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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04
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gY JOHN H. PARROT, AUcTI0NEER.


COMMISSIONERS ALE.-Under author
y ity Of decree ofthe County Court of Alex
andria county, Va, rendered at the March
term, 1866, in tie suit Of seaton vs.: Rodgers Ct
al., the undersigned, Commissioners under said
decree will offer for sale to the highest bidder,
at public auction, on SATURDAY, 18th inst,
at noon, on the premises, the following desIr-
able real estate, viz: A Lot Of Ground at the
n E. corner Of Washington and franklin SIS,
fronting twelve feet on Washington street, ant
Running back seventy feet; also, another Lot OF
Ground of the same dimensions, adjoining the
last named Lot on the North-the whole form
ing the most valuable corner lot in that section
of Alexandria.
Likewise one undivided moiety of {. lot Of
ground, situated on the North side of Franklin
Street eighty six feet East of Washington street,
and frounting on Franklin street sixteen feet
and running back sixty feet-this lot being i'm
proved by frame dwelling.
GERMS OF 5SALE:-One-third Of the pur-
chose money TO be paid in cash. and the residue
in two equal instalments, at 6 and y months
VITA interest, the deferred payments to be evil
Genced by the bonds of the purchasers, till their
payment and the property to be resold at the
fisk Of the purchaser on default in complying
With The terms Of sale, or il the payment Of the
w:lole or any part Of The purchase money. Con-
vevancing snd stamps at purchasers cost.
S. Z. BEACH, co,,,,,,%
nv 2-eC5I G. S: MINER. oot1it 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

The Intelligence Office ior freed people n
Eie.apd,ia, sepol is It's operations ior Sac moctA
c.? A.s.il, showing that 24l applications lave
oeen made ior servants l46 freed people have
applied fol e.npioymeas lS4 we're furnished
with employment, and 1886 were received as
:c:s %. making contracts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04
TAUQUIER LAND FOR sALE!!

No. l. Near Salem, well enclosed, wooded and
watered, containing about 946 ACRES.
No 2 Near Salem, well enclosed, wooded and q
watered. Buildings good. Contains about 4i2
Acres.
No 3. Near Warrenton and upon Carter
Run. fine timber, several dwellings; containing
about 1900 Acres, and susceptible Of division;
No d. Near Wurrenton, heavily .hmbered
No s. In PRINCE WILLIAM, about u miles
from the Orange and alexandria Railroad, with
comfortable dwelling and out buildings in good
repair. Well enclosed, wooded and watered; =
Land of best quality, and confirms about 3oo
Acres.
Ms- TERMS REASONABLE. ,
Apply to R. r. SCOTT,
my 2-tf Atty at Law Warrenton, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

The }VaIrentop Sentinel scys :-'l4r l..
y. Gp,ita, who hs5 Jssn acting as Conductor
Oh the HTTarreatca Branch OF the 0. & y. IL.
z. since Tic clcsa of the ya., w:s discharged
on ticnday last: and Thomas e. Frcnkllna
who held the position before he wa', ,Tas a.,
noia,ed il his stead"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

The Bell Of the john Mitchell Circle Of the
Tenan Brotherhood, at the C9d Fellows Hall,
last night, was very nrmeIous.y attended, cn5
everything passed Off in highly satisfactory
manner The dancing was Kept up until near
ly Sunrise this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

E:ANt- IAILUPE-The Merchants I,atio.Gl
Ban. OF Washington failed this morning, iabil-
ties, It is stated, amounting 70 100000. This
Canl, y;t,s Government depository, and ne
notes are secured by U. S. bonds. It's circu,a-
zion vas !;lS0,0Q0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

