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The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1866-09-06

Samuel j. Randall, Phil
adelphia.
Charles O'Neill, Phila.
Leonard Myers, Phila.
VIM. D. Kelley, Phila.
NJ. Rus. Thayer, Chest
nut Hill, Phila.
Benjamin II. Boyer, Nor
ristown.
J. NJ. Broomall, Media.
SydeRhdDi e. Anco1td
Reading.
Thad Stevens, Lancaster
Mye1' Stroltse, Pottsville
Philip johnson, Easton,
Charles DeniSon, Wilkes
barre.
Ulys. Mercur, Towanda
G. F. Miller, Lewisburg
RHODE
Thos. A. Jenckes, Provi
dence.
SOUTH
Jno. D. Kennedy,
William Aiken, -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER"
PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND.

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAM.
By virtue Of q decree Of the Circuit Court
of FauGuier county, pronounced the l2th Gay
Of December, 1865. in the suit of Hunton vs..
Bastable, the undersigned, who were therein
appointed special Commissioners tor th9t pur-
pose, will, on FRIDAY, 9th of February,
1866, offer for sale, on the premises, at p ~,
LAND, belonging to G. NJ. Bastable, in the
county Of Fauquier, and is the same land al
lotted to said Bastable. in the partition between
him and James J.. Hunton, and contains ey re-
cent survey sec - ACRES. This is one Of the
very finest farms in. Piedmont, Virginia: is we'll
adapted to the growth OF al cereals, and IS IN
surpassed as q Grazing Farm. 1t is beautifully
situated on both sides of Cedar Run, and rs com.
posed entirely of the first and second bottoms OF
that stream. It lies within half mile of the War
renton Junction. O the O. & A. r. K. 1t has
upon it a very VALUABLE MILL, fitted for
grinding corn. and which might. with a small
outlay. be made one of the finest Touring mills
in the county; also, a frst-rate SAW MILL, in
good repair. The DWELLING HOUSE zzs
is comfortable, but small. James j. hun aE5MM
ton, esq, who lives on the premises, Will take
purchase. 1t is believed that no opportunity
for a good investment, equal to this, has Tor a
iongatine,<been offered to the. public.
Terms Of Sale:-Cne-f0urth Of the purchase
money will be required in cash on the day OF
sale. The balance in one, two, and three equal
annual instalments, to bear interest from the
day Of sale. The title to the land will be with
held as a security for deferred payments, and
the land will be resold by order OF Court, upon
JOHN NJ. FORBES.
r. H. SHACKELFORD.
EPPA HUNTON.
FauG:'e~ CO. Gee 22-atd Commissioners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03
1FRUSTEEs, SALE OF A VALUABLE

.WRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE
MARKET FARM.-By virtue Of q decree
of the Circuit for Princes Georges County, sit
ting in equity. passed in q cause in which Fran
els a. Kerby and Others were complainants, and
Cutharine Iayl"r and Others were defendants,
the subscribers, rs Trustees, will offer at public
sale, at Grimes's Tavern (on the Washington
one and ahalfmiles from the p~renises) on Wcdaes-
dag, 7Hxof Fc6., 1866, at the hour Of ~ o'cloch.
NJ, that VALUABLE FARM, formerly occu-
pied by John Taylor, deceased, lying ABOUT
equi-distant between said Tavern and the Alex
andria Ferry, and about one or one and q half
miles from the latter, containing about IN
HUNDREDTO ONEHONDREDA AND TEN
ACRES. This tract adioins the lands of Dir.
John Ii. Bayne, Thomas T.. Berry, esq and
ed to all the crops CT this region, and peculiarly
valuable for market products. No better loca-
ton for s. Marke: Farm could be procured, as it
is almost adjacent to Alexandria, and is only
about some six miles from Washington, over
coed roads or by water-churches OF all denom-
nations and schools within two miles-and the
neirnborhood is remarkably fine. 1t is mproF-
ed BY a COMFORTABLE DWELLING s74:a
and KITCHEN, and al necessary out-build .4as":l
ings, with good orchard, sc.
FERNS Of sale, prescribed b. the decree, arr
One-third Of n epurchase money to be paid in
cash onthe day Of sale. or o. lis ratification by
the Court, and the remainder in two equal in
stalments, ofsix and twelve months, the deferred
payments to be secured by the bonds Of the pur-
chaser, with surety to beapproved by tho jruS-
tees, bearing interest from the day Of sale.--
Upon the payment Of all the purchase money
and interest, the Trustees are authorized to con
II. EDWARD w. BELT, o,.,,o-
feb 3-3t DANIEL CLARKE, -l"Stc1''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03
BY JOHN H PARROT. A~UCTI0NEER.

