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The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26
tFrom Iarper's woeklrI
Forewarncd is Forcarmcd.

Is it any more foolish to believe
that the President will push the
present extremity TO an armed So
luton, ifhe can. than it was to be.
lievo that the seccssionists would
take arms at the first favorable mo-
ment? Androw Johnson is al bay.
ile is conscious Of the contempiu
GUS condemnation of his country,
and of the doom to which history
will ,consign him. lie is ignorant,
passionate and headstrong. He is
surrounded by the worst donna.
gogues--by Fernando Wood, Jere-
miah Black, and men in sympathy
with them. He is the constitutional
Commanders Chief of the Nation.
al forces, and he has told US how
he interprets the Constitution. AT.
ter long and exasperated struggle
with Congress, in which it was
supposed that he had been SO
bound by the laws as to bo power.
less, if not TO have acquicsced in
the inevitable, he suddenly as
sumcs the offensive, dcfcs the ur-
questionable public opinion of the
country, quarrels, under polite
phrases, with General Grant, and
knows that within ninety days
Congress will assemble and will
probably impeach him. Has he
done all this for the sake of being
impeached Has he done it with
the intention of placidly yielding
when he is impeached, and going
humbIy out Of Office? Or does he
mean, if possible, TO provoke an
armed crisis =?
We learn, upon good authority,
that there are ten thousand men
in Maryland called militia, armed
and under command of rebel off
GERS. Not long before Mr.. Stanton
was suspended a requisition came
from the Governor of Maryland to
the war Department for batteries,
which the Secretary refused. For
what purpose is such a body Of men
so armed and so ofliccred? We 90
not mention this to excite a foolish
alarm, but an alarm which is not
foolish. 1t may bo an untrue
story, but it is not the least improb-
able that the President intends
some action hostile TO Congress.
II may bein the guise of resistance
to tho process and results of i'm.
parchment. 1t may be in pursu.
ancc of plan TO issue an amnesty
and to assemble n new Congress.
The wildncss of the plan and It's
futility do not make it improbable.
If tho Presidcntknew the feeling
of the country he might pause.
But he docs not know it. He can
not know it. He is surrounded
and led by men who misrcprescnt
it; and to General Grant, the true
friend ofthe country in the Cabi-
net, he docs not listen.
The times are grave. No man
should deceive himself or "derlde,
with the New York TriJuue, the
imminence of trouble. TO be fore
armed against danger VIC must bc
forowarned. We need not, indeed,
imagine that We are already Mex
icanizcd but we ought certainly
to reflect that in q revolutionary
period, when the country still trem-
bles with civil war, and peaceful
order is not yet restored, a dosper-
ate, ignorant, and obstinate Chief
Magistrate may plunge US into
very serious difficulty.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

"a good one" is told Of q we'll
dressed lady, in q Fulton avenue
car, tho other day, whose gar
ments were betouled by tobacco
juice from a vulgar fellow who got
near her. She quietly turned ur
the soilod portion of her dress and
wiped it on tho dandy's pantaloons
with result that ma1o little chan.
nels run down to his boots, and
with a simple "Take that, you dir
ty puppy" she resumed her com
posure, while the man remember
ed that he had an errand on the
street.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS TO REB-
Ell PRISONERS AT CAMP CHAsE,-"D
you wdnt moneq, Jorro,C Of our friend,
Judge Thurman,
"ff you want advice, ask our
friend, Judge Thurman"
"IF YOU WANT ANYTHING,
CALL ON OUR FRIEND,
JUDGE THURMAN"
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

KENTUCKY GINGER PUDDING Three
cups of molassos ono cup OF but
ter two teaspoonsful of saleratusi
four oggs; four and n half cups OF
flour ginger and nutmeg. Steam
or bake. To bo eaten with any
kind of nice sauce. This pudding
will keep any reasonable length Of
time, and is good either hot OF
cold.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

A correspondent from Jasper,
Tennessee, writes that during
Bragg's retreat from middle Ten
ncsseo, two rebels stopped at a
house of Mr.. K, and ono OF
them proposed trado for q very
fine horse, but thought that a large
white spot on the horses forehead
lessened his value somewhat.
"Why so?'
"Becauso," said the soldier "the
Yankees can see it q great way
off
"Never mind that, said his com
panion; %'other end is always to-
wards the Yankees"
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

