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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-18
DRY GOODS.


n 0 L ICE n O IT G h!
Having Just returned from the \ orthern mar. !,
kets, I viii reopen some extra grand bargains Of
goods, which have bought at the great auction
sales at New York. am Offering,
80 pieces French and English Merinoes and
t!alcocs. ut very low prices
30 pieces Alpacas and Calicoes, ut Nv pfc
81 pieces Plads and Delaines, = g.
80 pieces Extra large size Proshe Stables.
50 pair Extra heavy all wool Blankets, with a
Il full stock of Wool Goods, Notions, &c ,
also
500 pair Machinc-scwed CATERS for ladies, at
very low prices.
500 pair Machne-sewcd Morocco Boots, at
very low prices.
500 pair Machine-scwcd Calfskin.
500 pair Morocco Shoes for Children at very
low prices with full stock of other goods :,
Ladies' will please call and examine stock ana
prices. -, r
g25"No business done on Saturday until
O'Clock u, n. NJ. FLEISCHER,
ocG-lm 1Gl, King st near Washington st
PORTANT TO L!
In view of the present unsettled condition.
Of the country, and money beinga great con
sdcrntion, [ have de ermncd to offer to the
public, goods, at such prices rs cannot fail to
please Just received,
Black and Fancy CAs:imcres,
al! Wool Twccds, for boys wear.
Kentucky Jeans, in great variety.
French and English MeriEoes.
Alpacas, Motlslne DeLaines.
White and Colorcd Flannels; also, beautiful
tics B!cachcd and Brown Cottons Notions, &c,
together with many otncr goods too tedious to
cnuncratc, all OF which will be sold very low.
oc 7-coGt L. A. LARKIN.
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G. !. O A X 5 ! !

LOAkS! CT. 0 A K s !! !
y i y ID
i O 4 X l n q G L o II II 5
We are now receiving from the New York
manufactures all the NV PARIS STYLES, OF
LADIES' CLOTH CLOAkS,
made in the best mannerand At low prices; also,
50 pieces Astrican, Beaver, Chinchllla Mos
COW Beaver Plaid, White and Figured Opera,
and other new style ClOaking Cloths, with Trim
DRESS GOODS.
Superior Black and Colored Silks, Irish Pop.
Inns. and Sill, Warp Ottomans, Hoped Skirts,
Blankets: and Housc-k ccping Goods in every
variety Of quality, al Of which we are selling at
really low prices - NJ. TAYLOR IL CO.,
No. Il, Centre Market Space.
W. !, r,-fo S-tf
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STOVES, TIN WARE, &c.

6 CUVI LIER.
y. KELLs OLD STAND,
no. g. KING ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Dealer in all kinds OF
STOVES AND TIN WAKE,
PLUMBING, COPPERSMIT!dlNG,R OOf"
ING GUTTEkING and SPOUIlNG dcne IN
town and country, at lowest cash prices. All
work warranted us contracted Tor
s:pll-tiaDl
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

H00E & MEDDERBURN,
SUCCESSORS TO EowLE CO..
SHIPPING, FORWARDING T.
Commission Merchants
FOoTOFPRINcEsT. ALEXANDRIA. .
;efESs 1T it
Wholesale Dealers and Importers in all kinds of
FERTILIZERS,
PLASTER, +. --
SALT, 4l
TOBACCO,
.. GRAIN,
FLOUR,
SYRUP,
FISH,
&C., &c.
We have ON hand and to arrive, for sale, the
following Fertilizers:
NO. PERUVIAN GUANO,
FoWLE s. CO.'S CELEBRATED
SOLUBLE PHOSPHA1ED GUANO
VIM. b. FOWLE, BAYNE & cos.
MANIPULATED GU4NO.
Compound Phosphates and Alkaics.
Ammoniated Phosphate with Alkali and PIas
ter and Potash intimately combinod-whlch
stand high as Top Dressing for
TOBACCO, GRAIN AND GRASSES.
,SUNBRERO GUANO,
KETTLEEVELL',S GUANO,
BONE DUST,
Lump and Ground Plaster.
Baugh's Raw Bone Phosphate
Flour Of Bone.
Ford's Fertilizer.
Barthoow's Prepared Guan0.
Goes Super Phosphate.
Rhodes /"
Soluble Pacific.
Eureka Phosphate.
Swami Island Guano.
Reeds Amrnoniated Super Phosphate Of lime
Bruce's Concentrated Fertilizer.
JJ. Turner s. Cos Excelsior, and his
Ammoniated Phosphate.
We keep on hand and arc constantly rec ~ II (
and for sale
ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SALT,
Liverpool Fine,
Marshafs
Asnton's Sc, Sc,
New York Fine and Coarse,
and Turks Island, do.
We purchase, on Commission, all descripiio n "'
GRAIN,
WHEAT,
CORN,
RYE,
and OATS,
and have constantly on hand Il large supply o
CUMBERLAND 4 BITUMINOUS COAL
for sale by the Cargo.
We shall also be prepared to fill orders from
our friends, throughout the country, for Fish OF
every kind and grade, including
POTOMAC HERRING,
SHAD, and the EASTERN FISH.
~" We make liberal advances on all con-
signrrents to our friends in Baltimore, New
York, Liverpool and London. and attend
promptly to the forwarding of all goods con-
signed to CT through Us.
HOOE & WEDDERBURN,
je 1G-tf ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
Tranr o rrrrnnCn DYrDNr
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SMooT & LOWE, ?. Q. sep l3-lawiw