TNTENDINGT TO CHANGE MY PLACEOF
l. BUSINESS VERY SOON TO THE
n. w. COR. OF KING AND ST. ASAPH
STREETS, I purpose CLOSING OUT,
At .'UBLIC a UCTION,
atmy present location: over J; E. Dougl2Ss,
Grocery store, a LARGE AND VARIED
COLLECTION OF GOODS ON CONSLGN-
MENT, such as Segars, Note Paper, Portfolios,
Ground Pepper, Ground Coffee, Soap, Coal Oil,
Two Large Counters. One Wardrobe, Three
Large Book Cases or Presses Suitable for q school
room or office upwards Of 100 Painted Chests.
(Suitabletor clothes chests: tool chests, and mHny
other puup ,seS) Carpets, WOODEN Countcrpane>.
Damask Window Curtains, with Cornice for
same, Socking Bottoms; Slates, Dishes, Wash
basins, &c, Brass and other Fcnders, Maps,
Bedsteads, ParIor and other Stoves, Pillow
Cases, Wooden Mit5S, Knit NoolHn Jackets or
Blousc>, Mattresses, Heavy Linen Ticks, Blank
cts, &C., sc.
Sale to m at 10 o'ciock on INcsdnN
morning meet. tic 6h inst, (Frj and contin-
ued until completed. TcrmS-CaSh on deI!ynrN.
JOHN II. PARROTT.
feb 1-4t* (JOurnuD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03
jan 31-lm E. S. LEADBEATER & co
IT. LECTION NOTICE.

Ia -
In pursuance of an Act of the General Assem-
bly, Of Virginia. to amend the Charter of the
city Of Alexandria, passed the 18th day Of JAM
uary, 1866; we, the undersigned commissioners
appointed by said act, do hereby give notice,
that a poll will be opened on Thursday, the Sth
day Of February, 1865, to take the sense Of the
voters qualified under the provisions Of said act,
to vote for members to serve in the City Council
and al officers Of the Corporation elective by
the people; whether this said act Siall bo rati-
fed, or rejected at the following places, viz:
For First Ward, at34. Prince street.
" Second Ward. at the Council Chamber.
" Third Ward, at the Court House,
" Fourth Ward, at the y. ". corner Prince
and Alfred streets and at the same time and
places. 81 poll will also be taken ofthe voters
Qualified as before mentioned, whether the ia. low
ing officers to wit: Guagcr Of Casks, Inspector
Of domestic Spirits Inspector and M~caSUrer Of
Wood, Bark and of Lumber, Superintendent of
Police. Collector or Collectors Of Taxes, Att0r-
ney Of tho Corporation, Assessors. Clerk Of the
Market, and Aud tor Of Public Accounts. CITY
Surveyor. Chief Engineer OF the Fire Depart
mcnt, and Superintendent Of G"*; Shal! be elect
cd by the City Council Of Alexandria. or by
the voters Of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03

T'OST~ Between Cameron Run and the Mar
1 ket Housn, a SILVER HUNTING ENG
LISH LEVER WATCH, Robinsons make.
4 liberal reward will be paid by leaving it with
Mr.. George Dutfcv, watch maker, No. ll3 King
s.. feb 2-3t#1 ALFRED RICkE Err.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03

a donation Of S25.W was received from a
Benevolent Association, consisting of the fol-
lowing members:
I. Litten. Jos. Brager, S. Lilienthal. D. Haas,
A. Rosentbal, I. Stein, |: Eichberg, L II. Wy
man, J. Hamburger, and ?. Seldner.
Geo. I. Worthington, esq. presented to the
Mayor for distribution among the poor, 100 box
es of bread.
Several cases of great destitutinn among the
poor Of our city were cited, IS calling for immc-
date action
The meeting then adjourned.
G. 4. WARE. Chairman.
3. SNoWUEN, IT,, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03

