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Evening star., 1867-11-02
CHOICE NEW AND CHEAP DRY GOODS.

The subscriber has purchased largely since the
recent decline, and is now selling goods at lower
prices than they have been sold since the his
assortment of DRESS GOODS is large, embracing
the newest and most desirable styles. Also, Cloaks
from "a up to the finer qualities. Long ana square
Shawls. Flannels, Blankets. Bleached Muslins s.
logood yard wide, l211 Is, 10, IS Calicoes TO- I2IS
Merrimack. Sprague and ether best makes, Is cts.
CassiDets, Sa. So 6z, and rs. Sixty pieces Cassi-
liners and Cloths, very cheap. Ladies' and Gents,
Merino under Vest. and Drawers. Dress Trim
spings, Gloves, Hosiery, and Notions. We offer
great Inducements to purchasers. Give us a call.
BENJAMIN MILLER,
oc IA In 1O1 Bridge ST., GEORGETOWN, ID q.
Evening star., 1867-11-02
CITY ITEMS.

BooKs.-C. ID. Liebermann, corner OF 9th
ahd ID streets, has q fine assortment OF Mis-
celianeous, Catholic, and School Books, At
very low prices.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

TEACHERS OF COLoEED SCHooLs-Tbe
teachers OF colored scboo held a meeting yes
ieTday afternoon al the Free Library, 5th
street at which MIR. E Norton presided, and
Wss opened with prayer by Mr.. Gregory.
Mr.. Norton read an essay, by Mrs. Picks on
the best methods Of learning and teaching, in
which she suggests that a normal school of
the teachers be established, in which the
teachers should practice reading, and thus be-
come adepts IN thar useful branch
Dr- Edwin Leigh, of New York was called
and spoke Of a method Of spelling which he
had gotten ND, in which the letters by shape
indicate Their sound. He had introduced
primer In the ST. Louis and Boston schools
with satisfactory results, and also in a Ger
man school In New York, with like results
Mr.. IL Richards testified TO the good results
OF thIs method of teaching IN Boston, where
he bad witnessed IL in practice
Mr.. Newton announced that Mr. s. J. Bowen
City Postmaster, had advanced the salaries of
the teachers for the past mon tn, and a resoIu.
Ton OF thanks was voted TO Mr.. Bowen.
Mr. Richards said there should not be any
apprehension on the score Of salaries here
after.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

LADIES' UNDERaARMENTs Of Cotton and
Linen, MerIpo Waists and Drawers, Pocket
handkerchiefs, are nowhere to be found m ade
SO neatly, fitting SO we'll, and so cheap as al
M. Williams, 1876 Pennsylvania avenue. 3
Evening star., 1867-11-02

RKAL ESTATE SALR.-Messrs CooDsr 4.
Latimer, Auctioneers, yesterday sold part II
Lot 4, in Square $50, on the eatt slde Of New
near the Baltimore Depot being DO feet front
by 146 feet deep, 70 s. u. and E. Wroe, at %
cents per square foot.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

LADIES, DON'T FAIL to see the new patent
Hoop Skirt, the most comfortable and cheapest
in the market, at Baum's Corset and Shoulder
Brace Mandatory, 40 louisiana avenue, near
7th street. II
Evening star., 1867-11-02

SsAsoNABIE RECRRArIos.-ColG GeorRs IL
Phillips, Of the Interior Department, and MS
party. consisting of ten or q dozen others LEFT
Thirteenth street wharf this morning ON A
Isning and hunting expedition down the m YER.
Ioey expect 20 be gone twelve or fifteen days
ard went fully prepared with camp and gar,
fison equipage, with goodly store of com.
missaries. Neutralizers against the evil effects
of sudden planges into the river or shower
ostbs from the clouds were also on hand. Al
together, the trip bids fair 20 be pl lasant one
Evening star., 1867-11-02

SECURITY FOR CoUkT-Sanitary ooacer
raves yesterday arraigned before Justice
Waiter butcher, named John Hoover. who
va charged oy Lieut. Noonan, with permit
ing dangerous shed and wall To remain On
NE pr-misss- ss2 sth street. He was required
% give security tor court
Evening star., 1867-11-02

