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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

The salary of the Postmaster in Washington
is to be $4,000 per aunum; in Georgetown
So 800 ~ :. - II l. - IL -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16
Of COngress---''A VermiIion
EGict''.-.s:OheY." --.- !
"W ASHINGTON Sentamher ISE

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: WASHINGTON, September Is, 1868.
1.-The President of the Senate and the Spea
ker Of the House of Representatives were, by
resolution OF Congress, directed to adjourn
their respective houses unit! the third Monday
10 September, 1868 aud on that day, unless
then otherwise ordered by the two houses,
they were directed to further adjourn their re.
spectiye houses until the first Monday 10 De.
cember, 1868, In accordance with the request
of the Republican members of the Fortieth
Congress, the undersigned decide and respect
fully recommend that there be full attendance
of both houses on Monday, the 2lst day of
September, promptly at y o'clock
noon. It is not expected that general legisla-
tive business will be entered upon at that time,
or that the session need be longer than neces-
sary to provide for another adjournment. It
is important that there should be such general
attendance of members as will secure the
presence Of quorum in each house. ~.
.--.o-.,.- =. E. D. MORGAN. 1.r....s
Chairman Union Rep. Congressional Com.
- = : . 'RoBT. G. SCHENCK,
~. S. Representative, Chairman Union Re
publican Congressional Executive Committee. y
NJ. Paul Cassagnac aud French provincial
Journalist named Lissagary, quarreled the
other day, and went out with buttonless tolls to
settle their troubles. The country editor was
mortatIy wounded; h!s antagonist was not hurt.
NJ. Cassagnac is now qualified to re,enter Peri
sian society with all the honors t. " ~. -. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16
THE OCTOBER ELECTIONS. Six States
MARlSEED.

Il: On Tuesday, the 18th inst, by Rev. B: Sun,
derand, at the parSouag &c Of the First PreS.by-
terrain Church, in Washington, d. T., Mr..
ROBERT HILTON and Miss Lucy MILDRED
Brown, both of Rappahannock county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

ENCOURAGE VIRGINIA CwlEs.-Thc Alex
andria Gazette calls upon the people Of Viz
GINA ito foster the commercial interests OF
their own cities and townS." 1t says, truly
Livery market built up in their midst, is so
much gained tor the general prosperity, &c
Not until the people OF Virginia embrace ana
act upon these sound practical views will they
realize that prosperity which it is in their pow
er to command. There must be harmonious
and concurrent action between town AID coun-
try people, and especially between town and
country merchants in reference to this matter.
Combining against no enc, we should combine
to secure our own mutual welfare. II tho
country merchant can get his goods on a.
lair terms in Virginia city as IN one outside OF
Virginia, why should he not do so? This trade
will build up our cities and make them the
reservoirs OF all kinds of supplies. The larger
the trade they enjoy the more will they be en-
abled to sell at low profits. The more pros
porous they become the greater will be their
ability to buy all the products of the farmer.
Home markets make population and wealth,
and stimulate every branch Of business. -Rtch-
mond WMg .....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

FoUND.-Mr. David Hancock, who has been
missing from this neighborhood since last April,
turned up on Saturday night, ''alive and doing
WE'LL We undertand that he says he was knock
ed in the head and did not recover his senses till
a short time ago, when he found himself in Or
about Petersburg; he went from there to Lind
say Walkers where he stayed few days and
then came home on the accommodation train
Saturday night lie is looking 7ecy badly, as
if he had had avery severe illness. = Cha7i0Hcs-
vile Chronicle. ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

"WILL1E CoFFMAN. This Interesting aud
remarkable little blind boy-"Thc Child
Pianist only two years and nine months old,
has been on exhibition in this place for several
days This child is not exotic, but is q rare
flower which sprung indigenousIy from the soil
of Virginia. His father, Mr.. Andrew Jackson
Coffman, though now a resident CT Norfolk,
Va, where ''Willie'' was born, IS native of
Page county, in the Valley Of Virginia, and
his mother, whose maiden name was Maria
Daniel is native of Madison county, Va.
Both parents being Virginans, and the child
being born also in Virginia, he is Virginian
antus ct in cute, and, as SUCH has special claims
upon every Virginian.
The remarkable performances OF this little
blind child, yet on the confines of babyhood,
have excited the wonder, admiration, and as
constituent of all who have witnessed them,
particularly of Professors and Teachers of
music, who are better qualified to appreciate
them. He plays accompaniment to tunes
which he never heard before. AS soon as a
tune is played or sung to him he plays the ac-
compartment as if by intuition. He is not
taught, of course, for child Of his age, and
blind too, could not be taught.
He is the most remarkable musical prodigy
in the world. We suppose that there has not
been an instance before in all the tide of time
in which child Of his age was able to perform
as he does, He plays with his fingers, wrists
and elbows-holding his arms transversely
across the keys His manner Of execution is
as unique as it is remarkable and wonderful
Stanton Spectator (, -.....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