VIRGINIA, to with the County Court .;
Y Fairfax county, October rules, 1866, } v.
Bardin, administrator Of w II. Gunne!, DECD
VS.. John T. Webb and Charlotte a. Ne00'
defendants-In chancery.
Mem: The object of this suit to a;tach 't:s
real estate Of the defendant, John T; HeOO' ~
the county Of Fairfax, and subject the same T. T.:
the payment of debt OF the comP!aIiha NJ n w..
$3.50 with interest thereon from the Z2th OF ~ ~
ccmber, 1861, due by two single DIS Oh VIZ
said Defendants :, ,;,
It appearing BY affidavit filed that the ssh! j:
defendants are non residents OF TINS 0'ate, !. -
ordered that they appear here within one NOM
after due publication hereof, and do VIVA. !: H.
ccssary to protect their interests a coy
f. D. RICHARDooS' C!e;"
Dulany s. Ball, ?. .. &c 4-Is~ ~
VIRGINIA, to tn the County , E9 yoy.
Y Fairfax county, October Rules, 1871. -,'"
man Burke against Hiram Brower-lh ueoj T II
Mem:-The object Of this suit Is TO ai'TV ar;.:
the hands of the Collector of Taxes anu u;dG ia:
for this county, the sum OF SIP 81 ieE re'- d
the said Hiram Brewer By the Coun's y C s"5iec:
this County, at August Cour, loG5 ana s1 " tte
the same to the payment of judgment o! ~. b..
said plaintiff against the said deten1ai5: ~
sum of SIT. Int 1st JAN. 1855; and so: i's:.rl
It appearing by affidavit fled that the u.eiorai
ant is not a resident of this State: II l. ar,i.
that he appear within one month alter uuv mo.
lication hereof, and do what is necessary y
tect his interest. A copy teste; .or Cork
Moore, P. @. oc 4-1AH1--[ -:
VIRGINIA, to with the County 80
Y Fairfax county, October rules; i0 p Dula
Ford s. Co. Aaron Sutton ana '"
MEM Mem cnThee Object of this suit is to attach IA
real estate of the defendant, Aaro;, 1" ."rr .
the county of Fairfax, and su6ject 'n ';,L inter:
the payment of the sum of sos o. VS. ISL, 81!
est thereon from 10Th Of September i3'r 5,.:
| 81 81, due by judgment OF the o"'"''
of this County. ,.L,.,h. te.tai'
It appearing by affidavit filed that f his S:s:e
ant, Aaron Sutton is not arcsldeh;; o. onn month
it is ordered that he appear WITHIN C:.o pee
after due publication hereof, and do wn WIKI
es:ary to protect his interest Ahc c9P%y CerS
F. d. RICHARDSON, oiS.w
Dulany & Ball, P. G. % : -CC%or-:1
TTIRGINIA, to with the Couh iSiS / J.
Y Fairfax county, October Jules q ID Dulaa!,
Ford vs. Aaron sutton and William D. D"
Mem The object of this suit is 20 S st, il
real estate of the defendant, AarrA he same"
the County of Fairfax, and su3}cJ61 with in'::
the payment Of the sum OF o'2l a. c;- and 81.
est thereon from the DIST March, i1 CIur OF ti'
49, h. a indoment of the Circuit C0u''
county. the dc'n.p,
ant Aaron Sutton, is not resId herc Within '
i is ordered that he appear mere eo.oof and ..
month after due publication ; ne1rot Acop'
what is necessary to protect ms nl .:elS CLERK
teste. r; ~. hlOo oc 4-l%Wf<
Dulany 6; Ball. Z. Q. ----= 49,
ALE $50 sacks Fine Salt; 50 sacks 'f'.
Alum lsn 90 o.; for sale sk & H. ROBINSON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-18

