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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

DEATH OF a DISTINGUISHED VIRurNIAN.--
We are sure many of our readers will feel that
they have lost very dear personal friend when
We announce to them the death Of this dis
tinguished gentleman. 1t is, alas, too true
Judge Joe. Ballaoin Is dead! He died i'll San
Francisco, September 80, 1864: after few
days illness Of lock jaw, produced by a slight
surgical operation from which no danger was
apprehended Under the influence of oplatcs,
feet Inconsistencies, and departed for the
better land without apparent sutferiog--a sweet
smile settling upon his face as it composed it.
self in the rigid embrace OF death. Judge B.
was en- able lawyer and an accomplished writer
He was the author Of 6 Flush Times in Al
ALBANIA, and other works -iStautton Tuug.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

VIRGINIA LEGIsLATURE.-In the Senate,
on Monday, Mr.. Trout, from the Committee
for Courts of Justice, reported, with an amend
ment, House bill to amend sections and 4 OF
chapter l2l, and section of chapter 1863 OF
the Code of 1860, in regard to the acknowledge
mcnt Of deeds by married women, &c, which
was passed. Several private bills we're passed,
and others reported.
In the House of Delegates the report pre-
sented by DR.. Graham from the Committee of
Roads and Internal Navigation, in favor of
providing for the election Of Commissioners of
the Board Of Public Works, was considered.
The main question is, whether the constitution
al provision on the subject is mandatory or
merely permissive it was referred to the Com
mitteo Tor Courts Of Justice for report.
The Finance Committee were discharged
from the further consideration of resolution
making the State sole insurer for all property
insured within its limits, they deeming it mex
pedieDt.
The same committee reported that they
deemed it inexpedient to legslate on the petit
ton of certain citizens Of Alexandria to make
the Banks Of that city repositories for public
funds
Mr.. Lewis, Of Fairfax, introduced bill to
Incorporate the Accotink Greek Navigation
Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

azas- MR.. FREDERICK PAFF, manufacturer Of
a master workman My son, whose right leg
has been shortened some two inches, from loss
of bone, in consequence of Il gun.shot wound in
the thigh, has mad pair of shoes made by Mr..
Paff, one of which is raised in such manner as to
enable him to walk with almost perfect ease |
called, previously, on several manufacturers,
but Mr.. Patf was the only one who seemed will
ling to undertake the JOB, and he has done it to
perfection. H. W. w.
>n1nn nnor DUN frins Inn LII
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

STAY LAw.-Let the decision Of this ques-
ton be what it may, our advice to all is to
make the best arrangement they can Tor the
speedy discharge of their pecuniary obligations.
This is required by every consideration of duty
and interest, and the longer such matters are
delayed beyond reason and necessity, the worse
it will be for all the parties concerned. AL
Stay Laws must have an end, whether conStl'
tutional or OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES tie
publican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

A DEAR LUxURy;-The Lynchburg Virgin
ian, of Friday, says: "Threc gentlemen OF the
city, during the Christmas festivities, deter
mined to send to Norfolk for some oysters.
They ordered six barrels in the shell, which
were brought by the Southern Express Com
pany: Judge OF their surprise when the
freight bill OF; the Express Company was pre-
seated to them amounting TO 81 so per barrel,
or s21 Tor the six-each man paying 50 for his
two barrels 1t is supposed that each barrel
would yield about two and half gallons nett,
50 that the freight charge alone which they
had to pay was 81 50 per gallon Added TO
this, they were charged Sc per barrel in Nor
folk, which made the entire amount of the bill
$685. and this for fifteen gallons of oysters,
which is over 81 per gallon"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

The New York Times has long editorial
article TO the effect that the men, Including
most of the House Judiciary Committee, who
are bent upon impeaching the President will
drag after them those who have and are now
hesitating as to the terrific experiment in par
tisanship and demagogism. And yet, who, by
his course, has done more TO encourage those
engaged in this measure TO persist in their
radical ard destructive course, that Mr. Ray
mond, the principal editor Of the New York
Times?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

Without an exception, that we have seen,
the newspapers in Virginia favor postpone
mcnt Of the usual Spring elections, until the
Fall The people, it is argued, want no polit'
ical excitement and desire not to be engaged,
at present. in election contests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

