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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-30
NOTICE
TO THE TAXPAYERS
Of Abbeville District,

'VNiIE SUBSCRIBER will open his STATE
Il TAN BOOKS. for making, assessments and
aud receiving returns for the year 1865. at Ab-
ne neville, G. H., on MONDAY the a6th lust
me books will be closed for returns on'Tues--.
my 'he 10Th Mav, and all Tax Payers failing,
20 MAKE Their returns before that :ime will
ne u""n'e.tnXed. All taxes must be paid be-
be issued Immediately. The ColIcc,or reanea,.
all to come forward and make their returns
promptly.
The taxes on property have reference both
as TO possession ahd valuation to the at Octo-
her 1865. and the articles thus taxed ore lat
h"n's; i; 2d LOIS aud Buildings in town DO Sd
co''on. excluding cr"p OF 1865 i,h. Manu-
"c'u,es OF lie State f"r sale. DC; 9th SPIRIT
|"ns Liquors. manufactured in this otnte for
sale ;s". ar hr"nrht in I"r sale.
1ars running hro"gh tie fiscal year end;no
tn" ls' b'''"'.-r 1868. l<t. Fr,u,nge, tm-
payments n"d Professions; I'd Commissions
of V-ndue Maat.rs, Brokers mud Commission
Merchants; 81. Premiums Of Insurance. COM
I'niiea.
1arcs running ;'om Ire lM May 1865 to lat
./dnna'y 1865 o.;>s oi Gu"d- Wares aud
Merchandising &c.
1"rea r"nning from ia -I"y 1865 to lst Oc-
t"hcr 1860 Smi-> I'll Coii":'. except C"'ton sto-
len or $" z.'l hv III" Uni,ri States H"v-rn,n-nt
Tux Pmy"rs will l.ec'"quirr d 10 par cuy,i,a
ton lax \" hirh "ccrued nn the lSt October 300
"'''i -" MI dogs III possession on the LIST Jauu-,
AIRY 1856.
Employers Will please return the Eames of
"'l ir'' "','"" i';w'rm The ages Of 81 uEd GU,
employed 10y them.
The '"xes must be pail in Specie, Legal Ten
der n"'-s bills rer", able and pay fics, c.
All tnxnhle property mus, tr returned in the
names OF 1he proper owners, nnd MI returns
transmitted hy mail NUT be worn to before a
Innyis
ow'"r I" circumstances. the Tax Collector
regrets 'Ert It will b. iinrr"ctic,le for him to
visit the various precincts Of The District "A
her-t"furr.
'fh"- open nj ALhevili" c. IT,, every dav in
The week except saturday. On that Iay tho
lax Collector. will be nL Cukesb.Iry.
S. y. HODGES,
Tux Collector.
March 90. 1866. 40. IT,
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-30

/. snos's cLoruiso HALL, No. "a B.o.n
s1aEEr, AueusTA.-kead this gentleman ;. nav.
" mapdfaetured alphabet In is speIiai an.
.Piisation to the sceasities Of the outer man
All Who wish to'compiets their sdaeation "a
en Important partieular-to finish 6f thai,
physical as ven xsssntallestusl sec.mpli,b-
'msnt' will give l,iuna call
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-30

: - Ihs Connscticut sssts elections ,eoms
on ~; g the - Of ftApril.. The canvas j. An ae-
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-30

DkA1n OF GooD CITizES.-We regret to
announce the death Of Mr.. Franklin Miller, m
esteemed citizen Of our District, at his reel
dence near Rocky River Church, on last Sat-
urday week. The deceased was q native of
Laurens District, and moved TO this District
F"veral years. and was rnivcrsrily esteemed
for his industry, integrity and public spirit
He leaves many relatives and friends to de-.
plore his loes.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-30

MULLER & RoBERrsoN.-We direct attention
70 the Advertisement Of these gentlemen, who
have been so long and favoraLly known to our
community. They nre now opening large
and handsome assortment of entirely new
goods recently purchased in New York, en-
bracing the latest and most fashionable styles
OF the season. They offer choice variety of
~hnfever can please the taste or CRAFTY the
'nncy OF ladies and gentlemen, and solicit n
call from their old patrons and the public gen.
orally. Acting upon the motto of "ouick Gales
and small profits" they are prepared to cell
low for cash. Give them a call.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-30
u. Med. Miller. J. TOwnes Robertson.
MILLER & R0BERTSON,

" AV1NG formed n Copartnership IN IN.
AA MERCANTILE BUSINESS, aud bavo
ing taken the Store Room No 9, Smiths Block
offer to their former patrons and TO the public
generally. largo and splendid stock Of ell
t,r-Iy new goods. consisting in part of the
following articles:
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-03-30
LADIES
DRESS GOODS.