5-s~ &c TIE ToTErs OF FAIRFAX COUNTY,
mos respectfully withdraw my name as con-
Gida:e Cor snertl, ct the election in luay next
. 60 this by The consent of friends Of myself and
,hos. of -.r. n! =, billar, and hope n friends
ill mite With ne in suppoi- of Mr. milan,
~nef>oy oul common interes. viii be served,
I'd hope ;oi. vii: have no cause o. rogre%. Sc
specially, .-or:' oJeC:ient servant
On d. JoIIiT POWELL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

5&S~.''c NE -!oraRs OF .7AIaEA.x Jou-'T'.--
.: held On he 18th nay, for he C!erEship OF
ii: COUNT Court, The Office now held b. me IS
Clo !: prc ZEN. " respectfully ask .2ouA support
With .lc assurance chez every, eiors shall pc
rGdc &c Satisfactorily conduct the affairs o. :i>e
Office ia. -:t!#] AZ: - F1rZEUG1-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

The residence Of DR.. John ". Ashby, on
South Fairfax street, vas entered by thieves
last night, who cut through the back window
and carried OF various house-furnishing arti-
clac
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

Willie Zimmerman, son of Mr.. H. +. Tim,
1aelm.5, furniture dealer in Washington, was
yesterday KILLED By falling, or being thrown
fHrom e horse he was riding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

re take pleasure in announcing the arrival!
at Georgetown, of the advance boats o. the
Cumberland coal fleet, which has been anxious
" expected since the resumption of navigation
on the canal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

1t Will be seen by notice in this evening s
Gazette that Nlilburn & Brother ere noU
prepared 10 furnish to the thirsty, cooling
1raughts of sparkling Soda Water, ileyoroi
with the choicest syrups.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

The alarm Ct fire yesterday evening about s
o'cloc..z IA; caused by the burning of the chin
ne7 Of the bakery of VIM. Metzger on Prince,
5ei,;ceA Royal and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

ATTENTION Is directed to the sale Of valuable
reel estate to take place 20 morrow, advertised
in to-day's Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

There were but thirteen nalris-c lccns>1 Is
sued in this county last nonIr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04
Il 6 A :
i 1895.
- TAYLOR =. Il
10 % Centre NIarktu la

No, q, Centre Marktv Jl-Ace
Are now receiving their third lAIge .)uTcha5@ OF
NEW DRESS GOODS, among 7'ricl arc O.
large and beautiful stock Of Worsi2d GEG Sill
Grenadines and fiernnnis, from 90 cents up 10
81. Is per yard
Also. a bca utiful stoc'- o. ~; u.s. ald
FRENCH JACONETGS and GTG1-ND' IS,
from ST. to Is cents per yard.
Mozambiques, Leno Cloths, y hit1, ground
Alpacas, Grape, IAartz Crepe Imperial, Beri.,
ges, Summer Poplins with MAN, c-.lcr w and
desirable Dress Goods.
MOURNING GOODS in iii he new .tyloa
and qualities, anG at low piices.
WHITE GOODS in Gerry Variety. ....,..
Also, a large and beratiful stoci: o. --lA.},:.sG
SILK and CLOTH WRAP. =, &c.
Hoop Skirts, Kid Gloves, Few I.Hllbu.,,
Edgings, &c, sc.
Washington, my .'-+E
~,Tr w ,p-Ivo go. - nv;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

y. =. corner of E;rG and Washing Ion S.,
info?r? the ladies md gen.le-n IN o. l2aA"" ~,
and ,,icinity that heir Sod. Fountains, l. nc
been thoroughly repaired and .esct fcr the 81 II
ne, are nov: supplying : su2oliot article Of
CAR3JE-C 11CIy GiS ITl--E?.
Their list OF newly prepare ed syiups comprises,
Lemon, Vanilla, Str.,wberry, 2aspberr.', Garsa
nar;la, O-cnse, t,in?2p2le; Ginger. :ITe9r', nd
iii others avc.' found at Soda Fountains.
Pure Drugs, Chemicals, and Fancy l-rticies
.lv:avs on hanc - my CT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

