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The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-07-05
A CARD.---TO THE PUBLIC.

the majority of the Common Council OF
this City with the grossest injustice, and
believing that the interests of our city
have be en- greatly prcjudiced by the Of
fetal action of that majority, ] feel it
both my privilege and duty to state GER
tain facts to my felloW-citizens, that
they may understand what kind of Il
Municipal Government is established
over Us.
For eleven years past l have had a
Hotel LICENSE, and retail liquor license
in this town. During that period, no
complaint has ever been preferred
against me, for violating one OF the con-
ditions of these licenses. have ever
obeyed the laws in my own person, and
maintained their observance on MY
premises. ] can defy the sevcrest scru-
tiny on thi, subject. am now keeping
Hotel under tie proper license, Which
extends to the first Of next month. !
have invested during the past year q
large amount Of money in the erection
OF Il house with reference to the con
tinuance of the Hotel business. This
house has been pronounced by the Press
and by my ftl4oWcitizehs generally
an ornament to tn toWa-and yet the
Commoa Council, or rather Il majority
of them, now refuse me Il license And
wv " ,t'1 Sioe'''e'e Wv p,,"e
ieiusai. pom none HiifEii in'a astl,
by ,lieie i'fnl,iiiA tN elAl9:. q
,lcif power taeS deilS hi, inc 9tlNi-
iege OF pur:;ulos my S79absl EN-: g a31sl-
hess- CUISINES i'ic'1 = t1l1at9,
tl'd 5aiietlol'ed 9S cue ';tHs o. we tahet'
and the usages of every civilized country.
ou' aitiiooSt tileH fellisf te 5'9slssaiiiAA
REASONS lof ac1ffls toN3Fss ar ~ 9I5eA
nane' ss. il'A s.s S,Ga,s 1a.,,t,zsi !,
,'S suppose ti1e1I alolsqs aie 'loe Wei
u''uetstoot. ~ el.a rue elsss.i'' e1se
20 att aet?i"lns 10 i1'A soi's ;iVals ..
d.ss, NJ, ~ ..isis' u % en- i''e,.5d1ii
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in,'est 9i aolili,iis sc ef1e llM ialit'
1 ~, lpaftlailA a,io iof 1;le .s3eIai 100,
,npN srNefI 'neif a.'iliiiis1fatloll 80 tl'e
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tllis. tley nave granted iiee,ises TO
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-07-05

1t should be some apology for Thad.
Stevens that he has a defective under-
standing-;l club-ioot.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-07-05

9aaThis communication was first Of
fered for publication IN the Berkeley
Gaio11 as an advertisement, and refused
by the tdit.r. J. +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24
LETTER FROM HANOVER COUNTY.

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.J
The Post Office at Hewletts has been for
mally opened to-day The only difficulty un
der which we now labor in securing our papers
and letters, will arise from the carelessness or
ineffciency of the Post Masters or Route Agents
The Alexandria Gazette has been coming to
me through one or another Office on this route
for several months, and have never received
| but one on the day after its publication. They
should always reach me by the down mail on
the Central Road, and they almost invariably
are delivered as the mail comes from Richmond.
Before the war scarcely ever failed to receive
it on the day Of pubication-now.I but seldom
receive it earlier than the taird day, often not
| for four or five days, and sometimes never at
all. Occasionally no agent is on, and no mails
are delivered, and we have been as often H.
formed that the functionary had been on q
spree, and oversight himself Letters are Of:
ten delayed for several days, and sometimes
lost The same difficulties attend the recep,
ton of mails from other points than Alexan
dria. Our Postmaster is sterling old man
and he will report all ineficency to the Dc.
partment which comes to his knowl edge. So
if there be any worthy young mon in your
town in want of employment, without great i'm
provement in the present Route Agents va
cancy will soon be made for them.
The prospects of our community are gloomy
indeed but no people ever struggled more man
| I'LL, 81 ND tbnn
ours The negroes require great deal moro
overseeing than ever before. Sheep, hogs and
COWS have been often stolen, and houses and
barns are broken into and robbed. Even a ma
jority of those who now have prospective
interest in the crops they are cultiyatiDg, take
but little interest in the result. [ am mortified
to see the change which has come over them
But, with few honorable exceptions, l sec
nothing in prospect for the negro but starva
ton. Not more than one-third Of the usua
crops can be made this year. and the prospec
seems darker and darker. So much for tho
negro, and the hopes resting upon him.
The only hope see for our people to recov
er, is based upon different people and an en-
t1rey new system-a people VINO can appre
ciate the advantages ofered-a system which
will afford the poor a chance to rise without
capital No people but the Scotch or English
will meet the first requirements among us-anc
they, above all others, will be best able tc
profit by it. Our farmers have lands and team!
and implements, and 10 one to use them. They
can furnish all these to any industrious EDgIlsl
or Scotch laborers, and they will find them
selves and cultivate the farms, and divide tht
products. This would greatlypromote the in
terests Of both parties, and soon afford the Ia
borer the means of purchasing a farm for him
self. viii not some one make move in thi,
direction HANOVER.
March Dist, 1866. .~
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FROM RICHMOND.
March Dist, 1866.
Correspondence of the Now York World.

