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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-12-27
hu1LAND vi, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 27 1s6e

form of a summary for the week is
given In connected and racy style; its
selected articles are gathered with great
care, aud its children's stories are read
with eaSerness and widely copied.
Among its writers are Rev. Z. A. Park.
DID, Rev. A. III. Quint, D. D., Rev. John
Todd, ID. d., Rev. DR.. Thompson of New
York, Rev. Henry NJ. Dexter, d. D., DR..
Leonard Bacon, Hon. Amssa Walker,
Sophie May, Lucy Larcom, etc.
A premium of $50 was lately offered
for the best religious narrative, and S25
for the best children's story, and those
two articles, selected from more than l4O
MSS. which were offered, will soon be
published in the Congregatioaqlist.
Household Reading" is now sent as a
premium for two new subscribers. Thus
any person may obtain it by sending to
the publishers, Is Cornhill, his own and
one other name with $500. This is GER
talnly a tempting offer, as book of 500
pages composed of choice articles and
sketches selected from more than 400
different authors will be priced in any
family, while the Congregationalist is one
of the best religious papers in the land.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-20
DRY GOODS.
r e w G. O O DIS!

NJ II w u q y IL > -'--.@'' .'- -.''
~ NEW GOODS
(. We have just received another large supply
'zof EW GOODS. - s55 2i.a
These goods have been selected with care, and
many articles will be sold lower than they cost
wholesale in the early part of the season.
Our as sortment of -'-s'.-+- - - -
MOURNING GOODS, #..-,.
for the ladies, now surpasses, in variety and
value, any before offered. -
We have a fine line of Chinchilly, Felt and
a great variety Of FANCY and PLAIN
DRESS GOODS-cheap.
p. Silk Bingham, and Cambria Umbrellas
some of the celebrated II ribbed, that storms do
not turn. -Z%.-a.~@- .55'.2l
a splendid assortment of GLOVES for la
dies, gentlemen, and children-very good, very
warm and very cheap -
A good assortment of Brussels 3 ply, In
grain, Hemp Rap and Stair Carpeting; Floor,
Stair, and Table Oil Cloths, Foot Stools, Rugs
and Mats. n e.
The gentlemen have not been overlooked =
We have for them Virginia Cassimers, French
do; Heavy French, Castor and Frosted Beavers
for Overcoats; Fine French: Cloths and CASH
meres for Dress Suits. Also: many kinds for
Business Suits. A good assortment OF Under
shirts and Drawers, Ties, Wristbands Col
lars, sc.
We have only to add that we expect to sell as
cheap as the cheapest, so that our friends and
the public may not suffer by continuing to give
~oc si-tf WITMER g. s1AYM.AKER.
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OLOAKS, CLOAKINGS, j T. = q l. e:
~ VELVETS, MERTNG' Els, &c
\ II A r E CHI A n C. T. I!

- We arc now receiving the largest and most
beautiful stock of s.. ...... -.. a.s....
.~'~ LADIES CLOTH CLOAkS J.. !:
VIC have ever exhibited in this city We have
all the late Paris styles, that have only been
adopted by the most fashionable Broadway
Cleak-makers and Dry Goods Houses. Many
of these styles We have only q few of, so that
the first that comes will get the choice
Also, Is pieces most superb Cloaking Cloths,
comprising all the great variety OF novelties
from France, Belgium and Germany, such as
Moss, Velvet and Frosted Beaver, in Black, White
and Colored Cloths, with some superb goods
for the Opera, with trimmings to match.
Also, 10 pieces Black Lyons Velvet. All of
the above goods we will have made up in the
best style, at short notice, if desired.
25 pieces Extra wide French and English
Merinoes, at 40 per cent less than prices a.few
weeks since, and at unheard Of prices for the
past five years. a-.a.,
= These, together with superior stock Of
MOURNING GOODS,
Black and Colored Silks, Poplins, Reps, Otto
man Cloths Rob Roy Plalds, Plaid Poplins,
Blankets, Flannels, Cassimeres, Domestic goods
Hoop Skirts, Jouvin's Kid Gloves, Hosiery, &C.
complete our stock IN every department. and
present inducements rarely offered in tho city
Of Washington. NJ TAYLOR s. CO.,
No. AZ, Centre Market Space
WASHINGTON nov G-tf ~
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RESUMPTION OF BUSINESS.
: = STOVES, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
TIN WARE ROOFING, fSPOUTlNG, &c
s!,gENO.CH. GRIMES,

