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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-10

BETWEEN WASHINGTON And A LEN
hNDRlA, LAND AND CITY LOTS
All PRIVATE 5ALE.
The estate called WAX VICE, ioilf miles
dria, on the railroad AM tnrn Ire between Inc
Two cities.
The properly will be sold i'll three parts, viz ::
|. FiFTY-&IA a CRES, with Blk II
containing IL ROOMS, and ont,
bindings. On this land are M orchard, in full
bearing; n market garden, grapes, shrubbery
forest and ornamental trees, and Il never failing
well Of excellent water The junction station
of the Washington and Alexandria, with the
Ioudoun and Hampshire Railroad, il with u
few minute.' walk. The scenery ana view are
OF unsurpassed ben lty. ana Tue SURROUNDINGS
uuex ceptioDAbe.
2arfiIKTY- EIGHT ACRES Of fine meadow
land. about ftty wards from the Junction, ana
lGO from the Cannl-s separated from NO; by
the Lo,ltoun and Hampshire railroad Inns Is
excellent land Ter gram ana tlhE, ana i"' h'!''
knt gardening sE- :,
s. TWENTY-FIVE ACRES on the old
| Lecsburg road about. midway between tho
Theological Seminary and AleXandrln. Inc
view from this situation is beautiful ana eNteh-
sive and the noighborhood very Agreeable.
The above property wi! be shown ny Tie
amiiy residing at Warwick.
Also the following lots in Alexandria:
ONE ACRE, adjoining the Lcudoun aud
Hampshire depot, bounded by Pendleton, Fair
| fax and Water streets.
ONE ACRE, on the south side OF Madison
street extending from Fairfax to ROYAL 81
| ONE ACRE, on the south side of Montgon'-
cry street, !, few yards from the Canal BASIN
and extending from Washington TO 81 ASnP'
street a part nI this lot il occupied by The
Washington and AioXundrla Railroad.
| A lot on the south side vi Queen street, he
tween Pa'rick and Alfred streets, about ~ lee'
| front, :nd lGU deep to u 10 ret alley, with l"o
S ! all tenements thereon.
a lot ~ the northeast corner d Alfred nh
! Wythe streets.
x lot on the west side Of Columbus ST., be
tween w the and Madison sire Is.
| TMRAIS:--Unn half to be paid in cash, aIl,
the residue in two equal Instruments, al l. ana
Is IN onths from safe, with interest, excepting
that S., 900 Of the purchase m ncy Tor n o. can
remain in the hands Of the purchaser Tor ahou
years, bearing interest; ,n,n
Further particulars Of w. G. YEATON At
torney ut Law, Office in Stewart Block, hlhs
street T.. a. hiIEAhNDhfs IruStec
.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-10
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The subscriber is now receiving direct from
the mandatory 8 large supply Of
OVAL PICTURE FkA Nj S,
of very rich and entirely new patterns, which
will be sold at greatly reduced prices for cash.
Also, Gold Window Shades, YAH Papers, nc.
Cali and SEQ them A NJ. TU BMAN,
l7S, King street,
nov . door above Washington 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-10
VALUABLE

-AEa, ~ -------- T 4 LU n . LE
IEsEI CO. NTRY Sc
BETWEEN WASHINGTON and a LhA-
sNURIA LAND AND CITY LUT3 !,
IDI II afrE A ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-10
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.
Kappahannock Station, le 2l-2awAw

NJ OTlCE.--CERTIFICATE No. Sic, for lw,
and Alexandria Railroad Company, issued IL
the name Of Reuben Newman, on the 10Th o
May, 1853, have been lost or destroyed. ! shall
apply to the directory Of said company for {.
renewal of said certificate through
je ll-1aw2m GWIN IL BECkHAm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-10
COMMISSION NERO ANTS.

4 f. LAIR | \
y GROCER FOR WAKDlN
AND COMMISSION nj EkCH A N l.
No IL. Royal street.
ALEX. IND RIA A
Quick sales and prompt returns. Having
lurse experience in the Dry Goods, rs well rs
the Grocery and Liquor Business, Country
Merchants will do we'll to favor me with Their
orders. | have variety Of TEAS, which /
will sell below the market price. Also, Granu-
lated, Crushed and Brown Sugars le 2o.ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-10

~ GORGE F. STEINER,
VI Successor to G. ?. Shawl
At THR OLD STAND,
No 40, Northeast Corner King and FaiTJan sts.
Wholesale AMI Retail Dealer in
TOBA Geo, SNUFF AND GIG r S.
will supply country merchants an other
dealers with GARREITS SCOTCH SNUFF,
and other goods in my line at factory prices.
Segars manufactured to order at the lowest
cash prices je l9-lm
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17
Washington Items.

