davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12
NEWS or THE DA J.
so sl.o0 the ve,y age and body Of the times.

A partial reorganization of the cabinet>is
talked of in Washington The probable retire
ment of Mr.. Seward, is mentioned Mr.
Adams, Minister to England, is spoken Of as
his successor. The Withdrawal of Mr., Stanton
from the cabinet is again revived. with Cen
Grant as his successor as Acting Secretary OF
War. In addition, it is expected that MI.
Stanton will be offered the mission to Russia
Or probably the mission to Spain.
AT present the Susquehanna Is said to be
swarming with wild fowls, and sportsmen are
reaping a harvest at different points along the
river At Middletown as high as sixteen pairs
were shot by one person, one day last week.
They are selling from fifty to seventy-tive cents
pair Canvas backs and mallards are scarce,
and worth frocl one dollar to one dollar and
fifty cents per pair.
John W. Bronaugt, Charles II. Cragin and
Leonard L. Clements, have been appointed by
the Supreme Court of the District Of Columbia,
to make registry Of the voters in Georgetown.
These appointments were made in accordance
with the act of Congress, which was approved
on the 9Th instant.
The persons who have been for some days
engaged in efforts to bring about an adjustment
of the reconstruction differences between Con
gress and the Southern people upon the third
section of the proposed amendment to the con-
stitutioMare still prosecuting their work with
members of Congress.
The Executive Mansion liz Washington has
been thoroughly renovated, at a cost of nearly
$4,000. The east room, the blue, green and
red rooms have been refurnished with new
carpets and curtains, specially imported from
Europe.
The grand jury Of the Court Of Oyer and
Terniner of New York have reported that
gift lotteries are public nuisances. All persons
concerned in such enterprises are duly warned.
Rev. MIR. Veitch, presiding elder of the
Winchester district OF the E. NJ. Church, is
lying dangerously i'll at his residence at Win.
chester, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12

Hamilton, 'of Texas formerly, in speech
before the Southern Republican Association,'
in Washington, opposed the ''stevens plan Of
Reconstruction. He did not seem to be par
ticularly partial to Gen. Grant, and declared
that military men were never intended tC
administer civil government"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12

No Information has yet been received at the
Navy Department from the steamer Swatara
with Surratt, on board. 1t will be remember
ed that the Swatara sailed for home on the
Sth OF January
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12

Havana advices to the 9th of February have
been received. The cholera, small. pox and yell
low fever still prevailed at st. Thomas. Over
seven hundred persons died from the cholera
in FIVE weeks. The small pox is nbating at
Mantanzas The whites have suffered more
than the blacks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12
r AMPS, LAMP GOODS s. OIL.
VIM. COGAN,

Is, North Royal Street,
offers for sale Lamps in great variety, from the
little Tom Thumb. to the most magnificent Par
Tor Lamp; Cut, Ground and Plain Globes
Chimncys, All kinds and sizes, Brushes, Wick,
and all other goods in thctradc, ut the most rcl-
sonable prices. Especial attention is called to
large lot Of Stand Lamps just received, purcha-
scd at extremely low figures and offered at cor
respOning rates. All who want real 6Grg0i1ls
in handsome Parlor and Table camps had bet.
tor como nurklV NH S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12
FOREIGN News. The Atlantic Cable reports

FOREIGN News The Atlantic Cable reports
that it has been officially announced by the
officers of the Anglo American Telegraph
Company that on and after the 1st day OF
March next, the rates By the cable will be re-
ducea one-half. The King of Prussia has
closed the Diet. He returned his thanks to
that bod y for the cordial assistance extended
HIM, and strongly hoped for German unity
lie also pointed out the necessity fora pcrma-
nent peace at home and abroad. The King
and bis speech were enthusiastically received by
the people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12

Majority and minority reports were made,
yesterday, in the House of Representatives,
from the Committee Ga the New Orleans riot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12

