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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-14

TTIIIE subscribers in receipt Of large and vel
4 selected stock of Goods suited to this market,
sisting in part of
Staple Dry Goods,
Domestics, bleached and unbleached,
Cotton Flannel, beached and unbleached,
Cotton Drilling
Lnseys Cotton Yarns,
Calic0es-English, French and American,
Cottonades, Wooden Cloths, suitable for winter.
Bed-ticking,
Pins, Needles, &C., &C., &c
Groceries,
Flour-St Louis brands of every description,
Flour-Texas-Will brand,
Bacon-Western and Texas cured,
Sugar, Coffee, Molasses Lard
Mackerel in kits 4 barrels and barrels
Rice Pepper, Alspce,
Pickles-AIixed and Plain,
Ketchups-of all sorts and sizes,
Raisins Figs,
Preserved Fruits of all kinds,
Tobacco-Chewing and Smoking,
Cigars-Domestic and Imported,
Sardines Oysters and HOLSTERS, by the can or box.
Also
Brandies, Wines and Whisky
of the very best quality,
Box Liquors Of every description, and everything
else usually kept in a Family Grocery.
Hardware, WoOdenWare, TinWare,
Spades, Shovels, Hoes, Chains, &c, &c.
Boots and Shoes
for Plantation wear; and many other things too numer
Gus to mention.
The above was selected expressly for this market,
and viii be sold at a slight advance upon first cost.
dec6l w. G. BECK co.
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GENTLEMEN,s AND BOYS CLOIHING


Boots, Shoes, and Hats. D;L
Ladies Coass shawls Sacks Hoods Bonnes, hlU.
bons elry perumery, Toys, and every af'cle uS'
ally kept in veil assorted dry goods store ,,,,.-.
Mrs WELLS, with three Dress-Makers and NliineTs,
will befound there to wait on her old customers IN the
Millinery and Dres!s-making department, Call and sec
and judge for yourself before going elewhere, ..,
Wholesale buyers will find goods cheaper here a1T
at any wholesale house in the city Il MGgERNqfa
either cash or e 0a9h' iie can [octl8ly
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DRY-GOODS,

A full and complete assortment Of
BIeached and Brown Domestic,
Osnaburgs, Sheeting, Ticking,
Delaius, Red, White and Grey Flannel,
Cassimeres, Satinets, Damasks,
Toweling, English and American
Prints, Morenos, &c, &c,
Gents Clothing, Hat, Boot, and Shoes,
full assortment Of
PLANTATION GOODS,
Linseys, Kerseys, Russetts, Mud Boots.
Aud all other articles usually kept in Dry Good and
Grocery house.
RECEIVING AND FORWARDING.
Our accommodations are ample for receiving storing
and forwarding all Cotton and Merchandise, consigned
to us and no pains will be spared to give satisfaction to
those who favor us with their patronage
Liberal advances made consguments. Country
merchants are invited to give US a call
ELSTNER, Trustworthy & Co.
Shreveport, January 3, 1866.
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OK DOZEN short handle Spades, 200 cases of ovs-
~ ters, 5000 pounds of Hollow Ware 20 bales OF
Cotton Yarn. For sale by PHELPS q CO.
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Shreveport, September s., 1865.

T NEWBURGER will continue the business in his
LIE own name at Jameson Co.'S old stand, = Texas
street. Those INDEBTED 10 SOUR & NEWBURGEk WIZ
come forward Immediately and settle their Indebtedness
if not they will be but in the officers hand for eoectoa
and those who have claims against them will present
L. NEWBURGER.
Sbreyiaport Sent,Loo 81 7oe5tf
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N0TICE.

TE7IE Partnership heret fore existing under The
name and style Of SOUR NEWBURGEa, IS mi, sai9
day dissolved 9y mutual consent. Either paFta0s
attend 10 winding up of the bus mess Of the '' Hi'
T. NEWBuRGEk.
Shreveport, September IS, 1865.
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F0R BALE-0LD TYPE METAL, in quantities. e
II sur purchasers. Apply at this oaiea
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TO THE PUBLIC.

TO THE PUBLIC,
WE respectfully inform our friends that we nav ave
w, row ample ROOM in our Warehouse, ana are
prepared to receive store or ship all cotton sent 70 our
care. Ioct4 WALSH BOlSSEAO.
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Shreveport, September 81, l865-tf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-15
novl0dweowIy.

