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considerable although not relatively large the eastern
portion of the State previous years but pe contra
western Iowa has, with the of the Pacific road west
of Omaha and Council Bluffs received very great addition
to the farming community.
Jim Emmit of Waverly, Pike county, Ohio the conner
head candidate for the State Senate in his district IS the
whisky "nabob" of the Scoto Vaey-makes more corn
into whisky than any man in Ohio. He is wha says the
Marietta Register, of literary aainments and spells
the word Europe thus: U-r-p
The New York World publishes list showing the total
loss by hires IN the United States during the month of July
to have been 1925 00 and for the preceding six months
$23,830,000.
REMARKABLE SToRY.-In the American department at
Paris there is exhibition gold embroidery which
attracts universal admiration The richness of the material
and the elegance of the workmanship is unequaled 1t is
from an American lady, Her husband is New York pub
Usher He lives in great STYLE He has his fine house. dashing
teams and is emphacaly fast His wife is not allowed to
dwell under his roof She is elegant and accomplished
lady, whose fame breath Of suspicion has rested
But deserted and with provision made for her mante
ance she resolved to turn her accomplishments to good
account This lady called Madame Demorest, and told
her sory-exhbited her SKILL and found full employment
and fair compensation For years she has earned comfort
able subsistence and esteemed by all who know her. Kings
and queens bend her handwor in Paris with amra
on By little and little her story has leaked out and great
interest attached to it. With her needle and patient endur
ance she will make name in the world.
New Workers much shocked at the story that certain
prominent milk dealer allows the ladies of his family to
battle in the milk for the improvement of their compilations
before it is dispensed to customers Customers naturally
dislike to have the taken off the fluid in this way
Stewart the great dry goods merchant says ~ have
success because have conducted business from the first
basis of truth. Truth, truth" he added with emphasis
is the talismanc word and if have any earthly wish
desire greater than another is that in this respect my
example may be commended and followed by young men
entering into business and especially by young merchants
If Mr. Stewart such paragon of truth he processes
perhaps little of it would have been extended the
of his oppressed native country.
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-08-24
England.

LONDON, August 12-Midng ht-In the House of Lords
tonight the consideration of the Reform bill resumed
Earl Derby present. and moved that the House recede
from all of its amendments to the BILL except the provid
ing for the representation of minorte which had been
accepted by the House of Commons After long debate the
motion put and carried in favor of the Government
The London Saturday Review after asserting that the Reform
bill lately passed by Lord Derbys Government amounts to
revolution, goes to say that
~" is generally felt that the present position of the Eng
lsh monarchy is only that must be riddle to all
the nations of the earthwhch perhaps is but small matter
but is such is not calculated to postpone indefinitely
matters which nobody discuss and which few like
think about but which sure those coming days
of sitting up. 1t is not for themselves alone but Tor
their and their sons sons and above all for the ngh
nation for its honor and peace and dignity that English
sovereigns reign"
In speech in Parliament, Lord Derby gave the
following summary of the inqutes OF Lancaster Yarmouth
Tone and Regaehe four boroughs which have been DIS
franchlsed unfit TO return members to Parliament AL
Tones Ell 900 spent by rival candidates between
December 1862 and August 1865 principally in coruptlng
42l voters Out of 304 electors who voted IN 1862 exactly
onehaf scheduled having been guilty of bribery ana
In the whole borough there is scarcely single voter VINO
could be said to have exercised the right of voting IN an
independent manner In Yarmouth--a place which had
already been purified by the elimination OF the freeman
elemenout of 645 voters less than 528 scheduled
as having been guilty of bribery In Lancashire where there
are electors at the election Of 1865 the expenses OF the
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-08-24
Italy.

We learn from the Chicago Times Of Aug. H. that during
the late great convocation Of Catholic bishops Francis the
exkng of Naples held quite royal court in Rome He
the old regime 1t is said that large number of brigands
took part in the celebration and remarked for few
days brigandage almost entirely ceased.
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-08-24
France.