The Radicals are making the most Of their
recent victory in Maine, firing guns, holding
meetings, &c, &c. There is said to have been
wild excitement" in Boston, when the news
was received Mr.. Sumner came forth and
made a speech. They all must have been
somewhat scared, to be so excessively glad that
Maine has gone as it has gone for years past
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

Some of the questions put by "loil'' regis
trsrs in Missouri receive sharp answers. Mr..
J. P. Hall was questioned closely. Among
other things, Mr.. Hammonds asked him if he
had ever done any disloyal act? He said he
had; that he shad shod Hammond's horse
when he belonged to Price S rebel army!"
II. went in, and ask ID 40 more questions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

The trustees of Columbian College, D. c.,
not long since determined to add theological
department to the already existing collegiate
law and medical departments The sessions OF
the department will open on "Wednesday, o.
tober It'll The exercises vii consist of lectures
and recitations in the four departments Of the
illogical study, namely, Biblical Literature,
Christian Theology, Church History, and Min
isterial Duties The course Of study will occupy
fun unarS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

u
burg News, from Bowling Green, Caroline
county: 1--WE have had considerable sickness
during the past two weeks, and two Deaths
Mrs. Garrett, widow of the late S. 7. Garrett,
sheriff, and Miss Columbia Mahoon, the latter
diving very suddenly, of o congestlTc chilli
Mrs. Pavey, wife of John G.. Pavey, had
sunstroke day or SO ago, which it's feared
will prove fatal.".
A paragraph is published in several OF the
papers to the effect that 'Messrs. A. 7. Smith
& Co., of New York city, are now negotiating
the sale or fanchise Of the unfinished Fredsl-
icksburg and Gordonsve railroad, to q New
York company of practical go.ahead men,, AL
the grading and mason work on this road was
done before the war at cost of about $500,
O0O" We believe the grading has been done
for some twenty miles.
About sixty capitalists were expected ye5tcr-
day, to arrive at West Point, York river, from
Baltimore, with the view Of purchasing land in
that section Of the State, for the accommoda
ton of some thousand to twelve hundred emil
grants. There were fourteen carriages secured
from the various livery stables in Richmond tor
their use The vehicles were shipped by an
express train to the York River road.
Yesterday, while Mrs. Thornton, the pro
prictress of the Richmond House, Richmond,
was at supper, some one entered her sitting
room and carried off u small table, which con-
tanned SOS in money and about 50, 900 IN bonds,
receipts and other valuable papers. The rob,
berry, tits thought was perpetratcd by coloTcd
man, who had been in Mrs. Thornton employ
since q few days only.
Capt. II. e. Dinwiddie, late assistant pro
fessor at the Virginia Military Institute, has
received the appOintmeu5 OF Professor OF
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy III the
University Of Texas.
It is stated that the proceedings against ).
D. Williamson for ejectment from the prop,
crty on which he lives, in Lynchburg, aud Tor the
unlawful detaincr of the same, have been stay
ed by order of the military.
An old gentleman from the country had his
pocket picked Of about $40, on Thursday night
last, during the pcrformanc Of Ma2In!Cy q
Co.'s circus in Fredericksburg.
The Winchester News reports that the old
town Of Winchester is rapidly improving, and
that the demand for houses to rent cannot DC
supplied.
The corn crop IN the lower Vailcy Is ShOiL III
consequence of drought. The fruit crop IN the
Valley has been almost Il total failure, Last
year it was very abundant.
The Sibert Patent and Steel Company IS the
title of company Incorporated for the .pnr-
pose of selling territorial and Individual rights
to manufacture steel under tho Sibert patent.
Mr.. Robert Rijgway, we learn, has given over
his late design OF connecting himself with the
New York Globe, and is now residing on his
farm in Amherst county Wise man.
A Washington telegram, asserts, that ).
H. Gilmcr, ST., esq, is in that city for
the purpose of obtaining the position OF As
sstant District Attorney.
The Virginia Fire and Marine INSURANCE
Company, organized thirty years ago, IS Still
in the field in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16
OK Coco k.

