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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
No Election in California,

1t has been generally published that
an election was to have been held in
California on the Sth inst. 1t seems,
however, that no election will be held
in that State in this month. The Legis-
lature of California, at its recent session,
passed law providing that the annual
State election, which has hitherto been
held in September shall be postponed
this year, and every other Presidential
year, till the Presidential election, 80
that both elections will this year take
place on the same day in NoYember.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
Georgia and her Legislature.

Georgia and her Legislature.
The New York Express remarks with
much pertinence:
White men are expelled from Con-
gress for not being Radicals, and the
Radicals North declare it to be all right.
White men are also expelled from the
Louisiana Legislature by the negroes
there, and no word Of remonstrance
comes from the Radicals. Negroes,
too, are denied both Office and the bal
lot by $4,000 in Ohio, 10000 in Michi-
gan, over 5000 in Connecticut, and by
nearly 10000 in Kansas, besides other
thousands in Iowa and Wisconsin. 1t
it restricted even in every New Eng
land State, except New Hampshire, and
in New York, and in all the West and
Middle States; but when forty-two
white Radicals in the Georgia Legisla-
ture unite with The Democrats there in
declaring that the negroes cannot hold
seats under State Constitution which
both Houses Of Congress approved,
then comes storm of denunciation
from the Radicals. Gentlemen, it was
you who taught these bloody instruc-
tons, and they but return to plague the
inventor. How dare you insist that
Georgia shall have negro Representa-
tives, when not one-ftth of your party
would vote for them at home.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
Fearful of Defeat,

The Ohio State Journal, a violent
Radical sheet frantically exclaims
"For Heavens sake, friends, work
Work from this day until the election,
or we are beaten in Ohio, in Indiana, in
Pennsylvania, in New York, aud in the
whole countryw This would indicate
that the RAIDS are fearful Of defeat in the
Presidential election.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
Another Outrage.

A Memphis paper of last week
says:
An old woman named Rephoff, who
drives a milk wagon, was waylaid on
the fernando road about dusk last eve-
ming, by some negroes, and beat until
nearly insensible. They then robbed
her. She managed to crawl to negro
cabin, where assistance was given.
She now lies in critical condition.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
Quick on Trigger.

The Knoxville wing of Wednesday
contains proclamation calling for the
militia to organize. and hold themselves
in readiness for any emergency that may
arise. Though not running under the
paupcr press law, we would gladly pub
lish the proclamation, but haven't room
this week for more than the extract be-
low.
1t recites the law recently passed and
proceeds:
Now, therefore, [. WILLIAM G.. BRowN-
Low. Governor. of Tennessee. in pursu-
ance of the provisions of the foregoing
Act do call upon the good loyal and
patriotic people-whte and colored-
of every county in the State to proceed,
without delay, and raise companies OF
loyal and able-bodied men and report
the same to Inc at Nashville.
Whether any of the companies
white or colored-so organized, will be
actually called into the field. will depend
entirely upon the conduct of the peo
pie, themselves, in the several counties.
| earnestly hope that there be 10 occa
sion to call out these troops; but thai
the effort of all the citizens to preserve
and maintain the peace will succeed and
thus obviate the necessity Of this stern
resort
But, if, unhappily, better councils dc
not prevail and order is not restored
and if am compelled to meet armed
marauders by force, purpose to meet
them with such numbers and in such
manner as the cXigency shall demand
whatever may be the consequences.
will not be deferred from the discharge
of my duty, herein, by threat of violence
from rebel speakers or rebel newspapers
nor by any other means of intimidation
AS United States troops are to be
sent into the State to preserve peace
and protect welldisposed and law-abid-
ing citizens, we hope no collision will
occur between them and the loyal mill.
tia-white or colored.
Since the above was in type we have
come across the following in the Knox
vile Press and Herald.
We are informed by Mr.. Hoxie, SUI
perintendent L. Il. and Va. Rail Road,
that nineteen cars, loaded with soldiers,
will arrive at Bristol today from Rich
mond. We suppose they are to be used
for preserving peace in Tennessee.
This, if true, would indicate that A
j. was about to outflank w. G.. B. in
the business Of keeping the peace, and
that the radicals in Middle and Wes
Tennessee are to receive more military
protection than they contracted for
There is such Il thing as being little
too smart sometimes.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
Tennessee Delegation at Washing
ton.