Suddenly, in this city, on the 18th instant,
Mrs. MILDRED NJ. KING, reict OF Benja-
min King in the cd year of hcragc. Ja5'"Her
funeral will take place from her late residence,
No so, Duke street, on tomorrow, (IhurSdAy(
at O clock D. m. The friends and ncquantanceS
of the family arc respectfully invited to attend,
without further notice
baltimore papers please copy.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

Like the Jacobins of France, the ultra lead
ers excaim against everything that is attemp-
ed to stay their destructive course, as count er-
revolutionary. . They admit, therefore, tn at
they are endeavoring to bring about a revolu-
ton In the substance if not the form, of o,lr
government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16
n ? 0 L T y Z r

ID P 0 r 7 \ Err
IL. Is now prepared to furnish the public with
ALE, LAGER, AND WEISS BEER,
in bottles put up expressly for family use
Price 81 per dozen, or 81 per box Of 81 bottles ;
empty bottles to bereturned, Delivered to any
part of the city.
Orders left at the Brewery, or at T. Rockers
store, corner of King and st. Asaph streets, Will
be promptly attended TO-.
Also, Ale and Lager Beer in kegs, half and
whole barrels. jan l6-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

Gov. Swami was nominated by the Conserva-
tives in the Maryland Legislature for United
States Senator by acclamation As the East.
ern Shore law must be repealed before Mr..
SWAIN S election, the vote for Senator yester-
day was scattered in order to postpone the
result, but his election will be cousummated
IN a day or two. Robert Fowler was uuani-
mously nominated for State treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

Yesterday the Fftieth annual meeting Of the
American Colonization Society Was held in
Washington, Mir. j. B. H. Latro5e, president,
in the chair. Delegates wcre present from the
Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New
jersey, Pennsylvania ard Maryland State or
CARNATIONS. The day was spent in arranging
business for the meeting, and also in prepar
ing for the anniversary nesting at night,
which was held at Trinity Church, aud which
was addressed by Bishop Clarke, Of Rhode
Island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

The Richmond Times says: " We can never
forget that member of the Virginia Conven-
ton. who most bitterly opposed secession, was
the earliest and certainly one Of the most heroic
victims of our bloody var. We alludc to poor
Mari, who, ere the curtain was fairly lifted
upon the first scene Of the terrible drama of
civil strife, sealed his devotion to his State with
his blood -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

Simon Cameron was yesterday elected Z. 81
Senator from Pennsylvania. The Conserva-
tives voted for Dir. Cowan, the present Sena-
tor. Roscoe Conkling was yesterday elected
D. S. Senator from New York. Mr. Cameron
made speech at Harrisburg, yesterday, in
which he denounced President johnson and
advocated the constitutional amendment, and
" Impartial suffrage He is Radical enough
for ANYBODY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

NTOTICE.-Th trustee and estate accounts Of
IN J. G.. Gunnell arc still in my hands for set
Element. All persons having claims against the
estate must present them to mo before the 10Th
day of April next. NJ. DU!AN BALL,
Comm'r in CLANCY, Circuit CT. Fairfax CO.
inn lH-laM4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

The National Intelligencer says that no
man Wio loves his country can read the extr; :
ordinary doctrines avowed in the couse of the
discussion in the House of Representatives on
the bill for the admission Of Nebraska into the
Union, without feeling that constitutional lib
erty IS endangered by the ilI-considered notions
OF those who pretecd to be the champions of
liberty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

BEEN IN THE SERVICE editor Of the
Pine Bluff (Arkansas) Vjndcator, who was
arrested and imprisoned on suspicion Of being
ton 5 chains, seen the inside of gloomy dun
geons, and had our flesh tasted by fastidious
rats, just because sombody thong hit we were
John e. Surratt'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16
ALEXANDRIA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1e.

