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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-13
HOTELS& RESTAURANTS.
MARTIN MADDUX. II. CABELL .MADDUN.
q r E b $
MANSION HOUSE,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
M A D D u x & S o

M A D d u x & S q N
iy 2G-tf Proprietors,
GUNNER GARDEN.
Having leased the establishment heretofore
known as the Summer Garden, No. 1872, King
street, Sd door west of Washington street, /
would beg leave to introduce myself to the cti-
zens of Alexandria, and also to the travelling
community, as caterer for the strictest epicurcs.
The Garden being pleasant resort within
reach of all, I 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 ofmy
guests,
The larder will always be filled with the best
the market atiords-furnishcd at fair living
price.
My arrangements are such that will always
have on hand, Fresh Oysters-Steamed, Roasted,
Fried or Raw Soft, Develed and Hard Crabs;
Clam Soup, Chowder, Steamed, and in every
style.
The Soda Fountain will be supplied with all
the best Syrups kept in No. Saloon.
Ice Cream Of the best quality always kept on
hand. In fact, propose to keep q first class
establishment or none.
n ball I ask is fair trial. feeling perfect
ly confident will give satisfaction to all who
may favor me with call.
ie29-tf VIM II. SMITH
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The Board of Health, of Cincinnati, have
declared that the Cholera is prevailing there as
an epidemic. There were ffty-four deaths by
the disease on Saturday, and sixty eight yes
terday. There have been six hundred and ten
deaths since the lst instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-13

Col. Fontaine having declined the appoint
nlent Of Delegate to the Philadelphia Conven-
ton from the third Congressional district, JAS.
Barbour, esq.,, has been elected in his stead.
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MISS MARKS SEMINARY.

The next session of this long established insti-
tuition will commence on Tuesday, the 18th OF
September, and continue through q term of for
ty weeks. Every proper effort will be made to
promote the physical, moral, and intellectual
improvement Of the pupils. Parents, are re-
spectfully reminded Of the great benefit accru-
ing from o regular attendance, and the compar-
atiyely few advantages of contrary course
The School Room is eligibly situated at 2l4
King street, the residence of the Principal
where terms and particulars will be given upon
application. aug 10-eo2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-13

At an election held in Washington on Satur-
day for Delegates and Altelnates to the Phila-
delphia Convention, Messrs. Bradley, Blake,
O'Beirne, and AIagruder we're elected dele
gates, and Messrs. Lloyd, Norris Douglass,
and Crawford alternates Mr.. e. Pickerell
delegate and Mr. Crawford alternate were
chosen in GEORGETOWN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-13

Universal delight is manifested at General
Terry's removal. We question very much
whether the Indians, among whom he is to be
sent, will be as much terrified by his presence,
as were the quiet citizens of Richmond.
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0FFICE VA. CENTRAL R. R. CO.,

OFFICE VA. CENTRAL R. r. CO.,
" RICHMOND, August 8, 1866,
:, The following resolution was passed by the
effect on and after MONDAY, August i3, 1866:
Resolved, That on all agricultural Products,
coming from the Orange and Alexandria Il. r.,
going to points on this road, there shall be made
deduction of S cents per 100 lbs-and on all
r. R., there Shall be allowed the following de-
auctions
On 1st class eight (8) cents per 100 lbs.
" End g six (6)
" 3rd :" five (5) 6 s.
:. 4th ' three g /" :. :.
Double and half classes in proportion.
au Him 81. d. zWHITCOMB, Gen, Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-13

A negro was shot and instantly killed il
Buckingham county, few nights since by Mr.
William Seaton, whose cornfeld he was rob
bing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-13

Arrangements are being perfected by which,
ii is to be hoped, the bridge over the Kappa
hammock at Waterloo, will soon be rebuilt.
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| ~ - : = FAIRFAX C. H., VA.
MRS. Il NJ. BAKER.
This school will be re-opened on the first
Monday in September. The Boarding and
Home Department will be entirely under the
charge of Mr. and Mrs. HERBERT G. FAIR
FAX
Board, including washing fuel and lights e1z ~
Tuition in English and French, each....... 8 w
Music on Piano. 10 w
Use of Piano. ..........................r w
Payable in advance.
Lessons will be given in Embroideres and
Fancy Work, if desired Boarders will furnish
napkins, and have all clothing marked infull.
mug 4-tsan1
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