A Washington date says of the Ten
nessee delegation lately at Washington
to consult with the President:
The Tennessee Delegation are appa-
rcntly pleased with the Presidents or
ders to furnish Federal troops to main
tain order in that State; nevertheless
they are suspicious Of the Executive,
and declare that, if the troops don't sus-
tain the civil authorities, the militia
will be called into service. In reply to
the question whether, in the event of
any conflict of views between Brown
low and the General Commanding the
Department, what would be expected
from the latter, they indicated that they
had some confidence in Thomas. but as
he is on court of inquiry which meets
here in October to examine into Gen.
Dyer's case, his department may be
temporarily in command of some other
officer. Gen. Thomas will at once be
advised that any number of troops will
be at his command, and to maintain
peace and order in that State. This
committee have been badly scared by
the Kuklux, whom they represent OF
savage and bloody intentions. The
committee dsSererdte that the KukluN
lately skinned negro alive, solely be.
cause he was Radical. When asked
why they didn't put this in their report
to the President, they said they feared
nobody would believe it.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
G0rSia.

The Senate declared that Campbell
and Wallace, colored Senat ors, were in
eligible, by vote of "a to H. ..r
Campbell, in concluding his speech,
said that he knew that his doom was
certain, but claimed the right to enter
respectful protest, at the proper time.
The protest of Campbell and Wallace
were roc eived by the Senate and enter-
ed on the journal. t.r."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
Radical Bill of Fare,

The following is the bill of fare of
the banquet to which the Radicals invite
the people,: .l.
No meat; old clothes; high taxes for
the poor; no taxes for the rich ; low wa
ges; eternal war; gold for the, bond
holders; rags for the people; the aims
house.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
July Interest.

A telegraphic dispatch from New
York was received at the Office of the
State Comptroller on the 18th, to the eff
feet that the Fest Tennessee and Virgin
ia, and East Tennessee and Georgia rail-
roads finished paying in their July
interest yesterday.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
John III. Surratt.
A Washington dispatch says:

n washington ulspatCH says:
John III. Surratt's second trial is ex-
pected to take plare next Monday
Sixty-nine subpGnas for witnesses for
the prosecution were issued, including
three new ones, and ninety-six for the
defense, and but few if any of these
heretofore examined.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18

A negro who had attempted an out
rage on white woman at Lcwisville,
Arkansas, was captured by her incen.
sed friends, at once shot to death, and
cut to pieces. rsdi ~. assume
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
General War in Europe,

LONDON, Sept. l6.-The leading arti-
Gle in the Pail Mall Gazette says that
in every capital of Europe the belief
that great and immediate war i'm
ponds, grows day by day.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18

DR.. James l.. Grant, of Atlanta. we'll
known throughout the South, died at
his home on Friday last, after very
short illness, his disease being yellow
jaundice.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
The COMMITTEES of Conference.

From the following order Of the War
Department it will be seen that the
Legislative Committee which went to
Washington to confer with the Presi-
dent have been successful in their mis-
sion:
WASHINGTON, Sept 1.-The follow
ing was promulgated to-day: .,-
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, Sept III, 1868.
1Naj.- Gent Geo. II. Thomas, Command
ina Department ofMe Cumberland:
GENERAL: Messrs. VIM. III. Wisener
r.. A. Hamilton and j. III. Agee, Com
mittee appointed by the Legislature of
Tennessee, have waited upon the Prcsi-
dent and represented TO him the pres
ent condition of affairs in Tennessee,
and urged him to take steps to give pro-
lection to the law abiding citizens of
that State. a copy of the joint reso-
luton under which the committee was
appointed, and of written commune
cation from the committee to the Presi-
dent, are furnished herewith for your
information. You will please report
without unnecessary delay, what force,
in addition to that now under your
command, will be required to enable
you to give all necessary aid to the CIV
il authorities of Tennessee to execute
the laws, preserve the peace, and pro.
tcct the law-abiding citizens of the
State. The instructions heretofore CIV
ell from this Department, are deemed suf-
ficient for your government. 1t was the
purpose of these instructions to confer
upon you all the power which the laws
allow. and it is the wish of the Prcsi-
dent that you exercise it within the lin.
its of your lawful authority and of full
discretion in your action to the end tina,
in any event the peace may be preserv.
ed.
Very respectfully, your obcdient SER
want, sc. j. M. SCHoFIELD,
Secretary of War
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18

HURLBURT, the scalawag Superinten-
dent of the Georgia State Road, has
turned off one hundred and fifty old and
trusty employees for the crime of being
Democrats, and filled their places for
the most part with negroes. l-----
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
HOuk q Candidate.

The Hon. L. c. HoUK is announced,
through the Knoxville Wing, as can
didate for Congress in this (the Second)
District. LII
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18

1t is estimated that the number of
threshing machines now i'm use in the
country is not far short of quarter of
a million, and thar they save ten mil
lion bushels of grain besides being eco
nomical of labor
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
Canada.

