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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-23
DRY GOODS GOODS, FANCY, &c.

ID EMoyAL
CHARLES w. GREEN,
DEALER IN
FANCY,
-. DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, &c.
would respectfully call attention to his
... REMOVA
from No. 10, North Fairfax street. Mansion
House Building, to the NEW STORE, just
completed
NO. G6 KING STREET,
(Betwecn Fairfax and Royal strects.)
Many thanks to my feliow-citzens for tho
very liberal patronage bestowed upon me, and
trust, by continued Application to business, with
Il disposition to accommodate, to merit their
confidence and further patronage. Special At
tcntion given to
DRESS TRIMMINGS,
RIBBONS, HOSIERY,
GLOVES, CORSETS.
HOOPSKIRTS, &c.
Would call attention to stock Of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
such as Coll rs Cuffs, Handkcrchicfs, Soclio,
Suspendcrs, Cruvats, Shirts, Drawers, sc.
With increased facilities for the transaction Of
business, hope to be able to supply the wants
Of Dealers.
ytzSy"All Goods warranted as represented. Or
dcrs from the country respectfully solicited
CHARLES ". GREEN,
no It. 6S King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-23

HOUSE TO LET AND FURNITURE FOR
IL SALE.-A small three-story BRICK
SE-moderutely rnished-siLuated N a
pleasant part Of the city. Apply to
GEO. f. WHITE,
nov lG-tf 50 and 81, Cameron st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-23

FARM4E n P2K Pf1Eos s4EE aF6ReE,s CO.. MD.
viii be sold at private sale, TIL REE HUN
DKED AND THIRTEEN ACRES OF LAND
improved by a comfortable Dwelling and all
necessary Out Buildings, situated sevcn miles
from Washington City and five miles from the
ferry opposite Alexandria. For TERMS, &C.,
enquire of HOUGH q TOLSON,
aug 2O-tf Cor. Prince and Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-23

EOR SALE.-A FARM in Culpeper county,
, two miles from Brandy Station on the o.
6 A. r. f., and lying on Mountain Run, con-
tanning 800 acres, with a Dwelling House, Barn
and other out houses. There is a Grist NJ LII
within Of :. mile OF the farm. Possession CIV
ell lst of January, 1867. Price $4,000 cash.
Enquire of G. G. SMOOT 81 SON.
seu26-tf Alexandria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-23

LOR RENT.-Two STORES under the Man.
L sion House Hotel also, DIV ELLING Gss
HOUSES-two suitable for large families, EG:aa Gl::aa
or boarding houses, and others of smaller capa-
city. And on Union street, convenient to the
railroad. TWO LARGE YARDS, suitable for
the lumber, coal, wood, or plaster trade. En-
quire of JAMES GREEN,
Tvs IF So Prince street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-23
ALEXANDRIA. October 18th: 1866

BRENT g. WATTLEs, p. @. no lO-law4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-23

E7OR SALE-A Two Story 3 r / G K s}.#A
L D w Z L I N G, with Water and eA#. De-.
Gas, in desirable location. For further partc-
ulars enquire at this Office. aug 9-tf
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02
A Striking Extract.

Senator Cowan, of Pennsylvania, is a
Republican who has not bid adiue to his
senses; in his late speech, referring to the
Negro Rights Bill, he forcibly and pointed
ly says:
"It would inevitably produce conflict
between the State and National Govern
ments. No one could tell where it would
stop. Let no one delude himself, in these
revolutionary times, that it would stop at
any limit. If this was intended as reme-
dy for the wrongs of the emancipated Afri-
can, it was no remedy at all, and to hold it
up to the world as such was delusion and
asnare. Mr., President, such q law cannot
be enforced, it is not suited to our ma
chinery of government. Who ever heard of
Furnishing a Statejudge for deciding against
the constitutionaIify of q law of the United
States? In the fall blaze Of the nineteenth
century, it is proposed to substitute an in
dictment for writ of error Mr.. Presi-
dent, the slavery amendment must be of a
most potent character, when it elevates q
negro to the same position as an ambassa-
dor extraordinary from Great Britain. or
from all the Rnssias. have no other
word for this bill than an atrocity. It is
an atrocity, and so it will be stigmatized
and handed down to the latest generations
if we pass it. Mr.. President have anoth-
er objection to this bill. 1t establishes the
Office of public prosecutors, who are to be
appointed by the President, and paid out
Of the peoples money for acting as spies
against them. What is the character Of
this officer? He is so nearly allied to a
thief that it is difficult to distinguish be-
tween them There is scarcely an attorney
in the United States who would be guilty
Of acting as spy or informer to bring bus
mess to himself.
1t is enough in this nineteenth century to
make man tremble for the fate OF consti-
tutional government. / much fear that
some United States Judge. actuated by
avarice, party feeling, or other motives,
may draw in and monopolize all the bust
ness ofthe State courts"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02
The Mobile Cathedral

