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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

New STEAMBOAT There is now in process
Of construction at the ship yard of Mr.. Joseph
Hunter. for Mr. Miller, of Washington, but
for some years past resident of the East In
dies, steam wheel, high pressure steamboat,
Of ninety feet length of deck, destined to run
between Washington, this city, and Baltimore.
1t is the intention of Mr.. Miller, provided this
boat-which will be completed in sixty days
realizes his expectations, to have one of SINH
lar character, but Of double the size, built at
the same yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

The FISHERIES. Our accounts from the
lower fishing shores on the Potomac are all
favorable. We understand that the OILERS for
shsd are very successful. At some ofthe land
lngs heavy hauls Of shad and herring were
made up to yesterday. Our friends from the
country are beginning to come in, to buy their
hsh from the strikers and packers here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

VINO CAN REGIsTEE?--In view Of the early
registration Of voters to hc commenced in Dis
trict No. J, the question is frequently asked,
who can Register?' The answer is simple
and may be summed up in few words. To
be dislranchised, the party must be guilty of
having held, prior to the war, either a 'legis-
ative, executive, or judicial Office, and after
ward rendered aid and comfort to the Southern
Confederacy. No amouct Of service rendered
the Conlederacy during the war at all dis.
qualities man from voting, uoless he had
previously been guilty OF one Of the three
offences named abOve-Loud0un Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY The laud-
able object of forming Hook and Ladder
Company-a desideratum herc-is receiving
the consideration Of some of the young men of
the city, and if Iincrai subscriptions to fund
to be raised for that purpose arc mAde by the
different Fire Insurance Companies during bus
mess here, and commensurate appropriation
voted by the City Council, there is no doubt
Judging from the material of which the com
pany is to be formed, that reliable and eff
Gent means of assistance will thus be rendered
10 the present Fire Department Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

RIVER BoATs.-The steamers Express,
from Baltimore, and Wawaset, from Curno-
man, due here yesterday evening, did not ar
five until about eight o'clock last night, IN
Consequence Of heavy fog that prevailed on
cue rlYer yesterday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

LAND SALE IN LoUDoUN. The Loudoun
Mirror says: IA tracto Of land lying near Al
ae, IN this county, containing 240 acres, and
belonging to George Garrett, was sold at pub
lie sale in Leesburg, on Monday last, for $40
per acre: James A. Silcott, purchaser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

SALE.-The frame building, at the foot OF
franklin street, near the river, erected during
the war for Government purposes, and since
used as a church and school for colored PERSONS
vas sold, this morning, by order of the gov
sroment, and, We hear, is to be taken doSn,
and rebuilt elsewhere, Icy the present prr-
ehasers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

FISH Upwards of one hundred thousand
herring and large number of shad, reached
the Fish Wharf this morning, and we're quickly
sold to the packers. The quality vas very fine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

PERsoNAL,-The members of the LegiSla-
ture. from this city, and those from Loudoun
County, left here last night, in the steamer
Vanderbilt, for Richmond, via Aqua Creek.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11
SPECIAL Noe GGES.

S. DEALHAM's, 100, King street, is the
only place in this city where choice assortment
of YOUTHS BOYS AND CHfLDREN'S
GARMENTS, are to be found, in great variety
and at reasonable prices ap lO-2aWtl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

CANAL ARRIVALS Sixteen boats, direct
from Cumberland, with coal, arrived yesterday,
and six to-. day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11
BAND OF THIEVES. Within the past three
or four DAYS constables Edelin. Burnett and

