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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

SECOND WARD RADICAL CLUE. "A meet
iug;of the Radical Club of the Second Ward
was held on Wednesday evening last, chow
many present is not statej, G. W. Dewitt in
the Chair .9C J. Burton, Secretary, and
prayer by Benjamin P. Blair A preamble
and res olutious were adopted, requesting John
HaWxhurst to use his best endeavors' to Sc
cure 10 the Constitution Of the State the prin-
cip!e ofImanhood suffrage, without regard to
race or color; for free schools to be supported
by tax on property for imposing the chief
amount of taxation on property and recon-
mending the tax laws Of Pennsylvania to the
careful consideration of the Convention, as
wise, just and beneficial. After a discussion
by Dewitt, Blair, Williams, Potter, and others,
these resolutions were unanimously passed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

POLICE REpoRr-MAYoR's OFFIcE:-A
colored man, from Washington, for using a
wagon and horses on the streets, without IL
cense, was fined and discharged.
Daniel Hopkins, colored for disorderly con-
duct last night, at Seaton's restaurant was
fined and discharged.
A young man, for selling goods TO merchants
by sample, contrary to law, was fined and dis
charged. =.
John Horseman, charged with forestalling,
was dismissed-the evidence not sustaining
the charge.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE Washington Tomas,
colored, for stealing dressed. hog from the
store cf Mr.. Frank Swaine, was committed to
jail for further examination.
Richard Hunt, from Prince William, arrest
ed without specific charges, was Immediately
released.
Nancy Minor colored, for threatening the
life of Sibby Jackson, also coored, was held III
security to keep the peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY. Pome
row has introduced into the Senate bill to in
corporate the Washington City Land and
Building Company, for the purchase Of lands,
houses, lots, leases and real estate generally
within the limits Of the District, and to have
power to act the same as an individual real es,
tate owner could The capital stock is fixed at
not less than 100000 or more than $1,000.
900, in shares of $500 each, payable in weekly
or monthly installments, as the board Of mana
gers may direct. E@ -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21
THE HOLIDAY p,
THE HOLIDAYS,
sJEAU LFuL GOODS
FJk THE HOLIDAYS,
-g ~ A T
.. 1sA FRENCH'S a
aBOOEnAND STATIONERY STORE,
No. 95, King street

rr"f~=~--,---N o. Do hlll 3 aLTeeL
Fine Morocco Bags, Writing De KS ok.
CANNON Boards, Work Boxes, Ladies' Com
prnions, Photograph Albums, Portmonaies
Prayer Books and Bibles. in the finest Veve,
Bindings; handsome edition of the Poets.
For the Little Folks we have q very large
and well selected stock of English and Ameri-
can Books, Beautiful in Illustration and I'm
exceptionable in Matter. ~ . :
Z Magic Fans, fine parlor amusement;
On Both Sides of the Sea story of the Com
monwealth and the Restoration, sequel to the
"Draytols and Davenants," by tina author o.
the Schouberg- Gotta Family-Sl.75.
Ecce Deus Homo, or the work and kingdom
of the Christ of Scripture-$1.50
81 Tell Jesus, Recollections of Emily Rosse-$l.
A Defence Of Virginia, ard through her OF
the South, by Prof. kobt l.. Dabney. DID,, OF
Virginia Price Sl50
No Thoroughfare, Dickens new Christmas
Story, 1Oc.
Lippincotts Magazine for January, 1868
first numb Der very handsome.
Daily receiving New Books.
81 dec Is G. E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

Vy7ANTED-1OOO cords of good CHESTN Ut
wv OAK BARK, for which we will pay Sl2
per cord, delivered at Alexandria on the cars OF
the Orange 81 Alexa. or Manassas Gap Il. r.. or
at the Tannery: Merchants OF others wishing
to contract with US for 100 or 200 cords, can do
50 by calling on US at our store No. 81 KING
street We have always on hand OAK and
HEMLOCK SOLE LEATHER, UPPER
LEATHER, of ali kinds, Harness, Bride an d
Skirting Leather, which we sell at the lowest
cash prices. We are paying the highest cash
prices for good BEEF HIDES, dry and green.
an Q-eOtf g. .. SMOOI = SON. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21
CHARL.ES W. GREEN,