Fancy Silks. Black Silks, Mozambique, Paris
I.eno. Poll De Chevre. Barege Auglaip plain
b"reges' Grape Ma,et Grnundnea printed Or
gan'i,e'. printed LAWNS, MusIins, Freach Per-
Gale, talirns DC
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15


sue snass aid OTTER psspar. titns Of nsscufv go
Witch they prof, - 10 eurr :, =
Ard Set tbs corrosive nsteviai, . leoousseA ~ -
.ope.nN socrrn rrescrIhed b. Lem almosA uu1SoeoD
70 eases cthvss coGps Aint, ccnsumploA ~ 1aaeA
MERRICKs susAR.coArKD PILLS
are composed entire Of roots herbs obtAsnedft0D
me great sto ehouse OF nature and their suosy +
ec: WI .rp Or ssoon a. the nedIcis Il broueSe u
'he ,e't p ia'f cxr.!u ent. uerrik. Pns d. eeo
Pso'uce any n us-aC- scki ~ the stomach ~
shen stvrn fov dysps. may be pvnpss 10 - 49,
10 conuccinn with Herr!ck's NJ Pas ere eatefa01lV.
~ thssJudciou treatment n fets I've faCuities oe0
speed restored to the- full vgcr and tho oret g.
ses OF indigestion Gay be ed.
wien W reflect that 4 iiver ID Inc largest teeoeV0
crgan o. ne ,ody that to assigned imporeao1
duty OF ns-rn the blood ~ prep ring the nsie thoo
Y y subject 10 many disos and IL wien Il = 1tes
eas~d OF !nsciive the ole body suffers sympaths1o.
a''y. y not surprising that medicine Which Gao
restore the l. Thy operations 81 the liver seolud pso.
dace wonderful changes IN the gen,a Al hfa III snd d
Iect cures which may appear 10 be almost mrscuios Z
Headache 81 'ore con'inn nee severe Ia N the sodo
"seast and shoulders, achns OF tho tbs. eeitne
gerei A. weakness ard wrstch~dnets. rnd cthtr aar0
ting or dissrcssn symptoms dirntvs u imperfect 90
disor efeA actl ot the liver ore speedtl tmovrd.
uerslck' sueas Coated pills ana Kid pIssters q
are sold by Druggists and Mere all part oftho
i'tei states, canada South Auiei Tea. Eras, - Z
australia, All may be obtained by calling them ~
'"er 'n,inam. Sep-l-sAwiy
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15

Meeting of she Produce Exc


Meeting sr she Produce HI.
i change.
Tie special meeting Of the Produce Rx.
change was veil attended. Gen. vandevsr
enlightened tho memoers on the kind u
bridges eastern capitalists 1. terested in
railroad lines were trying to enfoscs upon
the West 10 impede the navigation OF the
river, and offered the following resolutions,
which we're adopted:
Rsseissd, That while We recognize the
utility end necessity Of spanning the Mis-
ssssippi river BY bridges, the public welfare
smpesatively demands that such bridges
eight 70 b. 10 constructed % to Afford the
least practicable impediment to the naviga>
ten ofthe stream, and that We regard with
alarm the bh now pending in Congress,
Which proposes to authorize the creation Of
esidgs ~ IN elevation VI not more than 30
tsst above iDs eater mark.
kssolsed, That we cordially concur in the
proceedings Of the Merchants Union Ex
change Of St. Louis, protesting against the
construction Of any bridges scross the river
that are not SO constructed ss in some
measure to preserve the safe navigation Of
the stream
Resol5ed, That our Senators and Repro
sentatIves in Congress be .rg d and 70
quested 10 use their influence to secure the |
adoption by Congress Of some general plan |
for the construction Of bridges across the |
Mississippi River that shall preserve its nav.
'gation from increased hazards to lite and |
property.
Rssolred, That Maj. Gen. vandever be |
appointed to represent this Board before the |
proper Committees in Congress, in relation
to the matter Of bridging the Mississippi |
River, and all other distractions 20 the safe
navigation Of the same aud also to present
resolutions this day adopted. and to co ope
rate with our Representative in Congress
and the Merchants Union Exchange OF 81
Louis TO prevent so great an outrage from
being handed down 10 our successors, - the
Of bridges such a. are contem
plated in the bill lately passed by the Senate
Of the United States.-Dubuqus Herald.
The next Annual Convention Of the Pros
testant Episcopal church in the Diocese Of
lowa, will be held a. Muscatine on Wednes-
lay. the 3Uth inst
The Cedar Valley Times says there are
Tow employed On the Cedar Ra,ids & Mis-
'ouri River Railroad, 1900 men, and that
he number is being increased ut the rate Of
100 men per day. Their disbursement.
ave averaged 100000 per month, and will
n the future be largely increased. They
sill eapend $4,000, 900 within the next IL
months.
AFTER THEN Marshal M.leny started, a J
lay OF two since. for Fort Madison, whittier
,e is going 70 bring up tn, Clinton counter
eiters who have already been indicted BY
he Grand Jury Of the Federal Court
,tatr Register
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15

