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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14
lNEWtS OF THE D-A 7.
10 sao,o the re1y age mt Jo>ly Of the times.

The Bank Of Virginia having assigned all
its effects to S. G. Tardy and ID. }. Saunders,
as trustees, these gentlemen have instructed
the officers of the bank in each city where 4
branch of the same was located to notify all
persons indebted to the bank, whose deb's r.
ginatcd prior to July lst 1861, to make pay
menl without delay in national currency, and
that the notes of the bank or branches will no
longer be received in payment of such debt.
The late severe rain storms prevailing III the
mountain ranges of Virginia and North Gar
DINA have swollen all the streams and rivers
and occasioned extensive freshetS. ~ heavy
(reshet in the James River for the past three
DAYS ovcrhowcd the Rockets and prevented
the steamers from landing at the wharves, but
the flcshct is now subsiding. All the rivers
flowing into the Chesapeake have risen several
feet higher than usual.
The Dismal Swamp has been flooded by the
rains, driving the bears and other wild animals
from their ars in the bushes and dense forest.
Large numbers of the bears have been seen
prowng around the edge of the swamp i'll quest
of food, occasionally making bold dash Oh tho
barn yards OF the farmers and committing dep
relations on their live stock.
| The President, yesterday, transmitted 10 the
Senate the nomination OF Mr. N. c. Taylor, OF
Tennessee, as Commissioner Of Indian Affairs,
in the place of Louis V. Bogy, rejected by the
Senate also, the name Of James Wortham, Of
Tennessee, for the Southern superintendent
of Indian Affairs, in the place Of VIM. Byers
OF Arkansas, rejected by the Senate.
Philip Francis Thomas previously nominated
by the Conservative Caucus, was yesterday
elected by the Legislature Of Maryland, y. S.
| Senator from that State
| The ''strike' Of the ship carpenters in New
| York, has ended in the reduction o! the wage
OF the worknen, and their acceptance OF The
| reduction.
The New Orleans Crescent says that Mr.. j.
D. g. DeBow IS dead, notwithstanding the
conu udition We now let Mr. DeBow rest.
Yesterday was the coolest OF the season r
ST. Paul, Minnesota the tIlrrmnmc!rr stand
in. - degrees below zero.
\ public meeting at Pottsve, Pa, has
passed resolutions IN favor Of impraching tn,
President
The coored people Of Portsmouth, Va,
| have 4 candidate for mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14
4 MEXICAN CHAMPION
"A PATENT WRINGER
AND WASHING MACH Ne

Time and Labor Saved.
We have taken the ageuny Of this justly ceic'
brated machine. HouSckecpers arc pnrIlc0isf'
ly requested 10 call and examine il for them,
selves, whether desiring TO purchase or not By
in one fourth of the ordinary time and with
comparatively little or no labor. It is perfectly
simple and not NJ al liable 30 get cut Of repair
A child is strong enough TO work it, and !.
washes the clothes beautifully, and with no!
half the wear that they are subjected to j. !as
ordinary way. 1t will be loaned on tra. for
one day to parties desiring to purchase. Ire
which We hold them For Washing Nach"e
and Wringor complete, 81; Washing Machine
alonc clj Wringcr alone, 50.
JANNEY j. CO.,
NH 8-1f Agents, No. l45 King stree!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14
THE AMENDED SUPPLEMENTARY Bill.

IHE AMENDED scSUPPIIEMENIARl Dill
We. publish the proposed Amended Supple.
mentary Reconstruction BILL as reported to the
Senate by the Judiciary Committee. The
proposed amendment substitutes Tor the oath
of sincere attachment to the Union and the
Government, the declaration that the afiant is
not excluded from the right to vote by the
fifth and sixth sections Of the actsof March ID.
The voter will, nevertheless, be. compelled to
swear that not only will he himself 'obey the
laws Of the United States to the best OF his
ability, but that he will "enga@e all others to
such obedience The registers and Judges OF
the elections are required to take the 'iron-clad
oath $50 called) Of July I'd, 1862. In many
of the counties in the States subjected to the
operation Of this bill. hardly a resident can be
found qualified to act as register or judge. The
elections, therefore, must Of necessity be held
by the subordinatcs of the General in command.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

