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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-12
DESIRABLE PROPERTY

E$i FOE SALE LOW:
A two-story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
and LOT OF GROUND, on the east side of
Water street, between XII and Prince streets,
the residence of the late George Snyder. The
lot has front of A feet II inches on Water ST.,
and depth of Y feet.
AZ, on the west side of Water street n feet in.
north of Duke street The lots front on Water
street 164 feet each, and run back SO feet in.
Apply to W. C.YEATON. Attorney for owner.
a1lp 2-aotf -
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WArcH HoUsE There was but. one lodger
at the watch house last night, and he hailed
|ifom abroad. As be had been furnished with
quarters once, before. he was this. morning or
fdered to leave the city. !.
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REJECTED. The Senate Of the United
plates, IN Executive session, yesterday, reject
ea the nomination Of j. u. johnson, Of this
y,stobe Marshal Of the DistrictSof Virginia.
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PATENTTo, ALExANDRIANs.-Afal full descrip-
ton Of the valuable invention for which a, pa
tent has been issued to Messls. Washington
Blythe, General Superintendent, and Nathaniel
Hays, Master Machinist, Of the Alexandria,,
sLoudoun and Hampshire Railroad, will be.
publishedin the Gazette as soon as the neces-
sary papers are executed. 12
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LEGAL DECISION. In the U. S. Circuit
Court, now in session in Richmond, Judge
Underwood presiding, yesterday, the case OF
Samuel Ayres, Son & Co., of New York, vs..
). NJ Walker, Of Alexandria, was called. =
The jury, without leaving their seats returned
ayerdct for the plaintiffs, and assessed dana,
.ges at $lO,4I3 43. ssls: -: . - -.
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nj O. T I @ E. 80 .'. a..
IN e A. II. MOTT g co.

M o I Q Il. ~
" A. d. MOTT s. co.
HAVE Just received and are constantly receiving
from the manu- facturers, large stock Of llkinds
of goods kept in frst-class HOUSE FUR
NISHING ESTABLISHMENT ALSO BAS-
KETS, BROOMSI BRUSHES. DOOR MATS,
WOODEN. BRITANNIA, PLATED AND
fully invite the attention of merchants and the
public Mr.. VERNON W. ASHBY Qate with
K. L. WOODY having associated himself with
the above firm, would be pleased to see. his
friends at No. 5, North Fairfax ST., Alexandria.
ANDREW II. MOTT Richmond.
BERTRAND S. ASHBY, Fauquier.
an 8-3m -.--
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REMARKs.-The market this morning was less
active In Flour no change. There was lin.
tied demand for Wheat, but the offerings were
light, and there was no white. We note sales
of 800 bushels red at 230 for Inferior and 263
good Rye in light supply with a fair enquiry,
and all offered was taken at 150 Corn was less
active, there being fewer buyers on the market,
and prices are not so firm. We, note sales OF
white at ITO; mixed at l08 for damp, and ITO for
good dry yellow lis. The offerings reached
$500 bushels Oats are scarce, and prices with.
out change. Dressed Hogs and Poultry in very
limited supply and good demand. Butter and
Eggs wanted and prices frmer. ~.
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PUBLIC GOOD OUR ONLY AIM" -
g ECOND&AN NUAL BALL -
- OFsTHE HYDRAU LION
3 STEAM FIRE COMPANY, AT THE
80. ~, ASSEMBLY ROOMS, s14z
On Friday evening, February Il, 1868 g

