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

CONTAMINATED.
There is an old saying and worthy o; ali
praise, which think it would be well for
"Qucry' OF Saturdays issue, 10 commit 10
memory viz: "Think three times before yon
speak oucc, Us think if lie had taken second
thought lie never would have pcuncd his com
municaton He must have Steam Engine
on the lran," particularly the liylranon,
wien he says it is worth all the Others This:
I affirm, is not correct aud the majority Ol the
citizens will coincide with me in The assertion.
II "Query' can Spare he time | would like
for him to call at The J. ". corner Of Fairfax
and Queen streets, and ak the occupants Ct
the house who saved their property the morn
ing jenkins Sash Factory was destroyed? =
There are other Instances, but l. Will not state
them 1T Uli5 time ''QuCry" states that with
the present Steamer and Il Hook and l'addcE
(ullluiiy mi hU ,lrfyt TIE ucN0HfinG clement
! sunpo.c he does not reflect that two or three
fires can occur at the same time, which was the
case on the night Of the 18th ult, when the
steamer had to remain 1T DR.. Murphy :, and
there would have been no necessity OF its going
to Shoots Fire if there had been sufficient
water for the apparatus that speedily repaired
TO tue same. There is no doubt that If an Gill
Gent Hook and Ladder Company had been on
the spot when he .fre Llohc DW they might
have cytinauishcl it, And soft "Quary had
zone in the trout door ~ the lncGG'.lafE went
out the back he might have Smolhcrr" it Wit!
his hat "Qucly rest appears to te dis
turEcl because the HAND Companies ak for &
few dollars 50 that they can be more ct1ic;cnt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

Gen. Ashley chairman of the House COM
mlttee on Territories, has remained in Wash.
lngton during the present recess, attending to
committee business. He is said to have
prepared a bill to be reported on the reassem-
bling of Congress, having in view the reorgan-
lzation OF the Southern States, not, however,
remandlng them to a territorial condition, but
recognizing present arrangements until conven-
tons can be called to remodel their respective
State governments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

In his testimony before the Committee ap-
pointed to investigate the late riot in New
Orleans Mayor Monroe, Of that city, stated
that at the outbreak Of the war there was, in
his opinion, but one Union man in New Or
leans. This was DR.. Dostie, who lett the city
under Jeff. Davis's proclamation lie also
stated that the first secession speeches he had
heard were made by Governor Hahn and King
Cutler, and that the most prominent States
rights man, and leading spirit of the Southern
Rights Associations was w. r. Fisher. These
men are now the extreme Union men of the
Brownlow clique.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01
TRETNJd NEWS

~ widow lady, formerly Of high social posi-
ton, attempted to commit suicide in Richmond
on Wednesday night. Her daughter discovered
her condition ana called in physician in time
to save her life. She had formerly been wealthy,
but lost all by the war, and since then she and
her daughter have been eking out a miserable
existence. 80. . 49,. E'". .. ....,,r
1t is said that General Grant ordered yester
day all the troops stationed at Richmond, Vir-
glnla--two rcgimcnts-to be removed to some
other point. General Scho6cd replied, ask
Ing that one regiment may be retained there.
Rlchmond paper proposes that plain
monument be placed over the grave of the cele-
brated Old Revolutionary hero, and patriot,
Peter FrapciSo, who was buried near Richmond.
Rev. DR.. Stiles has declucd tie Presidency
of the Oglethorpe University, in Georgia, to
which he was recently elected. ..- g.
Some Of the ladies of Staunton last week,
sent box of good things to Mrs. Jefferson
Davis, as a Christmas gift. ...-...s !:
+ The ALLEGED CoRRUPTro.5 IN THE CUSTOM
HOUSE. The New York Express of Saturday
says: During the past week the Congressional
Committee on Retrcnchment and Reform, have
taken large amount af testimony in relation
to the mode of transacting business at the
Custom House, and the perqusites' of GER
officials there. The evidence SO far received is
of the most startling character. 1t is said that
one official has made over thirty thousand
dollars in addition to his salary. The immense
amount derived from the seizure of struggled
goods, and the expenses of the management of
the Custom House, have also been under the
consideration ofthe Committee, and it is under
stood that they Will present report to Con-
gress recommending that the principal officials
of the Custom House shall only receive their
regular salaries, and be deprived, 10 future. Of
the pro-rata amount Of the seizures,
It's believed that several Of the officials there
will resign next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

