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The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1866-09-20

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from Washington Arrival of the Presi.
dent and Secretary Seward-Enthusi-
as!lc Demonstration, etc.
| WAsHINGroN, Sept. l5.-Secretary
Seward arrived here at o'clock ON
special train from Harrisburg. Since
his arrival he has been gradually inn
proving, and strong hopes are enter
tanned of his entire recovery in a few
days.
The President arrived tonight, be-
ing delayed by the ovation which the
people of Baltimore insisted on paying
him. Tens of thousands flocked
around himtbere and would take no
refusal.
A vast concourse of persons awaited
for hours the Presidents arrival at
the Railroad depot here. He was es-
oorted to the City Hall, and subsc-
quehtly to the White House. Not
withstanding itwas leng after night
the procession which marched UP the
Avenue was very large, consisting of
the Military and Marine Corps, Mayor
and Common Council, Fire Depart
ment, and Civil Boards. The demon
stration was very imposing and the
President was greeted with great
cheering by the thousands that
thronged Pennsylvania Avenue.
Appointment Of Customs Collector for
Boston.
WASHINGTON, Sept. l5--George
Ashman, chairman of the Convention
that nominated Mr.. Lincoln in 1860,
has been rendered the position of Col
lector of Customs, for Boston, Mass,
Vice. Hannibal Hamlin resigned.
The Reported Sale, Of Negroes In Ala
bama.
WASHINGTON, Sept l5.-General
Swaine has telegraphed from Alabama
that the report ofthe sale of negroes
in Clarke County, in that State, is un.
true. ,H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

VIRGINIA NEWS.

A shocking murder was committed IN East
Rockingham, near the foot of the mountain on
the road leading from Dovers white house
property to Mr.. Sebastian Futz's not tar from
the Rockingham Turnpike, on Sunday night OF
last week, it is supposed, about midnight
James B. Fultz, son Of Sebastian fultz, OF that
vicinity a young man about IS years OF age,
was then and there brutally murdered.
The Fredericksburg Herald says 1.-The won
derful nro6ts of the grape may be gathered
from the experience of Mr.. Marcus Buck, OF
Warren county, Virginia. We are informed
that Mr.. Buck planted ten acres with grape
cuttings just about the breaking out OF the
war. Last season Mr.. B. sold in Baltimore,
fresh from the press, S., 600 worth Of wine J.
nearly 81, 900 per acre.
The contract not having been perfected be-
tween the management Of the Richmond The
atre and Grau who controls Risori's move
meuts, the 7rugetlienne. advertised to appear
ut the Richmond Theatre on the oath and 25th
instants, will not visit that city at all. She
will return at once to New ork.
Stafford Court was held Wednesday. "A
meeting was held protesting against the taking
Of horses by the Government and John II.
Suite, Esq, sent to Washington to get, Upos
siJle. the order recindcd. Yesterday sercntcen
horses were seized within mile OF Potomac
Run Bridge.
Robert Campbell, negro, who was convict
ed of grand larceny by the court OF King
George county, and sentenced to six months
imprisonment in the county jal, was, on Mon
day, recipient of Executive clemency.
The y. S. District Court Judge Underwood
presiding) continues it's sessions at Norfolk
The principal case is one in admiralty against
the schooner Mary Mckee, her tackle iurnl
ture, &C., for salvage.
Rev. William Fisher, of Culpcpcr, reports
that he has collected Sc, 600 within the last SIX
months for Baptist Missionary work, and con
Gdently expects to collect $40, 900 by June next
The Valley Virginian says the "epidemi(
matrimonial continues to rage In Augusta. -
At least twenty marriages will take place in the
cnuntv this week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22
E U a 0 ? E
LATEST BY ATLANTIC CABLE.

Our advices from Europe by the cable are to
yesterday We are now told that some Of the
Paris Journals are very severe in their coul-
ments on the message of President Johnson.
Large seizures Of arms, secreted for the Use
of the Fcnians, have again been made by the
police in various parts of Ireland.
The Prussian House of Deputies has passed
"a bill to incorporate Schleswig and HoiStcin
with the Kingdom of Prussia.
The Paris Monitcur states that all the steps
have been taken for the evacuation of Mexico
by the French troops en- nsasse. ..
The first conference for the arrangement Of
the relations between the Holy See and Italy
has been held. The National Committee of
Rome have issued proclamation advising the
people to await calmly for the certain hour Of
iriumnh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22
Military Commissions.