. 1t will be remembered that every available
facility will be offered to make this one Of the
most agreeable aud entertaining occasions, of
the season .j.t I. z. ~ .s-&1g}E -
Master of Ceremonies n. Smith.
Floor Manageable A. Field
Assstants-A. C. Kell, Thomas Hoy, j. 81.
Young EsE;s3.2 3tzlfo~ 1s& a.-@2 10y
Z Reception Conlmittee--H Hugh Latham,
Capt. George g. Wilmington, Hiram Webster,
Benz. Barton, Capt James Nd Stewart, Richard
Purcell, Henry Strauss. 5Eal: %lr.-3-
"a Committee of Arrangements JAS p. Shrakes,
DE-. Buckley JOHNNY: Horsmsn, M. B. Har-
low, George Bennett. ~ e 80 5-:.. ~
Prof. COOKS STRING BAND has boen en-
gagged for the occasion. ,,-rr-sr
Z Tickets, 81; Refreshments furnished -~-
The Committee reserve to: themselves the
rightto eject any improper person from the
hail. ~ a4a1gas3. jan10-eotd
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
u OF HOUSE AND LOTS,
IN ALEXANDRIA.


Under authority of decree of the County
Court for Alexandria county, rendered on the
9th of May, 1866, in the suit of James K. Plant
and wife against William A. Bowie and others,
the undersigned, appointed Commissioners for
the purpose. will sell, by auction, at the prem
ises, on WEDNESDAY, the 4th day of March,
1868, at II o'clock a. M. the following proper
ty of which Elizabeth Cohagen, died seized, in
the city of Alexandria, to wit:
l. TWO-STORY BRICK DIV ELM
HOUSE and LOT OF GROUND, on the east
side of Patrick street, between Prince and Duke
St., opposite Grace Church. The lot is q feet
inches in 'front.' and 100 feet Deep to court
46 feet 10 inches wide.
g. A LOT on the northeast corner Of Duke
and Patrick Streets 81 feet 81 inches on Duke,
and 80 feet on Patrick st.. to said 70 feet alley.
g. A LOT adjoining No. on the east, and of
the Same front and depth and binding on said
alley.
4. Also, rent charge Of $2l. &c per annum. is
suing out Of r. Williams lot adjoining No.
on the east. ...-.
TERMS-One-third of the purchase money
to be paid down on the day of sale, and the -es-
idue in two equal instalments at three and six
months from that day, with interest," to be Sc
cured by the bonds of the purchasers and re
tention of tho title until the deferred payments
shall be made. All conveyances and revenue
stamps at the cost of the purchasers.
:. r. JOHNSTON.
l.. B. TAYLOR:
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In Georgetown, D. G.. on the 9Th instant, /
the Rev. D. A. Shermer. Mr.. GEO. T. BYN(
of the above place, to Miss SARAH A. YVES
TON, of Fairfax county, Va. ..H -.-n- 81
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RAILROAD LINES.
WASHINGTON, ALExA. & GEORGETOWN B.

A o. gN $50
ON AND AFTER TUESDAY, JAN. .2lst,
" 1868, and until further notice, Local Pas
.senger Trains will run between WASHING
TON and ALEXANDRIA as follows: r6I
LEAVE ALExANDRIA, from fro d the corner ae9
a. M, and 100, 800 and 5:10a p. M, and from
corner of Duke and Henry streets, at7:35 p. m.
y LEAVE WASHINGTON, from Mary land
Avenue Depot, at 700, 800 and HOO a: M. and
200, 400, 600 and 8:45 p: N: 5g
LEAVE WASHINGTON, from Maryland
Avenue Depot, at sos q: m. -24
1E&12:" - o. A.STEVENS, Gen. Supt.
- W. j. PHELPS, Gen. Manager. liza 20-tf
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nj o T G E
~ Alexandria, January II, 1863.
The undersigned have this day entered into
q copartnership under the firm name of
ALBERT r. SKINNER q CO.,
for the purpose Of carrying on a general
COMMISSION BUSINESS,
at Nos. 10 and II, south Union street.
ALBERT T. SKIM Err.
ian l5-lm j. N. HARPER.
BRANCH OFFICE
VXTALTER 4. WOOD MOVING
w AND REAPING MACHINE CO.,
Manufacturers Of
Woods Prize Mowers.
- Self-Rake Keepers
" I" Self Rake Reapers and Mower4.
" g Mandrake Keepers.
The above machines were awarded three
Gold Medals ut the Paris Exposition. ana the
inventor, Walter a. Wood, received the grand
Gold Cross of the Legion of Honor from the
hands of the Emperor NAPOLEON.
ALBERT II. SKINNER y CO.,
General Agents,
inn lift 10 and II, south Union ct.
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Fairfax CO.. il 3D. law4W
WAREHOUSE FOR SALE.

