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DIED.

At her residence in Henderson, Ky, on the
9Th of May, 1861. Mrs. ALICE LYME, wife OF
l.. ii. Lyme Esq, and daughter ut the late
w. NJ &. Fairflx of Washington, D. O., in The
9th year other uge. -
On The Goth of May, at the residence of her
father in Gloucester county, w.. of Group, ST ,
SAN EEDDON. Sd daugh er OF Thomas 5. and
HarrieLte II. Taliafeiro, aged years and
months -s . + .sT"Et.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

The 'Fenian movements fill co!umns in the
Lew Eors papers. When the kilograms, de-
@:0stcaes, rulnors, reports, statements, contra
~;ict:cns: &c: Sc, are boiled down,'' the sub
,:enae ecn be inund in the abstract we give, pre-
os"ec oy tne able condenser Of news Of the day
y he Baltimore Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

The National Iutelligenccr says: We hear
nat Radical members write home that they
80 tie masters of the situation '-are the
:s;3wer Cor dispensing patronagc-and that there
:,ec} be 40 fears Of politiciaos at home in sus-
aiming them This is the game, is it? Nous
>,2rcons! Two can play at it.
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MARRIED

of NAV, by tae Re, br. Dana, Recsor of Trinity
Church, Mr.. THOMAS G B,iWIE, OF Tensas
Parish La, and Miss MARIE VIDAL PAGE
daughter Of Dr. VIM Byrd Page, of that city,
formerly of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

Rev. J. 3. Maury, of the Episcopal Church
.: :i;;s Diocese, has been called to the church
4 **:c:l Gibson, Mississippi, vacant by the re
,.,uval d Mr.. Dana to Natchez.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS. -No,hi'sg OF
moment was done in the Senate yesterday.
The ss.reconstruction" resolution was dis:usset.
at much length, and up to the hour Of adjourn
ment. The House proceedings vera also dull.
A bill was passed regulating the pay ftke OH
GERS of the army. It fSes the salaries as
f flows; General. $4,000 !; L. General, $40,
900: Major General, $1,000; Br gadaer Gen-
era, So 500; Colonel, So 500; L cut, CooneI,
800; Major, $1,000; CAPTAIN, 81 Ooo; First
Lieutenant 81, 800, and Second Lieutenant
$1,000. Communications fur fuel AID fo1age
on are allowed. The House then agreed 7"
the reporl OF the co terehce committee % The
dlsagrerng votes ON the Military Academy APP
preparation, aud the bill Was passed.
Hon. James Harlan Secretary of the Int
rior, left Washington last evening on visit to
his parents in the State Of Indiana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

The following named geutiemea have beer
appointed Directors on the part Of the State
N the Exchange Bank Of Virginia: A. S
Iii, 6 D Campb Il, J. T. Daniel, G. "
Suits and George w. Singleton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06
ATTORNEY GENERAL S Or

1t is announced that twenty-five million
dollars in gold were exported from New York
in three weeks, up 10 juno 9; and gold, May ]
at l262-now al. s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06
iIfsl rance.

O.. THOMAS "a, ~
~ NO. 7s,PRTNCE STREET,,
OPPOSITE THE GAZETTE OFFICE
FIRE, MARINE
AND LIFE INoU RANCE AGENCY.
Alexandra, ~ Sss-.e
Agent for the following first class BALTl-
MORE COMPANIES; ucp copp.nv
MARYLAND FEE INsulAEGE CV =; "a, ~
JOS. < s MILs9k 1Aos + President aaaslAtos
THE MERcHANT'slsg "a I'D MECHANICS FIRE
INSURANCE. COMPANY,
ISAAC WILLIAMS S;,as Hfaa. R. pfesiasas:
rag H Soissauy FIRE INSURANCE coMPaHTYs
a. J. HARLAN LA WILLIAMS ANp sIl REESE,
HOME sfsEs55iy e Of HAVEN
cuAs. WILSON, in {I1lzLp6R. s LATTER,
sEc SSI5i7;y (nAR1NE) INSURANCE COMPANY
! S iOFl NEW YORK, n
r. L. uAYDocK, THos. " Y.. EIRDsA ALL z
Policies OF the above reliable companies, is
sued utthis Office, Immediately on application
against loss ur damage by fire, on al descrlp.
tons Of property ia The city or country, on terms
as ornble.nst those of any otherscompAny,: o.
Tas MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., OF q. Y
Cash Assets July /, 5oooVo
Annual income, in cash.. IVY.
. The divioends OF this company are larger IN
amount, for premiums paid, than IN any Com
pany in the world. T ,s.L.:.c
All the profits arising from this immen5e fund,
are. AN NUALLY1 DIVIDED amongst the as
Applications received at my office No. .75,
w wh' of 0naNhAs :, 80 Med calsExaminer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