In an article on-the present condition Of the
country, in business point of view, the Batl-
more Gazette says: "From Boston to New
Orleans it is the same story: Everywhere
there is unusual dullness and not little un-
easiness. The bright hopes Of the past year
have not been realized. The devastated
Southern wilderness has not blossomed like the
ruse and now that the artificial stimulus of
war contracts and paper money manufacturing
no longer exists, the men of the North arc be-
ginning to find that their true interests did not
and do not lie in desolating and destroying the
South, and that the gigantic war, Of which
they are now so proud, has entailed upon them
burden which is to weigh upon them for
years, and which is to demand from them sac
rifces for long time to come"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01
again.

The extreme Radicals say that President
johnson is traitor, and the majority OF the
Sunreme Court, are unfolding treason. Here,
tbep, are the Executive and Judicial depart
ncDts of the government, In very traitor
ousn fix
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

The snow storm of yesterday has extended
South as far as heard from. In some portions
of Georgia the snow was deep, and sleighs are
running. In Wilmington, n. O., the snow is
deeper than it has been for twenty years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

The suspension bridge over the Ohio, at
Cincinnati, is to be opened to-day. A celebra-
ton will be had on the occasion. The first
team to drive over the bridge will belong to
Adams's Express Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

zen. e. G: Robinson, at present in com
m 'a OF the Department of the South, in a
general order dated December ODD annonn 200
that,on the 10Th of the same month the Presi-
dent ordered the revocation of the two para
graphs OF the famous order issued by General
Sickles on the lst of October last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01
FOREIGN EEWS.
RY ATLANTIC ca i j d.

The department Of the Crystal Palace al
Sydenham, devoted to tropical productions,o
was burned Sunday night involving loss OIL
100000.
French decree has been issued ahtolish!hs:
after the first of January, all tonnage dues upon
vessels arriving at French ports, but except
from lis provisions such vessels hauling IRON
countries which impose di1ferCntlaI dues upon
the mecantile marine CT France, r
Thirty transports have sailed tor Vera CrGz,
from Cherbourg, and the remainder are uhuer
orders to leave by the Sth of January =
The Canadian delegates, after series u, u
conferences with the Ministry, have nnai 10y
agreed upon a confederation scheme LOT '"0
British North American provinces.
Mr. Winchester, an American, Is urging
mon the French Government the adoption OF
his new guns into the military ana "a'"i
81 Th he NJcrsev Yacht Club have held a meet,
;rg ~ their headuuarters in Liverpool ana
nxfonded The hospitaitics of the club to the
mnmhcrs Of the New York Yacht CLUB. now
in EnpIish waters. Among the icstlyles IN
honor of The Americans, the Mersey Aacht
Cmb will rive grand ball, to which lnVltatio o.
have been extended TO the yachtsmen OF inc TG
Henrietta, FleeLwlng, and Ves'a' Il 9 jail
will be given IN Liverpool
- -, ,..,o
WATCH NIGHT. The custom OF Watching III
ola vpar out and the new year in belongs eX-
W. :'I,. - ,1otb,a;sm and was iranguraied
cuSl'eS - ~ ~ r.r,1;nt soot Wv their
at the dawn OF the Me.houlS' s'o'' " ~,
founder John Wesley, IN accordance with Ills
habit Of taking advantage of existing customs
t.,..t;.rlorl,, r,oral or rcfnins in their ten
',o' pa ''Nl': 1 ,',u'~r thom 10 ,La huiI1iup NJ
dcnc'es' anu 'uih'ls ''''"' :',,.oI.a,;@o Il
Of his Church. Before tn" introduction "a
Methodism into Kingswooa, England, Tie
oo1,;,rs IN ,b,t Ioc,}itv used to spend The last
0o'l'I'' = .nco1s .r1 P,cb,na}ian
nlsht OF u" y''' IL ,'''' ,l..4 IL,
songs. Alter It's lh'rOduct'oh' anu "'o'' Wv.
year TAO, its followers changed these meetings
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

A comparative state of peace and tranquility
has prevailed in public affairs, for the last
week CONGRESS meets on Thursday We
would be glad to be able to anticipate con,
tinued state of quietness. But we are afraid
"tbe winds will blow and the storm will rage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