The Mobile Register gives the following
history of the cathedral Of that city, which
has remained incomplete for many years,
but which it is now contemplated to finish
in style of architectural magnifcence
worthy Of the original design
The Mobile cathedral was founded by the
late Bishop PORTER, by whom the corner
stone was laid in the year. 1889. It was
begun on the principle of making it an edi-
fee worthy Of its sacred uses-not a fimsy.
temporary structure, but one that should
endure for future generations. This princi-
| pie has been steadily acted upon. The
funds available for it's erection have not
been squandered in hurying it to hasty
completion, but have been deroted to carry
out the original design slowly and steadi-
ly building up it's solid foundation and
massive walls, until exhausted, when the
work would be suspended until further
means could be obtained.
Old residents of the city will remember
this seemingly ftful but really steady and
consistent progress by which the building
was brought to its present state of advance
ment, between the years 1889 and 1850.
On the Sth of December, 1850, it was con-
sccrated by Bishop Reynolds, of Charles
ton, South Caroline, assisted by Bishop
PORTER, Of the diocese of Mobile, and four
other prelates. "a.
Since its conservation, the improvements
made on the building and grounds have
consisted mainly in the stuccoing and
painting Of the exterior of the edifce, en-
closing the square with an iron railing and
the construction of new windows since the
great explosion Of 1865, together with the
completion of the affairs and some other
work on the interior--the cost of all which
improvements Since 1861 has been about
twenty thousand dollas. We are unable to
state the entire expenditure upon the build
ing since its foundation.
The original plan, drawn by the late Viii
liam S. Anderson. Esq, contemplated the
erection of two square towers-one at the
northeastern, the other at the southeastern
angle of the building each to be surmount-
ed by a dome and cross. This plan has
been superseded by that of the Messrs.
Foley, very inadequately described above.
Bishop Quinlan intends, at an early day,
to appeal to the laity of his diocese, and to
the well-known liberality Of the people of
Mobile, of every denomination. for the
means of completing the cathedral, accord
ing to the grand and imposing design of
Messrs Foley Il Son. 1t will then be an
edifce, of which not only worshippers of
the same faith With Bienyille and Chat
eauge-founders of the city--but all the
people of Mobile may be proud.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

gea. One "Judge Underwood" who was
once expelled from Virginia for general
and who now holds Federal
Judgeship in that State, recently under
took to decide that he knew more about
the Presidents peace proclamation than
the President knows himself. Having de-
cidcd that the proclamation did not restore
the writ Of Habeas Corpus, an order from
the Attorney General gave him better in
formation on the subject.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

The WAY TUE REVENUE is RAISED.
First, they ascertain Jour business. That
is taxed. Then they find out how much
you earn every month, and that's taxed.
Then they find ont all about 'your profits,
and on that they lay their tax, Then they
MANAGE to get some tax on what you owe.
Next comes what they call income, and
that's taxed. Then ifanything is left, the
preacher calls around and gets it to sustain
the church and convert the heathen
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02
Tie Civil Rights Bill id Tennessee.
TIE LAW nor TO BEoBEyEp on kEsrserEp.