.r2t'EE moo Il, 6 Rim E S,
having determined to resume his former business
in Alexandria. respectfully. announces to the
public, that he has opened his establishment at
NO. 43, KING STREET, 5,
below Fairfax, on the north side. where, he is
prepared to furni h The. public, with every de-
scripiiou Of articles in his line which may b
wanted. Els assortment. Of O. KING
SGO Els, ;7i!l embrace every variety, and OF
the b. s.. descript ons He would cnunlerate;
Among Them. NOBLE Cook SToYE, the best that
WAS ever IL use, aid well des rving its name
th: Ill Y the PALM ETTo, and others. 80. p
His TIN WARE will be found equal, if not
SUPERIOR to any ever offered for sale in Alexan-
ar.a.land mouse keepers can have any descrip-
ton Il wue Of tina. Kind which they may need
pres ntS s.ch Election as cannot fail to please
All k ids # ROUTING and SPOUTING,
49, executed in the best manner and on the lowest
;. terms.- 500 Er.E3G =tsE,.. ..E.-a =
-, IN experience of forty years in this business,
y. ~, - HIM to claim. that he has practical
:: T. h!;,.!-, IF IL. in al. n Ills branches He is
.l,lttutnUg olly accommodating, but giving
.z:ys zion to his Gus, mer> and to all purchas-
e.. md they may be assured that what be sells
III Il, Wl be Of The best materials and OF the
o., u; nufacEure. He will warrant whatever
!. he sol 5 1t will BE- his object to secure patron
age by CONSTANT and personal attention to his
estuhlishm MT -.
With this announcement he wilt open his
the patronage he asks, will rebound to the ad
vantage of those who buy, as well as Of him who
sells, and that the cisizens of Alexandria and
its vicinity, need not go elsewhere to purchase
what can be procured in their own city, from
one of their own people. 81 a.s jy l2-2awtf
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-.EHE-= GAZETTE.
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER sM7 = %.
z GEt&a1. 81, 8 : IfsECoMMUN1oATED.
IIu ma SUGGESTED By SOME FLOWERS FROM

u - 81
I1HEs SUGGESTED BIZ SOME FLOWERS From
q sscsi, edo HOME %a2- - =! :,
iernos u.s. with affection fraught, H. lo Sf8
E,,iI Of many. aitender though u qsgri9
From the spot q love you've come E> EE{}
Welcome to my stranger home. 3rgs.sl s3
AS the Future looms before me, s.a55sstG
So the Past comes stealing DER me; i&&2 = &.
Memories thronging by the hour, %. Z s.'3 "a
All suggested by flower BIZ ,s.1. !. ; ..s
Once, with sister leaflets growing, .a .5ood i
These sweet leaves were all bestowlng aaa
Fragrance round them-eachlts portion
Waving in the breezeS motion. {aa;.a1%4
Now behold theml : Here's their story:-a
They liYed--they died-and where's their glory
Their breath Of, life was soon .expended,--El
They had their day--and now tbs ended;
Compressed between o volumes pages, cor
Where rest the thoughts of dolts and sages,
They sleep their sleep7-and yet, though dead,
Their native fragrance has not fed. a.cw
And so methinks, with all our number, r,ss
We all, at last. shall lie in slumber;--cj
We have our day-we grow and flourish,
We build our plans-our hopes we nourlsh.
Time passes on-we droop and wither, ,I
And death, at last, will bear us thither Fl
But may it be- while Death is keeping g
His silent vigils O. er US, sleeping, rs .g.a
That memories of some kind words spoken,
The healing of some poor heart broken a..
/; The giving Of some ''cup" of offering,
. To zone Of His in anguish suffering ~.
May leave q love, by some confessed, -
And some be found to 'tcall us blessed ~
. ls1::ss52 a-:.5 ~, - ~ a B.
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NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON
~ EXPRESS LINE STEAM E RS
OLD LINE, VIA CAN1L

