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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

On the 7th of August next, o total eclipse of
the sun will be visible in part of the United
States. The eclipse will be partial throughout
the Union, hut total in Iowa, Central Illinois,
Southern Indiana, Kentucky and North
Carolina following a line from northwest
to southeast, beginning 10 Iowa between 4
and 5 p. M, and ending on the North Carolina
coast q few minutes past six.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

Letters from Washington state that Gen,
Grant has already received about 500 written
applications for Office. He has given Gen. Ba-
deau, his Secretary, orders to destroy all such
missives without showing them to him. The
consequence was, yesterday, that Badeau had \
pile of waste paper around his table two feet
high" This action, on the part of the Presi-
dent elect, is much to be commended,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

In reference to Gen. Grants position as Gen.
eral of the Armies of the U. s., and the ap-
pointment of his successor when he resigns
his commission, the Cincinnati Commercial
says that the law creating the grade of General
does not contemplate succession. When Gen.
Grant resigns, the Office will expire with the
acceptance of his resignation. The highest
rank will then be Lieut.. General
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11
ALEXANDRIA.

The Baltimore Gazette says:-'In New
York yesterday morning money was dearer,
stocks were lower and securities declined. The
telegraph announced the fact that the bears
were again locking up currency. In Baltimore
it has been difficult for some time past to have
9 check cashed, unless indeed it was tor very
small sum. Checks are certified and used as
currency. But even this measure does not re-
lieve the banks sufficiently to allow them to
meet the wants OF the community, and last
week several of them sold portion of their Sc
curities in order to provide additional currency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

The newspapers are busiy engaged in max
ing a cabinet for Gen. Grant, or in promulgat-
ngtheir opinions as to who will composethocab
met They know no more of the matter than
we do-not even those who profess to be 'best
informed" Several of them say that Mr..
Stanton, Mr.. Wade, aud Mr.. Horace Greeley
will certainly come in, aud that Gen. Sicklcs
is to be sent to Mexico. We presume this
will be sufficiently Radical to suit the most
ertrerue taste
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-The Dyer court-mar-
tial assembled yesterday, and adjourned after
reading the report of the Select Committee OF
the Senate concerning General Dyec's admin.
istration of the affairs of his bureau.
The Circuit Court commenced its November
term day, when the calendar was called, and
a number Of cases were disposed of by settle
ment. Chief Justice Cartier will preside this
term.
Rev. B. A. Mcguire, president of George
town College, has been in i'll health for some
days. and has gone to Frederick, Md, in search
of health.
A bookseling firm here, which probably got
"stuck" on an impeachment speculation, OF
fers for sale lot of unused impeachment tick
cts, with coupons attached, at IS cents pack
age each package containing three,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

A dispatch from Washington states that
"Mr. Montgomery Blair advises the Democrats
to press Gen. Grant to select his Cabinet from
among Conservative Republicans like Messrs.
Trumbull and Fessenden, and promises him
the support of the Democracy for his Admin
istration!" This may be so-but We doubt it
exceedingly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

Imitation Linen %. l0al5
His line of custom made goods which /. Va.
ried and extensive, as, also Beaver and other
Capes in great variety, he is selling proportion.
ately cheap Don't miss your chances ard call
early at 5 DEALHAMs
nov 6 l08 King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

Capt i. II. Chandler, Freight Agent OF the
Fredericksburg Railroad was found dead IN
his bed vestnrdaV evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

WHEN THE ELECTORS MEET.-The electors
chosen iu each State meet at the Capital of
that State on the first Wednesday in December;
They vote by distinct ballots for President and
Vice President, and send the result, carefully
sealed by special messenger, who will deliver
it to Mr.. Benjamin Wade. President of the
Senate. The Senate and House, having fixed
day for a joint convention, will assemble to-
gether in the House. Mr.. Wade will open
the certificates, count the votes, and announce
that Ulysses S. Grant is elected President and
Schuyler Colfax, Vice President of the United
States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

Mr.. Frederick Dickens, the latest surviving
brother of Mr.. Charles Dickens, the author,
died in England recently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

c. G. McCe!land, agent for the county of
King George, has been relieved from further
duty in the freedmen Bureau. IF. s. Turkey
has taken charge of that county.
A contract was made yesterday with Phila-
delphia company to finish the Fredericksburg
and Gordonsville Railroad; Fl. Q. Wainwright,
of Philadelphia, to be President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