A dispatch from Ottawa of the 18th
says: the jury found verdict of guilty
against Whalen for the murder of
MCGee. ...
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
Still Ahead.

The question in the South Carolina
Senate is, "Is carpet-bagger as good
as negro ?" At last accounts the me-
gro was little ahead.
aeg- The Republican majority in Maine
is reported at $4,000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18

pa~ Joseph Motley, Democrat, is a
for Congress in the Nashville
District.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18

nag A Boston dispatch says Butler
has lost the nomination for Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-24

LOyEAT SEVENTY. The Boston correspond
ent of the Springfield Republican tells the fol-
lowing:
Here is touching little romance. Half a
century ago two you3g people-youth and
maiden in a country village-loved each other
Unkind fate prosecuted them and denied the
legitimate reward of mutual affection. Both
married and lived in widely separated towns,
children grew up about each, and the cares OF
life came upon them but the spark OF that
early love still burned 10 both bosoms. Once
in a great while they exchanged letters. At
last his wife died; his children grew up and
went to away and he was left lonely old
man, poor and comfortless. This summer her
husband died. As soon as the blessed detunct
was put comfortably under the sod the widow
packed up her goods and started for the home
of her first love- She arrived one afternoon
and was directed to his house, but its master
was absent. Nothing dauuted, she went IN
and sat alone till he returned. Imagine the
meeting of tender old creatures of seventy,
who had been faithful to each other through
fifty years. She remained in his house few
DAYS: then they were married, and the neigh
bors say that never did humanity afford such
a similitude to two very sentimental turtle
doves as in the welded bliss of those absurd
old people. They are living, now STEPPED IN
happiness, it would seem, and no doubt, fully
believe In the maxim, better late than never.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-24

BOOTS AND SHOES.

ITO THE LADIES OF ALEXANDRIA
AND VICINITY.
beg leave to inform you that l have taken
rooms at No. III King street. q few doors above
Washington ST., where am prepared to have
made to order all kinds of LADIES, MISSES
and CHILDREN'S SHOES, at short notice, OF
the best material and workmanship. My long
and varied experience in the ladies branch OF
the business in the largest cities both north and
south. will enable me to produce rs gooo an ar
ticle as can be had in Baltimore or Philadel-
phia 1t will ever be my greatest desire to
please in every respect the eye and tit he foot.
nov 23-lm Is. ID. AUGUR II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-24

Mr.. G. Fl. Brown writes to the Round Table
curious account regarding Marshal Ney,
"who was next 70 Napoleon, the greatest of
the generals produced 10y the French revolu-
ton" and seriously asks the question, was he
Frenchman or an American? His 5iog-
raphy, as written by his family, represents
him to have been born at Sarre Louis, small
town on the Rhine, in 1869. The other story
is about as follows: Marshal Ney's proper
name was Michael Rodolph, and not Michael
Ney He was a captain iu Gen. Wayne's army
in the war with the Indians His career was
marked by the most daring deeds of vslOr, and
he was called among the soldiers by the
last title Napoleon ever gave him-the bra vest
of the brave" Capt. Michael Rodolph was
young aud fiery, and on one occasion. feeling
himself insulted by Gen. Wayne, he challenged
him. Gen. Wayne reported his ineubordlnate
conduct to the government, and Gen. Washing
iugton struck his name from the army list
Rodolph then turned his attention to farming,
on Elk Greek, near Elkton, Md, aud, pos
sesing himself Of small vessel, he traded
iu tobacco to the West Indies. Such restless
nature could not be satisfied with 50 prosalc a
pursuit. Having unexpectedly put back
from one OF his trips, he found his vile en-
gagged in a suspicious affair with another man.
w iCUOuG SdyiuS WOl0 W auJ hO
left herself and her children in peacea-
bic possession of his rival, returned to his yes
se made sail, and never returned. MIR. Pinek
ney, then our Minister to France, recognized
him shortly afterwards, under his new name,
in review in the Champ de Mars, and Mr..
Browning says 'his friends In Maryland carry
out the theory OF the identity of the two men,
by supposing that Rodolph proceeded to Bor-
daux with his cargo, sold his vessel, established
a shop aud sold his tobacco; and with bis Oar
ing enterprising military taste and genius, en-
listed in the army of the revolution as COM
mon soldier. from which his geoeral superiority
and the technical knowledge acquired under
Gen. Wayne soon raised him. The wife OF
Rodolph married again after her deSertlon by
her husband, and settled in the obscure town
of Brunswick, in Georgia; and it is a nOticea-
bic fact that some years ago, young Ney-
Count Ney, who was for some years French
charge at Rio de Janeiro, we'll known to many
officers OF our navy-vi:ited the United States,
and set out Immediately after his arrival IN
New York for that place, and remained several
weeks IN the neighborhoOd as the guest OF the
Rodoph family, who were independent and re-
spectacle farmers, but not people likely TO re-
ceive visit from Count Ney bred in Paris,
under ordinary circumstances. Altogether,
this is a romantic story, and COuut Ney will do
the world great Service by disclosing the facts
in his possession regarding it, as Mr.. Brown
ing earnestly called upon him TO do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-24
T AMES ". MALLS,