BAND OF THIEVES. the past three
or four days constables Edelin,, Burnett and
Walsh have discovered in this city, and it's i'm
mediate nelghborhood, the existence Of reg
ularly organized band of thieves, composed al
most entirely of negroes who have come here
since the commencement of the war. Of this
band six, Robert Coleman, alias Smith, John
Turner John Green, Robert Palmer, alias
Mosey, Henry Tucker, and William Digs,
have been arrested, and are now confined in the
coTnty Jail awaiting further examination, at
which, it is thought information will be re-
ceived that will lead to the dispersion, if not
arrest and punishment of the entire gang
The organization has been in existence for sew
eral months, during which time many robberies
have been committed, but those which led to
the discovery OF the criminals were perpetrated
within the past two weeks, and were at Mr.,
John Hanes, on the Washington Turnpike; at
Mr. Edward Quinn corner of Oronoco and
St. Asaph streets at Mr. Robert McCuns
near the Bridge pump; aud at Mr.. Townsend
Fendall's, near the tunnel; accounts OF which
have already been published in the Gazette. -
Some OF the arrested parties have become so
much alarmed at the probable result Of their
vilaiuy that thinking TO benefit themselves by
eliminating others, they are making iull con-
fessions, and, from their statements, 1t appears
that the premises Of Mr. William Yeaton, on
Oronoco street, and Mr.. Edgar Snowdeu, on
Water street, and those OF many other residents
Of the city had been invaded and inspected
with reference to future visitation, and on
these visitatious, should Instructions be met
WITH ncans we're always on hand to remove
them, of whatever character they might be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

MAYOR LATFIAM-Thc following extract
is FROM the Richmond Examiner Of yesterday:
"Hcn Hugh Latham, Mayor Of Alexandria,
is In Richmond, for the purpose Of attending
the meeting Of the Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows, of Virginia. which conycncs to,day.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11
S Y + o l. 0 G /
IEE " Ole I'D lN'9L = i''-I ~ :.
At the wonderful revelations made by In
Great AStr0loEist,
MADAME II. \. PEEHIGO.

She reveals secrets no mortal ever knew. 0hG
restores to happiness those who, from doie!ui
events, catastrOphcs, crosses in love- loss Of re-
la!iors and friends, loss OF money, &c, nave Be
come Respondent. She brings together those
long separated, gives oimation concerning
absent friends or lovers. restores lost or stolen
property, tells you the business you are best
uua,iGcd to pur:nr. and in what you "ui be
most successful causes speedy marriages AnC
tells YOU the very day you viii marry, gives
voY the na!nc likeness and characteristics "l
The person. She reads your very thoughts, ana
by her almost supernatural powers inFeit; Iic
dark and hidden mysteries Of the iutUfc' T":"
the stars We see in the irmnmcnt'-lnc MAJ ~
stars that overcome or prcdomlhalr III the cI1'-
ierrAtiOn-frOm The aspects ana PoslLIci!9 o. ~
nanets and the fixed stars IN the heavens ~ tll
limo of birth she deduccs the future destiny o!
man Fail not to consult the greatest ASlrojo-
rst on earth. 1t costs you but q tribe, ana you
nav never again have favorable m Opp0rtu-
-,;ty, CONSTELLATION fee, with likeness and All
Jn:;rod Information, 81. Parties living at 4
distance can consult The M%dAmc by mail with
nnnal safety and satisfaction to themselves, rs II
in nerson \ fun and explicit chart, written
ont. with all inquiries answered and likeness
enclosed, sent by mail on receipt Of price above
mentioned The stricteSt secrecy will be main
tanned, and all correspondence returned or de-
stroyed References Of the highest order iur-
nished those desiring them. Write plainly Tho
day of the month and year in which you were
born, enclosing small lock Of hair: Agrees
MADAME II. A. PERRIGO,
ap1O.1y P. O. Drawer 293, Buffalo, n.
GIRO ,p -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

CHLoRoFoRM-A young lady died in Balti-
more last week from the effects OF taking
chloroform, which was administered to her by a
dentist, with the consent of a physician. This
is the third death from the same cause that we
have had to chronicle within few days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11
DIED.

On Sunday night, tho 9TH inst. after as, short
illness, Miss MARY LOUISA NAIEho, Oh
West River, Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

By J. II. PARROTT-AUCTIoSE
y EAL ESTATE OF JOHN WITHERS,
~ DECD. FOR SALE.AT PUBLIC AUC-
IlON. ALSO, CHESAPEAKE AND ONO
CANAL BONDS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11
r. IssOLUTION or CO-PARRTNERSHIP

This is to give notice that the co.partnershlP
heretofore existing between NJ. RUBEN ard
HENRY BLADDER, under the firm name OF
NJ. RUBEN & CO, is dissolved by mutual
consent The business will hereafter be con
Quoted by NJ RU BEN, at the same stand, NO.
30 Fairfax street, where he will have constantly
on hand a large assortment Of Second hand ware;
azs~ Highest cash price paid for RAG s. and
IRON, and for SECONDHAND CLOTHES
ap lists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11
IGOMAIUNIC.ATED.