The drawing viii take place after the Con-
cert. on the stage Of the New Music Hs l. where
~, 0O persons can witness il. committee
will be appointed by the audience 70 superiatera
the same. A purchasers aud agents wiz %
MS published. Fsrties holding tickets will re-
tain them until after the drawing, and / The
number sppears in the list Of drawn numbers
they will forward their ticket immediately with
full directions ~ to the sending Of goods or
money.
Tickets are for sale at the principal hotels
book and music stores. in the city. and Ct our
Office, 4l2 East Water street, Room no. ], ~
neau block. at 81 ea. b sent by mail on receipt
Of price and stamp for r. turn postage.
Good and rellable agents wanted in every city,
town and village in the lluited etate., to whom
great Inducements are offered. References are
required.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15

'VAvtIkH EASFS anu NkhNtuN pso'L
study tor the last twenty .rart. spd
therefore the person whom all lfictso snoulo
consult. No one ever heard Of pstees
o. his not being cured since he has been In the
CITY His reputation has vorchers 10 sII the cry
papers. his patents aud the medical proiesmov
both mere and abroad, as being the most sknle&
specialist here, and a thorough Muster Of ~
sexual disease ~ others fail don't despair, give
him call. Il is only con mon occourrsnce WIN
him 10 cure such cases. His rooms are sepsrste
tor ladies and gentlemen, and the most c0np'ess
IN the city.
Youxo Msx, TAxx PARTICULAR NoTIcs -Docser
Bivelow devctes much of his time 10 the trees.
ment Of those cases caused by secret hsbt tnes
ruins both mind and body, uniting The unioe'
innate iudiv dual Tor either business or society.
The sad effects Of these early habits, OF the -
cesses Of riper years. 10 70 weaken spd debsIisese
the constitution, destroy the ply steal and mensei
powers, diminish and enieeDle the natural teel-
tpgs and austs the vital energies Of msnhOodi
the pleasures of life ere msrred, the object o.
marriage frustrated, and existence itself re ndsr-
ed . term Of nceasing misery snd regret osen
| persons, especially those contemplating -
l rispe. should lose no time IN making immedia,e
application, az DR.. b., by his new treatment. y
| enabled " ensure speedy and permanens cIsss
| Consultation free and confidential. umce Ne'
ITO South Cha street. corner OF honreS:
half block from the Post Office. 70. Box -
| Chicago, I'll. Office houra from I'm. 70 ,. =:
send for his Guide 10 Health publishse
| monthly. free Of charge.
N.B.-Iadcs, send for descriptive circular q ~
ssfe Remedie, the best preventive o. concep0sA
known sent 10 any address FREE Of charge.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15