\ skating pond has been opened, and 4 81 at-
ing association formed in Washington. The
''skating ponds in Alexandria are the Potomac
River Hunting Greek and the Canal Basin
and the skating association, the "public gen
orol],- - -. +. ..... ..-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

The anniversary Of the battle of New Or
leans, is as we have already stated, to be cee-
brated in Washington by a banquet, speeches,
&C. Preparations are now making for the Gel
nhrntinn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

The tobacco crop of 1866, it is said, will not
be an average one throughout the country-ln
Virginia the crop has fallen Off one thlrd-but
the quality is represented to be, generally, en-
cellent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

TIE WEATHER has moderated considerably
since the fall of snow. Some tugs made their
way down the river, to-day, through the ice,
and the tendencies, at present, are to thaw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

The Washington Chronicle calls MIR. Davis,
now in prison, "the arch traitor now living
luxuriously at Fortress Monroe, at the expense
of the government! ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

About thirty printers were discharged at the
government printing office, in Washington,
Yesterday. There is not enough work, at pres
ent, for the force employed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

The Presidents Levee, at the Presidents
House, in Washington, took place to-day -
General Grant, the Mayor of Washington, and
several others, had New Year Receptions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

The navigation of the. Northern Lakes has
been closed by ice. v.4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

The decision of the Supreme Court Of the
United States in the case Of Milligan, declaring
the ILLEGALITY Of Military Commissions to
try civilians, is published, III full in the Ma,
tional Inelligencer AS that paper remarks,
" No graver question was ever raised before
that tribunal, created for the authoritative in
depreciation Of the organic law, and the enact.
ments that may spring up under it. Nou,<'re
important decision has ever been enrolled among
its records. - 1t is one which vindcates the
sacred rights Of the citizen against the exercise
Of arbitrary power by military authority. 1t
re-aAirms and entorces the provision Of the
Constitution securing tho right Of trial by jury,
and establishes that important feature of con-
stitutional liberty, that the constitution was
made for aoar as we'll as for peace, and that it
cannot be moulded to suit the purposes OF those
having the control Of the sword.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

The "Copgressi onal Excursionists' are OK
pected back to " ashington to-day or tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

Navigation on the Ohio river is suspended
in consequence of the ice. .,.t ....-.:.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01
ALEXANDRIA.
TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY /

THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE commences,
to-day, it's siry-eighM year-being one OF
the three or four coolest newspapers pub
lished in this country. The grandfathers and
fathers Of many of its present readers, were
the readers Of the Gazette sixty, fifty; forty,
thirty years ago, and their sons and grand
sons are it's friends still. ........ /.
Ca beginning the Ia bors Of New Year,
we would first present our subscribers with
the compliments of the season; then thank
them for their kindness, support, and en-
couragement; and then promise them that in
the year that is to come we shall eAdeavor,
in all respects, to make the paper which we
conduct, worthy of their continued respect
and confidence We shall strive, as we have
ever done, to present them with daily sheet
which shall contain all the Domestic and
Foreign News Of interest-all the Local
News which may be worth publication
all the Commercial, Literary, and General
Intelligence which constitute the variety, and
the usefulness of public journal designed
for the counting-room, the place Of business,
and the family freside, Along with this we
shall ever advocate what We believe to be
good, conservative, political principles, and
labor for the rights and interests Of our own
State, and especially for the prosperity Of
ALEXANDRIA. ..... ... ..-.a.
These few words make our salutatory for
the year 1867 We must be Judged by our
works, in our earnest endcavors to make the
Gazette all that we wish it should bc-and
all that its subscribers can reasonably desire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

We have on hand and 10 arrive, for sale, l.,
following Fertilizers:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01

lOALO = h'-t 1arrels Coal Oil for sale by
. DC 1o-u J. G.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-01-01


ATTENTION. sun FIRE COMPANY!-
: The members oil the Sun Fire Company arc
!nelby notified to attend 4 regular annual meet
I4;g the Company, 20 be held ut their Hall, on
hNESDAI EVENING, the End OF Jan
u@ry'rSG7, at clock, for the purpose of elect
ing olhers to serve for the ensuing year Pune
tUaI ,L;tiqdancc is requested. BY order OF
&c ol.t THOS. a. MITCHELL, Soct'v,
IEh5Hl rURNIp SEED, I;c.-White Dutch
4 lurhl Red Top Strap Leaf American
EARLY I0Tt Cabbage, Large York do, E EarI;
ITencG HIiIn!d Cabbage, Early Savoy, EARLY
WakeNG!d; hrly Winningstedt Little PINE,
n, hIng OF DW~f, Scotch HALE Siberian do
timothy 0eeo,;:c., just received and for sale by
,c HENRY COOK,
M ID = No. 80, King st.
4 foA aa + y Barrels Coal Oil for sale by
~ oc 1o-u }. c. MILBURM.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-11