In the Washington Items of News copied
in the Gazette from the National Inteligencer,
is a statement of the arrivals OF Fish, at the
Washington Fish Wharf,! / an sorry, how
ever, that they could not find sale in Washing
ton, as they had not purchasers enough in
that great city for $1,000 herring, and 10000
shad. They were after being hawkcd about in
Washington, to find purchasers, brought to
tlis city, aud all sold to one individual who had
them all sailed in few hours. | think in
very doubtful if they send any more 10 Wash
iugton. unless the Freedmans Bureau goes
into the sailing business at that port. 1t so, a
small quantity might be sold Yesterday 100,
600 herring landed here and $4,000 shad, and
were all sold in one hour, and salted by our
,,,,,oo,ons soltars NOSIRRAH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

READY-MADE CLOTHING. The subscrl-
Der, who has just returned from New l@rE,
with the largest and best selected stuck OF
READY-MADE CLOTHING ever offered IN
this market, is selling, at his store, No. lo6'
King street, good GREY SUITS, Of wool ma
terial, at IS; MELTON CLOTH SUITS, al
$780, and different kinds Of SATIN Ell SUITS
at So. So
Also, SUITS Of the FIN EST FRENCH
CASSIMERkS, made up in the very late. t
STYLES, such rs cannot be found in any other
store in the city, and at prices to conform with
the times, s. DEALHAM,
AZ S-2awtf No lG6, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11
CREIGHTON s. SON.
no. IS, KING ST,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

IMPLEMENTS
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, bELLON >
AnviIs. Nail Rods, Horse Shoes, Blister Stcc!
Files, Rasps. Shooting Tools &c. C22:nmia' :
Iron Beam Plough ut factory ? :iccs; C&s.jnG
for Titus Iron Plough kept OF hand; oash&
Doors, Blinds, &c, furnished to order Roofing
Felt, and Cement Percussion Gaps, Double
and Single Guns, Shot Pouches, PoWdcr TIaSks
So Wholesale and Retail Terms Cash. sGl-t:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

EIEsNING has. some beautiful Boy
Suits-,Jackes and Pants~-for eight dollars,
at his One Price Store, on the corner OF
Seventh street and Maryland avenue, Wash
inrtou D. C.. II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

GEORGETOWN MARKET, April 10 The offer
bushels White corn 1000 bushels yellow corn,
200 bushels rcd wheat 400 bbls family -four,
300 bbls extra, 500 bbls cut extra l15 bb5 super,
10 bbls fine Sales-2, TOO bushels white corn,
81 IA; 1000 bushels yellow corn, Sl.l5; 2U0
bushels red wheat, So No transactions; in
-four. The grain market is excited, and higher
prices may be anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

NJ REMEMBER THY INSURANCE IN THE
day time ere the night fire comcth and destroy
thv substance Then call on
SAMUEL H. JANNEY,
AGENT Fol. THE
ASSOCIATED FIRE INSURANCE,
AND THE UNION FIRE INSU RANCE COS
Of Baltimore Both Zip top companies
Office No. l45, King street. NH 5O-2A"5"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

A New York letter of yesterday says: The
slowness of trade here at home is having a
damaging influence on dry good Prices ofall
but the leading styles are very weak, with in
dications of q general break. Many Of the lead
ing houses are retailing foreign fabrics a. prices
below the actual cost Of transportation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11
HARDWARE, &c.

JAMES W. MALLS. THC&. EISHElLt 4.
flames W. MALLS s; CO..
HARDWARE MERCHANTS
And Dealers in all kinds Of
Blu = D / n G NJ 4 7 L | \, i 5
Such ~ Sashcs, Doors, Blinds, Moulding&,
Brackets, Potomac Lime, Cnlcned Plaster,
Hydraulic Cement, RoOGng-Fclt and Pitch,
Window Glass from GXS 20 32X4S. White Lead,
Paints. Oils, VarniShes, Paint Brushes, White
wash Brushes, Shoe Brushes, Lamps, Coal Oil,
and u general assortment Of Housekeeping
Goods.
Paints mixed and glass cut 10 order.
Particular attention paid to orders from the
country. lS7, KING STREET,
I'D BIT corner Columbus, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11
III & Rim II In = i u.
PORT OF ALEXANDRTA-APRIL II.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Express, Nichle, Baltimore, TO j..
Brodcrs Il Co.
Steamer WawNsct Gedncy, Cur,oman, to
Hooo IL Wcddcrburn.
Schr. Bliup Scaman, King, Georgetown
-four to T. A. Brewis Il Co and $ Hartley.
Schr. w. W Marcy, Champion, Washington,
10 American Coal Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

