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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26
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ID
The copartncr hip heretofore existing under
the style and firm Of II. f. ZIMMERMA X
CO.. is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Ii. i. Zinmtrrnan will continue the business,
and is alone authorized 10 collect the debts due
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

I.isvery. '''consolatory' for readers in this
couutry,to have laid before them, to day, all the
neRs of Importance that transpired in Europe
yesterday. We do not. know that We are one
whit wiser or better-but we are certainly ''fas :
ter then we used to be! Is that the source of
consolation2,' " It.,l-l -.-r- y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26
CIT Y [ r Z M S

THOSE who wish to aval themselves of the
10 per cent discount offered by Henning, corner
It'll street and Maryland avenue, had better do
So. as he removes very soon to No. 511, 9TH st
Inteiiis.Dcer Building, Washington. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ Ex-Confeds and - Rebs" will
lind Pollards paper-the Southern Opinion
(the only paper in the South devoted to the
memories Of tie late &. : A.. at GEORGE +.
FREN H'S News Stor
Its RcminiScnLcc. AMI Anecdotes Of the War
are edited by Paul 4. IInync, Of South Caro-
lima Ex. COME crate officers and soldiers are
requested to send ANYTHING they may have in
the way of sketches, incidents and anecdotes of
the late war to him, at Augusta, Ga.
Richmnnd doc film
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

Finances, and financial measures it is said,
are to be the next subjects taken up by Con-
gress. We hope they willt'not run wild on
these matters, as they have on SO many others.
Wes believe it is conceded that there is not
much more financial ability in Congress, than
there is true craftsmanship. ~ 49,. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26
SALE OF REAL ES-

IUH MISSION HkS' SALE OF REAL Els
" TATE IN 4 LENANDklA.-Pur to
Il decree OF the Circuit Court Of lryandria CO.
in the case of Sophia r. Moore VS.. Thomas Nc
Cormick and another, the undersi gned, Com
Il lssioners, therein named, wall sell. at public
auction, to the highest bidder, in front OF the
Mayors Office, at AlcAandra, on the llTm
DAY Of JANUARY: 1865, al II m, II LOT
OF GROUND. with Two Fam E HOUSES
thereon, situated the east side Of Pitt >treet,
between Cameron and Queen sts., fronting Oh
Pitt street SO feet, more or 'ess, and extending
back lG feet to an alley, II feet 10 inches wido.
The houses arenumbered35 and 81, respectively.
TERMS-One-tenth OF the purchase money
in cash the residue in three equal payments, at
six, twelve and eighteen months ; the deferred
payments to be secured by the purchasers
NOES, we'll endorsed, and Il retention Of the title
to the said real estate until tho whole of the pur~
chase money shall have been paid the cash
payments to be forfeited in case the purchaser
fails to comply with the terms of sale. Stamps
and cost Of conveyance to be paid by purchaser.
b. Il SMUOT
s. FERGUSON BEACH,
dec Cts Commissioners OF SaIe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26
re- a Gard to the ladies'

DIX DUPONCO'S
GOLDEH PERIODICAL PILLS,
For FEMALES.
LtfaAcjte III CDrrecting irregularities, Remov.
ing '.1Str"ctioms Of the Monthly Turns,
.... from aOhntcUer cause und a.
UayS successful as
preventive.
ON FILL Is A DOSE.
Females peculiarly situated or those sup
posing themselves So, are Cautioned against
using these pills while in that condition, lest
they invite miscarriage. After this admoui-
ton the proprietor assume, no responsibility,
although their m!dness would prevent any
mischief To health, otherwise the iii are re-.
commended for the alienation OF those suher-
ing from any irregularities whatever Ii. well ~
to prevent an increase of family where health
will not permit it,
ACTING LIKE \ CHARM
quietiug tie nerues uni bringing back the
rosy color of health" to the check OF the
most delicate.
Full and explicit directions accompany each
box
Price 81 per box; six boxes 50. Sold by one
Druggis. in every town, village city, and ham.
lot Throughout the world. Sold by
+: 5. LEADB EATEk y co, Druggist
Sole y gents for AlcXa., Nos. ) Il :, Fairfax )!
Ladies by sending them 81 to the Aloxanjris
tiaIly, by ntnH to any part Of the country, post
age free.
Sold also by Richie x Causten, Grorgetown,
ID. G.: johnson " Co, Fredericksburg Va;
and ia Washington, by T. d Gilmpn, klIwc!i
Il Son, Z. Cnristiuni j. &. C,>sin, ". b. En-
lwisle. and f. V b. Boswell, south Washing
ton; Denas, Barnes Il Co., Wholesale Agents,
New York DR.. ). d HOWE, Prop,
dec 4-ly Ne" York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