g !s;ss9EEzss@z5s VEIN EsDAY and sATURDAI
from Pier Is, Georgetown; E, Pier, New York
and Pier II, Alexandria. Va, connecting with
the Orange Alexandria Railroad at Alexan-
dria, and with the Metropolitan Steamship Line
at New York for Boston
Bills Lading signed through 10 Boston direct
Freight taken at lowest rates, and forwarded tc
all parts of the United States free of Commission
For Freight apply to p.
No., S. Wharves, Alcxand ria, Va.
-.Tr E -Eu JAMES HAND,
lO4, Wall street, New York.
. .--n.. IS. JOHN B. DAVIDSON,
y, 63, Water street, Georgetown, D
sup Oft E.. ... -..
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POTOMAC TRANSFORMATIONS LINE.

4
-. s-~. The safe Sfld commodious steamer
sz - XPRESS, Captain +. a. KYTIER,
leaves Baltimore every Tuesday evening ut i
o'clock for Alexandria, Washington and George
town, stopping at the usual landing places on
the Potoma: river. Returning, leaves Wash
ington at & o clock and Alexandrio at I o cloci;
every Saturday morning. For freight and pas
sage apply to }. BRODEES co.,
....... No II, King street,
.. Alexndria, Va,
-... Or to \. NEEDuAM &; SONS,
jy 19-tf Baltimore, Md.
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
Ia s HZ p 81

So % ssl Esss
On and after FRIDAY, the 10Th in instant, a
daily passenger train will run between Washing
ton and Lynchburg, connectingat GordonsvlllIe
yth Va Central K1ad Sdrs of at bToch
bmro without detention, for all the Southwest,
and and at Washington for North and West. -,
Leave Washington daily at $40 a. M n ana nLs
Alexandria at is a. m; arriving At LynchDurg
at 80 p. M, connecting with the Virgind59a ana
Tennessee train leaving LynehDung at o Alc1
andria at AS o. M, and at Washington at 9.Ao
D. m.
This road is attractive, not only for It's com,
Portable Accommodations, but for the tact that Il
passes the now historic localities of Fairfax, Bull
Run, Manassas, Bristoe Catletts, N9ppania;n'
mock, Culpeper, Orange and GordonsVllie'
places of. imperishable interest in the popuia'
mind. !,
Through tickets to all points south and south
west may be had in Boston, New York, Phila
delphia and Baltimore, and at the offices of thu
road in Washington and AleX3ndrla:
j. NJ. BROADUS,
iel 3-tf General Ticket Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-20
Fairfax county, nov 14-eots

VALUABLE
Wcstmoreland county, Virginia. in the suit of
Stuart, trustee, vs.. KinZer and others, / as
Commissioner in said decree appointed, will
proceed to sell, on the 18th DAY OF DECEM-
Der, 1866, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, at the Court House, in Westmorel land
county, Virginia, that we'll known TRACT OF
LAND, in the decree mentioned, called Long
wood"
This fine estate lies in the county Of West
morcland, Immediately on the Potomac, and IS
bounded on two sides by that river and Pope's
Creek The tract contains upwards Of 1900
acres, large portion of the open land being
fiat and lying on the river and creek. The land
is Of excellent quality and adapted to all the
staple crops Of the country. Navigationis at the
door and of easy access Tor the Shipment OF
grain, timber, cord-wood, and other mar etable
dities-and the waters abound in fish,
crabs and wild fowl in their respective seasons.
There is growing upon the land an extensive
body of pine chestnut, oak and locust timber,
which, owing to the increasing demand for tim
Der and fuel, add greatly to the value of the es-
tate. The old mansion was burnt some years
ago, but here are comfortable dwelling houses
standing near the former site, in good repair
The prospect from this point is expansive and
brilliant, commanding a view of the river above
and below, and looking out upon the shores OF
Maryland for many miles.
''Longwood' is accessible by steamboat from
landings at Matox Creek and Curioman. on the
Potomac, or Lccdstown on the Rappahannock;;
A further description Of this estate is deemed
unnecessary, rs any person wishing to purchase
it will no doubt visit and examine the premise
Any additional information may be obtained by
letters addressed to NE. at Edge Hill, King
George county, Va; or toe. w. Lewis, esq, at
Coax Grove" Wcstmoreland county.
The title to this land is unquestionable Pri.
vatc offers will be received. 1t is expected that
+ loo n
debt for which the decree is rendered and costs
Of suit. u. Il. STUART,
Trustee and Commissioner,
King George county nov 7-colm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-20
NEW RIVE Il IL y f

