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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16
Educational.
nOYER, ENGLISH SCHOOL.

The 21st session of this school will open the
1st Monday, in September The session is OF o
months, a weeks each> extending to February
lst, 1857, two weeks vacation being given at
Christmas The Principal gives his undivided
attention to the Improvement of his pupils, and n,
paws strict attention to their morals. Pupils
are not allowed to visit, or 70 frequent villages
without permission. The discipline is firm
but parental.
Tuition in minor branches, per session Of oo
months 9looV
Tuition in Philosophy, &c., and Mathe- :, -
mates ,,.- 10y
Board per session, including everything 100 90 90
Incidental Expenses for School room loO
No deduction for lost time. except in case OF
protracted sickness, No deduction made for pu-
pills entering within two weeks of commence,
mment or for their leaving within same time Of
the close Of the session. Payment required IN
advance at the opening Of the session; 1
Address r. B. MCCORMICK,
jy l4-eotSep16 Aide, Loudoun CO., va.
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ITO RAILROAD CONTRACTORS AMI
/ BRIDGE BUILDERS.
ALEXA, & FREDERICKSBURG r. r.,
ENGINEER'S OFFICE,
No. ) Washington street,
VA, July 18th, 1866

Scaled proposals will be received at this office
from the 10Th instant to II o'clock noon on the
2Gth. for the grading and bridging Of II miles OF
The Alexandria and Fredericksburg Railroad,
from Alexandria to the crossing of the Deco
quan, including the bridge at tn at stream. Sep
arate proposals will be received for the grading
and musonry and for the superstructure of the
more important bridges. Specifications, maps,
profles, and plans of the work may be seen at
The office of the Company in Alexandria.
The remainder Of the line, from the Occoquan
to Brook Station, on the Railroad from Fred
ericks burg to Aqua Creek, will be ready for
letting by both August For other information
apply to the subscribers, at Board of Trade
Rooms. No 4. Market Place, Washington D.
G. BODFISH, MILLS & CO.,
iv1 1916 Contractors for 4. s. F. h. Il.
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The National InteIligencer says 1T is the
:.,taTest OF The party in control Of Congress to
::aep the South out as long as possible, because
( tie South is restored the party in power is
::eakened to the extent Of the political power of
ne South. This constitutes the real, practical
a:.liicuIty of reconstruction.
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r ORETTO COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

The subscriber will open, on the I'd Monday in
September next, school for Young Ladies and
Girls An experience Of twelve years in the
tuition of youth, the last four devoted TO the ed
ucation young dieS entities him. he be dnn5io
the principal to devote his time personally to
each pupil, the number Of students will be limit
ed to thirty. AS the list is already partial y
filled, those who desire to enter, should make
early application, personally, at No. H. south
ter, addressed to
" l6-lw W. T. CARNE, Principal.
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NX7ASHINGTON COLLEGE,
w LEXINGTON, VA.

FACULTY.
Gen. ROBERT E. LEE, President.
CARTER J. HARRIS, Prof of Latin.
JAMES j. WHITE, Prof. OF Greek:
ED. S. JoYNEs, A. NJ Prof. Modern Lam
guages and English.
(To be appointed Prof Moral Philosophy.
A. L. Nelson, A. NJ. Prof of Mathematics
VIM. ALLAN, A. NJ Prof Applied Math ematics;
r. S. MCCULLoH, A. NJ, Professor Natural
Philosophy.
JOHN L. CAMPBELL, A. NJ, Prof Chemistry.
JOHN w. BRoCHENBRoUGH, l.. l., d., Prof.
Law.
HARRY EsTILL, A. M, Assistant Professor
Mathematics.
O. Powell. GRADY, A. NJ, Asst. Prof. Latin.
(To be appointcd) Assistant Prof. Greek.
A PREPAEAToRY COURSE has been Instituted,
in which Students unprepared for the Regular
Glasses may receive instruction in necessary
branches. The session begins End Thursday
Q3th) September, and ends last Thursday IN
June. .,oo
TERMS Tuition, and other College fees, sloC
All other expenses, including Board, -,
Fuel Lights. &c, need not exceed 2ol
For further information, or for Catalogues e %
address the Faculty Of Washington. College,
Lexington, Va. JyL-2W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16

The House of Representatives has disposed
. he contested election Q! Fuller vs.. Dawson,
- decIsring Nr. Dawson, the sitting member,
3),i:led 10 his seat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16
EXECUTIVE MANSION,