The Supreme Court has now decided that
military courts are illegal. This was the case
which was SO ably argued by Judge Black, OF
PENNSYLVANIA, of whose eloquent speech we
subjoin the concluding portion. The public
will, we are sure, read it with much pleasure:
"You cannot help but see that military COM
missions, if suffered to 60 90. will be used tor
most pernicious purposes. [ have criticised
none of their past proceedings, nor made any
allusion to their history in the last live years.
But what can be the meaning Of this effort to
maintain them among us? Certainly not to
punish actual guilt. All the ends OF true JUS
tice are attained by the prompt, speedy, I'M
partial trial which the courts are bound TO give.
Is there any danger that crime will be wlnkcd
unon by the iudges2 Docs anybody pretend
that courts and uries have less ability to decide
unon facts and law than the men who sit in
military tribunals? The counsel in this cause
will not insult you by even limiting such an
opinion. What righteous Or just purpose,
then, can they serve? None: whatever.
But while they are utterly poweress to do
even shadow of good, they will be omnipotent
to trample upon innocence, to gag the truth, to
silence patriotism and crush the liberties OF the
country. They will always be organized to
convict, and the conviction will follow the ac-
cusation rs surely as night follows the day.
The Government, Of course, will accuse none
before such commission except those whom
it prcdetermines to ruin and destroy. The
aceuscr can choose the judges, and will certain
" select those who are known to be the most
ignorant, the most unprlnci pied and the most
ready to do whatever may please the power
which gives them pay, promotion and plumber.
The willing witness can be found as easily as
the supcrservieeable judge. The treachcrous
SOY and the base intormer-those loathsome
wrelches who do their lying by the job-will
stock such market with abundant perjury,
for the authorities that employ them will be
bound to protect as well as reward them. A
corrupt and tyrannical Government, with such
an engine at its command, will shock the world
with the enormity of its crimes. You can save
Us from this horrible fate. You alone can
''deliver US from the body Of this death 10
that fearful extent is the destiny of this nation
in your hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22
Southern Condition.

Some OF the gentlemen in Congress seem to
be acting under the delusion that by remanding
the late rebel States to territorial condition,
the Southern people will be made to feel more
sensibly their impotence coatrasted with the
power of the General Government The testi-
mouy from the South, gathered alike from
newspapers and individuals, is we'll calculated
10 dispel this false idea The state Of public
sentiment in that part of the country seems to
justify the telegram from Miedgeyille, printed
in New 7 DIRK papers of Saturday, which said,
''the sentiment in the Legislature seems deci-
ded in favor of territorial government rather
than the acceptance of the constitutional
amendment, or similar terms
The truth is, the people at large are indifer-
ent as to the course of action which Congress
may adopt The question as to whether they
shall have Territorial or some other form of
governments most remote from their thoughts
The suf ject now pressing with terrible signii.
canoe is, How shall we get something to
eat % Everything else is subordinate. They
conceive their condition to be as bad as posi-
"a Territorial government could make it
no worse. First of ALL they want to know how
labor can be made available. About Mobile
there ale $4,000 negroes living IN Incidence
while many of the best plantations are over
grown with grass and cottonwood, and On the
levees above New Orleans scarcely any pro-
duce is seen except that landed from Northern
steamers. There are some signs Of improve
ment, from the discovery on the part Of the
negroes that their dependence on the Freed
mems Bureau is precarious, in eonsequesee Of
which some are making overtures to their form
er masters for employment. The more intelii-
gent, especially, scorn to approach the bureau,
regarding it as an institution best suited to
paupers. It's believed that considerable num-
bers will be compelled to work the coming
winter, from sheer necessity. A strong desire
is felt on all sides that the local authorities
shall regulate the employment for labor, SO far
as relates to the enforcement otlaws, and all
interests favor an equal protection, regardless
OF color or condition. .... .
These subjects, relating to the means of
obtaining subsistence, are the ones that COM
mand earnest attention, and cannot be evaded |
about politics people care little and say less =
Neso York Journal Of Commerce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22
DEDUCTION IN PRICES!