The next session Of this Institution will begin
on the lst day of October, 1856, and end on the
29th Of June, 1867.
A Professor of Latin and second Professor of
Law will be appointed on the 10Th of August,
when all the departments of instruction-Aca
demc, Law and Medicsl-will be fully re es-
tablished on the same enlarged basis as before
the war.
The entire expenses of the Academic student
exclusive of text books, clothing and pocket
money, amount to $500 in currency, per session
Of nine months; of the Law student to $3.50,
and of the Medical student to 1895.
For catalogue, giving details, or for SPECIAL
information, address S. MAUPIN,
iy 23-* Chairman of the Faculty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-13

CT. MARY'S ACADEMY,
y No. A. south Washington street.
The duties of this institution will be resumed
on Monday the 10th of September. For circu-
lars containing terms &c, apply to
oil 10-1ml MISS M A ROACH. Principal.
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= E. NJ A LIE S G. II o O L

T. NJ A L E S G Il 0 0 L.
A female school will be opened by Mrs.
BUSHROD w. HUNTER, on Monday, Sep
TENDER H. Pupils will also be received as board
ers at a reasonable rate, Early application is
requested, at No. 16, n. Washington street, or
by letter. " 23-t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-13

The Ncwburyport (Mass.) Herald says
''Several newspapers in this State, of undoubt-
ed RepubEcanism, have decided for johnson
and the Philadelphia Convention; such as The
Gloucester Telegraph, Taunton Gazette, and
the Yarmouth Register, while the Springfield
Republican is not unfavorablc, and the Salem
Gazette could by no means be rcckoned in op-
position to them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-13

At a tournament lately held at Oak Grove,
near Beaton, on the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad, the address was delivered by Capt.
AID. Payne. IT, G. Pitcher, the successful
Knight, crowned Miss Hattie Hume, Queen
Of Love and Beauty; and the knights Of
Morrisyillc, jeff. Davis Legion and the Chase,
selected Misses Ida Humphreys, Charlotte
Weaver and Sarah Reed, the Maids Of Honor.
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ut. JOHN S. ACADEMY.
AJ,EXA NDRTA VA

CT JOHN S ACADEMY.
= ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The 18th session will commence on Monday,
September Sd. The course of instruction en-
braces all the usual English studies, the various
branches of Mathematics, and the Greek, Latin,
French, Spanish, and German languages
The Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus,
stolen or destroyed during the war, has been re-
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, are attended
by all the students.
Board and Tuition for session of ten months,
$3.50, payable quarterly in advance For further
particulars see Catalogue, for copies Of which
apply to RICHARD l.. CAhNE =: ~,
jy 25-1m# fnnclPal.
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GOLD

New YORK, August 13.-Gold, 149b.
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EDUCATIONAL.


H1HE ALEXANDRIA SCHOOL,
LYCEUM BUILDING,
Corner of Prince and Washington SIS.
W. D. STUART, A. M, Principal
". A. SLAYMAKER, Associate Prin'l.
The exercises of this school will be re-
sumed at O. clock a. M, September II, 1866.
Terms, per quarter OF ten weeks-payable lnVa-
PreparatOry School. 20 w
Junior Glass ~ w
intermediate y oo
Senior Glass 1oOo
Modern Languages, Drawing, Sc, at Pro-
fessor's Charges. =,
For further information apply to either of
thnnrincinals all 1l-eotsepl7
MALE CLASSICAL AMP M}n, ecuoo1
.IW MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL.
The undersigned will resume the exercises OF
his School, on MONDAY, the 10th OF Septem-
Der next.
TERMS, per quarter of ten weeks PAYABLE
IN ADVANCES:
Elementary Glass, 6'0o
JUNIOR Siass...... '''..'.' m m
Senior Class."......... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. loVo
Ms~ No EXTRA CHARGES.
aug 1l-eot25&dtf VIM. E. BAKEk.
CHARLES l.. POWELL'S
" SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
The subscriber will reopen his school for boys
on Wednesday, the 18th Of September. next
Having had more than ten years experience, ne
is prepared to give to those entrusted to his care
a thorough course Of instruction in the EngIlsh
branches, Greek Latin and Mathematics. FOR
those who desire to study French, q competent
teacher will be provided.
Terms, per quarter Of 10 weeks-payable IN
advance.
For tuition Of advanced classes......Sl2 so to SIS
For tuition of Elementary Glasses. 10 ~ to II
French and Drawing leach )."...... ON
CHAS. L. POWELL, A: M,
au loft Principal
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TFHE SUBSCRIBER WILL RESUME THE
1 duties of his SCHOOL FOR BOYS, on
Monday, the 18th Of September. As hereto
fore the number Of pupils will be limited.
The following are the terms Of tuition per
scholastic quarter, in advance:
For photography, Reading: Writing Rudi-
ments of Geography, Arithmetic, Eng lsh Gram
mar and Composition, So.
History, Advanced Geography, Arithmetic.
English Grammar and Composition, $40.
Mathematics and the Natural Sciences, Sl2.
aug 13-tf ii. +. HENRY.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1866-12-15
LOCATION.