:.:1e members Of the johnson Department.
:. LAB, 10 Washington, are to be placed 'un
j;sg *h.. han: By the Radicals IL Congress, as
~ "a .nef have he power
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

.s'hc wealthy Prince Esterhazy died at Rats
g: scoon'ly. he vas the greatest land owner
'ns, 'as .i:hcst man in Austria, ii is said, His
:,.n GH3:;hoies i his heir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

,;oosres5 will have after political matters are
is2as, 4 o, much doubt and difficulty in adjust
y; Ne 's< u, q 'arih bills, and in the adoption
Saon,o fandirs syst m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

Tsp dec b. Curtis, tate of the U s. stea1
rsnsp'ct Star, died at .Georseton D. G., 0
nc 8. q :uatapt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

4:hs l1ie rains have caused cs.nsidarabl
*, ka. i. he James RIVER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

::Ea Isuons Brown Wiley case in Washing
1: "a; aS beer settled BY decision in favor o
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~OGicc hours from a. NJ. to 3 o. n. tjalG-t

~OEice hours from a. N. to 3 Q. II. t!aiG-ti
rl7HE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
$3.50 AEEX ANDR1A. 81
CHARTERED IN 1914 III
Continues to insure against loss or damag &c
by fire. The company which has had the
half Ii century, again so!icits the Patronage OF
the public Risks will be taken at the essab
lshed rates, and losses promptly paid. ~
Office hours - Il. m, TOD y. N.
G. ". WATrLGS, Secretary.
-.. Drectors: r,fr -!
q 4: 7. Cover, Pres. G. ". ,Wattlea,t
ETm Gregory, Benz. Barton, d
i. II. Brent. IT, n aug LILY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

ldr. Colfax, MIR. Foster. AID The "Coneres-
:..ona! Committee, in card, say they have no
CAUSE OF complaint about their treatment as
4:sitors to Gen Scott funeral, at West Point.
11snt che writer of the complaint in the Chroni-
3le, says he derived bis information from par
IFS who formed part OF the l,iiIilar? and con-
c,,essioaal escort. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

Mr.. Fcrney writes hat there is no faith to
be repost d iu Andrew Johnson's assurances
This looks amazingly like reconciliation
don't it?
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important Order.

The Attorney General yesterday issued the
following eli cular to the district attorneys and
marshals Of the Uniled S ates:
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE,
WAsHISGToN, D: c., June S, 1856,
By direction Of the P'e>id Mt, you are hereby
instructed to cause the arre-t of all prominent
leading or conspicuous P rsons called "Fe-
mans who you may have probable eau e to
bel eve have been, or may be, guilty or VIOLA
tons of tn neu'r.lity laws Of the United
States. JAMES SPEED, Attorney General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

/ communication from the Secretary OF the
tI!'rcs>ury, in answer to the inquiry il regard to
:.??ls late sale Of gold by the Treasury Depart
a. ct, reports that the sales of god belonging
;. tie United States during the month Of May
y the assistant treasurer at New York, Was
1872, 100000 The commission allowed to the
s.ysn: 3Ir EIyers making the sale Was ! Of
ne pc. CT. The rates at whi'h the gid was
sclG rerc as follows: s26 635,000 at 1905;
9: $50 900 at 1907; 800, 0u0at 1909; s., $50, OUO
j.: 81 [,345 900 at 1909.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