w
The subscriber offers for sale tho WARE
HOUSE and LOT, No. s. situated on the south
side of Prime street. and binding upon the
dock at the foot Of said street. the property Of
4. r. Fowle esq. Ii not previously sold a.
private sale, it will be otfereI for sale. at pub
lie auction on MONDAY, lheId day o March,
1868, in front Of the Mayors Office, ut II u. H.
TERMS ,ne-thrd cash and the residue in
six and twelve months
LAWRENCE B TAYLOR,
jar 22-td Attorney st Law.
PLENDiD PROPERTY FOR SALE OR
= RENT-Thn ROSE HILL ESTATE, the
property of tho late Maynadier Mason, four and
y half miles from Alexa. containing TfREE
HUNDRED AND ALITY 4 CRES. with fine
improvements, consisting If Mansion House, Gss
Barns, Stables, Granary, Servants Houses: e.
&c &c. The grounds are beautifully laid on,
ana the view the most extensive known. The
land is in the highest state Of cultivation, Three
Orchards Of choice fruit on it, making it, in oil,
the most desirable property in market. If not
sold or rented privately before, it VII Do oner-
ed for SALE at public auction, on MONDAY,
the I'd day of Nj arch, 1868, at II O'Clock m, in
front OF the May or's Office, in the city OF Alex
andria Possession given immediately. For par
:culars, inquire of l.. B. TAI LOR, Attorney At
Law Alexandria. Va, or of tho undersigned
at Haymaraos. Prince William CO, Va.
Il F. MASON, Executor
Fairfax co., jan l1-eots mat. Int!
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ALExa., LoUD0UN AND HAMPSHIRE R. r.
E@WW# M H - - -
NEW ARIA NGEMENT,

sei s.Es.G NEW ARRANGEMENT,
BEGINNING MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1856.
Leave Alexandria daily, except Sundays at 8
a. M, for, Leesburg, retur- ag leave Lees
burg at 1915 p. m.
CONNECTING at Leesburg with Peacocks Line OF
Firstclass Coaches, which leave Leesburg on
|, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, for Ham
/ ilton, Furcellville Snickersville, Berryville,
|, Winchester and Capon Springs returning
+ leaving Winchester on Mondays, W ednes-
|: days and Fridays. Z
Leaves Leesburg for Middleburg, on Mondays,
+ Wednesdays and Fridays, on the arrival OF
Z the railroad train from Alexandria, and ar
s rives at Middleburg at p. m.
Leaves Middleburg Tuesdays, Thursdays and
! Saturdays, at I 8. M, and arrives at Lees.
I burg at II ~. and (per railroadl arrives at
Alexandria at p! NJ, In ample time tor
: Washington and Baltimore the same day.
From and after juno 8, the coaches will run
daily from Winchester to Capon Springs
d FARE:
ee FROM ALEXANDRIA TO
Leesburg. ..........$20O Capon Springs....:S7. %
PurcellViiie .:....: 90 Aide .... ......... 275
Berryyille. ..... 4 so Middleburg. ......... 20
Winchester. .... 500 y;szf 2E'
Goods per New YORK. Philadelphia and Bal
timore steam lines, and Adams Express, to
care of r. H. Havenner, Freight Agent, at a lex
andria, will be forwarded as far, as Leesburg
free of charge other than our regular tariff rates
Communication Passenger Tickets between Al
e1andria and Leesburg and intermediate Sta
49, = 0. 80 WASHINGTON BLYTHE,
my Oily General superintendent
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LOCAL. NEWS.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY IL