~-PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE BEN
EFT OF THE POOR.-Pursuant to- puDl1c
notice, a meeting Of the citizens was held al
Liberty Hall last night, for the purpose of taking
into consideration the condition of the poor OF
the city, and to devise some means for their I'M
mediate relief.
On motionof A. J. Fleming, c. A: Ware,
Mayor Of the city was called to preside, ana
Edgar Snowden, jr., was appointed Secretary:
Mr.. Ware, upon taking the chair. in a brief
address, explained the object OF the meeting,
and N q atou ching appeal in@abehaif OF the
suffering poor Of the city.
On motion Of A. J.. Fleming it was
Resolved, That the chair appoint a committee
of four from each ward, for the purpose OF max
ing charlottesville money 50 COLLECTED, to be
placed al tie disposal Of the Mayor, and to be
by him disbursed. 3n5 .rfnua; = y
On motion Of VIM Silvey, the chairman was
requested to appoint q COMMITTEES OF four gen
tlemen, and four ladies from each ward, who
shall form an executive committee, with the
Mayor as presiding officer, to supervise the col
lection and disbursement Of all moneys, and to
sec that parties applying for assistance are
worthy objects Of charity; also; to arrange
plans for q thorough canvassing OF the city, to
ascertain who are in actual need, and to make
arrangements for a subsequent meeting. Inc
g. H. -, - ;o,,c ,,ora I hno 11aHp-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03

Catalogues can be had or application to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03


J. NJ. Stewart, $50.
J. II Bryant, $50.
G. E. French, $40.
Cash, $40,
N. Eldri0ge $40.
Wm. Silvey, $40.
[ Litten, S.. .
S. Lilicnthal, IS.
Jos. Brager, S..
W. J. Rankin. SIS.
J. T. Carlin, SO
VIM. Wright s..
Creighton Il Son So.
II. Smith. 81
G.. 4. Ware, s..
Wnl.ECogan s..
Samuel Reid. IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03
COMMISSIONS

NNIIIIIII SN
l.. John Arnold.
n. Hicks:
Bcn.iuu1in Il. lambert,
Geo. y. Dearborn,
". Z. Howard.
9. John 4. PARROT,
las. +. Alc>;raw,
Robert Brockctt,
ID. II. French.
p. q. ChIcE,
Jan E-dtc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03

LANDRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03

The 'biI} for the protection ofthe civil lights
. of all classes of citizens, being tie supplement
or successor of the measure for the enlargement
of tbs powers of the Freedmen's Bureau"
passed the Senate yesterday, by the great vote
of thirty-three ayes to twelve noes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03

Tie Legislature Of Virginia on Thursday
elected James +. Pendleton, Of Smyth county,
to the office of Superintendent OF the Peuiten-
tiary for the next two years, and John B. Cary,
of Elizabeth City county, General Agent and
Store-keeper otthe Penitentiary for the same
period, ur.4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03

Tbe fredericksburg Herald says 1.-THE pa
pers are publishing a story that Mr.. Jas. Pey'
ton, formerly of Fredericksburg, who has. just
been sent to the Alms-house at Washington,
was worth 800, 900 before the war. This is a
mistake. Mr., P. may have been worth SIX or
eight thousand dollars on the breaking OF hos
tilities."9.@@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-02-03

We have Just opened u first supply Of
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-12-12