The steamer WAWAsET, Capt * IT.
SAML. GEDNEY, will leave Al azg=ESsasS5as
exandria every TUESDAY and FRIDAY
MORNINGS, at o'clock, for Currl0man =
Returning will leave Curroman al o o'clock on
WEDNESDAY and sun DAY MORNINGS,
arriving in Alexandria early in the evening.
She will touch at all landings for freight and
passengers, which will be taken at the loves.
possible rates.
For freight or passage apply TO
HOOE & WEDDERBURN, Agts.,
sep 27-tf ..-.... Foot Of Prince street.
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no16-ts ~ Commissioner.

COMMISSIONERS SALE; OF LAND =
ObBy virtue Of decree fsthe Circuit Court
for Fairfax county, in the suit Of John Il. Bron-
augb in his own right, and as administrators OF
Elizabeth Beckwith,t decd. against Jennings
Beckwith! and others rendered at its N OVEN per
term, 1866, the undersigned will sell, at Fairfax
Court House, on MONDAY, the 18th day Of De-
cember next, (that being Court day q IkACI
LAND, in said county, on which Eilzaoetf
Beckwith formerly resided, containing TOUR
hundred and twenty -four acres.
The above tract adjoins the farm of Charles
F. Ford and others, distant from the Orange u
Alexandria Railroad about II miles
Theimprovements consist Of Frame Dwell
ling, containing five or six rOoms and some IN
-ferioro buildings. -
There is q large quantity of valuable TIMBER
and wood upon this tract Of land, which, with
the increasing demand for railroad ties, timber
and wood, renders it very desirable property, at
o fair price. ". -.
TERMS OF SALE.-Onc tenth of the pur-
chase money will be required in hand, the resi-
due in six, twelve and eighteen months, with IN
terest from the day sale the title to be retain
ed and the land liable to beresold upon default
in either of the deferred instruments. Further
information will be given upon application tc
either of the commissioners. The title IS un
questionable, but the commissioners will convey
only:such title as is vested in them Stamps ano
conveyan &C, ut the expense Of the purcnaS er.-
Possession will be given on the first of January
next. Sale to take place between II and o elk
~ JOHN It. BRONAUGH.
WarTenton, Va
e--- THOMAS r LOVE,
" Fairfax Court House
Commissioners Of Sale.
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Fairfax county: nov a. cots.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A VALUA-
~ BILE MILL P = OPERTY.-By virtue Of q
decree of the Circuit Court for the county of
Fairfax in the suit Of Caple against Ruth Caple
ana others, rendered at its November term,
1866, the undersigned will sell at PUBLIC auction
at Fairfax Court House. on MONDAY, the 18th
day of December, 1866, (that being Court day
that VALUABLE MILL and FARM Of about
thirty acres, formerly owned and occupied by
Edward Caple, decd, situated on Great Rocky
Run, on the road leading from Chantilly to Cen
trevilie This mill is located on one of the best
granting regions in the county OF Fairfax, Is IN
good repair, and has fine country CUSTOM
The dwelling house contains six;or eight rooms
all in good repair There is also small barn
The land is quite productive
= TERMS OF SALE.--One-tenth Of the pur-
chase money will be required in hand, rs de-
post; the residue in six twelve and eighteen
months with interest from the day Of sale; the
title to be withheld, and the land liable to be re-
sold upon default in any Of the deferred pay.
ments The title is unquestionable, but | shall
convey only such us is vested in me. Possession
given on the first day Of January next Stamps
and conveyance at the expense of the purchaser.
Sale to take place between II and 3 O'clock
THOMAS K. LOVE,
Commissioner Of Sale.
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PURCELL & HOY,
N o.. I74,