4aeA< FORRENT-A DWELLING HOUSE
E:7.S on the south side of Cameron ST., between
st. Asaph and Washington, now occupied by
DR.. Jalney. Possession given April 1st 1867
Apply to Re l2-eoGtJ 3. N. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12
VARIETIES! VARIETIES!!
t41D CUNIN GU tIU
4 rs u L y - V -

y O. y, + = G 5 7 T.
CLOAK and DRESS BUTTONS, Bugle
and other trimmings for Dresses, Black and
colored Velvet Ribbons, White Cord, and Cord
and TasSels for infants CloaLs, Stamped En-.
broderics, Silk Cotton and Linen and Stair
hnr. W6fc an darcJ vans H6.ory
great variety, Lace and Linen Collars, Silk
Betting, Kid and other Gloves, Linen Cambric
Handkerchcts for Ladies and Gents, with u
great variety of other articles, which l will sell
at reduced prices. no S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12
ID EDUCTION IN PRICES!

EDUCTION IN PRICES!
As the season is far advanced for the sale Of
Dress Goods, we will offer great 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
kcpps Our French Merinoes are held at prices
as low, if not lower, than they We're before the
war. Ne have just received IL large accession
to our stock Of
VIRGINIA CASSIMERES,
which will be sold ut such prices as we feel sure
will give satisfaction.
dec 2l-- WILMER & SLAYMAhER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12

The English papers announce The death of
Mr. George Baxter, the inventor and patcntec
Of oil color printing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12
DHILIP PARK,
PRACTICAL PLUMBER,

n. b. corner Prince and Pitt streets.
The oldest and best established PLU MBlNG
ESTABLISHMENT in the city. All work
done with dispatch, and in the mos. durable
and wOrLmanlikc manner,
Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOBBING done at short notice. and by him
self, or the most experienced workmcn
dec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12

Some of the Northern papers continue to
publish kilograms pretended extracts of let
tiers, &C., detailing false accounts Of outragcs,
troubles, &C., in the South. They are, for the
most part, entire fabrications or gross exggera-
tons The object-and a nefarious one it is
is to excite bad feelings against the South
and to assist in the efforts now making to OPP
press and injure our people. Those engaged
in these fluctuations are no better than iocen-
diaries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12

TX 00O NORTH CAROLINA SHlNq3,
L w. UUU LES, per Schr. Austria; tor or 81
by SMOOT & PEkKl,
jy 12-tf corner of Union and Cameron -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12
GOLD.

New YORK, FEB. l2-Gold, to-day, 1862.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12


4 LEXANDRIA, LOUDOUN
II AND HAMPSHIRE r. r. CO.
At 8 meeting of the Board Of Public Works.
3rd january, 1867
ORDERED, That general meeting Of the
Stockholders of the Alexandria, Loudoun and
Hamp:hireG Railroad Company, be called to
meet in Alexandria, on FRIDAY, the 18th Of
February next for the purpose Of reorganizing
said company, and for any other business that
may arise before them.
J. NJ HERNDON,
Secretary Commonwealth and eX-otiicio,
ia lO-lawtdl Clerk Of Board of Public Works.
I IQUORS.-A choice and selected stock Of
l. Liquors, comprising Brandy, WHISTLES,
Gin, Jamaica Spirits, Madeira. Port and Sherry
Wines, Sc., received today, and for sale by
J. c. MILBURN,
dec 10 Opposite the Market.
% BALES JUNGLE BOB LEE" SMOK-
OU ING TOBACCO.
Bakers Chewing Tobacco-a nice article
' ' '''' III ia HARyR1E HOUGu,
jan l1-H cor. Of Pitt and Prince SIS,
4 M.JANNEY'S FAMILY AND EXTRA
" ~ THOMAS PERRY,
dec lo-tf No. S, Prince st.
rTEAS! TEASlt-
& Choice Teas, received to-dny, (bought
since the decline in gold for sale by
jan 10 J. c. MILBURN
Observation-Disclosures Antifricton Axle
a Grease, received and for sale by
II. COOK,
~ 80 and 22i, King street.
DIAMOND SYRUP
- avery beautiful and delicious Syrup,
received to-day, and for sale by
no II j. G. MILBURN.
SOAP! SOAPI! Pl!!-Alexandria Bal
- timore and other brands of Washing Soap.
for sale low by GNIN E BECKHAM
Jan o. No. 6, Union street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12

DENTER KNITTING COTTONS-, .
~ All numbcrs-constantly on han3!s
for sale at c. G. BEERIs'
jan IS y. King stree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12

DERUVIAN GUANO-
L Few Tons No. !, Peruvian Gu&192; j"
store and for sale by w. \. 6MOOI,
nov j. No. 3. King 8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12
ALEXANDRIA.
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY p.