NEW RIVER LINE.
The steamer WAWAsET Capt eEEE<.s
SAML. GEDNEY. will leave Al-Ga4zsaz $500
exandria every TUESDAY and FRIDAY
MORNINGS, at 7 o'clock, for Currioman.-
Returning will leave Currioman al o clock on
WEDNESDAY, and SUNDAY MORNlNGS,
arriving in Alexandria early in the evening"
She will touch at all landings for freight and
pass engers, which will be taken at the loves.
possible rates.
For freight or passage apply to
HOOE i WEDDEkBURN, Agts.,
sep 27-tf Foot Of Prince street.
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NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON
" EXPRESS LINE STEAM ERS
Old LINE, va CANAL

Old LINE, VA CANAL
~G~v7 b. Regular sailing days. every
sts:= - " EDN ESDAY and SATURDAY
from Pier 10, Georgetown; Z, Pier, New York.
and Pier II. Alexandria, Va, connecting with
the Orange & Alexandria Railroad at AleXan-
dria, and with the Metropolitan Steamship Line
M New York for Boston.
Bills Lsding signed through 10 Boston direct.
Freight taken at lowest rates, and forwarded To
all parts of the United States free of Commission.
For Freight apply to
II ELDRIDGE s. CO.,
No. /, S. Wharves Alexandria, Va.
JAMES HAND
l04, Wall street, New York.
JOHN B. DAVIDSON,
G5, Water street, Georgetown, d.
OFF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-18
:; eHILIP PACK,
PRACTICAL PLUM BIER
BlTrERS,
II FOR CHILLS AND FEVER.
TIE GREAT VIRGINIA REMEDY.

Chick@hominy BitterS perform more cures,
md in shorter time than any other remedy
ever discovered for Chills and Fever.
Those who have become invalids from irc-
guent attacks Of Chills and Fever have been
perfectly restored to health in 4 few days, BY
the wonderful operation OF Chickahon!lay Bit
.erS
Thousands who have used them need no fur
thcr evidence of their value and happy reStora-
ave powers. The effects Of i mia;matic climate
unon the human System is to produce loss OF APP
petite, debility, and general prostrarinn Of al!
The vital energies. By the use Of Chickahominy
3iJtcrs perfect health is restored in 4 few weeks.
Chckahominy BitterS are the best known
.omedy for Dyspepsia General Debility, Loss
Of Appetite, and the best tonic used. We re-
commend i. to all
manufactured exclusively, in Richmond, Va,
o. y Il. NEWTON, and for sale by all the
JANNEY S CO., Wholesale Agents,
lbs, King street. Alexandria, Va
Gasf~ The trade supplied at the proprietor 5
-ntes iy 23-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-18

ID EMONAL 1.-the subscriber calls the attcn-
4 l. ton Of his numerous patrons, and the pub
lie generally, to his removal from his former
stand, at the corner Of King and st ASaph sts;,
Harpcr s. Bros old stand), where he will be
pleased TO receive continuation o! their tavors;
and where h: will continue to keep one OF the
largest and best selected stock OF BOOTS and
SHOES ever offered in this market, which he Is
PREPARED To sell at the lowest cash prices. Cal!
and sec before purchasing elsewhere.
JOS. KAUFMAN,
oct 3-tf corner King and Royal SITS.
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FMBkELLAS.-We have on hand, direct
4 from the manufacturer, Il full assortment of
Silk and Scotch Bingham Umbrellas, which we
offer for sale as cheap us they can be bought
0c l0--tf WILMER & Err.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-18

NOR SAT.E.--A FARM il Culpepcr county,
) twa miles from Brandy Station, on the o.
s: \. r. H., and lying on Mountain Run, con-
tainins 800 acres with Il Dwelling House, Barn
ami othc: oft houses. There is Grist MIL
within Of :. mile of the farm Possession Civ
en- lst OF JANUARY, 1867. Price $1,000 cash.
Enquire Of {. 4. SMOJI u SON:
snn26-tf Alexandria, Va.
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ALE $50 sacks Fine Salt; 50 sacks ''''
Alum DO; for sale by pOR[NS0M
sep 10 GEOhoh L. ~
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( Lee TRIO 50 \ p!
THE GREATEST
ISCOEERI OF THE AG +

