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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-10

THE IMPEACHMENT "FIAsco. The pre-
position introduced in Congress to lmpeach
President Johnson meets with very little favor
EXCEPT among few radical politicians. The
New York Commercial (rep. strongly opposes
the measure while the Kew York Post, (a>o
republican in plea to Congress, Is really
fearful that the democratic party may be mace
successful by the folly OF The republicans" IN
Congress.
TIE Cincinnati Commercial (rep.l says 800
I'VE protest against the present Congress con
sunlug the hriet remainder OF rs 'ciin over i
partisan souabblc to GUST The President, anu
put radical in the Executive chair
Mr. Morrill, introduced bill in the Scna-
:ta, yesterday, providing that the real and per
sonal property of any female who may, here
after marry, and which she shall own at the
time Of marriage, and the rents, Issues ana
profits thereof, shall not be subject to the u's-
nosal of the husband, nor liable 10 his debts,
but shall continue her sole and separate prop
erty as il she we've 4 single female.
COMMUNICATED.
| send you an extract OF L recent letter from
AltbaDla, As showing, the condition OF things
in that State Can the members OF Congress
be acting knowingly Of the true position OF the
cotton planters, and the CO lorcd race IN the
South? If they perscyere in their present
course, the Northern manufacturers must soon
look to Liverpool for their supplies, OF shut
up shop l.
IF Congress succeeds in destroying the
South, they will ultimately destroy their own
people They cannot hurt US much more than
we are already; and we can afford to wait pa
tiently.
This season instead Of being happy season
has become the most trying time OF the year on
a plantation. These are, indeed, uncertain
times. Weretire to rest at night, and on us
ing in the morning, never know if we are to
have servant to get our breakfast. l. have
as yet made no contracts with the servants tor
another year. Our best land will deterlorate
every year. particularly our low lands and
sloughs. With the freedmen we are not able
to keep our bitches up aud open. They are
very fearful these times OF "gettlng their feet
wet" Our best land is fast going back to It's
original swamps You can hardly ride on horse
back where you have seen cotton picked III
winter.
| have faith ia cotton improving in price,
notwithstanding the fall in gold, for nothing
changes my estimate Of l3O, 900 bales a. the
crop Of 1866. We are TOO poor to buy goods,
and We live Us economical as we cid IN Wal
times. After paying last years hires, i am
without any money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-10
E U r 0 P E
LATEST BY ATLANTIC. CABLE.

The Journal des Havre says: lac Monde
believes that in spite of his first Minister,
Victor Enanucl has signed treaty Of alliance,
offensive and defensive. with The EMPEROR Of
the French.
The Opinion Rationale says that its cores
pondent reports that Pope Plus *. has given
the assurance that he will not quit the Holy
See.
The bark Harriet Green, from Swansea,
bound to the Baltic has been sunk at sea, and
only one person out of her crew was saved
The Austrian Government has extended an
amnesty to the press throughout the Empire:
for all past offences.
The London Times has another editorial
on the question Of the claims of the Z. S.
for the depredations of the Alabama. 1t ex-
presses the hope that the attempt to settle the
matter By arbitration will be successful.
The cotton market is fat and prices declining.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-10

1t doesn't seem as if the Congressional FIX
curson" has modified Or modified, the Ex
cursionists, to any pcrceptiblc degree Upon
their return they appear to have ''goae in
upon Us, just as they did before. They found
that Senator Wade, was more liked at the
North, than ever, for having told the Southern
people, they had nothing to hope or, from the
magnanimity Of Congress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-10

the Richmond Times says :-"|lr. John &.
Baldwin, one Of the commissioners authorized
By the Legislature at lis last session 10 grant,
On certain conditions. the charter al the Coving-
ton ana Ohio Eailraod, has re:-ived a letter
from the New York capitalists, WHO have been
negotiating for the charter, Stating liza! they
have now every prospect Of bcins very soon
able to comply with all the conii'n' and take
the charter and the road. 'fiicE have nude
arrangements for getting tha necessary funds
10 begin and complete the work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-10

We have received tho January uumbcr Of
The Farmer, published in Richmond, ny };'ii-
oft & Shields, which contains articles On ag
riculture OF much interest to farmers and plant
ers; also: the Southern Boys aud Girls
Monthly, edited by Rev. E. Thompson Baird
and Prof. VIM. Logan Baird, published in
Richmond, and devoted to the Intellectual aud
mora! culture Of the rising generation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-10