The fatal issues of the Mexican intervention continues to
expose the French Government powerful attacks from the
leading and organs of the Liberal Opposition The
speech of Theirs the history of the Intervention has been
followed by terrible exposition by Beryer, of the fnan
cering of the French Government in the bonds of the Next
empire The language of most of the papers
is exceedingly responding. They generally own with La
France that deplora6e end of the Mexican empire
for France immense misfortune and ireparable check"
but they insist that at the beginning of the Intervention there
hope for better result The Liberal papers
find it. of course easy to reply to such apologies; but the
press law prevents them from following up their victory
An old woman died lately at st. Killers, France who
supposed to be in very destitute condition Upon her boxes
being overhauled after her DEATH there discovered Sc
silk and stuff dresses, 80 shawls 10S night dresses 127
chemses, 20 flannel pecoas 48 towels 1OS pocket hand
kerchie "a pairs Of stockings quantity of print dresses
made up AZ ties and neckerche 60 nghtcaps "a shirts
"a aprons and % dress jackets Many of the articles
quite new.
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-08-24
Mexico.

The Mexican Consul in New York city has received let
ter from Gen. Berriozaba authorizing him deny the
thency of the savage letter foreigners attributed Gen
Escobedo.
Colonel Miguel Lopez the traitor afersellng Macmillan
and his generals went Puebla visit his wife His
ton decidedly cold His wife advanced to meet him
leading their little by the hand and addressed him thus
Sir here your cannot cut him in two take him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

pROCLA TION.
MAYORS OFFICE. !
ALExAEDRIA, Va.
The following named gentlemen having been
certified to me us having been elected to tho
Board Of Aldermen aud Common Council, Il
serve for the ensuing year, by Commissioners
appointed for that purpose, L certify
FOR FIRST w ARD.
A1DfRMAN-Ge George II Markell
l,oMNOE CoUNCIL.-~.I0seph HOPKINS Charles
/, NcaIc, William ). Moore, A. D. Wsrteld
FOB SECOND WARD.
a1nEpMAX.-~T a. BroWi:
COMMON COUNCIL.-Geo. II. Robinson, VIM
n Brown, Luther d. Harrison, George l..
IAN" FOR THIRD WARD.
A1nrRMAN--R. +. Prettymen.
i;n,,,oN COUNCIL-John l.amhdin, W. Hol-
orCImry j. B. Johnson, u. W. Clifford.
FOR FOURTH WARD. -
ALpERMAS-T. 3. Robertson
C;ouvoS COUNCIL j. B, Smoot, John Sum-
mers, J, w. Nails, H. 5. Martin.
49, Given under my hand and seal this 9Th
SEA-. day of March 1867:
(--) HUGH LATHAM, Mayor.
NH Cit
NOR SALE-l FEATHER BED, by
| NH THOS PERRY. .
HtHEESE.-5 boxes prime factory Cheese, for
Y sale by feb 27-tfl i. G. MlLBuRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

GEoRuETow$ FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKET
Market dul and quiet Prices unchanged.-
Sales Of Flour principally in small lots, to ba-
kers, for immediate use. No sales of Wheat
prices nominaly AS last quoted Corn in active
leInnnd stock very light, the receipts being in
very small lot Ivy wagon The prices are quo.
ted at 81 alI,. !fc for yellow and white
News from Western dcpots is not very en-
couraging as 10 he prospects Of the supply OF
four and wheat. The amount stored ut the de.
pots will probably be brought to market by the
first and second runs Of the produce boats, after
which the receipts will be OF small lots until the
succeeding harvest has ended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

The statute of Chief Justice Marshall, was
raised and placed on its pedestal, on the Wash
ington Monument, in Richmond, on Monday
last. 1t is fine work of art. The figure is en-.
veloped in judicial robes, and in the right arm
is clasped book upon which is written the
word "Justice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

The Richmond Examiner in publishing
Gov. Peirpoint's Message to the Legislature,
takes occasion " to protest against the mon
strous doctrine Of the right of conquest, as ap-
piled therein" We agree with the Examiner
in its protest. and in its opinion that the alore,
said doctrine is neither sound law nor sound
sense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

