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The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-03-14
10000 GIFTS, VALUED 1t $4,000.

10000 $7O,O0O
In o,der 70 facilitate tho distribution Of Tickets.
they will be given away in the following manner:
$4,000 Prize Packages will be Sold
at One Dollar each, and Ticket will
be given with each Package.
Each Prize Package contains some Of the following
list Of Articles.
D...:.a s::: Lave st. Pearl s....t
nations, Gold Ear Ki.gs. Ear Drops ana
Cresse:, mcerning Pins. hair and Bead
H Wssr, r lsd.ss' ec!a rinEsr na..s, Cents
studs In Sets, and naay other Articles
Every package contains something OF value and on
once. and buv prize package. Send stamps to pay
sae return ,s q me package x %s ticket Is VII 30
sent ont. Tho drawing will take place 1t Croshy's
Opera House. some other public place. whore thou
duplicate tickets win al b placed in wheel. and
drawn out BY some dlsintsrssted person. chosen from
the On n o.: q @ Of
made out to each ticket holder who then compare
his number with the list Of drawn numbers: tho
sent BY Express or otherwise he may direct. Our
enterprise 4 npcn the gr.ndest scale known A.
pr i.s package. and have g rood an oppprtunv 70
obtain rive thousand Dollar frs. = person could
have in any similar GIFT Enterprise.
TnE GARDEN Olfv ENfERPRiss ID % arranged that
the tickets will b rapidly disposed OF 20 much 20
that very seldom ever. any Posponemsnt Of the day
ponement be for longer time than weeks. The
articles contained IN enterprise Al OF tho most
approved kind Of the best manufActurers and AL
ranted new and In perfect order. list Of similar
articles will be made mp sitter each drawing tho
next monthly distribution. All orders will receive
prompt attention.
Examine unprecedented club rates every active
lady OF gentlemen may take part in forming club.
Don't waste your money foolish alnusements but
buy prise packages and get something Of real
value No blank packages. Parties arc recomm ended
TO get up email club: asst; whom they become 90
quainted with the work they get up larger ones
lNDUCRngNTS OFFERED 70 AGRNTS-Cluh Mates
Any person o. party procuring club Of Or more
names Tor prise packages, and f0rWarding 10 the
money for the same, will BE- allowed the following
commission:
We will send
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-03-14

Be particular 70 eeuo the name and address OF each
individual subscriber. Money sent BY DRAFT, Post
Once order, Express Or In registered letters may be
sent at our risk.
Garden City Gift Enterprise Co.,
R.O. Box 40. ~ ,. CLARK q. Chicago, IN
liberal Donation will b. rendered at avery drawing
to the agents Of the Soldiers Relief Fund.- log the
bsnsat 81 disabled gslaisg'e ~ tAd Anlliss.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-03-14

disqualifying rebels from voting or holding
office. Resolutions were introduced declar-
ing that Congress has control Of the ques-
ton of reconstruction; that it is its duty to
reorganize the State Governments in the
South on republican principles; and in
structing the Reconstruction Committee to
inquire into the expediency Of providing for
such reorganization. The Constitutional
amendment relative to the basis Of repre-
scntation was discussed by Messrs. Morrill,,
Wilson, and Yates.
In the House, on the 9th. the resolution
appropriating $l5, 900 to Miss Clara Barton,
for her labors in tracing out missing SOL
diers, was adopted. Messrs. Boutwell, and
Washburne, from the Reconstruction Com
mittee, presented . minority report in re-
gard to Tennessee, proposing, as an amend
ment to the proposition Of the majority,
that, as to the elective franchise, there shall
be no distinction of race or color. The
Committee on the Judiciary reported back
the bill to facilitate commercial, postal, and
military communication among the several
States, with an amendment providing that
no payment for Government transportation
shall be made to land grant railroads. A
bill making the U. s. Supreme Court consist
Of nine Justices was passed. Tho bill to
restrict the expense Of collecting soldiers
claims was recommitted, with instructions
to amend by providing for system Of claim
agents to be paid by the United States.
The bill to protect all persons in their civil
rights was considered.
In the Senate, ON the 9th, : resolution
was adopted calling upon the Secretary Of
War for information % to- what legislation
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-03-14