The handsome cane prepared by the ladies Of
the Catholic congregation of Norfolk week or
two ago, for Mr.. Jefferson Davis, the State
prisoner at Old Point was presented to that
gentleman on Monday, by Mr.. Jno 0. Carnage,
OF Norfolk. The Day Book says Mr.. Davis &C,
cepted the beautiful gift in brief, eloquent and
feeling rejoiDder, in which he alluded to the
kindness of the people Of the South to him dur
ing his prison lite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-10

Among the long sanding revolutionary Claims
which will probably come again to the notice OF
Congress, during the present session, is that Of
the heirs of COL William Grayson. The name
is unfamiliar now, but ninety years ago it was
pillar Of strength to the American cause A
writer in the National InteIIigencer gives the
following "Reminiscences, which will be entirely
new to many readers:
The late John Taliafe rro related to me an
Monroe and Colonel Grayson, that may be
repeated. They were both in the Continental
Congress, and during the exciting period which
has BEEN adverted to, he accompanied the
former on horse back to New York. Late in
the afternoon while on their journey, they
arrived at Biadcnsburg, where they were met
by the latter. The patriot statesmen and
colonies Of the revolution embraced each other
affectionately, being the best Of friends, and
distantly related, and Immediately entered into
conversation upon national affairs. Colonel
Grayson was one Of the most fascinating g4n
tlcmen in conversation ct the time in which he
lived, ard Mr.. Monroe a courteous and attcn-
tive listener. As long as he could hold his
eyes open, young Ta?iaferro did not let word
escape his ears, and at late hour he left them
tete,a-tete and piied-a pied before cheerful
wood fire. At six the next morning he de-
sccndcd the stairs and found them in the pre-
else condition in which he left them, mere
chump of the fuel remaining unconsumcd. In
those days patriot hearts knew how 10 feel and
patriot brains to work That nights sitting
may have had happy influence in shaping a
nation destines. -
1t may be added that Colonel Grayson was a
colleague Of Mr Monroe in the Continental
Congress and i'll the Virginia convention =
When the constitution was ratified by the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-10

y DEDUCTION IN PRICES!
AS the season is far advanced for the suIe Of
Dress Goods, we will offer grca: inducements TO
our friends.
Our stock Of DRESS GOODS embraces al
most every desirable style and color, among
which are something entirely new in French
i!cpps. Our French Mcrinocs are held at prices
rs low, if not lower, than they were before the
war. We have just received largc accession
to our stock Of
VIRGINIA CASSIMERES,
which will be sold at such prices rs we feel sure
will give satisfaction
dec 2l- WITMER & SLAYMAKER
GOODS FOR THE SEASON.
VI JUST RECEIVED AT
NO. 50, KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA.
We offer for sale, at the lowest cash prices,
an excellent assortment of
Sausage and Mince Meat Cutters.
Skates, SIeighs and Pocket Cutlery,
Rodgers Ivory handled Table Cutlery.
Rodgers Plated Albalta Forks,
Rodgers Scissors and Shears.
Also Double and Single Gums, Pistols, Per
cussion Caps, Pouche Flssks, &c, q great
bargain; Anything in our line cheap for cash
Call and see.
de 20.2wl JOHN T, CREIGHTON s. SON.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-10-18