The Washington letter writer's assert that
Gen. Grant is not good grammariau, good
speller, or good writer. We would excuse
all these, if he would only not endorse
Stantonl That the mischief! ="
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

The irrepressible Mr.. Henry S. Foote, is out
in along letter to the Tennessee Legislature,
in favor of calling aState Convention. What
is.'there, for the last twenty years, that Mr.,
Foote has not been ont upon7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

DAMAGED. Losses never come siugle-hald-
ed Mr.. J. G. Hurkamp, loses something by
the cutting through of the ''Wenonah" by ice,
on her trip 10 days ago to Baltimore. A good
deal of the Sumac he shipped was injured
We fear bis loss by the recent spontaneous
combustion of Sumac at his Tannery will be
So 500 more than he was insured for We un-
derstand that further examination discloses
heavy losses to R. It. Knox & Bro, in the
Sumac stored. It had taken fire by sponta.
neous combustion, burned probably for week
or more. when the fire died out for want of air.
fredericksburg Herald,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

sold INHAB1TANr. "A correspondent at
Hog Island Light Station, Virginia, informs
us Of the death of Mr.. Jesse Fletcher, on the
10th iassant, at the advanced age of one hun
dred and one years. The deceased was extern
sivey ksewn on the Eastern Shores of Mary
land and Virginia. He was born on theisland
where he always lived, and had not been on
the main lkad for. many years During his
long life he was never sick enough to require
the services Of physician: seldom took dose
of any kind Of medicine, and bis mind contin-
ued vigorous and clear TO the last. Baltimore
Sun. II sss.g 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

The Commercial su premacy of New York
and the tendency of the times to consolidation
and concentration have both been exemplifed
in marked way recently by the movements of
the inter oceanic steamship. lines. The three
steamers which, rot great while ago. lnaugo-
cation between Baltimore and Europe, are now
quietly carrying freight between New York and
Baltimore; while, last week the managers of the
Cunard line decided to run no more of their
steamers to or from Boston .H:1
The Baltimore enterprise died 50 calmly and
Bostonians will hardly give up so easily. The
Cunard line was one OF their pets, and they
will not be likely to surrender it without q
struggle. e. Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

|! GARRoTING OF ROBERT BUFFUM.--A dis
charged soldier, named Robert Bufum, of
Ohio, was robbed on Friday night Of $35, and
a gold medal awarded him by Secretary Stan
ton for gallant services in the army as a scout.
The outrage having beeureported at headquar-
ters yesterday, detective McDevitt arrested as
the offenders two oolored men, named Robert
johnson, alias John Williams, hailing from
Richmond, and Samuel Green, of Cincinnati,
who were committed. From the statements
made, it seems that Bufum came to Washing
ton few days since for the purpose of getting
ia claim through Congress, and put up at the
u. S. Hotel. Friday night he lost his way,
and meeting johnson near Maryland avenue
and Sd street west, requested him to show him
the way back to his hotel-having implicit
faith in the friendship of the colored race
Buffum had not proceeded very far before
j Johnson asked him to treat, and the two re-
paired to a drinking house, where Mr. B. un
cautiously displayed his money. The two then
came as far as d street bridge, when Johnson
gave a peculiar whistle, which brought from
an opposite direction another colored man, and
they passed the canal along to Sd street, into
which they turned and garroted their victim,
as above stated. - Washington Star: ,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

Ehe5 newspapers all over the country, are
amusing themselves with nominating candidate:
for President and Vice President. About fifty
names are mentioned some of them strange
enough il such a conpexion. "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

It is again 3rumorsd that Gen Pope is to be-
removed from, the command Of his military
district, Georgia, Alabama and Florida-and
Gen. Meade appointed in his place. s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

Gen Hancock was not member Of the Mill
tary Commission which tried and condemned
Mr.. Surratt to be hung.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26
Foreign News.