THE YACHT NATroHAL.-This fast sailing
craft which 10 now lying ut the foot Of 7th
street wharf, will b sold at auction this after
noon, for the benefit OF all concerned. nam.
Der OF gentlemen have intimated their intention
10 bid Tor the same, so that II may we'll b ex.
Peckd tnat the price obtained will b q
fair one.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

POUR CoRs, Durillions ct Ongles rentres
dams la chair, consulter lie Docteur White,
etabll depuis 1S6l-a son ofiice No. 424 Penn
sylvania avenue, entire la quatrieme ct la Six
ieme rue
Evening star., 1867-11-02

THE Boston Transcript says, the odor OF Bur-
netts florimel is that Of an exquisite boquet
OF choice and delicate flowers. co
Evening star., 1867-11-02

GOVERNMENT SALRs.-I would call the at
tention of dealers and others to large lot of
new Cavalry Jackets, Goats, Pants, Shirts,
Blankets, &c. A. Adamson, 5O6 Ninth street.
one door from PENNSYLVANIA avenue. Il
Evening star., 1867-11-02

RByIEw.-In our notice the suit of O'Don-
Leil against NE Corporation yesterday, we
cmitted 20 state that the plaintiff claims tina
ne accident ne bad several ribs broken.
and claims for these injuries $500 iu addition
70 ne damages done 70 his horse and carriaee.
making his claim 5000.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

SUPREME COURT IN GENERAL TERM.-Yes-
teroay. after our report closed, an appeal was
prayed in the case OF Allen agt. Coyle, and
bond nled.
This morning, the case OF Pierce agt. Cox
was taken up. This bill Is brought to have
the administrator OF James X. Young invest
sl,2OO-a legacy left by his will-in a house
tor the benefit of Mrs. Pierce. The defendant
objects on the ground that this legacy was sat-
isfied during the lifetime of the testator by his
providing house for Mrs. Pierce. Messrs
Brent and Phillips for the plaintiff and
Messrs. Davidge ana B. q. Lovejoy for the
defendant.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

ANOTHER ONE SRCOMISG.-Forepaueh's q exten.
stye circus and menagerie combined will
arrive in This city on Monday next, and give
their first performances on the lot on Sixth
street south Of Pennsylvania avenue Their
collection Of animals Is large and eomplete
they have some celebrated equestrians The
management has engaged Edwin Croueste
l znown In England a. the q ueen's lester who
US witty and most amusing clown, is said 10
have no superior.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

LARcnNY-Yestsrday IL was reported at Do
lice headquarters that Mrs. Chloe DE Reamer
residing a. No 1891 Pennsylvania avenue,
had lost by robbery q silk sack, dresses, &c
and The case was put In the hands OF Detect
Ives Kelly and Bigley, who recovered the ar
ucIes, which had been pawned, and having q
description or the party they last evening
mailed" him al the TeutonIa Hall, and took
MN 70 police headquarters, where he gave the
name Of Samuel l.. Risdem, alas Rice a tele-
grapn operator. ana had on his person q num-
Der Of letters OF recomme ndation from promi.
nsnt parties in the city. indicating that he was
applying for an once under the Government.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

RDcovkRRS-Meesrs: Ciarvoe Il McDevitt
Mr. Az Stsuart, the money Of which hts
pocket was relieved on Thursday ntght Iast-
at Indiana avenue and LIST street, as he VA
leaving the Southern train.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

Who buys the cheapest Gents Furnishing
Goods A.-Franc. Q-Who sells the cheap
est Gents Furnishing Gooosi A-Franc
Q--Who buys the most Gents Furnishing
Goods z! A.-Franc. q Q-Who has the great
est rush for Gents Goods A.-Franc; a9i
Seventh street, between ID and f, three doors
above dd-Fellows' Hall. 9,5,l
Evening star., 1867-11-02
DRY GOODS, &c.
i IMMENSE DECLINE