Correspondence of the Now ork World.I
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, March 16.
Ihope | shall not be suspected Of having
joined any secret league here for the overthrow
Of the Government Of the United States, when
I confess that not only went last evening to
hear Mr.. +. G. Bangs in his second "EVenlng
with the Poets, in the Concert Hall of the
Exchange Hotel, but that came away much
pleased with the intellectual treat got for my
money. IF is necessary to express this hope,
because the Washington Chronicle went into
such spasns Of outraged and endangered loyal
ty at the description of Mr. Bangs first eater
tainment. To give the best idea OF the iDno-
ceuce of his entertainment, [ will mention the
pieces he selected The cold Gronader's
Story" y ThorDbury Hoods ode to My
Son, bridge of Sighs," and "Pains in n
Pleasure Boat Lyttles beautiful poem Il
am Dying, Egypt" Poe's Raven" and AN
mabel Lee, and Hamlets great soiloquy.
This only two recitations having anything Of
a local or Southern tendency we're poem
written by Baltimore lady, called jackson is
Dead, and j. r. Thompson's Burial OF La
tane,'' young Confederate officer, and por
traying one out of the countless mournful Incl
dents Of the late war.
Towards the end of the entertainment Mr..
Forney came in for little mark Of attention.
Coming very gravely forward, with paper in
he held 10 his hand skillful adoption from a
celebrated literary authority with which all his
audience were doubtless acquainted-he meant
Mother Goose-and which had been sent him
with request to read it. Upon this he deliv-
cred the following piece choice of poetry:
There was big man, and he had little gun,
And he filed his little gun with lead, lead,
lead, 10 8-.- o1--
And he shot poor duck right through its
And he killed the poor duck dead, dead,
dead, dead"
The onslaught made upon Mr.. Bangs by the
Chronicle, for only doing honor to the memory
of such men as Stuart and Ashby. recalls vivid
ly to my mind an incident which is worth
mentioning. 1t was immediately after the en-
gagement in which Ashby lost his life that
had the pleasure of meeting Colonel Kane, the
officer who commanded the Federal troops on
that occasion He was on his way home. lying
languidly on his couch and suffering greatly
from the wound he received in the encounter.
From Colonel Kane's own lips I obtained a full
and modest account Of the whole affair. AS |
parted from him he called me back, and | never
shall forget the earnestness with which he said
to me: Whatever you do, sir, pray deal kind
ly with the memory Of poor Ashby lie was a
noble fellow, brave soldier and a gentleman. "
/ need not say that so noble and chiValrous
thought, so earnestly expressed affected me
deeply and raised that gallant officer, Colonel
Kane, greatly in my estimation. That officer,
too, be it remembered, is a Pennsylvania
What far nobler illustration is this of Amer
lean honor and American chivalry than the vim
dictive hatred that would follow brave and
open foe beyond the precincts Of the grave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24
James M Mason. ex-Confederate cor