The Fenians are represented as still active.
An attempt was made by them on Monday last
to destroy the Gas Works at Glasgow. On the
previous night, attempts were also made to des-
troy the Gas Works at Warrington, near Liver
pool In both cases these attempts were I'M
successful, owing to the watohfuness Of the
authorities. ato>.a Is y
! A grand banquet was held at the Royal Poly
technic Institution on Saturday night last.
During the progress of. the banquet courtesies
were exchanged through the telegraph cable
between the Duke Of Wellington and President
johnson.
The Ministerial crisis in Italy is over. Gen
eral Menabrea will continue to be Premier, but
is to reorganize bis Cabinet. A bill for the
emancipation of the lsraelites in Austria has
passed the Reichsrath. The people of Formosa
have promised in future to treat sailors kindly
who may chance to be shipwrecked on that
coast, and the Chinese Government has guar
anteed that the promise shall be kept. Ac-
counts received at London from the expedition
to Abyssinia report that it was progressing
favorably. The army was steadily advancing,
had met with no opposition, and the people
were friendly. 80 .@t" Z" o. lt~t.J
! The war with. Paraguay has been brought
to Close the Paraguayan President Lopez
having suddenly yielded every point demanded
10y the BraziIians and their allies. He cedes
the territory of Gran Chaco, the free navigation
ot the Parana river, and consents to exile him
self from South America for the term of two
wears
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

His, said, that, persons are going out to
Russian America, 10 the hope of being elect
ed the first delegate to Congress from the ter
xitry Of Alaska - = and drawing mileage and
pay for the same 81 ~ ;.aHa tja.cs .sag
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

Gen. Schofeld has appointed Brevet Lieut.
Col. George E.. Higbee, Captain Llth U. S.
infantry, superintendent Of registration and:
election, for the city of Richmond, in tho place!
of Lieut.. Paul Il, Hambrick, military commits.
sioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

:NTINCE MEAT--Atmore's Mince Meat, re-
lHl- ceived and for safe by
dec Pow King street. corner St Asaph.
SCOTCH WuISKEY-a genuine lr.icle-for
- sale by FRED. RECkER,
dec 26-2w King street. cor st. Asaph
DINE APPLE GH EESE received and for
L sale by AVERY & DAVIDSON,
dec 226, King e., cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

NANTED-1OO0 cords Of good CHI ESTNU
w OAK BARK, for which we will pay $l2
per cord, delivered at Alexandria on the cars Of
the Orange E. AleEl. or Manassas Gap K. r.. or
ut the Tannery. Merchants or others Wishing
to contract with us for 100 or 200 cords, can do
SD by calling on us aL our store, No. q King
street We have always on hand OAK and
HEM LOCK SOLE LEATHER, UPPER
LEATHER, Of ali kinds, Harness, Bride and
Skirting Leather, which We sell at the lowest
cash prices We Are paying the highest cash
prices for good BEEF HIDES, dry and green
ap9 cnti & &. SMDGT Il SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

The "expansionists" are dilating upon the
ertent of territory in Russian America" now
Alaska. = No body disputes the extent. -
The question is, ID this tS.extension' necessary
or 1xpedieuta - Etlssb e j'2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26
DERFUMERI, FANCY SOAPS, &c.

Lubiu's Genuine !x:racts. Hair Gloves, Hair
Brushes and Combs, Honey, Walnut Oh, Palm,
CASTLE, MarShmeIIow, Glvcerine, BARRIERS,
Military. Transparent, Sand, Soap,Sc., Ivory
Combs, SterIing'S AmbroSia, PomAdc5, ToIlet
Powder, Emaial de Pari', Bloom OF loU,h,
Upharl's Pimple BanisIIY, Cumphor ice, LA.
gan's Magnoli,, Balm, Ok Marrow. Bovine,
white Virgin Wax of Antilles, choice Dentri-
fee, Balm Of Whi'e Water Lilly, Lilly Whit,
Tooth Paste, Indeb.e Ink. Cachou>, Burnett's
Toilet Sots, Hair Dyes Water Color5 in boG"s,
Ninegair de Rouge, Singing Cream, huhin'"
Floumel, Oriental Hair Wash. Phi"comc, Pow
der Puns and Boxes, Ruddcn'> Turkish Bcnut!
fer, Lubns Toilet Powder, &c received and
for sale by HENRY CD0h'
dec 10 80 and 20 King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

