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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-13

MT OTICE.-Consumer of gas whoseaccou
~ still remain unsettled, are hereby notified
that all bills for gas consumed prior to May IS,
1856, must be paid on or before the 10th Of July,
prox.; otherwise the supply of gas will at once
be cut Off, without respect to persons, and legal
means instituted to enforce their collection.
IN all bills for gas consumed in future, pay
,acnt will be required within thirty (30) days al
cr date of presentation. BY order of the
iel1-eo3t COMMITTEE ON LIGHT.
IS I HAVE NOT HAD \ CHANCE TO
y. sell out shall soon renew my stock Of
HARDWARE, STOVES and TIN WARE,
and remain in town. and will sell, TO all who
may call at as low rates as possible, until l re-
hew my stock on hand-so now is your cnaDce
20 buy cheap. Come one, Come all, without
:clay, if you want to buy cheap.
c. n. GREGORY,
je eff l47, King street.
=; 0 A L! =,
I0OoTONS LOCUST MOUNTAIN,a and Balti-
more Companys White ash Coal, Lickens
Ealiey and Lorberry Red Ash TO arrive. Egg
and Stove Coal, also mberland, and all other
kinds ofcoal constantly on hand at the lowest
market prices. ". a. MOORE.
in ll--5t$
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-13
JOHN Il. CREIGHTON & son.

No. IS, King Street. Alexandria: ,EsnIIu .
DEALERS IN AGkICU hTURAdL r tm'
~ PIGMENTS, Hardware Cutlery. Below Below
Anvils Nail Rods. Horse Shoes, Blister sIS N,
Files, Rasps, Shooting Tools Sc C2nl l.;na
Iron Beam Plough ut factory ices; Has!lHs:
for Titus Iron Plough kept Oh hand ' 2;tI''s
Doors, Blinds, Sc, furnished 70 of Gn: fDSubo
and Single Guns, Shot Pouches. Powder Fla5 En-;
&C. Wholesale and Retail Terms CAsn. sE.-@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-13

rCEl ICE -!
4 & Z
Having perfected arrangements with reSpoE-
sponsibic gentlemen ut Gardner, Maine, Tor
furnishing me regularly with excellent
NORTHERN ICE,
T am now prepared 10 supply the citizens Of Al.
cxandra daiiy with such quantities as they may
desire Hotels and Restaurants supplied upon
as favorable terms as can be obtained in the
city Orders left at the Drug Store Of W. l..
AIilburn & Bro, corner Of King and Washing
ton streets, will be promptly filled.
ap 4-tf i. g. AINEhL.
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UT II. DALTON,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR,

No. 5, st. Asaph Street ~
ALEXASDRIA, VI.
Clothing Trimmed and made in the best man
ner to order, also Repairing and Altering dene
Quick and Neat. -.
Old Clothing left on hand ogcr three months
will be sold for repairs. -
lie respectfully solcts call from his o: J
patrons and friends Of Prince WILLIAM aga '''
Joining counties. Tap 23-6ml ". II. y.
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Fertilizers.
TJERTTTITERSI
FERTILIZERS!l


