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The Grain Trade of Illinois.

But few years ago the immense territory
of the West was waving prairie, the hunt
ing grounds of the Indian and the vast pas-
ture of the buffalo. A portion of that wild
land Virginia gave away, and now it is dot
ted with hourishing cities and OF immense
wealth, thriving and populous domain, its
wild and uneultivated grazing grounds con-
verted into luxuriant fields Of rich grain
From a statement before us, reference is made
to the shipments OF grain from the city Of
Chicago, which are immense. The popula-
ton OF this great " estern emporium was, in
1850, only 29.962 and in ten years, OF in
1860, it had increased to 100 ,26O, an increase
of 79.297. or very nearly 5000 per annum.
In 1861; there were shipped 4.416,O00 bush
els of grain. In 1866, 100000 bushels.
In 1860, 81 100000. In 1865, $1,000, 900.
And in 1866 as is stated, $1,000, GEO. The
grain growers of Illinois produced in 1850,
1928, l64 bushels Of grain /; and in 1860,
this amount was doubled, the yield, as stated
IN the census of that veal, 4bf Wheat, rye
Coih anu oato, having pccu lOO,I 10 70 10 UuSIl-
els
A convention of the farmers representing
upwards of II 900, 600 bushels, according to
the New Orleans Bulletin, has been held in
reference to its transportation to market, pro-
testing against the charges to which the pro-
duce has been subjected by what are termed
railroad monopoles. The city of ST. Louis,
it seems, is contending for the trade offering
facilities to receive and forward the produce
at the lowest charges, and with the least de-
lay.
This is the policy of Gen Malone reduc-
ton of freight rates, by which the trade will
be attracted to this point And this has been
one of The objects he has in view in desiring
to effect consolidation of the roads, which he
has now practically succeeded in. The policy
of reducing the freight rate. was obvious, in
view of the competition against which he had
to contend We understand that the freight
on the Norfolk and Petersburg road is daily
increasing, and, as we stated day or two
ago, has rendered necessary the construction
of additional cars in order to accommodate
the increasing demands for transportation.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-11-01

Baa. 1t is stated that Judge Underwood
will hold session of the District Court of
Virginia at Norfolk, November LIST, and at
Richmond, November 18th. The Circuit
Court will be opened at Richmond on tho
26th-the fourth Monday-but it is doubtful
whether session will be held or not, as the
non-allotment of Judges makes it a question
of legal right of the presence of Chief Justice
Chase
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Yea. The sheriff of Granville Co. N. c., is in
Washington, having arrested negro named
Anderson Cooper, condemned to be hanged
for outraging the person of lady in the
county above named, in March, 1866. Coop
or and his brother we're convicted of the same
offence The latter was hanged, but Ander-
son broke Jail and had eluded vigilance up to
this time. He has confessed that he was the
guilty party.
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sa-The Suns Washington letter says =

Hsa- The Suns Washington letter says -
1t is said that Mike Carr alias John English,
this city, will fight Bob White, of Balt-
more, for $500 side, to come off within thir-
ty days, at some place on the Potomac. White
is the trainer of Sam. Collier. Carr is said
to be training in the District, and White at
Fort Monroe Collier, of Baltimore, who
whipped Barney Aa.ons last spring, is also
said to have accepted the challenge of
NcGlade, New York pugilst, for s. 900 to
SIS, 900 side
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BeA- 1t is reported in Washington, upon
reliable authority, that Hon. E. A, Rollins,the
present Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Is
soon to be relieved, and Thomas spooner, of
ohlo,to be appointed in his place.
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By MAUPIN & HATTON, AuctiOneers.
SALE OF REAL
ESTATE in Norfolk County