Es0aas 8Tsssz EFET Rock 1sLAxD, ApFA s.
The current value of the articles named below is
subject TO changes, bat The following quotations
are correct for the date of this rcroft.
Flour-Johnston's Spring Double Extra, in bbls.
$3.50, at Wholesale, and $l4, 90 At retail. Sacks
$I3.00 at wholesale, and 1886 at retail. loose,
$3.50 at wholesale, and $3.50 ct retail. = -
wheat-No. 1, 40. No. 2, 2,10. Rejected
1875.
Cern-60 to Csc. = ~ssgF HIS 8sS
Oats-45a50c for IS lbs. .-...yss
Rye-90ca1 co. ga p *
Barley-No. 1,S0. No. so.
Beans-l,75
Onions-75c persbush.
Potatoes-75c.
Eggs-20c doz
Butter-Very choice lots, for retailing, will
bring 25c.
Sorghum-40a60e. Ear .a1.gsH -'#
Salt-3, 35a3, so per barrel.
Kerosene-Wholesale, barrels included, 52a54 /;
retail zoe. -..s- ca. asst. .--.= - % .s..
Highwines-$2,20.
|. Poultry-Live chickens 81, 4Oa3,00 per doz.
Dressed, 70 per Id. Turkeys 12a15c per ID.
Pork-For live hogs 5ta6c. Dressed 6a64.
Beehive weight. common 3,00aA so. Prime
shipping 6,e0a6,75 per hundred pounds " -41
Hides-Green country, 20; green salted, &C.;
dry sailed, 12c dry flint, I4 green calf l24c ;cut
damaged gruby price sheep pelts Sl.00
Hay-Prairie, S7asl0 per ton Timothy $1,000
ASH, 90. .....,-... ..
Wood-Oak S., 90 to 700 a cord.
Coal-At the Coal Valley Yard, on the Levee,
coal is sold at IA cents, the cost of delivering to
be added. r'-
From teams, in Market Square, at l5al7 cents.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-11
A GRAND EPOCH IN MEDICINE,

DR.. Maggiel is the founder of new medical
system. The quantitarians whose vast internal
doses enfeeble the stomach.an paralyse the bow
els and with whose external remedies the ulcerat-
ed and eruptive surfaces of the skin are deluged
in vain must give place to the man who restores
his health and appetite with from one to three
harmless pills, and cures the most virulent and
scrofulous disorders with from one to three bexes
of his matchless salve.
DIR. Maggiels Pills and Salve have nshered in
n new medical era. No more nauseating avafan-
ches of drastic drugs need be poured down sick
peoples threats. One of Maggieps Pills reetiies
the disordered condition of the stomach and liver
cleanses the head and restores the nerves in a
space of time short enough to be almost classed
as marvellous.
In fact Maggiels Bilious. Dyspeptic and Diarr-
hea Pills cure where all others fail. While for
Burns, Scads, Chilbains, Cuts, and all abrassions
of the skin, Maggiel's Salve is infallible.
CAUTIos,-Purchase none without name of ].
Haydock on the wrapper, proprietor, and the
trade mark J. Magiel, NJ d. Sold by all drug
gists, at 20 cents per box, and j Haydock, pro-
prietor, New York. mchl2dwly,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-11
KNOW THx DESTINY.