II III --s@fI5
The subscribers have received during +: ..
past few days 6, fine stock o.
NEW GOODS,
purchased Tor cash, end, we beliel e, very Chez.
= We take this occasion to express ,our, .l~n:-:
to our friends for the friendly and substantit
greeting they have given us since opening o.
doors.
We hope from time to time to make sucn -
nlrta and render it unnecessary for our citizen:
to 90 elsewhere to make their purchases.
! Ne extend cordial invitation to our frlent. :
both in town end country to favor us Witt
ell, or TO send us their orders. .T.--a.= sra
ag- OUR TERMS ARE CASH: -A
WILMER 8. SLAYMAKEE:
. .an 1T y E. corner King and Royel It.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

~ - HA.IICiI,
Tla,Gla.-ION4iiRIE G7AILo&,
30. S, 81. tsGph Street.
ALEXANDRIA,, -.
Jlosn'n; Trir1met. and made in the best :3an-
ny.' 20 octer, also Repairing end altering done
iOuic:. ard Neat.
ga Clothing let OH Aerd over three r:o4;rs
will be sold Cor rercirs. -, ~
: 70 RESPECTFULLY solicits q call rom hls OLD
patrons and friends of Prince William ana al
joining counties. [:p 23-6ml M r: -
TJIsR!IEG 70 EIVA ENglkE Item e n
branch Of our business, (incluling Carriage and
Wheel ctocS) from and alter this date re Will VII
oiiey our entire sock Of 3JILDEIsS gA az
LET MAKERS aGo JPaOLSTElxE ELS
HARDWARE n. cost, With expenses added. .
To dealers and others who, under the constant
fluctuations of the market, ere Unwilling to car.
rv heavy stocks, an excellent chance Is acre OF
rs-ed % buy small quantities at wholesale rates
JOHN r. EH"AISS & CO..
20, Pennsylvania aTenue, Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

IoR1 AMENDMENTS. In 7ieM of The f:cv
that the Abolitionlsts in congress have propo-
sed some eighty oGd e:lcndments to tho Con
sttution, facetioUs fellow, in ::-eRtacky, offers
the ANNEXED amendments TO- lie consideration
Of the Constitution thinkers:
|. Every freedman shall! rave burcIu or
himself, witi q looking glass or vhe -o3, il re
wants It.
.. Every freedman shal! have : 2ec.e.aIy.
3. Every reed boy or gil shall hG;'o {; ";'rc-
robe
I. Every }reeG child shall nave e'eTyta::as
It cries Tor.
5. White people. TAethe' :,to3 .: ?ot, :',1St
BEHAVE themselves
6. All people OF every cc!o:: o-caps ed,
must rote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

%i-s' ~ ere authorized 10 announce ATTE-iW
= 3?1Ex IS candidate FOR inc 5he.iIalt.T OF
->airSny count, a. the ensuing election, Which
s'k2c place Gu ,:hrrsda.r, Icy 2'th. ap Ste
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

il 70 az sl,lhc,izec 70 announce Captain
JkI's .JrguABr IS 8 candidate FOR the o: :ce
o. sheriff o. this county. election 2itn OF THIS
mon, n, C,lv.} mT2-to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

TIE OLDEST CnURc1-.--'e Oldest osI;4f1l
no7- e::isu;ag in this corntl- Is o.o re-? Saith
ielG. Isle of Wight county, Ts. It VS. bull
in the reigu OF Charles :, setvecn .c.lc years
1880 aaN 1885. The BRICK and lime acc tin
ber 7-e7e imported from ,laglara. The timber
is English oak. an. IT'S iraweC Ia !Gns!anG.-
The structure is OF brick, es'ec.aC il tne mo-,
substantial manner. Tae l.,crtar has lccome
50 hardened that it will STRIFE iGe in collision
will steel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

81 Rev. 9. u 1-lcCAalPBELL, Pastor elect
Of the first Presbyterian Church, vii! preach
in thai Church o. Sunday morning at - . clock,
.Ad in the evening al h&lf-past seven o'clock.
InT PIT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