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-. Senate, on
saturday, amended and adopted the resolution
from the House, to appoint joint committee
On retrenchmentin the civil military and naval
service. This committed also to inquire into
5he expedlency of retaining appointees in Office
IN the civil service, during good behavior, etc.
Z bill was reported approrriating $50, 900 in
aid Of the sufferers by the Portland fire.
In the House there was quite lively discus
1ion on the Senate bill to authorize the con.
7trucion of bridges over the Mississippi, for
railroad purposes, with pending amendment
deserving the night to Congress to cause the re
no9a OF all distractions to the navigation of
ne river, which may be caused by such bridges.
ne debate at times became some what exciting,
@nc there were several calls to order. The
2eendi! :1; amendment was finally rejected and
ne Dill passed A bill was reported to give
Songressmen salary of eight thousand dollars
81 each Congress, besides mileage. at the rate
D fen cents per mile. WV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16

Zen. 3. Kirby Smith has been elected Pres
cent o. the Virginia and Kentucky Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16

::DJGURNa1ENr.- The Radical Congressional
Jaucus o. Saturday night, agreed that Congress
&2o':lG adjourn, Monday next, tue Odd inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16

General lee has engaged cottage at the
Sock bridge Baths, Va, and himself and Mrs.
ZEE ere expected there to day.
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TIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD

will give the above reward for the appre-
henson of the murderer or murderers Of WILL
LIAM LYLES, on the nigt of the 18th instant,
near Piscataway, Md.
Or liberal reward will be paid for the arrest
Of either one of the party, consisting of four per-
sons, who were present at the time Of the muir
der and robbery. FENDALL MARBURY,
iy 1876 Near Piscataway, Md.
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COMMUNICATED.

There was an editorial 10 your paper: a few
days since, on 'sconscience money, which |
liked much, but fear it will not be responded
to- A friend in New Jersey has enclosed me
the following extract from newspaper publish
ed in that State The ambrotypc alluded to
was not that of VIM: e: Dufany, but OF his
twin brother, James II. Dulany, who was kill
ed in Australia, and was the only likeness OF
him that his family had. If the trophy gath,
erer," who has it, will enclose 1t TO y00u all
other things which he took from the family
will be cheertully relinquished
Yours, ID.
TROPHIES FROM FA1RFAX.-Among the
trophies brought from Fairfax to this city, are
the tent of the Commissary Of the Sd Regiment
OF South Carolina Volunteers: several muskets.
knapsacks, carpetbags, blankets, cane; an an
brotyoe Of tie County attorney, Wan. IL Dnlt-
mn, aud several books, one of which had on the
fly leaf the name Of N Dulony Ball. Captain
of the Fairfax cavalry company, captured in
Alexandria, and portfolio, bearing upon the
outside "B. T. r., Quartermastcr It'll Reg't.
South Carolina Volunteers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16

YEAST CAKES.
STATIONS CELEBRATED YEAST
COMPOUND, composed entirely of vegetable
extracts and is warrented to be the best DRY
HOP YEAST, ever pre-; .nted to the public, and
makes the best Of white, light sweet, nutritious
cakes in each package with full directions,
which if followed is warrented to give COM
pIete satisfaction. For sale, wholesale and re-
tail by HENRY COOK,
ju4-tf No. SO & 224 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16

The Washington Chronicle says:-"John
1.iaor i5ntts, John T. Lewis, Franklin Stems,
J;.a::ies I. Lewis, and ". J. Cowing, Of Vir-
,1s:;eia, and CaptainaaW. R. HiIlyer, of Florida,
lave each written letters enthusiastically en-
:.oTsing the Southern Radical Unonists' call
oS convention in Philadelphia This cen.
';;eTsenent' may probably exercise immense
'nti;cace' in Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16
Fertilizers. 4
DOR THE HARVEST OF 1866.
J. 2. BATHROOM. q co.,
NO. Is KING STREET,
hetveen Water and Union. .s

between wafer hL10 - niot,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Sole agents for the celebrated Buckeye Reap
or and Mower; Woods's Reaper and Mower;
Ball's Reaper-and Mower. !.
The reputation of the above mechines IS
worldwide. No comment is necessary at our
hands. We are prepared to prove them the
best machines in use. Circulars and catalogues
ready for distribution. y 1>gs 3 rg &.si
Revolving Hay Rakes, a& s@& ~ ~.
Grain Cradles,
Wheel Rakes,
Grass and Grain Scythes,
.esfzs. Wire Tooth Cleaners
Horse Hay Forks
Hand Rakes,
bay Forks. IL,
5cythe Snaths'
Whetstones, a as&
Rifles, 49,
Briar Scythes,
Hay Knives, 4a.
Grass Hooks,
Corn Knives,
&C., &C.,
]. P. BARTHoLOW g. CO,
No g. King ST., Alexandria, Va,
my2-tf and $685. 7th ST., Washington, D. Q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16
osG,ns,tcr General Dennisons Resignation.