E,.ry family Al Ihi- season should use
SpEER'S SAMEUlsu PORT WINE
Cclcbssicd IN Europe inr IL ne'islil and fcncdci
unaliiira hai ,strt Y i thstt4i pls reins. useo
IN Elropeal. red AmeFicsn Hospitals. and by somoO
the n.si iA.illts Ms rlnFc and Au,e,isi N
ASA Io.l1 i has u" eeril. rst,siiig M appeutes
and hullGIgl nj ne w -ts. being eieiy pure wine
OF u most tAl.i.bit y.fa pc
AS A biiEhllH nlnlaf's y alisy Ii'oA oI!R
Glands, kidney ii! tiia.} ~ 4i'. : ~ bcnesr'si
sfltRs WitaE ia rute a';i'ie fioin The, Juice o.
M ron E8ate lgs$e@ rlas. m,eI lfopfi.ticH snpe-
ridr r. MS cher siie IN iis, hni NJ excellent nftit
ar aii : nd de.,i:.,eG lclsis aud n!c ngcn IT,
iniirn. improving the appetite aud bcnchttiug Adso
and ciliicsur
lily = iutr aud sou SIN rot hc deceived
sE ~ 98fctte Yi,tnarrc Of Attntp sfInR = 0vV
c',t!, u plti. bottle.
Sold w arnsss.s ain al first casr dealers who ~
ash TIE CAs.lJ4.A fUIT lfss&UY, ehOicc ~
article irui efed only by Mr. specr, direct rom ~
valley ciorofto.
srj-Jradc supplied by wholesale drnrGiTts n ~
Y.rk Boston Philadelphia aid ~. Louis. ARD ~
A sr.IR nj hi- Vineyard In New Jersey. Prtnci.
pal Ufiice 4is Broadway, New York.
For salc IN Davenport Ivy iiAlshlocS a. SIAS8AOs
Wholesale and Ee.Ail Druggists. uce40y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15

All serofuous persons suffering from General
Debility, Emaciation, Dyspepsia, and DIopsy Of
the limbs, abdomen, and in the female Dropsy o.
the oyaries and wonbs, generally accompanied
with inflammation and liberation Of the Uterus,
are permanently cured by Constitution Life Syr.
W. The disease known rs Goitre or Swelied
Neck. the Life Syrup will remove entirely. The
remedy should be taken for some time, Ms the
disease is exceedingly chronic and stubborn, and
will not be removed without extra effort.
Tumors Of the Ovaries, Tumors Of the Breast,
and swelling Of other glands Of the'body will DC
knife, or operations of any kind.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15

Celeo&noolG n r. n |r11ns
r'ssasss as. ps.saips,ca q ~ ). cha, \. ,.
49, fnys5c1e9 Extraordinary 10 - QneeS.
~ inv.ls.tIe nsdiciss . SnihfInr b ~ Go
~ !, ss's ;sss. - Z 49, J: - 2 90
:. IT, ssecvs 81 s6snu1osok sssd5 60 -
No SaAmnnKD n.Aprrn
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49, vg0les egece O0e OOll6f. 49, NJ 0evuruusre
"anp ~ Otcot Britain, wpsgvcuS 00Nm1H ~
CAUTION.
As Fiiss a fI snSsId ec g tsees y IsI dsss
sss ~, soe g sring ea Ascanisc, bat = A1V sAsr -
u ~ casss u Nervoss ., sp,nl A 49,. p..-.s
49,, s - e and Limb rate.e onsght ezcrtion. Psr
w e0ece eurs When I'll other neaus have eiIsS -.
snnCu9n powerful remedy, do not contain Inn ~
41e annmcny. q anything hurffnl to ~ cunssifn.
0O1 Full directions IA tie penprcief srs,snS ~
peckage which should be carefully prcerrved.
SOLD BY ALL DRuOtsBI0.
eos Agent nQs the Unitoi states md Canadaa
:, COB MOSES, - C0ufliand Street Nev YorA
. n E-*i and postage stamps cncloscd 10 ANY an
!n0fixdd AGENT Will ensure bottle contsininC f,iS-
nIs. " tetutn mail novl-d&Wly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15


Manhattan Hote1.
ssss~y Oss4 49, DvOoovs9y
NV lVnA.
= hss hrcn thorvughly repaired and return
sned. snd Is kept upon system Of first elas
"y.s. = hUO0lN5. prcpsieso.
aT1 4 nTAr IN n en- RI mn
| x $3.50
steamship Co.'s Lines
E.,. MAJ n..a.~~.
IM-sS~s-
1 NecSss
Os0OOoWeONs
~ 4ooloEfD1os
M. fsail.
6v,ss. n.x.> N&
III OsUSSS
o.... "a.
osesmsn'pe VII ieeve regularly y sssaee. ooo
are comm landed bv able and experienced Can.
tains and cary CAPABLE and obiti9in4 Pupnots
lnsnre a vxvs ~ the l,wes, ,sAss snd g. = -.
erv 80 sd:,.e.d -. H. .r.a.. 4. ~L:-r 49, ~
.".P~. :" '"e 80. =. "use" lucy efe
khiss Caro- aod all other intermediate points,
Rates Of Freight will aIwavt he m Low m nv snv
Other Line. Freight will b. received ~ ali lime.
m the Com nan .. cov.r.d p,., NJ 40 HnpTn
RIVED w. S'"O"A0
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15