LENT Archbishop Spalding has issued the
following regulations for the observance Of Lent,
among the Roman Catholics i'll his diocese:
|. All the faithful who have completed their
twemty-tirst year are, unless legitlmatciy dis
pensed. bound TO observe the East of Lent.
.. They are to make one meal Il day, except
ing Sundays.
3. The meal allowed on fast days is not to be
taken till about noon.
/. At that meal if on Any day permission
should be granted for eating flesh, both flesh
and fish are not to be used at the same time,
even by way Of seasoning.
5. \ .,mall relre&hment, commonly called
collation., is allowed in tie evening no general
rule as to the quantity Of food permitted at
this Tine is or can be made But the practice
Of the most regular Christian Is, never To let il
exceed the fourth Of an ordinary Meal
&. The qnaliy Of food allowed 1T collation.
is, in this diocese, bread, butter, cheese, all
kinds Of fruits, salads, vegetables, and fish.
Milk and eggs arc prohibited.
7. General usage has made it lawful to drink
in the morning some warrn llquld--ls tea, cot
fee, or thin chocolate, made with water
=. Necessity and custom have authorized the
use of hog lard, instead OF butter, in prcpar-
ing fish, vegetables, &c.
T. The following persons are exempted from
the obligations Of fasting: Young persons I'M
der twenty-one years OF age, the sick, nursing
women, those VINO are obliged to do hard labor,
and all who, through weakness, cannot fast
without great prejudice to their health.
10. BY dsI ensation, the Use Of flesh meat
viii be allowed at any time on Sundays, and
once day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays,
and Saturdays, with The exception Of Holy
Thursday, anI the second and last Saturdays Of
Lent.
H. Persons dispensed from the obligation Of
fasting, on account OF tender or advanced age,
or hard labor, are not bound by the restriction
IF using meat only at one meal on days on
which lis use is granted by diapenSation. L.
Others dispensed from the fast for other
causes, az well as those who are obliged to
fast, are permitted to use meat only at one
meal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06
CLOTH HING DEA L i Z 5.
%
ARNOLD Il FIELD,
N ERCUAN ut TAILO

MERCHANT TAILORS, -.
Have removed from No 70 TO No. 81, hlnG
street, and resumed their old business, ~her"
they would be pleased to receive u call rom
their friends, or any enc in want OF :. suit Of
good clothes We have Oh hand ana arc re-
" CL:0THS, CASSIMERES, VEST Ntis'.
LINENS. DC,
which we will make to order, very low l'F the
next two months, especially.
We propose to continue our ,,,,,,,,,>r,r
GENTS FURNISHING DEPAkIM hN l.
where you will always find the latest styles
We will furnish
w II 1T! 5 II / )
as cheap rs they can be had ut retail IN fni" +
dephia Warranted to fit and wear we'll CHi
and see us, at No. 49, King St., , door, %eS' 4"
R0val uEG Ill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

The Tenure Of office" bill, aS it Is called
vetoed by the President, but passed. over his
yeto-though = very important one. and
affecting an importan! change in the Executive
department OF the government, scarcely re-
ccivcs any attention in consequence CT The mag
nitude and importance Of other matters now
pressing upon the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

The State Department, yesterday, ordered
the immediate official publication OF the Mill
tary Force Act Even if there were no other
reasons to prevent the operation OF the law az
the municipal election in this place, yesterday,
it is difficult to see on what grounds lis proys-
ions can be enforced in advance Of its Official
promulgation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06
z U R 0 P E .
LATEST BY ATLANTIC CABLE.

Our advices by the cable are to yesterday.
The Eastern question is becoming more COM
pcated. Dispatches have been received at
Vienna which indicate that a general uprising
of the Christians throughout the Turkish EN-
pire is feared The rumored capture Of the
Fenian leader O. Common turns QUITO have been
untrue.
The Duke of Richmond has declined to take
the portfolio OF Colonial Secretary and it has
since been rendered to the Duke of Buckng-
ham, who has accepted it. The Derby Minis
try las promised that the provisions Of the new
Reform bill shall be of 4 liberal character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

Mr. Cameron, the new Senator from Penn
sylvania, was serenaded at Willard 5, in Wash
ington, on Monday night, and made speech,
in which he rejoiced that the subject of States
rights was forever dead and buried, and de
carsd that if the President had been wise
man he would have signed the military recon
strnction bill!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

Au effort will be made by 8 portion OF the
Radical party to have this short session OF
Congress. 1t is said that the Impeachment
business is to be pressed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Sumner gave
notice ''of bill to guarantee republican form
OF government in the lately rebellious States ;
also, Of a bill to prescribe form of oath to sus
tain republican form Of government"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