WASHINGTON, D. G., July II, 1866.
Cir: / have the honor to tender you here
VITA ny resi- gnation of the Office Of Postmaster
General, 10 take effect upon your notifying me
o. It's acceptance.
20 thus Withdrawing from your Cabinet, it
8 proper TO say that do so chiefly because Of
lie difference ofopinion between us in regard
% the proposed amendment of the Constitu-
Ion, which l approve, and the movement for
The convention to be held at Philadelphia on
me l4th proximo, to which [ am opposed.
Wy confidence in the patriotism of the Union
Republican party, and conviction that upon its
permanent control Of the Government depend
II large measure the peace and happiness of
he country, will not permit of my holding
22y equivocal attitude in respect to it.
Assuring you of my personal regard and ap-
o?ecation of the uniform courtesy have re-
ceiyeG from you
am, very respectfully, yours, &C.,
". DENNIsON.
&c the PRESIDENT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, D. c., July H. 1866
SIR: Your ,esignation Of the office of Post
Gpster General, rendered in your letter of the
,lth inst, is hereby accepted
,3ully approaching your kind assurance of
personal regard, l am, very truly and respect
July, yours, ANDREW JOHNSON
20 the Honorable WILLIAM DENNIsoN, Wash
.nston, d. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16

CODA WITH COFFEE AND CREAM !
y We take pleasure in informing the ladies
and gentlemen of Alexandria and those visiting
our city, that we are now prepared to furnish
PURE SODA WATER WITH COFFEE and
CREAM-a very refreshing and exhilarating
beverage during the summer months-also,
Hook and Soda, Nectar Cream, Catawba, Sher-
bet, Orange, Pineapple, Vanilla, Lemon Rasp-
berry, Straw berry, Ginger, and all syrups usual
~ dispensed at frst-class Soda Water FOUNTAINS,
w. L. MILBURN s. BRO,
Apothecaries,
je 15-tf NE cor King s. Washington sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16
TVAMIIN'S CHOLERA MIXTURES,
NOS. ONE AND TWO.
For Incipcnt and Advanced Stages Of the
Disease

These preparations, recently published to the
world in all the newspapers, were used with
wonderful success by the Rev. DR. CYRUS HAM
LIN American Missionary at Constantinople,
during the fearful visitation of CHOLERA at
that city last summer.
No Family should be without them.
They arc simple, but having them ready for
instant use in case of attack has saced many
thousands of Nres.
Let every counting room and dwelling bepro-
vided with the proper REMEDIES, and let no
one be found unprepared in time of necessity.
Fer sale in any quantities by
JANNEY & CO.,
INV tr Dru pgisfc 1I5 King St
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ALEXANDRIA.
The CABINET. On Saturday last President

The CABINET. On Saturday last President
johnson nominated to the Senate, A. W. Ran
dali, now First Assistant Postmaster General,
70 be Postmaster General, in the place of Mr..
Oeunison, resigned. No other designations OF
Cabinet officers had been received by the Pres
siant up TO noon on Saturday.
The newspapers state that Attorney General
Speed has sent in his resignation to the Presi-
dent The friends Of Mr.. Speed report thatin
his letter to President johnson, he was even
more emphatic than Mr.. Dennison of his dis
approval of the Presidents policy. The resig
nation Of Secretary Harlan is daily expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16

A MODEL RAILROAD "Crocus, the face
tious correspondent of the Pithole Record,
writes to that paper from Richmond, Va, and
thus describes the medium of transportation
1--WE came by way Of the Orange, Lemon, and
Alexandria railroad, and would say to persons
who are tired of life and, in hurry to get
through, try this line. You leave Washington
in the evening, and. as general thing, Will ar
rive in Heaven or Richmond the next day
Each trainis provided with surgeon, under
taker, amputating table, and other luxuries !;
besides these, it has some of the finest collins |
ever expect to see Hospitals are established
along the entire route, and in case of fatal ac-
cldent, the bodies of Strangers are Immediately
embalmed. The arrangements are SO perfect,
and accidents so sure on this road, that many
persons have their limbs taken off and get en-
balmed before starting, to avoid delay while on
the cars
We publish the above for the hun,or it con-
talns. Ofcourse we do not endorse his unjust
aspersions upon one Of our best railroads
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TIRGINI4 NEWS.