Ep,leptic Fits, Sympathetic or Organic Dis
eases OF the Heart. as palpita,on, Disease Of the
vsly. a. producing gr rating flung sound, Drop
~ Of the Heart Case. and ii. the affections Of this
important Organ. persons suffering from an.
scute pain in the region Of the heart) will u
greatly relieved BY Constitution LifeSyrup.
Broken Down and Delicate Constitutio1s
Suffering from lndispos,tion 70 Exertion, Pain
in the Back, Loss Of Memory, Forebcdinss. Hor,
ror OF Calamity, Fear Of Disease. Dimness Of
Vision, Hot skin and Extremities. Want q
sleep. Restlessne.s, Pale. Haggard Countensnce
and Lassitnde Of the Muscular system, al re-
ouire the aid Of the Constitution Life syrup.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15
ron ALL roRsss Or
uLceRATIvE DISEASES,

Either Or ofthe Nose, Throat, Spine. Forehead
or scalp. no remedy has ever proved II. equal
MOTH PATCHES upon the female face depend.
inc ucor : dieensed sction Of the Liver, are very
unpiesssntt 70 The young wife and mother. fes
hottles Of Constitution Life Syrup viii correct
the secretion, and remove the deposit which Y
directly under the skin.
In Diseases of the Liver, giving riss = Lacquer
cersted Or caneerous conditios Of that organ, g
companicd with burning or other unpleasaan
sympeoms will " relieved By the uss o. Censu
tuition Life Syrup.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15

Wen kmeas.
Or Involuntary Nightly or Daily Loss however caus
Cd or however severe; while they will speedily cor.
rect those morbid conditions arising from the origin
81 disease or from Sec:et Vice
TIE SPECIFIC PILL l. equally shifted to the treat.
meDt 81 every species Of Genital Urinary Irrabili
Milky" discharge and weakness 81 the Kidnc,s s
PROFESSIONAL OPINIONS. Al have used yonr
sisoirIo Pill In many cases OF Spcrma,orrhea with
the most perfect sutcess."-J. MnTosSAvDlRs VI. d..
L. l.. ID.
~ have cured very severe cascs WITH from six
ten Boxes OF yonr SPECIFIC ini." u Eeiin 4 H.
Price, 81 per box. Six boxes COR - iiY mail Al
dress j. WINCtiESrTER ~ ~,
iuls 10 -d&W. re John str,nt
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15
Private MatteS

RflV8to M0ttCYs
To the unfortunate. DR.. CLAKhy. - Cfarl
street, No. q Harmon Block, is 1an Of . few
words, but gives patients Of both SECS, raonff,
RELIAsLx and THOROUGH fREArnEsrt Victims oil
indiscretion, qnackery or incomp~ ehcy consult
DR.. Clarke. whose great success d>ends u on
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at once and be cured He does u want your
money unless he does you GOOD.
- Send 81 for box Of his q ebrated Fe-
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fnE D,sPExsARY. are the ONLY SUH REMEDY
for the removal Of distractions ans lrreg ulari-
ties Of Females.
ssS5 Send two stamps for "Pr ate Letters
70 Mari led Ladies -
L. Send two stamps for +" Dscrlption II
Pessarie Preventif"
~ Send two stamps for :. Privte Letter on
Seminal Weakness"
A idtess Dr. CLARKE, No. 4 Lssnon Block.
Chicago. III ma9-dAwlv
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15
DIR. Bi-clOW,

- r. the only pL, sician as Spec
J !.
6slx7ialist now III Chicago that can -
- ~ entirely relied upon. Go 70 MI
~ and not suffer disease to remain -
your Az stem, disfguripg your fsce
= and body. besides destroying yoef
happuefs end future prospects -
life. He has male PRivA1R ~
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15
ceI11i1g1lo1
LIFE SYRUP!

: pedtiss 81 spselle remedy fse IN 49,
sssa0a.:tisg iron . IMPURE SflfE 81 m
nLOOD, and fsf "a lhessditasy) Dl6nA 49,
sfansnisssd nS0 PARxMT 10 O1flLD.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15
Constitution Life Syrup
Cures all Swelling Of the Glands

Either Of the Face. Neck, or Female breast, and
should be taken as soon as the swelling is detect
ed, thus preventing their breaking, and prodnc-
ing troublesome Discharging Sores. which dis
figure many Of the younger portion OF the
community, from six to twenty years Of age
louug children are very subject to Discllal ges
from the Ears, which depends upon Scrofu us
constitution. These eases soon recover by tAkin g
few doses of the Life syrup.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15
Special Terms ut Club Rates.