IMMENSE DECLINE
DRY GOODS.
CARPETINGS AND OIL CLOTHS,
NOVEMBER 2, 1867.
$4,000 WORTH
sc Be- a
GSbs % Is complete
all the new fabrics of this season s importation
Ra RSGLsa e Is 9 EM
FRENCH P0PLINs OF ali the new aud beautiful
shsdss M nSr including the much sought for BIS
An immense stock of DOMESTIC CoTToNs and
prices, will be sold less than they have been for
years.
ufacturers' prices, we making but the discount
TERP&SEs and SPREADS anu 00'Ofe' 'oo "
On our Second Floor can be found choice and
superb stock of
CARPETINGs ANB OIL CLOTHS.
At the following prices Us cents, s71S cents, al
SI25, SlS12, Sl.5o, sl.60- Sl75, 81, s2.2o, S225,
and $40.
all full, making stock of nearly One Hundred
Thousand Dollars worth of the best class goods
ever offered in this market and constantly receiv.
The lowest price will he named at once
All goods warranted as represented by the sales
ne Terms cash. W. W BURDETTE.
1t 3J1 7thstreet, between and X SITS.
A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF DRESS GOODS.
We take pleasure IN announcing to our numer.
GUS customers and the public that we now have on
FINE DRESS GOobS that have ever been "fareG
in this market; ana having procured the most of
auction sales in New York and Philade phi pha at q
great saci iice. we are prepared to sell them. i'm
war; We name, in part the following very cheap
Evening star., 1867-11-02

Shilling TO SoLDIIRs.-Ofncer Hill, of the
Fifth precinct, yesterday arrested German
raiGned before Justice Harper, charged with
selling liquor 70 solAiers. She was dned so.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

MONEY SoLp.-As ths fiffh monthly meetin q
Of the National Union Building Association,
held last evening. Sa,s0o were sold at an
average OF Sa& per ceat. pre0tun.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

ELECTION OF O1PICERs-Last evening, the
following gentlemen were elected officers OF
Wasnipetoa Grove. No. 1, United Ancient
q. Dudley, v. A; s. Surgeon, Secretary,
Moses l.. Merrill, Treasurer; r. +. Mccain.
ran, O.; George A. Slight, /. g.; g. Lewis, O.
81 J. r. Lucas, r. II. B. N. A; Levi Jones,
l.. II: b. N. A: James Ragan, X. II. b. V. a.;
and T. Fitzsimmons, L. H. B. VA
Evening star., 1867-11-02
ENTIRE NEW STOCK OF FALL AND WIN
H TER GOODS.
JOHN III. SMOOT,

JOHN III. SMOOT,
119 Bridge street, Georgetown, d. O.,
Has received and now offers, at the lowest cash
prices, an entire new stock of Fall and Winter
Goods, comprising a fine assortment Of Ladies'
Dress Goods of the most desirable styles Also
Shawls, Cloak aad Sack Cloths; Alexandra q, Jou-
YIN s. and Couysrseir's Kid Gloves; Josephs Kid
Gloyes, at Sl-2 per pair. Ladies', Misses and
Gents Wooen, Merino and Cotton Hosiery; Blan-
kets and Flannels of all grades; Marseies and Al
lendae Spreads; Merimsck. Spragueis, and other
Prints; Irish Linens. Table Damasks; Bird Eye
and scotch Diapers, Towels, Toweling and Nap
k1ns; Ladies. Gents and Children's French Cloth,
and other warm Gloves; Breakfast Woolen Shawls,
Woolen Yarns, and Notions generally. Also. a
large assortment of Virginia Cassimeres, and other
makes OF French and American Cloths, for Gents
and Boys wear, with general assortment of Shirt
InRs. Sheetings, Shrtng Flannels, Lindseys and
Domestics. Having resumed business last Spring
with new stock, every article offered is new,
and being bought for cash, at the late reduced
prices, customers may rely upon making their pur-
chAses OF me OF the newest and most goods
at the lowest possible prices call - espectfully
solicited. JOHN H SMO0T
N. B.-Also, Ingram and other Carpets
Evening star., 1867-11-02

APPOINTMENT or A COUNTY CONSTABLE
The ALEXANDRIA Gazette says-T. j. EdeIin
county by General Schofeld, and has received
his commission from Richmond He will
qualify in a bond Of $4,000 at the next session
OF the County Court, which meets on Monday,
the Attn instant.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

JOINING ON MosDAY.-Gen. Tom Thumb
And wife, Com Mutt. and Miss Minnie war.
rem The greatest wonders of the age Will gty.
ieFees AT Metz croft Hall sll next week
Evening star., 1867-11-02

BASE BALL--A match game Of base ball was
played yesterday on the Monument Lot be-
tween the Capitol Base Vail Club and the Pho.
hsers OF Alexandria, resulting as follows:
CapItol ..-.-..--.-..6 10 4 ID IL SIS
Pioneer -.-.-........2 2 0-iD
an interesting game Was played on the
white Lot yesterday afternoon, between the
win The following result: =
Junior NationaI....5 o o o 3-s
Eagle -.............3 3 2 o I'D
Evening star., 1867-11-02