PROPOSED SALE OF VIRGINIA AND TENNES-
SEE RAILRoAD.--It is reported that there is a
movement now on foot, to sell the States in
terest in this road, to the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company. From all the information
that reaches US, through various sources, we
cannot doubt that the subject has been mooted,
to say the least. There is an estoppel, how
ever, of the whole scheme just here-no organi-
zed authority in the State can ALLEVIATE her IN"
terest In this great work. Only the Legislature
has authority in the premises. The consOlida-
ton bill, which passed the General Assembly,
at its last session, only gave the right to ex
change State stock for State bonds in liuuida-
ton of the States claim upon the railroads
therein named, to the Companies interested.
We opposed that bill because we believed it
absurd and impracticable; and the beSteyidence
of the fast, is. that no attempt, so far as we
have heard, has ever been made to comply with
the reduisitons of that bill. We should oppose
still more vigorously any proposition to put
our great trunk line under he control OF
foreign corporation, even though Il should be
q New York Steamship Company. The lm-
proyements made by the people of Virginia,
should be held subject, as far as possible, to
the control of her citizens and made Subsldl-
airy to the interests of the people lnhabltlng
her cities and towns We want Virginia
policy but, at the same time, we should avoid
all unjust determinations against any State
improvements, as each should stand upon On
equal footing. Equally important do we con-
ceiye it to be, to avoid entanging alliances
with outside corporations which tend to pro-
woke combinations against US This, we always
feared, would be the effect OF our consolidation
project and we have not been disappointed.
LAgnch5aug Erginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

1t will be seen by the foreign news, in anoth-
er column, that basis of settlement of the Ala
bama claims and other matters in dispute be-
tween the United States and Great Britain,
has been agreed on by the Minister of the
United States and the British Ministry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11
NEED FEED

DEED FEED
| have in store and for sale
200 bushels White Middlings.
200 Brown do.
100 Ship Stuff.
100 d" Brown Stuff.
800 " Shorts
500 Prime Oats.
100 bales prime Timothy Hay.
80 Straw.
Hay furnished by the load in quantity TO suh
purchasers. Feed delivered free OF charge
AUGUSTUS WALL,
oc 29-3m Cor. King and Columbu. ST..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

DIANOS PIANOS!
have now on hand the largest assortment
Of PIANOS ever offered in this city, new and
second hand which l will sell on easy and SC
commodating terms. Prices ranging ron
$3.50 to S475, and every instrument warrani;el o.
nv business [ will take orders for music, yoes.
or Instrumental at my Piano Wsrerooms, IA
King street, above Washington st. o-,,,n
nn1 INV V. BECKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11
Gen, Grant Declines Public Demon
sfrafiO1 in WasIlingtOn.

Yesterday afternoon Mayor Bowen, accom-
panied By number Of gentleman representing
the consolidated interests OF the Radical party
in Washington, waited upon General Grant at
his headquarters, for the purpose OF ascertain
inc at what time it would suit his convenience
for them to make demonstration in honor
Of his election. The committee was received
by General Grant in his Office, and each men,
Der was introduced to the President elect.
Mayor Bowen spoke as follows:
GENERAL: La behalf the citizens and the
Republican organizations of this city, we have
called to tender our hearty congratulations on
the result of the recent election, and to make
known 10 YOU their wishes that they be
permitted to attest their feeling OF happiness
and low by a proper public demonstration, wei
coming you as the President elect to the capl,
tai of tire nation. As they were deprived OF
that pleasure on your arrival here by sort OF
flank movement by which you stole march
upon our people, we indulge the hope that you
will now accede to their request, and name the
time and place for such demonstration that
will be most agreeable to you.
General Grant, in reply, spoke as follows:
GENTLEMEN: | am very glad to meet you
all and receive your congratulations, but hope
YOU will spare me any public demonstration, as
/ live here in this city, and will be glad to re-
ceiye nv friends at any time without display
| much prefer having none, and none Will be
held with nv consent. 70 receive you at any
time, either here or at my residence, without
any demonstration, will be much more agreea'
bic to me, and l hope will be agreeable to you
| shall take the demonstration all tor granted,
and appreciate your motives the same
Having had the felicity of listening to one
of the Generals short speeches, and being dis
posed to comply with his request, the party
Shook hands with him and retired. Nat. Lut
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