James M. Mason, ex-Contederate commits
sioner in London, publishes letter in the
Times, of that city, in support of the fair
about to be held by the ladies of Baltimore, in
aid of those in the Southern States, who are
suffering from the late war, and promising to
receive and forward to Baltimore any voluntary
contributions which may be offered in England.
The British government have at last deter
mined to relieve the Irish people of one Of
their most fruitful causes of complaint, by
abolishing the Roman Catholic test oath.
Mr.. McCulloch has received s44 from a
Union-loving woman, to be applied to the
payment of the national debt. Every little
helps. za-2 go
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Virginia Herald says:-A gentleman IN
King George, who had made arrangements Tor
white labor was suddenly bereft thereof on the
old plan that negroes ran off. He had IN his
employ two Englishmen, two Germans, and
two females The ENGLISH gardener cut stick
first; he was followed by the two Germans, and
lastly the remaining Englishmcn and the two
women left They all ran away at night, al
though they had expressed themselves as fully
satisfied with their situations. They had con-
tracted to labor from one to five years
A correspondent Of the n. Y. Times writing
from the City Of Mexico under date Of the 9Th
inst, says M. f. Maury left for Vera Cruz
last Monday morning to take the Englsh steam
er for England. Some Of bis friends here al
lege that he has accepted a proposition made
him by the t!antic Gable Company to super
intend the next effort to be made to lay the
cable. Others say he has gone to secure the
eS COO said to have been raised among sclen-
tiic people to present him.
A letter from Tappahannock, dated the 2lst,
says: 'Littlc or no wheat was seeded, and
what has been, presents an unlaTorable pros
pect. Fishing is about the only source ofreve-
nue.. We are catching at this point some SOC
or 900 shad Per day, which readily sell to
carts from Richmond at $25 per hundred.
At the last Stafford County Court, the new
fence law was passed. to apply to the lower sec
ton ofthc county where there gre neither fences
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24

TALL DANCES. The New Orleans Star des
cribes ball given in that city by the millinels
and modistes, during which the dress Of one Of
the dancers caught fire. The Star adds
Some idea Of her style Of dancing may be
gathered when it is further stated that the dress
caught from one of the chandeliers overhead. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24
NOR BALTIMORE.

~T-. The STEAMER COLUMBIA
zsssl5ziz Capt. JAMES HARPER, having re-
ceived new boiler, and been thoroughly retit
ted, will resume her regular trips, leaving Bal
timore, on SATURDAY, 9th inst. at 4 O clock
D. m, for Washington, Alexandria, and George
town, stopping at all her former landings.
Returning, will leave Alexandria every
WEDNESDAY MORNING at I o clock.
THE STEAMER THOS. E, CAHlLL Capt.
JAS. H. NORRIS, will leave Baltimore on Ed
NESDAY, at 3 D. m, touching at Chapel Point,
and returning, will leave Alexandria every
SATURDAY MORNING at 10 o'clock. For
freight and passage apply to-
NH 23-tf WHEAI u BRO., Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24

Chaplain Ferree says, he was relieved from
his recent position at Leesburg at his own re.
quest; and that he paid over to the Quarter.
master, the fee he took from Mr. Edwards,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24

DIR. Snow, of Providence, who has given
much attention to the subject Of sanitary rega-
lations, has memorialized Congress in opposi-
ton to the proposed quarantine orders as a
barrier to the advent. of cholera. He considers
them as utterly useless for the. object. The
cholera is, likely to approach from the South,
or at least it may make, if it has not already
made, a Judgement there, approaching from
the West Indies. Inthe cities, all the money
and effort thatcan be spared ought to be used in
preparing for the invasion. A member Of the
House stated some time ago thata hundred
thousand dollars ought to he appropriated to
meet thesexpenses attending OH a cholera visi-
tation to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24

MATRIMoNIAL-Shor after the fall Of
Richmond, says the Examiner and its occupa-
ton by the =. S. troops; after Mars had resign
cd and Cupid reigned, certain general officer
Of the D. S. Army, high in command there:
laid siege to the heart of the fair daughter OF
one OF our merchants. or as rumOr has IT, the
daughter became cnamOrcd OF the General
The heart Of the maiden was carried-not by
direct assault and storm, but by parallels and
regular approaches and perhaps a little treach-
cry within. The Generals attentions to the
lady became the theme Of speculation among
the ladies at their social gatherings and else
where, and so the pleasant story started out,
and ran the tell tale round to the effect that
the gallant son Of Mals had brought the lady
to terms of capitulatjon The lady had Meth
or great wealth or great social position to re-
commend her, but she had what is more potent
great personal beauty. The General was to
supply wealth and secure social standing, and
besides he had military reputation, which
was something
e TIE world waggcd on through summer and
winter, and brought the spring. The splendid
tr0usseau for the eXpeciant bride vas purchas
ed in Philadelphia, and brought home, and
then there was that sweet interval and pause,
filled only by the pleasant anticipatons of the
wedding day Alas for the course OF true
love. 1t never did nor would run smooth. "a
change came over the spirit of Loves dream,
IS enjoyed by the General and his aiianced and
beautiful conquest and looming events cast
shadows before" very terribly when one cloud
less day, recently, there arrived upon the scene
another lady, no less nor important parsonage
than she who already sustained he tender and
delicate relation of wife to the conqucring son
of Mars Then came an ugly denoucment for
all. The crest of the General j. S. \. fell;
the wife stormed; the wouId-bc bride wept;
'Pa" and Ma" were disconsoate and schock
ed the old ladies raised their hands and let
them fall with ''Wel. did you ever! Who
would have thought it = The elegant and
elaborate trosuscau was hid away, and awaits
another occasion, which we hope will terminate
more happily for all concerned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24