/ go SNTNEUR5.
-FOUR nie1Mt PRESSES
; For 1ale,

THR GuRRxsEY Pown PANS, on which The
CARR Crrr il nov pHatsd. i odkred II sals
At very low price. Ii capacity il sufficient
to print paper 2sx42 inches, and can be run
atthe rate of zoe 70 800 per hoar. b is M
accessory 70 speak Of the quality Of De
work it will perform, Is the appearance Of
the paper II the present time will satisfy ev-
cry printer on this point. This prsn Il Of.
fered for sale to make room for steam press
Of greater opacity and speed, to meet the re>
quirements Of our increasing circulation.
Also, q Rra6LEs CARp AHD BiLL-HeAp
PHEsa in good running order, will print In
side of chase 42x9 inches. and can be run BY
tre~tle at the rate of 900 to l COOPER hour.
Also, . RuooLrs DIAMOND CAap Parss,
size inside Of chase s3xA} inches, in 6ne or
derand can be ma bya boy st The rats sf
!, 800 10 2.oon per hosr. 1t IL enc Of he
best and simplest machines that can be in.
troduced into well regulated Office.
Also. for sale. a. bargain, . Job Power
Press (some,hins afterihe pattern Of An Adams
pressl. size inside Of chase lsxls inches. and
substantially built.
All the above presses can be seen in daily
operation. and printers who contemplate pur-
chasing machines will do we'll to call and ex.
anime for themselves.
These presses are not to be sold on account
Of any detect which they possess. bat because
We want machines better adapted for steam
power. end more suitable to the wants of the
growing trade of this city and the surround
ing country.
For further information. address
A. W. SHELDON.
Prop'r Carr CRY
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-12-12
FROx AExICo.

NEw YoRx, Dec. IL.
A special telegram from Vera Craz, dated
December 4th, via Mobile 10th, contains
news Of importance.
The steamer Susquehanna, with Sherman
and Campbell aboard, arrived Thursday
Ne one came ashore, however, and . courier
from the French cotnm6ndef, vas declined
On Monday night, Sd inst, the vessel sailed
for Brazos, where it arrived on Friday last
Gen. Sherman and Minister Campbell were
to leave for Monterey, via Matamoras.
Contemporaneously with the arrival Of the
Susqpehanna, proclamation was issued oe
clanng that Maximilisn would not lesve the
country, but would resume the reins of gov
ernment. In the meantime the Emperor s
baggage 10 being shipped for Austria
The French troops are concentrating pre-
parstory to leaving.
General Sheridan arrived at Brownsville on
the sixth, and placed Gen. Sedgwick under
arrest. He also ordered the release of Or
tegs.
Escabado ordered Canalles to Monterey, to
take command in the force operating
against San Luis Potosi, and ordered Corti-
Aas to report in Chihuahus under arreH for
depredations committed
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-12-12

xxx CONGRESS---Necond Ses
''e sion.


60V86s
,4s WAsHIRoros, Dec. II.
Mr.. INGERSOLL delivered n report iu
favor Of . bill regulating the sale Of gold in
the Treasury. Objections wers made By Mr..
Washburns, of Illinois. The bill Vas laid
over. M ~
Mr. WILSON, from the COMMITTEES on
Judiciary, reported bill reistive to the du-
sies Of Tie Clofk Of the House, and hoe he
should act on The application u members of
the Southern States for admission 70 asats.
The yeas and tiays were demanded, and the
bill was passed BY 1SS yeas to 81 nays.
bill was also passed 10 prevent the
soaatinG Of illegal electoral. votes for Psesi.
dent and Vice President Of the United
States.
Nj. LAWRENCE, Of Ohio, reported .
bill to repeal an act relating to the qaali6ca-
tion Of jurors, which was, after debate, 70.
com mmitted.
The SPEAKER presented . communica.
ton from the President, transmitting ~ an
answer TO ysesolutions Of the House certain
messages from the Secretary Of War and the
Attorney 0eneral grelative to the asrest and
release of tAe rebel General Pickett, sccxsed
of numbering Union soldiers in North Caro-.
lima. M
A bill 10 amend An act for eetahEshide
A$ouOuAi COluleTA 8uQ O2iiOIB u0me,
~ suggested By Mr.. INGERSOLL. vas
passed.
The House then considered Mr. WILL
LiAMS' bill to regulate apporiosments and
removals from Office.
SENATE.
The Suffrage bin came up this morning.
Mr.. ANTHONY made comic speech and
advocated the esfranchisement Of females n
we'll Is negroes.
Mr.. WADE reported favorabiy % the bi II
for the admission of Colombo.
Mr.. FESSENDEN said that The Commit
tee on Finance we're instructed to report on
the Tariff bill on the first Monday in De
cember.
-Rxtra copies OF the bill were ordered
printed.
Ar. WILSON presented petition in re-
gsrd to army officers, asking an increase Of
psy.
Mr.. ANTHONY offered . resolution,
which was adopted, requesting the Commit
tee on Judiciary TO inquire whether any
further legislation is necessary in regard to
the succession to the Presidency in case Of
disability, BY Jeafh or otherwise, OF those
now denignated for it.
A bill to regulate suffrage in the District Of
Columbia was then taken up, and an amend-
ment was ofier,d By Mr.. Cowan By striking
out the word male"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-12-12
FROM NASHVILLE.
STATE OF Tenn, EXECUTIVE DKP'r.,
NASHVILLE, Dec. 10, fS66r {