There are doubtless, many intelligent men
at the North, who seeing what. has been done
or attempted to be done, in violation Of civil
liberty since the war, by the leaders of the
dominant faction, regret that they ever counte-
naDced the, monstrous aggressions upon the
rights Of private individuals perpe;rated by
those in power, and many Of their satellites
and understrappers, during the war. They now
know how advantage has been taken of public
feeling at the North, not only to excuse or
palliats the outrages of many OF the military
and civil agents Of the government, but how
ready these same panders to power are, to con-
tinue the system Of oppression and wrong
doing. To those who have observed the course
ofsome of these people, it is evident, that,
even at this day, they acould, if they could
have their spies and detectives, arrest and i'm
prison citizens, take their property, coniscate
their dwellings, deprive them of their occupa-
tiops, and send off old men, women, and child
rem, into poverty and exile! Had the Con-
seryative Union men, at the North, during the
war, taken bold stand in defence Of constitu-
tional liberty, and the supremacy Of civil laws,
in every case North and South, they would
not only not have injured the Union but they
would have strengthened it erery rhere. So
far, from giving aid and comfort to the South,
in that respect, they would have weakened the
cause Of the South in some degree But,
afraid Of the clamor of parizans, they too Of
ten failed in their duty to themselves in this
particular. They submitted, tamely, in many
Instances, Or in silence, to being the witnesses of
prosecutions, crueltes, injustice, and the sub
version of constitutional guarantees rather
than denouncc those who were committing
these acts, protesting to be engaged in sup
pressing the rebellion when they we're in
fact, lining their pockets with gold, sponging
upon the Treasury drawing their pay and
provant," and in various instances, robbing,
cheating, aud defrauding the government they
pretended to be engaged in uphodipg At
one time, Northern Conservatives could have
stopped all this by decision and frnuess At
ter a while, the ultraists obtained the upper
hand, and then had their own way This is o
lesson TO Northern constitutional Union men,
which they ought never to forget.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

MIR. Stevens made one of bis characteristic
speeches yesterday, in the House Of Reprcsen-
tativcs, On the Nebraska bill He informed
the Housc that everything was a republic
which we choose TO call BY that name. He
declared that Rome was republic under Nero
and Trajan. He furthermore stated that
Pennsylvania had not really a republican, form
of government He expressed the hope '!that
this Congress would take the matter in hand
fathers, and declared that if they occupied the
seats now filed by himself and associates they
would complete their work Of rearing this tenn
pie Of universal liberty, ard make good the
labor they had left unfinished They had laid
the foundation. Were we, he asked. their
worthy DEFENDANTS? And he went on to say
that he had denounced this Government as
despotism ten years ago, and so it was, for
twenty millions held four in bondage!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16
\ CHARGE TO A JURY.-An Indiana Justice

\ CHARGE TO A JURY-An Indiana justice
recently summed up case in novel and
sprightly style, which astonished his entire
auditory. He said Gentlemen OF the jury,
in this case the counsel On both sides are un-
ineligible, the witnesses on both sides are
incredible, and the plaintiff and defendant are
both such bad characters, that to ne it is in
different which way YOU give your verdict. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16
Gold.
DIED.

New YORK, Jan l6.-GoIl to day, 1888
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

WAS TAKEN UP ON THE PREMISES
w Of the subscriber, about the Isl Of Deem
Der. small red, no-horned COW. The owner
is requested to prove property, pay expenses, and
take her away. 49, ,
ian 16-3t7 RObEkL +. kObERlo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

General Early's book is said to be pungent
enough, in many passages. His spirit is not
subdued-- even in exile;-not that he wants apv
more fighting, or would engage in another war.
He knows that is impossible! But he does not
seek to curry favor with those he formerly
opposed, and tells them plainly what he thought
Of them then, and what he thinks of them now.
The carrying of the mails between Norfolk,
Philadelphia and New York, by the Annames-
six route, has been authorized by the Post
master General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-16

EGGS.-l, coo doz fresh Eggs, received .4:!
IL day and for sale by
2O-tf T. c. SWAl y +.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-16
CuBA.

Cuba and Porto Rico Sold to Uncle Sam
for One Hundred and Fifty Millions IN
GoId-What Is Thought of the Bargain
I'm CubR-A Speculation on the Strength
of IT,
HAVANA, Dec. 12, via Lake City, Dec. lave
have further and authentic news from Madrid in
relation to the sale OF the Spanish West Indian
nossessions. 1t conveys the important informa-
lion that the Spanish Government had made a
form, al offer to the American Minister at Madrd
Hon John p. Hale, to sell the islands OF Cuba
and p, prto Rico TO the United States for one
b1ndre,d and hfty millions of dollars in gold.
The Ne, rms OF sale are as follOWs:-FIty million
dollars ia gold are TO be paid down in cash on
the sienipe of the treaty aud the formal delivery
o1 the island 10 the authorities OF the United
States. second dfty million dollars N gold 70
he naid one year thereafter. The third install
mept of 6fty millions in gold to be paid at the
end OF six years.
tho enhancement, end great excitement pre-
vails az The extngiisbment of slavery hels
viii be one of the consequences of the sale.
:, uas " bon,,d By some that Spain would abolish
the institution in time to save her national
pride,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-16
THE WEST INDIES.