- MURDER TR1AL-In Washington yesterday,
8 Henry johnson was brought before tho bar o.
the Criminal Court, Chief Justice Cartier pre-
siding, to answer an Indictment tor the MURDER
: Of Thomas Smoot, Of Alexandria, on the 2sth
,eof. June last, alta house on Sixth street Dis
! t.ict Attorney Darlington and Assistant Dis
triot Attorney Wilson prosecuting, and MsssFS'
:. Iohnson, for the defence. The following were
! sworn as members Of the jury: John Little,
d: e. Hepburn, William q; = Brereton, vii
$ William vH. Chase. The panel was exhausted
: IN choosing the aobye. and another panel was
:sumnoDed from which the jury will be com.
i Of seven inches big b, with black whiskers, and
looks to be about forty years OF age. His APP
pearance does not indicate. rash man, but
would be takenfor person who would weigh
wen deed before he committed it.. When
called upon TO look at Juror, be did it without
sny signs Of emotion.
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Pr Vim. CO.. ian 3O-eots Comm rs

PUBLIC SALE-By virtue of 3 decree Of
Z the Circuit Court of Prince William CO.,
pronounced on the 18Th day Of May and on
the 18th day of October 1867, in suit in chan
Gerry therein pending in which Thomas Cole is
the undersigned, Commissioner, will sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, on MON
DAY, the I'd day of March, 1868, that being
Court day, before the front door Of the Court
House of said county, a LOT OF FIFTY SIX
ACRES OF LAND, or whereabouts, situated
in the county of Prince William. on the waters
of Quantico Creek, adjoining the lands of San
dy lowell, Thomas Chapman and others on
the following
TERMS-Tcn per cent cash. and the residue
on credit Of one and two years, with interest
from the day Of sale, the purchaser to give bond
and security for the deferred payments, and the
title to be retained as further security therefor
A. N1COL, Comm'r.
Pr. VIM. CO., jan 30-eots
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Auction SALES.
l1OM MIS- sIONERs SALE 5.

"
By virtue Of q decree Of the Circuit Court; of
term, 1867, of said court, in the suit or Dennis
Johnston, Admir-. of John r. Johnston, vs. DO
siah Miliard and others, the undersigned, Com
missloners Of Sale, appointed by said deetee'
URDAY, the 18th day Of March 1868 at II
NJ, in front of the Mayors Office, in the city OF
Alexandria, Va,
lst All that undivided moiety of a TRACT
OF LAND, in the said county Of Fairfax,
known as YVES GROVE" and containing
Johnston and wife to Samuel r. Johnston.
I'd Should the said undivided moiety not
sell for enough to satisfy the amount required
by the complainant in said suit and specified
in said decree, the undersigned Will then offer
for sale the other undivided moie.y belonging to
Geo. Johnston.
TERMS One-tenth Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the residue in three
equal instalments at g. II and IS months from
the day of sale, with interest; the purchaser. to
give bonds for the deferred payments, with
good personal security, and the title TO- the
property 10 be retained as security for these
payments. 5. FERGUSON BEACH.
ALBERT STUART
Commissioners of Sale.
Fairfax county, feb 10-eots
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
Y By virtue Of decree Of the County Court
of Fairfax in the suit OF John L. Bronaugh ex-
ecutor of William +. Beckwith, against Frances
Butler, (wife of William II. Butler, deceased)
and others, pronounced at May Court, 1861 the
undersigned will sell at public auction at Fair
fax Court House, on MONDAY, the 18th day
of February. 1858, Chat being Court day., the
TRACT OF LAND upons which Cyrus Hicky
now resides, known as lot No. one in the parti-
ton of Elisha Jenkins's real estate, and contains
FIFTY-ONE AND THREE-EIGHT l5ls)
ACRES. It has upon it COMFORTA- Hss3
BILE DWELLING HOUSE. is we'll en- seassgg.
closed and we'll watered, aud is represented as
desirable small farm. It adjoins the farm for
merly belonging to William E. Beckwith de-
ceased, and is about p miles north Of Dyss sta
ton, on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad,
and the like distance from Centreville.
TERMS OF SALE-One-tenth of the pur-
chase money to be paid in hand, as deposit, to
be forfeited if the purchaser fails to comply
with the terms of sale-the residue upon cred
it Of g. IL and Is months the title to the land to
be retained. and the land liable to be resold
upon default in either of the deferred install
ments. The necessary revenue stamps to be at
the expense Of the purchaser. Sale between II
and o'clock THOS. Z. LOVE,
ian 25--ts Commissioner Of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-12