Elk Gov. Smith of Vermont, arrived
in Washington on Saturday last, on
business connected with the Northern
Pacific Railroad.
Senator Cowan's name as minister
to Austria was sent to the Senate to-day,
vice Mr.. Motley, who has asked to be re-
lieved. Mr.. Cowan says he did not seek
the place, and doubts II he accepts it.
The debate in the House last week
upon Mr.. Newton, the head Of the ag-
ricultural bureau, will result 10 his re-
moval. The President has intimated
this, and it is understood that he is now
selecting a capable man as Newton's
successor.
The House has taken two votes
upon the currency question. The mo-
ton was to suspend the rules there
fore the question was approached I'M
decidedly. The votes taken show that
the House is opposed to any further con-
traction than is now allowed. Mr.. Will
sons resolution cOmpels the secretary
to issue greenbacks for all compound in
terest notes he may withdraw. 1t did
uot get in, but 1t received majority OF
votes
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17
MUTLAND HERALD.
WEDNESDAY,, JANUARY le, 1867.
TAs Alabamn Claims.

The announcement of the departure OF
the spunsel on the part of the Govern
ment for England to adjust the Alabama
claims, brings again before the the pub
lie the questions upon which they are
founded. II is unquestionably OF great
Importance for the continued friendly
relations OF the two countries, that
troublesome question of this character
should not remain suspended to be
brought forward at some perilous crisis.
In it's Efforts for adjustment of difficult
ties, our Government has gone to the ex-
tent, even of urgent solicitation, and If
Abe matter has been laid aside 1t was
only TO wait a convenient opportunity
for It's renewal with no idea OF abandon
ment, or because 1t was considered hope
less. Although the London Times and
perhaps the English people have under
stood that the violations Of neutrality
during the war, have not been pardoned
by the American public. We are left in
doubt whether they have realized the
fact that the complaints Of wrong were
only postponed with a definite reference
to future demand for settlement; yet
it would seem that such has been their
supposition or the Times would not
have talked of the possibility that party
exigencies may tempt Mr.. Seward on
some future occasion" to revive the dor
mant Alabama claims. We donot believe
it will require any party exigency to in
duce our Government to revive with
effect honest claims which have been so
wrongfully denied,
The speech of Lord Stanley at the
Liverpool dinner few months since, as
well as the uncertain condition of Euro
pean politics, has led US to believe that
England would finally come to the con-
clusion to do right in this matter. The
present condition o. political affairs
and the knowledge the people of that
country have that the FeniaD expedition
might have inflicted much greater mis-
chief on her Canadian Provinces, leads
them with singular unanimity to cult
vate closer relations Of friendship with
the United States.
These two interests suggested, so
long as Europe remains in its present
Hnctuating state, will have 3 tendency
to compel England to offer justice and
make the settlement Of the question at
this time final, and not leave the result
open to revision.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

The SOUTHWEST Pacific RNLRoAD.-Gov-
enor Fletcher, of Missouri, ia his recent mes
sage says of this road:
II have not hesitated 10 approve the action OF
the commissioners appointed under the act Il
the last session Of the legislature for the sale OF
certain railroads. BY fuch action the Southwest
Pacific Railroad was sold for 81 900, GOO, ofwhieh
amount the purchaser has paid into the trea-
sury, according to the terms of the sale and the
requirements Of the law, the sum of $325 600.
Since the ssle of the road by the commissioners
it has become part of the Atlantic and Pacific
Railroad THERE'S no reason to doubt that it
will be completed to Springfield within period
of time less than that required by the terms Of
the contract. 1t is largely to the interest of the
owners to do 80 as ca ly as possible, and il is
fair to presume that they viii do what their in
terests require.
This / esteem the most important road in
Missouri. 1t develops one Of the best portions
of the State rich in agricultural land, in mine
rails, and in water-power; large district of
country which only wants means of communi-
cation with our great market places to make it
ole of the most pOpulous portions of the State.
This road will certainly, by extensions and con
nections, within z few years, carry the largest
portion of the commerce west of the Missis'
sippi."
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