l r. | 3 4 i ! ~ q q 3 e q
TIE LAW NOT TO BEoBEYEn on REsFeeTEp.
The Memphis Argus ofthe l4th makes
the following interesting report:
There was an animated discussion before
the Criminal Court yesterday, between At
torney General Wallace aud Messrs. Sale
and Chalmers on a legal point involving the
civil rights bill just passed by the United
States Congress. Some free persons OF
color in this city have been indicted Tor
keeping tipping houses and billiard saloons.
both Of which are prohibited by the statutes
Of the State are annnled, since they make
distinction between the free persons OF
color and white citizens; that the recent law
of Congress is now the supreme law Of the
land, etc.
Attorney General Wallace, on the other
hand, contends that in all matters pertain
ing to the internal polity Of the State the
acts efthe State government are thepara-
mount laws oftheland: that the Congress
of the United States has no authority ITO
lcgslate legitinatey over the subjects now
before the court, as the States havaneyer
transferred to the United States Congress
jurisdiction over subjects pertaining to the
domestic regulations and internal polity;
that's to say, aall powers not, delegated to
Congress ore reserved to the States pspec-
lively" -Il
Shall we have o test Of their famous "eiy-
il rights bin. here in Memphis l,yi the ar
rest and imprisonment Of our Attorney Gen.
for the acts of Congress"
Attorney GensEW allace enIphaticaly de-
clared that he wouldneither obey nor respect
aiaw so paipatly viotative ofthe rights Of
each State tohgisilate ON all subiectso ia
State character, land one which ] The
General Government neither has, mgr
can have, under, the delegated pow
ers OF our constitution, any Legal
control. The question is important, and
we are sure the Attorney General, will not
shrink from any responsibility which full
discussion Of this question mayrinvolve.-
Having been a Union man through the
whole war, Gen. Wallace cannot be assailed
by the Radicals as 81 rebel in disguise"
Besides, his whole heart is in the proper
decision of the question, and we sincerely
trust he, and all Of US, will soon have an
opportunity, through his fundamentally,
of having decision from the Supreme
Court,of the United States upon the COZ
stitutionality of the civil rights bill.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

''aDTRD.-0n Tuesday, April 24th, Of
pneumonia, at his residence in this place,
WILLIAM II. H.. DRowS, aged 53 years
The deceased was native of New
York, but a resident Of Alexandria for the
last eighteen years. He leaves to mourn
his loss several small children. who but.
short year since, were deprived Of the ten
der care of q fond mother. This last sad
blow leaves them orphans indeed.
Peace to his soul.
HsA. New Orleans papers copy,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

Bay A gentleman just returned from the
North informs us that on a bell in Jersey
City he, read the following inscription
s'This bell was taken from the plantation Of
Jefferson Davis Columbus Sun.
There can be no objection to the
labelling of things, in order to know where
they came from only the custom onght to
extend TO silver spoons, pianos, watches
and little things Of that sort.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

Too Coop TO BE Losr.-When General
Butler was recalled from the Department
of the Gulf aud superseded by General
Banks in the command of New Orleans,
the Mayors Office was rendered to him to
take his congo Of such persons as felt desi-
rous Of paying their respects previous to
bis departure. Among them were several
Hibernian ladies', with their babies, who
came to shake hands with the General
One Irish woman handed her baby for a
kiss, and taking the General by the hand
addressed him as follows: .EGood bye
General; I'll say this for ye-that ye niyer
stole anything from me, Good bye, Gen
erai"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02
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A New METHOD OF SHoErNG HoRsEs.-
A Paris blacksmith has invented new
system Of shoeing horses. Instead of the
shoe being placed on the hoof and burning
its own resting place, the ontside Of the
hoof is cut away around the foot to the
depth Of half an inch this leaves a ledge
into which the shoe FITS, and is then flush
with the frog, which just touches the
ground, instead of being raised, as of old,
by the shoes. The advantages of this are
that the foot is little pared, and that in
stead of o heavy shoe the animal is shod in
what are little more than racing Plates
The advantages claimed by the'inventor
are that the horse never slips that the
shoe allows the foot to expand naturally,
and that it lasts as long and is as cheap as
the old plan.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02


