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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

The OYSTER LAw.-The Legislature of Fir-
GINA, on the 23d Of April last passed an act
entitled AN act imposing a tax or oysters. The
first section forbids the taking or catching Of
oysters in the waters of the Commonwealth 10
the months Of j June, July and August; iorbldS
the buying or selling by any other than State
measure, which shall hold in no Gaze more
than one bushel, liquid measure; violation Of
the provisions of the section to be punished
for each offence by fine not less than so MOI
more than $50.
Section . says that no person other than a
resident citizen Of the State shall take or plant
oys tiers in the waters thereof under penalty OF
$500, or if any citizen O. the State shall be 10
terested with any person not resident OF the
State in taking er planting oysters within the
State he shall he fined $500
Sectiurl makes it felony for any pei son to
carsc off oysters planted Or sown bya Cit. zen Of
the State.
The law has various other sections and .pFg<
visions. One of them authorizes the aud iter
to appoint three inspectors these again haV-
ing the power to appoint deputy inspectors.
Each Of the three district inspectors to be me s.
ter or commander of one Of the steamers to De
employed in collecting the revenue.
The steamers are now in process Of constru 9
ton by Joseph r. Anderson & Co., and the
inspectors have been appointed by the Audi
tor.--Rich. Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

S H. M AC !

FIVE HUNDRED TONS WANTED, BY
JACOB RAMSBURG s. SONS, Georgeto wn,
D. c., for which they will pay the highest mar
ket rates. Merchants and others desiring int"r-
nation will please address them by letter.
GEORGETOWN, au 3--lawtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

BALTIMORE FLOUR AND GRAIN MARl EFT,
Aug. % -Receipts of Western Flour have fallen
off, the market for other grades being relatively
much lower than those eastward, shippers here
for the limited orders received preferring Guy
Mills The market however, has ruled dull
throughout the week for all descriptions. and
prices generally have to be written sec per OBJ
lower. Receipts of Wheat fair for the week,
and with less competition on the part of lniilers
prices receded about Zoe per bushe!, but to-
wards the close slightly reacted. Corn contin-
ues in very moderate supply, demand also mac
tive, and prices show decline of "a4c tor the
week on white, and &c on yellow. Oats nave
fnrther declined several cents, and Rye fully
zoe. compared with sales early in the week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30
VIA EsENE IL s L.
PORT OF A-AUG 81

ARRIVED.
Sloop Ann Mccarthy, Hatton, Pennington,
grain To- Blackjack Il co.
SAILED.
Steamer Z. G.. Knight, Denty, New York, by
Il. G. Winship.
Schr. Dirigo, Clark, Georgetown, by master.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

Official dispatches have been received from
the Belgian Government, asking the friendly
iDtercession of the United States to save the
lite of Prince Salm-Salm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

New York pays from one-sixth to one-sev-
enth Of the entire internal revenue OF the y.
s. 1t is said that there are only four States
which pay more internal revenue than the
Thirty second District of the city, which COM
prses the first, second and fourth wards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

+ A letter from Bordeaux, dated July 20, says
The prospects of the wine crop for 1867 are by
no means favorable. The inclemency of the
weather has caused spread of the disease
known as the oidium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

TILE ENGLISH REFORM BILL.-Thc Pail
Mall Gazette thus describes the effect Of the
reform bill! which has recently passed both
Houses of Parliament:
Every householder in every borough: though
his hoye may only cost him eighteen pence a
week, and his rates may be only eighteen pence
year, can, if he will but pay this rate, become
voter after twelve months residence. Every
lodger who occupies room or roonls or the
clear yearly value of Gl0 can place himself
upon the register
In the counties every torty-shilllng freehold
er, every G5 copyholder, every holder OF fifteen
or twenty acres, and every village or suburban
resident, provided they are rated at .eI2 or up
ward, will in future be endowed with the
franchise
A number OF small boroughs arc partially
DISTINGUISHED, number of new ones are to re
turn representatives and some large cities and
populous counties are TO have additional mem
bers -.
The counties are to be to considerable ex
tent Quilted of their urban element 10th by the
creation Of new boroughs and by the rectlflca-
ton of the boundaries OF old ones, and the town
representation and the rural representation,
each with IFS peculiar and exclusive character
istics somewhat aggravated, viii DO brought
face to face in clearer antagcnlsm.
The borough members will outnum5cr The
county members ia the proportion OF 60 TO So,
and of the 150, 600 borough electors, about
$50, 600 will belong to the working class, and
about roo, 600 to ali other classes put together
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30
ALEX A MIRA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
The rcceipts from distilled spirits for the la:

The receipts from distilled spirits for the last
fiscal year will equal if not exceed the receipts
from that source for any year preceding.
Tobacco seems to be Of great Use 10 prison,
not ONLY as substitute. but also as most use
full aid to discipline.
The New York Constitutional Convention
has ioterdicted railway consultations.
GOLD. ...--......-.,.-.-.-.
NEW YORK, August 3O.-t}old to-day 1873.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

The Washington Chronicle says The time
may come, and that right speedily, when it
will be crime to obey tie President as COM
mander-n chief of the army Then We shall
need man bold enough to arrest his course
and save the country" This seems to be gre
pairing for Interior action"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

The Dry Goods trade in New York is re-
wing, but without material change in prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

There was sort of pause in the runners,
reports, and sensational paragraphs about
political affairs at Washington, in our exchange
papers to-day. We suppose it is considered
there has been enough Of that sort of thing,
to last for a short time. A fresh start can be
taken about Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30
- a MA "A a.

The subscriber wishes to purchase SU MAC
in any quantity and at al times, for which he
will pay the very highest market price in cash.
Parties having Sumac for sale will find it to
their advantage to cali or correspond with the
subscriber. J. L. MCGRAW,
jy 3-tf 800, King street, Alexandria, Va:
[Leesburg Wash. and Warrnnton index copy.l
q y VI A G! 5 L Nj = !!
y So N CT!
500 tons SUMAC WANTED, !or which the
highest market price will be paid in cash; also,
$50, HICKORY SPOkES, by
L. ROSENTHAL.
~ 5-3m Foot Of Duke at. Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

Elijah, alias, Bony Lee, one Of the most
notorious rowdies that ever disgraced Balti.
more, and formerly almost terror 60 the citi-
Gems Of that place, died yesterday, in the
Maryland hospital. Notwithstanding his nu-
merous misdeeds, he was only sentenced to
imprisonment once-and was confined in Jail
for more than TWO years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Aug. -, 1867.
Beef CatUe.-Prices to-day ranged as follows
Old Cows and Scaawags at 81 25a1 81 ord'na-
mon to fair stock Ca tie S5a5 50; tAir quality
Beeves S. 75a6 rs; and the best Beeves 81 5oa
8 Is per 100 lbs. The offerings to-day, were not
so good as those OF last week, there being but
few good and prime BeeVes. for which the mar
ket Was quite brisk, at al advance o! 25r per
1CO lbs on last week; quotations. while for com
mon and inferior qualities the market closed
dull, at about former rates.
hheep.-The arrivals have been large this
week, with better supply Of good Sheep -
Prices advanced during the week about &c on
good qualities under "a brisk demand, but left
Off dull to-day. Sales Of fat Sheep at 4!a5Tc per
lb gross; and stock Sheep $:2a5 per head
Lambs selling at 81 50aS4 per head.
Hoqa-Supply large this week, and under the
pressure accustomed by repeated large arrivals,
prices have given way fully &c per lb, the mar
ket closing dull to- day at 50 25al0 % per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

M Gen s.
|, Cures Fevors CongeStjon, l451amstoE:,, -
9 50 Worms Worm Fever, Worm Collie -
g. :" Crying Collie, Teething of Infants. 2,
4, It" Diarrhoea of children or adults. =
s, 4" Dysentery, Gripping, Bilious C"lIr -
G g Cholera Morhus Vomiting ......... n
:, q Coughs. Colds, Bronchits.-.... =!
S. Is Neuralgia Toothache, Facescl!e. :?
= :. Headaches, sick headache, Vertigo .
10 - Dyspepsia, Bilious stomach ........ :!
II - Suppressed, or paiafu perlods...... -
~ Whites, 100 protuse periods......... p
III Group, Cough, difficult breathing. -
H. Salt khcum, Erysipelas, Eruptions -
Il Rheumatism, Rheumatic Palms,. -
II Fever & Ague, Chill Fever, a CUES 81
~ Piles. blind or bleeding. ....,......... %
IS OOhthalrny, & sore or weak eyes. 10
10 Catarrh acute or chronic influenza "a
y0 IN Whooping. cough, violent caughs.. ~
~ Asthma, oppressed Breathing 800. -
22 Eur discharges, inquired heH'ing" :"
81 Scrufua enlarged glands swelling ~,
o. General debility, physical week.-mrs. ."
- Dropsy and Scauty secretlons ~
2t; Sea Sickness sickne from riding ~
" = Kidney disease gravel. :... ~
~ Nervous Debility, Seminal Emit
sons, involuntary discharge. i.s
0n Sore Mouth Cankcr."...........:... ~
20 Urinary weakness, wcttIng bed. ~
81 :. Painful periods, with spasls...... -
~ SutTcrir rs at change Of life. .......... ~
80, . Epilepsy, spasms, ct Vltus Dahce!'Wi
81. Dptheria, liberated sore throat. y
FAMILY CASES.
or 80 large vials, morocco case, c0nt"in-
ing specific for every ordinary dls"nse
family is subject To, and u book o! al.
rectiOns OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
Smaller Family and travelling cases, with
20 to Is Wills I"
Specifics for all private diseases, both ior
curing and for preventive treatment: III
walls and pocket cases. -
Wa. These remedies by the case or s!ng:f
box, are sent to any part Of tho country, ~
mail or express, free OF charge, on the Ieee'p'
Of the price JAN NJ g. ~,
au 20 I'm Wholesale Agents, li5 hlng s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