BRUCE'S
NCENTRATED F E Ri w 4 II.
The Bruce Fertilizer is made from the neshy
parts of slaughter house offal, dccomposed ano
concentrated, to which is added 90 parts IN loo
of Bone Phosphate OF Lime.
It is excellentiy adapted 10
.., VIRGINIA LANDS.
The immediate results of its use are as marked as
the land on which it is applied is at the same
time permanently enriched.
ALSO,
SWAN ISLAND GUANO,
A rich Phosphate Guano.
'' GEO. Z. WHITE,
NH l4-2m 50 and 81, Came-ons St.
TERT IzERS.
We are prepared to supply the agricultural
community with all kinds of
FERTILIZERS,
No: / PERUVIAN GUANO,
SOMBRERO GUANO,
KETTLEwELL'S
MANIPULATED GUANO,
EXCELSIOR ,rrs,
and other SUPER p, PHOoPHAIES'
. LUMP and GROUND,
at lowest market rates Tor cash.
Also FOWLE y cos
SOLUBLE PHOSPHATED PERUVIAN
GUANO,
which has been used by the farmers Of Mary
land and for several years, most successfully:
HOOE & WEDDERBURN:
NH 6-2m Foot Of Prince street.
C0HP0UsD OF
H.. PHOSPHATES
ALKALIES,
PREPARED 3
MESSRS. W. II. FOWLE, BAYNE s. CO.,
which can recommend with confidence TO the
Farmers as one Of the best phosphates now in
use For sale by
w. A. SMOOT,
NH Gift No u, Union street.
OUANO.-REED'S AIIMONLATED So
II PIX pHOSPHATE or LIME Tho best
superphosphate yet offered TO the farmer, pos
seSsing all the activity of Peruvian Guano, but
being far more durable in its effects.
1t contains II large amount Of animal matter
in highly concentrated form, which, combn cd
with its soluble bone phosphate oflimc, cannot
fail to render it very valuable us 4 fcrtillzcr.-
Notwithstanding we believe it to be the best
supcr-phosphatc in the Market yet, by Il pro
cess peculiar in its manufacture, whereby the
expenses are lcssened, we arc enabled to sell it
| very low, with liberal discount to dealers.
NJ. ELDRIDGE u CO., Sole Agents,
No. +, South Wharvcs,
oct 4-tr Alexandria, Va.
DRUCES CONCENTRATED FERIlL!-
- IZER-The immediate results Of the use
of this highly approved fertilizer are rs marked
as in the application Of Peruvian Gti;tno, while
at the same time the land on which it is applied
| is permanently enriched.
a discount made to dealers. For sale by
GEORGE +. WHITE,
ian 13---tf Nos So and II Cameron ST.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-09

Indemnity for Loss of Life or BOdi.
" Iniury.-The original Travellers Insurance
Co., OF Hartford, Conn. insures against Accidents
of all kinds Cash assets, Sept 1865, S552, 81 as
The Travellers Insurance Company OF Hartford,
Conn, is the pioneer accident insurance company
ofthis country; it has issued over THIRTY THOU
SAND policies, (up to November y and paid over
SIX HUNDRED losses-including the large sum Of
$ss 600 paid to twelve policy holders within the
year, for LESS THAN S25O in premiums.
protective insurance against loss Of life or in
tvry by accident, anywhere and at all times. No
medical examination required.
GENERAL ACCIDENT PoLIcIEs.-The best policy
for every man, whether he travels much or little,
is General Accident Policy, which insures against
every possible form of casualty, at all times and
places.
ONE MONTH GENERAL ACCIDENT POLIoIKs.-
[REsIsrERED. This Company. now issues very
convenient form Of One Month General Accident
Policies, st the rate of 81 per thOusand-vith 81
per week compensation for each thousand insured
These are much better than ticket policies, fol
travellers and others desiring short risks, as they
can be taken in any amount from $500 te $4,000
They cover all accidents and each policy is register
ed so that the insurance good in the policy
| is lost OF destroyed. m
For mechanics or others who can not easily
spare the amount Of an annual premium, bui
would like to insure by the month, these shori
time policies are ''just the thing" To any per
son who insures each mouth, for six months con
secutively, policy for the remaining six month
will be given without charge, Except policy fs
Of one doller.l
Policies issued and losses promptly paid by
THAYER 4 MUNsON, Agents,
Park Building, next to Court House,
decl6R9 Cleveland, Ohio.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-09