CHARLES W. GREEN,
No 69, King street,
would announce that he has just openrd an ex-
tensive variety of articles suitable for .l
~ ~ HOLIDAY PRESENTS, III s.s
such as Ladies Work Boxes, Jewelry Boxes,
Writing Desks, Fancy Boxes, Travelling Bags,
Vases, China Ornaments, Match Safes. Watch
Stands Feather Brushes, Chess Men, Furniture
Sets, Port Monaes, Dolls of every description,
Slipper Patterns, &C., as well as many other ar
ticles suitable for the times, all of which will
be sold very low Call early and secure choice
N3- Wholesale trade furnished at Baltimore
nrinns dec ID :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

q FRIENDSHIP STEAM ENGINE. fair trial OF
the new steam fire engine of the Friendship
Fire Company was made this morning at the
foot of Duke street, on which occasion it work
ed beautifully, and to the entire satisfaction OF
oil who were present The city can now boast
Of two as excellent steam fire engines as can
be seen anywhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

The WINTER SoLsrIcE, With to day recurs
the winter solstice, and it will be the shortest
day of the year The sun is some thirty de,
glees south Of the Equator and, as the term
solstice indicates, will stand still, apparently,
for several days. After the twenty fifth inst.
the days will begin to lengthen and the nights
to grow shorter until the summer solstice,
which occurs on the Dist Of June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21
LOCAL NEWS.
sATURDAYEEVENING, DECEMBER 81.
Cnurch services 81, To-Morrow.

(. ~ u
christ CAurcA.-Services by the Rev. r. H:
MoKim pastor. at liam. and u p. m.gr q
grnce Church. -Service at IL q, M, and "a
m. by Rev. D. #. Sprigg. The pews in this
Church are free.
St. Paups.-seryice at II am. and 81 p. m.
St. Mary s-Service at Z and IL a. M, and
First Presbytegian.-Serm in the morning
and at night, by the Rev. Mr.. McCampbell.. m
Second Pres6yterian- Service in the morning
BY ths.Kev. Mr.. " an Lear, and at night by the
Rev. J.ET. Leftwich.
Methodist Episcopal Church South.--Sermon
in the morning and at night, by Rev Mt
Munsey.
Methodist Episcopal.-Sermon in the morning
and at night by Rev. Mr.. Wheeler
Methodist Protestant.-Services inthe morn
ing and at night, by Rev. Mr.. Jones.
BAPTIST Service in the morning and at night
by Rev. T.. j. Willis. -
Nllage Chapel Sermon morning and night
by Rev. Mr.. Hummer.
Alexandria Christian Association. General
PRAYER Meeting in the End Presb. Church, at
o'clock p. M, and every evening during the
eomirg g week in the Association 8 new room, Sc
cond floor of No. 90 King street, at o'clock.
A cordial welcome will be given to all who
will attend upon these means of grace. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21
A FINE STOCK OF
"A HOLIDAY PRESENTS,

A FINE STOCK OF .
"A HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
Just opened at the new store 10, King ST.,
such as Colognes, sLubin's and other Extracts,
Eau de Violet, beautiful perfume; fine as
sortment of Toilet Waters, Bendoline, almond
lotion, for identifying the skin, Hair Colorings
and Restoratves, Hair Oils, Pomsdes, Combs,
Hair, Nail Tooth Brushes, Pocket Books,
a new style of Card Cases, and variety of other
useful and fancy articles too numerous to men
ton. .... ......
Also, John Wyeth s. Bros's superior Flavor
ing Extracts, such as Peach, Almond, Vanilla.
Lemon also, Liquid Rennet for making pud-
dngs, etc; j. D. Whites and other Tooth Pow
ders Tooth Soap and Tooth Pastes. lso a
fine stock of Toilet and other Soaps. Call and
examine for yourself at the new Medicine and
Perfumerv Store, l20, King street, next door to
Mr. Clifford Shoe Sore.
dec l9-2w JULIUS DIENELT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

SLEET. The sleet on the railroads leading
to this city occasioned considerable ipconve-
nience to the passing trains yesterday. On
the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire
Railroad the trains had to be uncuppled in
going up the sleeper grades.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

The MARKET, this morning, was a full one.
We have no changes to notice in the prices OF
vegetables The Butchers had excellent meats
at previous rates Poultry abundant; turkeys
from 81 to So, according to size and quality !;
geese from 81 to 50; ducks from 81 to So per
pair. Butter is from 40 to so cts. per 10 TOR
fresh. Eggs; 35a4O cts. per dozen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21
GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