ACCIDENTALLY KILLBD.-On Thursdav last
Mr.. George Strom, residing In the eastern sec.
ton OF The clty, and employed at the Insane
Asylum, was run over by an ox.cart laden
~ injured as to cause mis- death last evening.
The deceased was q member OF the Knights OF
Pytnias and other benevolent Organizations,
which VIII attend his funeral to- morrow.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

MISS LUCILLE WATsoN.-This dashiug and
graceful rider at Thayer & Noyes Circus. is
turning the heads Of the young men about
town.
Evening star., 1867-11-02
RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown.
IMPROVED PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN

On WEDNESDAY. November 6th, at az O'Clock
will sell, in front of the premises part of Lot.
No % and 81 IN Old Georgetown. fronting - feet
on the west side OF Congress street. near Water
ments consist of a large two story Frame Dwelling
House and two small Frame Dwelling Houses.
Part Of Lot No s., fronting 81 s-I2 feet on South
good two story Frame Dwelling House
Terms: One third cash; balance in s and IL
months, with Interest, secured by deed of trust
on the property. Conveyancing and stamps at the
cost of the purchaser. w
Evening star., 1867-11-02

terday by Justice Harper, for having about
him concealed weapon, and 81 for being
drunk and disorderly.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

THE SIxTH-sTREET HONICIDE--Heary John
son Before the Court Hrbs0S C0rpus.-ThIs
morning, Warden Heustis, Of the Jail, had be-
lore Judge Wyle, II answer to a writ Of Rd-
tsGS corpus, Henry johnson, who, IL will be
IecOllected, Is charged with having killed
Thomas A. SmOOt. OF Alexandra, on the 10th
Of June last johnson LOOKS rem arkably WELL
and appeared quite cheerful " hen he met q
number OF his friends in the courtroom and
cCnversed with them. His counsel. NJ Da-
yldge and j. II. johnson, were present, ready
TO enter IN the case and asked the discharge of
the prisoner or his admission to bail Judge
WylIe stalled that he would be obliged TO post
DoRe the bearing until Saturday next, and the
prisoner was remanced.
1t Is understood that the counsel have
newly discovered evidence tending u show
the prisoner acted in the heat OF passion, and
did not premeditate the killing charged, but
that 10 was the result OF his disco very that the
deceased was in adulterous Intercourse with
ms wife II Will be recollected that the ac.
eused was before Judge Wylie a short time
after the homicide on writ OF hdbeGs corpus,
the application being for his admission 10 bail,
which was refused.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

PENNIES can be had in any quantities at the
Star office counter.
Evening star., 1867-11-02
llY THOMAS DOWNING, Auet.: Georeetovn

TX 11OhhZhD DO W LINVf huet., Gt0rget0wn.
EXECUTORS SALE OF VERY v.rr,pIr
AMI DESIRABLE PROPERTY IN GEORGF
TOWN AT AUCTION
On WEDNESDAY. November 18TH at o'clock
p. m, will sell, in front of the premises, thai
valuable property occupied by the late Philip
Harry The lot fronts % feet on the north side OF
Prospect street bet @een Frederick and Market
streets by depth Of ls8 feet inches 10 a 10 foot
WIDE alley. The imprCyements consist of a large
double two-story Dwelling House.
Terms 0ne-third cash; balance in 6, Il, and Is
months with interest, secured by deed of trust
on the property; Conveyancng and stamps at the
cost of the purchaser.
VIM. III. DOUGAL, Executor.
oc3l TH0S. BOWLING Auct
Evening star., 1867-11-02

THE RIVER FRONT, November 9, 1S67-Ar-
rived-Steamer Pioneer, from Accotink with
load OF wood for Harvey, Clarke & Given.
CdTter'S WhdTf.-Arrived-Schr. Kate f.
with 40i tons of coal for George Bogus B. r.
Clark, A Wood Il Co. and j. Z Miller IL Co.
CTOuche's WhGrf.-Arrived-Sch Lynch
burg, Capt. Van Cleaf, from New York, with
oementto j. Sullivan: Orgo, Carey, is loading
at this wharf with scrap iron, consigned to
Philadelphia by T. Eav.
Si1h Street Wharf.-The steamer Express
left the wharf this morning for Baltimore with
large passenger list and heavy consignment
of freight.
F6lcler's drf.-Arrived-Long-bo boat Smot
douglas, from Chopawamsic, with lumber
and wood consigned to Fowler & Go.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