MEXICAN NEWS.
NEW YORK, January S.-A cOrresnondani
Of the London Morning Advertisers saws
Marshal Bazain, in his last dispatches n
his government declared that the french
forces in Mexico must be largely reinforced
or wIIhiraSn withs ut delay.
sLIDELL AND MASON.
Letters from Paris says: John slideT Is
living quietly in Paris. His family goes
very little into society.
Mr.. Mason is in London.
Jacob Thompson and J. P. Benjamin are
also in London.
| IRON RICHMOND
A letter from Richmond saws The Ad-
jutant General Of Virginia reports Inst hs
! issued smmissions to officers il thirtv-tbrea
counties for the enrolment Of the militia.
Only one county had reported favorabIv.
All the others refusing to enroll volunteers,
or make any return whatever The Adiu-
tant General said he had applied 10 General
Terry for arms for the militia, but that of-
heer said he had no authority to issue arms
for any purpose whatever
The report Of the State Treasurer saws
He has in his charge 1921, 900 in Congeder-
ate States registered bonds on deposit ss
banking security for some Of the banks Of
the State. and that Of twenty two banks
enumerated by him, only four held such Sc
curities at the time Of the fall Of the rebel
lion.
The University of Virginia has a fund Of
$4,000 in Confederate Treasury notes. It
owes debt of S5s,OOO during the last four
years. The annual salary Of the professors
IN the University is 81 900 each
Governor PierpOnt informs The people Of
virginia that the collection Of their taxes.
due to the National Governments. ia To he
proceeded with He recently had a confer
enee with the Secretary Of the Treasufv
when the latter stated that he had no
power to pOstpOue the collection. Ii has
been stated that no sales, at present. viii be
made by the Tax Collector for non-pay-
ment
ARRIVED.
FORTRESS Monroe, January s.-Arrived.
the steamer Empire City from Key v est
ington.
GEN. scorT's HEALTH.
General SeOtt's health was improving. A
reception was extended him on New Years.
STATE EDUCATIONAL coxvESTIox.
WAsHINGToS, January S-The State Edu-
Convention Of Illinois. held at
Joliet last week, on motion Of the State Su-
perlntendent adopted unanimously the res
oiutIon In favor Of the Bureau of Education
proposed by Mr.. DoneIly, and called on
their representatives in Congress to sustain
such measure, and appointed the President
Oh the state Normal University to confer
with the Educational Conventions Of other
States Similar resolutions have been
adopted unanimously in the Educational
Of Michigan and Indiana.
A National Convention to meet in-tbis
sityls talked of, TO take action in reference
o the popular education in the Southern
States.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-09


for the repeal of the fugitive slave laws. A
sort of running debate was INDUCED in,and
severaIsattempts were made to postpone.
Mr.. Sherman made a few remarks in
depreciation of "dilatory motions,' not
saying anything in appreciation or
disapprobation of the bill. On the
23d the bin was taken up for final ac-
ton. Mr.. Salisbury moved substitute
which was lost, Mr. Sherman voting with
other Republicans against it. Soon after
this the final vote was reached, and the
bill was adopted-yeas 81; nays u; alb
sent 10. Senator Sherman loas among the
absent, and consequently did not rote for the
repeal Of the fugitive sIaps LG.cs (COngres-
sio'aaI Globe, part 4, 1st session ssth Con-
gress, pages 3l76 to 3l9l.)
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-09

