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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

JEWELRY AND SILVER PLATED WARE
Amber Sets, Cornett Sets, Jet Cross Sets,
White Gross Sets, New Style Bog Wood
Sets, 300 New Style Buttons. Studs, Rings,
Chains, Belett's Silver Plated Spoons and
Forks, for only ONE DOLLAR, at Priggs One
Dollar IeWery Store, No. 43S, Pennsylvania
avenue, near d street, Washington jeS-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

SMALL publications. for small farms
in this neigborhood are daily made, and persons
having such should inform Nlessrs. Johnston q
Lloyd of the fact, furnishing them with The
proper information 10 regard to the land, nc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

= CARRIAGE. -Mr. Kirby, had in market this
morning, some of the finest and largest cabba-
ges we have se%n the whole season. Mr.. John
Slater had his usual supply Of very fine cab
bapes, also.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

LONGEST DAY. ~ esterday was the longest
day in the year. Those in sickness, sorrow,
distress, and depression took note OF time,
and kaeso it.. The young and gay, and happy
thought it short.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

m- AN EXHIBITION, TABLEAUX AND FEs-
TIvAL, will be given by the pupils Of CLOVER
HILL School, at the residence Of Mrs. Emily
K. johnson. near Manassas Station, for the ben
eft of the Manassas Memorial Association, on
the night Of the Sd Of July; to commence ut s!
o'clock. Admission IS cents; Refreshments
extra We hope the undertaking will be en-.
couraged by a large audience.
Manassas Station ic 2O-eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

Union STREET. = The much need repairs to
Union street have at length been commenced,
and the hopeis entertained thatit will soon
be restored to its former useful and convenient
condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22
CIT EN- 8 /.

s. DEALHAM, LOG, King street, has just
returned from New York, with the largest
stock of LINEN AND SUMNER CASHMERE
CLOTHING, ever before brought to this narker.
lie u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

SICKNESS OF THE MAYOR. Mayor Latham
was suddenly attacked by sickness this morn
inc, while at his Office, and bad to be carried
home in hack.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

> REGISTRATION. The work of registration
will recommence in this city on Monday morn
ing next, when books Of registration will be
opered in the First and Fourth Wards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

WHITE LINEN Duck AND DRILLING SUITS.
for gentlemen at various prices, from SIS to SIS
per suit, at S. DEALHAM's, LOG, King street.
lie II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22
BYJ. H. PARROTT-AUcTloSEER
g--3S VALUABLE
E#sH REAL ESTATE At AUCTION,
Belonging to the Farmers Bank Of Virginia

G:z=s5 VALUABLE
E#sE. REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION.
iBeionging to the Farmers Bank Of Firgilia,
in AleXaadria.)
The undersigned trustees Wi! oiier At puoliic
sale, on the prc,niscs on MONDAY, June 9th,
1867 at II o clock d. m:
]. LOT Of GROUND, at the northwest in
tcrScctjon Of Water and Jefferson stS., l1G III
feet on Water street, and lZ5 D u feet Oh jet
tcrsOn street. NOR" or less.
q LOT OF GROUND, AT the northwest IN
ttrscction of Union and Wolfe streets, 10 feet
on Union and 100 feet on Wolfe street, more or
less.
5. LOT OF GROUND, al the northwest in
icrscction of Royal and Cameron streets, S.
81 2-l2 fee! on Royal, and 6S feet on Gamer Did
on street, more or lesa, with the BUILDINGS
thereon. -
4. One undivided third part ofSQUARE OF
GROUND, and the FOUNDRY BUILD 49,
ING thereon, bounded by Pitt St. Asaph, E::aIL
Wilkes and GibbOn streets, except lot or
parcel Of aid square, - feet on st. Asaph st
and running back lis 5-l2 feet, more or less.
s. One undivided third part Of HOUSE 50
and LOT south side Of King street, between LE:al
WASHINGTON and Columbus streets. Is ILL., It.
on King street, and running back, lOl feet,
more or less.
G. lot or GROUND, on the north side OF
Prince street. between Pitt and Royal, IS feet
ON Prince street and running back l4J feet,
more or less, with tue BANKING HOUSE G=a
thereon. with Stable, Ctrrage-hOusc Nc, Ii
on and the LOT OF GROUND adjoining the
Banking House lot in the rear, fronting on Pitt
street 81 feet, and in depth 81 feet more or less
The other two.thirds Of lots 4 and >, belong to
the Bank Of the Old Dominion and Exchange
Bank, will be offered for sale at the same time;
TERMS OF SALE:--One-iourth TO be paid
in cash, Of the lawful currency of the United
States Of America; the residue in equal install
mcnts, at 9, t .nd months, with legal interest
thereon from dizzy Of sale. For the deferred
payments negotiable promsSorY notes. P HSaD We
curitv, and deeds of trust on the pr@H%eEty viii
be required w ~ "WappTTpy
=. 81. Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