~ ~. -. ?I,eEJ IT.. - E:?!!5-! -.
c---OUsa AT AJCTTC2y.-0n MCNHk :!
morning, the 7th, e. Il O CLOCK, or the he
premises prem : Shall Ole iorr srlo a -
iOUSE' on flashing .on, bet~oen Wolfe :Ad
wilkes streets two storos hi,f, ccnfelni1. toat
1~ocu'e n, lt1se on tae !ot, which ras car )
fonr vocrs TO .v.!. OIL s&.ne tLrins as noT paid
w me. or caA purchss the scDl- CT r. son; ole
~! ~ 49,; nv .-2.*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04
y. EN- E II s Il.
! I!.HTVED.

CC,eimer :Nao2. 2 Cahil!: I!!or:i7, Baltimore,
&c :. Nneat
Sch7. Norah, Garrison, Few York, .:2iaatt;;s
% Iooe e WeGccrburn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04
uONE7ARY-6 CONNER CZAL.

Money and stocks remain without change
There is q continued stringency in the money
,,arket, and but little enquiry for securities
n.na transactions in Southern Bank Notes, es-
necially the notes of the banks OF this State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

.|I5E ME.AE. e.. -Supply, to-day, cei.' and
equal to ,he ccraand. tShad, S22. rs per hundred.
:errns SC per thousand; ofTsl fish still scarce
and high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

.3IcEIoND, ;:TA-3uiidirg S JcDg carried
Oh l1ore rapidly tam mcs Expected. 3:air ST.,
iG.cil pres ent appear noes, H be 2uite Oh ne-:-
" b4ilt u during tie sun!.nor, via c!fss OF
houses mach superior to tie -lcCsaa pu-n5 l.
IA.pril, 1865, 50 tue appearance Of tie city "ill
be much improved: the same thing H.&y be
said o. Gary street. aud Of chc building oi. cross
streets between lain End Cary street,; CHER
paris OF tie city Of less note rla rot lie fully &C.
bull for wears to core. Thee are, ioweFer,
may new buildings .irishet cnd being 1rlit or
side OF the burn district 50 tina: by tle I'LL,
Richmond I'll probably have e: :Hcny houses
as she lad before the Sc OF ApTl, 1863, and
cer.aialY OFF, much superior quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

: Esq: o-J..I-,..,,.{ SCAR cJ-asJ :: IDS
- Shoulders aud Breast pieces, 10: sale low 81
s.......s..- JOSEPH :, @A.l' =
feb 26-ti Corner Prince anC /: 1t streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

F1,,L I2.EEGG The marke. during the '!eelz
he 'lighe. g.ade3 il gcoG enquiry. TIE re-
ceipts Of wheg5 ar5 lig1t, but corn is coming
toward. no. freely and T,a notes decline ia
Drices Of a5c Groceries and provisions &c un"
changed. Seeds 9ul}. Butter sld Igas have q
;cwlwnrt. tendency
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

- Daily expected cargo o: :. ne S, ~
Tor sale Oh arrival by
my I'm - cEIN - y w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

;J3t,'l n .1cC: r 60. ircsh supply OF , -
: n,l% END HC@S rem .IouGoan county, "a
.. -. SHERWOOD,
ny, onr Cnnrn cnd St Ecln ST..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04

C,ITULtr"GN, ',T..N.?G:IL- Il, $entl?r.G4l 20
- has be3n gagged in active business 10" some
time, desires 10 procure situation in >le.:SnCElG
as clerk or otn 2rv'ise. EnGrir. at this c:Ico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-04
EE YOUR MONEY
(fN e -iOUN NUN II J ~"
- 4. = - -
OH. TILES :HAVE, REIURNGDl
HEAD QUARTERS FOR The SEASON
2E-EsTABLIsEED AT IHE 'oLD GTA.;D,"
81. TO. 100, KING STREET.,