RTATLONA AL THEATRE,
WASUINGTON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16
ALEXANDRIA.

1t is we'll remarked in the last number OF the
Political Pamphlet, that prevailing error, is
ito confound the resentment of the South to-
wards political party, with hostility to the
rigEtful authority OF the government. The two
sentiments are widely separate; and yet how
often do We see some indignation which the
South has exhibited of Radical rule, busiy and
ingeniously misrepresented as al evidence of
disloyaIty, sign of s'rebel" impatience and
contumacy. The mistake is constantly made
even by some honest, but thoughtless people. 1t
runs through the newspapers it is the ifamil-
lar fallacy Of the Radical party; and it has been
imposed on the popular miod with an effect
dishonorable to its own intelligence and ruinous
to the South" And the misfortune is, that a
long possession of power almost unlimited, and
authority without stint, even to course of
legislation outside and irrespective of the Con-
stitution has emboldeael the leaders to i'm
press upon many Of their followers, the idea
that Congress Is the government, and that the
Executive is its creature, and the Judiciary
subject to its orders. There are thousands Of
Radicals who entertain this opinion, and who
have no proper conception Of the Federal gov
eminent as organized under the Constitution.
Some of the questions put by "loil'' regis:
trsrs in Missouri receive sharp answers. Mr..
r D HILL mo, c,,oct;o,od ol,coir n,onn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-16

lho manager 70 make up
EXCLUSION TRIPS,
"a THURSDAY and SATURDAY EVEN.
INGS, and return parties 10 AlcNandria Gv +.
THE STEAMER ARROW
will conway - rlssanr.rs to and from W.....
to.,
H., for the round Trim iDcIu!ing rc:s....
.o@t to Wines. The Black Crook.
UNN DOLLAR
Tickets to Eo urocurad .. CGyC. Stnek9,.e
NB|B0.. lgnycs foo. oc King s.. 4. I:.JpM
W,,b;rot,,r cor, IL-5t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26
Tha Cuban Trouble.

The confident assertions of the Havana
press about suppressing the insurgents
recall similar predictions which ema-
nsted from Washington in the early stage
of the late war. Captain General Ler-
sundi, like Mr.. Seward, believes In the
virtue of sapguine predictions, even
though they should be invariably belied
by events. The Southern insurrection,
which, according to Seward, was TO be an
affair of no more than sixty days, extended
itself into war Of four years; and now
the Cuban instruction, which the cap
tain general has so often declared to be
"about over" still makes Roadway in
spite of the arrival of large attachments
OF troops to assist him in its suppression.
It's quite obvious, in fact, through all the
mystery which the Spanish authorities
try to throw around the situation in Cuba,
that the iAsurrectionary movement
there is mo ephemeral thing.
Its elements have been ferment-
ing for years; and it numbers
adaerents, secret or open, in every part
of Cuba, and even in Porto Rico. Not
only this, but there is reason to suspect
that it represents also the Dominican
portion of the island of St. Domingo, and
involves a project for uniting Cuba,
Porto Rico and Dominica in one inde-
tendency with view to ultimate annex
alton to the United States. Be this as it
NAV, disaffection and disturbance have
gone so far in Cuba, that it can hardly stop
short of emancipation Of its slaves and
the temporary disorganization and de-
cline of its agriculture. Then, more
than ever, the only hope of Cuban re-
generation will lie in this direction, and
as far as possible from the old polices
which have harre-ed the commercial
activities and retarded the material de-
yelopment of nearly all the Spanish
American countries.-N D. OreseeRt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26
a Bargain.

AM AUTHORIZED TO oRYER At A
/ ve-v iou price the new and Vel corr
-,,,,,,.4 ;mrr1vemeuts on lot No. Z. in Block
No al iii tie rroutd lease for eight year
ron January lrt. ls.f. am
With four iarserosrrs ana 70 Zen
.is, a. rrrfenre 81 Mt. n. 4. DaTlsls
- = d~rtk Of ene hundred and dity ieet a.,
~ rhcre described propcrty-n not SOC
privately before the - oay q Jann.ry neA =.
go - - -. Ne oufcrr. Tor cash. ir front q
~. ~ -..-~e Court kuildinr, e u o'clo-f, n
fSs h5ars h ranbersd ~ snt r.nes
49, 10. - Md ilcn street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26