board helplessly drunk, when the boat left
Cincinnati. 1t is well-understood fact
that steamboat captains are now employing
such incompetent men, because they wish
to break down the Pilots Association, and
will not pay the wages adopted by the or
son, Ind, where, out Of eight bodies exam
ined by Coroner's jury, five were found
to be Of one family. They were from Pad
dy's Run, Ohio, twenty miles above this
city, and were on their way to Missouri, to
settle on their farm. On the old man there
was found $2,43O. A daughter, fourteen
years old, is tho only one of the family
saved, q married daughter and her husband
being still missing
The following are the circumstances Of q
murder recently committed in Litchneld,
Montgomery county, Ill. A bound girl of
the age of 12 or IA years was one morning
a week or SO ago scolded pretty severely for
some misdemeanor, and finally wa whipped
with small rod. Everything passed of in
the morning we'll enough without any far
Their difficulty. The girls special duty was
to take care of three little children; and
going out to the barn as was her usual GUS
tom to swing that had been prepared for
the children's use, she took the youngest
child q boy) and hung him in the swing
until dead, then ran into the house and told
the mother Of the child that man came
into the barn, took the child and hung it.
But as there was no trace of q mans track
in or about the barn, the girl was arrested,
after which she confessed and said that she
took this method Of redress for the punish
ment she had received in tho morning. She
now awaits trial in jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31

WASHINGTON ITEMS. The members OF Con
gress and their hangers-on having already dis
persed in every direction, Washington is dull.
There is project in contemplation to build
a continuous railroad from Buffalo to this city,
making with it's connections, the most direct
route between these two places y special
election will he held in Buffalo to-day, to de-
termine whether the city will subscribe 5000.
900 to aid in constructing the road.
The Executive Office. at the President
Mansion, was besieged yesterday with an un-
usual crowd of Office seekers and office holders,
the outs wanting to get in and the ms trying to
be kept in.
The McGufie Reader question, so long
pending before the board of school trustees,
has finally been decided. The board agreed,
BY vote of six to four, to introduce these
text books into the public schools, but the law
recurring g. two thirds vote to make change
Of this kind the whole matter was, for the
present at least, decided in the negative, by the
presiding officer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31

l-aREsTED. Two white men were arrested
L tha neighborhocd Of Haymarket, Prince
lillian county, on Friday, the 9th inst, IN
Jer suspicious circumstances, one Of whom is
1o9 III the Jail OF that county; the other made
Ms escape after arrest They had in their pos
session, when arrested, sorrel horse and top
prsgy, which, it IS believed. are owned in
%r!sshiugton city The buggy and horse are
Tow in the possession of Mr. Geo. W. Sanders
.4c any information in regard to the property
csr % had by applying to Wm. S. Jewell,
agent of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad,
>: Manassas Junction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31

He AQUEpUcT 1t appears that further
oss:acles have been thrown in the way OF the
-:occ7ery of the Aqueduct, which was to have
Been given up by the Government, immediate
!, upon the completion Of the repairs to the
:.one Bridge. That structure has been COM
:ia;aG and opened to travel for more than a
.,ce!;, yet the authorities ia Washington refuse
e turn over the .Aqueduct to the Lessees Of
ne Canal, and everything is being done to i'm
.,ede the progress Of the repairs uron it. The
-,assees are determined, however, not to be
lararsed in their purpose, and will not cease in
:2eir endeavors to gain entire control Of the
tQueduct. and as speedily as possible have the
~jc9al in navigabe order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31

Capt r. Mountcastle, OF Sulry county, Va,
was shockiagly injured On the 18th inst
When first discovered he was found in the road
with one foot attached to his sulky. and the
horse running at full speed, dragging his body
after the vehicle After considerable effort the
animal was halted, and the sufferer released.
but in an iusensibie condition, from the effect
Of which he subsequently died
The crater" left by the explosion OF the
Petersburg mine, at Bermuda Hundred, is said
to be at present in the midst Of a luxuriant
confield, whilst in it grows melons and fruit
trees in great abundance. The immense exca-
Walton made by the explosion is now almost
filed up and beneath the surface rest some
2, 500 corpses of soldiers slam.
The Freedmen's Bureau in Princess Anne
county, Va, have decided that a negro who
stole gentleman breeding SOW and kept her
until she had pigs, is entitled to the pigs, If be
returned the SOW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31