A correspondent OF the Cleveland
Leader furnishes that paper with
the following dialogue:
Inquisitive little Miss,-Ma, if
l we're to die and go to Heaven,
should wear my moire antique
dress2
Aristocratic Ma.-No, my love;
we can scarcely suppose that we
shall wear the attire of this world
in tho next,
Inquisitive little Miss,-Then
tell me, ma how will tho lord
know belonged to the best socie'
ty? @ $50 -
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

A Brooklynite tells q queer story
about tho lovely wife and daughter
of q millxman, who took daily baths
in the lacteal fluid to improve their
complexion. The milk was then
watered and sold for fifteen cents q
quart. 1t didn't need any doctor
ing to give it "body" after that
T Boston Post.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

Two centuries ago, not one in q
hundred wore stockings. One hun.
dred years ago not one ina thou
sand was allowed to run at large at
night. Fifty years ago, not a girl
in a thousand mado a waiting. maid
of her mother.-Wonder i'm
provcments in this age
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

CocoANUT CAKE.-Ono pound Of
sugar, ] pound of flour, + ofa pound
of butter, teacup of sour milk, A
eggs, ] teaspoon of salt, teaspoon
of soda+mix thoroughly. Then
addoAe grated coeoanut,
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

Tract distribution has its funny
incidents. During the war a lady
passing from cot to cot through tho
wards of hospital, was shocked to
hear one fellow laugh at her. She
stopped to reprove the wretched
patient-"Why, look here ma'am, !"
says he, "you'vc given mo a tract on
the sin Of dancing when I've both
legs shot of"
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

THE FIRST TWENTY YEARs.-Live
as long as you may, the first TWEEN
ty years form the greater part of
your lifc. They appear 50 when
they are passing; they seem to
have been so when we look back
to thom; and they take up moro
room in our memory than all tho
years that succeed them.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

TEA CAKE,-A quart Of flour,
one pint of sour cream, a teaspoon
full Of saIcratus, two cups Of molas-
scs, q little cinnamon and salt
make it q stiff paste and bake.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

If you want an ignoramus to re-
spect You dress to death, and wear
watch. seals about the sizo Of a brick
bat.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

A widow living in Jefferson
county, Wisconsin, recently hung
herself because her wheat crop
only yielded twenty bushels per
acre, whereas she had expected
twenty five.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

A hopeful German farmer in
Louisiana says that tho cotton
worm ahas done not half SO mooch
cat en- up as we tink SO"
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

A hard drinker objects to put
ting water in whisky, because it
dampens his spirits.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

A railroad engineer does not like
to run over a man, no says, "be-
cause it muses. up tho track So"
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-26

Tho Statesman having unac.
countably omitted to publish the
following, wegivc it tho benefit of
our circulation Columbus Jyur.
nal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18
The Emperor Napoleon Speech.