" Estate in Norfolk County.
By virtue of Decree of the Circuit Court of
Norfolk County, pronounced in the case OF tar
rett and wife versus Cherry, on the LIST day OF
OCTOBER, 1861, shall sell at Public Auction,
at the Court House of said county, at " O'Clock,
M, on the 18th day of NOVEMBER next, (that
being a Court day. the Lands in the bill mem
toned, owned jointly by Jos r: Garrett and
Mary Ellinor Cherry, consisting of One Hundred
and Seventy Eight and one-half (l6719) Acres,
located within 9 mile of Deep Creek, immediately
on the Dismal Swamp Canal, and adjoining the
lands Of D. ], Goodwin, Esq and the lands form
erly owned by Mrs. Scott. The land is partly
cleared and the remainder covered by fine
growth of wood. The soil is susceptible OF high
state of cultivation. gt .
TERMS-Cne fourth for cash, one fourth on
credit of eighteen months. The deferred pay
ments to be secured by bonds with approved Sc
curity bearing interest from date Of sale, and til
tie retained until the further order of the Court.
za JOHN III. GAYLE,
Special Commissioner.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, Oct. 10, 1865.
octll-law4w
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE, IN THE COUNTY OF
ELIZABETH CITY. IMMEDIATELY ON
HAMPTON ROADS. ~
DY TUE OF A DECREE
ID of the Circuit Court of the county of Eliza
beth City, received on the day of September
1856, in the Chancery suit OF "Shieids and ais
VS.. Simpsons administrator" will be sold at pub
lie auction, at the cross streets in the town of
Hampton on Saturday, 18th day of November
1865, that valuable tract of land of which John
Simpsond died seized, located Immediately on Hamp-
ton Roads, adjoining the lands of George M. Bates
and Fl. E. Dennis. The tract contains One Hun
dred and seventy acres. The improvements con-
sist of comfortable frame dwelling and the ne
cessary out houses.
rare opportunity for Investment.
Terms: So much cash as W ill pay costs OF suit and
expenses Of sae--the remainder In three equal in
stalments, payable in one, two, and three years !;
tie purchaser to give bond with approved per-
sonal security, bearing interest from the day Of
sale, and title retained as lien for the deferred
payments. az IA
CHARLES X. MALLORY,
~ sS THOMAS TABB,
Special Commissioners.
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AMERICAN GENITTS

Our readers whilst reading in our columns the
advertisement OF the celebrated Chickering's. can
NOT fell to observe with feeling Of national pride
ture America has become famous. The firm of
Chickering Son, is the only Truly American
piano firm OF Importance in this country. When
VIC therefore see that notwithstanding the i'm
mense competition offoreign piano makers estab-
DeMeyer, Strackoseh; Poznanski, Whell. and
many others endorse the great superiority Of the
Chiekering instrument over all Others, we cannot
ont wei feel aattered at the idea, that American
genius IN objects OF art as we'll as those of pIac-
ON the heels of old Enronaan nr;o. - 49,.
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Western News.

Buffalo, October 3D,-Another great Fe-
Man meeting was held here last night. The
Fenian Senator Morrison and other spoke
Great enthusiasm prevailed The Irish mill
tary organizations are recruiting men, and
money is being collected Even the women
are said to be at work. The war spirit is
rampant.
Harrisburg, October pa man named
Martin Tate, living in Cumberland county,
three miles west of Harrisburg, died last night
ofhytirophobia. He had been bitten by a
rabid dog nine weeks ago, and was under
seemingly successful Treatment, when he be-
came undqly EXCITED yesterday at some do
mestic mishap, took sick Immediately after,
and died ia the most terrible agones
Cincinnati, October 30.-The Fenians as
sembled in large numbers at the armory last
evening. Head Centre Fitzgerald mustered
into service four full companies of men.
Arrangements are completed for uniform
ing and armng as many as may be mustered
here.
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TO CONsUMET'I y

Nhe advertiser, having been restored to health
i in few weeks, by very simple remedy, af-
ter having suffered several years with a severe
tion-is anxious to make known to his fellow srf
terers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, be will send copy of the
prescription used, lfree of chsrge), With the di-
REGIONS Tor preparing and using the same, which
they will find SURE Corr FOR CoNsb MpTioN,
ASTHMA, BRoNoaIrIs, &c. The only object of the
advertiser in sending the Prescription is to bene-
ut the afflicted, and spread information which he
conceives to be invaluable; and he hopes every
nothing, and may prove blessing
Parties wishing the prescription, will please
address RgY. EDWARD A. WILSON.
Williamsburgh, Kings County, New York.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-11-01

The Bishop of Vermont, accompanied by
his son, the Rev. j. H. Hopkins, Jr., sailed
in the Havana on Saturday afternoon for
New Orleans.
The Bishop is to preside at the conservation
Of DR.. }. T. b. Wilmer, on the 7th of No
vember, as Bishop of Louisiana, and thence
proceeds to Louisville, to the conservation OF
Rev. DR.. Cummins as assistantBisho of
Kentucky.
This is the first visit paid by any of our
Bishops to The South since the rebellion.
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DR.. GARDNER.