At the great fire in Cincinnati yesterday, the
Office Of Adams Express Company was burnt
out, but the money and most valuable packa
ges were saved There was $50, 900 insurance,
this will not cover the loss to the COMPANY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24

ADVENTURE WITH THE CANNIBALs. An
English Missionary, who describes life in New
Zealand in the last number of Hours at
Home, relates an incident that occurred to
him on one of the South Pacific Islands. While
on cruise, he touched at small island for
fresh food, fruit, and vegetables Of these he
obtained full supply, and was about leaving,
when chief asked him if he would like some
flesh food Says the missionary:
Thinking that doubtless they had hogs, I
said yes; he gave a quick glance around him,
as if he were looking for a messenger, and
singled out and called to fine young lad, ap-
pareutly about Is years of age. The boy came
and stood before him aud before I knew what
he was about to do, and having my back turned
TO him, looking at the fruit, &c, I heard the
sound as Of heavy blow, and looking quickly
round, found the still quiyering body of the
boy laid at my feet with the words ':Hevi ano
kai?'' Us that food sufficient for your
Horror stricken, denounced most bitterly the
deed, and leaving all the provisions behind on
the ground, returned sorrowfully on board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24

Mr.. c. G. Baylor, now in Washington,
writes to Senator Stewart, in favor of his plan
Of negro suffrage,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24

The repairs to the Winchester and Potomac
river railroad are fast approaching completion
to Winchester, Va. The track is now laid to
within two miles Of the town, and tits expected
the remaining distance will be completed by the
first of April EAt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24
Insurance.
~ I. THOMAS,

q I. THOMAS
NO. 70, PRINCE STREET,
Opposite TIE GAZETTE OFFICE
FIRE, MARINE
AND LIFE INSURANCE AGENCY.
Alexandria, Va.
Agent for the following first class BALTI
MORE COMPANIES:
MAYNARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
JOS. X. Minor, Tilos' T. E- nA,AbLEToE
THE M SSE5stSEEi AND MECHANICS FIRE
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ISAAC WILLIAMS, NJ CAMrHELL
TIE H IossSily FIRE 1rsuRAT ;t;;Sa COMPANY
G. HARLAN WILLIAMS, AND n:I'' ,l REESE
HOME S IHsURAncE COMPANY OF XIV HAvEg
cIas WILSON, D. R. stTTEaLrr.
SECURITY (MAR1EEy INsURANcE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK.
r. L. HAYDoCK, TIos. v. HjGDsALL
Policies of the above reliable companies. is
sued at this office, Immediately on application.
against loss or damage by fire, on all dcscrip-
tons Of property il the city or country, on terms
as favornblc those of any, o:her co!"p"ny o!
equal strength and responsibility.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURASGE CO.. OF n z.
Cash Assets, July !, lSG5.....,..........Sl3J $4,000
Annua! income in cas-. 3,tNVN
The dividends OF this company are larger in
amount for premiums paid, than in an Cy:a-
pany in the world.
All the profits arising from this i!0m"usc iulI.
arc ANN UALLY DIVIDED amongst the -
surcd.
Applications received at my office. 30 H.
Prince st. G. L. THOMAS Agent.
Dr. CHARLES W. CnAEcELLoN
NH l0-tf Medical Examiner.
TIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON
AND
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PoLICIEs ISSUED. PAYABLE Is GOLD. STEGIiNG
Or CURRENCY.
Shareholders personally responsible for All
liabilities Of the company.
All Directors JIust BE Shareholders.
Directors in New York:
+. Cottenet, Henry GrnneI,
Jos. Gaillard, Alex. Hamilton Jr..
L. NJ. Archibald, L. L Sandcrson.
H. B. ~ Consul.
Alfred Pcll, Resident Secretary.
Risks taken in the above desirable company
on all descriptions Of property, %t the loves,
current rates and policies issued payable !"
Gold. Sterling. or currency, by
HOOE & WEDDERBURN. Agents.
nov 3-tf Foot Of Prince st, AlcXa.. Va
EIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
The undersigned has been appointed ag~n,
WASHINGTON FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
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President Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24