''M de Dreyse," the Erfurth Gazette states,
'shas invented new rife which throws grena-
des or explosive bullets, and which is shortly
to be tried at Spapdau. 1t is breech-loader,
on the system of the needle-gun, and sends the
missiles to great distance, apel with extraor,
binary effect,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30
M E D I C A L
IIMILIA SIMILIBUS CURANI UR.
- HUMPHREYS
n = DI 7 r u -
POMEGPATHIC SPECIFIC

EOM EGPATHIC 81 ECIr1CC
Have proved from the most ample experience
an entire success; Simple, Prompt, efficient and
Reliable They are the only medicines perfect
" adapted to popular use-.so simple TIA; MS
takes cannot be made in using them 50 narih
to be always reliable They have raised the
highest COMMUNICATION from all, and Will "!"sy:
render satisfaction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30
sEUaL K WEDDER3I L ;

II 0's7 x " 'DH'''''' Y
SUCCESSORS To fuw.t : Co..
COMMISSION, SHl?PiA"
ANU FUEWAND!\u HhHrHaNT,
%. z pGiSaE $r&E.T.
Also, ,ieuicrs i'll GU 49,, HNi.T LU&l
nnd GRJUND fLAStLE FISH. GNAIi
;.l.d SUGARS. Ia" a.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

A LEXANDRIA STEAM DYEING AND
"A CLOTH DRESSING ESTABLISHMENT, (Estab.
lshed in lS43,) A. D WARFLELD, PCopricto7.
Grape Shawls, Silk Dresses, Merinoes, Mouse
LANES, and all kinds of Ladies Dress Goods
Cleaned and Dyed in the very best manner
G-ntlemen's Garments, of every description,
not to be surpassed by any establishment in the
country In word all l ask is tri.l: You
can find me at all times at my establishment,
NO q, south Fairfax street, ready and willing
to accommodate all who may desire my ser,
vices Goods carefully packed and fo on s'
to any part of the country. aug 3O-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

FOREIGN News The Paris Moniteur Of
yesterday declares the Sa!zburg Conference to
be new pledge of peace to Europe, but not
withsandiDg this semi-oticial assurance, the
apprehension of war was increasing and the
French rentes declining. The preparations of
Great Britain for the rescue Of the Abyssin-
Man prisoners are on 4 large scale, fourteen
steamers having been chartered for the trans
portatiou of troops. The Cretan instruction
lists still held out in the mountains. Mr. Ban
croft. our new Minister at the Court Of Prussia,
has been received with every courtesy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30
VIRGINIA NEWS.

It is thought says Norfolk paper, by those
fully posted, that despite the oyster tax, there
will be- some forty or fifty new firms from
abroad gagged in the trade this season, seVefal
of them. representing very wealthy organlsa-
tons. which will necessarily keep about two
hundred sail of vessels running between Nor
folk and Northern ports.
/ Willie Booth nine years of age, was killed
ia Richmond, on Tuesday evening, sy being
run over by The cars He had jumped on the
train az it was backing down Broad street.
when he slipped and fell under the wheels,
which passed over both of his legs, Cutting one
of them of at the knee, and the other just
above the ankle.
The evidence in the case of the co!ored man,
Albert Thomas, convicted in the Circuit Court
of Amherst on Monday last, Of rape and
sentened to 20 years Imprisonment, has, at
| the request of the Military Commander OF that
Sub District, been laid before him, and he now
has it under consideration.
The blacks having badly beaten one police
inau at the circus, in Richmond and stoned
others, company OF Z. S. troops was sent
last night 10 prevent Il riot
General Lewis, of Rockingh ham, having with
drawn his resignation as one of the visitors o.
| the University, the Board is now complete 80.
| Over one thousand head OF sheep, and @Ol
fat cattle from Southwestern Virginia, wcn
North over the Orange railroad yesterday.
The Norfolk papers record the death OF the
| Rev. j. II. Payne OF the Methodist Eplscopa
! Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30