....r = s... x
II. In pursuance of the act of Congress en-
titled can act to provide for the more efficient
government Of the rebel States, the President
directs the following assignments to be made ::
First District, State Of Virginia, to be com
,nanded by Brevct Major General J. NJ. Soho.
field. Headquarters, Richmond, Va. :.
Second District, consisting OF North Carolina
and South Carolina, to be c9mmanded by
Columbia, S. c..
Third District, consisting of the States of
Georgia, Florida and Alabama, to be conf
manded by Major General g. H. Thomas =
Headquarters, Montgomery, Ala.
Fourth District, consisting Of the States of
Mississippi and Arkansas, to be commanded
by Bre7et Major General E. 0. g. Ord. -
Headquarters, Vicksburg, Miss.
Fifth District, consisting OF the States OF
Louisiana and Texas, to be commanded by
Major General P H. Sheridan HeadQaar-
tiers, New Orleans, Ia.
The powers Of Departmental commanders
are hereby delegated to the above named Dis
trict commanders By command of General
Grant: e. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adiutant General.
WASHINGTON, March II, 1867
General Orders No. H.
By direction of the President, the folio wing
changes are made in Geographical Departments
az now constituted:
l. The States of West Virginia. Tennessee
and Kentucky, to constitute the Department
Of the Cumberland, Brigadier and Brevet
Major General John Pope, to conmand- =
Headquarters, Louisville, Kentucky
@ The counties Of Alexandria anl Fairfax,
Virginia, are annexed to the command Of the
First District
g. Indian Territory is attached to the De
partment of the Missouri
By command of General Grant
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adiutant General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14
STOCKINGS AND GLOVES.

Another lot Of those very cheap Stockings.---
Also ch;Idren's Hosiery Of all sizes and quail
lies: Ladies. misses and children's Gloves, new
STYLES large assortment Of gentlemen's Halt
Hose, English, German and American Of all
sze suspendsrs pe and d1a rR1r ' Hand
Eercbiefs Crsyuts Neckties, with many other
desirable goods Call and examine, at No, nc
King street. ,o,rn1, r1oor,
nh l4-tf ROBERT H. WOOD'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

The National Intelligcncer says" The ad-
vocatcs of .colorcd suffrage do not seem to have
very exalted opinion of the ability Of the
black man to take care Of himself. Mr.. Wilson
wants him protected against the schemes OF
claim agents. and proposes to take charge OF
the money due every coored soldier, and put
it by law 10 the hands Of trust company. 1t
would be amusing to observe how gentlemen!
contradict themselves about the black man S
capacity if it did not involve such solemn inter
csts 1t is seriously proposed to have the
Government guard the funds of those who II
is claimed have not wit enough to keep from
being swindcd, by the very same men who
have formally declared by legislative enactment
that they shall be invested with the right of
suffrage" -. .....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

BIC SALE OF 4 FARM.-I'he fam OF Thorn
ton G. Pendlcon, Esq, in Clarke county, near
the Jefferson line, was disposed Of last week to
Mr.. Niche, Of Cumberland county, Pa, for
the round sum Of S5O,O0O-being an average
of sis per acre. The terms of sale are SO,
900 in cash, $4,000 in one year, and $4,000
in ten years The length Of time gwen on the
last payment, was at Mr.. Pend!eton own
instance, he refusing to receive 1t sooner
This we consider about the best sale oil land
we have heard OF. The place, however, is
well improved and desirably located, = Charles
toaon Spirit Of jefferson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

During dense fog on the LIST instant flock
of,wiId ducks smashed the light of Point OF
Shoals light house, ia lower James river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

METHODIST CONFERENCES.--Th Baltimore
Annual Conference of the Episcopal Methods
Church closed its session on yesterday After
the transaction of much business in relation tc
the q fairs Of the Church, and an address from
Bishop Pierce, the Appointments for the en-
suing year were read:
WASHINGTON DISTRICT j. S. Martin, Pre-
siding Elder. ashneton City-Wm. V
Tudon. Aexandria-W. E. MunSey; J, G.
Hummer, City Missionary Mount Carmcl-L.
d. Nixon. Loudour-John landstrcet, i. II.
Crenshaw. Hillsborough-E L. Kreglo. Lees
burg-S. Koecrs, Farmvie-J. y. Maxwell
Fsirfax--A B. Dolly, j. s. Gardner, Supernu
merary Warrenton--J. d. Blackwell, John
L. James. Fauquier-L. Nj. Madison. Fred
ericksburg--F. G. Tebbs Mount Vernon
G. G.. Lnthcum Stafford--H. T. johnson.
st. Mary'<-Thos. w. Brown. Charles-J.
NJ. Grandin. Prince George ;3--P. B. Smith.
BIadensburg--S H. Griffith South River
j. Fl. Temple Prince Wiiam-To be anp-
Plied. 9
The Maryland Annual Conference OF The
Methodist Protestant Church assembled yes
terday Rev. Dr. John J. Murray was elected
President. Committees were appointed, and
the examination of the characters Of ministers
proceeded with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14
DIR. WHITES EYE-WATER