.2ie5, in Paris, on May 10 Rev Francis Ma
-Acry, known throughout Great Britain and
.rei.nG rs Father Prout,' one of the most
accomplished scholars, one of the wit'iese aid
nos. brilliant writer's, and one Of the most
zpaie! aen Of his day BON in Ireland about
.3O5, and educated in Jesuit colleges in France
AGO toe University of Rome, Mahony was a
.sorlap Catholic Irishman Of the old school
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

The Washington Chronicle intirnates that
Congress will soon attend to the proper IRE
forms in he District Of Columbia, Including
negro suffrage,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06
EDGAR VARIED ".7.
SX7ARFIELD & HALL.
Corner of Prince and FairiaI Gree

Having pur, based the stock Of a.. 1"rIIi, ;"
which we have added largely, we hnv" J.! '-"E
-;tlarge and complete a-sortmrnlo OF HSIy' ?.u;;.
Chemicals. Dy:.:-Stutls, Pertumeri"s "9m@!ei
Fancy Glass Ware, Hair, Clothes III" ,iAs
sTooih un4 Nail Brushes. Coa.sc ;.rG ,F'n2
Combs; great variety.of toilet urtic!t, y: N"
hair, skin and t~e.h India Rubber S"od;, ri&c
rette Paprrs, Patent Medicines OF al ;of';, see
.iciual Liquors, Bitters. FANNY EyS ""cs;,
Chewing Tobacco. Smoking To5a-%c'. sHt ,
very large assortment Of all article: ':sl2i'
found in u drug store -,
- va Particu ar attention viii be &c q % tie
neat and careful comp undirg Of Esh E$JS'''
TONS at ait hours Of tie gag and fs1ghs.
s. nh 9-tf Ell .s-5 ..s ...s.
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VTIRGINIA MILITARY INSTErU.r ~.
Y III, Boa d Of Visitors will m ct 1t the Viz
GINA Military In sttute on rle 9th If June to
make appointments: OF Cadets. Applications
for state and Pay Cadet appointments will be
made to the undersigned accompanied with the
usual testimonials Of good moral character. gu.
Candidates for appointment NUT be exempt
from bodily disease of ages between Ii and Is
years, and in the case OF State Cadet apple ,nts
must satisfy the Board of their inability to
meet the expenses of the Institution ~ y-I5
G ndidates for admission must be able to
read and write ~ ell, and to perform with facil-
~ and accuracy the various operatious- OF the
four ground rules of1arithuletlc, OF reduction. vi
simple and compound proportion, and Of Enl--
gar aid decimal fractions an,
State Cadet Zone for each Senatorial DISTRICT
will be supp led with board and tuition without
All State Cadets. who held appointments on
the I'd of April, 1865, and who desire to entfr
the institution rs such, will signify the same,
with the usual cvi !ence of present pecunlaEyy
condition, by letter to the Superintendent. IN
Every arrang ulent has been made by the
Board Of Wis tors TO maintain the high Scientific
character OF the Institute and to put in full op-
ton its wel-tried md distinctive system Of
discipline and instruction. ~ ~"
! he graduating exercises OF the institution.
will take place ut the Institute on the 4th o /:
July The examinations viii commence on the
9th "f June. and be continued daily until COM
pleted. The public are respectfully invited to
all these exercises. ~;
For all ful Their information application will
~ " - FRANCI e. SMITH,
Superintendent,
Lexington, Va, my l8-law6w - z:.sf@g :.
DOTUMAC HERRING-loO half bbls Fam
i lily Roe Herring; very superior, first of the
'0l mS 5-s iSF s@ls0y GEO. WASHINGTON
rASTokS!o :CASrORs!l aCA>TuKot!la..
~ Just received % handsome ass"rtmen! OF
Casters. ~ s. w; w. ADA A
my If afIl,5i5: NO rs, HI street:
GUGARS-BFOWN AND kEFINED--OF
- Various qualities, received t. Day, and for
sale low BY u. G. MlLbURN,
my % If Opposite the Market!
LUST RECETVED-A fresh supplyof BUT
= TER and EGGS from Loudoun cnunty, Va
a' j. r. SHEkW OUD,
my 2-tf 80. q cor. Queen and st. Asa. n sts
@A HOUSE FOR RENT he Parsonage
.Eziza ''ousc OF the First Pres yterian. Church
A,Dy to HENRI COOK,
NV S-tf a9it 80, King street
rAROLINA RICE.
u Prime Carolina Rice, justreceived and
for sale By sssg III GEORGE E. " IIITE,
NH 4-tf 6a sS9snd 81 Cameron street,
OLD HANS oeolbs. ~ superior hickory
" ushed Family Hams, for sale by -
WTOOL. Tie 6ighe market pace paid for
" wool BY lmy SO.lml 3, WHEAT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