The assumed Indignation OF the Radicals,
and those who think it is best TO 'swim with
the current, at the course of the President, is
loudly expressed. The N. Y. Times, which is
is one thing to-day and another tomorrow,
says: 'Mr. johnson has unsheathed the sword Of
disturber and usurper, and there can be no
further parley with him. >
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-08-30
DAYNE, MILLER u CO.,

=
WHOLE: TX
GHnNERS i COMMISS!HE M&kCHANy>
No ~. CoMMEr't STRICT,
Il ,!uor north uI Pratt) BALTIMORE,
< cen constantly on hand arg supply
GKCGENlE~, TEAS, &c, sc VIII be h-r,l
to receive orders for any ARTICLES II their ar
Baltimore Nav 2O-ly
c,pnngpS e on
The Evansville journal., 1867-05-06

= - ( ~ "
-(tf1e old Dutchman must have had q bad
Tcold); met. the General Qnitmans at. head
1 Of Island So; arrived at Helena at 10 O'Clock
AM; lost fifteen ,minutes--took coal boat
in tow, taking 400 boxes coal landed at
Roger 8 for passenger:i landed at Clark g
Tow-Headsto put out passenger; arrived
days, o hours, and so minutes. Left Mem
r4his at Is minutes past O'Clock M. !;
passed the Belle Memphis at Hale's Point; ;
passed the Silver Moon above Island 16; f;
arrived at Cairo at O'Clock Pm: Time TO
Cairo, days, % hours, and 90 minutes:
IS minutes Left Cairo al O'Clock and 30
minutes; took coal boat in tow, took 400
freight; landed at Si1awneetown, Nav 4th,
at 8 O'Clock and 30 minutesA.N.; landed at
Union town; landed at MT Vernon. Ar
rived at Evansville at 1923 O'Clock, making
the run In days, IT hours, and 10 min
utes; making, on regular business trip,
the best time since the days OF the Snot-
well and Eclipse, beating the great Rich
mond Ga hours.
The Evansville journal., 1867-05-06
United States Marshal's Nodce.
M 1904

No. 1854 13hS
United States of America, Di<srict of In
diana-Ss.:
VEYHEREAS, libel IF information
w has been dled in the District Court
of the United states, within and for the
Seventh Circuit and District of Indiana,
on the 18th day of April 1857, by Alfred
Kilgore, Esq, q. S.p1sIrict Attorney for
the United Sfate--, against one eighty gal
lon stIIi, one worm and tnb, one mash
tub. one steam boiler and Michael huller,
seized at said district for violation of the
revenue laws of the United States, and
praying process against said goods, and
that the same may be- condemned and
sold. srssasfE sssr4sag q
Now, therefore, in pursuance of the mo-
milton under the seal OF said Court to me
directed and delivered, do hereby give
public notice to all persons claiming said
goods, or any part thereof, or in any man
ner interested therein, that they be and
appear before the said the District Court
of the United States, to be held at the city
of indianapolis, in and for the District of
Indiana, on the first Monday of May next,
at ten O'Clock of the forenoon of that day,
then and there to interpoEe their claims
and make their allegations in that behalf
BEN. SPOONER, y. s. Marshal.
Il Attest: j. ID. ROWLAND, Clerk.
ap2O d14t W. 5ss4 - sssasss-4l
The Evansville journal., 1867-05-06

: sfAs -e@F No. I0S1.o ~ fss.ss -
United Stat es of America district of In
sdianar-SS.-. s8sysF ss4Fss a*45 fS1teSfN8l.I :.
vYTHEREAS, libel of information
!" has been filed in the District Court
Of the United States, within and for. the
Seventh Circuit and District of Indiana,
on. the sth day OF April, 1857, by Alfred
Kilgore. Esq, q. s. District Attorney for
the United States, against one forty-galaon
still, one worm and tub with worm in),
two mash-tubs and four barrels, one keg
whisky three gallons, more Or less), and
325 bushels corn, seized at said district for
q violation of the revenue laws of the
United States, and praying process against
said goods, and that the saFie may De con-
demned and sold. 8
Now, therefore, in pursuance Of the mo-
nition under the zeal of said Court to
me directed and delivered, I GO hereby
give public notice to N persons claiming
said goods, or any part thereof. or in any
manner interested <Gherein, that shey be
and appear before the said the listrict
Court of the United State, to be hsld at
the city of Indianapolis, in ana foi the
District of Indiana, on the first MOndav of
May next, at ten O'Clock of the forenoon of
that day, then and there to interpose their
claimsand make their allegations in that
behalf saE8M BEN. SP00NER, u
r- q. s. Marshal. /
Attest: j. d. ROWLAND, Clerk.
The Evansville journal., 1867-05-06