FROM R1cHMoND.-The Washington 60, COR
respondent Of the ; Bm91 T SuG b ss the
Ma Of Virginia are largely opposed to reorgFani-
zotioD under the provisions Of the military force
bin. 1t is learned from Richmond that large
proportion, although not majority OF the LIZ
eislature is in favor Of proceeding to the worn
Of reconstruction liz accordance with the re- re
ouirements of the bill, but the people arc DC.
messed and rather disposed merely to accept
the Situation as an inevitable consequence Oh
their prostratc condition. They do notapn:ear
to believe that even the force bill Is finally;
In Richmond the greathest apathy, prevails anu
business is suffering the utmost depression
They have no incentive to add to their re
sources, as it is the universal opinion That ere
long the threats of Stevens and the other OK
trcnlists will be carried out, and the remorst
less work of Wholesale coniscatlon Will COM
mencc. That the screw is TO be turned more
firmly than ever we have Indications from mr.
Summers notice in the Senate to-day or his
projected bills declaratory OF republican lofll'
of government in the rebel States and to pre-
scribe L new oath.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

REMARKS We havcno change to note in cur
list Of quotations since last report. Business has
been dull, owing to the weather, elections, dis
turbcd state Of political alairs &c Flour and
Grain are quiet. Provisions dull. Groceries
inactive. Butter in better supply. Eggs tend
ING duwnwurds Dressed Hogs S9@Sl0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

A bill has passed both houses of the Legisla-
tare of West Virginia, reyokeng the charter o
the town of Harper Ferry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

The Iynchburg News thinks that the people
Of Virginia ought SO to act, in the crisis now
upon them, as that, if the reorganization under
the Military bill is forced upon them. they will
at least, have the satisfaction of knowing, that
it was not by any act of their $ that the wrong
was accomplished, and that they did not give
ling aid to the injustice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06
MARINE LIST.
PORT OF ALEXANDkIA-MAECH

SAILED.
Steamer Columbia, Hurpcr, Baltimore, by 3.
Wheat.
Steamer kcnebcr, Wilson, Baltimore, by
!. Broders & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

The iune.. III of the late Rev Nr. kinckle OF
the E',,,lscopal Church, in Isnclburg. took
r!n.ace on Monday: Revs McssrS. Pcndleton,
of Bedford Wharton, of Liberty, and q. "A.
Smith, of Alexandria, officiating At the
grave touching addresses were made by Rev.
Mr.. Dodge, Of the Baptist Church, Rev. Mr..
Edwards, of the Methodist Episcopal, and
Rev MIR. Mitchell, Of the Presbyterian Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06
MI &c Y RIC 50 \ 7!
THE GREATEST

T(IE GREATEST
DISCOVERY OF THE AGE!
Nina ,,,nnnr 1ohorsn1 Cl0tha. Sawed h., u.ine,
'''''' nORRINS, EI,ECTRIC SOAP
bosrd S@ ~ 5S3 81 and BY
its use enid can u" the washing I'll q 'AT&1
l"4illy' ,,,h;., ..,a ulI
II HHhe@ the n'u1 ~. n'''t W. io
not lhJuiF9 me lio:I Hr''''' r ItJ fG[T
ie Aft - md ~, King Il.
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OOBEEI Il. NOOD,
n Would call attention to his large ana
desirable stock or Donr
nov, in Store, and 70 which We will be making
additions from the newest and most choice goods
Of the season.
Dealers arc requested to call and examine our
"S Wa T-G Ein strr 9r door, FROM WASH
', s u.s. ', 0rn,rn G. a1nvnnIr Kali
-, rnST DO Office ice, "'','>,' -
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100000 BRICKS on hand and for sMlclo for
CASH Vt Il. FRAN CIo > b "a ~ hliL
upper Gnu VI / ''a .|'f ~ G ,,'
N.Y. orL.r. G,r III kinds Of EricL Worii
u.s. EFuerS i"' an N IN, 81 ,ho pn;|l, Wa
promptly atr'loed Co. !" leIt ~ t''e nfirh a. ~
Or ~ my rcS'uehco' 3D. 'o"VH d. AsSlH '''e cut
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06
ORDER FROM THE FREEDMEN BUREAU. -