THE RENO TINES is a weekly journal devoted es-
pecialy ts the interests Of the Oil Regions Of
fsnhsy lVanla, and Of the new and growing town
tn TI,rrs r,rr11us, -1ru run anu care
fnIIy Drrpared review Of the oil field, noting the
opening Of wells, the sales OF real estate, the
organization and progress Of public enterprises,
the improvement in modes of transPoTtAtion' and
all other matters Of interest connected with the
development of the oil producing district.
A summary Of the Proceedings of the Pennsyl'
vania Legislature, and particularly OF all matters
pertaining TO the interests Of the Western portion
Of the state will be printed weekly in the Harris
burg correspondence Of the TINES.
THE TIMES has a far larger circulation than any
other paper in North Western Pennsylvania, its
regular weekly edition, at the present time, being
hfteeu thousand copies, which are circulated not
only throughout the Oil Regions, bat in every
Northern State.
TO show the estimation in which the TINES is
held We quote the following, from among a host OF
similarly complimentary notices OF the press
IFrsm the New York Times.
We have before us the first number Of the Reno
TIMES. published in the infant city Of Reno, We
mango county, Pa, yisited not long since BY the
party Of excursiOnsts to the OIL Regions guests OF
Hon, q. Vernon Culver Ably edited by Mr. .. u.
Page. we shall doubtless learn from the weekly
Wits of our cotemporary, much interesting news
from the regions of petroleum, whose remarkable
phenomena and rapidly developing resources can
not fail TO afford to the close observer, Tor dstrl-
hntion much that will be of general interest and
importance. Speaking for itself in its salutatory,
our Reno namesake says at will not be pOliti-
cal paper in partisan sense, but viii az all times
strive to uphold the right and denounee the
wrong" Thus tersely enunciating its wholesome
doctrine we cannot but welcome with much pleas
ure and hearty wish, good speed to the Reno
TINES" "
TFrom the Cincinnati Journal Of Commerce.l
teThe first number Of the Reno TIMES iustihes uI
in predicting that it will prove one Of the most
ably edited and Valable papers published"
[From the Pittsburgh Oil Newsl
uREyo T1MEs-This new organ Of the Yenango
oil interests looks we'll reads well, and deserves
well Of the public"
From the Pittsburgh Commercial.
tsTHr RENO TIMEs.-We have received the nrst
nnu,Ier of TIE RENO TIMES, edited and published
Nv = D Page. 1t is handsomely printed, ano
Contains much valuable reading matter, statistical
/ and otherwise and is calculated to advance tht
interests OF the entire Venango oil region, as well
a. tie sDeciaI interests OF the new and thriving
/ town Of Reno
TFrom the Meadville Republican,
ssTbe initial number Of The RENO TIIIEs mad
its appearance on Thursday, and is truly hand
| some and readable journal, abOunding IN cholc'
miscellany and almost exhaustive ~ OH statistics
and information about the notable localities IN tn
Terms Of subscription, S, ,Ooper year, in advance
Address The TINES,
lanS ----i -
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-09
General News.
A Fire.

n
NEw HAVEN, January S.-A fire in the
city this morning damaged brick building
to the extent of $4,000. Messrs Linsley <
Son, Boot and Shoe dealers, and J. Cooper,
clothier, were burned out and lost most Of
their goods. Linsley q Co., were insured
g, 500 dollars Cooper was not insured.
There was an insurance on the building Of
$25, 900.
Three families were also burned out, just
escaping in their night clothes. The cold
was intense. Two steamers were frozen up.
The thermometer was 20 degrees below zero
during the progress Of the fire.
Another fire broke out in a building op-
posite, by which a little girl was terribly
burned. She was rescued from the flames
by fireman named Lewis NJ. Barres.
Floating lee.
NEW York, January S.-There is eonsid-
erable floating ice in both the East and
North rivers, causing several vessels " drag
their anchors to-day.
Freednea Matters.
The Times Washington despatch say.
that General Swayne, Commissioner Of the
Freedmen for Alabama, writes tkat he has
succeeded in limiting the issue of subsis-
tence to destitute persons Of all classes in
| district 10 ai.a-7i 5aeA rations per dav The
| State Conn appointed L = eg-
isiature for lL~s purpose reporte' ,0OC
] destitute white persons alone,
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-09