The Emperor Napoleon in his speech before
the Corps LegisIatif on the assembling of that
body, said:
"Serious events have happened in Europe,
almost fulfilling the great Napoleon's idea to
unite all the great homogeneous nations
hitherto separated, and which is the only pos
sible balance Of power in Europe. German
and Italian events have paved the way to it.
Their success cannot disturb France
| stood aloof, and held the peace which
Prus la AID Italy made without dIsElemberirg
Austria France was just aud neutral. In
another part Of the globe we have been obliged
to employ force to redress legitimate grlcvan
ceS and we have endeavOred to raise an ancient
empire. The happy results We first obtained
were compromised by an inausplclOus concur,
renee Of circumstances The guiding idea OF
the Mexican expedition was an elevated one.
70 regenerate people and implant among
them IDEAS OF order and progress TO open vast
outlets to our commerce, and leave the rccogni-
ton Of services rendered 10 civilization to mark
our path, such was my desire and yours but
as soon as the extent OF cur sacrifices appeared
10 me to exceed the interests which had called
us across the ocean. | spontaneously determln-
ed upon the recall OF our army corps, hat the
Government of the United States might com
nrehend that want Of Cancellation had cmblttcr
cd relations which for the welfare OF both
countries should remain friendly.
The Emperor then proceeded to say that the
rrcat powers ought to act in concert TO satisfy
the Christians, protect the rights Of the Porte,
and to prevent complications. The Roman
treaty of September has been executed, where
BY the Government Of the Pope has been
placed in new phase, and he is sustained by
his own strength and tho vcncrat:on OF the
great powers Tor the head Of the Church,
Europe will sustain his temporal power against
dcmaeogucs. Our relations with Eng land are
intimate, and bOtf the powers agree on al! the
great questions. The perretuat!on OF Austria
IS necessary to the balance OF power.
The Emperor says that he is certain that
the peace Of the world is not to be disturbed.
Sure Of the present, and confident Of the future,
| have fulfilled your wishes IN regard to the
development Of our Institutions upon liberal
scale. France will use her new rights wisely.
She is respected abroad, but the condition: OF
war being changed she must increase her de
fences The army bill has been 50 drawn as to
Tighten the burden In times OF peace and to
increase the resources IN times OF war Our
neighbors assumed far heavier burdens. Lei
us ever keep our flag high, a. The best means
preserving peace.
The prosperity Of France advances. The
Indirect revenue has Increased lily mlItI"ns OF
francs. ana we shall soon be able to satisfy all
interest, reduce the land tax and make public
Improvements whereby the working classes are
to DC benefited, and liberty to be solid, lasting,
and glorious.
trust in my people, my right aud my con,
science.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

ls4 ALEX. DALLAS BAcIE LII D., Superln
tendent Ct the u S. Coast Survey, died at
Newport, r. l., yesterday morning, February
.l7th, in the 6lst year Of his age, after lnger-
ing Tor months under the affection known US
softening of the brain. He was one of the
most eminent scientific men of the country,
and his labors have received merited tokens OF
acknowledgements not only in this country, but
from many of the governments of Europe.
/ His remains will be brought on to Washington
on Thursday, and there will be a public fune-
rail- of which due notice will be given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

- Gov Swami has rendered to John NJ. Frazier,
late Speaker of the House Of Delegates of
Annapolis. and now prominent member of
the Baltimore bar, the vacant seat in the Court
of Appeals Of Maryland. Mr. Frazier declines
the position, preferring the pursuit Of his pro
fession to the honors and inadequat ely requit-
ed labors of the bench.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

= ARRIVAL OF THE SWATARA WITH SURRATI
ON BOARD "A dispatch from Fortress Mon
roe dated yesterday says: The pilot boat VIII
liam Starkey reported this morning that she
spoke the Swatara al Cape He"ry, with Sur
raft 90 board, from Alexandria via Lisbon,
found to Washington. A tarkrigged gun
boat supposed to be the Swatara, was seen at
daylight this morning anchored near WiIlough-
by's Spit lightship. The pilot boat Maryland
put pilot on board, and at eight o'clock she
got under weigh, aud proceeded up Chesa-
peake Bay"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

The Home Journal, one of the best Of the
literary papers at the North, if not the best,
since the death Of Mr.. Willis has been con-
Quoted by George Perry j. II Elliot and
Morris Phillips, under the firm of Morris,
Phillips & Co., who keep up its spirit. The
! Home Journal, unlike many of it's coempora-
RES, does not make a merit Of insulting
and maligning the people Of the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

We have received copy Of the "Semi-An-
nual Report Of the Virginia Military Institute
for January, 1867, and are gratiGed to learn
OF the very satisfactory progress Of the cadets
: of that fayorite Virginia school, and of the ia.
yorable prospects of the institution
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18
ALEXANDRIA.
MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY Is.