HEAD QUARTERS FOE The SEASON
2E-EsTABLIsEED AT lHE 'oLD GTA.'D,"
ia. no. LOO, KING STREET.,
,CI2IOly WATERMAN, Pror31-.ror.
IIavinG no IDEA of leaving Alexandria, an.
now prepared, with G Jul and complete assort-
ment Of CENTS AND BOYS CLOTHING
Of the latest styles and Dest manufacture, to fill
al ofde.1 at prices that defy competition. This
- not all, ,faS better suits of clothing can Re
procured ct the odd Stand" for less money
than at any ctlar establishment ii tho city it IS
equally trae, respecting Gents Furnishing
Goods in 3ncrIl, Dlet0 assortment of which
is now being received.
The ,ct-cii5 C the sold Stsnd," citizens, So
icurneis, and the public ct large are cordially
crd f.ctorna!l iavitcd TO call and verify Uhe
t.uth of the above Seeing is believing."
,.-.....- SIMON WATERMAN,
,tp l6-st 1Co Kin, stree.
7*17aE.JIAly zJRO,HH-TIE"EEOO2.
Il ,EOEN IITCHELL CIRCLE e ~,
GRAND BALL. -E--
On THURSDAY EVEN ING, NAY I'd, :
Grand Bal! will be given b. the John -;lltcheIl
Circle ST the ITenian Brotherhood, 1T CAD tel-
lows Eiall on Columbus street.
Tickets S1.CC, admitting Lady' end Gentle
me-,
roMaIITl.:.. o. ARRANGEMENTS.
O. --IUGx.;T, D. q. F1JRLoEG.
N.~H. QyI::.N, A.. E. HARLOW.
j. Erayi;s, H. b..
i'Loo1 MANA G-3S.
e. -: 1ll..;o.:::, !. C1RAuER, y. EoHoNEi.
M 9S-tI
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1866-08-16
sSGendlity.

The ways OF Sthe world. are Gutions,
aye. past. finding out. Some men are
polite beeauss they dare not be .Notffer:
wise some are courteous, because they
iiimk it Conventional, and feat the con.
.snciety; others are gen
leel because they have sacquired its for.
muin By the accident of decent parent.
age, which admitted Them to- the priv
.ileges Of decent people. \ e
But.how rare d thing II, is to meet
the polite, courteous gentlemani One
who never forge,s his humanity !, who
estimating himself properly. while he
never forgets his own self respect, never
-oppressss others with IL. - : z = = > ,.
Vanity, let. its source Be what il
may, Is an evidence Of weakness Il
|nninsns man, and robs wonan o
tha, charm, TO which all others are par,
lor trifles. -" =
The folly of fools is generally mos
strikingly, ilius,rated by their supposinl
all tbs rest Of the wofidsiooIs bot them
selves--as a dtunken mar, sees. efery
body else groriot.sly drupls ,snd. reelipl
about hirh--he never bends. while boil
sides Of the stresi are bowing TO him
1 and the pasements are leaping up !
4 k5. him. .Gentie ndnnsrs are a teite
sisa ofgeatle birth tias any pedigree.
+. 'is.5Sr,F Colombia Potrfot,
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1866-08-16

espf The rose u Ftofida, the mos.
beautifu1 offowsrs, emits no fragrance;
The bird Of Paradiss. tho haadsornsst
o. ssFds, gives no sohg lirs cypress. Of
Greece. che finest Of trees, Yield. no
lstsis ~ ~
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1866-08-16