CHESAPEAKE SUGAR AND SYRUP
u rs bbls 3 Sugar; % bb!s Syrup from Ches'
apeake Refinery. ust received and for sale e BY
ap 9-lw HOOE Il WEDDEkBUEN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

Business was active at the Baltimore Stock
Board, yesterday. Gold advanced IS per ct on
the rate of previous day, closing at 1863, after
having sold up t, 1861 in the morning. Gov
declining to Der cent. The 1908 we're I'M
changed OfState stocks the Virginia register
ed Is were unusually active, but tTlt1e lower
towards the close City 6s were unGhanged =
There was some activity in Railroad bonds, and
Mining stocks were looking up.
Gold again advanced per cent yesterday. at
New York. Governments were, generally,
steady and unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11
nh15-2w6W

rgrHE SUBSCRIBER offers to rent for the en-
4 suing season the Fishing Shore, known us
the TENT Ian DING, the property Of the late
William Lylcs Persons desiring 70 rent Will
please apply ut once to w ARTil Uk TAI-
LOK, Alcxandria, Va, or TO FENDALL NJ AR
BURY, Administrator, 7. b. Post Oitlcc Prince
Georges county, sd. NH I3-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11
NOPARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

have admitted Mr.. J. ROBT. EDMONDS
to a partnership in the commission business
heretofore conducted by me. The style OF the
new firm will be w. \. SMOOT * co.
anll- ". \. SMOOT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

VIOR SALE-Two pair of A No |, French
A. BURR MILL STONES, three feet diane
ter, for sale very low by
ap lift Corner Royal and Wilkes streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11
CANAL COMMERCE..

THURSDAY, APRIL ll-ARHIyEp.
Boats John s. Fox, John w. Bacon. r. H.
Maydock. G. 4. Pearrc Alexander Ray, W..
W. Shepard, Robert Marshall John II. flatt,
Cumberland, coal to American Coal Company.
Boat George Mohler limestone TO Thomas
Smith.
Boat A. Wilson, coal TO Bait. & Hampshire
Coal Co.
DEPARTURES.
Boats \. Wul:h D. Stewart, 9. Dubois, II.
Fisk, John T. Fox A. Main. John W. Bacon,
by American Coal Company.
Boat George Mohler, by G. II. Knott.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

rrOR RENT 1.-Two STOKES under the Man
1 sion House Hotel also, DWELL NGtTa
HOUSES--two suitable foe large t@mi'ie: L4#4
or boarding houses, and others OF smaller cnr1-
city. And on Union street, convenient - the
railroad TWO LARGE YARDS, suitable for
the lumber coal, wood or plaster trade. I'm
nuire of JAMES GREEN,
iv5-tf So, Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

NTOTICE.-A report having been CIRCULATED
~ that had removed from this city, beg
leave to say. to my friends that l am still at
No. &C, Prince street, one door from Fairfnx,
where thov can always get an easy shave, and
have their hair cut in 4 style that cannot be eX-
rnllpd IaD 1l-3tl H. JACOBS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-11

We have opened this day about one hundred
and twenty-five "
PARASOLS AND UMBRELLAS
which, With our former stock. will make our as
sortmcnt very complete and dcsircnblc. we
buy without looking at our assortment IN this
limo. ROBEKI -. " COp'
an 10 No. 10, King street
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-03-16
The CmI,ivnsisa Of Hops.