EuRoPE.-Cable advices from Europe
to Monday evening state that the diff
Guilty between Italy and Turkey regard
ing the steamer fired into by the Otto
man forces has been amicably adjusted.
kumors were afoat in Paris to the effect
that a plot to assassinate Napoleon had
been detected. A revolutionary junta in
Madrid had issued an address to the
people. The government of Switzerland
is considering the propriety Of prohibit
ing Swiss subjects from joining the
Papal army. The Thomas Humphrey,
from Liverpool for New York, was lost
st sea near Holyhead, Wales, a few days
ago. The New Years addresses of Ma
poleon and Victor Emanuel are pub
lished. United States fve-twenties closed
in London Monday at 1878.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

New CUSTOMS REGULATIONS third
rail having been laid on the Great
Western Railway Of Canada, so as to &C.
commodate cars of narrow gauge of the
New York Central, Michigan Central and
other American roads, through cars can
now pass from New York to the Missis-
sippi by this route. The Secretary OF
the Treasury has modified the stringent
customs regulations, in order that the
trains may pass through Canada with
out the delay and annoyance OF customs
examination on the border. Hereafter
baggage and freight cars will be locked
with a custom lock, on the American
side of the Detroit or Niagara river, and
unlocked while on Canadian soil.
Through passengers will 90 through in
cars, into which no Canadian passenger
will be allowed to enter. These cars
and their contents will be permitted to
enter the United States without inspec'
ton. The officer of customs will accom-.
pany each through train.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17
Kansas correspondence.
CAMP ON PAWPAW CREEK,


SOUTHERN KANSAS, Dec. q, 1866.
Editors Rutland Herald knowing that
my native Vermont has yearly many en-
terprising sons to send forth seeking
homes, have thought that few facts
from this region might not prove wholly
embarrassing to your numerous readers.
This reservation is tract of land one
hundred and fifty miles long by twenty
wide, purchased of the Usage last June,
and to be sold on sealed bids to the
highest bidder. We are engaged now in
surveying the west hundred miles, or
rather the east part of the west hundred,
and have already been over about six
teen townships. The climate is about
that of Cairo, Illinois, with probably
more wind as there are no large forests.
Rivers and creeks abound, furnishing an
abundance of pure water, at this time Of
the year as clear and sweet as ] ever
saw gush from our own native hills.
On all the streams there are narrow
belts Of oak, black walnut, sycamore,
blackberry, elm and ash timber but on
account of prairies fires, wood is scarce,
though / have no doubt that when set
tied and improved, it will increase very
fast. There is everywhere here an
abundance of lime and soapstone for
building and other purposes. Much of
the prairie and all of the bottom land is
a very rich soil, especially adapted to
winter wheat. Oats and corn grow
abundantly most seasons, but late corn
is apt to suffer from dry July. Wheat,
when properly sown and guarded, never
fails of yielding an abundant crop; forty
bushels to the acre is nothing remark
able. Fruit, as peaches, grapes and
plums are sure, and there is little doubt
but apples will grow well here; wild
grapes abound on all the streams. Deer,
antelopes, prairie wolves, wild turkeys,
prairie hens and quails are plenty. 1
have no hesitancy in pronouncing it as
good grain and stock country as can
be found on our continent, and with
Yankee enterprise and skill, may be made
Almost pleasant and agreeable region to
live in. The scarcity of timber and
abundance of ledgy hills will prevent
thick settlement, so that he who secures
a good quarter section may be cure of
plenty Of meadow and pasture for a
long time. Sheep will winter them
selves with little grain, and cattle and
horses wont need feeding more than two
or three months brood mares and colts
wont thank any one for attention. l
will endeavor to tell you more of this
section at a future time, and say to im-
migrants, look at the Usage Reservation
before locating elsewhere.
1 n w
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

BRANDoN.-This Wednesday evening,
January 23d, the Methodist church and
friends of Rev. R. Morgan, pastor of the
M. L. Church, are to give him their
third and last annual visit in Brandon.
We also learn that the friends of
Rev. W. Ford and colleague, pastors Of
the Leicester, Salisbury and Goshen
Charge" are to hold their visit and oyster
supper this evening, at the residence of
Mr.. Harrison White, just in the edge OF
Leicester about four miles north Of
Brandon.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

PoUITNRY.-At meeting ofthe stock
holders of the National Bank of Poult-
ney held yesterday, the following named
gentlemen were elected directors
Samuel P. Hooker,
Joseph Joslin.
Lucius Copeland.
Zenas C. Ellis.
Edward CLARK.
Joseph Joslin was elected President.
Samuel P. Hooker, who was for many
years President of the Bank of Poultney,
under its old charter and of the Nation
al since its organization, retires. Mr.,
Hooker has been connected with the
bank as a director since 1912. The new
President is a gentleman favorably
known in the county and is careful
and prudent business man.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17
The Supreme Court Decision ON the
Test UatbS.