This College is located IN the beautiful village Of
kingsve, long and widsly known for its entcrprsein
sustaining the best AcadeHac institutions In the
as attcstested by its of and patronage
Its attractions In this regard make II at the
5irabe location for those who wish to bh the
Commercial and Academic courses Of Instruction and
thus while the student storing the mind with Scie7tc
Literaty and Classical knowledge he may at the
time secure practical and theoretical knowledge OfBoo
keeping and Business.
Each department is under the general supervision OF
the Principal whose long experience teacher In the De-
rot Commercial College, and practical accountant
makes him emneutly qualified to make this institution
The system Of Penmanship taught here is made spe
ciay and Is unrivaed for practical and artistic excellence
its principal and attractive features being ebiity bea
ty and ofexecuon At several State Fairs the Prn
oipal has been awarded the first Premiums many
worthy competitors for best specimens fBusiness and
Ornamental Penmanshp.
Training in Commercial Arithmetic and business calcu-
ation rs also speciality in this institution Every stu
dent should be able to make legbe record Of his daily
business work and give accurate solution Of all problems
connected herewith The improved method Of elucida-
ton make these branches college exercises interesting
starting points student to other departments
sterner duties ofpractical every day life.
Deficiency In these particulars acknowledged fact
with many OF young just starting in business to
which is trncabe also sany ostha Eres ofbusness
Well founded I'm those Is passport to success.
Hereon Is reared many modsst as well as gigantic for
tunce.
Young man, take courage. when for nominal sum you
can arm yourself for the worlds actfvenees and engage
integeny in In enterprises that lead straight to fortune
and honor An early outfit IL essential 10 make yeaf
ward and upward progress more sure and certain and
nothing VIII give you much self reliance good
Commercial Education, and this we believe the
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1866-12-15

Phonogrsphy- 20 lessons t9o
Three months-one lesson per day 10 90
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LEGAL, PROBATE MATTERS, &C.
'No,Icc.. 'T77'--- 7

Notice.
rs hereby given that Lyman Curtis,
Il Elisha Walker, Sherman Clark, j. G.. Wright and
David Moreand Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, in Saybrook the 3d day OF December 1896,
fled their petition In the Court Of Common Pleas with
in and for the county of Ashtabua and State OF Ohio,
therein stating In substance that such Trustees they
hold In trust for theuse of said church certain lands In
the petition described subject TO the hfe estate Of cbec.
ca Harvey therein, and for parsonage that said
church can derive no immediate benefit from said ands,
and that said church dcsrous that said land may be
sold and the proceeds may be renvested in lands for
parsonage that will be more appropriate for that pur-
pose and that there Is necessity for such sae to enable
said church to realize and enjoy the bcnens designed by
said trust The petition aks that said Trustees may be
authorized 20 seeaid lands at private sale and renvest
the proceeds of such sale in parsonage for the OF
said church. The petition viii be for hearing at the
next term of said court.
jefferson, Dec. 3, 1885, SIMoNDS & CALDWELL,
SSi-4t Attorneys for petitioners.
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LEATHER AND FINDINGS.