HAVANA ORANGES, Cocoanute, CaromeIs
II MaTshmallow Drops, and Wmteman's tue
french Candies. Just received at WALLACE'S,
ID hlgn street.
Evening star., 1867-11-02
p Z 1AL TICEt
FOEEPAUGH' MAMMOTH
MENACERIE AND CIRCUS,

- { L NOT TICEl
FoEEPAUGHs MAMMOTH
MENACERIE AND CIRCUS,
WILL OPEN FOR FIVE DAYS AND NIGHTS,
ON THE ONLY CENTRAL LOCATION in th,
City Of Washington,
MONDAY, NOVEMBER arH.
The pubic are respectfully informed that this
isa
REAL MENAGERIE
COLOSSAL CARAVAN,
RARE BEASTS ANR BIRDS
BIOLOGICAL INSTITUTION
rr,,, ,.r,,,,., In America.
--.-,,---, Is FIRST CLASS,
"'''s OLD FAvoRITEs
NEW STARS
MILE, CoD0Sk,
MILE. AMELIA,
Mr.. sN TH5Tsa tsTgEoEi EEixe -Ir ''"''''
NIX. JANIS WARD,
MR.. n. CODONA
,o,,,--.,,MRw MR WILLIAM MORGAN,
ME- THEODORE iouRNICURE;
Special sTran nTemsntS have been eel I'd with the
Sensational and Classic tymhasis. who we're tn.
leading features in 'iT L. d. Lents Scw Norl. CIR
The Directors ta,e pleasure in being enabled 10
POSITIVE APPEARANCE
EDWIN CRoEUsTE.
QUEENS JESTER.
Tre best and most ORIGINAL
HJMORlsT AND CuNNERSATIONIST
Who have ever assumed the motley. This
SCHOLASTIC AND GIFTED GENTLEMEN
WIN BOTH NIGHT AND DAY
At the entertainments Of
MODEL SHOW
Of the age
MONDAY. NOV a ATIOA.M
GRAND ENPuSILlNE PARADE
TuE
WEALTH AND RESOURCES
FURFPAUGHS ENTERPRISE
Under the marshalship of
MR. THOMAS KING
GOLDEN CAR OF THE MUSES..
Containing Eckhart's scher Cornet Band.
cAsTALLIAS COSTUMES.
20 CkPARisONEp ARABIAN sTEEps.
ELEPHANTS ANp CAMELS.
TIRE TRANSPORTATION DFNS
DRAWN BY 40 span OF pRAuGHT HORSES,
Ponies AND MULES.
REMEMBER THE LOCATION.
SIXTH STREET, BELOW PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUE.
I'VE DAYS ANR NIGHTS ONLY,
- DAY. AND FRIDAY.
NOVEMBER 4TH,5TH, 6TH,7rH and .rH.
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER srE.
no2 ALEXANDRIA.
A GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
"A CONCERT for the benefit OF -. Martins
chapel, VIII be given at " Wood wards Hall. Pens
sylyania avenue. between 10th and nth streets on
MONDAY and i ESDAI EVENINGS. Ney-nm-
ber 4th and 5th, lS57. Admission rs cents.
nol-2t'
Evening star., 1867-11-02
GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTS.

~CONFIRMATION.- The Rite Of Confr rma-
US ton will be administered ID. V, by Bishop
JOINS; OF Va; In Grace Church, Georgetown II.
G.. or TO o-MORROW Sunday MORNING SER
vices to commence at le1a O'Clock. Seats ALWAYS
free. 10
~REY. b A. MAGUIRE, PRESIDENT OF
S the Georgetown College. will preach a
Charity sermon 81 Trinity Church, Georgetown.
ID. G, SUNDAY NEXT, Sd inst., at 10 O'Clock a
m. Tor the benefit Of st Vincent DE- Paul Society
The public are respectfully invited to attend
Evening star., 1867-11-02

Williams, auctloneers, yesterday sold part OF
lot No. 12, In square No. 400. with Improve
ments. to John N. Young, for si5,OOO This
property has for many years been known as
Towers printing Office.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