The New York Sun argues that. there is
some. sexaggeration in the accounts of ''hard
times land says. that; at the North, and,
especially, in the. city Of New York, though
sufficiently hard they are not as ''hard' as
letters, and newspapers represent them. It,
also. argues that the "worst is now over. -
We hone so:.t i! : ,lAti5 ,.-:s5s-, ",.,s+f' 'H ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

episcopal JURISDICTION. Nov, when
there has been 90 much discussion as to low
church and ritualism in the pan-Anglican
Synod CONFUSING not only England and her
colonies, but reaching even to the Episcopal
churches 10 the First Military District, memory
takes us back to time when the question OF
Episcopal supremacy was most satisfactorily
settled by commodore of the American Navy.
On one occasion the chaplain Of Commodore
Chauncey command in New York announced
that son the next Sunday the Bishop Of the
Diocese would preach to the officers and men,
Hearing this notice, the old Commod ore
arose with an expression Of couutenance in
which were mingled wonder and pride, offended
at such presumption in subordinate. lie
called out il voice OF thunder
Mr. Chaplain, I would have you know
that you have no right to make any such ap-.
pointments; for will let you understand, Sir,
that I am the Bishop of this Diocese You
will preach next Sunday, sir, unless I counter
maud the order. !"-NouoM Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

The WEDDING. Col. Eli S Parker of GenJ
Grants staff was married last night to Miss
Minnie Sackett, very quietly. in the parsonage
of Rev Dr. Hall. The fashionable world was
not aware of the fact, however, and expected
the wedding to take place publicly at the church,
and consequently quite crowd gathered to-day
about the church, and were very 10th to depart,
even after having been Informed that the mar
riage had actually taken place. General Grant
and staff were present A report was current
that the wedding party had gone last night to
New York; such is not the fact, however.
They were yet in the city to-day. Miss Sackett,
so-called, was not the daughter of Gen. Sackett,
but child of the late Amodio, of opera noto-
riety. Her mother was the widow of this opera.
singer, and after his death married Gen. Sack.
EFT. The newly welded pair are the. parties
whose wedding was deferred by the non-appesr-
ance of the bridegroom one day last week.
L1RusIan0ton Star. s.'re ~1j>tYj 1jt}-s u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

Seasoned ASH and OAK WOOD will b. de-
livcred to tbs citizens Of ii cxandra, ut So 80
per cord. Cash orders left at No. s., King ST.,
will receive prompt attention.
dec 2G. GEORGE JOHNSTON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

The Albemarle Ghost re-appeared a, few
nights ago, at Mr.. Moons residence, playing
tricks, opening doors, &c, The houseis guard
ed,c but the "ghost' seems always to deceive
tie sentinels, and glide in and out, at pleasure.
REST, pertarbed spirit, restt'' But, if they
should catch the ghost, what "a time there
.,;Il koEk &H2i ~ a |Gi%iH'' 5'-}I.s, i'.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26
GOLD.
MARRIED..

New YORK, December 2G.-God to day l3i.4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

DEHT AND CHEAPEST
ID FEED FOR COWS,
Fresh Grains every day, until further notice.
At il. PORTNER'S
Alexandria Brewery.
Price ~ cents per bushel dec 26--2W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26

NlCk-N ACkS FOR THE LADIES, AT
~ ANTE BELLUM PRICES.--Morocco
Writing Cases, Card Cases, Scrap Albums, Fin.
ger Brushes, Shell and Rubber Tuck Combs,
Autograph Albums, Beautiful Ornamental
Pins for Head Dress Shell and Rubber Side
Combs, Morocco Bags, Silk and Thread Purses
Silver Wire Port Monnes and many othor ar
ticles not here named
will also say to the ladies that keep an as
Sortnent of the incest NOTE LETTER and
BATH PAPER, ENF FLOP rs, PENS, &c,
such as they use, all Of which can be had ut
very reasonable rates. Cal! GnG see fer your
selves ut the corner Of King "44rd Water stleos
JOHN II. PARKOTT,
Dealer in
dee Blank PO ks paucr 81 ,tiCnnrv r. Music
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26
We hope that whilst the Northern and

The Washington Chronicle declares thatlMr.
Black ofPa., writes Mr. Johnson's Messages.
Mr. Black is an able man, and most cogentand
brilliant writer Mr.. johnson is lucky in
having such a.man to :clothe his opinions in
such well chosen words. We do not know, at
all,Athat the1supposition, Of the Chronicle is,
correct Mr. Livingstone, it is said, wrote the
best Of Gen!gJ ackson's state papers-but An
drew Jackson 8 name was at the end OF them!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26
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n1SSOLUTIuN or cora RTNER~ HIP.