As the season is far advanced for the sale Of
Dress Goods, we will offer great inducements to
our friends. ....
most every desirable style and color, among
which are something entirely new in French
Repps Our French Merinoes are held at prices
as low, if not lower, than they were before the
war. We have just received large accession
to our stock of
VIRGINIA CASSIMERES,
which will be sold at such prices as we feel sure
will give satisfaction.
dec 2l- WILMER & SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22
GOOD TIMES ARE COMING.
3 Y 81 a r Y.

BY MARY.
Good times are coming, never fear,
Replete with smiling joys;
And by tomorrow may be here,
The good times coming, boys.
Good times are coming, never mind
Those panic stricken churls,
To all the future deaf and blind
Good times are coming, girls.
Good times are coming, take good cheer,
And never heed this noise
About hard times" you daily hear
Good times are coming, boys
Good times are coming, do not spare
Your jewels or your pearls;
Heed not that cruel word, Despair
Good times are coming, girls.
Good times are coming, 90 ahead,
And buy your Christmas toys:
There will be money when you're dead
Good times are coming, boys
Good times are coming, do not fret:
With such sweet looks and curls,
Who knows what may your luck be yet
Good times are coming, girls.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, December q, 1866
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

In the Washington Criminal Court, yester-
day, colored soldier was found guilty OF an
assault with intent to kill, police officer in
GpOrratOWn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

The Washington Chronicle speaks Of e the
determination Of Congress to establish rqnjN-
can governments in the Southern States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

The case of the Commonwealth of Virginia
rs. West Virginia, in relation to the counties
Of Jefferson and Berkeley, is before the Su-
preme Court of the u. S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22
HARRIED.

On the evening of December 4, By the Re ey
J. r. Lcftwich, Mr.. THOS. +. BURROUGHS,
of Charles county, Nd, to Miss MARION Il.
WAKEFIELD, Of Alexandris, Va.
On Thursday the 18th of Dcccm Der, at the
residence OF the Misses Hudson, by the Rev A.
Virginia, and Miss s. REBECCA SNOWDEN,
daughter of the late Col. Thomas Snowden, Of
Anne Arundel county, Md.
On Tuesday evening, the 18th inst, at Fr9it-
land near teesRug the Re OF 'ne 1IloG
HARRISON to LIZZIE only daughter OF
Thomas w. Edwards, esq
On Thursday, the goth instant, al the Lou
doun Hotel, Leesburg, by the Key. }. {. H In
mer, BURR w. PRESGKAVES to ROSA
ELLEN HAVENNER, all Of Loudoun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

In the case of the condemned FeuiYn prison
ers, who were to have suffered death Oh the
18th Of this north, the Governor General Of
Canada has granted respite until the 18th of
March next -..- -.<-.- ...- - ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

Secretary Stanton has returned to Washing
ton, from recent trip to New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAIRFAX
| county. November term, 1866 Reginald
Fairfax vs.. Benjamin Thornton-1n chancery
THE Court doth further decree that Thomas
Moore, one of the Commissioners Of this Court,
do take further account Of the liens on the
said land, together with their respective priori-
ties, and report the same to this Court after adj
vertising the time and place of taking such &C
count, in some newspaper published in AleXan-
dria, Va, once week for four weeks, winch
advertisement shall be equivalent to personal
service of notice." An Extract-Teste.
W. B. COOLING, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

The Congressional Excursionists - have
been invited to visit Galveston, in Texas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

People generally think the country is ia a
Transition state The Washington Chroni-
Gle argues it is in Revolutionary" state =
Both ideas are probably correct. The govern
ment is to be transformed from union OF sover-
eign states to consolidated system, controlled
by dominant political faction, and the ''revo-
luton" thus accomplished 'peaceably if they
can, torcby if they must, is to be pronounced
complete--until other changes are desired or
effected ...... ... g. .---....<
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

The Washington Chronicle advocates, like
MIR. Howard, the admission Of Nebraska and
Colorado, into the Union, in order to assist in
the consummation Of the Radical programme
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