Gentlemen 10 want Of CLOTHING, will find
the best and the cheapest at S. pEALHAl's s,
JOG, King street lie II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

just received, 200 LINEN AND CAssr1ER1
Boys SUITS, at s. DEALHAM's, LOG, King
street. lie ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

rBICKAHOMINY BITTERS-Ths Great
~ Virginia Remedy for Chills and Fevers-
and as tonic and appetizer they have no su-
perior Price SHOPPER bottle.
For sale, wholesale and retail. by
JANNEY & CO.,
jel3 145, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

10000 Paper Collars, Cace and Imitation
Linen at a25 cents per box at
GE0RaE 8. RosENEAUM s,
my 80 ll9 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

just received fine assortment of Linen
Suits from So. to $3.50; also Summer Cas-
simere Suits at 5000, at
GEORGE S. ROsENRAUM's,
nv 80 ll9 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22
ArOTICE TO BUILDERS.

Committee, for building an Episcopal
Church at Rappahannocl Station, Fauquer
county, Va. desire to receive proposals, prompt
". for building the same. Apply TO the sub
scriber, who viii furnish plans and speciica-
lions. Il. II. DO " Mar,
Secretary Of Committee.
RappahannocL Station, je 2l-2aw4w
A UGUSTA SPRINGS ALUM WAIhK.-
n Just received, direct from the springs tw 1t
cases Augusta Springs Alum Water, in half
gallon bottles at 81 each. twenty-five cents
allowed for the return of the empty bottles 50
nv 81 Druggists l45 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22
By J. II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

THESApEAKE s. OHIO CANAL BONDS
y FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTlON.
On THURSDAY, the Both day OF May 1907,
nj II o'clock m , in front Of the Court House. IN
the city Of Ae%andria, Va, the undersigned,
rs Commissioners Of the Circuit Court OF Alex
andr. county, Va, under authority of g decree
entered at The February Special Term, 1867, Of
said Court, in the cause of the Board of Pnbic
Works Of Virginia. plaintiffs vs.: Seden, WIFI
ers Il Co., ct a.. defendants, will ollie" for sale,
~ < " Inrao nmo,lnt Of the BONDS OF THE
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL co.
Terms ofSulc So coo cash, residue on well
endorsed negotiable note ut sixmonths, bearing
interest JAMES NELSON.
). FERGUSON BEACH,
NH 2---e,,.s Commissioners.
Tic shove sale Is postponed TO THURSDAY,
August 1T. when it will take i.lace at - oclock
M, in front of the Mayors Office, Alexandria.
my 3l--cOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

POLICE REpoRr-MAYoR's OFFICE. Polly
McCuin and Alice Yenere, for disordery con
duct, were held in their own rec0gnizance LOT
the sum of $50 to appear next Thursday the
9th instant, for trial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

NTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 70 THE
IN ORANGE s. ALEXANDRIA RAIL
ROAD COMPANY, That application will be
made for the renewal Of the following lost or
,1nislad certificates of their stock, SC, issued to
Henry DaingerGeld, viz:
No. u, October g. 1885, for 20 shares preferred
stock No. POP, February q, 1852, for ~ shares
stock; No. $50, August e, 1853, for 10 shares
stock; No. 100, May l, 1855, for 500 dividend
scrip. w. ID. MAk6O'' ASe!'' ioi
lie l2-1aw9w] Adm'rs H. Daingerlield, deed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22
FOR SALE AND RENT

go WANTED TO RENT-A FURNISH
I:I ED ROUSE, for small family-n pleas
ant part Of AleXsndria-or apartments with
Kitchen Address, Box SEQ, P.0. je - 81
"a ROUSE AID LOT EuH SALE; The
LEI two story frame House and Lot, on the
sOuth side Of Wolfe street, between Washing
| and Columbus, will be sold bargain. The
aeh attached, in quiet and retired part of the
CITY, Apply to ROBT. j. SMITH, Attorney
for the owner. ie 13-eotf
<:ss :, r. Ft KENT-The NEABSCO MILLS
l:a PEOFhkII, consisting OF grist and saw
hi Is, lately put in repair millers house. COM
modlous store,house blacksmith shop and IL
acres of land, belonging to the estate of the late
r. Atkinson, decd, situated in Prince William
county, Va. midway between Occouuan and
Dumtrjes, near the telegraph road This is II
fine place for business. There is also Il post
office kept at the store. TO n good tenant the
EPpA HUNToH, Warrenton, Val or DR.. RICH
ARD WHEAT, Dumtries, Val or +. +. ATKIN-
SON, 273, Prince ST., Alexandria, Va Posses
sion given Immediately. le l-eotf
e. FOR RENT.-Two STORES under the
Ma Mansion House Hotel also, DWELLING
HOUSES-two suitable for large families,
or boarding houses, and others Of smaller capa-
city. And on Union street. convenient to tn"
railroad. TWO LARGE YARDS, suitable for
V1'j iUhi''ii ''1ii "o'hI VI P'HotCI tLnuH. I'',
quire of JAMES GREEN,
iyb-tr So, Prince street.
6=s FOR SALE.-Thc HOUSE, corner Of
A&II Prince and Henry streets, late the residence
OF Daniel Minor, decd, and now occupied by
Mr. Bright. address: Robl. Minor Falls
Church z. O., Fairfax CO., Va Albert G.
Minor, Alexandria, Va. je 3
nsa FOR RENT -WAREHOUSE No 3 at
AI the souLheAstCorner OF Union and King SIS,
ut present occupied by Mr.. r. II. Gemeny.-
Possession given on the LIST Of July next. APP
ply TO w, Il. IRWIN,
my 2Otf No. !, south Union street.
Sr., FOR ENT--The three-story BRICK
El#I STORE and DWELLING, on Royal, be-
tween King and Cameron streets, opposite the
market, 1T present occupied by j. Il. LarEm
Possession given on the 10Th June, instant. APP
ply to JOHN a. DIXON. CIV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