The Lexington correspondent of the Rich
mond Times, makes the following allusion to
Governor Letcher and his family: 'Governor
Letcher has been made member uf the Board
of the Military Institute, by Gov. Pelrpolnt,
who arrived here day before yesterday, and IS
the guest Of General Smith, the Superlnten-
dent of the Institute. Governor Letcher is
looking remarkably we'll. He is quietly practl-
cling law"
The college exercises of William and Mary
College, Virginia, took place on the 9TH inst,
and was largely attended. An address was de
livered before one Of the societies of the college
by Major John Tyler, son of the deceased ex-
President of the United States, who was also
the last chancellor of the college. A sermon
was also delivered in the old Colonial Church,
of Williamsburg, by Rev. DR., Woodbridge, of
Richmond
John D. Pennybacker, esq.,, Of Rockingham,
sustained very severe injury to one of his feet
On Monday morning last. He was operating a
moving machine in one Of his fields, and had
his foot caught in the machine and nearly sew
cred from the ankle. Every bone except one,
was cut in two. A long time must elapse be-
fore Mr.. P can have the use of his foot
About l60 negroes from Washington city
passed through Lynchburg Saturday evening,
en- route to Rome, Georgia. where they have
been employed to work on railroad. The most
of them had on uniform, and we presume have
been in the army. They were a most dilapida-
ted cnd seedy set throughout.
The publication Of the letter list of the Rich
mond Post Office has been awarded to the
Richmond Times, as the paper having the
largest circulation in that city.
DR.. John c. Hughes, one of the most prom
inent physicians and eminent citizens of Char
lottesville, died there on Friday morning
The Rockingham and Shenandoah papers
continue to speak of the excellent wheat and
cat crops made in those counties
We hear complaints from Campbell and Am
herst, that chinch bugs have attacked their
con-felds thus early in the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16

Secretary Seward has written letter to the
National Union Committee, approving Of the
proposed National Union Convention to be held
IN Philadelphia Nh. Speed, late Attorney Gen
aral, has written letter to the same commit
Tee, disappearing Of the call for the proposed
Convention. He ''approves Of many of the
principles set forth in the call for the Conven-
lion, and yet does not approve Of the call it
self" In other words he will go with the
Radicals.
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JOHN T. CREIGHTON g. SON,

II BRICKSll
BRICKS!
1900 BRICKS on hand and for sale low, for
cash. at E. FRANCIS'S BRICK KILN,
upper end of Fairfax street,
near the Canal
Ny- Orders for all kinds of Brick Work
promptly attended to, if left Mt the Brick Yard,
or mt my residence Sc, south st. Asaph street
ap 2-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16

There appears to be dead set at Mr..
iie1ton, the chief Of the Bureau of Agricul-
:ure' He is accused of not knowing anything
ABOUT mechanical subjects, of being ignorant Of
geography, and remarkable in the way of spell
srg It is said that he writes-"Shugar Cain
Jeao' This may be joke. He is called
jae dover picking, fruit dispensing, shrub do
:,atns Chief OF the Agricultural Bureau"
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COO -Strayed from the sub
.SSO scriber, living near Bealeton Station
o. 81 A. r. r., on the 3Dth of June last, q very,
light BAY MARE MULE. Said mule is Of
medium size, finely formed, and was in good
condition when it left home Has small bunch
of white hair in the name where the collar
works; name closely trimmed; has rather an
Old look about the head; and slight b!emisb
in the right eye; Gt may be the Jeff eye) is per-
fectly gentle, either at work or under the saddle.
When last heard from she was at Mrs. Payne's,
lower end of Fauquier, near the Prince William
line. | will pay the above reward for its appre-
hcnsion and delivery to me at Bealeton.
CHARLES H. GORDON.
Beaeton Station, jy l32w -
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED COMMIS-
w SIONERS, to assess the damages on the
proposed route of the Alexandria and Freder-
icksburg railroad, will meet at the house of
Mrs. Samuel Cats, West End, Fairfax county,
on TUESDAY, the 7th day Of August, 1866.
to make our awards. All persons interested
will attend, and will be heard.
JAMES HUNTER,
ARTHUR BROADWATER,
jy 13-eotd WIN. Fl. GOODING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-16