PROCEEDINGS IN NORFOLK. The anniver
sary of the emancipation proclamation occurs
on January lst and arrangements are being
made in Norfolk and Portsmouth to celebrate
it. A meeting was held at eolored Bap-
fist church in Norfolk for this purpose,
and the attendance was very large. Mayor
Ludlow was present, by request Of the commit
tee, and expressed his views on the proposed
celebration. He said that he could not agree
with the meeting as to the propriety or ex-
pedicncy of the celebration, but if they resolved
to observe the day by meeting and q process
sion, he would see they were not molested.-
He did not believe, in point of fact, that there
was any disposition on the part Of the citizens
to modest them so long as they remained order
ly. Other speeches followed, and the necessary
arrangements were made. The programme
contemplates services in the churches in the
morning and evening, and a procession through
the streets at noon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

JAMES W. MALLS. lilp9. hi9iii-l''L.
TANLES W MALLS & CO.,
HARDWARE MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in all kinds 81
Bull D n n y + h L ~ l. ,
Such a. Sashe:, Doors, Blinds, Mou!dng=,
Brackets, Potomac Lime, CaIcincd PlastGF,
Hydraulic Cement, Eootng-Fe!t and PiiciI1'
Window Glass from Gx8 to 32249 White Lead
Paints. Oils, Eurnishcs, Paint Brushes, " mtg
wash Brushes, Shoe Brushes, Lamps Coal C!!'
and general assortment oil housekeeping
Goods.
Paints mixed and glass cut to order.
Particular attention paid to orders from the
country. ISL, KING STREET,
ap 27-Lf corner Columbus, +AitHahu!lA:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22
ALEXANDRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER %.
REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON Wash

REPORTS FRosI WAsHINdToN.-- Wash
ington correspondent of the Baltimore Gazette
writes that there is an evident Improvement
in the tone of public sentiment at the Metro
polls. More moderate views have not, indeed
been developed by the leading radical Repub-
licans, but they have been compelled to change
their deceitful tactics with respect to the South
while those statesmen of the Constitutional
party who had almost "despaired Of the Re
public" have been of late encouraged to hope
that we bave seen the worst, and may now
reasonably expect a speedy return of the North.
ern mind to something like common sense. "
We sincerely hope that all this may turn out
to beeorrect. The same writer says that the
worst radical measures, such as territorialZing
the Southern States &c., it is admitted ''are
impractcable under our present form Of Gov
ernment;" and that the present plan probably
is to stave off action, and not to admit the
Southern members, under any terms, until af-
ter the Presidential election, and not to permit
the Southern States to vote ut that election.
After that advantage" may be taken of the
results, whatever tEey may be ! -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

HO0E & WEDDERBURN,
SUCCESSORS to F0WLE 4 co.,
SHIPPING, FORWARDING &
Commission Merchants
FOOTOFPRINCEST ALEXANDPIl.
4::fh go @9s
Wholesale Dealers and Importers in all kind, o,
FERTILIZERS,
PLASTER,
SALT,
TOBACCO,
FLOUR,
T ICil;
Sc, &c
We have on hand and to arrive, for sale. II.
following Fertilizers:
no. ! PERUVIAN GUANO,
FOWLE l. CO.'S CELEBRATED
SOLUBLE PHOSPHATED GUINr
WIN. II. FOWLE, BAYNE Y cos.
MANIPULATED GUANO.
Compound Phosphate5 and Alkalic:.
Arnmoniated Phosphate withAlkaU,and Pl.o.
ter and Potash intimately combinc1-wairh
stand high as Top Dressing for
TOBACCO, GRAIN AND GRASSES
.SUluBRERO GUANO,
KETTLENELLS GUANO.
BONE Dust
Lump and Ground Plaster
Baugh's Raw Bone Phosphate
Flour Of Bono.
Ford's Fertilizer
Bartholows Prepared Guano.
Goes Super Phosphate.
Rhodes "
Soluble PEcihc
Eureka Phosphate
Swami I.land Guuno.
Reeds Ammoniatcd Super Phosphate o' lac
Bruces Concentrated Fertilizer
J. J. Turner & Cos Excelsior, and his
Ammoniatcd Phosphate
We keep on hand and are constantly rrr..Y d.
and for sale
ALL DESCRIPTIONS or SALT,
Liverpool Fine,
MArSh0IS
Ashton's Sc, &C.,
Ground Alum,
New York Fine ana Coarse.
and Turks Island. 10
We purchase on Commission AL description
GRAIN,
WHEAT
CORN,
RYE,
and OATS,
and have constantly on hand large supply
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