or n,emorandum of sale of any goods
OF merchandise, stocks, ,bohds, notes OF
hAnd, for each noie oi.rnsmotandam of
sale, 10 cents. SO 81 !
Conveyance or Deed of Gfdat.---s
Whore the confederation orvalue dpes
not exceed $500, so centss $500 To-
'el,6 ,600S 1edcllar and for every addi
siousl S5 90, or -Tactional part thereof
IN excess Of 81 900. so cents.
Eatry Of Goods.--At custom house,
no, exose1ing in value 81 90, IS CENT? :,
from 600 40 $500, 90 scents exceeds
ing $6eos I dollar; for The witHdrAwai
of goods from bonded warehouse, 50'
ccf.ts. cts. - - 4 s z = - ~
S Friction Matches-Or lucifer match,
81. made ID part Of wood, in packages
Of 100 or less, I cent when IN parcels
or packages containing more than 100,
and not r'ore than 200, each parcel or
package, 2 cents, and for every addition.
al or fractional part thereof, l cent for
wax tapers, double the rates herein i'm
posed upon Fiction matches. / cent.
: Ledse.-Where rent.is $36Q. Or less,
so cents; where the rent exceeds $500,
for each additional 5000, or fraction in
excess Uf $500, so cents ,; assignment
of a lease, same stamp as original, and
additional stamp upon lhe.value or con.
sideration of trsnsfer,' according to the
rates Of on deeds (See Conveyance.)
Manifest Eatry+Cleardnces-Of car.
go Of Vessel for foreign port, if tonnage
does lot exceed 800 tons, 81; from
800 to geo, So; exceeding Goo;$5
Meats, Fish, Fr1its, Sauces, Jstiies,
fe.-For ,anaupon every can, bottle,
or other single package, containing
meats, fish, shell>fsh fruits, vegetables,
sauces, syrups, prepared IN nstard, jams
or jeIliet. contained therein, packed or
sealed, made. prepared and sold, or Of
fered FOR sale, or removed for consImP>
ton in the United States, on or after
the lst day u October; 1906, when
such can, bottle, or other single, packs
age, With lis contents, shall exceed two
pounds in weight, for every additional
pound or fractional part, cent.
Aortgdgeor or Personal Bo,eis.-Giv~
en- as security for payment Of any def
mite sum, from 800. 10 $500, so cents :;
exceeding $500, and not exceeding 81.
600, 81. For every additional $500,
2 2t f fEsssgopsls paIs thereof in excess Of
S5oo, ,nity cent?; PROVIDED, that upon
each and every assignment OF transfer
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1866-08-16
The Anderson Prisoners.