L HUNDRhD AND TWENTY-ONE
ACRES, between the Old Telegraph and Back
Lick Ro DIS, in Fairfax county. Il, mile from
Alexandria: Good Dwelling House, Barns, Gut
houses and Fe" ces; Fine Spring ard Surfing
House near the dwelling; an amply, supply of
Of Water, Wood and Timber or the place
Terms easy-price moderate, and title unGuca-
,ionable This farm has d well disposed soil;
is in cd condition and has not suffered from
" D. L. SHOOT,
Attorney at Law.
my9-tf Alexandria Va.
NCTICE.-Al persons are hereby forwarned
~ against ira ling for o note drawn by me
ana M d. payable t. Talmadge Thorn, OF Fair
lax county. Va, dated Ito the best of my recol-
lectonJ in the month Of June, 1863, for sixty
same having been obtained from me for tho pur-
chas2 of d sorre mare, which proved TO be slo:
LEI property, and was taken from me by the
my iaw5w LEAH q. WRENN.
h EMOVAL-H. C. FIELD has removed
IL his BOOT AND SHOE STORE from No.
"a, King stro' t, to No. ID. North FAIRFAX ST,
where he will be pleased to SEE bis old customers
and all those wanting work in his line: Special
attention given to custom work of all kinds.
re TERMS CASH. ~A
Those Indebted TO him are requested to make
pay ment medlalely, Us his necessities require
him to make collections. ap3-lf
"C1oAs AND SEE"
Received this day, #e,
zoo dozen Fresh Eggs.
200 lbs f esh Butter
Pc ch BLOW Pot toes
- Geo &c s. jenkins Sugar-cured Hams.
George& Jenkins Sugar-cu red smoked Beet.
..-'g j GR1GG.
nv 21-'w 100 King street.
McEWAN'S 1ENUINE SCOTCH ALE
This celebrated Ale is used at Delnonico's and
ether first class Res nu'ants in New y re-. 1t
is confidently recommended to al desiring a
genu! land very superior 1cotch Aic
a fresh lot just received and for sale by
GEO E. WHITE,
% ap 2S-4w 89and 81 Cameron street.
60 FOR SALE. ea
A$I a B a RG A ! $i
FOUR FRAME HOUSES, on the west side
Of Water street, near Gibbon, each containing
SIX rooms The lots run b icll to an alley The
advertiser will sell one with the privil go Of
the four For further particulars, terms, &c,
apply to w NJ. COCA N,
ie If No Is, north Royal st.
DOAkD.-Board can be had ut No. l6, north
- Washington st. je 5-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

4 ssa.e fGold}.l.- 49, $4,000, COZ
il, the United States -Ei-Jt- - ~ ,40U,Uo0
FIRE AND LIFEslNSURENCE,l
As. WILLIAM STREET. NEW -GOEtA. &
Policies ISSUED PAYABLEsI& GOLD aIEfLh" =
r:r 80 OF CURRENCY.
Shareholders personally responsible iof All
liabilities of the company.
- All Directors Must Be Shareholders =
Directors in New York: &E Z
r. Cottcnct. Henry Grinnell,
los Cnilard, ssag Alex ,Hamilt5ns Jr., -
&. N. Arch. bald, E. f }oande.son,
10 70: - H. B. ". Consul. ~. ~
.f- Alfred Pell, Resident Secretary &
Risks taken in tho above desira BILE company
on all descriptions of property at the. loMess
current rates, and policies Issued, phyaoie -
Gold, Sterling, or currency, by
HOUE s. WEDDERBURN, Agents;
nov 3-tf Foot of Prince st AleXa., w:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06
ALEXANDRIA,.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 6, 1856.