The intelligence reaches us that the
Supreme Court Of the United States have
AFFIRMED the unconstitutionality Of the
test oath enacted by the Missouri Legis-
lsture and of the oath enacted by Con-
gress, to be administered to attorneys
and counsellors seeking to practice in
the Supreme Court.
The official decision was given by Mr.
Justice Field, which sustains the request
and sets aside the oath in it's application
TO practising attorneys as unconstitu-
tional, on the ground that it is ca post
tasto, In its operation and in its nature is
equivalent to punishment without trial.
Another point made is that whatever the
sffenses of the parties, the pardon Of the
Executive relieves them from penalties
and restores them in the eyes Of the law,
to the standing they occupied before the
rebellion, and the authority Of Congress
to limit the prerogatiye of mercy is de-
MED. Mr.. Justice Miller delivered the
dissenting opinions Of three of the mem
bers of the Court, including Chief Justice
Chase, and takes the position in regard
10 the Missouri test oath that the ques
ton pertains exclusively to the State
whose Legislature has the power to ex,
act proof of loyalty of persons, who
offer to exercise certain functions with
in its jurisdiction. AS to attorneys that
practice in the courts it is privilege
which brings them within the power Of
Congress and makes them as much sub.
ject to legislation as though they were
officers of the Government.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

TIN WEDDMG.-The following account
of the tin wedding of Hon. Dugald
Stewart and lady, taken from the Mid
dlebury Register, will be read with in
terest by their host of friends through
out the State. We tender them our con-
gratulations and trust that when they
shall have reached the silver period
their friends may greet them again in
the enjoyment Of all the rich blessings
of life surrounding them;
A few days since Mr.. and Mrs. Dugald
Stewart, of this village, informed their
friends, by means of tn foil billets that
they would be lat home" on the evening
of the 7th instant-that time complet-
ing the tenth year of their welded life.
They received their guests attired in
the same garments worn on the primer
dial occasion with the addition of head
pieces, bracelets, rings, ct eeterG, Of tin,
in the latest styles. 1t needed more than
the contrast Of fashions to convince a
stranger that the youthful bride and her
spouse had travelled ten years Cup the
hill the-gither," but their trio of sturdy
little witnesses could not be impeached.
At the proper time, Rev. DR.. Kitchel
proceeded to give another turn to the
knot made ten years before. The Cere-
mony ~ we can safely say, was accord
ing to no form ever prescribed, or used,
before, and abounded in points that
brought down the house in manner to
excite the suspicion that the occasion
was not altogether solemn one.
The tokens-all Of tjn-artcles use
full and useless, simple and elaborate, the
result of hundred tastes and fanCies,
were numberless, and many of them, to
us. nameleSs Boxes, bonuets, brack-
cts, caps, cullenders, cake pans, trosting-
frames, -four sifters, forks, graters, hats,
horses, horns, pans, knives, lamps, Ian
terms, moulds matChsafes, milk-pans,
napkin.rings, oil cans, prOfIes, pins,
! pipes, peppers, quart measures, rings,
rattles, rttlectOrs, shoes, spittOOns, strain
ers, tea catdies, tubs, toys, wash basins,
watering pots, whippers, are a few that
| we can recall of collection sufficient
for stock in trade for two tin peddlers
and a curiosity shop.
Gustatory and social festivity occu,
pied the evening, till late hour, when
all left their wishes, felt or expressed
| that they might live to greet them on
their arrival at their next landing place
where alrer shall abound as tn does
! now.
f-g- Hon. Dugald Stewart
When in this World you first begin.
You should no-wise reject the tin,
"As coming events cast their shadows before,
May you live to reap the golden ore. "a
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