STATE OF TExN., ExEcur1rE DEP'r.,
NASHVILLE, Dec. 10, fse6r I
Genfle.An of N. ,S.us.e ..a H..
of R,nr,,rutot;r.,-Th Ga,.,,a. Sao-a,.-.
of stats .nd Comn,roila, -. 49,. a;.so,...,'
b.ys h.,d for ~. hasn;s.y yos se1a esn !,
Tinted state. bond. Lnp~r onr .nboni ~
funds~and ,rest.d a. . .sc,sa fund hs son
/ called your attention Il relst;ons tksrseo =
last week for the 6rst time IN NV Tfs
learned tha, the Treasurer Of the State had
p, - =, -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-12-12

& fR1w@M BUFFALO, Lee. Al.
The snow storm continues, preventing bu-
siuess.
EEw YoRx, Dec IL.
y. W. Smythe, prominent wool merchant,
died last night.
len thonsand dollars is offered for the
thieves who robbed the ttoynl Insurance Co !,
yesterday
= ihe Common Council ruled down The pro-
Jsct Tor selling the siie Tor the Post Office in
the City Hail Park esrsss
:. Cable reports, giving European dates of
hast evening, Was received by the United States
aud European telegraph news Association, at
hall past eight 0 clock this morning.
Tbs World Ibis nosning CONTAINS apwards
OF twelve closely printed columns Of fresh
telegrphic news, whilst the Herald and hi
buae and other papers of the monopoly ring
have comparatively brief reports, largely
made up from yesterday evening journuls
The World has also an interesting history
Of the early days of the Associated Press,
and its content with Mr.. Craig in 1s49, vhen
the ring met with signal defeat in the great
race for European news The Hoyid also
proves editoriaIIy that the days of the Associ-
ated Press are numbered
The steanship Henry Chsuncey sailed to-
day for Aspinsall. Among the passenger
are three hundred troops, sent to re,nfore the
garrison Of California. Also Rev. R, vii.
son and family, and Miss Brows, nj ssiona,
ries to japan.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-12-12
FROM ST. LOUIS.

ST.. Louis, Dec. IL.
Governor Fletcher has issued proclama-
ton stating that that portion of the State OF
Missouri which is infested with murderers
and robbers, who defy the civil authority, and
have the sympathy and aid Of such number
Of people Of The cosnties where they have
their haunts, anA have SO intimated or OBJ
tanned the sympathy of legal authorities that
peaceable, iaw-abiding citizens are not secure
in person or property; hs therefore calls for
tweDsy-fanr conpaaiss .of Cavalry, and ten
companies Of Infantry, p be orgadised IN tho
regular way, to preserve the peace and pro.
teet citizens, and execute legal processes in
al violations of Law, and bring them to trial.
Adjutant General Simpson has issued gem
eral orders for the organization and proper
equipment of this force.
The -ale OF the Iron Mountain Railroad,
and the Cairo 4 Fulton Railroad, to Mckay
4 Co., has been approved by the Governor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-12-12
FROM WASHINGTON.
NKw YoRx. Dec,