ssa FOR RENT-Two STORES under the
HS 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 the
railroad. TWO LARGE YARDS, suitable for
the lumber, coal, wood, or plaster +Tade En-
quire of JAMES GREEN,
jy5-tf S. Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-12
CEILING OUT OUR PRESENT STOCK
y, OF DRY GOODS.
BARGAINS IN DRY GOODSl

b go ~ - >LEDGEks, JOURNALS,
Day Books Cash Books, Time Books, Compo-
sition Books, Memorandum Books of all de-
scriptions.
Received to-day at FRENCH'S BOOK, and
STATIONERY DEPOT, 95, King street, q
splendid stock of the above from the finest Led
gers to the smallest Memorandum Books.
The best and cheapest lot of BLANK BOOKS
offered in this market for years. which will be
sold at astonishingly low prices
fab 5 GEORGE E. FREN Oh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-12

= Hook AND LADDER: COMPANY special
meeting Of the Relief Hook and Ladder Com
pany was held last night, to take into consider
alton the subject of parade on the .22nd inst,
but M. definite conclusion was arrived at. Mr..
Cbas. F., Adam was elected Assistant Secretary
Of the company and Messrs M. h. Nash, W.
WarGeld, NJ. Mclean, and R. w. Brentwood
were elected as assistants to the foreman tor
the ensuing year. = azas .s-.1..a4. sas ~:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-12

:: DANGEROUS SIDEWALKS. "A number of
sidewalks continue in dangerous condition tor
pedestrians, and the season has been remarka-
ble,for severe falls, in many instances persons
sustaining such injuries as rendered confne-
ment at home necessary. There are payements
which are exceedingly difficult to clear of ice,
and it is suggested that in such cases the police
require the parties interested to strew the same
with ashes. -, - -, = 20
9DEsoLATE 1.-The local editor of the Lynch
burg Virginian, who has lately been travelling
on the O.. "A. & NJ. r. R. says the country from
Culpeper to Alexandra remains waste and
desolation. Batfew signs of returning vitality
are visible. hlementos Of the war still stand
thick, in the shape of forts, trenches and block
houses It makes one sad to pass through it..
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FOR SALE AND RENT.
FOR. RENT

6=a FOR rem L.
@% The commodious ard desirable residence,
No. 1T. corner Cameron and St Asaph strCets.
Possession given Immediately.
an 22-eolms j. 81. MCVE1GH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-12

TOFFEEl COFFEE!
20 bags Rio, Laguyra and Manila Coffee, just
received and for sale by
-: -, > ANDREW J. FLEMING,
feb 8 G.a .--- No. 9, King street.
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jan 20-2awtd Commissioners.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND IN
v PRINCE WILLIAM.-By virtue Of q de-
cree Of the County Court Of Prince William,
rendered at tho December term, 1867, in the
suit of Austin and others vs.. Hixson and others,
the undersigned, Commissioners Of Sale under
said deere, will offer Tor sale at public auction
before the front door of the Court House of
Prince William county, at Brent syI on
MONDAY, the I'd day of March, 1868, Court
day, TRACT OF LAND, in said county,
containing about one hundred and thirty four
acres, formerly the property Of William Henry
Hixson, deceased This land lies about three
mills from Manassas Station, on the Grange
railroad, and has on it a small D DWELLING G.
About one half is taken in timber, pine and oak
growth, 1t will be sold subject to the dover
assigned in said suit 10 tho widow Of the said
William Henry Hixson, deceased, viz: forty
seven acres, including the dwelling house.
TERMS-One-tourth of the purchase money
in cash, and the residue in equal annual install
ments, secured by bond of the purchaser at one
and two years, with interest from the day OF
sale; the title to be retained until the terms of
sale are complied with, and the property to be
resold at the risk Of the purchaser. should he
fail to complete the purchase. Stamps and
conveyancing ut the cost Of the purchaser.
EPPA HUNTON.
...... CHAS. 4. SINCLAIR.
d. W. co ION 90.oota Cnmm' re
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FOR RENT.