A@vg Fur tyRel Holiday I'D suPp P}RE5ENTs "'
consisting of Rosewood and Mahogany Desks
Port Folios, Photograph Albums, ia great va
riety. Diaries for 1853, Bibles at all prices
Prayer Books, more than fifty varieties; Gold
Pens and Pencils, Paint Boxes, Stereoscopes
and Views, Passepatout Frames, Pocket and
Needle Books, Standard Poets, Miscellaneous
Books ard Juvenile Books, in almost endless
variety; Ornaments for Christmas Trees, &c,
all of which will be sold at low prices.
doc 10 lw& ROBT BELL, 61 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21
The WEATHER has moderated very much
and to-day the snow and ice were both moving

New SroRE.-Dr. Julius Denelt has leased
and has had handsomely fitted up the room,
No. l2O, King street, for fancy, pcrfamery
and identifying store, and has placed it in
charge Of our young townsman, Mr.. Robert A.
Adam. A handsome store room is attractive,
and so is a handsome stock of good, but when
to both these alluring conditions, is added the
magnetic attraction of handsome man, free
will vanishes, and 50 by all the rules of logic
No. 100, King street, should be popular
store
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

GEORGETOWN has, taken up in earnest the
project for building the Loudoun aud Ham
shire branch. A resolution has passed the City
Couocil to solicit authority from Congress to
levy tax to meet the interest o. the required
bonds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

NOR RENT The building known as the
"DLD CUSTOM HOUSE." at the inter
sec ion Of King and Union streets, IN this CT y
will be offered for rent. for one year, from the
first day of January 1868 on Friday. the 9th
d.y Of December, instant at II o'cl'ck a. m,
at public auction, on the premises Rent pay
able quarterly in ADVANCE:
- ANDREW JAMESON,
dec1S-1W CO'le't'r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

Duck SHOOTING. Good sport was enjoyed
yesterday evening, by parties on the wharf at
the foot Of King street,in shooting wild ducks,
which were attracted to that locality by the
open water visible off that wharf Several
shutters were killed-al 10 fine order. Shoot
ing wild ducks from the wharves OF CONNER
cial CITY, is new wrinkle in sporting affairs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

PROPERTY SALE.-A lot Of ground on the
east side Of Pitt street, 80 feet front, 1l6 feet
deep, was sold this morning at public auction,
to Thomas Launon, for 1907, by S. Frguson
Beach, trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

MoNTHLrEs. George E. French, No.
95, King street, has received the January
numbers of Demorest's Ladies Magazine, and
LIE Bon Tou-both filled with cuts, engravings
and reading matter Of especial interest to the
In dies rs.,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

u. S. STEAMERS. y esterday morning the
steamers Penobscot and Gettysburg sailed from
the navy-yard 10 Washington for the West
India squadron. The Saco will leave for the
same squadron to-day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

HORSE THEFr-Mr. E. Fl. Delahay, living
at Cloud Mill, had valuable horse stolen
from him last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

Soup HoUsE.-The contributions to the city
charity soup house since the last report have
been y From Col S. P. Lee $50 lbs. OF beet
from Merger and Hopkins so lbs. bread; from
Joseph Chauncey, bushels of turnips; anc
from VIM. A. Moore S.. About one thousanc
persons were supplied with soup to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21
NITY HOT E L,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