Royal Danish Proclamation at 81.
ThOmRs-Change OF Nationality of tho
Inh nhRblt1nts-SuppIy of BreadatuHs-
Earthquake Shocks at Antigua,
HAVANA Dec. 14,-Late files from st. Thomas,
dated on the I'd inst. bring the text OF the royal
Danish proclamation transferring the island to
the United States by right of purchase. The
document appears in the ST. Thomas Times OF
the 30th of November.
II comedies to the inhabitants of 81, Thomas,
according to circumstances and residence, a
period of two years to effect complete change
of nationality under the new regime. at st.
Thomas, on the I'd instant flour was plenty,
and rating at $ll'50 barrel for sorted. Ad-
vices from Antigua Of the 25th of November
state that the island had been visited by several
shocks Of earthquake-one occurring on the
18th and another on the 22d Of the month. Rain
had fallen during tortnight, with strong
southwest wind.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-16
IFS. IPSTEIN G HAINES, 49,.
NOS. I1s AND 1ls& NORTH NINTH ST,


ABOVE AROH,
Open on Monday, from Cash Auction sales, at panic
prices:-
case best American Calicoes, 10 to l21Sc.
case best yard-wlde Bleached Muslin I21<c.
2bales best va, divide Unbleached Muslin, l21Sc
Lot Cotton and Wool Flsnnels, ls'< to slc.
Lot Allwool Flannels, 25 70 65c.
cases Canton Flanr ell, IL, l6. 1s to Bc.
100 dozen ALI Linen Napkins rs cents a dozen.
2 cases Whttlnsvilie Muslin, I2%c, cid price.
Lot new style Delaine, Ice
Lot OF Ladies' Vests great bargains.
Lot OF Gents Shirts and Drawers, 90 to csc.
Lot OF Dress Co ds reduced from 80 to 25o, cheap
Lot OF sbawls, from bAnkrupt sale, at old prices
from 80 cents to $780,
Lot Of l2-4l lCounte panes, s4TB. worth IS.
Lot l2-4 Atwood Blankets, low.
Lot of Cassimeres, b0c. TO ais.
Paper MuslIns Cambrics, Rkd Drilling, 12J6c.
Lot of double-wdth Al.woOl Plaid Poplins, ,6s CENTS
cost 81 25 to import.
All we ask is one call
EPSTEIN q HAINE5.
Nos. ll3 and 1133S N. NINTH ST., above Arch
Price & Woods Old Cheap Stand.
p. R-lO pieces hest WATERPROOF eI'l5
dozen best KID Gloves, el 10 - - -
II Ia smthsmtutt EPSTEIN q HAINES'
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-16
PORTO RICO
Damage by the Earthquakes Slight
AeIivItY In RepaIring q the LOsaea

Havana, Dec. l4.-From Mayaguez we have
dates to the 4th inst. The news confirms the
previous account of an earthquake on November
ls. The shocks were very violent IN the first
instance. No considerable damage was done,
except to some sugar houses The alarm of the
people was, however, terrible. The sugar crop
is good, but will be slow in reaching market.
Great activity is displayed in repairing the
damage done to the estates by the rains, the
hurricane, and the earthquake.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-16
HAYTI.
Brutal Murder OF General MOntes-sup-
posed COmpIIcity OF SaInave.

HAVANA, Dec. II, VIA Lake City, Dec. T.
General Leon Montes was killed by the iailor
put over him by President Salnave. He was
frst poisoned, and then despatched by blow
on the head from a bar. A brother Of Monies,
confined in the same dungeon with the General
at Cape Hayten, was compelled to passively
witness the scene OF horror. Many families
have emigrated to Jamaica, horihed at the
dolngs now going on in Hayu.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-16
VIRGIN ISLES.
ExaRReratIOn of the First Accounts Re-
lnting 10 tho ERrthquake.