VALUABLE POTOMAC LAND FOR
7 SALE.-By virtue Ola decree Of the Cir
cult Court Of WcstmorelNnd county, Va, in the
suit Of Stuart, trustee, vs.. hInHer and others, -
proceed to sell, on the I'D DAY OF JULY;
1867. 81 the Court House, in Wcstmore!and
county, Va, At public auction. to the h!ghcSl
bidder, that wcll.known TRACT OF LAND,
in the decree mentioned, called
s'LON e W o Q ID. -
This fine estate lies in the county Of West
morclund, Immediately on tho Potomac, and IS
bounded on two sides b. that river AMI ropes
Creek. The tract contains upwards OF sixteen
hundred acres OF land, Il large portion 81 Inc
opcn land bein; fiat, and lying on he creek and
river. The Land is Of excellent quality, and
ADAPTED to ALL the staple crops Of the country
Navigation is At tho door, and OF easy access tor
the shipment o.! grain, timber, cord-Wood and
abound in crabs. fish and gId-lowl, in their re-
spcctvc scaSons.
There is growing upon the land al extensive
body Of pine chestnut, oak and locust timber,
which. owing to the Increased demand for tim
Der and fuel, add greatly to the value OF the eS-
tate.
The old mqnsiou was burnt some years ago,
but there are comfortable dwelling houses 4#5A
standing near the Old site in good repair. a4gEE4.
The prospect from this paint is beautiful. COM
handing "a view o: the river above and b"loT:
ana looking out Upnn tho shores Of Mary land
Tor many miles
''Longwood" is accessible b. steamboat fro"
landings 1t Curonuu and MGttoX Greeks: o"
tie Potomac, or Leed5:owN, tn the kappatlnn-
mock river.
i further desert ption Of this estate is deemcj
unnecessary. us any person wishing to purchase
will. no doubt. visit and examine the premises.
The title to this estate is unQuestionab}e.. Pr
vate offers will be received until the 10th dMyoi
July, and may be addressed 10 &. ", LEW Is,
esq, at Oak Grove Westmorcland county, w.,
O. to WI. l.. DOZIEK, Alexandria; but il
no. sold by that day, it will be sold ut public
auction, ut the time and place first mentioned
The tcsms viii DC liberal, AID made known
on the day OF sale.
Mar Edge Hill" KIM George CO, Va.
KIM Gnnrcr co lc 10 cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

60 WANTED TO RENT-A FURNISH
IsI ED ROUSE, for small family-in pleas
ant part Of Alexsndria-or apartments with
kitchen Address. Box 500, Pc. ie - 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22
. I S S. O T. q T o n

" LAWRENCE TOLSON,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER N
BAY, FLOUR AND FEED.
(IIiherty Hall No. 49, Cameron st.
The undersigned ig glad to inform his old
customers that though his loss occasioned SO re-
Gently by fire ha9 impeded his business 10 q
great ey tent, That he is now prepared, having
replaced the Implements that were consumed
to I'll any orders for articles in his line they may
need Il LAWRENCE TOI.SON,
IN 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

u sCYTHES, SNATHS RAKES, &c.
A full assortment Of goods in the above line
WA WARE, MECHANICS TOOLS, CUTLERY,
SC, &c, cheap for cash, at IS, King st.
n 12-lm J. r.. CREIGHTON 81 SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

MOLE Il CO.,
Il Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
CHINA, GLASS AND CROCKERY WARE,
CUTLERY AND PLATED WARE,
Coal Oil and Lamps, and housekeeping Articles,
275, Penn. av, bet 10th and 1lth ats , also,
BIG, FL street,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
AGENTS for the Union Coal Oil Company.
Crockery and Glass Ware sold wholesale to
the trade at Baltimore prices.
China, Croclery and Glass Ware rented to
Balls or parties on reasonable terms.
Washing ton, May eff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

JIRESH GRAINS,
L EVERY TUESDAY & FRIDAY,
At r. o RT N Il r. d T. w T. X
Price 10 cents per bushcI jc 20--1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

JSTATER COOLERS
w ICE CREAM FREEZ ERS /
PRESERVE JARS, &c.
Just received, at IS, King street. and for sale,
ut very low prices, an assortment of COOLERS,
2to gallons; plain and Patent Freezers, Patent
and Preserve Jars, .Japanned Toilet Sets, &c.
ie l2-lm j. II. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-06-22

j
Il BRICK Si
BRICKS !!
100000 BRICKS on hand and for sale low, for
cash, at E. FRANCIS'S BRICK KILN,
upper end Of Fairfax street,
near the Canal.
ms- Orders for all kinds of Brick Work
promptly attended to, if left at the Brick Yard,
or at my residence, Sc, south St. Assph street
ap 2-tf -
OOO TONS SOFT. BLUE WIN D 50 h
HUU PLASTER; 800 hbls Roctland Lime;
30 bbs prime Maine Potatoes daily expected
per schr. j. e. Smith, for sale by
lie l3-1w HOOE 81 WEDDERBURN.
PICKLES. bbls medium-szed Pickles, re-
L ceived o-day, and for sale by
ia 2l J. c. MILBURN.
TRESH RICE-4OO lbs just received per ex-
press and for sale by
ie "A A, j. FLEMING, No 8, King ST.
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my 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-10
THE CONSTITUTIONAL ,coNEENroN