Mr.. SHERMAN's SUBSTITUTE for Stevens S
Military Force Bill-combining the principal
features of the Force Bill and those of what is
called Blaine amendment, passed the Senate,
yesterday, and will probably pass the House,
to-day or to morrow. -4-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

Small driblets of conscience money ''-the
results of the ''pickings and stealings' Of the
last four or FIVE years continu, to drop into
the u S. Treasury Greenbacks, as yet, are
the only returns: no pictures furniture,
books, jewelry, pianos, &c, &c. Conscience
appears not yet to have reached these articles.
When it does, there ought to be a large hall
in the Treasury Department appropriated tor
the exhibition and when the stream Of
these 'spoils, now in the hands OF private in
dividuals, once begins, it ought to come with
"a perfect rush ...... 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

There continue to be contradictory reports
as to the position Of the PresidenL-but the
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Gazette asserts that several members of the
Cabinet have given unmistakeable evidence of
disposition to conciliate the Radicals. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

Henry ST. Marie, the witness by whose eyi-
dence the identity Of Surratt, the alleged ac-
complice Of Booth, Atzerodt, and Paine, was
determined, has come on to Washington, to
be ready for the trial of Surratt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

1t would appear by the latest news from Ire
land, brought by the Cable, that the ''Fenian
instruction in Ireland, was quelled almost as
soon as it began. At least, that is the latest
report from the scene Of the disturbances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18
PURCELL Il HOY.
Z d 80,

AGENTS FOX The
MACE & AESTOW
PATENT VENTlLATlNG STOVES
Comprising
parlor, Cook, fall and Dining Room Stygr.
hot Air Furnaces and Ranges
A'so Manufacturers and Dealers IN all -o'i' II
stoves, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Wuo
Guttering, Spouting, Roofing, &c,
done in the best manncr, and at shortest note.
j. l9--Lf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18
HING DEA L 4 K S
ARNOLD j. FIELD,

~ ARNOLD j. FIELD, 81
MERCHANT TAILOKS,
Have removed from No. G9 10 No. 81, King
street, and resumed their old business, where
they would be pleased to receive call from
their friends, or any one in want OF It suit OF
good clothes. We have hand anI are re-
cciving II good line of
CLOTl1S, CASSlMERES, NESTINGS,
LINENS, &c,
which we will make to order, very low, for the
next two months, especially.
We propose to continue our
CENTS FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.,
where you will always find the latest styles.
We will furnish
w WHITE SHIRT
as cheap as they can be had at retail in Phil&-
dciphiM Warranted TO tit and Wear we'll Cal!
and sec us, at No. 49, King ST., doors west Of
RoyuI aug l--tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

), Mrs. Alice Pattie, who died recently, in
Warrenton, was native of Alexandtiu, but OF
: Maryland parentage and descendant of the
;Wiliams's Of Revolutionary memory. She
was daughter of Capt. Lilburn Williams Of
the "old Maryland line, and niece Of Gen.
Ohio Williams. For more than half a century
she was resident of Warrenton, and during
that long period member of the Methodist
Church. = :. yt.s...... -...: .s..-g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

8 Some of the Western Radical papers are
making great outcry against the Tariff Bill
now before Congress- e "a. ! !. 4, -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18
DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS. &c.

DNI OUUUS, fANC .NOUDo, &C.
TTENTIuN LADIES!
MRS. SIMPSON,
80 $50, KING STREET,
Having lust returned from the North, is aqua
prepared 70 offer to the ladies no5cttir. u
EornctS, such rs
LADT WASHINGTON
BLSMAHNS LANBALLA&,
IND PLAIN BONNET
Also, Velyct> Ribbons, Flowers, Fr.. b..
nets and Hat. AL Of which will be sold t.c
for cash.
Particular attention given to Mourning Work
Beautiful Grape Bunnrta made from ~ o. >.u
dec 1%--tf
z NoVAh.
CHARLES ". GEEEH,
DEALEE ~
DRY GOODS,
NOTION&.G.
would respectfully call attention t. hi.
r L VI q z \ l.,
from No. 70, North Fairfax street. Maa..a
House Building, to the NEW STORE. a,:
completed.
40. g. KING STREET,
(Bctween FuirfA1 and Royal streets
Many thank. to my tclInw-citiZc": .oc u.
very liberal patronage bestowed upon me-, a..
trust, by continued application 10 business, WI.
Il disposition To- accommodate, 10 merit tar:
confidence and further patronage Special a..
tenton given to
. DRESS TRIMMINGS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