The Montgomery Mail has the FOLLOW
ing notice Of first-clsss carpst-bseser I:
1.-THE carpst-bagger Gilbert, who figured
about Montgomery so long, and who was
afterward nabbed in Columbus for at
tempting TO levy black mail, and sent 10
the Georgia peniteutiary for nine months,
was recognised on the train as he was
going 20 the penitentiary by Gen. Crox-
Ton as a former captain 10 his command.
The moral OF which Is, that man may
have served in the army which saved the
life, 30 called, Of the nation, so-cailed,
and still be fit for the peniientiary, so
called. U NI"U.|
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26
The Way it is Dons.

Gladstone, in exposing the evils Of q
tariff on French wines, said;
Look at the fraud and adulteration to
which it gives rise. Many Of the houses
engaged in the wine trade bear as high a
character as any in England bat the
partners in these houses will tell you OF
the difficulties they have to encounter in
holding their own against persons OF in
ferior character who are brought into that
trade. And why do persons Of inferior
character embark 10 it7 Because the
Law invites them to do 50. Because the re-
strictive operation Of your tariff isso Sc
we're that il affords temptations which
they cannot resist 20 counterfeit articles
on which you have laid such heavy d.
ties. That is the wsy in which the wine
duties work.
This fact strikes home. With our
tariff. how many pure wines do our peo-
pIe drsrKs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26
SUMMER scnEDuLE-sUSE. isss.
nouBLE DAILY THROUGH TRAINS

Through Tickets, nj Reduced Rates,
Can be procured at the Company's Once, 1874
Main street, and at Depot. head Of Main street.
81 Baggage Checked At depot. OF 9y the
private rosiaences, or on board boats. to sll
principal points East and North.
SAM. b. JONES. SUPERINTENDENT
ASA HILL, PASSENGER Agent. ISL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26

Abou. one hundred and seventy Eve
Of the one thousand men elected 70 once
in the Southern States, and ineligible
thereto, in consequences Of their partici-
pating in the rebellion. have been re-
iievrd Of their disabilities by Congress
At The present session. The President
has approved The bill grating this an
pse,y. holding the views expressed IN
bis amnesty proclamation, that no pen
elties ought 70 continue against the peo-
pls Of The Southern States
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26
Horrible Discovery.

The Springfield (Massaohuselis) Re
publican, a Radical journal Of unques-
toned loyalty, says:
Murders are coming thicker and iaster
here in law abiding New England; there
is no need Of going to the South TO lind
atrocities" Ii this not treason
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-26
GARTER @. JACKSON.

Formerly with Wormeley. joy 4 ce.J
HAs JUST RECEIVED a LARGE STOCK
III Of
Jenkins FtEsstTcas, af Philadelphia
Prices.
virginia smoking and Chewing To-
barco.
Family Roe HerrfnEs.
Western Reserve Butter.
EGEs, Chickens, Potatoes.
And ersrJthing ustssd IN he way q fanlly
Supplies. CALL At s. ADAMS STREET,
BETWEEN SECOND AND ThIRD. Goods
delivered ire 81 sharEs 10 al paris q he
eiH. ~
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-04-24
OYSTER AND EATING HOUSES,

The license to be paid by the keepers of oyster
aud eating houses is $50 60 throughout the
State.
Females vending millinary and other small
articles, whose stock is not over $500, pay IL
cense OF Sc 60 only, but if over that. amount,
they required TO pay the same license as other
persons-oath to be made as to the amount of
stock at the principal season of the year.
The Clerk shall not issue license to any per-
son to sell Splrituous and Fermented liquors
from whom the Grand Jury has recommended
license to be withheld, or to any person whose
license has been suppressed by the Court, without
o special order of the Court
The seth Section of the Code, which required
an applicant for license to open Oyster or Eating
House, 10 procure the accommodation OF two
ueighboring ireeholders, and also to make oath
before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of his coun-
ty, &C., as to the annual value of his house, is
repealed.
The above licenses TO Retailers and Oyster ard
Eating Houses go into effect on the LIST Of
May.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-04-24
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS

"Musical Festivals several times postponed compel.
ling purchasers Of Tickets to wait for months for the
distribution, has impaired public confidence in such af
fairs The only fair system of distributing is the old and
popular one of Scaled Tickets stating the prize which
will be delivered Immediately on Payment of the ono
dollar. This is tho plan of Harper Wilson & Co, ITS
Broadway the most attractive place of the kind now in
operation They are doing the largest business and de-
serve their success. You cannot draw 100000 dol.
farm there, but have reasonable chance for good
prize aswe know many that have drawn, and the firm
Is reliable."-Daiiy Ne,cs april 2, 1868.
"The Metropolitan Gift Company are distributing
many valuable prizes. We have examined their man
ner of doing business and know them to be fair deal
ing firm Their plan is satisfactory than Presen-
taton Festivals as they draw every day and the sub
scber need moi pay for the prizes drawn unless suited
= Weekly Tribune, FED. 8, 1868.
1.-THE Gift Establishment of Harper Wilson Co.. at
l13 Broadway, daily drawing crowds of visitors to
witness the drawing process The investment is but rs
cents for chance and the prize drawn if satisfactory
is Immediately delivered for dollar. friend Of
ours last week. drew 500 dollar prize which he prompt
ly received."-Nc,o Fork Herald, March 49, 1868.
Send for circular giving many more references and ia.
vorable notices from the press. Liberal inducements to
Agents. Satisfaction guaranteed Every package of
Sealed Envelopes contains cash gift. Six Tickets
for dollar; Is for dollars 35 for dollars ITO for
is dollars.
All letters should be addressed to
HARPER, WILSON s. CO.,
17S Broadway, Y.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-04-24
LICENSES TO OWNERS OR KEEPERS OF
STATIONS OR JACKS.

The owners or keepers ofevery Stallion or Jack
shall, before being permitted TO stand or station
such animal, pay to the Clerk of the Circuit
Court OF some one of the counties in this State,
the highest sum which he intends to ask or Ie-
ceve fer the season of one mare; and the receipt
OF The said Clerk, with The seal of his Court at
tached thereto, for said sum, shall he the license
for stationing or standing such Stallion or Jack
for one year from the date thereof provided,
that in no case shall the sum directed to be paid
by this section for such license be less than ten
dollars and that evtry Stallion or Jack upon
which the said tax is paid, shall be exempt from
all other State tax.
Any owner or keeper Stationing or standing
any Stallion or Jack without license, shall
forfeit or pay twice the sum authorized and re-
quired TO be paid in the last preceding section,
one half to the State and the other half to the
inormer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-04-24
LISENCES TO ORDINARIES AND TAV.
ERN KEEPERS.

The licenses to Ordinaries and Tavern Keepers
to sell spirituous or fermented liquors or lager
beer, in quantities less than pint, at anyone
time, are as follows:
Provided that the applicant shall first be re-
commended TO the Clerk by two respectable free
holders of his immediate vicinity, and shall
make oath before said Clerk that he has bona
fde and without intending to evade the require
ments of this article, provided and expects to
maintain six good beds, with sufficient covering
ther,for-and three rooms more than sufficient
for the private use of said ordinary keeper, with
stabling and provender for FIVE horses at least;
and if said applicant resides in the city of Balt-
more, that he has provided and expects to main
tain twelve good beds with covering as afore-
said, and six rooms.
The said applicant is also to make oath before
the Clerk as to the rate of rent or annual value
Of the house at or in which the business to be
authorized by the license may be done or inten-
ded to be done.
tha al
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-04-24

A CURIOUS WAToH.-During the reign of
Catharine Ii, of Russia, an ingenious Russian
peasant, named Kalubin, constructed must
cal watch to perform a single chant. The
machine was about the size of an egg, with
in which was representation ofthe tomb of
the Saviour with the Roman sentinels on
watch On lightly pressing spring, the
stone would be rolled from the tomb, the
sentinels fall down, the angels appear, the
holy women enter the sepulchre, and the same
chant which is sung on Easter eve be accu-
rately performed
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-04-24
Hartford Conniu, 10 nit:

On this-Lday of-ls6s, before the subscr-
Der, Justice Of the peace of the State of Mary
land, in and for said county, personally appeared
=, and declared that he intends to apply for
a Traders License, under the second section of
the Act Of january Session, 1858, to the Clerk
OF the Circuit Court for Hartford county, and
made oath that the amount of the stock of goods
generally kept on hand by him, Tor by the con-
Germ in which he is engaged, in case it is part
nership, at the prncipa! season of sale Tor fthe
applicant has not previously engaged in such
trade, that the amount of goods which he in
tends to keep, &C., does not Tor will not) exceed