THE SALT SPRINGS OF TIE STATE-THE JUDI
GARY ARTICLE.
ALBANY, Dec. 9.-The Convention met at
Mr.. BELL. Chairman Of the Committee SAT- and Salt
Springs. AIDE lengthy written report on that SUBJECT
The document recommends: First That the present
ned Second That the state should not become the sole
manufacturer Of salt Third Tn the salt springs should
be sold or otherwise disposed Of under certain restrlc
tions Fourth That the duty salt should be increased
to three cents per bushe The report concludes by recon-
intending the adoption of the following article:
The springs property sppuTiensni and contiguous iheo be-
Of eIcppt hereinafter provided and 80 ling as they remain We
gS or s f1S 'sS rent Or da Of not les. tSsa three
uhe provided hoEvsI nat such spnes Sa pGpS M S
pursuance special Of the Legislature apPsong Glowing ueh
sale JAMES A. BEL Cn ..a6 c - i,seH,, r
Sn and he sale Of the Springs and property I % 6 5SsA
The Evidence The Committee and rejection; upon h.
s have @ n to the t o11s2e S remove g s e
restraint against other disposition Of the SPRING by the Lta,ne
Mr.. CoMsToCK. from the same Committee gave notice
that he should make report ON the same SUBJECT at an
MT. MCDONALD also gave a like notice.
The consideration of the report Of the Committee on
the Judiciary resumed In Committee Oh the NhOie
The following sections were adopted IT., 4,
The the power to alter and requisite %.
ur proceedings IN las and equity they have heretofore
posG ~ N. cut ~ Appeas Of tbe Supreme Court at the General
hal air in review Of decision which he formerly participated
judges Of the Court Of Appeals and Se u'e Sd sss spe be
Of them for any elective except that Of Justice OF he Supreme
people "6 IS void They shall Ho power Of appointment
aoc os sIcsP; s,sa snS re IN. Supreme Cont
NAV Re ~ resolution Of both Houses Of 9s Legs
ns sG5f sTSD tSs members elected 70 The senate
Al oeh CeeIi srcoP sSS'e sps es and justices Of
The inferior Of record ma. BE- removed R b,
no remoa shall he made BY Of this section unless th. cause
eIs shall o n srr o5 @ ecny 81 The Complaint snst bin
shs have bad opportunity Of beng heard 10 s ose nc
Adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-10
MASSACHUSETTS.
vi ltlA1ahhfiiAt|isA hfNs
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. .
BosToN, Dec. 9.--Dr. n. X. ShurtleR was
chosen Mayor Of to-day, receiving $3.50 votes
against 1916 for Otis NorcrOss the present Republican
incumbent. The result for Aldermen and Councilman
cannot be known without the official count probably a
portion each ticket is elected Unusual interest Vas
manifested in the election, and heavy vote was thrown
In Charleston Mayor Hull reelected.
LYNN. Dee. 9.-Mayor Usher was reelected to-day by
247 majority.
LOWELL, Mass Dec 9-GeOrge L. Richardson was To-
day elected Mayor Of tliis city
WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 9.-Jhe Hon. James Il. Blake
was reelected Mayor To-day, with board OF Republican
Aldermen by 40 majority. The total vote was 4lS7.
Republican COuncilmen elected IN six ont Of eight
wards. Several hundred people, led by the National
Band marched 10 tho Mayors residence and were enter
tanned tins evening.
NEwBHRR TPoRT, Mass. Dec AT the election held in
this y to-day Nathaniel Pierce the Democratic candi
date, was elected Mayor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-10
MEXICO.
OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON TIE AVENGERS OF
81 q MAMMALIAN"