The Washington board Of trade, at its las,
:2egular monthly meeting, adopted resolution
= favor CT the bill now pending before Con-
G;.ess foi' direct military and postal railway 10
|]o3 York, and requesting Congress to ascer-
:e,2 The;herit is contemplated by the Balti-
moro and Ohio Railroad to construct the pro-
,oscd read from Washington to the Point Of
locks, and if not to give to the city OF Wash
,oatoc the necessary relief We observe that
nc National Intel!igeucer is down upon the
3aIia.ore and Ohio Railroad, and its Presi
7an$, 1lC Garrett Il charges that great fa-
:yi:t:sl, mas been shown to his wealthy Or
.oo:esioa. II says that this favoritism ''has
.s-S he County blood and infinite treasure;thst
"a :oad mas received something over SlOO,0UO
ger toc the constructive carrying Of the
-:r:!'. and considerably larger per centage
=: car port Of troops than did any o. b r road
- loe country" and that now, Mr. Garret
fssr:o.s 10 tie master Of the position, aud has
.areaseleG, as is reported, that he will not
:rl!c inc ro.t hence to the Point of Rocks, it
%ile III! should pass authorizing (in view Of
:S2ocr5anS na Ional objrc ) an Interstate com
;vraicat;on be waen raj roads, Tor the purpase
i: '3.ro pes'icn 10 the transport Of passenger,
nd freight throughout the country"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

70 81. article in the last number Of the Edin-
,1rs Review there are some extracts from a
,Gp1r Gray7r up by the celebrated French Cen
;:al Drmouriez, who was brought in contact
:-:i'h Ghe British Secretary Of State for War
7;ad ne CcIoniesin 1906, propoundlng scheme
Tor 3or 'uud,ng gu Epp're in Mexico, in order
X ohs,k ne progress cf the Uui.ed States. y
This reads curiousy enough by the light of re-
cent occurrences. The writer enlarged on The
feasibility Of his pr iect, and the advantages
toas :7ou!d accrue 70 England from pla ling the
Pike Of @ leans Louis, Philippe) in the posi-
...or, siEce conferred ~ France en- the A.chduke
A'::a~im'lian. Ib'J proposal, at the time, was
e2seTuined by yIr. Windham, and referred by
rim, 20 Sir s..,thur Wellesley, who wrote upon
: s=Te's'. mastery papers, TO be found In the
%s'lr..s,on Dess catches History is continual
~ 10 8 ing i,s~lt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

Ois W., -. 1850 ..s-.
H CHEMICALS, ,,,-..,r~ -
s.. ~ The usual attention paid 10 Dai1'IiH'
Recipes ny ,,. ..'.
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g1IRE AND LIFE INSURANCE.

A. 1850 -
The undersigned has been appointed "geht
for the following companies, viz:
WASHINGTON sFIkE NSURANCE GU,
Of Baltimore. ~
Capital
President ~; .r.a Secretary
ASSOCIATED - a...
FIREMEN's INSURANCE .COMPAN y,
of baltimore. q s-g.
VIM. 4. Hack, " -. John: Dukehart, =.
. President 81 sfrs..s Secretary
MARYLAND LIFE INSURANCE CO., Z
Of SaltiHlore. 7.s.j 81
Goo. ?. Thomas, Jno ". Davis,
President Secret&f y.
Policy hoders participate in theiprohts,
The above companies stnnd rs hlgh and are .;
popular us any others in the city OF BaItIlno e.
h!sks will be taken Ill the lowest rates chargeu
by irat-class companies.
SAMUEL u JANNET,
ut Janney & 90 S Drug store, No. 49, hlnsst
above 81. Asuph. ~ I'm II. Jan la-eNt:
ROBERT JAM1E-oN GEO. W. JAMIEsoE
..... .-...' JAMIEsON S BRO: 80 q
E1hE' nr, GjGii a.
LIFE 4Dl
. MARINE -
INSURANCE:
oGIce, No.97, kiag.s&,i
ALEXANDRIA, Va ..a,,H "a
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l,ANDRETu'S G.aRDE::: SEE 3
GROVER T. RAEEE':;;
ND PE0P2IETORs CO
aI(JG,s WORM DESTROYING rf;:.