LH"HH1rn"hE UT
OCULIsT AND AURIST, OPERATOR ON THE
Il AN Earl
Respectfully informs the citizens of Norfolk.
that he will be again at the Atlantic Hotel on
on Friday, November 30th, to Tuesday, Ocean
Der 4th. After that time monthly, of which
due notice will be given.
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Once Hours from 8 A. NJ. to 6 r.. Nj.
And can be consulted on DEAF N ESS,
NOISE IN THE HEAD. CATARRH, DIS
CHARGES from the EAR, SCALES ia the
EAR, ACCUMULATION OF WAX IN
THE EAR, OBSTRUCTION OF THE EUS-
FACHlAN TUBE, and all Acute or chronic
Diseases of the EAR anI AIR PASSAGES.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-11-01

lNandles.-70 Boxes Adamantine and Tallow
~ Candles. For sale by
sc3o NORRIS, GwATHMEY 4 co.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-11-01

HOUSE FOR RENT. ~
NcR RENT, q very desirable residence with
IL large cistefn, paved yard, gas, &C., &c.
Apply at No. II North Catharine street
Oct-22-tf 81 :, ~
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Mexican Adv,ces.

Galveston, October 29.-7Brownsyille pa
pers that have been received here say that a
new revolution on the account of Ortsga is an
ticipated. E9.f 81
Cortinas has postponed the attack on Mat
amoras at the request Of Tapia. -
Juarez sent commissioners to Canales, who
put them in the calaboose. ! ssss.
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OPINIONS OF THE PREsa

W AtNAS4Sto VI / GttFIfSS
The Louisville Journal says. 1.-THE Testimonials
which DIR. Gardner presents to tn public could
never have been obtained, except by the display
Of great skill and learning in his prof, sson. one
thing especially commendab in the Doctors
practice is, that be will not attempt an in. urablc
disease for the sake of fee, but frankly tells the
patient whether he can be cured or not We cheer,
fully recommend DIR Gardner to the attention of all
our GU friends who may be suffering from diseases of
the eye or ear.
The Htchmond Times says: We have no hesita-
ton in saying that DR.. Gardner is the most scien-
citc and successful eye and ear Surgeon in this
country.
Dr. Gardper's treatment of the eye and ear
is wonderful = RiebWoad Enquirer,
We feel justified in recommending DR. Gardner
to those suffering from diseases Of the eye and
ear" Richmond Ifhig.
We can safely and cordially recommend Dr.
Gardner, who will fulfill all he undertakes to per
form - baltimore Clipper.
The New Orleans True Delta saws: 1--WE can
safely recommend DIR. Gardner as suceessfnl Oh
rator ON the eye and ear. He will not undertake
to treat case unless cure can be effected
The Wheeling Register. saya, "Dr. Gardner is
one OF the most successful Oeulists and Aurisls N
the country. We advise those suffering from, the
diseases OF the eye and ear to consult him"
SO l61-DWtf 5s fsf
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Northern News.

e New York, October 30.-The report Of
the official investigation into the circumstan-
ces attending the wreck Of the Evening Star,
has been forwarded to Washington
The'hull OF this steamer was stallnch and
tight and the engines were in perfect order,
but the vessel was insufiiciently manned.
Her entire crew numbered but ten men,
four of whom were detailed as qnartermas-
torn. ass4s5+N
She had no carpenter on board From
the evidence it appears that the vessel lay in
the trough of the sea from 10 o'clock at night
until A. M and that no effort was made to
get her lead to the wind, though her steering
apparatus was intact and jurymast could
have been rugged had there been sufficient
number Of hands on board to do the work
The storm in which the vessel went down
would have lett her intact had she been fully
manned.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-11-01

Ottawa, October 29.-fhe Canadian Par
lament has been further prorogued until De-
cember IL, 1865.
The rate of discount ON American invoices
for the week was II per cent.
Petrolia, G. W., October 28.--Several new
oil wells have been struck lately.
An effort is being made to get foreign mar
kets by the Great Western Railway Company
extending branch line to this place.. @
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-11-01

A fCl AL EYES
Inserted without PAIN, and perfectly resembling
the natural eye. Operations for CATARACT,
STRABiaMUS or CRoSS EYE, Artificial Pupil,
&C., skillfally performed, and all diseases of the
" e A N ID Il r..
treated, and every operation in Aural and Op-
thalmic surgery, performed by
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NEWS BY THE ATLANTIC CABLE.
R1ssia and Austria

London, Saturday, October 2S.---It is said
that the relations between Austria and Russia
are assuming menacing character. The
London Times says that the Russian Govern
ment is intriguing for the further disintegra-
ton of Austria. Es.-4fsk-. 81 a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-24
DIED.