ORDER FROM THE FREEDMEN BUREAU
General D. O. Howard, Superintendent of the
Freedmen's Bureau, has issued a circular an,
nouncing that the appropriation OF $25, 900
made by Congress for the relief OF destitute
citizens of the District of Columbia, has been
expended, and no further aid from that source
can be expected The circular further states
that an erroneous impression is prevalent
among the freed people Of this District, that a
further appropriation by Congress has been
made for their relief Officers and agents are
directed to inform the freedmen that no such
appropriation has been made.
The Bureau has established employment
Offices ut the following places in the District,
viz: In Washington, ut Wisewell Barracks,
corner Of Seventh and 0 streets; East Capt.
tol Street Barracks, Capitol Hill; No. %94
North Capitol Street; corner OF SeVen ecnth
and streets; and at Alexandria and Freed
mems Village, Virginia. The demand tor
labor coming from branch Offices III the North,
and from all parts OF the country, IS so great
that every unemployed person can be provided
with suitable situation.
All able-bodied freed people who apply to the
Bureau in this District for either food, fuel,
clothing, or other Government aid, will there
fore be offered employment, as soon as plactl
cable, where they will receive fair wages, and
kind treatment. Upon their acceptance of
such situations their immediate necessities may
be supplied. Such persons as refuse Offered
employment will not thereafter be furnished
any Government aid whatever. -Nnt. Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

CONGRESS. In the Senate, yesterday, Iomt
resolution was introduced to present he
thanks Of Congress to George Peabody for his
generous donation to promote the cause OF cd
uraton in the South, and proposing to present
him with gold medal The resolution was
laid over until after the appointment Of the
usual cplnm.lees Several bills were miro
duced and referred.
The House elected NJ c. Ordway, sergeant
at-arms, Charles E. Lippincott doorkeeper,
aud William S. King postmaster Rev. Dr.
Boyntou WAS re elected chaplain. The Dele
gates from The Territories Of Idaho, Arizona
and Dakota were sworn in. Certain papers re-
lating to the contested election case OF Stewart
versus Phelps, Of Maryland were presented
and referred TO the committee Oh elections,
after which the members proceeded TO draw
Tor seats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

fla Convention IL to be called III Virginia,
the Richmond Times Thinks that it should he
called by the military commander OF the State
or "Injlric!;' and if he declines, the Tlmea al.
eurA that the Legislator" should take steps &c
prevent the call from being made by those lie"
white men in the State, who are now eng
neering' the colored population 10 suit then
own views and purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06
DOBERT u. WOOD,

ID RI G ks
ID 3 RI l. X ) !!
KSI!!
800. 90 BRICKS Oh hand and for sale low, for
cash, III T. FRANCIS'S BRICK KILN,
upper end Of Fairfax street.
near the Canal.
&es- Orders for Ill kinds Of Brick Work
promptly attended TO- if left ut the Brick Yard,
or at my residence, So, south St. AsHph street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

ANNUAL METHODIST CONFERENCE. No
fewer than three Methodist Episcopal Annual
Conferences begin their sessions in this city to-
day, whilst the Methodist Protestant and East
BaltimoreC Conferences will convene on the 9Th
instant the former in this city and the latter
in Frederick. The Baltimore NJ. +. Confer
epce will hold its sessions, beginning this
morning, at the Entaw Street Church, presided
over by Bishop Kingsley, who will also preside
at the one next week in Frederick. The Epis-
copa Methodist Conference will commerce
this morning at Trinity Church, Bishop Pierce
or Bishop Doggett presiding. The sessions Of
these bodies, it is believed, will continue Tor
six days, and will be attended by ministers with
in tue Jurisdiction of the conferences, as we'll
as their families The Washington Confer
ence, composed Of the ministers of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church in Maryland and
the District Of Columbia, also meets this morn
ing at Sharp Street NJ. e. Church. the delibe-
rations being directed by Bishop Simpson,
Bait San.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

The Albany Argus say: "When ltal y alb
sortel Ycnetia, when Prussia took to itself
Hanover, they assumed the debts Of the eXtin-
guishr,l States virginia, the Carolina3, and
other States had debts before the war, which
are still obligatory uron them. Are they TO be
rrnu1i,tr,li'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06
RAILR 0&D MEETIEcc
j. Ii. EELn 1

E-g~ The transfer books will be clo....I. '. H.
the 18th Of March, until the udjourninn1r -, $50; d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-03-06

4 gentleman writing from Fortress Monroe
to the Baltimore Gazette, denies the story oil
Gen. Miles have received rcmilIanccs for Mr..
Jefferson Davis, To The amount Of SD 900; anu
states that thc restrictions upon Nlr. Davis ;
+pomlrncc have not been removed
GOLD.
NEw YORK, March j.--God to-day, 49,.