DISCOVERY OF THE AYE
Iimc, money, laborand Clothes Saved, by using
DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP!
When used, according to directions no wash
board or washing machine is necessary, and by
is lsc Il child can do the washing of Il large
family.
/! makes the hands soft and white, and will
not injuIre the most delicate fabrics. For sale
wholeSa { and retail by HENRY COOK,
io Aft SO and 2:2l, King st.
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AMPS, LAMP GOODS & OIL.
" VI. CUGAN,
TX North RQval Street,

=, 7 OTLN NUNNI NLrCet,
offers for sale Lamps in great variety, from the
little Tom Thumb to the most magnificent Par
Tor Lamp; Cut, Ground and Plain Globes;
Chimncys, all kinds and sizes, Brushes, Wick
and all other goods in thetrade at the most rca-
sonablc prices Especial attention is called to
large lot OF Stand Lamps just received Purcha
3ed at extremely low figures and offered at cor
responing rates All who want rect 6Grgnins
in handsome Parlor and Table camps had bet
ter come quickly. NH Sit
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-11-15
Irustee7s Sale
OF VALUA
Real ESTATE
ST. MAnY7S COUNTY.

E1Y virtue Of 4 decree Of the Circuit
- Court for Saint Mary's county, Sit
ting as Court Of Equity, passed in the
cause Of Henry y Dd.er, administrator
Of Edmund Dlli4r and others vs.. JsIncs
T Blackstone. tn, undersigned, as Trus
Tee. will sell at Pubic Sale at the Court
House door IN Lconarl,own, on WE'D
.NESD4 (, tic 21st day Of Noocnber
next, at II o'clock, m all that tract or
parcel of land lying on the Pstuxcnt Riy-
cr in Saint Nary's county and containing
FIVE HUNDRED and FOUR acres,
more or less, owned by Col. james +
B Bakistonc Tue improvements consis,
ot,a small Frame Dwelling, .1cat House,
S:a BE for Eight Horses, Three Barns,
&c This farm is si'.ated within five
miles Of the Chcsaq e:lEo Bay and IS one
OF the pre;,icst vi the Patuxent River it
IS bpuuded ov owo creeks unsurpassed for
FISH, OYSTERS aud TERRApINS.- =
1t lies iT :GcdiA,cly on the RIVER aud has
on it young PEACH aud APPLE or
char t, FIVE HUNDRED tres Of the
clncr Of choice fruit and ONE HUN
DRIED f tho latter If lies contiguous
to vast deposits Of Oysters; ono hundred
thousand bushels q whjch miIh, he p:su-
',sIa.. bodied on he shor 5 Fifty acres
are e, j. Oak, Chesput and Pine Timber;
whl..; halt a naie Of fence Constitute, be
Outline fs5u. :.; water - l.ie water =
Two sleagu oats stop wj:hln less than u
mile # the premises twice "c,h going
i,tt
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-11-15

In consequences os the inclcmency Of
the weather, the Trustee having been un-
able to attend on the day heretofore des-
gua,cd for the sale of the above property,
tne sale thereof is further postponed to
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-11-15
OA Il DING.

MFRS J c. MILBURE, formerly Of St
VA Mays, b As taken mo ncnse No. B
n-nav,r St, Bat, between bl!tlmorc :, aUi
L,,urarl. and Is prepared to reeve fc.1--
= CO, J transient bar 4er-.
u. tn ! ID,
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-11-15
Sheriff. S Sale Of
r +, \ 4 ND
PLKSOLiI ESTATE.

E2I virtue Of two vri., Of Fieri Facias,
= issued Out Of Circui, Court f.r: Saint
Nsry's counte. one a. h SUR of Joseph
BTos.er ard II l.. Monroe. aud one a; the
SUIT Ct tree'and, Hal! & CO.. against the
goo':s AMI chatses. lands and tenemenis
Of VI ID. Abell, and to me directed
have seized ard taken in execution all the
night. title, Interest, claim and demand
at law AID in eqrity. of the said N d..
AbeIl IN aud to the following property, 70
Ht:
One tract or parcel Of land. lying and
being in he third Election District OF S..
Marys county, Maryland, call;d aud
known Bs
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-11-15
Pro jess;onaJ Notice.