trance, and asking each other eagerly.
"What is the matterg FOR Gods sake tell
US what is the trouble"
The cause of this cutlery may be imagiu.
cd. The bride had awakened about mid
night, and putting her arm over her hus-
band, it fell on the lndianian's face, and
the soft, warm touch aroused him at once.
He did not understand it exactly, though
he did not dislike it, and in n momcnt Mrs.
Il. said, "My dearest husband, where have
you been all this while?'
Husband y echoed tn, merchant, be-
ginning to sec, like Lord Tpsel, that he
had male small mistake here; .'I'm no.
body's husband; l reckon, my dear madam,
you are in the wrong bed"
In the wrong bed-horror Of horrors
thought the young bride. What would her
young lord-what would the curious world
say? And Mrs. II. screamed terribly and
sprang from the couch just as her compan-
ion done the same. He was fully as much
alarmed as she, and entreatcd her to give
time aud he would leave the apartment, al
though it was tie orc lie had Engaged
he'd make oath to that
Scream, scream, scream, was her only
reply to his kindly propositions.
"My God, m1dlm, don't yell go. You
viii wake the house. BE reasonable;
swear it's only mistake. Have some
thought of the consequences; don't want
to hurt you; [ swear don't. You will get
me shot, and yourself-
Just at this juncture, the crowd outside
presented itself at the door and beheld
Mrs. X. covering in one corner exercising
her lungs maguifcently, with sheet wrap
ped over her form and head, and the In
dianian in the middle of the room envelop-
ed in a coverlct, and circulating, 'My God,
madam, don't ~
The junior proprietor, DIR. Cahill, saw
there must be some mistake, and requested
the others to retire, called the merchant,
went out into another room, and there learn
cd the whole story. The Doctor then sent
one of the ladies to Mrs. r., aud the entire
affair was explained greatly to her relief,
though she was overwhelmed with confu-
sion at circumstance that might have ru-
ined her reputation forever.
Under the escort of the Doctor, she was
conveyed to the Spencer" where the hus-
band was found pacing the corridors with
frantic mien and half crazed with grief at
the mysterious Disappearance of his wife,
whom he believed had been spirited away
by william, or murdered for her jewels in
this ''infcrnal city" where, as he express
ed himself, they would kill man for
dollar.
Assoon as he beheld his spouse he caught
her to his bosom and wept like child. lie
was melted with happiness at her discove-
nv, and told her that he had ss,rchoI that
city for Intelligence of her whereabouts.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-10-18
THE LINCOLN SCANDAL.

The facts are Just these Judge Davis,
Lincoln's administrator, reported that the
estate was worth $4,000. Congress gave
Mrs. Lincoln the Presidents uuexpired
years salary, and also gave her s25, ZOO be-
sides, the same as was allowed the late Mrs
General Harrison. Congressman, Went
worth pressed Mrs. LincolD's claim for
500, 900, but Congress did not think such
a gift justifiable. There are other facts that
should see the light, aud perhaps would ex-
plain Mrs. Lincoln's present sfrdiyhtened
circumstances. Among such facts is this.
that bill for some $4,000 for iewelry
purchased by Mrs. Lincoln was presented
To Congress and disallowed, and the secrets
OF that committee could divulge most re-
markIble items that, through Mrs Lincoln.
were presented for payment. We hope
these things will all be made public, and
that 1t also may be known what the forty
huge boxes sent TO Chicago from the White
House, after the death Of Mr. Lincoln, con.
tanned. Let the country know the fact that
1t required an appropriation Of 800, 900 to
make good the spoliation at the White
House, and let il be proved who had the
benefit of such plundering g Cierciaad Her.
New York dispatch 10 Pitt5burg Commercial.
NEW YORK; October Mrs. Lincoln
still remains here, and insists on the sale
Of her personal effects at auction. ProD,i-
Hcnt members ofhe LHion Leqgue yisited
her Inst night, and Altered 10 yGise larqe
sum If money for her support proej,led she
,cjW recdnt and take her cLgiIcs hack ~ her
house. This ofer he refused IL NE mas,
HRgraoious manner, anil said she ,ras bent
upon PUHiJ,iHg certain prominent J,oliH-
ciaHs, among whom are Weed, Greeley,
Raymond, Seward, and johnson.
From the New York Sun.
The latest report about Mrs. Lin coin
and her wardrobe is that tie auctioneer
here has received Instructions not TO offer
the goods for sale at auction, parties hav-
ing eome together and made up a purse e.
quivalent to their value which will be pre-
scented TO the lady next week, together with
the goods, if she should so desire. give
the report as it comes to me, without voach-
ing for is correctness.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-10-18
A BRIDE IN THE WRONG BED.


We have the Cincinnati Enquirer as
voucher for the following:
A newly married pair put up at the Spen-
Ger Housc-they went out shoppinp-re-
turned-bride had left some things-sbe
quietly slipped out-mistook Main for
Broadway-got into the Madison instead
Of the Spcncer-it looked little strange
asked boy il she was in the Spencer-boy
said yes, not fully understanding her-she
told him TO lead her to 45-she partly dis
robed and got into bed expecting husband
momentarily-fell asleep-thc occupant Of
y Madison, an Indiana merchant, return
ed from the theatre little tight-quietly
went to the room--to bcd--to sleep. The
account proceeds:
How long the two rcposed there side by
side, with only a foot space between them.
unconscious Of each others presence, is not
known exactly, but probably about an hour.
when tremendous noise was heard in the
apartment, from which female screams Is
sued wildly, piercingly aud ceaselcssly.
The hotel was in an uproar proprietors.
clerks, walters, porters aud guests; dressed
and half-drcssed, were at the door Of forty-
eight IN few minutes, blocking upthe en-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-10-18
POLITICAL.
NJ o I Ii ER'S We.
ny q. ID PRENTICE.