The Order of the Lion, Of Baden, richly set
with diamonds, was recently sent to Count
Bismarck, who returned it with the remark
that the stones were false
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

There was meeting of tho Congressional
Temperance Society" held last evening at the
Hall Of the House of Representatives, at which
speeches were made by Messrs. Wilson, Colfax,
Yates, Dodge, and Others "Mr. Dodge men
toned that Mr. Thaddeus Stevens had told
him on Friday that he would be with them in
this meeting if he could possibly leave his bed,
and if it was only to say that for thirty years
he had fought against intemperance This
announcement was received with great ap-
plause" Forty members of Congress belong to
the society,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18
STOVES, TIN WARE. &r

D ESUMPTION OF BUSINESS.
STOVES, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS
TIN WARE, ROOFING, SPOUTITG,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

y The coroner's inquest in the case Of Henry
Clay Lee, colored man, recently murdered in
q Warrenton, Fauquier county, returned YER
dict that the deceased came to his death, on
the night Of the 9th ultimo, by blows inflicted
on his head, and strangulation, and that his
death was caused by two colored men, John
Butler and John Johnson, who have been
committed to jail to await their examination
before the next County Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

! COL Perkins, commanding The 10Th regi-
tered out OF service on Friday, was arrested and
brought before Justice Dryden, charged upon
| the affidavit Of Mr. James e. Trott with having
obtained from him under false prc'cnces the
sum of $500 At the hearing Mr.. Trott stated
that early in the week he obtained permission to
expose his goods for sale to the soldiers OF this
regiment, who were encamped on Federal Hill,
that after be had gone TO great expense IN
| making his arrangements and alter having re-
moved his goods there, he was informed by
COL Perkins that he (Trott) was Known TO be
disloyal and that be must move off. Trott
then produced letter from Colonel Wiegel,
endorsing his loyalty. The Colonel then offer
ed to allow him to remain if he would pay
ST 900, but finally agreed to take $500, and
promised that he would draw the troops in line
before bidding them farewell, and recommend
them To purchase of Trott, assuring linn
that he would make $4,000 by the transaction
Trott swore he paid the money at the Nlahby
House in the presence OF a man named Ross.
Immediately afterwards the regiment was dis
banded and some other parties had the benefit
of making the sale, Trott not being allowed to
remain Mr.. Keene who appeared for the
prosecutor, conended that the devices and to-
kens by which 1roLt'S money was taken from
him were false and that the false pretence he'll
out to the prosecutor, that he should remain
and could make $4,000, created the credit
and was the operative cause of producing the
| transfer Of the $500, and that it was the duty
of the magistrate to bail him 10 await the
action of the Grand Jury. Colonel Perkins,
who is a lawyer by profession, conducted his
own case. charging that it was only an attempt
of Trotts to extort money from him. The
Colonel paid over to the magistrate the sum
of $500, and was then released 10 await the
action of the Grand Jury-Baztimore Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-18

HOPE ON-HopE EVER There is nothing
50 discouraging in the present prospects or con,
dition of the South as to leave Us without hope
How weak and impotcnt we are TO battle with
the DEGREES Of Fate Vengeance is mine, ]"
has said One whom the Universe obeys, and
| will surely repay and, were we disposed to
usurp this prcrogatye Of Omnipotence, what
would it profit us? Have We not tried the ar
bitrament Of arms, and has not the verdict been
against us? What now can avail our useless
regrets and repiniDgs? Let us, armed with
forritude, and panopIied with still unsuled
honor, gaze ferceIy in the lace Of adversely
and challenge her to DO her worst. Let justice
and reparation and retrbution be entrusted to
the great adjuster, Time, and the Great God.
And while these tremendous agencies are &C
complishing their work, let us diligently till
the earth, Iuild railroads, dig canals, and res
cue those which are dug from bankruptcy,
multiply schools and colleges and erect church
es. With the lights Of the past to guide us
With many valuable lessons which we have bit
terly learned in the school Of adversely, we
NAV vet be a far greater and more prosperous
people than heretofore. Rich. Times.