NEw YoRK, January s.-Reports of the
weather this morning state, the mercury
was 81 degrees below zero at Utica, s degrees
below at Halifax and Portland, 10 degrees
below at Boston, II degrees below at Phila-
BUFFALO, January s.-A dispatch from
Dayton states the mercury was Is degrees
above at sunset, Wheeling Is degrees shove,
Columbus is degrees above, GAINESVILLE Is
degrees above.
BUPEALO, January s.-The weather is
mOderating. IL degrees above.
INDANAPoLIs, January S.-Clear, 10 de-
grees above
TOLEDO, January s.-Clear, wind south
east, 20 degrees above.
Reports come from various points on the
railroads leading south and west, say clear,
light east and south east winds. Their
mOmeter from zero TO 80 degrees above
DAYTON, January 8.-Weather clear and
cold about Is degrees above zero at sunset.
Columbus and GAINESVILLE is degrees above.
DETROIT, January Weather clear and
beautiful. No wind. At sunset 5 degrees
above zero.
BELFAST, ME., January s.-Since the un-
precedented cold weather of January 1859,
the weather has not been so severe in this
section of Maine, as during the last few
days. Yesterday the thermometer was 20
degrees below zero in this city. At Bangor
the thermometer stood at 30 degrees below
zero. This afternoon the cold was not SC
intense.
Providence, R. l., January S.-Professor
Caswell whose meteorological observations
on College Hill in this city covers period
Of 81 years, reports the thermometer at Il
degrees below zero on Sunday night, de-
grees lower than ever before recorded. Az
10 O'Clock to-day the thermometer stood al
10 degrees below and at sunset 5 degrees
above. Sky cloudy.
wLMINGrOS, N c., January s.-The
weather is very cold and clear. The ther-
mOmeter is II degrees above zero tonight
ST. CLAIR, Mica, January Sat sunset
the weather was clear and cold and 10 de-
grees above zero. East Saginaw 10 above
zero. Pontiac above zero. Ann Arbor.
o'clock AN, 6 below zero. Wind North
east, sharp and dry.
HHLIPAx, January s--Wind Northeast
Weather fresh and clear. Thermometer q
zero.
sPRINGFIELD, Mass, January s-Thi
weather at sunset was clear, and wind from
| the Northwest.
NEW BEDFORD, Mass, January s.-Ther
mometer at sunset IS degrees above zero.
BosTON.-January S.-Wind North west
Thermometer degrees above zero. Th
harbOr is being rapidly covered with ice.
MONTREAL, January S.-Weather clear anG
thermometer 2 degrees above zero.
MONTPELIER, w, January 8.-Weathe
clear. below.
BANGOR, NE, January s.-Wind Nortl
and clear. below.
PORTLAND, Ne, January s.-Wind Norti
and IS below.
ST. JOHN, N B., January S.-wind North
I below.
PETERSBURG, VA, January Sat sunris
the thermometer showed degrees below
zero, and at noon 10 above. At sunset thi
weather was slightly milder. The day ha
been the eoldest experienced here for sew
eral years.
PHILADELPHIA, January s.-Lsst nigh
was the coldest ever known here. TIL
Delaware is closed up below and above tn
city and all the ferry boats but one are fro
zen fast in their docks. The mercury a
West Philadelphia fell to is below. A
Chestnut Hill to IA below. The thermom
eter has marked 10 below only five time
| since 1855.
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Associated Press Report.
From Washington.
Petition.

HcllllONs
New YoRK, January 8.-The Times Wash
ington special says: A petition from the In
dians in regard to their Kansas reservation
is now pending before the Commissioner of
Indians, Judge Cooley. The first treaty
liauidated all the rights of these Indians.
and reserved to them 100000 acres at Green
Bay, Wis, they were 10 remove in three
years, and a portion did so. By treaty in
1888 the New York Indians ceded all their
interest in the Wisconsin reservation, and
in consideration thereof the United States
ceded TO them the Kansas lands. The In
dians forfeit all interest in these lands if
they do not accept and remove to that coun-
try within five years or such other time
as the President may appoint 1t was also
provided that s4O0, 900 dollars should be ap-
propriated to aid in the removal of the In
dian claim. But this appropriation was
never made, and notice to remove never
given, and they argue no forfeiture has hap
pened, and by a subsequent treaty the time
Of removal is extended, and all forfeitures
waved, if any had in fact happened, and
that the department in several instances
recognized the claim aud title Of the New
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-09
VOL. XX--NO. I.