THvHE subscriber respectfully tenders
z bis professional services TO th- people
of St. M4rys lis cal always De foupd
81 bis reeiicrcc IN LEONARD Town district
(the residence Of tbs lat, Ia;n,: S. = .cIeu)
unless nhcu prot. Aoiou.!ly engaged
PHILIP i. EuELEt.
y !
NJ, r4,l 19sS-S
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-11-15
NEW 4. a. EfOINEaE>S
E.Nas2sslAS1 $40 q 9

Ur~'sr receat Act Of Congress, Soldiers Of
1861, , and 3 are, in certain cases. entitled
to an a'd;tionA B 'tmy from the u. 5.
Soldiers VINO wete Disabled in the late
War hy the loss Of c:c si&h. arm, leg, &c.
Sr, are entitled To an Increase of Pension
% S25, $50 and SD. WID)ws and Or
ruAHs are also entitled to INCREASE OF
PENSION Gu1el late Act.
Persons writing tor inform ''ioa viii please
STATE the Name Of the Soldier, his Company
and Regiment, with TIE date Of enlistment
AID discharge or death; also, how much
Bounty or Pension received. and II the Sol
dicr is dead give th9 name or names u tne
nearest Of kin.
Address, ,o-cjos."s Postage Stamp t1'
WA. R. HILL.
ATTORNEY At Aw,
20 u Foye':e Street, Bakin,'s. Id
Avg. :, 1896 -Iy.
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-11-15
Sherif7s Sale of
VALUABLE REAL And.
PERSON L PROPERTY.

ID \ virtue Of three writs of Fior Faci-
- as. issued out of the Circuit Court
for Saint Mary's c1unty, ono q, tho suit
Of James L langley, Administrator. de
bonas non Of Robert y Mlburn QUO at
the suit Of james II Langley, surviving
partner of Robert n Milbnrn, and one at
the suit Of Cole 4 Shadiick, against tho
goods and chattels, lands and tenements of
John II Milburn Sr.. aud to mo directed;
and by virtue Of one other writ OF FieTi
Faoiss, issued out Of said Court, at the
sui; of Henry Watts, Administrator ds
bvnis non Of James T. Crane. against the
goods and chattels, lands and tcnements Of
John h Mllburn. Sr., and James G Mil
burn. and to ne directed aud by, virtue
Of one other wi, OF Firri Faoias issued
ont Of said Court, at the suit of Henry
Watts Executor cf William Watts.
agains, The g,ods and chl.tcs. lads and
tenenlcuts Of john II Mlburn, Sr.. and
John II Milbufn. .Jr and to me directed;
have seized and taken in execution all
the right. title, interest, claim and de-
mand, at law and in equity, of the said
John II Mllburn, Sr., james G Milburn
and John II Milburu. Jr.. in aud to the
following property, to wit:
Que tract or parcel Of land. called and
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-11-15
SCHOOL NOTICE.

a rPLICANTS for cer'ifca'cs qra'-
"a f-a.ian t tcacn in Public Scn0o /
Of S,n; Mary County are hereby no'i-
ici that , i'll hold examination of such
applicants a, the following places aud
tina- =
WHITE PLAINS SCHOOL HOUSE.
First Comr District, Tuesday. Nov 18th;
LEOEARDTOWN, "Wednesday Nov II;
SCHOOL HOUSE, (Mr VIM NJ Corco
ran'-) near Chaptico. Thuisday. Nov,
18th.
JAMES BI7NTING,
Prcst. B. Sch'l Comrs.
Nov. 8, 1856 I'd.
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-11-15

Oct. 25, 1866 t..
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-11-15
also,

| one third interest 10 q trs c, Of wood land
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-11-15
! TRUSTEES SAID
F VALUABLE
R & A l E! /, ST A 7 &
ST MARY'S COUNTY, MD.
DY virtue OF a tecree of the Circuit
D Court for Saint Mary's county, Sit.
ting as Count OF Equity, will sell a,
Public Sale At the Court House door in
Leonsrdtown, on
TUESDAY, the 18th of Sept !,
1866.
,hat splendid estate lying 10 St. Mary's
county Maryland, called
.PI' OF MOTLEY HALL,
containing about
4l5 ACRl2.
This fne estate vas a part OF The real
csts,e Of the late Gov Jas Taomas and has
been divided. for The purposes of this sale,
into three parts, as follows, and designa
ted "a lots No |. 2 and 3.
I4O acres,