Ill BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL HKH
Should Advertise in the Argus.
ALL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN
Should Advertise in the Angus
ALL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN
z1 e Should Advertise in the Argus
ALL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN
Should Advertise In the Argus
ALL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL NRN
- Should Advertise in the Argus s s
AL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL. NKn
s5w 81 Should Ady~tin n IL -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-15

THIS HOUSE is located opposite the
/ Steamboat Landing, and only one square from
the railroad depot. 1t is the largest Hotel in The
city, and It's proprietor will spare no pains to
please those who favor him with call.
good Hall, suitable for frat class Concerts
Dances, Theatrical Performance, &C., Sc. il con-
nscted with this house.
NE Baggage and passengers conveyed to and
from the house free of charge. .-
good Barber's Shop, and FIRST class SalooI
and Billiard Tables connected with the house.
JOHN F. STAFFORD, Clerk.
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FROM BUFFALo-By New York Time from De-

FROM BUFFALO-By New York Time from De-
pot cor. Exchange and Michigan streets.
5. 80 A. NEW YORK DAY EXPRESS, (Sun-
days excepted Arrives in New York at 10
80 P. NJ. Connects at Great Bend with Del
aware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
for Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, and
points south.
$50 a. NJ. EXPRESS MAIL, via. Avon aud Hor-
nellsvilIe daily except Sundayr.) Arrives in
New York at 700 A. NJ. Connects at Eimira
with WilliamsPOrt and Elmira Railroad for
Harrisburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wash
ington, and points south.
2.20 P. N. LIGHTNING EMPRESS, Sundays
eepted, } stops for wood and water only, and
arrives in New York 90 A. NJ.
els NEW YORK NIGHT EXPRESS, daily
Connects at Hornellsyille with the Ais P. M.
train from Dunkirk, and arrives In New York
1880 p. NJ. Also connects at EInira for
Harrisburg Philadelphia and south.
1l.20 P. d. GIN CINATTI EXPRESS, daily, Tex
cept SundayE). Arrives In New York at 3.45
m. Connects at Great Bend with Della
ware Lackawanna and Western Railroad,
and at New York with afternoon Trains and
steamers for Boston and New England Cities.
Only one train east on Sunday, leaving Buffalo
at els P. Nj, and reaching New York at 1880
Pm.
Boston and New England passengers, with their
baggage, are transferred free Of charge in New
York.
The best ventilated and most luxurious sleep
ing coaches &x- IN THE WORLD 81 &C.
eomPanyng all night trains on this railway.
BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH,
And Fare Arrays lotr as by any other Route.
re- Ask for Tickets via. Ere Railway, which
can be obtained al all the Principal Ticket OFF,
ces in the West and Southweft.
III. RIDDLE. WM. r.. BARR,
GsnI Sup,t. Gen'l Pass. Ag't.
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TO C0NsUMPTIyES.

TIE advertiser, having been restored TO
i health IN .e weeks BY very simple reme-
sy, after having suffered Tor ears with severe
unp affection and that dread disease, Consunp-
ions anxious to make known to his fellow.
ufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire it., he will send a copy Of the
prescription used free OF charged with the di-
rections for preparing and using the same, which
thew will find sure cure for Consumption, Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and all Throat and
Lung Affections The only object OF the Advert.
User sending the prescription il to benefit tn.
afflicted, and spread information which he on
eeives TO De invaluable, and he hopes every SUI
fsrer will try his remedy, az it will cost them
nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, hse' ~ return
mail, will please address or
- Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON
$500 Williamsburg, Kings Co., New YORK.
tebl3wly rgk beag.4 -4-5
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DIR. ESEGsIK4OW

< is the only hyscian a Special
/ - list, now in Chicago that can be en-
~ - tirely relied upon. Go to him, and
.c not suffer that horrible disease to
remain in your system, dishguring
" B your face and body, besides des-
So iroying your happiness aud future
sSNF1f~"~ prospects of lite. He has made
Private Diseases and Nervous Debility his study
for the past twenty years, and Is therefore the
person whom all afflicted should consult. No one
ever heard of patient OF his not being cured
since he has been IN this city. His reputation has
vouchers in all the city papers his patients and
the medical profession, both here and abroad, as
being the most skilled specialist here, and thor.
ough master OF all SEXUAL dIseases. If all others
fail, don't despair, give him call. Ii IL only
common occurrence with him TO cure such cases
Hi. rooms separate for ladies aud gentlemen
and the most complete in the city. . .
You've MEN, TAKE PARTICULAR NoTIcE.-Dr,
Bigelow devotes much OF his time TO the treat
ment of those cases caused by secret habit,
which ruins both body and mind, uniting the
unfortunate individual for either business or So
clety. The sad effect OF these carly hahits, of
the excess of ripper ears, is to weaken and debii-
tate the constitution, destroy the physical and
mental powers diminish and enteeble the natural
feelings and exhaust the mental energies of man
hood the pleasures of life are marred, the OBJ
ject of marriage frustrated, and existence itself
rendered a term of UNI easing misery and regret.
Such persons, especially thoso contemplating
marriage should lose time in making immedi.
ate ar pIicauon, DR.. B., by his new treatment,
is enabled to insure speedy and permanent
cure.
Consultations free and confidential. Office, No
l79 South Clark Street, corner OF Monroe, halt
block from the Post Office. p. o. box l54, Chica-
go, Ill. Office hours from A. NJ. to P. VI.
Send for his s'Guide to HEALTH" published
monthly, tree of charge.
N. Blades send for a descriptive circular
of Pessarie RemedIe, the best preventive Of CEN
ception known. Sent to any address free OF
charge apl5dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-15