LEATHER AND FINDINGS.
w W. SMITH, MANUFACTURERS
w and Dealer In Leather and Findings Main
street, Opposite Phoenix Foundry Ashtabpla Ohio.
CASH PAID FOR HIDES. PELTS AND CALFsKINs,
just received, and for sale as good an assorted
stock Of - 7-1'T
LEATHER AND FINDINGS y
as can be found In any Western Market and which win
DC sold on the most reasonable terms hope make Ii
an obeQh for Boot and ShOe and Harness Manufacturers
IN the vicinity to favor with their patronage feeling
satisfied that can sell them everything needed In thefE
business as cheap can be found In Cleveland
the Eastern Markets thereby saving freight and travelling
expenses, and loss Of time. -lI.i II n i-'s-
All are cordially invited TO call and examine RX stock
before purchasing elsewhere. Confident thst make
II for your interest to buy In this Market sha take
pleasure In seeing my old feRds and The publie, and
showing them my stock. Below, give partial list OF
Spanish and slaughter sole upper and harness LEATHER
spanish and slaughter kip French calf and KIP oak and
hemiock eqh and kip; collar leather and horse hides
iinings, bindings, topping and lslTs rSssets' ~"
Lasts pegs thread webb, Paekards Ink iron and zine
nails round head tacs brstles avis, hammers pipGsna
eand stones rasps knives floats size sticks and ssapS
trees shoe faces, punches lasting irops eyelets eye
let sets st wheels stitch heel shayes edge
planes strip avis welt knives elastic, heel ball. stitch
Ing cord lasting tacks heel and plates boot backing
boot brushes, harness oils, and al kinds Of finishing
irons etc etc w. w. SMITH.
Ashtabua, Dee. 1865. Nna 'Il s33
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FOE ONEDOLLAR.

which they need not pay until it is known what's drawn
THE AMERICAN JEWELLERS ASSOCIATION calls
your attention the of ts being the largest and
most popular Jewelry Association in the United States
The business IL and always has been conducted in the
most candid and honorable manner Our rapidly in
ereasing trade is sure guarantee of the appreciation OF
patrons for this method OF obtaining rich, elegant
and costly goods. The sudden stagnation of trade IN
Europe owing the late German War and recent disas
trous financial crisis in England has caused the failure
OF large number OF Jewelry Houses in London and
Paris, obging them to sell their goods at great sacri
ce In some instances less than onethird the cost Of
manufacturing. We have lately purchased very largely
Of these Bankrupt Goods such extremely low prices
that can afford to send AWAY Finer Goods, and give
better chances to draw the most valuable prizes than
any other establishment doing similar business OUR
AIM is TO PLEASE, and respectfully solicit your
patronage, as confident of giving the utmost sat
number Of valuable prizes all parts of the
try article in list is worth less than One Dol
lar retail, and there are no Blanks Parties dealing
with may depend having prompt returns and the
article drawn will be Immediately sent to any address by
return mail or express.
prizes from the American Jewellers Association and
have kindly allowed the use of their names
inston' G. Piano. valued at 800 Miss Anna G. Yates
50 st. Marks Place. N. " Sewing Machine, valued at
S Bg Gen L. m1nsSn Mss xGs Hasae Hue
Ssusa at go Lieut. coione Waiter Ghstenden quar-
VIM s. Hanes, ai7 King ST., Charleston. s. C., Silver
Watch, valued at $50; Alexander Johnson Es9 Editor
Maskatew Pioneer, Maskqteur, MINI, Ladies, Enamel.
ed Watch valued at $50; Samuel Lee Esq., President
Colorado and Red Bank Mining Company, San Francis
CO. Cal Melodeon, valued 500: Aaron s. Long Esq,
Diamoh Pin, valued at ssO5 K NJ LongstreeI Montgo,
Pery Ala, Music Box valued at $I5; Rey Isaac Van
Ae11y G GSd Ssd Dnpg Ss set SaaS1s at
yalned Mt $4O0 and Diamond Pin, valued at $lI5.
Many names could be placed on the list, but we pub
sired 70 send United States currency when it is
pent.
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PENNMANSHLP>

Twenty Lessons 42ea
Three months-onc lesson per daS = 10 %
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PENSIONERS HAVING

l. hitherto received but eight dollars per MONTH and
who have lost hand or foot; or permanently and
totally disabled In the otherwise 50 disabled
to render their Inability to perform manual labor equ
aen 10 the loss Of hand or foot now upon proper
application, obtain an increase pension 70 At least M
teen dollars per month. K, u. -,
Those who may be entitled above and who wish 70
employ as their attorney TO procure the came, will
please forward my address, their old certificates and
advise when and where they enlisted, when and
and where disease contracted wound received for
which pension is claimed, and when application
made for pension originally State all fkcts fu-
b and explicitly possible On receipt ofthe foregoing,
wI prepare The % Necessary papess and send yos YIN
Iill ~ ID. W. GAGE. ..t-
f War Claim and Pension Agent, d,
Once No II Cases Block near r. a. 4
sl Cleveland 0hit.
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DESIGN.

is the design Of this Institution. that nothing shall
enter into its composition that is practical valuable
and essential for the business man to know.
The mnutie and detail of business will be ntelligently
canvassed giving tohc student knowledge of the laws
ofrade as well the more common operations Of finance
and hasiness.
, 1866-05-12
The Cholera.