aua is without houses.
There NAV be difference Ola f'w acres
in the several ot. but accurate pIa,s wi.
be ready before the day of sale.
These lands lie on the Wicomico river
and each lot has about the same water
front They are in a high state Of cuItl-
walton, have all been thoroughly llmed
and are equal to any lands IL lower Mary
Land
Th~ finest oysters abound in the rive
and creeks bounding this land, aud To-;
No 8 has an inexhausflble shell and gravel
bank attached.
The location is entirely healthy and the
n"ighborhood agreeable. Such land IS
rarely offered iu this market. Purchasers
are Invited to examine the premises, and
plats of the different lots will be shown by
Il w Thomas, Esqr
Terms Of Sale, one-third cash, and the
balaune IN one and two years with l-.rtr,t,
The credit p4ymeuts to De secure to the
sa, a,isfacti.n Of the Trustee.
T STONE,
Trustee,
Aug 16, 1865 e.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1866-05-12
VIRGINIA TERRITORY SATURDAY, 1866

be entitled to the admission of its representatives their
taking the required OATH fourth the following classes be
debarred from holding Office namely, the President
and Vice-Presdent Cabinet Senators, members Of Con-
gres Judges foreign agents etc. of the Conederacy, all
persons who left positions under the United States Join
the rebellion all officers of the army above the rank of
Colonel and of the navy above the rank Of Master all
persons guilty of treating prisoners of nh
manly This plan will be submitted to the reconstruction
committee; the question Of negro suffrage immediate or
remote received with very little favor The Board of
Health will occupy the battery barracks Immediately;
there have three deaths from cholera. but
since the the last report The Fenian has
resumed in this city by the returning veterans of the Pas
maquody who handy epithets freely than ever and
charge each other with causing the faure having been
OMahoney expedition, there is bolt from the old
headquarters and Roberss faction enjoy the fresh trou
bes of Union Square, Kilian keeps quiet far but his
Lieutenant in command is very bitter ONahoney and
tells the Fenans to stop sending money to the imbece
chief II appears that when the Fenians route
home by the steamers of the belgerent drew
pistols and ordered the Captain TO return to the
war. They put ashore Island the coast of
Maine.
Washington, April 27th-The Senate refused to concur
amendment being that the Company should not charge
exceeding three dollars and fifty cents for words
ness said the price altogether too high and hoped the
Senate would not concur. There to be no doubt
that Mrs. jeff Davis route hither from Montreal
has obtained permission visit her husband in Fortress
Monroe.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1866-05-12
Letter from German Gulch-Murder
and Retribution,
GERMAN GuLcH. April 2lst, 1866.

GERMAN GULcH, April 2lst, 1866.
EDITOR PosT: Yesterday a miners meeting held
this gulch which the following proceedings had
The President stated that the object of the meeting
custody and charged with stabbiug Hugh powd, the
day previous. vote taken to determine whether the
prisoner should be handed over TO the civil authorities or
be tried by the miners then and there present when the
latter proposition carried by large majority jury
chosen, and the trial commenced. The evidence
showed that Dowd and Goones had been living together
all winter that the day the took place they
had been drinking, and both somewhat ander the
influence of whisky. Dovd sitting up on bunk IN
the cabin occupied by the parties when AFTER some slight
taking aim at Dowd, about 70 fire, when some one
present knocked up the muZze Of the gun and the ball
passed through the roof Dowd then clinched Goones
who still holding the rife in his left hand drew butcher
Dowd The thrust delivered just below the point OF
the left shoulder the weapon entering between the
sixth ribs and passing into the lungs Dowd fell ike an
empty sack and Goones arrested aud dsarmed The
jury found verdict of guilty and the miners voted that
he should be hanged, which accordingly done Amer
hanging hour two what had been j. L. Goones was
buried, and his part in the tragedy closed He was
native of Kentucky, but this country from Glen
wood Iowa. In the meantime Dowd Is not, mp to this
present writing dead give you the bare facts OF the
opinion that unresained indulgence Of passion combined
with bera! of deadly weapons Is POT conducive TO
longevity.
Mining affairs are not very lively yet The weather Il
the gulch Some falls nearly every day. yes the reign
Of summer Is becoming visible daily
Permit Mr. Editor to give vent to my admiration OF
the Posr. is perfect gem matter could not oe
buy" and such verdict Of many othes than
BIG MEDICINE.
tSince tbe above was in type learn that the man
Dowd will recoves.-Ep. POSI-