-GLlCE REPoRT.-MAYoR's OFFICE-John
~ YVES resident Of Fairfax, was arrested by the
Ta'ch for disordcrly conduct and fast driving.
,1s mad with him, in his buggy, woman,
'0'n OF whom were escorted to the lock
1Ip' and after a short detention were re-
fused to appear this morning; horse and bug
- Ael0 as security. The parties were discharg-
" ~ THIS morning upon the payment Of Watch
house fees ad costs.
", - negro man, arrested in I.oudoun by Capt.
-, Gl:ii, answering somewhat to the description
w., "cAofdson, one Of the Lyles' murderers,
examined, but released, on failure to
Prove Identity.
off, ~ cases worth reporting at the Magistrates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31


REPORTED MILITARY EXPEDITION TO MEX
ICo.-The New York World Of yesterday con-
tai,ls statement to the effect that steamer
loaded with arms and munitions OF war, for the
use of The Liberal troops i'll Mexico, left that
port on Tuesday last, and that among her pas
sangers were Generals Lew Wallace and
Sturns, formerly OF the United States army
This, the World says, is said to be but the
beginning Of concerted successive expeditions
that are to start-two from Philadel phia, one
more from New York, and one from Boston,
before the first Of September next; and that
the munitions and prominent officers from
both the Federal and late Confederate sides,
which they carry, arc to assume command, 1t
is asserted, Of large bodies Of Northern and
Southern veterans that have been proceeding,
by easy Journeys and in small detachments, to
Brownsville and Matamoras during the present
summer and recent spring And it is likewise
stated that the ships have all been purchased,
and are to be man. of varied in MatamoTas
upon arrival there, as soon as practicable 1t
is asserted that the mobilization of Il fighting
force Of 20, 900 Americans is the programme
laid down, from which Mexican independence
is largely hoped for by the ardent Liberals. L
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

The next session of this Institution will begin
on the 1st day Of October, 1856, and end on the
18th Of June, 1867.
A Professor Of Latin and Il second Professor of
Law will be appointed on the 18th of August,
when all the departments OF Observation-Disclosures
demic, Law and Mcdcol-will be fully re-es-
tablished on the same enlarged basis as before
the war.
The entire expenses ofthe Academic student
exclusive Of text books, clothing and pocket
money, amount to $500 in currency, per session
CT nine months; Of the Law student t. $3.50,
and of the Medical student to 1895.
For catalogue, giving details, or for special
information. address, ). MAUPlN,
IL 23-# Chairman Of the Faculty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31

JalLDREN- AT the conclusion Of the Health
::22ort of Baltimore, for the last week, is the
following advice The mortality among chill
lren, usual at the present season Of the year,
r..:en fruits and vegetables are partaken Of to a
Greater extent than at any other, should have
ne effect Of putting all persons having the care
o" children on their guard Unripe fruit, and
o:e,ripe or wilted vegetables should be discard
e % all, but particularly by the young.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31
AUCTION SALES.

l-,{,,rMIsSTON SALE OF REAL ES-
Y j NATE IN FAUQUIER COUNT4.-Un-
der and by virtue Of decree OF me G 1lae
Court of Fauqrier, rendered on the TN "a Gay OF
Weaver and others, the undersigned, as CON
missioners therein mention ed, will sell, at pup
lie auction, on the premises to thehghest bidder,
on the 10Th DAY OF JUNE, 1886, that tract OF
land. of which the late Tilman Weaver died
seized and possessed, situated at Warrentonl
Run and containing about 500 ACRES. This
tract will be surveyed and sold in convenient
and suitable lots and parcels
Also. at the same tire and place, under SAID
decree we will sell the other tract, known a
Kettle Rum containing an0ut I?9 ACH TI;:
tract lies about five miles from the Junction.
These lands afford fine opportunity tor IN
vestment, either for cultivation or speculatlon
and the division into lots near the j JUNCTION VIII
be the foundation Of thriving village at thas
place.
The whole will be sold on the following terms
The purchasers to pay down in cash ten per
centum Of the purchase money, and execute
their bonds in equal amounts with good person
al security for the residue, payable IN one, TWO
and three years thereafter, WIN lnterest irotn
the day of SALE the title to be withheld until
the whole of the purchase money shall be paid;
The ten per centum to be forfeited and the land
subject to resale, under the order OF the Court.
should tho purchaser fail to complete bis pur-
chase. Is: II. odAGhEH1Eo hb'
JAS. Y. BROOKE.
JOHN 81. FORBES.
Commissioners.
ms-PoSTPoN iEMENT.-Thc above sale is
postponed until THURSDAY, the "a day Of
August, 1866. 3. II. sHAChELFORD, &C.,
Warrnnton Va iy 9-2aWts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31