FIRE AND MARINE RISKS,
placed IN responsible companies at fair rates, by
sd 7-tf HOOE, WEDDERBURN q co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

PEAKEs OF OTTER ON FIRE. several days
past, great fire has been burning In the forests
on the sides of the Peakes of Otter. AS seen
by night, the broad belts of flames that enclrcie
the mountains, present spectacle of rare and
understandable splendor Here and there, in the
area already swept by the fire, appear lumi-
nous spots like stars in the midst of a black
space, where trees are still slowly and singly
burning. By day the mountains are yelled in
dense smoke, end are almost invisible. 1t is cal
culated that hundred acres have been traversed
by the confagration. Timber destroyed amounts
to but little in value; and as but few spots on
the mountains are enclosed, no fencing of con-
sequence has been consumed. -L9nch6atrg lie
publican
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

7 IANDU II VT
ASSETS Gold. ..............,".."..slG, ooo, 600
Risks taken on oil descriptions Of property,
and Fire and Life Policies issued, payable IN
gold, cssrr e9,cy or Sterting
Perpetual ris ks taken on most favorablet terms.
Shareholders personally responsible for all
liabilities of the company, and losses settled
without reference 80 England.
Marine Insurance also effected.
HOOE s. WEDDERBURN
ap 18-tf Agents, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

ECONOMY FOR SMOKERS.-We have
T. Just received job lot of very cheap SE-
which we offer at 81 per box. We believe
them fully equal to the majority of segars that
are retailed at 10 cents piece. Call and exam
inc them. JAN n EI % ~
oc &c Druggists, 145, King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

7 LIVERPOOL AND LONDON
Ia AND GLOBE INSURANCE CO.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-11

CREWS RBADY-SPREAD MUSTARD
: J PnASTERS-~A most convenient article
and invaluable counter-irritant-can be cut 10
"nv desired size or shape. Price 15c each
For sale BIZ foe 26l JANNEY & co.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07
WASHINGTON.
THE PUBLIC DEBT OFFICIAL REPORT OF ELEC-
TIoNS IN THE CARoLINAs.

THE PUBLIC DEBT OFFICIAL REPORT OF ELEC-
TIoNS IN THE CARoLINAs.
WASHINGTON, Jan Cit has been decided
by Secretary McCulloch not to issue the public
debt statement until tomorrow This is on
account of the fact that the National banks
have not yet reported their receipts for the
month.
Gen. Candy, Commander of the I'd Military
District reports to the War Department the
result OF the elections held in North Carolina
and South Carolina, upon the question of hold
ing Convention in those States, as follows:
North Carolina-Number of votes cast for the
Convention, 93,006; against the Convention,
32,96l: persons registered and not voting, 49, :
554; informal votes, g. total, 174574; number
of votes cast on the question of Convention,
125,967; number required to hold Conven :
ton, 81 ,278; excess over the number required,
3S,679; majsrity in favor of Convention, go O45.
After deducting the number registered but not
voting, there is shown an absolute majority of
II sol for the Convention.
South CaIolina-Numbar of votes cast for
Convention, 69799; against it, 2,226; persons
registered but not voting, 5543S; informal
votes, ID; number of votes cast on the ques-
ton of Convention, 72,010; number required
to hold the Convention 60, 725; excess over the
number required, 1926. The majority in IA
vor of the Convention is 67,573, from which
deductlng the registered persons who did not
vote, leaves an absolute majority of 1915
Gen. Pablo Pujol was received at the De-
partment of State this morning, as Envo, of
the Republic of San Domingo. He is the first
diplomatic representative from that Republic
that has ever been received by the United
States.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07
AUGUSTA.
Burning of the Togus Military
Asylum.
Proceedings Of the Legislature.