" ALEAANDhlA, u.
VIM II. FRAN CIS............ ........ proprietor
VIM. S. KEMPER........ General Supt.
This popular and long established Hotel, uu-
der its new management, is now open for the
reception of guests; and travellers, who may
select it as temporary resting place, or those
choosing it as permanent home. Will nave nc
cause to regret their choice.
The rooms are well furnished and are kept
neat and clean the walters are polite and at
tentive and the table is supplied with all the
deicacies the market affords The Wines and
Liquors kept in the bar room are OF the mos
SUPERIOR grades Coaches are always IN attend,
ance to carry the guests of the house to and
from the railroad depots steamboat wharVes. OF
any part Of the city. novo
NICK-NACKS FOR THE LADIES, AT
N ANTE BELLUM PRICES:--Morocco
Writing Cases, Card Cases, Scrap ALBUMS, FIN
ger Brushes, Shell and Rubber Tuck COMBS,
Autograph Albums, Beautiful Ornaments
Pins for Head Dress. Shell and Rubber Side
Combs Morocco Bags, Silk and Thread Purses
Silver Wire Port Monaies, and many other ar
ticles not here named.
will also say to the ladies that Keep an as:
sortment of the incest NOTE, LETTER ano
BATH PAPER, ENVELOPES, PENS, Sc.
such as they use, all of which can be had a.
very reasonable rates Call and see fer your
selves, at the corner of King and Water streets
JOHN III. PARROTT,
Dealer in
doo7 R1ank Ro,ks Paper Stationery d Music
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. "A young man, from
nynchburg, brakeman on the Orange, Alex
andria and Manassas Railroad, attempted,
during a fit Of mental depression, to commit
suicide, last night, at his boarding house, in
this city, by taking laudanum. His condition
was discovered shortly after he had taken the
dose, and medical aid being at once resorted
to, he was rescued from impending death, and
will be Immediately carried to his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

- WArcH PREsENTAT1oN--Mr. Nat. hays,
the accomplished and popular master mac ,'
Of the Alexandra, Loudoun and Hampshire
Railroad, will be the recipient, tonight, at the
Phoenix Hall Restaurant, Of a magnificent gold
watch and chain, which will be presented to
], him ty the machinists employed at the work
I shops on that road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

BUILDERS HARD WARE, TABLE CUT
d LERY, &c. Bargains offered at IS, King
street, Alexandria, Va. -.
Our stock of Hardware, &C., being much too
large, at the present time, we will otter induce
hand Hunts Picks and Chopping Axes, which
we offer at less than factory prices. Call andsee
decd JOHN It CREIGHTON e son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL TRADE.

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL Trade
The Cumberland Civilian states that during
the present year 4l3 683 tons Of coal have been
transported over the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal. This shows an increase Of rs, 692 tons
over the shipments. OF 1866, and is 70, 900 tors
in excess of the shipments ofany previous year
since the opening of this channel. The same
paper states that s'the canal is now in excellent
working order, and every exertion will be mace
during the winter to make it still more secure
aga inst accidents. TIE Alexandria canal aque-
duct at Georgetown is being rapidly rebuilt,
and We see no reason why The season Of 1868
may not show still larger shipments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

CHRISTMAS GOODSl
~ CHRISTMAS GOODS!
NOTIONSl NOTIONSl
: FANCY GOODS, SC &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

~ WITNESS. In the Washington Criminal
/. Court, yesterday, Aholiab Sawyer, who gave
|! security to appear as witness in the case OF
Henry johnson, indicted for the murder OF
Thomas Smoot, was surrendered BY his surety,
and was ordered into commitment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

NOR THE LIDAYS.
We arc now prepared to offer TO the public
complete and carefully selected stock of
GROCERIES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
suitable for the approaching holidays, of which
we name in part ..... ...s
New Raisins, Chow Chow, a.-.. ..
g Currants Pic alili, - ....
Citron, American Pickles. .
Figs, English Sauces,
Gran berries Olives, .....
Preserved Ginger, Olive Oil, .r..
Soft Shell Almonds, Cox sSparkling Gelatine
Canned Fruits, Eecker's Fa.ina, r..
Brandy Peaches, Oswego Corn Starch,
Canned Lobsters, Bakers Chocolate
Sardines Frenchs Cocoa, 5
Pine Apple Cheese, sc &c &c. ... .... ..
We invite special attention to our large una
varied stock of .... .s-..
WINES And LIQUORS,
consisting of Madeira, sherry Aul Port Wines,
bottled and on druught; Blackberry Brandy,
Gin, Rum Brandy Pure Jamaica Spirits: Gen
uine Scotch Whi.keyi Baker" Thompson"
"Zciglcr," Family Ncctar,'' and other brand,
Of Whiskey, which, together with all ether ar
ticles cont,inel in fun stock Of choic, Family
Grocer S, will be sold at prices which cannot
fail to give satisfaction.
Goods delivered in any part Of the city free Of
charge AVERY u DAVIDSON,
dec l. 226. King St, cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