q Orders from the country receive prcmf:s2
careful attention. mn j. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06
: .he subscriber ofers 70 sell his entire ss7'= y
- HARDWARE,

T HOUSE FOR .SALE.-A aniat. IT., n
sai House for sale at q bargain. Eao":S; .. /:
ofic ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-06-06

TOBACCO? en- choice brands 1oo:'s :"
= i ]: sale low for cash by .,1,r.cTC
my gov GEO. w A,'d..:- -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-08-11
HONE OF THE BLEST.

Oh when shall dwell IN mansion oil
bright,
And J,su, my Saviour behold:
OrvsIk ~ bis eide I'k. an srg.l o( light,
In a ciy Ill ga,nisset s,lh gold
CHORUS.
Home ofihs b'esl, home OF The blesi,
When wilt thou evei be DIne |
Home oflhe ble.l. houe OF the he.,,
Soon halt thou ever be mine.
No pear from the ocean, no gold from
The nine.
Can ,sr,ion and purify buy {;
III trust IN the blood of Saviour divine.
And Ill cling 10 his cross ull die.
Thoughlight are the sorrows ,ha! burden
sclld.
And lesIlne the Iemp pest Of woe,
] long b, the land 'hs. was never de6led;
TO us home Of the blest would | go.
Bu, While I'm a stranger away from my
nome.
II ,o,l IN the vineyard and prsy
III ,s-ry the cross while thinS of the
cGtSn,
Ind Ill watch for The break Of The day 4.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-08-11
Miscegenstion in Mohile-Letter from
&C oiortd Rcilep -, -

We have been furnished with copy ,
of letter from Mistress Charity John
son. formerly slave Of one oGr 'oldesF
and most tespecshle citizens. bnChari,yi
is as black as the ace. of spales.s stW il,
will be seen from her letter that she ,is
not devoid ofcunning. snd-some OF the
arts sometimes resor,ed to by 90 called
fashionable bellies of another color.i
Charity appears To be very harry" 10
her new relations, having married a white
man and having 20 house al 10 herself.
The letter is addressed to her "desr coussi
IN" KITTY, OF Ibis city, and reads as fol-s
lows: v4..Ta erq as,
Kitv, I am married nov to nice
young gentleman, and he ia iciite man
10 e! BuI tha is nothing suangs 10 yous
for YOU know that wcpldn', have a mig
ger as long 40 ,htre is so many white
men that raais cOlOTsd ,cir's. lie isa
Louisville gentleman. aud he thinks am
,he belle of Mublle :" and am going To
keep HIM thiuklng SO as long as he hds,
cotton 10 sell bot, when the cotton IL
gone. | don't know wha, he ~ill think
then bu, ~ long as he has got Ia bale OF
cotton / wiN lore him still. HE nsma
IS Joe Harris. aUd that Is the nnms ! GO
by as long as the cotton holds out" TBpt
as aoon as il is gone lhinS ! will change
my name to Johnson sgsin. DTec, 10
Charity Johnson Mobile.
The above shows conclu.sely thar
Charity has cut her "eye.,ee'h." and We
would suggest to her rhite liege lord
ihst he would do well 10 watch his black
wife. or the Courts OF Mobile might bF
roubIed with a ciss of erin. con, which
would afford To nur esteemed roniempo-
ranes Of the "Gull Ghy' divers rirh rsro
and racy i,ems.-Nonfgomery Mail.