DR.. WHIIE'S E E n AIEN
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pecially TO bank and other officers, book--SeeF
er5, clerks artizuns and all such as are oD.'3r-
to work much by artificial light, or tire sI4
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cold, or laneness OF the cyclids, and, also r.
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Mailed to any address upon receipts! o G1
'''' ''' - No. I4j, King. =
And h., all Drngois,s ian l4-!i
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Our adyicra from Europe by the c:bI,: ale (,
yesterday The Ficeroy Of llgyp: withhold,
The tribute which the Sultan hal levied on the
people Of that country to aid in carrying OF
the wal against Crete.
The proposed reduction Of cable tolls has fail
Cd, in consequence Of The refusal OF the orgina
Atlantic Telegraph Company to agree TO The
measure.
All is quiet in ireland. 4 number Of Fc-
mans have been arrested at limerick Pa
cards have been posted in CIonmcl tnrhidding
people to pay their rents.
The Austrian Government; has Issued ORDER
to strengthen the military posts on tn" Seryian
frontier.
Count Bismarck has been challenged by one
OF the Deputies from Hanover in the new
German Parliament for words spoken in debate.
The banks at Amsterdam and Berlin have
reduced their rates Of discount to three per CT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14
Official Order Of Gen. Schotield

RICHMOND, March 80 Gen Schotield to-.
day issued an official order assuming command
Of the district He directs all officers under
the existing provisional government to contin-
lie to perform the duties of their respective
Offices according to law: unless otherwise d..
rected, in individual cases, until their success
sors are elected under the act Of Congress-
He says it is desirable that military power be ex-
ercised only so far as is necessary to accomplish
the objects for which it was conferred, and he
appeals to the people, and especially to the
civil officers, to render the necessity for its ex
ercise as slight as possible, by stric. obedience
TO Law and the strict enforcement of it in all
cases. ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

There is much excitement in Richmond, md
the adjacent country, in consequence OF the
discovery Of the dead body Of murdered
woman, in the woods, in Henrico county. The
body, it is said, has been identified as that Of
one Jennie Edwards who was married shortly
after the evacuation TO Federal soldier. On
the 18th Of last month she left her home for
Norfolk in company with man named Iiinch-
Mary White
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

In the debate in the House Of Representa-,
lives, yesterday, on the resolution appropria-
ting million Of dollars for the relief OF the
destitute and starving people in the South,
the resolution was opposed by Mrssrs. Co0ode.
Butler and Logan 10 bitter TRADES against the
Southern people. Mr.. Wood opposed it on
constitutional grounds. Mr.. Bingham made
an eloquent speech in its favor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14
~ l. + G TRIO 50 a p !
TIL + GREATEST

DISCOVERY OF THE AGE
Time, money, laborand Clothes Saved, by using
DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP
When used, according to directions no wash
board or washing machine is necessary. and by
its use u child can do the washing of large
family.
1t makes the hands soft and white, and will
not injulre the most delicate fabrics For sale
wholcsa and retail b. HENRY COOK,
ie Aft 80 and 22i. King /.
DOBERT l.. WOOD,
IN Would call attention to his large and
desirable stock Of
DRY GOODS.
now in store, and to which we will be making
additions from the newest and most choice goods
Of the season.
Dealers Are requested to call and examine our
assortment before making their purchases.
No 10, King street, one door from Wash
ington street, under Orange u Alexandria Rail-
road Office. TO =
CUPERIOR
y BACON
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