IN KING STREET. ~
BOOTS AND SHOES.
FALL STOCK.
We have now on hand large stock of La
DIES, GENTS, MISSES. Boys, YOUTHS
and CHlLDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES, of
every description, which have been recently
made, of the best quality and latest styles also
the country, to which we invite the special at
tentlon of country merchants, and 'armers in
want of good and relisble goods will do well to
call and examine before buying, as they will
be sold very cheap.
Mems Calf Double Sole Stitch Boots
g - Scotch Bottom Boots.
" Dress Boots
Heavy Kip Double Sole.
Grain.
" Calf Congress.
- Stitch Congress.
" Scotch Bottom Shoes
" Peg Balmorsis
. Heavy Kip Brogans.
" - Sewed
Ladies' Calf, Goat and Morocco Boots.
i" Glove, Kid, Congress and Polish D0ols,
Fine FINK Xii Heel Slippers
- Lasting and II rocco.
Misses CAT, Goat and Morocco B 'nt:
" In ting and Kid Polish
Chldrens GJat, Morocco, Lasting Cali ana
Glove Kid, Lace and Button Boots,
Boys, Youths and Children's Long Cali and
Kip.
Gents and Lalie3 Gum Over-Shoes
w. B. WADDEY,
sep IT ~ King street tlexsndria Va.
I HEILRNuN & BRO
sos. SEVENTH STREET,
(bSTWEEN D AND STREETS
WASHINGTON, D. c.
IRE SELLING
AMI MAKE TO ORDEk.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
FOR MEN LADIES. AND CHILDREN,
CHEApERTHANTH CHEAPEST,
AT WHOLESALE s. RETAIL
WASHINGTON, Jan. l2-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-21

ORE-H SAGE-Just received q 50 10 bale OF
fresh Sage, which we have had ground up
in the store. ready for use, and guarantee pure
and genuine; also. Thyme Summer o"Sory
'-i' !" o0' - - ~ JANNEY & CO.,
doc4 5@2@2 Druggists, 145, King street.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-09-25

from the line Of policy laid before the people,
and approved by the people, from Maine to
Ca ifornia, in last years elections, and with an
emphasis unparalleled in our political contests
As, however, poor Pierce and the Democratic
party were carried away to destruction by
their vanity and folly in consequence of their
great triumph of 1852 so the Republicans
appear to have concluded from their successes
of 1866 that their power had become too great
to be disputed and that they could do any
thing that pleased them.
A few little skirmishes have served not only
to remove this vain conceit but to satisfy the
party leaders that, as matters now stand before
the people, there is no reliance to be placed in
last years Republican maiorities of fifteen,
twenty, thirty, forty and fifty thousand, since,
by default, il you please, a California majority
of twenty thousand has been frittered away,
and a majority in Maine has been reduced from
twenty seven thousand to eleven thousand, on
a large total vote, in a single year. We hold
that such results ON both sides of the Continent
at the same time indicate the existence of some
general and pervading causes of Republican
apathy and Generalization, and general reao
ton in the drift of public opinion which fore
shadows the near approach of great political
revolution.
Personal quarrels and iealousies, restrictive
liquor laws and Sunday prohibitions of cider
and lager Eeer, will not serve as explanations
of these late Republican losses for it is appa-
rent that the same apathy prevails in the
party ranks in Pennsylvania and everywhere
else that has been developed from Connecticut
to Maryland. The true explanation lies in the
departure of Congress from the platform of
Southern reconstruction submitted to and
approved by the Northern States, and in the
substitution of the extreme radical programme
of universal negro suffrage and negro supre-
macy in the South. Hence the radical hue
and cry of impeachment against Andrew John
son meets with no encouraging responses from
the rank and file of the Republican party; and
hence the radical design of worrying General
Grant out of Johnson's Cabinet has signally
failed. Southern reconstruction, it is seen,
under the present laws of Congress, is sure
to place the control of ten or eleven of the
Southern States in the hands of the ignorant
and credulous blacks who but yesterday were
released from the darkness and degradation of
Southern slavery. Naturally enough, think
ing men, in looking to the probable con-
sequences of this startling revision of our
political system, recoil from the threatened
danger. Herein, we contend, lies the secret
of this reaction against the party in power;
and from Pennsylvania and Ohio we expect
in October some evidence upon the subject
which will satisfy Congress itself that, broad
as are the requirements of the revolution con-
nected with the abolition of slavery, it has
still its metes and boundaries, beyond which
it is dangerous to go.