OFFICIAL, INFORMATION ON TIE AVENGERS OF
Do d. MAMMALIAN"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The President sent TO
the House to-day reply to the resolution passed on the
18th Of July last requesting him to communicate all in
formation received at the General Departments OF the
Governments touching the organization within or near
the territory of the United States of armed bodies OF men
for the purpose Of avengng the death OF the Archduke
Macmillan or Of interfering in Mexican affairs and what
departure Of such organized bodies for the purpose OF
carrying out such objects. Among the letters are two
from Senior Romero and iDclpsed TO him. dated New
York July last in which IL is stated the Fibuser Head
1uarters were at Baltimore. The object Of the busters
Tss PenSased IN With the against
our Government and some Of them have been connected
heretofore with similar lIbusterDg expeditions against
Cuba and Nicaragua Three persons pretended to be In
the confidence OF our Government and claimed that said
provided 1t could be carried on in such way as openly
not to infringe on the neutrality laws OF this country
July 17th says, az am pretty well satisfied
that the Mexican busering project Is entertained but
Closely On the 10th Of June the steamer Irene sailed for
some point in Cuba, via Havana think in connection
with the busterng project She cleared under British
Mr. seward, on the sd of July informed Mr. Romero
that the subject would receive the prompt attention OF
TSe Attorney General says no document Of any kind
referring to the subject matter OF the resolution Is on ME
Secretary welIes says he has no information on file,
Other than aaf T wss ~ stfsr y from nerso
in Baltimore. The following IS copy OF the letter;
BALTIMORE CITY, July II, 1857.
SIR Fibusterng is going on here by parties unknown
to- me. Yesterday some persons calea on Saps Whyat'
ter his vessel schooner but would not tell for what
purpose They to call again in day or two. Capt
Whyat offers hs vessel TO them for $4,000 cash. Very
WV HkRcoURT, late Acting Master, u 8. Navy.
To the Hon. Gideon Weles, Secretary OF the Navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-10
THE CONVENTIONS IN THE SOUTH.
VIRGINIA.
ADDRESSES BY GOV. PEIRPOINr AND GOV.
sMYTHE OF NEW -HAMPsHIRE-THE PAY OF

NlRGlNlA.
ADDRESSES BY GOV. PEIRPOINr AND GOV
sMYTHE OF NEW -HAMPsHIRE-THE PAY OF
MEMBERS - ~. !, -
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 9.-The Virginia Con.
venton this morning was visited by Cows PeirPoint OF
Virginia aud smythe Of NewHampshire Both addressed
the Conventions hoping that good ana wise
be framed which would make the state nappy anu pIos
porous Gov Snythe urged that members bear VITA .he
preiudces OF men and with each other and thought at
when the passions OF the present hour have co0ed All
would be well vote OF thanks to these gentlemen was
Tie Convention then went into the consideration OF the
reDort of the Committee giving t8 day 10 meinDers
Amendments putting 1t at $6 and day were deieateu
by a decided majority. , 30, L. .ho
After some discussion the "a per diem was LETT IN the
ordinance which was ordered TO be engrossed = ,
resolution was offered to appoint eOmlnltvee 70 III
ouire what cases OF Injustice have occurred IN tne al
reportthe OF remedyng the evils now exist
ng I'm the civil government. 1t opposed by messTs
Hunpicutt, Snead, and Others, and laid on the tape
Mr. Hunncutt offered resolution fer the appointment
of Committee to investigate the discharge OF persons
for voting the Republican ticket at the late eiecton ana
report some for relieving those thus discharged
An amendment offered TO this empowering the Legs
ature to make II misdemeanor to discharge person
for voting as he chooses. J.. a.
Another amendment offered to incorporate in the
Constitution an article DISTINGUISHING any person Who
discharges an emplOye account OF his vote AFTER
soe discussion the whole matter was laid on the table
The Convention adjourned. ~, g.. A.,
The CITY is full strangers TO attend the Convention
which meets on Wednesday. Senator Wilson OF Mass IS
expected 10 visit Richmond this week , .f..f Cd