CORNER ILLINOIS d WASHINGTON
STREETS, ROCK ISLAND.
HAVING purchased this hotel and fitted
ID it up in good style, l respectfully solicit
share of public patronage. The house is located
in the very centre OF business the ferry land
ing and not far from the railroad depots.
A few boarders can be supplied with good
rooms and board EE--
va have a fine large stable, good safe wagon
yard, and plenty of room for farmers teams, and
l respectfully soiicl, the patronage OF the farmers
and vi all others who ash to stop at good hotel
". B.-A good barbcr's saloon connected with
the house. CHARLES HERMANN,
Proprietor.
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may3ldiy
SOLD GUT.

fNHE subscriber has sold his tobacco and
1 cigar store, stock, fixtures and business to
Mr. C. P. Hengstef, who will carry ON the bust
nese at the old stand.
All persons indebted are requested 10 call, at
the old stand, aad settle M. SCHLEGEL.
iuYl0dtf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-15
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

cate or otherwise transfer the stock in said
canal, held by this corporation, as well as the
Interest of the State Of Virginia iii same canal,
subject however, to the ratification or 1,eJectlon
of the City Councils, and that they shall report
all proceedings touching this subject to atutnre
meeting of the same and that one member
f ON each Board IF City Council be appointed
by the Presidents to serve on The Committee
#. B Robertson being appointe1 on the part
of Board Of Aldermen, which substitute was
adorted.
The committee appointed to revise The rules
of order, we've, on motion OF Mr. Brent, dis
charged
The President appointed the following com
mittees
On General Lavs-G W. Brent, A. Her
bert, j B. johnson and E. S. Hougb
On Finance and Salaries w: E. Lambert,
G. K Wilmer, A. Herbert, and I'll: s. Martin.
On Public P'operty-G. Il. Markell, +. w.
Ashby, w j. Boo he, and j. Summers
On Liig7t-J. W. Burke, ". N. Brown,
w. j. Boothe, and E. S. Hough.
On Czain,s-G. w. Brent, f. Wilmington,
G. W. Clifford land John Summers.
On StreetS-G. H. Markell, W. n. Brown
G. W. Clifford and Ii. S. Mario.
On Public Schoozs-G. W. Brent, Fl. Whit
tipgton, j. B. johnson, and H. s. Martin.
On P6or-W. Fl. Lambert, L. ". Ashhy,
G. K Wilmer, and John Summers.
Council adjourned
Teste, T. NJ. WHITE, Clerk, G. C.
NH 1S-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-15
WINTER Davls ON TIE STATUS.
tFrom the New York Tribune.

from Inc New OK lrlDune.J
Henry Winter Davis ten days tefore his
d h, w,o e to- J. NJ. Scovel, IF New Jersey,
as folow>:
Nh Dear Sir: The case referred to is Luthe,
vs. Borden, Howard, S. g. Rer., l.
did nor sly HAT he states were out of The
Unios in Jaw y ,eb ] on II IL fact by the r. .
suit Of arms On heco, trary. l SAID the Star
governments ceas TO exis atlalo by re- ounc-
inr the lonstltutlon, and IN fact BY being expe,-
led ~ arms
N"le the di.ersity. The States ara in the
Uni.', or els" we are not bound IT, guarantee
then, republican govNrnments Trey have moi
republican Cove nmen s; a d that a one give
ongrcss the right to contro e the restoration
under tkep wer t. guarantee
Sumner IS ge: ting right this paint.
congress looks firm, but it.must be wise as
well as firm five go Def +. Tie ieopfe mex
fall Or a negative issue. leaving Johnsoa's gov
ernmen in o.as,ion Of The States, aud simply
refuse to admit them to Congress. We will in.
ey.taile be beaten. Congress DauStdnnul John.
: sons gov ernments, formally prescribe urivD rsa
suffrage as the conht on sine qua non of rerog
mt,On, and l'r"pose 20 amend the Constitution,
MAXI g 1t the 1snrrelne law OF the land for al
Sites and go to The country an these nlea ::ures
or the peo.,le viii acc, or johnson a @o..ern.
mems asa solution and send representatives te
admit Aeir relre entatites s
@ S:n er+lv yours, II. WINTER DAVIS. I
Baltimore, Md, Dec, q. 1865.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-15