Admiral FRENCH FORREST, formerly OF
the U. s. Navy, died in Georgetown, d. G., on
the 22d instant, after short but painful illness
of typhoid fever. in the list year Of his age
Admiral Forrest fought bravcly in the war Of
1872; he was in the naval engagement under
Commodore Perry; also fought valiantly in the
Mexican war; he was appointed at that time
adjutant general of the land and naval forces,
and the responsible duty devolyed upon him OF
having tho forces transported into the interior
Of Mexico. When Virginia seeded he joined
the fortunes of the Southern Contedcracv, and
was given the position Of communicating chief OF
the naval forces Of Virginia, and commanded
ut the Norfolk Navy Yard, and was afterwards
appointed to the command of the James River
Squadron, and then Acting Assistant Secretary
Of the Navy. 4 kind and atlectionatc husband
and father and true and sincere friend be-
loved and respected by all who knew him
Nat. Int.
Lastnight, Of inilamm atoryrheum0tisn, LAU-
RA VIRGINIA, only daughter of Charles and
the late Henrietta Guy, in the 18th year Of her
age. G:S~The funeral will take place from the
residence Of her father, on Queen ST., between
Pitt and st. Asaph, tomorrow evening, at 3
o. clock. The friends and acquaintance of the
family are invited to attend.
Of Diptheria, Nov. 23rd, ALEXANDER
COOK, youngest son of Frank and Mile Ann
Cook, ag 2 years months and days
rs" His funeral will take place tomorrow af-
ternoon at 2 O clock, from his fathers residence
on Queen street. between Pitt and St. Asaph
The friends and acquantances Of The family are
respectfully invited TO attend.
In New York city, Tuesday, Goth instant,
ESTWICK EVANS, of Washington, and for
merly of Portsmouth n. H., aged 50 years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-24
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
BY THE ATLANTIC CABLE.

Gu: advices from Europe By the cable are 10
yesterday. A large quantity of arms, interlded
for the Fenians, have been seized at Cork on a
steamer bound to. Liverpool. The Paris cor.
respondent Oft the London Post states ',nat the
relations between England and the United
States will soon be critical
La France editorially admits that the depar-
ture of Maximil;an from Mexico may be look
ed for at arr;y moment lie Temps says that
the F..ench will quit Mexico speedily and al
f. together. The Moniteur maintains silence on
the Mexican question.
1t is reported that the steamship Great
Eastern viii begin to make regular trips pc pc
tween New York and Brest. NJ
GOLD.
New YORK, November o. Gold, 1894.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-24

pr Harris, in his letter accompanying the
mortuary report Of New York city, says
''The saving effect Of thorough disinfection vii!
never be doubted by physicians who have
watched the behavior of the epidemic in New
York. Deep as the mysteries Of cholera intec
lion and its epedimics are, the fact is indis
putaby established that by chemistry and
cleaning its pestiential poison eau h7 destroyed.
And as cholera infection can survive, u winter Of
storms and frost, and agaip be excited into
epidemic activity, it r7oUld be criniaaI tolly TO
relax the watchtuiaess and exact methods by
which, by Gods blessing, our cities have been
SO far saved >
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-24

The Baltimore Gazette speaking Ct recent
newspaper reports concerning the situation OF
Mr.. Jefferson Davis, in his, psssoa at Fortress
Monroe says; ''The fitting up of Mr.. Davis S
quarters consisted in removing the iron graf
ings from the doors ard substituting wooden
ones, IN withdrawing the walls, in painting
some very filthy woodwork, and in mendiAg
broken windows. The complete land e!abo-
rate cuisine auxiaries' at Mr.. naris's com
mand are comprehended in very suall
kitchen in theyard adjoining ais quarters and
the liberal supplies allowed him are the IA
tons Of apriyata soldier, and such little luxu-
ries as can be purchased for eighteen dollars a
month, the latter addition to his liberal sup
pile" being granted when he was in bad health
on the Recommendation OF the surgeon OF the
post During the. past summer the surgeon
was permitted to buy ice for the prisoner
with funds placed in his hands % MIR. Davis 5
friends. We state s;;Qaple facts. and 1T present
refrain from comments" ~s~a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-24