CHANGE OF PROFESSION young fel-
low townsman George ". Blake, for the past
eight years compostor in the Office Of the
Washington Star, has given up the ''stick and
rule" and gone into the practice Of medicine
with highly successful and old established
resident physician of that city. This is an
other striking incident of "selfmade' man.
Young Blake left home at an early age, secured
employment on the Star, completed his trade,
was awarded permanent situation on that
paper, and while dischargng his duties by day
as composior, spent his leisure moments
and evenings in hard study and attending lee
lures. By strict attention to studies, and gen,
tlemanly habits, he awakened an interest in
his behalf on the part of several eminent
medical men. who gave him that encourage
ment and assistance his indomitabe spirit
sought after, which has resulted in placing
before young Blake a bright and prosperous
future. -Hage1StoWn Wall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

Holm IT. CKEIGHTUN = Sun.
no. IS, KING ST,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
DEALER IN
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, BELLOW S,
Anvils, Nail Rods, Horse Shoes, Blister Stcei,
Files, Rasps, Shoeing Tools &c. Commits
Iron Beam Plough at factory Prices; Casting,
for Titus Iron Plough kept on hand S2shS
Doors, Blinds, &c, furnished to order. Roofing
Felt, and Cement Percussion Caps, Double
and Single Guns, Shot Pouches, Powder tlasks.
Nc Wholesale and Retail. Terms Cash. sel-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

ROBBERY AND ARREST. j. n. Tattan, of
the firm of Everett & Tattan, merchants of
CASTOR, n. c., and the la tier postmaster at
that place, has been arrested with negro,
upon the charge Of robbing at sundry times
the warehouse of the Wilmin. gton and Weldon
Railroad Company, at Weldon of goods to the
amount of $1,000 or $3.50 0. The parties
were seized Monday night in ii lie act Of repeat
ing their depredations,I and on Tuesday COM
mitted to jail at Jackson, North 1mpton county.
Tattan is an ex-United Statel officer: The
negro's name is Pompey Long, noted fiddler
Norfolk Tu1giianr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-12-22

STRAWBERRY PLANTS, $4,000 Straw
- berry Plants, just received from the most
reliable nurserymen. Also, daily expected to
arrive, Grape Vines, Raspberries, Black berries,
and fruit trees, in proper season for planting.
HENRY COOK,
sep 10 80, King st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-09-19
p,rrspuRc Couyrnrros.

There is to be . Soldiers and Sailors
Convention 1t Pittsburg on the 25th inst 1t
isn't for the purpose Of helping A. ]. to
build up the rebel party. The following gen.
tlemen who have been appointed by Governor
Stone, as delegates for this State prove that.
Delegates at Large-Gen. N. B. Baker
of Clinton, Gen. C. L. Matthies of Burling>
ton.
First District-Gens. D. B. Hilhs, J. B.
Weaver, Maj. I. A. BERGMAN.
Second District-Gens. J. b. Leake,
Milo Smith, and Major Henry O Conner.
Third District-Col. Samuel Merrill,
Capt J. l.. Loomis, Col. A. Abernetby.
Fourth District-Gen. F. N. Drake, Col.
Dan Anderson, Col JohfsWilliams.
Fifth District-Gen. S. L. Glasgow, Capt.
E. B. Woodward, Col. Geo. c. Tichenor.
Sixth District-Gen. N. NJ. Trumbull
Col C. c. Carpenter, Capt. Freeman Ellis
worth.
The credentials of the above named dele
gates are in the hands OF Col. Geo. G. Tiche
nor, who will carry them to Pittsburg.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-09-19

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frendent soHssos aese : PFC !.
offering : reward O oos ae11
dollars for the arrest o. 'Es.koA DAvr
an accompsice in me ss''oa "
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nfy Oom"'.s'o1 saS Possesses, 80 =
JOHNSON refused 70 siow 'os !
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in the same way. 5,
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