WIFE-There is no combination of let.
tiers in the English language which excites
more pleasing and interesting associations
in the mind Of man than the word WIFE
IT presents to the minds eye cheerful
companion, o disinterested adviser, nurse
In sickness. comforter in misfortune, and
an ever affectionate companion. 1t con-
jures up the image of lovely woman who
cheerfally undertakes to contribute to your
happiness, to partake with you the cup Of
veal or woe which destiny may offer. The
word wife is synonymous with the greatest
blessing, and we pity the unfortunate wight
who is compelled by fate's severe decree to
trudge along through life's dull pilgrimage
without one.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

neAs "slother, ] should't be surprised if
our Susan gets choked some day"
''Why, my SOM" =
Because John Wipsy twisted his arms
around her neck the other night, and if she
had not kissed him to let her go, he woald
have strangled her."
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02
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1a- A timid fellow, who, on being chal-
lenged to fight duel, was informed that
he had the privilege Of selecting weapons,
time, place, &c, said he should prefer ''pis-
tolls and mile"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

sTATEOFLOUIsIANA, DISTRICT Court
PARISH or RApIpEs. >April Goth, 1866
A FINAL ACCOUNT Of the Estate of
"A JANUS SIMPSON, having been filed at
this Office, all.whou1it doth or may con-
Germ, arc hereby notified to show cause
within ten lftl1 days, why the same shall
not be approved and homologated, andthe
Administrator discharged.
B. B. BURGESS,
may2-9t Dept'y Clerk,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

MS~ What is the difference between the
Mexicans and Fenians? One wants to get
rid Of their Max-a-million --the other wants
a million Of Macks.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

GsF An Irshman, who, with neighbour,
had inst landed from an emgrant ship, no.
ticing a brass button ON the side walk, he
picked it up, and turning to the other, ex-
claimed!
"See here, Janis, what a fine country
this is where you git guineas, wild handles
to EN-.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

Ne, The following was posted about the
city of New York last week:
Wanted, for the Fenian army, 100000
pair Of patent leather boots, of the O'Ma-
honey Killan style. Samples to be sub
mitted at the Union square mansion, before
st. Patrick's day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

sD- The people of the North seem ap
prehcnsive that both the cholera andithe
hog disease are at their doors. The only
remedy with which we arc acquainted is to
keep clean and cat no pork.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

let us make every effort we can onproper
principles to restore the relations which
existed between the Federal Government
and the States.
THANK God that peace is restored. /
thank God that our brave men can return
to their families and homes and resume
their peaceful avocations, I thank God that
the baleful planet of fire and blood which
short time ago was ia the ascendant, has
been chased away by the star of peace. and
now that the star of peace is suspended in
the Heavens, let MS cultivate the earth and
the relations ofpeace, and all those asso-
Citations which are appointed to men in
peace. The time is not far distant when
we can have political millennium and a
political jubilee. and when we ca,, proclaim
to all the nations of the earth that We are
again a united people. and that we have
triumphantly passed through our third or
deal; have peace at home and the power to
bid defiance to all the world | Loud Cheers
Remember one thing, gentlemen, that in
my past life, through slsnderers may mis-
represent me, none can say that | ever de-
ceived or betrayed him. II will be for you
to see in the future who will redeem all his
promises, and who will be the most faith
fuI. ,:ea 49,.
] thank you, gentlemen for the compG-
ment you have paid me. a 3.i.i
-~--~-o~~-~N>->~~~~~
Kissing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

A PUNGENr SERMON. jerome, in
one of his sermons, gave q rebuke to the
women Of his day, which has seemed to
be SO apropus to our own, that it is circu-
lated just now in Paris quite universally
"Ah! I shall tell you who are the wo-
men that scandalize Christians. They are
those who daub their cheeks with red, and
their eyes with black-those who plaster
their faces too white to be human, remind
ing us of ols-those who can not shed a
tear without its tracing a flrrow on the
painted surface Of their faces-whose ripe
years fail to teach them that, they are
growing old those whose head dresses are
made Of other peoples hair-those who
chalk wrinkles into the counterfeit present
ment Of youth, and those who affect the
demeanor of bashful maidens in the pres
ence Of troops of grandchildren.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02
SUBSCRIPTION FUND
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCLOSING
THE CEMETERY AT, ,PINEYILLE.