Special dispatch by International Line.l
AUGUSTA, Jan. 6-The destruction of the
home for disabled soldiers at Togus creates
sorrow and regret. AT least one unfortunate
soldier from New York was frozen to death
and there is a report of others having shared
the same fate. Many others were frost bitten.
Dispatches have been forwarded to Major
General Butler, one of the trustees, for advice
In the mean time the patients are provided
for at Wayerly Hall. Every effort has been
made on the part of the citizens of Augusta
to relieve the sufferings which such catastro-
ply in mid winter necessarily occasions.
Both branches he'd short sessions to-day,
and very little business was introduced, the
most important of which was the passage of
an order authorizing the Speaker to appoint a
person TO act as a special reporter, to be re-
sponsible to the House for the character of the
reports. Mr.. j. d. Pulsifer of Auburn, Who'll
considered one of the most accurate phono-
graphic reporters in the country was appoint
ed. This order passed without opposition. 1t
is understood that an effort will be made to-
morrow for its reconsideration. 1 think that
the action of the House will be sustained.
This appointment is the result of feeling that
heretofore there has been too much of dspo-
stion on the part of the proprietors of the
Kennebec journal to contract or entirely sup
press any speech or remarks of members
where their personal interests or the local in
terests of Augusta might seem to be effected
thereby.
The Joint Standing Committees will be an
nounced tomorrow. CUMBERLAND,
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07
Mai e Legislature.
Especial Dispatch 10 le Press by the International
Line.
SENATE.

Especial Dispatch 10 fhe Press by the International
Line.l
SENATE.
AUGUSTA, Jan. G, -The report Of the Insane
Hospital for 1857 was transmitted by the Sec
Rotary Of S tate
Mr. Farley presented bill repeating chap
ter 1870 of the laws of 1857 Qquor lAw.l Ia
bled.
The Rouse message proposing a Convention
to-day at u NJ. for the election of State Off
GERS, was amended By assigning tomorrow aud
passed.
An order vas pl7ssl for joint committee
to contract ter the State prating; and Messrs
Houghton, Lindsey ami West were appointed
the part Of the Senate. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The report Of the State Treasurer was laid
before the House by the Secretary of State.
Mr.. Fesseuden from the Committee on
House Journal reported that the Speaker APP
point reporter for the House. who shall be
fpaid $50 for the session, who shall make
fair and impartial synopsis Of debates and
proceedings and that copy of the Daily
Kennebec Journal ami Standard be furnished
each member. provided both papers publish
the reports Of the reporter without expense to
the State; and the House SO ordered.
Orders Passod-Propo9ing a Convention for
the election Of State officers at u NJ: Direct
ing the State printer to furnish the House
with blanks.
The order Tor Convention came back
amended, substituting tomorrow, AMI the
House recedel and coacurrel. Adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07

The whole profits of the Company revert to the
Assured, and are divided annually, upon the Premi
tifcates issued, bearing interest until redeemed
Average Dividend ior ten years past 80 per cent.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07

MYTH b oARD, large pleasant rooms suitable
w for gentleman and wife, at 50 Free st. oc24dtt
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07
Information Wanted.
BOarderS Wanted.
BOarderS Wanted.
II, LET.

To Let.
A DESIRABLE Modern House partially furnish
n ell One of the hest locations in the ,ity To
be les for 20 months ii desired. Enquire of
JOHN G PRbCT OR.
December 20. DIV 90 Exchar ge st.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07
ATLANTI
Mutual Insurance COMPANY.

81 WaL 81, cor. WiNiam, NEW YORK.
JANUARY, 1867.
nsures against MARINE and INLAND Nayi-
cation Risks.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07
After considerable debate the bill passed.

After considerable debate the bill passed.
MIR Washburne, of Illinois, called up the
Dill reported by the select committee on sol
dlerS bountieS, The first section directs the
Secretary of the Treasury to employ by trans
fer, or otherwise twenty-five additional clerks
in the division of the Second Auditors office
in furnishing information to the Paymaster
General in reference to soldiers claiming
bounty under act of July, 1866, to be contin-
ned as long as necessary. The second section
directs the Assistant Treasurer at New York
to pay duplicate checks on notice of loss of the
original check or checks uuker such regula-
tons as the TT s1rer may direct
Mr.. Paine, member of the select commit
tee, moved to amend the first section by in
creasing the number of clerks from twenty
five t. sXty-Seven, and also by directing the
Secretary of the Treasury to provide adequate
and convenient rooms for the clerks.
Mr. Logan offered substitute directing the
Secretary of the Treasury to employ as many
addltlonal clerks as may be necessary for the
speedy settlement of al claims for bountes,
and to rent such suitable rooms or buildings
as may be deemed ne eessary to allow the work
to he done with dispatch
MIR. Kerr offered an additional amendment
that in cases where soldier died after the
passage of this act, and before payment being
made, the bounty should be paid to his heirs
in the order named in the act.
Without disposing of the bill Or any of the
amendments. the House, at 4 O'Clock, ad-
journed.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07
Notice.