- -ITst " KING WASHINGTON STREETS
. -.l-.-,v, AGENTS FOR THE
d. -. y III AGEE.& BARSTOW
PATENT rVENTILATING STOVES.
..lscr s. f.--e~.. .a, Comprising j..
Parlor, Cook, Hall and Dining Room Stoves,
Wv Hot Air Furnaces and Ranges .
ALSO Manufacturers and Dealers in all sorts of
Stoves, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware,
Guttering, Spouting, Roofing, &c, aas
done in the best manner, and at shortest notice.
je l9-tf ii&- 70 1908 - ~ e-5 Il
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-AIFXANDRTA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
a UCT-I Es-.
DUBLIC- SALE OF VALUABLE LAM
nl-.Er AIE TIA x COLI MTY--Ru rirtna Z

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND
i IN FAIRFAX COUNTY virtue of
decree Of the County Court of Fairfax, rem
as Commission r therein named, will SELL at
Public Auction at the; Court House door of
said county, on MONDAY, the 18th day of De,
cember, 1866, Court day at y o'clock m. the
Susan L. Barnes, died seized, containing 2O4
acres. Said tract liesvery near the Orange &
Alexandria Railroad, on the road from Centre
vile to Sangster's Station, is Of good quality,
we'll watered, and all heavily wooded.
TERMS OF SALE One-fourth of the pur-
chase-money to be paid in cash, the residue in
three equal instalments, at 6, II and Is month S
credit, with interest to be secured by the notes
of the purchaser and retention Of the title till
the last payment is made, and the first
payment to be forfeited and the land resold, at
the costs Of the purchaser on his failure to COM
ply with the terms Of sale
M. DULANY BALL,
y nOS16-ts " 20 80 ,..'>-'- ~ - Commissioners,
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STOVES, TIN WARE, &c.

G. CUYIL :, s.; ..,, :. - ..s I'D,
-. (KELL's OLD STAND, - g.
NO. %, KING ST, ALEXAN DRIA, VA,
.. ~ Z - Dealer in all kinds of
STOVES AND T1NWARE.
II PLUMBING, COPPERSMITHING,R ROOF
ING, GUTTEKING and SCOUTING done in
town and country, at lowest cash prices All
work W warranted as contracted for. Erg
sep1l -tian1 -, 49,
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FOR BALTIMORE.

- -r~sss The STEAMER COLUMBIA,
Ess5szss sssz Capt. JAMES HARPER, having re
ceived a new boiler. and been thoroughly rcft-
ted, has resumed her regular trips, leaving BHl-
timore every 5 SATURDAY, at 4 o clock, p m
stopping at Ill her former landings
Returning, will leave .AlcNandri;t every
WEDNESDAY MORNING. ct + O clock
The STEAMER TH0S. L. CAHI LII, Capt.
JAS II. NORRIS will leave Baltimore on WE'D
NESDAY, at 3 p, III. touchingat Chapel Point,
and returning Will leave AIcXandria every
SATURDAY MORNING, at 10 O clock for
ap lift B. WHEAT, Agent.
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GS0 REV ARD:-Stolen from the pasture OF
DcU the subscriber. on the night Of the 9th
Of October, q BLACK MARE, five years old
last spring, about Is! hands high q little white
on all of her feet; more the hind feet than the
front; sweeneyed in the. right shoulder; fresh
marks from the collar and traces. L will give
the above reward for the recovery Of the mare
and detection Of the thief, or twenty five dollars
for the recovery Of the mare (,Ghe mare is
neatly made.) Residence near Mddleburg
Loudoun county, Va
nov 1-1aw4w URIAH E. BYRNE.
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STEAMERS, RAILROADS, &c.
ALEXANDRIA, LoUDoUN 6 HAMPSHIRE r. R.
Il 81 J co szs:E:s:.G:


% DAYS EXCEPTED At g a. NJ =
For Falls Church, Vienna, Thornton. Herndoh,
Guilford, Farmwell and Belmont-conhe3c III
at Guilford with Hutchinsons COACHES, daily
for Gum Gum Spring, Arcola Aide MiddIeburg,
and Uppervile; and at Farmwell or Belmont
with Peacock's Coaches for Lees burg ham
lion Purcellyille, SnickersviIle, Castlcman'
Ferry, Berryville and Winchester. =,
FARE:-To DIiddleburg, So 25; GpperviIIlc
81; Leesburg, So; Winchester 30 o. In
''i ne0t''0 - o. w. BLYTHE,
oc 1O-eotsn1 General Superintendent
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THE ANNUAL MEETING

M O 7 l G L
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JAMESON 4 BRO.
+ | |: T..
INSURANCE.