NKw YoRK, Dec. IL
Washington dispatch says Boutwell, bill
for the sale of government gold don't appear
to meet the approval of the Ways and Means
Committee. 1ha. action Of tie Committee
on Currency is yet doubtful, though McCul-
loeh' . recommendation is almost certaia to
be concurred in.
WASHINGTON Dec IL.
There seems TO be no doubt Of the early
passage Of the negro suffrage bill for this
District The only question of dispute is
sver the dessils - to limiting to thoee who
can read and write their names, but the bill
will probably pass, giving full suffrage TO all,
white and black. 4
The House bill relating to removals. and ap-
poistments sas dehated BY Messrs. Williams,
Garfield, Fink. Rousseau, and amended by
Mr.. Hale, Who reported bill from the Re.
trenchment Committee on the same subject
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-12-12
JoHS h. .SrRRArT. Cincinnati Ga,
s9te shinks Se muss saiyblN ne lubp 81.

JoHS h. .SrRRArT.-The Cincinnati Ga
sate fainks She must AaiyblN suse luhu 81.
snffaf can Be p6t to ID t65- ~ nom him !
revelation Of all the parties to the assas.ins-
ton plot, He had frequent scomm munications
with Richmond and Canada. Abou, week
before the murder he retusned from, Rieh-
j0Und. When ne~s eAmstbr ~ 3ssaposron
of Richmond he discred,,ed it, and gave TO
one Of his friends the reason that Davis and
Benjamin assured him that Richmond would
Esey para.s Il B;chubsl d II D q.
eadAlAsd ia sit, Ia knous Al HieAH 5
private venture OF the Surratts and Booth, he
can explain his sisits to the rebel leaders 10
Canada and at Richmond, from which place.
h retarpsd Yith n coasidersble sun in spld
. little bef6re the murder The KiifinF Of
Booth BY crazy Corbett, the disappearance Of
John 81. Surratt, and the hurried execution
of the prisoners, left mystery over this
aiIaifwhick~ould b wolik comround,nr
with Surratt to hsve revealed. A trial by I
civil court, and the present. prscticability of
calI6g witnsss froA an, paxf xiAa country,
may, besides, throw some hight on the
messer. Itd
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-12-12
FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
n Nss Yoax. Use. Ia

~ W f%tX EsS Yoax, bee. IL.
Late Panama correspondence state that the
aspect Of political affairs in Columbia are lu.
gabrous.A Mesquesa seems determined ia
hold his Office of President for life, and has
boldly advoeatear~the>idese Of aech1insyA>
Goyernments utonatshy The.<blSGAs I'D
lower class OF natives favor his proposition,
and at = public meeting he was assailed with
the title of Thomas Fipt.s y m - n ~
A recent edict directs tlatal neil 7efSl.
ing those only in transit seros9 III 1s&&,
70 hcsent to local Pos, Of6es for distribution.
This viii cause a serious delay yinbhsssuasmis
SION Of the mails between New York and
QAlItQE11es. ~
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-12-12
BY TELEGRAPH.
AFTERN0oN DEsPATCHflEs
FROM NEW YORK.

a - NEw YeaK, Dec. IL.
A very destructive FIRE occurred last nigh .
2l6 Division street. The FIRE originated il
the cellar of double tenement building, ant
communicated to Kerosene Oil store mex
door, and though the flames soon aobped i'll
violence among the petroleum, % great Wal
the volume of smoke that nine persons wer.
su6ocAted
The Yachts for the ocean race started from
Sandy Hook at one clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-12-12
FROM LOUISVILLE.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. IL. /
An imposter, who obtained iqtroductions
hare q Gen. Moseby of VirgS& vas ex-
posed to- day BY an old aeon siatance Of The
General. he had visited severa! Of our mer-
schsnts spnder pretepce of purchases cotton.
The ekp9ea3M - sarly eAoaiA q prevent
any fraudulent transactions.
Our pork packers have determined to kin
se pors 4aee eaS SesdsIx.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-12-12

.F Axfs@ AEAFnH, Dec. IL.
A special dispatch TO the AvdlancA, from
Little Rock, says the Arkansas Senate Com
mittee q Federal Relseions, reported to. day
in favor Of rejecting the tonstitutionsl
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