The trembling dew drops fall
Upon the shutting flowers, like souls at rest ;
The stars shine gloriously, and all
Save me are blest.
Mother, love thy grave
The violet with the blossoms blue and wild,
Waves DER thy head. When Will it wave
Above thy child?
lis a sweet flower, yet must
Its bright leaves To the morning tempest bow
Dear mother, It's thine en,biem--dust
Is on thy brow.
And could love to die
TO leave untasied life dark, bitter streams,
by thee, as FIRST in childhood, lie
And share thy dreams.
And must lingcr here,
To stain the plumagc Of my sinlcss years,
And mourn the hopes Of childhood dear,
With bitter tears.
Aye, must linger here,
\ lonely branch upon a wthcrcd tree,
Whose last fraiI leaf, untimely sere,
Went down with thee.
OFT from life's withered bower,
In still communion with the past turn
And muse on thee, the only flower
in mcmory's urn.
And when the evening pale
Bows like IA mourner on the dim blue wave,
| stray TO hear the night wind S wall
Around thy grave.
Where is thy spiri: flown?
gaze above-thy look is magcd there
listen, aud thy gentle tone
Is On the air.
oh, come while here ] press
My brow upon thy grave, and in those mild
Aud thrilling tones of tenderness
Bless, bless thy child
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-10-18

EREoas.--The little that I have seen OF the
world, and known ofthe history of mankind,
teaches me to look upon their errors in sorrow,
not in anger. When take the history % one
poor heart that has sinned and suffered, and rep
resent To myself the struggles and temptations it
passed through; the brief pusation OF JOY the
fevcr;sh inquietudes of hope and fear the OF
regret the fceblcness of purpose the scorn of he
world that has little charity; the dcSolation of
the souls sanctuary and threatening voices with
in health gone happiness gone; would fain
leave the erring soul ofmy fcllowman, with Him
from whose hands il came.--Dr Chalmers.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-10-18
a NULL 40 YoIp PLEDdE.

a good joke came off quite recently at
the Court House. A person living short
distance out Of the village Is in The habit
Of frequently coming into town and drink
ing to inebriation. At such seasons he i
accustomed 10 call on bis IPonur, judge
NJ. Recently he made ono Of his ris-
It's, became decidedly tipsv, called upon
Judge NJ, and desired the Judge to write
him pledge, asserting his intention 10
cease drinking Ills honor wrote the pledge
as desired, and the tipsy individual affixed
Hs nome thereto. He then desired 10 have
the pledge that he might take il home aud
exhibit 1t to bis wife. His Honor thought
he was himself the proper custodian Of the
important agreement, but yielded 10 these
hcitation Of the man, at the same time assn
ring him that IL no broke the contract, and
before him again in a state Of in
toxicatlon he would have him locked up A
week elapsed aud the Judge was confronted
~ the same man, as tipsy as aforelimes
8 How Is this = said bis Honor, "Gid not
tell you ! would have you locked up II you
ga not keep your ogreelncDtw Judgc
NJ said the tipsy fellow, edo you think
am fool T know what am about
III show you IL I am fool e. and be drew
Iorth his wallet from his pocket, took OUT
ms pledge, anfolded its worn cresses, aud
holding itup triumpbantly exclaimed, "Will
Tou just show me the United States Ioter-
lal Revenue stamp on that sgreeuientyv
Lha Jndge caxed
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-10-18
Library Of Lit. Soc. of Romney

= E"Nr having books belonging to this Ii
: Hr'rt arc respectfully but earnestly request
81 '' return thc same without delay ANY in
'u1tion concerning lost books gladly received
THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-10-18