Madame E. F. Thornton, the great English As
troogist, Clairvoyant and Psyehometrician, who
has astonished the scientific classes of the Old
World, has now located herself at Hudson, n. Y.
Madame Thornton possesses such wonderful pow
ers of second sight, as to enable her to impart
knowledge of the greatest Importance to the SIM
gle or married of either sex. While in state of
trance, she delineates the very features of the
person you are to marry, and by the aid of an in
strument of intense power, known as the Psyche
motrope, guarantees TO produce life-like picture
of the future husband or wife of the applicant,
together with date of marriage, position in life,
leading traits of character, &c. This is hum
bug, as thousands of testimonials can assert. She
will send when desired q certified certificate, OF
written guarantee that the picture is what it pur-
ports to be. By enclosing small lock of hair.
and stating place of birth, age, disposition and
complexion, and enclosing Fifty cents and stamped
envelope addressed to yourself, you will receive
the picture and desired information by return
mail. All communications saeredly confidential
Address in confidence,
MADAME E. F. THORNTON,
p. o. Box 223, Hudson, N. Y.
mch20dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-11

The ILLINOIS TEACHER is the title of a
paper published at Peoria, and which is rec
commended by the state superintendent of
public instruction to all persons connected
with schools, either as teachers or school Off
GERS, and also to persons who feel an interest
in our public schools. Mr.. Bateman says
II would discourage, not advise, the pur-
chase ofany book or books of doubtful utili'
ty, but copy of the "Illinois Teacher
should be procured, and paid for and read by
every school board in the state. The tri
fling expense would be nothing to the dis
trict ($I,5O year,, while the benefits would
be great and enduring. All of my prede
cessors have recommended what is here ad
vised, and / earnestly hope that action viii
not be delayed. The circulation of the
Teacher" in Illinois alone should not be
less than ten thousand copies, and little
determined effort in every county will &C
complish it."
For further information apply to N. C.
Mason, Publisher, Peoria, H. or VIM. M
Baker, Editor, P. o. Box 1857, Springfield
I'll.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-11

LAST YEAR, by the casting vote of a re.
publican mayor, some $4,000 was unjustE
ert0rted from one branch of business in this
city. The Union is very unhappy because
the democrats won't continue this unjust er
tortion, and argues the matter on the same
principle of the burglar who breaks into q
mans house to rob him, but who gets driver
out empty, viz he regards what he couldn'
steal as so much clear loss. Because the
people, by an overwhelming majority, voted
not to continue to Cypress and rob this
branch of business, the Union regards it as
dead loss The people don't think it right
TO compel 30 to 40 men to pay one-half the
revenue of city of 10000 to $4,000 inhab
itants.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-11
Wonderful but True.

MADAME REMINGTON, the world-renowned
Astrologist and SomnaInbulistic Clairvoyant
while in elarvoyant state, dehneates the very
features Of the person you are TO marry, and by
the aid of an instrument of intense power, known
as the Psychomotrope, guarantees TO produce q
perfect and hfe-ike picture of the future husband
s- wife of the applicant, with date of marriage
occupation, leautng tTuitr %haasaeeer- kc This
is no imposition, as testimonials without humble
can assert. BY stating place of birth, age, dispo
sition, color OF eyes and hair, and enclosing ftN
cents, and stamped envelope addressed to your
self, you will receive the picture by return mail
together with desired information. tE.".}fsf
Address in confidence,
MADAME GERTRUDE REMINGTON
= P. o. Box 297, West Troy, n. 7
nj u
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-11

DrscHARGED.-The People VS.. Frederick
Karppen, charged with violating state stat
ute by keeping open a tipping house, and
keeping disorderly house. Warrant ISSUED
by Esq. Corker, change of venue taken t
Esq. Highly. After the examination of
large number of witnesses, for both sides
and argument of counsels, the detendan
was discharged. VIM. III. jackson for PEG
pie, FL. c. Connolly for defendant.
The People VS.. Charles Exner-warran
issued and change of venue as above
Charged with violating state law by firing I
gun on Sunday, by which the family of Mr.
Kimmel was disturbed. Defendant was dis
charged. H. c. Connolly acted for defend
ant. - @S e %E t#ke
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-04-11

The honesty of Wendell Phillips, as lee
turer, is seen in this fact He denounced
Mr.. Buchanan for holding las he said( that
there was no power to coerce state, and al
most in the next breath he extolled Old Ben
Wade and wished he was President instead
of johnson.
Wade said, in the 34th congress, page %,
Congressional Globe: "You cannot .forcibl
hold men an this Union, for the. attempt ID
do so, it seems to me, would suboert the frs
principles of the government under achicd
,ce lire"
Wade was not alone in this sentiment. Il
was held and uttered by scores of leading
republicans, and republican newspapers, ano
this was what encouraged the south to Sc
cede. IF Phillips had been an honest speak
er, instead of wiley demagogue, he woult
have denounced Wade and the republican
secessionists of the north,