There is much speculation as to whether the
President, will, OF will not, sign the Civil
Rights bill. "A few days VIII determine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24

The United States Consul atShef6eld, Eng
land, writes to the Department Of State, under
date Of March 6, 1866, that the steady increase
Of mortality among the cattle is creating a -seri-
Gus alarm. It has now extended to the sheep,
which is proof of its contagious character
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS joint reso-
luton was introduced in the Senate yesterday,
and referred to the military committee, to give
the same bounties to colorcd soldiers who were
slaves on the 10th of April, 1861, as to those
who were free The consideration of the re-
port of the committee declaring Senator Stock
ton, of New Jersey, legally elected was resum.
ed, the pending question being on the motion
of Mr.. Clark to declare him not so elected. A
very able debate ensued, and finally the ques-
ton was taken on Mr.. Clark's motion, and
resulted in its rejection-yeas 10, nays 81. The
question then required on the report of the
judiciary committee declaring that Mr.. Stock
ton was duly elected and entitled to his seat.
On thistle vote stood-ye 81, nays 20. On
the announcement of this result, MIR. Morrill,,
(rep., } of Maine, who bad paired off with Mr..
Wright, (dem. of New jersey, asked the
privilege Of recording Ibis vote. Mr., Stockton
Immediately arose, and announcing the clrcum-
stances under which Mr.. Morrill, had paired off
with MI. Wright, who was absent from the
city, asked that his Mr.. Stockton 81 vote might
also be recorded, which was granted. The
chair thereupon announced that the resolution
declaring Mr.. Stockton entitled to his seat was
adopted by yeas o, nays q. Mr. Creswell, of
Nd. voted in the negative. The Senate then
adjourned. The main features Of the proceed
ings of the House consisted in its action on the
loan BILL The committee on ways aud means
reported back the original bill which had been
referred to them, with certain amendments,
which are set forth in another place. MIR.
Hooper offered his substitute, noticed few
days ago, which was rejected. The bill as
reported by the committee, with the amend
ments, was then passed by yeas SO, nays So.
One OF the amendments invests the Secretary
circulation ten millions of dollars worth Of
ereenbacks within the coming six months, and
efter that at the rate Of four millions Of dollars
ners month. Another amendment gives the
Sseretary the right to dispose of the new long
inan nc what prices his JUG gment may dictate.
The biill TO reimburse Pennsylvania for wal
axnenass VAS also passed:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24

Omer Pacha is said to be writing life of
Alexander the Great; the Crown Prince of
Prussia is writing a history of the Electoral
Princes of Brandenburg; the King Of Greece
(Otho of Bavaria) is translating the "Iliad of
Homer" Louis, ex-King Of Bavaria, is at
Nice, giving the last touch to new volume of
poems; King john, of Saxony, has just pub
tlished the third and last volume Of Dante
Divinia Commedia, translated by himself into
German; and in Macmilian's Magazine for
February there is a fragment entitled ':Bolso-
yer Castle" by Prince frederic of Scheswig
Holstein. Since the Life of Caesar set the
fashion, royal authors are wonderfully plenty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-03-24

An extensive prevalence Of smallpox in va
rious parts of the South, AMI the facility with
which it spreads, renders it proper that the
people should everywhere avail themselves Of
the preventive against that dangerous conta
gion. Vaccination should be carefully attended
to- by every head Of family. :. IN
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~ r OC Z r I Z S =.

n ROCE r les.
VI
We are now receiving from New York, awcll
selected and full supply of GROCERIES,, IL
QUORS, &c, consisting in part Of Porto Rico,
Government Java, Maricabo and Laguira, and
Rio Cotlees, Gunpowder, Imperial Japan;
Young Hyson, and Black Teas, Porto Rico and
Cuba Molasses Ropes, Bed Cords, Brooms,
Painted and Cedar Ware Of all kinds, Wrap
ping Letter, Foolscaps Paper and Envelopes,
Kerosene, Linseed, and Sperm Oils and
all articles kept in q Grocery Store. These
goods have been purchased since the decline in
prices, and we offer them at the lowest market
rates. blackjack IL CO.,
NH 15-eo3t No. S, Maryland Ferry Slip.
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GOLD.

g. GOLD.
New YORK, March 24.-Gold l2e.