,Hga ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG
acknowledgements were yesterday awarded
. }esSrs Studs and Pullman, Studs and
AaIj, and Mason and johnson, for the grading.
:sridgeiDg and masonry, and supers:ructure
i the bridges, on seven sections OF the Al
e-sndria and Fredericksburg Railroad, includ-
ING The Mount Vernon Branch. The work will
K commenced at once, and pushed forward
,:gororsy The contracts awarded amounted
or9wcrds of 100000. heremalnder Of the
Fns, Grom the Occoquan to Brookes Station.
o. the Fredericksburg and Aqua Greek Rail
~oea, It is advertised, will be ready for letting
OFT the goth instant, when, j; is expected, the
.,Aole road will be put under contract.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31
CT. JOHN S. ACADEMY.
Alex NDRTA VA

The 23th session will commence on Monday,
September 3D. The course Of instruction en-
braces all the usual English studies, the various
branches of Mathematics, and the Creek Latin
The Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus,
stolen or destroyed during the war, has been re-
placed BY a new and more complete set, with
all the latest improvements, and there is an ex-
cellent School Library Of $50 volumes There
are, also, two Literary Societies connected with
the school, and full Courses Of Lectures on Nat
ural Philosophy, Chemistry, Sc. arc attended
By Ill the students
Board and Tuition for session cf ten months
$3.50 payable quarterly in advance. For further
particulars sec Catalogue for copies of which
apply to RICHARD L. CAkNE: .K,
iv 25-1,nn PRINCIPAL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31
LOCAL NEWS.

Tur EXPRESS CASE. The argument in the
nae Of the application OF the Adams Express
Company, for an injunction, to restrain the
Orange and Alexandra Railroad Company from
violating contract made with that Express
Company, was continued to-day.
Gen. e. H. Wells eombatted the positions,
yesterday, maintained by Col Baldwin, and
e;d down and enforced several legal PROPOSE
,iors in support OF the application Gen. W,
closed tie argument
Judge Underwood took the papers, and re-
-er7ed his decision. saying that the importance OF
he case demanded that il should be maturely
considered, and that after having examined the
authorities cited in the argument, he should
c,nier with the Chief Justice OF the United
:}itytes. before rendering bis opinion and acting
1Don the application.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31

Lie urNING.- The residence of Mr.. r. |. I.
WILSON, on Water street near Prince, was struck
By lightning yesterday afternoon. Some bricks
were knocked of the gable end, and the wall
inferred. The family were all in the house: but
fortunately, no one was hurt. The frame work
o. tthe windows was set On fire, but the flames
wee soor extingujshed, without dong any
material damage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31
Y ORETTO COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

The subscriber will open, on the I'd Monday in
September next school for Young Ladies and
Girls. An experience of twelve years in the
tuition of youth, the last four devoted to the ed
ucaton young ladies, entities him, he believes,
to portion Of the public patronage. To enable
the principal to devote his time personally to
each pupil the number ofstudents will be limit
ed to thirty AS the list is already partially
filed, those who desire to enter, should make
early application. personally, at No. IL. south
Royal street, Or No. l2l, Duke street, or by let
ter, addressed to
" lG-lw W. f. CARNE. Principal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31

ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.-Wm. Tate, negro,
rs accidentally shot in the head, this morning,
3. me corner of Royal and Princess streets, by
mother negro, named John Carter, who was
laadling loaded pistol, when the hammer
.ei enc discharged the pistol, the ball taking
.:ect in Tate's head, and inficting q painful,
b., Iint seriOus wound
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31
HOT Is AND RESTAURANTS.
MANSIOY HOUSE
ALEXAShRlA. ' a.
jy 26-tt PrOprietOrs.
GUNNER GARDEN.