that the prisoners, Messrs. Stowers, j. @.
and r. Keyes and Byrem, had been re>
moved from Castle Pinckaey, and mems
TONED that we had reason to believe
that they were sentenced 10 be confined
in the Dry Tortugas for life, The fol
lowing official orders confirm our state-
tnent; AsE
b WAR DEPARTMENT, \
ApJuT4sf GssERAL's s OrFIcr. g.
WAsslsoros CIrT, July 23, '68.
Ordered, That lhe sentences TO be
hanged, in: the cases Of Francis Gaines
Showers Jamss Heyes, Rebsrt
Keyes, and Elisbua Bytem, citizens Of
Georgia and South Caroline, be conf
muted 10 imprisonment foF life at the
rTorlugas:
Maj: Ges. sicklss,' Uuited s.atestol-
dnteers, commanding The, Department
Of the Carolinas, viii. cause. the above
named prisoners tosbe transported TO
the ,Tortugas, and turned over 10 the
commanding officer there, who win car
ry 1his. order into, effect: :, ..
: - by order Of The I1esident.
-(signed) E. D. TOWNSEND.
Z. Assistant TAdntant General. d,
F Ha,ss DEr'T oFjTHE CkRoLISas. ?
ChABLEsTos, s. c., August 2, 1906.
Official: J.. w. CLOUS,
1st Lieut.. 9th U. s. Infantry and
"A. A A. G.. *.
- ORDER FROM GEN. sIcKLEs.
-HtADo'ks DEp'T ofrRE CARoLiNAs, !
,GnARLEsfos, S. g., Lhy 2e, 1865.
I Special Orders No. 40. =
III. In obedience TO the order Of the
President, dated War Department, Ad.
mtahi Generals Office, Washington, D.
O., July f3, 1860, prisoners Francis
Gaines Showers, james G. keyes, Rob
ett- Kepes and Elisha Byrern, will be
transferred to the Torugas. sBrevet
Lieut.. Col. w. w. Sandef6, Captain
9th Upited States Infantry, With a
guard of, one ne7nonScomHIissione officer
and-six priYates of the same Regiment
wilLtake charge of tlfe priseneFsnarned
embark them Oh board the United
Staiea steamer :" Newberne, and pro
,ceed 10 their destination. Upon hi.
arrival at the Tortugas. Col. Sander
mandi6g officer al that place, procuT
:, the proper receipts, and then returl
q with his guard without delay, &c -thi
place, for which purpose the Quarter
4 master's Departments will furnish ,th
necessity transportation. - &'>',.-.'i,
J BY rommand of >, = ". " - =
r Mai. Gen, D.. E!sIcKLEses ,
r. lSigneds -, =. = X -; -
4 d.. w. ECIous, 4st, Lieut.. 9th y.
Infantry aud 5. A. A., g. : < -
n HEApaks Qep,r ofsTHE OABolrN4t
|, GnARLssroS sc, Aug Q, ] 500, :,
4 = Qficiais * j.; WaCEOUS,
/. Ist. Lieut.: eth g. s: Infantrg an
7 A. A.. A.,GS ~. :, So =. s2ss.--
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Prisoners, of War, Federal and Con:
- -. 2. .sfederate. z -. :.

: "a In, reply Ito a. resolution Of the
House Of Representatives" says tho
Washington UnionS Of Tuesday,
:" cailiog upon the, Secretary OF
War ifor the number Of prisopers Of
either side hold and died during the
war. hesmakestthe following report -. = I
Number of Unioh-pGsoners South, 260$
90; number of rebel pfisoners North,
2oo, GOO, pu,nber Of Union prisoners
died; 2e ;575,; number Of rebei prison
ers dieds &c .436:" f. =. >! =. =
= Commenting upon this. statement, :.
(which in view OF. its source may be 'rs,
tgarded as ofScial, The Petersburg Index
tSays,:A ,>Et g. - So - X. :, -
| :" After al the !, bsrbari,ies OF Ans
ldersonville. and Salisbury, SafIern naH the
1 hired pe5dry with which -Wirtz was
murdereds with-aH the onbounded ap-
| pliances for, haalIh, comfort and. cure
| which the humane, Christian, ,Ienlight
ened and civilized North possessed {;
4 with allthe utterly infamous character
eof Washington icial,testimony where
',rebsls are concerned with every mo-
4 tive for, with constant, practice Of, and
| unblushing no,oriety in. falsifying re.
teords TO suit their case, what are the
- oa. of asi,o ,ooo Union prisoners; d Q, !, i
I22, 500 died. Out Of 100000 Con
fedeiate prisoners, 26.50o died. The
Union pfisoners exceed the Cenfedera,,
prisoners 81. l.ooo; ys. t,hs death
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Ry1 a Clyde, New York, ~idower.
.wi.h 'seven children, WAS recspslS mar.
'ried. "a . .Reehe.lef v ttos vith iss.---.
Bod psf,ies wess j9uoreat Of The Others
,hasinR children. sN IT..s
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Maj. Gen. D.. EsIcKLESSz

-. W. CLora. lst, Lieut.. Oh u. 8!
Infantry aud 5. A. a.,G. : - -.
Il HEApaRs Qepsr oF.TnE OARol1N4s,
GnARLssroS, s. C, Aug ., ] s66, =,
- Officials * j.: WaCLOUS,t .
lst. Lieu: 9th: o. S. Infautrs and
A. "a A.,G,'SSss.. :. {. ~. q =. s2e.-.E