CONGRESS In the Senate, yesterday JOINT
resolution was passed for a survey OF ship canal
from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario \ resolution
of inquiry was agreed to as to the number Of
persons employed in the assessment; Of direct
taxes in the Southern States. how much is paid
them and whether their services cannot be dis
pcnsed with The Judiciary Committee re
ported 4 substitute for the House supplemental
bill to the reconstruction bill which was laid
over under The rule.
In the House Of Representatives, Senate
Joint resolution rendering the thanks of Con
gross to Mr.. Peabody. and ordering a gold
medal to be presented to him: WAS taken up, IN
amendment to strike out the provision for a
medal rejected, and the resolution passed. The
Senate Joint resolution appropriatng the sum
of one million of dollars for the relief of dcsti
tutc persons in the South was then taken up
and Il long discussion took place, in which Il
number OF members participated, and various
amendments were proposed. Mr.. Butler, Of
Massachusetts,, offered an amendment striking
out all after the cnac:ing cause and inserting an
appropriation of 81 100000, to be expended
under the Secretary of War, for rc.et Of
widows and children of Union soldiers who
were starved in Southern prisons; and he pro
ceeded to deliver a characteristic speech in ia
vor Of this amendment. The subject is still
nCndlng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

Gen. lIalpine, Of the n. Y. Citizen, who
has published an account of recent converse
tons held with the President, has been sum
moncd to Washington, 10 give testimony before
the Judiciary committee, as to any matter on
which to make charge in the Impeachment
business
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

Mr.. Harding, in the House of Representa-
tives, opposed the vote of thanks to MI. Pea
body because 1T was not known what were his
during the late war in this coun-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

The Sisters of Mercy, in Charleston, whose
Asylum was destroyed during the lombard
mcnt of that city, arc applying to Congress
for an appropriation to rebuild it, and also so
licit help from the charitable public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

Everybody -cvcn the most earnest advocates
of the talked of State Convention by Legisla-
tive call-now rejoice that the delay in the
House of Delegates prevented action, at least
for the present. The Richmond Enquirer re-
marks correctly that the recent proceedings in
Congress now show that it never was the de-
sign to allow the State Legislatures t. take the
management of the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

The Richmond Wing says: "Business drags
heavily in the two Houses Of the General AS
sembly. 1t is not surprising, under all the cir
cumstances, that the members cannot pluck up
spirit to 20 through the drudgery of business.
We are inclined to think that the best thing
they can do after passing some Of the more
important measures before them, and after
getting a clear insight into political affairs,
is to adjourn" We DO not think it at all ne
cessary that the Legislature should remain in
session in Richmond, to be getting 4 ''clear in
sight into political affairs A very ''clear in,
sight would be hard to be obtained from any
position but the darkness only is visible" at
Richmond, or any other place in Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14
GOLD.

New 7 DIRK, March l4.-Gold to-day, l34z,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14
TNASTELLAR'S
- WHITE LIQUID ENAMEL,
For lunrnviur And NennlilNing the CmlnnL.

= WHITE liquid ENAMEL,
For Improving and Identifying the C"mpr.
ION.
The most valuable and perfect preparation j..
use, for giving the skin Il beautiful penrl-a.
tint that Is only found in youth. It quickly
removes Tan, Freckles, Pnples, BIotche.
Moth Patches, Saiiowness. Eruptions, and 81.
impurities Of the skin, kindly healing the ssrue
leaving the skin white and clear MS aluGaste.
Its use cannot be detected by the closes: ,cF".
tinv, ard being vegetable preparation is per.
lectly harmless: It is the only article Of III.
Kind used by the French, and is considered b,
the ParisiaIis US Indispensable to p perfect to.
ct. Upwards Of %0,000 bottles we're sold during
the past year. Il sufficient guarantee Of il: eli
cucy. Price only - cents. Sent by mail, pO"
paid on receipts Of AN order, by
BERGER, SHUTS S; Co., Chemists,
NH 4-1v 2S5. River street. TKOY, y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
are to reduce the rates for the transportation
of coal, from Cumberland to the Locust Point
shipping wharycs in Baltimore, from S., to
So 20 per ton; and from Piedmont to the same
point from So 50 to s. 05 per ton. This re-
duction, it is said, will reduce the cost of
transportation Of coal to II cts per ton per
mile
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

The late rains, and freshets retald prepare
lions for planting corn, and, also, "milifate'
against The Fisheries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