if no father, then to the mother; If neither
then 10 the brothers and sisters.
Mr.. HOGAN introduced bill for the pro
lection Of the navigation of the Mississippi
River and its nsVigable tributaries Re
ferred to the Committee on Roads and
Canals.
Mr.. WILSON, of Iowa, introduced a bill
which was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary, to secure the benefit of the writ
OF hd6eaS corpus to persons held in servitude
contrary to the Constitution Of the United
States.
Mr.. KELLEY offered a resolution which
was agreed to, that the Committee on Naval
Affairs be instructed to inquire into the ex-
| pedlencF OF authorizing the Secretary of
the Navy to accept from the city of Phila-
delphia on fthe government the title of
League Island, and to provide for the sale
OF the existing Navy Yard at Philadelphia
as soon as it can be accomplished consist
emily with the public good, and report by
bill or otherwise
Various resolutions Of inquiry on different
subject were agreed to-
Mr.. ROLLINS, Of New Hampshire, offered
the following, which was agreed to:
WHEREAS, House rents are exceedingly
hig, and the means of education for eolored
children are limited,
Resolued, That the Committee on the Dis
trict OF Columbis be instructed TO INQUIRE
INTO the expediency of imposing a special
tax OF 20 per cent On rental Of building
which exceed 5000 per annum, to be applied
Independently of local district authorities
for education Of colored children. and 10 re-
port by bill or otherwise.
The House passed the bill heretofore Of
iered by Mr.. Ward. denouneing poIygamv
and declaring like its twin slavery, it should
be expelled from the territories of the re-
public, If it should require the whole power
OF the government to do so, and directing
the inquiry into the conduct Of certain gov
ernment authorities in Utah.
The House resolved itself into a Commit
tee Of the Whole on the state of the Union.
and speeches on reconstruction were inside |
BY Blessrs. Latham. Of West Virginia.
Blaine, of Maine, and Shellabarger of Ohio, |
after which the Committee rose and the |
House adjourned.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-09
Purest and Sweetest
COD Err OIL

MANUFACTURED FROM FRESH SELECTED liver
on the sea coast This oil is characterized by
purity and sweetness peculiar to 1t
alone. Its reputation Is so great that it takes the
lead of all other oils, and is prescribed by phys-
clans. Remember to ask for
HAZARD CAswELl's CoD LIVER OIL.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-09

L. o. o. F.-Members of Cleveland Lodge No.
Is, l. o. o. F., desiring complimentary tickets for
their friends to attend the Installation Exercises
on Monday evening next, will call on Bro. G. D.
Adams, No. ITO Superior street.
Members Of other lodges are fraternally invited
to attend without furtner invitation.
By order of the Committee. Jsn5:277
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-01-09
SENATE.

The regular President pro. tenn, laid be-
fore the Senate a communication from the
Mayor Of Washington, transmitting the re.
suit Of the late election in this citV on the
subject of negro suffrage, which was ordered
70 lie on the table.
Mr.. MORGAN presented the memorial Of
the New York Chamber of Commerce. ask
ing for legislation to protect Northern cred
itors from the operation of Southern statutes
OF limitation, which was referred to the Com
mittee on Judiciary.
Several petitions of soldiers in the late
war, asking for an equalization of pay and
bounty, were offered and referred.
Mr.. JOHNSON presented the credentials
OF Randall Hunt Senator elect from Louis
lima, which were ordered to lie on the
table
Mr.. McDOUGAL offered a resolution
calling on the President for information
u regard 70 the issue of an order from the
Commanding officers of California forbid
ding the expectation of arms over which
frontier, and whether such order was not a
violation of the neutrality toward Mexico.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. CRESWELL offered a resolution
calling for information as to why the Com
mission authorized to investigate the claims
oil loyal slave owners to compensation for
eolored volunteers, owing service to them,
had not been appointed.
The resolution was adopted.
The Senate at 1890 adjourned