Edilof1 SGleofc lIHu1c. -... ...... ...
As 1t Is quite probable that this dreadful
scourrc may again visit our country this sea-
sop, the views OF ono who has bad a good deal
OF experience in attending persons attacked
with this disease in 1853 and Sc So, and again in
1870 and so. may be Of service 10 some OF
your readers. If a single life should be pre-.
served thereby, the lahoss OF the Wr1ier will
be more than repaid.
was one OF three persons. In 1850, who un-
dertook TO attend rpon patients attacked
with cholera who had no one to look after
them. We were ali healthy men, In the
prime at life fall arc yet liFing), and We pens,
tratcd into all possible abodes Of humanity in
pairing for the grave and buryins no less than
sixty persons Of all ages and sexes. None OF
us were ever the least alarmed or cxc1tcd, nor
did re make the slightest change in Our ordi-
nary habits, except TO wrap up well when e1-
rosed to tho dcws Of night, never to see 3
breathe impure air Us much as possible
through the ncstrtls. 1t Is hardly necessary
to say that none Of us were attacked By that
disease or any other during our minist.utions.
l am decidedly opposed to the views Of
some physicians, that It Is either infectious or
abnormal or electric condition of tho atmos-
rhcrc, and do not think 1t thrivcs more In
1itlhy than in clean ncichborhoods. Above
nll, 1t never attacks without giving warning.
To persons, however, excited By asonIcs III
apprehension as some are for weeks before
the grim visitor appears, his pfesenca Is so de-
void OF all that Is terrible MS not to be rccog-
piscd when he actually makes his attack. A
painless diarrhma Is the unlaIling premonltory
symptom, and II crery person would look
sely to the condition OF his bowels, and
check tue slightest indication towards un-
ns,:al loos2ncss, there would be no cholera.
a few drops OF la1,danum, camphor auI cav
1r nj 1'rt s,n{nft, StIr,NArsIfS ,,x
, 1866-05-12

4 great deal of pothcr Is being made by the
cw York Hor'd, and the copperhead press
morally, over the supposed position of Sec
3 Stanton in reference to the Presidents
!su for reconstruction. We have the best
E to7 believing that the Secretary of
Jar stands now, as he he's always stood,
nong the foremost In The party Of Progress
IF whic', sc mean the party that believes
tAc principles at the Declaration oi Inde-
sudence, tlat "all men arc created equal"
I'D nius TO cnrry that principle into prac-
al eject throughout tho United States.
,hJ then docs he not resigns This natu-
il inquiry 10 be pat By those who do not b.
cvc in the principles OF thc Declaration,
I'd who know that the President docs not
,lierc in them. We have no information
hich authorizes US to answer the question,
al il Secretary Stanton won1d take our ad-
ice we should COUNSEL him TO remain where
c Is and lei the President take the response
il'ty Of removing him and putting . Copper
d or an e1-rcbcl in charge Of the War Dc.
a1tuent and the Freedmrn's Bureau, II he
;:ooscs to do SO. The Cabinet officers be-
,ng to the Republican party, and not to the
resident. Mr. Stanton was yirtunlly elected
.c1stasy Of War by the people in November,
4. Mt. lincoln so understood II, and 50
cc1arcd. not oulr by hi. action but BY Words.
lr. johnson ~as never elected President and
ever would have been elected Vice President
the contingency of Mr.. Linco]n's assassiaa
ION had been dreamed Of. There are forty
casons why Mr. johnson should resign whcrt
here is one why A!f. Stanton should do 80.
After five years Of daily vitupera,ion ftou
.e New York Hor7d aud the lesser organ!
CoprsrhcadiHn, It may be presumed thai
It. Stanton would feel sighted ty their 81
ace. and won'd even mistrust his own posi-
on ii lie lid no: give them occasion tt
fnN1 nr,