y
Having leased the establishment heretofore
known a the Summer Garden. No. lo2, King
street. 3D. door west Of Washington street.
would beg leave to introduce myself TO the cltl-
zens Of Alexandria, md also TO the travelling
community estsrer strGtest fp 9to
reach of all, / am determined, as far as my part
to keep every thing in the strctest order so that
their shall BE- nothing to mar the pleasure OF my
guests, .,,,
The Harder will always be filed with the best
the market atfordS-furnishcd at n fair living
price -
Ny arrangements are such that will always
have on hand, Fresh Oysters Steamed, koasted
Fried or Raw Soft Develed and Hard Crabs;
CHM Soup: Chowder, Steamed, and in every
style. =,
The Soda Fountain will be supplied with all
the best Syrups kept in II No. Saloon.
Ice Cream Of the best quality always kept on
hand In fact, propose to ke"pa Grst Class
establishment or none.
n BAH l ask is u fair trial, feeling perfect
ly confident | will give satisfaction to al who
may favor me with y call.
ic2S-lf WA1 H. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31

PRESENT We received to-day, bandsome
,re3ent, in a bask et. from the country, which
YES accompanied with note, saying, as this
= intended only as remembrance Of old times
enc pledge of continued personal friendship,
ton't mention il in the Locals. " ''Sit down,
ST G0Tn COL Washington, your modesty is
2lI" aaualea by your merit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31
nOVER, ENGLISH SCHOOL.

The Dist session Of this school will open the
1st Monday, in September. The session is Of S
months, q weeks eachl extending to February
1st, 1867, two weeks vacation being given at
Christmas The Principal gives his undivided
attention to the Improvement Of his pupils, and
pays strict attention TO their morals. Pupils
are not allowed to visit, or TO frequent villages
without permission. The discipline is firm
but parental.
TERMS.
Tuition in minor branches, per session Of
3months SloOO
Tuition in Philosophy &c, and MNthc-
Board per session, including everything lm.GO
Incidental Expenses for School room LEO
No deduction for lost time. except in case Of
protracted sickness, No deduction made for pu-
pills entering within two weeks of commence.
ment, or for tlYer leaving within same time Of
the close of the session. Payment required in
advance at the opening of the session:
Address K. Is. McCORMlCh,
iy 14-eotSep16 Aide, Loudoun CO., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31
AIRS. CASTLEMAN'S SCHOOL.

The duties of this School will be resumed on
MONDAY, Sept. 18th. Mrs. G. hopes, from
her past experience, to give satisfaction to those
who may patronize her. She will be provided
with competent assistance, and prepared to re-
ccivc pupils of all ages. Those who wish to en-
ter their children are requested to make early
application to her, at her residence, No. e..
South Pitt street iy 20-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31
EDUCATIONAL.
4 LEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY,

LEAANDKlA Il ENABLE SEM In AR1
N NO. 50, WASHINGTON STREET
The next session Of this school commences on
Wednesday, September 18th, and closes the last
week in June, 1867. The course OF instruction
will be thorough, embracing all the branches Of
a liberal education, and including Of course,
the accomplishments Music, French, Painting,
SC Miss Y. /. JONES, who has mad more
than 10 years experience in teaching in the best
schools, will assist in the Department of Eng
lish.
The Departments OF Modern Languages, Mu-
sic and Ornamental Branches will be contided to
the most competent professors.
Ample Philosophical Apparatus; also, Maps,
Globes, fine Telescope Sc, are provided tor
the use OF the school The school buildings
large and airy-are eligibly located in the most
beautiful and healthy part OF the clty.
TERMs-PER SESSION OE sit MONTHS:
For Board and Tuition in all the English
Branches ............ .........soO0
Washing fuel, and lights. y
Modern lanpuapcs. each .......... 70
Music on the pian0 ........ 50
Use OF piano ....... .'....:'...;' 10
Ornamental Branches at Professors charges.
PAYMENTS required half in advancc-1st pay
ment, September 10Th: End payment, February
18th, 1867.
Day scholars received at from S25 to $50 per
session, according to advancement. Payments
required quarterly in advance.
For catalogue, containing al! necessary infor
nation, apply to N hhMPER,
il Soft Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31

AAI~BoW.- of the most beautiful rain
DOVE ,re ever saw-wlth the colors all clearly
Gefned-spanned the eastern heavens yester,
lay afternoon, after the showers had fallen,
and the sun came out in the west
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31

LCoUITED-M Thomas J.. Kirby, arrest
&c y charge of uttering counterfeit fractional
currency, was examined this morning before
::pstice Beach, and acquitted Of the charge, on
ias ground that there was no knowledge on his
naft that the notes were counterfeit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-31

WArzRNELoNs are likely to be very abun-
dant and cheap this season. Quantities Of
rem are already being brought to market
Peaches it is thought, will be scarce.