The ''Freedmen's Equal Rights Convention
III Georgia. recently investigated the conduct
c. :. e. Bryant the President of their associa-
ion, and their committee reported 'favorably.'
Wnereupon, Gen. TiIlson informed the mem
bers Of the aforesaid convention and association
that the said Bryant was a liar and swindler,'
SIC that the course he is pursulngis injurious
% he oolored race" And then, the Conven
:ic1 thanked Gen. TilIson for his informa-
::Gn -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-02-03
A.white Mans Government.

i That this is an exclusively white mans gov
ernment is as absolute and arrant a political
falsehood as was ever uttered The author of
such an assertion ought to have a carte
blanche on which to write himselfa title rem
{ resenting the highest degree of asinine wis
dom. 1T savors of tobacco, rancid bacon, and
bad whiskey, and undoubtedly was conceived
and brought forth in corner grocery or gam
bling den. 1t stands forth stamped with the
brutality ofslayery ,the stupidity Of prejudice
and the cowardice of injury inflicted upon I'M,
nocence. Its abettors, arrogant ia their ipno-
rance, Will soon need the pity of an INTELLIGENT
community to shield them from the contempt
sure to be awarded to the willing advocates OF
g error. 3lJi9d All1a ,s9IenOO ~ L-75 II ~
For the statement Is not borne ont in fact.
II it implies that white men only carried on
the lighting Of the revolution, the whole histo-
ry OF the war asserts the contrary. The rec
ord shows that hundreds Of black men fought
/ In the ranks Of the patriot army; that some OF
the most efficient operations, such as the
storming of Stony Point for instance, were
successful through the aid of that race. His
| tory reveals the disgraceful fact that white
| slave-owners sent, their slaves to the army,
| drew their pay retained them in slavery after
| the war closed, and sold them like cattle when
| convenience or profit dictated. There is no
| getting around the record on this point
In the last British war, the same patriotism
was evinced by the blacks wherever and when.
ever they were called upon--as BY Jackson
at New Orleans and with similar OUTRAGE,
inflicted upon them after victory was secured
by their help, Shall the nation, having waxei
fat, like Jeshurun, kick the third time agaipst
the tias ofthe Almighty, and leave the coloreG
patriots TO the civil or political mercy of the
men who have grown rich on their blood, and
who, IKE vampire bats, will, as soon as ,op
portunity offers, ,insidiously suck out the last
| drop Of their blood, while tanning them will
L9 pretence of friendship and good win? Forbit
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-02-03
The Right OF suffrage as Protection

7 The Philadelphia Press says with equal
force and justice that the right of suffrage in
this county is often invaluable as protection
There are citizens whose participation in mo-
litical contests adds very little to the aprre-
gate amount of wisdom displayed, vet their
power to cast potential vote commands
respect for their personal rights which could
not otherwise be obtained. The ballot is a
shield and weapon for its humblest posses.
sor; it enables him not only to choose rulers
to govern the nation, but defenders and ad-
vocates of his peculiar interests and views !;
and to reward those who prove faithful, and
punish those who are recreant and unjust.
Any class endowed with it readily finds ear
nest champions when its rights are inyad-
ed. 1t is quite possible that small portion of
some communities would choose wiser rnIers
than the whole mass, but officers thus electeJ
would be as regardless of the wishes and in
terests of the disfranchised as they wonId he
sedulous to win the favor of electors. a 70.
public owes its strength to the interest pn,ver-
sally felt In its movements, which Is generated
BY the consciousness that all citizens can Free
~ participate in its councils, share its honorS
and claim Its protection.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-02-03
PORTLAND SATURDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY g. 1866
Miscellaneous.
.r Fryeburg Academy!
- .tELk
TNHE SPRING TERM Of this Institution viii COM
.i5n1od tsa
Wednesday, February 2lst, 1885, oI

I-II AHu cUHuuue eIeVeh Weeks.
CHARLES d. BARROwS. A. B., PRINCIPAL
A Classical Department has been formed especi-
ally adapted to Students fitting tor College, syste-
matte and thorough. TsE3o - s.lst -~4u
Music and DrGscing by competent teachers. -
Board can be obtained on reasonable terms, Also
Rooms for Students wishing to board themselves.
Application should be made in person or by letter
to the Principal, or to -l5 lIos -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-02-03
House TAINTED.

A GOOD, convenient house in the vicinity of Cum
a berland or Oxford Streets. Rent not to exceed
$22b. Enquire at this Office. r-- = :
Portland, Feb. 1, 1865. ne DIV