The FAIR being held, by the ladies, for tbp
benefit OF The NJ. E. Church South has, thus
early in its propre>s, proved itself the most de-
cited success nf the season the crowded rnoms
nightly testityiugits popularity. .Amore pleas
ant place for gentleman to while away an
hour could not BE- imagined and the public, by
the rush made last night, seem well aware Of
the fact. Ice Cream of The most marvellous
deciousoess; c,kc. such as the ladies' who
serve it out at the Fair rooms, only possess the
recipe for preparing; oysters, Of the rafest fla
vor and most gigantic growth fruits, oranges.
peaches aud cream. pie apples--in word all
that can tempt the palate may there he obtain
I'd, at prices that make a man wonder. Fancy
articles of every description, manufactured III
the nosr tasteful manner, may be looked at,
wondered over and-purchased
TABLEAUx, representing scenes in history
and romance, serious and comic, in which tbt
characters are persnnated BY the faire>t arc
most graceful of ladies, are nightly presented
n" one should miss an opportunity OF ATTEND
iny. mar l5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-15

The Richn Odd republic ssys:-''rhe ten
depcy o. The ex'nmis 5 In Corgs to keep
up sectonal and class distinctions, and thu,,
whilst having the name of Union ettrnally on
their tongues, to wiuen AID deepen the breach
es v bich have been created i.y the war;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-15
WALL PAPERS,
WINDOW SHADES,
PICTURE FRA N ES
CORDS s. TASSELS.
CORDS s. TASSELS

Having purchased the Paper Store Of Jefer-
son Tacey No. Ill, Kin street hereby "a.
nounce to the citizens of Alexandria that have
NV on nd aud am receiving large and we'll
assorted stock of tn above G ,ods.
Picture Frames made to ord,r.
Carp t. Gu made, and put d.wn to order.
Also attends to III, making of Curtains, and
repairing If Venetian b inds.
G .untry orders .olci'ed.
NH l5Etf GEO. II. SMITH.
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F OR Ale:
HOUSEK EEpERi ATTENTION!

All the HOUSEHOLD GOODS contained in
the dwelling No. II, south Fairfax stree. con-
sisting of all articles contained in ten r ons,
FURNIi URE, BEDDING, CARPETS, &c.
III nc ary new and we taken care Of
The dwelling can sl-o be rented to q good
tenant Mt a reasonable price
The ow er, owing t IL health of his family,
is DESTROYS of giving up housekee ing aud will
sell as above at Public Auct on on
SATURDAY. oath IN >TANT,
if not disposed of previous to thst day at prv"te
sale. NH lid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-15

Tie Maryl nj Annual Conference Of the
MetLodi. t Prte>tsn Chnr,h c"mmenced it,
sc, sion in Baltimore yesterday--R j j.
murray, Pre,iient. The fhcial characters
Of Slpernten tents We're examined The Con.
ference Wi OILY lie IN >e>>i n few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-15

The newspapers are everywhere calling upon
mulicipai authorities Of tie cities and towns,
to make every preparation possible, t., guard
asainsr tn tx ec,ed arrival Of the Cholera =
Imme.iate steps ough, to be TAX, in Alexan
dria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-15

Those who sr- disturbed by the stories of
tn. triichiina spirazis generated in pork. may
have their Tears SET at rest OF plssitly be Still
more ALARMED at the statement which the
Journal Science TO- March re produc, :, from
D. per read Ere the B,>tish Associ, tioo
Tint beef is much more frtile coutce Of
tape-worms than lo,k
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-15
Insurance.