LIFE OF GEN ROBERT E. LEE The Nation
al Publishing Company, have now in press, the
Life of Gen. Robert e. Lee, by James D. Nc
Cabe, jr., of Virginia" from which they have
sent US some specimen sheets in advance Of
publication. From these pages we have form
ed a favorable opinion of the work. 1t will be
beautifully printed in one large volume of $50
pages, similar in style to Dabney's Life Of
Stonewall Jackson, and will have fine steel
portrait of General Lee, by Jackman, and be
illustrated by series of carefully prepared
maps, the most of which were made from
surveys by Confederate Engineers for General
Lees especial use The publishers want an
agent for this work iD every county OF the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-12

90 BOXES EASTERN CHEESE ,,,,.,..
~ 100 bbls Super and Cut EXtF" I,'iM
No. large Mackerel in store and for s ,I!I
jan al GREGORY 6 PAU
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-04

mischief, that his Minister TO Austria will be
80 intent on making an impression at the
Court there that home politics will be for
gotten. No doubt Greeley will be very much
occupied in his new role and novel position.
We can fOresee how he will try 70 initiate the
philosopher Franklin at the brilliant Court of
Louis the Sixteenth, how proudly he will
move about among the Hapsburgs-the de
scendsnts of the C@sars-in his coWskin boots.
slouched hat, and white coat, and how he will
astonish the proud mobiles of the empire by his
natural simplicity. We can imagine the
benign smile upon his oountenanoe rs the
beautiful and elegant ladies of the Court of
Vienna crowd around and admire the unique
specimen Of American republicanism. Under
the fascination of this new sensation we
should not be surprised If our white-coated
philosopher were 70 revolutionize the dress,
social habits, and the Government Of the
AustriaDs. AT any rate the Viennese will have
an exalted opinion Of the great republic and
republican institutions, when they see the re-
markable individual we send to represent us.
To make the mission perfectly agreeable to
his taste and truly representative of our
country under the new order Of things, the
only thing to be done is TO send with him full
blooded plantation negroes from the South as
secretary and attaches Of legation. We shall
watch with profound interest the effect of this
novel, extraordinary, and unique mission to
the Court of Vienna.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-04
why Not James N. AshIey =

From The N. Y World
Not long since the Tribune at loss for a
theme, in consequence of the disastrous defeat
Of its party in several Northern States, was
kind enough to nominate Presidential can
didate for the Democratic party. Its known
courtesy towards political opponents entitled
the article to respectful consideration, de-
spite the fact that it contained several inaocu-
rate statements concerning the ancestry and
antecedents of the gentlemen whom it affected
to honor. Animated by an even more gene
rous spirit than breathes o'er all the utter
ances of that journal, and commiserating its
party upon its anxiety to decide whether il
nominated by it for President, General Grant
or Chief Justice Chase would poll the greater
number votes, we beg to present James M.
Ashley, of Ohio, as the fttest person now
before the public to be the radical candidate
for the Presidency in 1868, and if we refrain
from disparaging the merits of the several per-
sons whose names have been mentioned in
connection with this position, it is not that
they are unworthy of notice, but that Mr..
Ashley's claims upon the party are so I'M
measuTably superior to theirs.
II will not be denied, even by Mr.. Ashley's
bitterest foes, that he is radical from the crown
of his head to the sOles of his feet Upon
radicalism he was weaned, and upon this meat
doth this our Caesar feed that he hath grown
so great" Such an assertion has yet to be
made of any other of the aspirants for the
Republican nomination; even the erudite
Chief Justice freely declares in effect that he is
not so radical as those who have read his
speeches and noted his acts are confident that
heis. Moreover, Mr.. Ashley is man OF COM
manaiDg presence. Heaven forbid Oor the
Irabune's sake, II for no other reason) that the
party OF great moral ideas should be driven to
select standard bearer whose chief qualfca-
l, IONS would be his matchless physique; but
shoulu man ever attain 10 that acme of corpo-
Ieal perfection of which Fourerites and Gra-
haili1es i9ndly dream, whose claims for leader
Ashley, of Ohio Few can have observed him
in the House OF Representatives. as he rises
from his seat TO address the chairs (Which are
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-12-04
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