AUTUMN Top-DREssiNG- We notice in
several agricultural journals, strong recon-
mendations to top-dress grass lands in the
autumn. Now, while We have no doubt Of
the efficacy of this suggestion, in general
sense, and have often advocated it, we think
there arc some grass lands which would be
better if this application were made early in
the spring. In fields where the ground
has tendency to hcave, throwing up tho
grass and exposing the roots to the direct
action of the frost, autumn top-dressing,
which viii protect the ground, is much to
be preferred, and the application can be
made either with the aftermath, straw or
manure, as the condition Of the soil may
seem to require. If the ground is not La
bic to beaye, coat Of manure as carly in
the spring as it can be applied Wal insure
a larger crop of grass. There need be no
fear of the manure interfering with the now
ing of the crop or the making Of the kayy
inasmuch as we have found that the manure
is soon beaten down by the rains and is
quite out Of reach Of the operations Of har-
vesting By tie time that period arrives
Germantown Telegraph
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-10-18

NovELs.-lt is hard for one whose mind becomes
STEPPED in reading Novels to love the Bible or any
other book that demands thought or inculcates
the serious duties Of life He dwells in region
ofimaginaiion, where he is diSgusted with the
plauness and simplicity with the sober realities
that demand his attention as a rational and i'm
mortal being, aud accountable subject of God S
Goyerpment
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-10-18
Intcrcstin" TO Ludics.

The following extracts are from the testimony,
taken under oath, in u recent case pending before
the United States Patent Office, unon the actual
merits of the GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACuIsv
ana ITS relative merits as compared with othe r
machines
Mas. CAROLINE /. PEAasoS, - Court Street.
brooklyn, lady who has had twelve wears prac-
teal acquaintance with the leading Sewing Ma
chimes. asserts that the Grover 4 Baker Machine
is the best, and gives the following reasons:
Q-Among Your acquaintance who have used
TIC Grover X Baker, and also other machines
state whether or not the Grover 4 Baker is in all
cases known TO You, preferred for family use
Al suppose ] have compared my experience
with over five hundred ladies, and never exccpt
one instance, found that they preferred other
machines to the Grover ( Baker, when they have
tried both machines.
Q.-What are tho reasons of this preference ?
Please state them fully and at large
A.-The principal reason, or one Of the main
reasons, is for the elasticity aud durability of the
stitches, the regularity and beauty Of the stitch
all fabrics alike. There are some machines
which sew very nicely certain kinds of work
that do not sew well on others have never
found the fabric vet that the Grover Baker Ma
chimes will not sew in the most beautiful manner
! think il does not take more than half the time
TO adapt or adjust the Grover < Baker Machine TO
different kinds of work and iabricks than il does
ON any other machine. ] think the stitch is in
valuable 10 families in furnishing cheap and ra-
pd mode of beautiful ornaucniation
Mrs. JANE McCEgApY, wife Of Dr. McCreadr. a.
East I'D street, New York, SAYS al have used
for nine years a Grover & Baker Machine. and up-
on il have done all kinds Of fimiIv sewing for
the house for my children and husband. besides
great deal of fancy work, As braiding, quilting
and embroidcring. During all that time my ma
cline has never needed repair EXCEPT wien / had
tlie tension altered, aud il is ~ good now 10 it
was the day bought il. ! am ac-
quainted with the work of all tho principal ma
chimes, including Wheeler & Wilson'S Finkle K
Lyons, Wilcox Gibbs Iadd & Webster S. the
Florence Machines aud Sloat Machines besides a
number Of the $40 ones, aud ! prefer the Grover
4 Baker to them all, because consider the stitch
more elastic. ! have work now in the house
which was done nine years ago, which is still
who have used the other machines able to say the
same thing.
Sales Rooms
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-10-18

Ep Days will continue to move on, and
laughter and song will be heard in the We
ny chamber in which we died and the eye
that mourned f us will be dried and glis-
ten with JOY and even our children will
cease to think of us, and will not remember
TO lisp our name.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-10-18

CURE FOR Hollow HoRN.-Take hands
full Of fine salt moistened with soft soap,
rub thoroughly from the horns down each
side of the back bone and across the loins.
Feed on green food, potatoes cut, or turEips,
with small quantity of bran sprinkled over
them. Three or four applications general
" effect cure
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1867-10-18
Farmer and House-Keeper.

CUaE FOR BuRNs.-Thc best remedy
for burns, in uny stage, is a strong solution
of EPSON salts id water. The application
at once relieves pain, and healing takes
place with marvellous rapidity. Our per-
sonal experience furnishes several iustar-
ces of remarkable cures from tn, applica-
ton Of this ready remedy - Lynch. Nens.