IT. Office hours from Il. N. to Up, n 49,
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T HAVE JUST RECEIVED \ VARIETY
/ of excellent COFFEE consisting of Rio
Laguyra Java, Maricabo, Ground ana Toasted
Also, q variety of the best TEAS, Gunpowdcr
Oolong. Japan, Imperial &c; also a lot Of Re
fined, Crushed, Granulated and Brown SU-
OAKS, Fresh Cheese Raisins, / boxes Sc,
Figs, &C. also 1000 lbs. of TOBACCO, Of va
rious grades; large assortment of LIQUORS,
including Brandes Gin, Mononga hala, Cabinet
and Common Whistles, Wines, &c; large lot
BACON Sides. Breasts and Shoulders; SOAPS,
Toilet, Castillo, Defensive Scarinc and Common
Soap; No. l KEROSENE OIL; HERRING,
MACKEREL and FLOUR. Also, 4 variety
of other articles too tedious to cnumcrate, all OF
which will sell at the lowest market price, for
cash. The highest prices paid for COUNTRY
PRODUCE, including EGGS and BUTTER
j. f. LARKIN,
No IT, north Royal street,
nov 15-tf between King and Cameron,
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,VARIETIES! VARIETIES!

F1sH 5 Il
Nos. l. 2 and 8 Mackerel,S st. J ohn's Alewives,
Smoked Halibut, French cured Goldfish liake
and Smoked Herring, for sale BY
GEORGE E. WHlTE,a
sep15- SO and g. Ca neron St.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-08-14
SAD CALAMlrY-.A MINISTER BURN

SAD CAlAMITY-A MINISTER BrRNEr
TO DAATH-.A correspondent Of the st,
Louis Rpu5Acau, writing from Upton,
Mo-, under date OF August 9Th, has the
following:
alt is with sorrow | inform you OF ter
rihlc accident which happened here on the
18th Of July. Rev. Harvey Chaplin, Pres
b~ytcrian minister, aged sixty years., and
late Of Michigan, was burned to death by
the accidental catching fire Of his dwell
~iug-Lousc. Himself and three children
were at one time safe from danger, but IN
his anxiety I" reach a trunk sitting at the
head of the stairs, and containing Il small
amount of gold, he fell with the burning
stairs, and i'll Il moment more the entire
roof Tell upon him. He was burned TO Il
black crisp in sight Of his thrcc now orphan
children. Spectators were unable TO rem
der any assistance towards his rescue on &C
count Of the great heat"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-08-14
T~ELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
DISPATCHES.

-
Fron Observation-Disclosures OF some
OF the Delegates % the Convention
Reported Excitcment-A good Pro.
spcct or MarmOny-The Probable
Action OF the Convention.
PHILADELPHIA, August 13.-Upwards Of
six hundred delegates to tho Convention
have arrived. Among the most noticeable
persons present are Thurlow Weed, Dean
Richmond, Secretaries Randall and Brown.
ing, General Stcedman, Cornelius Wen.
dell, Fernando Wood, C. L. V%allandigham,
Governors Orr, Sharkey, and Perry, and
A. o. p. Nicholson and Senator Guthrie,
There is considerable excitement about
the admission of Vallandigham, Wood,
and other "Peace Democrats" There is
no reason to doubt, however, that all trou.
bic will be adjusted tonight. Fernando
Wood will decline to 60 into the Convcn-
tion if necessary to the harmony of it.
The programme is as yet unknown, but nc
third party will be formed. The Convcn.
tion will probably adopt a series of reso,
lutions endorsing the policy Of the Presi-
dent and %denouncing Congress, and an adj
dress will be issued to the country which
will embody the principles set forth in the
call for the Convention. r. c. Winthrop,
of Massachusetts,, or General Dix will pre-
side.