SANITARY.-Three dead horses and six
smaller animals were reported and reno we'd
yesterday.
PRRsoNAL.-Jim Mulligan, the negro come
dian, IL in town.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

POSITIVELY ONE WEEK ONLY
METzER6Tr HALL,
Commencing
MONDAY. NOVEMBER a.
TWO LEVEEs ON MONDAY, NOV 1867
The balance of the week
THREE LENEES EACH DAY,
- al ii a. m. and "a p. m.
RETURN FROM EUROPE after an absence OF
three years. whore they have appeared before
nearly all the Kings, Queens, Emperors and No
bility of the Oli World.
The GREATEST WONDERS OF THE AGRf
-Four beautiful and - numerically formed LADIES
and GENTLEMEN in IMMATURE.
The Original and Renowned
GEN. TOM THUMB AND WIFE,
COMMODORE MUTT,
AND MISS MINNIE WARREN.
NJ Ladies and Children are considerably ad-
vissd TO attend the DAY EXHIBITION. aud thss
avoid the crowd and confusion of the Evening Per-
formances.
To the Day Levees-Admission2 g cents; Childrea
under ten. Is rents. Reserved Seats, 50 cents,
Children under ten, q cents.
Evening Perforfnsnce-Admission 70 all parts "
the House, 25 cents; Children under ten, Is cents.
oc 3l-9 NED DAVIS, Agent.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL.-Fran-
cisco Brepanini came before Justice Walter
yesterday. charged with committing an ass sult
upon Antonio Bragazze, with intent to KILL
The charge was sustained, and the accused
sent to Jail for court.
Evening star., 1867-11-02

SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 9Th.
no2 ALEXANDRIA.
A GRAND VOCAL AND INsTRUMENTAb
"A CONCERT for the benefit Of -. Martins
Chapel, will be given at " WOodward s Hall. Pens-
sylvania avenue, between 10th and nth stre~ts On
MONDAY and I ESDAH EVENINGS. Neyenm-
ber 4th and 5th, lSS7. Admission rs cents.
no l-2tr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27

n Office TO SUPP i rs
POTOMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE.
The safe am.l commodious steamer y sFTaa'
KENNEBEC, Capt. JouN II. VII ==ss35==:Ss
son, will lc;Te pier s, Light street wharf. B4lt-
more. every FRIDAY EVENING, ut 1 elk,
every TUESDAY EVENING, al 4 o'clock,
for WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND
GEORGETO WIN, stopping at Cone River, and
all the usual landings on the Potomaci return,
ing, will leave WashirS ton at 8 clock, aud
Alexandria at 7, every WEDNESDAY, MORN
ING. For freight or passage apply to
j. BRODERS e co.,
No II, King street. Alexandria.
j. B. BRYANT & BRO,
Pennsylvania Nv, Washington.
a. NEEDHAM 81 SON,
dec l5-tr 142, Light St, Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-27
THE GAZETTE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY q.


The TROUBLES OF A VEST VIRGINIA
STATESMAN We have mentioned the fact
that an Investigation had been ordered by the
lower house Of the West Virginia Legislature,
of very scandalous charge against leading
member, Mr.. Ferguson, to wit, that he had
been indicted in a Kentucky court last year,
for stealing the yalise and overcoat of gentle
man with whom he was travelling, In an ONO
steamer and that he had escaped trial by
pleading pardon obtained from the Governor
of Kentucky Furguson, it will be remember,
ed, declared before the Legislature that ne ala
not know whether he took the articles or
not. being SO drunk that he had 10 recollection
of what occurred. The committee have made
a report in which they neither exonerate nor
convict the distinguished member, but three
of the four members sign the following:
The undersigned, members of the committee,
concur in the following, viz: That without
deciding on tho actual guilt or innocence Of
Mr.. Ferguson, a question that they have no
means fully to Investigate, they yet think that
the legal aspect OF the case, from the evidence
before the committee, is such that proper
regard for the honor of the House would lead
MIR. Ferguson to discnlharrass it of the impll-
cation now resting upon it, by rcsignlns his
seat T. NJ. Harris, S. 5. Spencer, j. NJ.
Bicke
Ferguson expressed his surprise at the &c
port, declared that he had DO idea Oft resign
ing, and so the matter dropped.