KDrroRlAL OPINIONS or THE LKADma JOURNALS
UPOu CURREET ToP1cs-ooAfnhD kVhbh
DAY YoR THE EVENING TELEGRAPH.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-06-13
One Way to Do 1t,

We noticed in the TrnG, Field
and Farm an advertisement by an
Alabama gentleman, in which he
offers, for the sum of ten thousand
dollars, to inpart to any man a Sc
cret. 1.-THE knowledge of which will
give the owner of a horse such an
advantage that, all other things
being equal, viii enable him to win
every race in which his horse may
start"
The notice calls to our mind an
anecdote OF Gen. W., an old friend
of ours, now deceased. lie had n
~ horse named "Rawdon," we
believe, and was not q man 10 be
backed out when any one else
thought he could beat him in u
race, or any other way, A party
of Tenn csseeans brought race
horse to his neighborhood, and SO a
match was soon made up between
their nag and Rawdon. The Ten
nesseeans, however wanted to make
a dead thing oft so they con.
cocted plot to steal Rawdon from
his stable ut night and run him
secretly against their horse-il
the latter won, all right; and if he
lost, they could pay forfeit and
back out. The General, by some
means, got knowledge of whai
they intended, and took measures 10
facilitate the carrying out OF the
plot. He went 10 his stable early
in the night, and securely fastened
upon each of Rawdon's letloeks Il
bar Of lead, bent 10 make Il snug
fit. Then, leaving the stable door
unlocked, and giving the proper
instructions 10 the groom, he
awaited the result. The Tennessee
horse, ofcoursc, beat Rawdon that
night easily and the General was
not surprised the following day to
receive from his hackers prop
osition to "doublc the bet" TC
this he readily assentcd, and in tbt
real race, when Rawdon had FIRE,
use of his heels. the General woI
all the money the TenncsSeean
could stake C,iumbus (Ga Ea
qairer.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-06-13
Rules for Buying Wool.

The following Rules ard Regula-
tions were unanimously adopted at
Cleveland, in convention, May ODD,
1866, and re-adopted by the Ohio
Wool Buyers and Dealers Associ-
alton, April 18th, 1867
ReSolred, Thatthe members of this
convention recommend TO all deal
ers and buyers that they neither
purchase themselves, nor allow their
agents to purchase any wool ex-
cepting on the following condi-
tions:
l. A deduction of one half on all
unwashed buck fleeces.
2. A deduction of oNE-THIRD on
all washed buck Aeeces.
3. A deduction of ONE THIRD on
all other unwashed heeces.
4. That all heavy, unconditiOned
and badly cotted OF stuffed feeces
shall be classed US unwashed.
5. A deduction on all wool tied
with an unnecessary amount of
twine.
6. The prosecution under the
law for fraud, for any attempt to
misrepresent or deceive as to the
inside condition of feeces in refer
ence to tags, manure, dead wool, or
any foreign substance.
Z. To pay the outside limit Of
the market, for wool in good con
.dition, this being but a matter of
justice to those growers who put
up their wool honestly.
ReSolred, That we denounce the
practice of employing incompetent
buyers, as being detrimental to the
interests Of the trade.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-06-13
Incident Ofthe War.