THE Proprietors Of Union Wharf Corporation ar,
Il hereby notified that their Annual Meeting will
be holden at the Counting Room OF the Whartinger.
on nd wharf, on the first Tuesday being the sew,
enth day OF January next, at O'Clock Z. NJ, to act
on the following articles:
Ito choose a President.
40 chooe Clerk for the ensuing year, and
such other officers as may be deemed necessary.
d receive and allow accounts gainst the Cor
poration.
4.-To appropriate anv funds necessary Tor repairs
on SAID wharf, or tor other purposes and generally
to act on all matters which may be considered nee
essa for the interest of the Proprictors.
JOSEPH II. WHITE,
dec}Odtd& CIart ~ TT,;on NVI,.5r
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07

20 Let.
A BOUT 300 feet of the low er c1 of Custom House
"A Wharf, anil the Warehouses and Offices there
on, now occupied by Thomas Ascencio & Co En-
qure OF q LYNCH, BARKER & CO.,
sept11tf 139 Commercial Street
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07
MASSACHUSETTS,,
Especial Dispatch by International Line.

Especial Dispatch by International Line.J
THE SALEM WATER QUESTION DECIDED.
SALEM, Jan. 6.-Gen. VIM. Cogswell, TIE
Wenham water candidate for Mayor, is re-
elected. The vote stands-Cogswell, 14O5;
Geo. Wheatland, 40: scattering,2. The Wen
ham water ticket elected entire in relative
proportion. S.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07
a BOX sHooK MACHINE.

Capable of manufacturing 900 Shocks per day of
10 hours.
The Mill and Machinery all in good working
order.
The property is Il miles from the Petite 1diac Sta
ton OF the f. & N, A Railway, in direct COM
munication with the Harbor CT st John at the one
en1, and Moncton ON the other.
The Stream is large with never failing supply OF
water, clean Rocky bottom entirely free from mul
or impurities OF any kind. and the Manufactured
Lumber is capable of being raffed and driven to
within 800 yards of the Railway, at which a siding
could ca sly be put in at very little expense and it is
nearly level with the railway.
Along with the Mill there are 500 acres Of land %
acres OF which are in od state of cultivation and
cut about 10 tons of hay, and goo comfol table
dwelling house capable of accommodating about 30
men, with several Workmen's Houses, Barns, Sheds
Blacksmith Shop, &C., all i'll good condition.
There are 5000 acres of Green Forest Land which
will he sold with the property if desired. There
also large extent of Crown Lands for nearly 80
miles above the Mills which has never operu-
led upon, TO which extent Lumber can be driven.
There is a sufficient quantity OF pine and spruce
Timber convenient to t River furnish stock for
Manufacturing purposes, tor the 25 years. In
tending purchasers can treat for one halt or the
whole.
For further particulars apply to the subscriber at
Petiicodiac Station, or to ST. John.
D. j. Mel iUGHL1N, JR.,
dc31-w6w HUGH DAVIDSON.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07
go Let.

To Let.
WITH Board, pleasant rooms, at No 81 Taniorth
w st. oc2Sdtf
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07
OH 10.


MEETING OF THE LEGISLATURE.
COLUMBUS, Jan. 6-The General Assembly
Of this State met at 10 O'Clock this morning,
All the men bers were present. The House
organized by clecting John f. Follett, Speak
er. In the Senate, several clerks were elected,
Both houses then took a recess until 4.30 p
NJ, when the Governors message will be read,
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07
Annual Meeting.

THE Annual meeting Of the Stockholders of the
Il g Portland, Bangor & Machias Steamboat Co, %
for the election Of five Directors and tor the trans
action OF any other business that may legally come
before them, will be held at the Office OF Ross q
Sturdivant, 151 Commercial Street, on Tuesday,
January II, 1865, at 2 O'Clock p. M.
WILLIAM ROSS, Clerk.
Portland, Dec 27, 1861 does idtd
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-07

FLORENCE, Jan. 5.-Heavy SHOWS have fallen
throughout northern and central Italy which
have greatly INSTRUCTED travel. Asia ge num-
Der of senators and deputies are unable to
reach the capital, the day for the reassemblng
of parliament has been postponed to the 18th
inc