was ungaant
enough to make very sensible and very cou-
elusive speech, in opposition to the amend
ment. Mr. johnson seems to be extremely
happy in taking the wind out Of the sails of
Mr. Wade Of Ohio. lie gently makes rent
in the Himsy material Of that gentleman s al
guments, and away they all 60 into threads
and tatters
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12
VJRGTN7A NEWS

The annual meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Southsde Railroad, was held IN feteiS-
burg, Virginia, Wednesday. General Mahone
vas unanimously reelected President III
rc1coue Of the road for the fiscal year amounts
to $3.50, $50 IS, monthly average OF S24' lo2.'
a, against an average of $3l 900 per month
for five years previous to the war. The llabll'
tics Of the company now amount to s522' Oh
ST. reduction of $3l ,406 since the beginning
of the fiscal year. The available means OF the
road amount to $lS2, 942. ..- .
IL the Virginia Senate on the 9th MIR. n.
B. Meade CT the Frederick district, offered q
resolution inquiring into the expediency OF
reporting a bill 10 restrain, by injunction or
otherwise the collection Of taxes by West Viz
gina in the counties OF Jefferson and Berkeley
until the claim of the jurisdiction over the
said counties is finally settled.
A meeting Of the Board Of Directors OF the
Virginia and Kentucky Railroad Company,
was held at Lynchburg on Saturday. Genera!
G. c. Wharton was elected Chief Engineer,
with power to appoint his assistants. The
road has been located and partially constructed
but it is believed that some changes 10 the
location will be judicious and will be made.
It is announced, on the best authority: that
contract will be closed with New York capl-
talisls, before January l, for the completion
of the Covington and Ohio railroad within two
years.
A deposit Of gold of unusual richness has
been discovered upon farm in The southern
portion Of Fauquier county, lying between the
celebrated franklin, Wykof and Liberty mines
The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company. have just turned out OF
their workshop fine passenger engine, the
Richmond"
The Charl,stown Spirit Of jefferson COM
plains Of the little interest exhibited in Gov.
Peirpoint's Message, relative to the status OF
Jefferson and Berkeley counties.
Mr. Clement NJ. Harris, of Spotsylvana
county, died few days ago. He was much
injured in his property during the war.
Major j. Horace Lacy, Of Stafford, had his
pocket picked in Baltimore last week, Of $40.
He was en- route for New Orleans.
The repeal OF the usury laws at the present
session of The Legislature is considered certain
.--~----<-a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-12
ALEXANDRIA.
The True Virginian,

WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER u.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-06-01
THE FOY AND THE TRAP.


We SEQ in our Northern g. changes that Captain
G. V. Fox ia going to Europe, to "amaze" the
great naval powers by an exhibition Of q modified
specimen monitor. Captain Fox is like the other
fox who lost his tail in trap, and then tried to
make bobtails tho fashion. He has sunk sixty or
eighty millions in these traps and now he is cum
ningly trying to draw foreign naval powers into
the same Investment. ... ,,..
The expenses Of Captain Fox's trip will be about
one thousand dollars per diem. The country,
though it is taxed almost to death, still must pay
for such nonsense as this. And the South, the
unrepreaented, unreconstructed South, must besr
her share in the cost Of this pleasure trip. What
reason have we to desire an exhibition Of one of
these machines designed for our destruction II
the Captain would ressurrect some of the IRON
olads which now lie at the bottom Of the sea-ssy
for instance, the Keokuk in this harbor, and take
1t across the water, there might be some reason
for his going ii for no other purpose than to show
the people Of the Old World how utterly worthless
the "traps" were when they came in open, fair
contact with "rebel" guns. Now if he would do
this, the Southern people wouldn't complain at
all Of helping to pay his expenses.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-06-01
Oh a R L EST O N.
. FRIDAY MORNING. JUNE 1, 1855.
REV. A. Z. PORTER.


We publish in another column, q communities
tion in answer to our remarks in the NEWS of
Monday last, on the subject Of the New York Re-
igious Anniversaries. We thank our correB-
pondent for the information he gives us in rela-
tion to Mr.. PoRTER's mission, and have not one
word to say against an object so laudable as that
to which the Episcopal Church in South Carolina
has given tho weight OF its authority. Nay, more
than this, we shall chronicle with pleasure any
and every success which may attend Mr.. PoRTER's
efforts in q cause noble as ssthe building up of
training school in South Carolina"
The extract from the Church Journal states the
case in fair, Christian spirit, and we have no
doubt correctly; but this is no answer to the eI-
tract we gave from the Boston Post, good con-
servatiye paper not at all disposed Intentionally
to misrepresent q Southern gentleman. And we
are still Of the opinion that the subject Of suf-
frage is not a proper one in connection with any
religious undertaken , and that predictions as to
what South Carolina will do two years hence
in regard to negroes voting, are unauthorized.
Bishop LYNCH, in behalf Of his Diocese, and the
several dele ations from this qty, in the interest
Of the Charleston and Cincinnati Railroad do not
propose to engraft any political opinions into the
body of their work. If they should do 80, how
ever, we claim the privilege Of objectng to un-
usual q course. .....
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-06-01
KEEP THE RECORD PURE.

Mr.. WILLIAMS, Of Pennsylvania, on Monday
last, offered a voluminous preamble and resolu-
ton, requiring the President to inform the House
whether any of the military or civil employees OF
the Government within the State of Georgia, or
any other Rebel State, have countenanced or as.
sfsted in the rendition of public honors to any Of
the traitors, either living or dead.
All honor to Mr.. WILLIAMS [who is he Fl for his
effort to keep the loyal record pure. What have
the Georgia officials done2 Have they drank Gen.
JAcKsoNs toast or have they escorted Rebel ladies
to the cemetery to strew flowers on the graves
Of The Confederate dead? Impossible, We feel
assured, the officers of the army and navy, as
well as the officials connected with the Freedmen's
Bureau, stationed in Georgia, 'tor any other Rebel
State" will promptly come forward and clear their
skrts Of this imputation.
But an idea strikes us right here. is rebellion
the only crime On the catalogue? and the mere
presence at an ex.Confederate's funeral On .un-
pardonabo offence? Why does not some honor
able member bring forward q preamble and reso-
luton asking for an inquiry into the conduct Of
officials stationed in the south, in regard to other
peccadilloes, such as embezzlement ofpubio funds,
receiving bribes, engaging in gambling, etc., etc.
We, Of course, do not know that such evils exist,
neither have. we ever heard Of United States off,
GERS doiug honor to traitors, The two classes Of
offences, ss far as we are concerned. therefore
stand in the same category. ~" . l'T:s
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-06-01
- rOH0LERA, eTHEORIES.

t
9 In the course Of quite an animated discussion
in the United States Senate the othor day on the
cholera question, Mr.AMoDouaAn1, Of California,
gave this pthy theory :y.i :, ....a - -. .", 90"
iI am Of the opinion that cholera 10 thr child OF
fear, and not the offspring Of contagion. Men
have their own speculationsI upon It. have
the United ststes.: I Bsw it face to face "a I
saw 1t without fear, and therefore did not ger it..
This thing Of legislating sgainst pestiiences is
mere child,s play, and shooting childs arrows at
the moon" - '0' ! T. :.
= That this is brimful OF, practical good Sense
must be apparent to every one who has gone
through a cholera campaign. Fear and filth are
what the disease feeds ON, and to one or the other
may be ascribdd o great proportion of the deaths
occurring during the prevalence OF cholera in
what is termed "epidemio" form. Thore ia
nothing like coolness aud cleanliuess t, meet aud
,hurl back this dread monster.