On one occasion after the battle Of
Shiloh the hospitals OF tho towns
and cities on the Ohio river were
so crowded with wounded men,
both Confederate aud Federal, that
some oil them were sent to Coving
ton, Kentucky, and the Southern
Mothers Home, under the care OF
that benevolent institution. On u
bright and pleasant day, after some
of the wounded had become con-
valescent, q Confederate soldier
was out summing himself, whena
Federal soldier of the Teutonic
persuasion also came out, and, af-
ter walking around and eyeing our
Confederate soldier for somo time,
accosted him thus;
you pees Won secesh 2'.
"IIew do you know?' said tho
Confederate
"You pc so tam fat
"Explain yourself said the Con-
fcderate,
"yeIl, | bees in te hispitil myself.
[ sees some dings vat goes on. Do
ladies come in nit de pasket on de
arm and she coomed TO mo and
say, vat you bc2" l say pees
Oonion man wounded at Shiloh.
She say, wat pity for de peebles
ven de var don't sthop " Den she
goes TO you and say, wat you bin?"
you say, i pces rebel soldier,
Wounded nit Shiloh Den she
puts her lily vitc hand in de paskct
and takes out dc cake and vine,
and give you ever what you want.
After vile another lady comes in
nit de.pasket on her arm, and sbe
goes to you fust, and asks you vat
you bin? You say, u pees Oonion
man Wounded nit Shiloh She say
vat a pity Veil, she come to mo
and say vat you bin?' You say.
Il PEGS rebel soldier, wounded mil
Shiloh She say, vat pity.
Veil, she come to me and say, vat
YOU bin n say, II pees oonion man
younded nit Shiloh She sits
down ber pasket and puts in her
lily yite hand, and pulls out q Cot
tam Me;totist track You links a
man get fat on de tam Mettotist
tracks? De Cot tam secesh, dat
eits de cake and vine, and ever
Vat da want, and do Oonion men
can't get to smell the pottle.'
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-06-13

G. L. TRAIN ON THE MARRIAGE
CEREMoNY,-Said George at re.
cent banquet in New York: Our
modern marriage service should
read thus; Clergyman-Will you
take brown stone front, this car.
riage and span, these diamonds for
thy husband? Yes. daughter J
Willyou take this unpaid milliner':
bill; this high waterfall of foreign
hair; these atfectation accomplish
ments and feeble constitution fol
thy welded wife ? cloud laughter.
Yes. Then, what mammon has
joined together, let the next bes'
man run away with, so that the
first divorce court may tear them
asunder. daughter and applause.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-06-13

through passenger business during
the first year after the first train Of
cars runs from Omaha in Nebraska
to Sacramento, will be worth
twenty-five million dollars? When
to this we add half as much moro
for its icdy passenger business, and
more than as much moro than both
for its freights, expresses and
mails, etc, are there not the best
reasons in the world for believing
that the Union Pacific Railroad
will be one Of the most profitable as
we'll as ono OF the grandest worlsof
modern times?
THE. SECURITY AND VALUE OF ITS
BONDS.
We have made these calcula
lions that the public may have
some brief data of facts trom which
to form their estimate of the value
of the Union Pacific Railroad
Company's First Mortgage Bonds.
Besides, men of the greatest rail
road experience in the country
have shown their confidence in
the stock by liberal subscrip-
ions, and this stock must be sub
ordinate to all other claims. But
there are stronger proofs of the &c.
curity and value of the First Mort.
gage Bonds than any we have
named:
l. That for the safety Of the coun.
try as we'll as national economy the
road is indispensable.
2. That by an investment Of
about fifty millions in a Second,
Mortgage on the road, the Govern
ment practically guarantees the
principal and interest on the first
Mortgage.
The Company now offer limited
amount Of its First Mortgage Bonds
bearing six per cent. interest, pay
able semi annually in coin, at nine
ty per cent. This interest, at the
current rate of premium on gold is
equal to nine per cent. per annum
on the price for which they are
now offered. The Company cx-
poets to sell but small amount AT
this rate, when the price will be
raised, and like all similar bonds
they will finally rise 10 a premium
above their par value. The sub
scribcrs TO this loan will not only
have the advantages of very liber-
al interest and very safe security,
but will also have the satisfaction
OF having assisted in the construc
tion of the greatest national work
of the country.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-06-13

B. NJ. BRowN. the venerable gen
tlemaa whose reported abstinence
from food for over two months has
supplied the staple local news Of
the Dayton papers throughout that
period, died on Thursday last. He
was eighty four years old,
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-06-13

Tom bought a gallon of gin to
take home, and by way of a label
wrote his name upon a card
which happened to be the seven of
clubs-and tied it to the handle.-
A friend coming along, and observ-
ing tho jug, quietly remarked
"That's an awful careless way to
leave that jug Of liquor
"Why said Tom.
because somebody might come
along with the eight spot and take
it.n