GREAT FLooD-IMMENsE DEsTRUcTIoS OF
PROPERTY. The Western papers are full Of
narratives of damages inflicted Ivy the recent
food. At the South, also, the food in some
sections has been destructive On Wednesday
night bridge on the Mobile and Ohio Rail
road near Union City was washed away, pre-
cipitating a locomotive on a northward bound
train into the river At Columbus the track
is submerged. Reports from points south Of
Cincinnati state that great destruction of prop
erty has been caused In many places between
New Albany and Evansville the Ohio River is
thirty miles wide. Immense numbers of cat
tie, sheep and hogs have been drowned, and
hundreds Of thousands of bushels of grain
swept away The Holsteiu River from its
headwaters in West Virginia TO the mouth,
was higher than ever before known; at some
points it was over fifty feet deep The dana
ges in East Tennessee alone will reach $2,00O,-
OOO ,.....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14
ALEXANDRIA.

Assignment of Military Commander
zation Of Districts
The following military orders have been
issued in execution of the Military bill:
axis. HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, March II. 1867.
4 Geueral Orders No. TO-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

The seats Of three of the four con: ervative
councilmen recently elected in George town are
contested by their radical opponents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

BEVERLY TUCKER, who is prescribed in the
United States recently travelled from San
Luis Potosi to the city of Mexico, and was
robbed Eve times The first time they took
ais money, the second time his clothes, the
third time they tried to get his money, but
because he had none they struck him on the
head with sabre, and a young man who was
with him, received terrible wound just oyer
the right temple, which came near putting an
end to his sight, if not his life. The fourth
time the stage in which he had taken passage
was attacked and robbed in the straets of the
city of Mexico, and twenty leagues beyond,
towards Vera Cruz, the stage was again stop
ped and Beverly Tucker was robbed for the
fifth time. So says the newspapers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

USE OF WINE.-Prof Agazzz, in his cvi.
dence before the Massachusetts, Legislature
committee on the prohibitory liquor law, said
''he hailed with joy the efforts to cultivate
grapes in this country, as he considered such
cultivation one of the best means Of making a
temperance population he thought if the cul-
tiyation was more general there would be no
need for q prohibitory law lie stated that
temperance societies had assisted in importing
pure wines into Norway, and that in that coun-
try aud in Denmark and Sweden, iutemperance
had been greatly checked by the introduction
of such wines and fermented liquors
ly beer. He expressed amazemeut at the in
reference of our government with the modes
of living Of the people. He had no doubt that
our faciEties-espeeialy in Ohio, Missouri and
California-were as favorable for wine growing
as those of Europe, and that the pursuit might
become profitable part of our agriculture and
commerce. "'..--.-.r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

It is said that, with the exception OF Gen.
Schoheld, I'LL the military commanders of the
Southern Districts, are decided Radicals i'll
politics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

Hunnicutt is now ''stirring up The colorcd
people, at Manchester, opposite Richmond,
bounding them on for mischief to themselves
and I'll others
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

GENERAL AssEMBLY.-ln the Senate, on
Friday, the joint resolution Of thanks to Mr..
George Peabody for his donation to the cause
of education, which had passed the House and
was not reached by the Senate at the time OF
the adjournment Of the late session, was taken
up and unanimously passed.
In the House of Delegates, Senate bill to
provide for the inspection Of -four, reported
from the Committee on Agriculture and Mining
with an amendrlent which was agreed to; and
the BILL as amended, was passed.
The bill prescrbes that all Hour brought
into the State aud offered for sale shall be re
viewed and have the Virginia inspection mark,
ed thereon, and penalty Of five dollars per
barrel is IL be imposed on all persons violating
the law
The bill relating to the Alexandria Canal
Railroad was passed.
The bill approprating ten thousand dollars
to enable the State Immigration Board to carry
out the objects for which they were organized,
after considerable debate, was passed over,
in order to enable the members TO Inform
themselves as 10 It's provisions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14

The loss by the explosion of the powder mil
near, Xeuia, Ohio yesterday, is estimated |
$4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-14
AN D

JULES,
of my own curing, for sale in lots to suit pun
chaSerE, ut my Smoke House, corner Of Duke
and Payne streets.
feb 2f-lw= JNO. P EMERSON.