THE Vesty Of ST.. JAMES Church,
i Alexandra, earnestly appeal to the
public, more especially to parties having
relatives and friends whose remains are de-
posted in the Cemetery, to aid them by
subscriptions to purchase lumber TO have
the Cemetery inclosed.
Funds will BIO thankfully received by
Major Fred Seip, or the Treasurer
HENRY ST. JOHN.
May 2, 81.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

GIVE HIM A CHANCE.-A wide-awake
minister, who found his congregation going
to sleep one Sunday before he had &lirly
commenced, suddenly stopped and exclaim-
ed: "Bretheren, this isn't fair; it isn't giving
man half a chance. Wait till get along
a piece, and then if ! Amt worth listening
to, go to sleep: but don't go before got
commenced; give man chance"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

be- A somewhat Juvenile dandy said to
a fair lady, don't you think my mousta-
ches are becoming"
"Well sir, they may be coming, but they
have not yet arrived"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

na. A young lady Of California recently
broke her neck, while resisting the attempt
ola young man to kiss her. This furnishes
a fearful warning to young ladies.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02
For Clerk Of the Court.

e3a We are authorized to announce
JOHN w. HICKMAN
AS candidate for Clerk Of the District
Court Of the Parish Of Rapides at the
ensuing election.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

n~ Why are pretty women like barking
dogss Because they show their teeth and
don't bite. -
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

III O n L @ HI
r HAVE, in my pen, THREE COWS
i AND CALVES, owner not known
One is a Brindle Cow, one Black and
White, aud the other Red Dun all three
branded A. s.
The owner can have them on proving
property and paying charges.
1. ABADIE,
m2-lt. Pinsyille, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02
Kissing.

People aoW kiss; yet not one in hun
dred knows how to extract bliss from love.
ly lips, no more than they, know how to
make diamonds out of charcoal. And yet
it is easy-at least for us First know
who you are to kiss. Don't make mis-
take, though amistake may be- good thing.
Don't jump up like a trout for a fly, and
smack woman on the neck. on the ear, on
the corner of her forehead, on the end Of
her nose, or knock off her water lall. The
gentleman should be q little the tallest.
He should have clean face, kind eye, a
mouth full Of expression, Don't kiss eve
rybody. Don't sit down to it; stand up.
Need not be anxious about getting into a
crowd. Two persons are plenty to corner
and catch kiss; more persons spoil the
sport. Take the left hand of the lady in
your right; let your hat 60 to-auy place
out of the way; throw the left hand gently
over the shoulder of the lady,. and let the
hand fall down upon the right side toward
the belt. Don't be in a hurry: draw her
gently; loveingly, to your heart; her head
will fall lightly upon your shouIder-and a
handsome shoulder.strap it makes! Don't
be in hurry; send little life down your
left arm. Her left hand is in your right,
let there be an impression to that, not like
the grip Of a vice, but gentle clasp, lull
ofelectricity, thought aid respect. Don't
be in hurry! Her head lies carelessly on
your shoulder! You are nearly heart to
heart! Look into her half closed eyes!
Gentle yet manfully, press her to your bo-
som! Stand firm. Be brave, but don't be
in a hurry. Her lips are almost open!
Lean lightly forward with head, not the
body. Take good aim; the lips, meet
the eyes close the heart lopens--the soul
rides the storm, troubles and sorrows of
ife-(don't be in a ;hury)- heaven opens
before you-the world shoots from under
your feet as meteor flashes across the even
ing-(dont be afraid the heart forgets
its bitterness-end the art of kissing is
learned! No noisy fuss, no fluttering and
like hook-impaled worms. Kis-
sing don't hurt; it don't require brass
band to make it legal. Don't jah down on
a beautiful mouth as if spearing for frogs!
Don't grab and crank" the lady as if she
was struggling colt! Don't muss her hair
scratch down her collar, bite her chec,F,
squeeze her rich ribbons. and leave her mus
sed and rumpled! Don't flavor your kisses
with onions, tobacco, gin cock tails, lager
beer, brandy, etc.; for a maudlin kiss is worse
than the itch to a delicate, loving, sensible
woman.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

Ey We are authorized to announce
COLONEL NJ A. GROGAN
AS u candidate for Sheriff of the Parish Of
Rapides, at the ensuing election.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

nGy We are authorized to announce
A. j. McGRANIE,
~ candidate for Sheriff of the Parish Of
Rapides, at the ensuing election.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02

@ Why is dog that is lame on one
leg Ike a school boy ciphering? Because
hepats down three and carries one.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-05-02
DSga We are authorized to announce

W. ". WIII9'7YNGTON. JR.,
the present incumbent, as q candidate for
the Office Of Clerk of the District Court
the Parish Of Rapides, at the ensuing
election. ~