MEMoo.-LGtest Mexican advices are
from the city OF Mexico to the 2Sth of
December and from Vera Cruz to the 9th
instant. Conflicting accounts were pre-
vailing regarding the Emperor, one say
ing that he had abdicated aud another
that he would do so in twenty day. Me-
jia is reported to have abandoned the
imperial cause. The last of the French
troops was expected daily at the capital
preparatory to general embarkation
and the Liberal forces were following
closely in the wake OF the retiring en-
envy. Baxaine himself was to leave OBJ
the 18th ult. The idea of holding ma
aonal Congress is not agreeable to the
Liberals, and has been given up. Maxi
milian's confessor was virtually govern
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

validity ofcaims and the patentabihty, ofinyen'
tone renders his services of inestimable value
TO all having business with the Patent ONCE.
MIR, Rddy Is constantly employed on cases where
patents have been refused, and MS success IN
securing them after all others have Jailed has
placed him at the head of his profession, His
drawings, specifications and other writings, are
prepared in the most basinessiRe manner, and
his charges will be found very moderate. We
take great pleasure in recommending Mr.. Eddy
10 those who may require his services, ana can
assure them that they will find him q high
minded and honorable gentleman, and one In
whose hands their interests will be carefully and
skillfully attended TO.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

South AMBRIoA.-Advices from Bra.
I'll state that the new commander Of the
Brazilian fleet on the Parana river had
departed for the seat of war to super
sede Tamandare. The Paraguay and
Parana rivers had risen so with the rains
that the allied camp was partly under
water. The Paragraphs were still
busy certifying. The new British Ad-
miral had arrived in the Platte river
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS are under
obligations to Hon. f. E. Woodbridge
for a copy of the Congressional Direct
DRY Of the Second Session of the seth
Congress, compiled by Ben. Perley Poore.
Also to Hon. Geo. F. Edmunds for a
copy of his excellent speech in the SEN
ate, Dec. 10Th and Goth, on the admission
of Nebraska.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

FATAL AFFRAY IN EDEN-Two men
named Mcdowell and Finnegan, of
Eden, neighbors, having had trouble,
accidently met in the woods last Fri
day. Both had axes. Finnegan forbid
Mcdowell passing tree that he, Fin
negan, had felled across the road. Nc
Dowell persisted and passed the tree.
After some attempts at fighting, they
raised their axes, and Finnegan struck
Mcdowell with his axe on the head or
shoulder, knocking him down. Finne.
gan raised his axe again, when Nc
Dowell, partly recovered from the first
blow, struck at Finnegan, the axe en-.
tering his body in the arm pit. Fin
negan lived but few minutes. Nc
Dowell has been bound up for his ap
pearance before the County Court.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17
Neu Advertisements.
.RAY'S PATENT NODDED
c O L L A r S

Are the foundation Of the immense business
now done in Paper Collars, and the present
sale of them nearly equals that of all other
makes combined They have been made from
uniform stock from the commencement, which
now costs 50 per cent. more than that used in
the production of any other Collar-consequent
ly they cost the dealer more Therefore, when
consumers are urged to buy other makes at the
same prices as Grays, it is because the inferior
goods pay more profit.
If you want the very best, then buy
Gray's Patent Nodded Collars, and
take no Others.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

Local and state Items.

STEAM SroNR CUTTER CoMrANY.--At q
meeting of this Company held at their
Office In New York on the Sd Of January
the following gentlemen were elected
Trustees:
Thomas Nelson, New York,
E. NJ. Robbins,
Wilmot Williams,
W. Oakley kuggles,
Geo. E. Royce, Rutland
Geo. ]. Wardwell,
Charles Clark,
The Trustees elected Officers as fol-
lows;
Thomas Nelson, President.
Geo. Il. Royce, Treasurer.
Charles Clark, Secretary.
Geo. J. Wardell, Supt. of Machines.
The general Office of the company is
to be located at Rutland, and at any early
day a shop is to be opened at this place
for the manufacture and sale of the ma
chimes, This will add much tothe pre-
sent business Of our town and is of the
kind required, to advance It's prosperity
One Of the stone cutting machines Of
this company manufactured by H. NJ
Ruggles Of Poultney, was shipped last
month for exhibition at the universal
Exposition at Paris.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

CoRNwALL.-At the annual meeting of
the Lane Library Association held Jan.
9th, the following officers were elected
President, DR.. NJ. 0. Porter. Vice Presi-
dent, James 7. Lane, Secretary and Ii
brarian, Henry Lane. Resolutions of re-
spect to to the memory of Rev. Lyman
Mathews, its former President, were
adopted.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

VERMONT TRoor.-At Barnum's Mu-
scum there are four living brook trout,
which weigh together Is pounds. They
were raised by Franklin Post of Walling-
ford. Vt.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-01-17

BEssoS.-A poem will be delivered be-
fore the Benson Lecture Association, at
the Congregational Church in that place,
on Friday evening next, by E. 81. Phelps,
ESQ. Subject "The Yankee"