The copartncr hip heretofore existing under
the style and firm Of II. f. ZtMM ERMA y X
CO.. is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
II. i. Zimmerman will continue the business,
and is alone Aulh0ri> ed ~ collect the d@bts due
the firm, and pay al abilities OF the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-26
TIT 90 ID + q i. : a L E .

dec rs Is
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-06-26
Importance of Bulk in Feed.

Although the presence of o sufficient
quantity of nutritive matters in the feed
is naturally the most fundamental matter
for consideration, its bulk is scarcely less
important. The function of digestion re-
quires that the feed shall properly fill the
stomach, and however large the supply
of nutritive matters may be, their effect
is imperfectly brought about if the feed
be too small in bulk; and it actually be-
comes more valuable if, diluted with
woody fibre, or some other inert sub
stance. On the other hand, if feed be
too bulky, the sense of repletion causes
the animal to cease eating long before it
has obtained sufficient supply Of nutri-
tive matter. 1t is most necessary, there.
fore, to study the bulk of the feed, and to
consider how to mix the different sub.
stances in such manner as to adjust the
proportions of nutritive matter to their
bulk. If we examine the nature of the
mixed feeds moss in vogue among feeders,
it viii most generally be found that very
bulky feed is combined with another of
opposite properties. Hence sbrnips, Che
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-06-26
Irish Linens White Goods, Sc.

White Linen DRILLS,
Grass CLGTH,
Linen COATING,
Spanish LINEN, :.s
Fancy Checked LINENS, &C.,
Jackonet EDGTNGS and INSERTIONS,
Swiss EDGINGS and INSERTIONS,
Jackonet aud Swiss BANDS,
Jackonet and Hamburg FLoUNCING,
Jackonet aad Swiss COLLARS and SETS
Hamburg and Dimity BANDS,
Breakfast COLLARS and SETS,
Linen
Infants Embroidered WAISTS, -.
Embroidered HANDKERCHIEFS,
Black and White Bobbin NETS, -. =
White Brussels. Bobbin NETS,
White and Black Cape NETS,
Black and White Silk ILLUSION,
Black and White Silk Dotted NETS,
Imitation LACES,
Blond LACES, ~ 51S 49,
Graohot GaR e
OEocucI @
Saxony
Linen and LACE COLLARS,
Black Applique Lace Wells,
Black Pusher Lace WELLS,
Empire BuglesTrimmed.L LaceVEILS,.
Black Love Wells, -. :
Black Grape Wells,
MOSQUITO NETTING,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-06-26


severe and constant tax on the muscular
system repress mental development and
tend to make life hard and homely and
.nnattrac,ive ?r'rIs this. the kind of life
generally which the American farmer
Ieads9 Is not the American farmer, gen.
erally, a man who has sacrificed a, free
and full mental development, and all his
finer sensibilities and affections, and
generous and genial family and social
life, and the dignities apd tasteful proptle-
ties of we'll appointed home, to the sup
mort Of his muscles? There circumstances
of better life than this among farmers,
and I should not have written this if those
instances had not proved that this ever
lasting devotion to labor is unnecessary.
There are farmers who prosper in their
calling and do not become stolid-whose
homes are the abodes of refinement,
whose watchword is improvement, and
whose aim is to elevate their calling, If
there is a man on the earth whom | hon.
-estyl honor, it is a farmer whoShas bro.
ken Il away from slavery to labor, and
applied his mind to his soil.
"Mind must be the emancipator OF the
farmer. Science, intelligence, machinery
these muss lberate the bondman OF t
the soil from his long slavery. When
look back and see what has been done for
farming within my brief memory, am
fullof hopefor the future. The plough,
under the hand of science, has become a
new instrument. The horse now hoes
the corn, mows the grass, ralSes the hay
reaps, threshes, and winnows the wheat
and every year adds new machinery to
the farmers stock, to supersede the clum'
sy implements which once bound him te
his hard and never ending toll. When 8
farmer begins to use machinery and t
study the, processes of other men, and
to apply his mind to farming so far as he
can make it take the place of muscle
then he illuminates his calling with q new
light, and lifts himself into the dignity o
man."