On Tuesday night, the Goth inst. near
Bladensburg, Md, party Of persons, black
and white, we're engaged in husking corn, when
q difficulty ensued between young white man
named Bridewell and negro man named VIII
son. In a scuf1e between them, the negro got
the white man down, and fearing for his life, the
latter drew pistol and fired. killing the negro.
A jury of inquest, rendered a verdict OF
"Justifablc Homicide" Young Bridewell
yesterday gave himsefup.
Thomas F. Meagher, Secretary Of Montana
Territory feeling aggrieved at some comments
upon his official conduct that appeared in the
columns of the Montana Post, sent challenge
to the editor, Capt. Henry A. Blake, formerly
of the 18th Massachusetts regiment In reply
to the challenge, Captain Blake, who refuses
to fight, stiglnatizes dueing as murder, and
rejoices that during his long military life he
never heard or witnessed duel in the army.
A Philadelphia Railroad conductor by the
name Of Gibson has been committed in default
Oslo 900 bail on charge of embezzling fares
collected by him. Extended investigations
have been made under the supervision of De-
tective Allen Pinkeron, of Chicago, and he
alleges that many conductors Of this road are
defaulters, and the company intend prosecuting
them Numerous discharges of conductors
have recently taken place.
A quarterly Review is proposed TO be pub
lished in the city of Baltimore, to be called
The Southern Review, to contain $50 octave
pages. Iswill be issued on and after January
lst, 1867 and will be edited by Professor Bled-
soc. This review will be devoted to Southern
interests and will be supported by leading men
of genius and learning Of the South.
Secretary Stanton has appointed Colonel
W. H. Stewart, W. Flynn, Of Washington,
and A. Miller, Of Cecil county, as commissioners
to award compensation to the loyal sIaveowners
of Maryland, whose slaves were drafted into
the army during the war. This commission is
created under an act of Congress passed last
session. ........-.
4 supplement to the late Boston swindlc has
Just transpired A schoomaster sent in his
resignation to the Boston schoo! board on Sat |
urday last, and then suddenly left for parts
unknown, leaving behind him forged paper to
the amount of $4,000 The Mechanics aud
Broadway banks are the sufferers.
A company of young men has been organic
ed in Indiana for the purpose OF joining the
Liberals in Mexico. |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-24

People, Sin this section speak Of The stag
nation of trade. The same coup!a:sat is made
elsewhere. The Chicago, Cine!nsati and other
Western journals speak Qpte despondingly as
regards trade and trade prospects out there
Nothing doing. is the universal remark
Nobody likes to trust the future any more than
can be helped
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-24

The Washington Republican says: 1.-The
President is necessarily engaged upon import
ant public matters preparatory to the early
assembling of Congress, and will have no time,
until after the meeting Of that body, to give
the slightest attention to applicants for Office.
All such matters are referred to the heads oil
the different Departments. 'sE-..s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-24

REPORT ABOUT JOHN SURRAT.-A telegram
by the cable brings report that John .Surrat,
charged with being concerned, as an accomplish,
in the murder of President LINCOLN, has been
found serving in the ranks ofthe Pa pal Zouaves.
He was enrolled, we are told under the name
of John Watson, and was arrested on the
demand Of Gen. .kicg, the ]. S. Minister.
After the arrest, and whilst he vas being
escorted to prison, he escaped from his guard
into the territory Of the Kingdom of Italy
The Italian authorities are reported to be on
the alert to secure his recapture
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-24

Our abstracts of the proceedings CT the Fir-
GINA Agricultural Conveniiea, Rave mostly
been copied from the RiehAacnd Dispatch.
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MARRIED

On tho Goth Of November, at the residence OF
G. S. ?. Triplett, ut Je1'ersonston, Cupcper CO.,
Va, by Rev. B. Grimsey, CHAS. T. GREEN,
of Warrenton, to LUCY T. YOUNG, Of Cul-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-24

The Prince Georgian says MIR, George
Cutie: Of Baltimore, has purchased the large
estate of Basil D. Spaulding, Esq, Of Charles
County, 20 miles from Washington CITY, con-
tanning some 5000 acres, with good Improve
ments, for the sum of $20,G0a cash. This
purchase includes his mills aBsi water-p power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-24
BY J. A. sTOUTENBURG. AUCTNR.

BY J. 4. STOUTENBURG, AUCWNK
DUBLIC SALE OF REAL hSTATE.-On
j SATURDAY MORNING, December 8th
at 10 q clock, in front Of the Mayors Office, in
the City Of Alexandria, Va. l shall sell to the
highest bidder, On b. FOURTH OF A A~esss7
HOUSE AND LOT, situated at No %, I:Iz1
Commerce street. now occupied by Mr.. L. A.
Coakley. The property is in good repair, and
title indisputable, and wills be shown by the pre-
sent occupant to any one wishing to buy. I r
further information, enquire Of Mr., Wm, II.
Curtis. Terms at ale.
no 24-eots G.. r. COAkLKI