q l. THOMAS
NO 10, PRINCE STREET,
(OpposITE THE GAZETTE OFFlCE.j
FIRE, MARINE
AND LIFE INSURANCE AGENCY.
Alexandria, va.
Agent for the following first class BALTI-
MARYIsND FIRE INSURANCE coA2hNY,
JOS X S MILNnE T'l0S F. T,n li1@nh"1'S
THE MERcHANTs AID MECHANICS FIFE
INSURANCE ConPANY,
ISAAC WILLIAMS, n ?. p cAMrgELfo
THE H lo11Sll1s FIRE 1NsURANcE COMPANY.
G. HARLAN WILLIAMS: ASp G;h';',d HEi:Si:
HOME : INsURANcE COMPANY OF NEW HAVEN
CONNECTICUT.
cuAs. WILSON, D r. SATTERLEE.
ssG S5isS:r;E nAarpB INSURANCE ls' COMPANY
OF NEW YORK.
r. L. uAYDocK, Tnos. ". EI i.
Policies Of the above rcliab!c com.poni4s. Is
sued ut this Office, Immediately on application,
against loss Or damage BY fire, on al dcscri2-
tons Of property III hec'ty oT country on terln%
as favorabic rs these Of any oth"r conpony. 0!
equal strength and responsibility:
The MUTUAL LIZ INsUnA ~ co., CT I. z,
Cash Assets July J. 1859. H. 2VO,WU
Annual income in cas?................. 3oOOUO.
The dividends o; this company are larger IN
t,;,ny in the world.
Ali the profits arising from this immense fund,
are llNNUALLY DIVIDED amongst the a.
surcd
; AgPsa'ion' :eeeSed a: T p} Gss i No. d.
mh l0-tf Medical Examiner.
E'IRE AND LIFE INSURANCE,
= LIVERPOOL AID LONDON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-15

THE WAY TO MAKE MoNEY.-One single
Petersburg merchant has one hundred new ad-
vertisem ents in the Express of Saturday. That
man knows what the true secret of success in
business is, and is bound to get rich. There
is nothing like Printers ink to help man
along in the world, aud those business men
only who use it literally, succeed in amassine
fortunes Let the merchats of Alexandria
remember this aud be wise in time.
We are informed by one Of our retail mer-
chants that the day after an advertisement OF
his appeared in the Gazette informing the
pus lie that be had butter and venison for sale,
he sold out his entire stock-a large one-of
those articles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-15

BOARD WANTED, for Gentleman wife
- and two child en-. wi suit of 70 m ;, either
furnished or unfurni:hed, in desirable part of
the city (npar the river perferred) in priv tie
IN n1ily where the comforts ola h me can be en-
joyed. Address B. r. I. at Journal Office or p.
O box No II NH Is 1W
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NEWS or THE DAY.
30 showtle ue,y ageand body Of the Times.

a number of the New York and Pennsylva-
MIA newspapers have teken stand against the
abuses which homegrown upurder what IS pop
u'arly called the 'sdeadhead or free ticket sys-
tenn, aud we perceive that a bill has been IN
-troduced intothe New y ork Legislature to pre-
hibit the Issuing of free passes by the railroad
companies Of that State.
Two negro children are now on exhibition at
Raleigh, North Carolina, that excite much GU
riosiiy. They are fourteen years Of age, and
were born of slave parents in Arson county.
The Standard speaks Of them as follows: The
connection between these girls is closer than 10
the Siamese twins, there being more OF the
physical and mental organs common to each,
The connection begins peow the neck and ter !-
inmates at the extremity of the spine.
Secretary McCulloch has authorized the Ca
madam authorities to place officers at railroad
points on the American side of the Northern
borders, to examine freight and baggage des-
tined for Canada. The Canadians in return,
accord IN their side of the frontier, similar
privileges TO American ofic ais
The six citizens of M.hose, Massachusetts,
who w.re fined three hundred dollars each for
tarring and feathering and ridi"g on i
person who rejoiced over the death of President
Line In, have been pard"ned by the Executive
Council and had their fines rernittt d.
Collector Brodhead has decided adversely to
any allowance or compensa ion, l'y way OF rent
or otherwise, for the use Of priya'e property
seized in captured Southern cities, and occupied
by federal ofic rs during The war.
Ade~patch to b. New Yo,k E0eui"g Post,
states that information has reached Washing
ton Of the Identification Of Quantre !, the gusr-
lila. is aided that he will be brought to
Washington for trial.
Mr.. Jared Sparks, the Historian, formerly
President # Harvard College, died at his resi-
dence in Cambridge, Massachusetts,, yesterday
Of pneumonia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-15

The Eli River Mouifor says of the Con-
g,e->ional appropriation of sl5,G0s to Miss
Clara Barton, for collecting the nam of mis-
sing sofSiers: SHE has u.adeavery pro6ta-
ble thing out of her speculation, and traded
upoo her patr. oti>m to a good purpose The
business in which she engaged was urauthori-
zed. AID she had no claim upon the Govern
men1 r services or any hing else ~