HAVANA, Dec. l4...By the steamer Barcelona,
IRON ST. Johns, p. r. have the news that the
first account of the damage done at St. Bar
thoiomew's oy the volcanic eruption and at ST..
Martins by the great tidal wave that accompa-
nieo the earthquske was exaggerated, owing to
the panic that seized the inhabitants after the
movements of the earthquake had been felt.
The sea rushed towards the islands, covering
parts OF the coast, the same as it had done al
TortOla.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-16
MEXICO.
Romero to be MinIStsr for Foreign Az
fatrs-Hls Reputation Made In Mexico
Tho San Luis Election

HAVANA, Dec. IL, via Key West, Dec. IA
The steamer Fab Kee has arrived here from
Vera Cruz with news from that port to the Atm
instant. 1t was Tumored that government had
ordered the republication of all the treaties
made by European nations with governments
pretending to represent Mexico.
ExMIuister Romero is considered now an
arch. d plomat and it is said that he will sue
coed Lerdo de Tejada in the Ministry for f oreigu
Adars The change has been suggested by the
mutual interests which Mexico has under pre-
sent complications with her sister republics of
the southern part of our continent. Consider.
able scandal has been given by the accounts
Published of the means to which Don Juan
Bustamente resorted in order TO secure his cleo
tion as Governor o. San Luis Potosi. Toe dill.
gences had been robbed by soldiers at
Patzcuaro,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-16

The acquisitions made by the United States
from Russia and Denmark, that OF Louistana
from France, and Florida from Spain herself
are now referred to as precedents that leave the
.-.!anal honQr of Spain in this bargain unas-
.
sailable.
ine snarp scent of Yankee speculation is
instanced by the fact that on American COM
pany has already, on the strength Of the above
reports, purchased Guajaba leland, near Nue.
vitas. They intend to colonize it, aud are about
to put thirty thousand acres OF it under cult
Vation. Thus the last hopes of slave traders
arc gone.
RsductiOn OF the Police Force Captain
MCMAHON, OF the Iron. clad Tetuam-
cholera Reports for Spain DiscOn-
Nnued,
KEY WEST Dec. IL, via Lake City, Dec. 19.-
The Havana police force has been reduced one
third, for the sake of economy. There are
rumors here that the commander of the Tetuan,
Captain James Mcmahon, will resign his COM
mand. The cholera reports furnished to the
Spanish Government by telegraph have been
discontinued for some days past. senor Aranu-
tave, the inspector of telegraphs in Cuba, has
quite recovered from his late severe Illness
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-16
LATE NEWS BY THE GULF GABLE.
IMPORTANT FROM CUBA, MEXICO,
AND THE VEST INDIES.
FRENCH ANTILLES.
Con hagratiOn ON the Island OF Guade-
lOuDa.

HAVANA, Dec. IL, via Lake City, Dec. 13. The
captain OF vessel that arrived at Kingston,
Jamaica, from the Island of Martinique, reports
having seen Conhagration on the Island OF
Guadeloupe, and 1T seemed as If the town of
BasseteIre was on fire,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-16
212 NORTH EIGHTH ST. 212
LIE MAIsTRE & ROSS

Have lust opened large aud choice lot Of GOODS
suitable FOR THE HOLIDAYS, such as
HANDK KERCHIEFS for Ladies', Gents, and Chil
dren's wear, compr sing Plain Linen Hemmed
Hemstitched, Embroidered. Co9red Bordered
Tucked etc, much below regular rates.
REAL LACE HDRFS. from s225 up.
IMITATION 81 cents up.
LACE COLLARS from 30 cents up
LACE TIDIEB Rt a bargain.
LACE CURTAINS FROM AUCTION, tSOO ana
t4OO per pAtT, Also CURTAIN LACE, very cheap.
1000 yards HAMBURG EDGINaS AND INSERT
IHGB, OF elegant pRttornA Hslm
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-01-10
Notice to Teachers.

THE Board of School Examiners of Wyan-
Il dot county, Ohio, from and after the LIST
day of September, 1866, will hold meetings for
the examination of teachers, under the "Act to
provide for the reorganization supervision and
maintainance of Common Schools" and the
amendments thereby. passed March a. 1864,
as follows: In Upper Sandusky. lnsaid Wyan-
dot county, on the 1st and Sd Saturdays in the
months of April, May, June. September. Oc-
tober and November and the first Saturday e
of all the other months.
No certificate will be granted except at a
regular meeting, nor will any be granted ex-
cept the applicant appears in person and SUBJ
mits to an examination.
Under the amended school law, "Each
applicant for a certificate. shall pay the Board
OF Examiners. fee of fifty cents as condi-
tion of examination.
DETERMINATIONS to commence at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ, at the Court House in said town.
BY order of the Board of Examiners.
HENRY AADDUX, Clerk.
SsAuaxy 3, l6S6-ly.