Any party procuring club olive or more or
more names for tickets and 70. warding ~ the
money for Tho same will allowed the following
commission, v'1: We will send
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-05-15

Nervous Debility. Shattered Nerves. 81. vi
tus' Dance. Loss Of Power. Confusion Of
III lights. Epilepsy.
Thousands who have suffered for years will
bless the day on which they read these lines
Particularly to weak, suffering woman will this
medicine prove m iuestimsble bles ing-direct-
my their Footsteps to Hope which fulflls more
Than il promises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-24
CITY COUNCIL.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
BOARD OF. ALDERMEN.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May %,

ALEXANDRIA, VA, May 20, looo.
A called meeting of the Board OF Aldermen
was held at their Chamber this evening
present
George Bryan, esq, President; Messrs. Bar
ton, Smith, Brewis, Fleming and Uhler: ,4.a
The report of-the Committee, to whom was
referred the question of ownership Of the Steam
Engine House, was received from the Com mon
Council, and their action concurrcd in the 26th
rule bang suspended for that purpose. - -
4 communication from the Health Officer
was received from the Common Council, refer
red by them to the Committee On General Laws,
and their action -concurTed IN. $3.50
The act authorizing the funding Of the inter
est due on the Funded Debt was returned
from tboCommon Council with an amendment,
Laid on the table .~ss,.> ,tg.
Mr.. Fleming offered the following resolution:
Resolved by the City Council, That the Au-
dtor is hereby authorized to strike out OF all GER
tiiicatcs to be issued hereafter for interest," the
words and Other dues Adopted.
The report OF the Committee on Streets, to
whom was referred the order in relation to the
arch on Washington street, was received from
the Common Council, with the following order,
adopted by them
Ordered, That the Superintendent Of Police
have the arch on the east side of Washington
street, between Wilkes and Gibbon streets, re-
paired. st...r
The action Of the Common Council was con-
Cured in by the Board.
The Board then adjourned
Tcstc, 7. ". MCCORMICK, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-24

Insurance.

- No.%7s, PRINCE STREET,
(OpPos1TE THE GAZETTE OFFIcE.)
FIRE, MARINE
AND aLIFE*INSU.RANC Eg AGENCY.
Alexandria, Va.
Agent for the following first class BALE
NAE MARYLAND LAND TIRzINsuRAaGE COMPANY, y.
to c EWIINoR,S THOs E. 1lAMDLErDE
THE M ssslstFE. AID HEcHANIc's FIRE
~ INSURANCE COMPANY,
ISAAC WILLIAMS, N p G eal;iaa, -.
THE E SSSEsisES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
9. HARLAN WILLIAMS, ANDREW nsL.isa REESE ST.
HOME s IasUEiANcE COMPANY CT NEW HAvzN
CONNECTICUT.
CIIAs WILSON, ,1,'.-s>1 -" D. r. SATTERLEE'
szc SSisis;!E. fHaa1NnJ INSURANCE COMPANY
oa,, :, OF : NEW EfSI ! Y G51S W p,pns1,
R.L HA sa!2otsI; - " illus p President stS:A
Policies of the above, reliable companies, is
sued at this office, Immediately ION application,
against loss or damage by fire, on all descrlp-
tons of property in the city country, on terms
as favorable as those oflanE; other company, OF
The TGLz MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE co., OF ny:
Cash Assets, July 1866. C ~
Annual income, in cash 3,5oo,oy
The dividends OF this company are larger IN
amount, for premiums paid, ,thanil any Com
pany in the world .,.r,.-s,
:, all the profits arising: from ttisimnense fund,
are ANNUALLY DIVIDED amongst the as
sured.
Applications received at my Office, No Y,
Prince st. G. +. THOMAS, Agent
DIR. CHARLES ". CHANcELLoRi, .",-
NH lO-tf .r.r .', Medical Examiner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-24
4. seth ARMISTEA

me Washington Chronicle regards the
9peecaes made in Washington. last night, as
showing that the President, the State Depart
nent, the Navy Department and Treasury. are
d favor Of the Presidents policy, and the War
Department, the Interior, the Law, and the
Post Office Department, in favor of the Con-
s,pess polcy!"