UYE RESPECTFULLY CALL THE
w attention. OF Farmers, Planters, and
Dealers in COTTON and TOBACCO to the
fact that we have opened a Cotton and To-
bacco Sale House at Evansville. 1t must
be apparent to all that our city possesses
West as market for these staples, 1T being
much nearer to at least -fourths of
Valleys of the Ohio, Green, Cumberland,
and Tennessee Rivers, and more accessible
at all seasons of the year, thereby gaining
time and expense. c9l aaf ernne4s
IN soliciting your patronage we only
ask you to. assist in building up great
home market for yourselves Our terms
other Western mark ets The owners OF
Cotton and Tobacco can at their option
accept or, reject sales made to the highest
We also solicit the eonsigp fnents for sale
of all kinds of Country Produce, and the
purchase of Groceries, Provisions. and Ag-
aricHlturad Implements, and merchandise
genefaisy. ga5igE ltan fksb ,9ieDi"non :
The Evansville journal., 1867-05-06
BACON BACONf

~ con, Dried Beef Plain Hams, Clear
Bacon Sides, Ribbed Bacon Sides, and
Shoulders, for sale, wholesale and retail,
by VICKERY BROS,
Eureka Bazaar, rs Main Street.
The Evansville journal., 1867-05-06
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-02-01
COURT or SPECIAL SESSIONS.
IBef,re Justicr Kelly

The average amount Of New-lork rascality and
rOwdy,m presented Itself yesterday for investigation ut
the Tombs and disposed q much after the custom
airy fashion, there being but one or two cases OF more
larceny II, assault aud battery 49, cruelty 10 animals l.
misdcmcanor passing false token violation OF Health
Der OF motions and preliminary diminishing for adjourn
ment which ever INDUCED IN by counsel the business
srElLiSG HOUSEHOLD GooDs.-Two little girls named
Mary Ann Mallory aud Eliza Reynolds by the prcense Of
begging crust Of bread please succeeded In getting
into the kitchen OF n ne ghbor whence they made off with
these two children only about years old, ana the
other wear or two Younger They were doubtless OF the
class OF children who are taught 10 pfcr under the
ycncn sc Of begging and who are not hall 80 RESPONSE
bio for what they do rs are those who set them their
Ssrl" t,sls They were rcInnnled 10 the custody of
the sergeant, that he may make inquiries n the proper
dents ana surroundings.
QUARRELISG WIN ms FRESD.-Jamcs Perle was
brought up by Margaret Robinson, woman with whom
he has been living rs his wife for several years, ON
charge OF assault and battery 1t appears that the per
have loved, not wisely, but too wellS and have
lived neither wisely we'll OF late he has refused TO
furnish her with funds TO carry on the housekeeping
In fact she stated that ho had given her money for
two years The other evening he came home drunk and
made violent aud brutal assault upon her throwing her
upon sofa and then beating her severely ON the other
hand he that she was drunk but even had that
statement been true the Justice would not accept II as
Justification OF his conduct and therefore sent him to the
Penitentiary for three months.
BRUTAL ATTACK on A wELL-KNOwN PHYSICIAN
On the I'd OF January last at o'clock in the afternoon
Dr. Joseph Rossle walking quietly along down Frank
Inst, q powerful man, named John Hussey, stepped
from liquor store and IN drunken goodhumore way
he should come in and take n drink The old gentleman
at first declined but at last % get rid OF his tOrnen0r
Consented appaently-he stepped along with Hssey to.
ward the LIQUOR store but embraced the first OppOr
tunity &C. slip away. Hussey missed him, and over
taking seized him again I'm such rude manner that the
doctor struck him. At Hussey turned on the old
man aud gave him most terrible beating There were
several witnesses show that the doctor struck the first
blow but not tin long after he had been rudcly halted
and roughly hauled about In the street by man who
was an entire and utter stranger TO him. Hussey
found guilty, and allowed TIL Saturday TO put In
affidayits for mitigation OF punishment.