H$i The HOUSE. No. s Washington street,
for many years the residence of the late Judge
Neale-has water and gas. To 3 good tenant
the rent will be moderate. Possession given lst
March. Apply TO
BRENT s. WA1TLES,
ian 3-tf 684 Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-12

ST. VALENTINES DAY. Next Friday will
be ST. Valentines Day. In times gone by
everybody sent and received Y ahntines. /" =
Importers Of fine stationery made a feature Of
supplying, in this direction, elaborate speci-
mems Of the gilders and photographers art
# was not unusual to spend from SO to $50
for single specimen Jeweled rings were
= sometimes their accomplishments and original
stsnzas, Of decided merit, now preserved in
eilded volumes, first saw the light in the shape
of a s.V a!entine" to some violet eyed beauty.
But, Temporal ,asutantur, Claude Melaott's
strategy has forever gone. W.: ~ S.- - :,
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GOLD.
MARRIED.

NEW YORK February i2-Gold to-day l4l}.
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barrels best quality, lust received and for
sale by A. j. FLEMING,
feb IL 49, MOO, King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-12
BOOTS AND SHOES

Pr. VIM. CO., jan 30-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-12
VALENTINES VALENTINES /

Just received lot of the cheapest burlesque
and sentimental Valentines, Valentine Cards
and Envelopes, ever offered in this market.
JOHN H. PARROT,
feb il corner King and Water streets.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-02-26
For the Standard.
MASS MEETING IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

A Mass Meeting of the Republicans of
Cumbel land County was held in Farmers
Hall, Fayetteville, on Saturday, 10th inst
On motion Capt. Weld was called to the
Chair, and R. Harris appointed Secretary.
The Chairman stated the object of the
meeting to be the election of delegates to
the Republican State Convention, to he held
in Raleigh on the 26th inst
Mr.. ]. S. Leary explained that the State
Convention would Nominate candidates for
State officers only, not Congressmen
On motion, the Chairman was authorized
to appoint committee to nominate delegates
and draft resolutions to he submitted to the
meeting. fr
The Chair appointed committee of ff-
teen representing the whole county
During the retirement OF the committee
the meeting was addressed by Mayor J. R.
Lee and Others.
The committee reported the following re-
solutions, which were enthusiastically passed:
RssOlced, That we, the people of Cumber
land County, in Mass Meeting assembled, do
hereby declare W. W. Holden to be our
choice tor Governor of North Carolina and
sGeeid nc receive the nomination, will do all
Incur power to secure his triumphant cleo
ton.
Resotced, That it is the sense of this meet
ing that District Convention should be
called, at an early day, at some central point
to nominate candidate to represent this
district in Congress. ~.
The Chairman, Mr.. Callahan, reported the
names OF seventeen delegates to the State
Convention, who were elected by acclama.
tion, as follows: zor
Major ]. A. Byrnes, ]. W. Hood, VIM. A.
Mann, James Bowman, M. A. Baker. J. S.
Leary, S. H. Fishblate, Isham Sweet, c. W.
Wooden, NJ. M: Taylor, G. W. Wheeler, John
Evans. Capt. john Frey, Jas. Bryant, j. H.
Hopkins. Jere Daughtry, and Alfred Moore.
After stirring address BY the Rev. j. w.
Hood, the meeting adjourned
CAPT. WELD. Chairman.
r. HARRIS, Secretary.
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