Hops will grow on any soil that produces
good crops of wheat and corn; but require
heavy manuring and barnyard dung. First
spread it plentifully and pillow it in, and then a
top dressing will answer every third year cover
ed and worked in by cultivator. Put forkful
on each hill in the fall, as a winter protection
Set the vines from six to seven feet apart, in
rows both ways, 80 to cultivate each way and
when this is done early in the season, and well
done, it is not much labor to keep the vines free
from weeds. ...-..
Poles should be used for the hops TO run on as
the short stake and cord system is not good
one, the vines do not produce as large crops on
this system when they run up poles. But the
poles are expensive, from $15 TO 20 hundred,
Is feet long at least and from 800 to 800 are re-
pulsed for an acre.
The hop-growers Of Central New York use
cedar poles wholly. In the fall they are raised
when the hops are picked. stacked up in neat
workmanlike manner, some 30 or 40 in a stack,
with the extreme upper ends 80 interlocked that
no winds can blow them down. There is sci
ence in stacking hop poles that no man can mas
ter at first sight.
1t takes three years to get hop plantation in
full bearing; but there is more money made in
that than in other farm crops, Farmers who
grow hops are getting to be wealthy very fast,
the net profits being $500 TO $500 per acre in
most cases.-lRural American.)
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-03-16

Many people come to sudden deaths by using
cold drinks in hot weather. An exchange says
So long they can take a cold drink. majority
of the people care very little what they drink,
although physicians and sensible people are an
nually killed by too frequent or injudicious use
of cooling beverages during the heated term.
For the benefit Of our readers we recently ap-
piled tn an eminent physician for an opinion up
on the subject, and prescription that would
most readily meet the requirements of thirsty
people during the warm weather.
Ginger. said the doctor, | consider the very
best article, most easily procured and least ex-
pensive FOR Ill persons to employ. By its proper
use. they may have cold water in abundance, and
at the same time avoid most if not all the i'll
effects produced by the cooling denominations
great many people pour down their Threats in
hot weather Tell your readers, continued the
physician, to buy few ounces of powdered gin
ger, and every time they are thirsty let them
mix half p teaspoonful in the cold water they
desire To drink. II spoonful of sugar and mo-
iasses is added il will do no harm Extract of
ginger may also mployed by those who prefer
the article in that form. \ bottle of the extract
should be- placed near the pitcher or cooler, and
when people drink let them pour ;easpoonful
of the extract in their tumber before filing it
with water. For my use, said the doctor. pre-
fer the powdered article. because l believe it acts
more beneticially. In the West Indies this root
is considered one of the best preventives for the
summer complaints of the tropics, when it is
properly used.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-03-16
Potato Hug.

An Iowa farmer gives his experience with
the potato bug rs follows, in the last Prairie
FARMER:
From the remarks of Mr. Suel Foster in the
FARMER of the 26th of February one might
suppose il hopeless effort to raise potatoes in
the section of country infested with the potato
bag. ! perfectly agree with him that such is
the fact about towns and thckly settled sections
whore nine out of ten who plant will net protect
their crop But there are those 80 situated that
thew will have but few bugs to contend with
except Of their own raising: such have great
inducements at The present time TO raise potatoes
The bug has been in this section for the last five
years. vet potatoes are raised plentifullv. | will
give NV experience with potatoes last
| am located on the Missouri bottom one and
half miles from any settler The crop was
plan ed from the third to the twenty-eighth of
My \ few only of the first planting came up
before the rain Of the fifth of June, and owing
TO the drouth there were many skips in the rows
s. soon a. the first rows could be seen. the bugs
were found on nearly every plant "A days work
at this time before eggs are laidis equal To weeks
of work later They were picked closely. but
for the first week they increased After this eggs
were found. but the bugs decreased in number
with each picking.
4 small black winged, yellow bug appeared
soon after eggs were found and fed upon them
rendering valuable assistance. The good bug
was kindly treated. There We're scarcely any
bugs seen after the first OF July. but all that
were seen were destroyed.
The season was very unfavorable for the pota-
To- the yield being less than half what il was
last year and most kinds were small ard of poor
quality. Frost came before late va sties were
out If the blossom.
From the varieties cultivated las. season / am
more fully convinced than before t'lat the Early
Goodrich is the most profitable pots 20 To cultivate
and especially 80 in the dry climate of the north
west lis rapid growth and early maturity
makes it possible to secure a crop OF this variety
where the late kinds would be destroyed by the
bug