(SUCoEssoR 10 J. w. NAILS s. Co..
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Having purchased, the entire stock OF the late
firm, at the old stand,
NO. 1877, KING STREET,
I invite those who have so literally pstronized
them, and the public generally, to give me
cali. Having large stock on hand, | am pre-
pared to sell as cheap as can be bought in the
State My stock consists Of Hardware, Cutlery,
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, M0uldlngs;
Balusters, of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. A large stock of French and American
Glass, double and single thick, of all sizes z =
Paints Oils, Vsrnishos, Paint and White Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and ether
brands Of fine quality, Putty, Turpentine and
Machine Oil Also, Lime Of superior quality. 1l t
Roofing, sc. A large stock Of Pugh's celebra-
ted Car Augers, and other articles foundin first
class Builders Furnishing Establishments;
All orders for Lumber Brick and all kinds
of Building Material promptly attended to
Terms cash. ap Zl-tI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-24
NERTILIZERS.

NERTILIZERS.
We beg to call the attention of our agricultu-
raj friends and others to our usual full supply of
STANDARD FERTILIZERS.
PERUVIAN GUANO,
of the latest importation: by the agents OF the
Government.
The well-known fertilize ers of the Lodi Manu-
featuring Company
FOWLE T. CO.'S SOL UBLE PHOSfHA-
TED PERUVIAN GUANO,
much cheaper than Peruvian Guano, fully
equal in it's effects and its rmanent improve
GOES & BRADLEY'S SUPER-PHOS-
PILATES,
OBER'S ANNOTATED SUPER-PHOS-
PILATES.
The celebrated
ALTA VELA PHOSPHATE.
We also fill orders for all other fertilizers
known in the market, at the very lowest cash
prices. HOOE. WEDDERBURN& q CO.,
Successors to FOwle u Co
au 7-tf No. 2, Prince ST., Alexandria va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-24
~ REAT BARGAINS CHEAP FOR CASH.

OPEN THIS DAY
an assortment of very cheap BLANK ETS,
BED RUGS, Flannels, superior Mohairs, AL
paccs, Poplins, BslmoTal Skirts Toweling'
Napkins, Sleeps Gray Cloth, kerseys, Cloak
French Cloth, Virginia Cloth, elegant Black
Velveteen Shswls, Lambs Wool Shirts and
Drawers for Gents and Ladies, 'Woolen Hoods,
Scsrfs, Stockings, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Sus-
penders, Table Cloths, Russia Diaper, Sheetlng
Cottons, Pillow Case Linen and Cotton-with a
thousand other articles. Call and examIne canine at
dec rs r. L. WOODS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-24
V1HROUGH TO ALEXANDRIA.

/ -
The subscriber has started 8 TKI-W EEKLY
STAGE LINE between Winches Ea77=eesfSsss az 3 2
ter and Mercier's Station. or Clar ks ssSs&@saSA
Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad Stages
leave Winchester on MONDAYS, WEDN hS'
DAYS and Fridays; returning leave Mer-
cer's Station or Clarks Gap, on TUESDA16'
THURSDAYS and SATU KDAYS.
Having made arrangements with the Rail
chester chest to Alexandria for $3.50; returning at
the same rate.
Office for my Stage Line in Winchester, at
the Taylor Hotel JOHN T. HILL Agent at
Alexandria, Office at Halls Photograph Gale al
ry; in Berryvile at Castloman'S Hotel. Inc
careful drivers, and quick time VIII be made.
gsy> In purchasing tickets be sure to ask for
Kemp's Line JAS. II. KEMP.
Winchester nov 6-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-24
OHRlSTMAS PRESENTS.
GREAT ATTRACTION.

We offer to the public, at the lowest prices,
the greatest and most attractive variety OF
TOYS now found in our city, which we prom
ise will please even the most fastdious. Also.
SLBlGH BASKETS, SLEIGH BELLS, Boys
Sleighs aid Wagons A large assortment Of
SKATES, SEWING MACHINES, &c.
A. II. MOTT. b. s. AshB1'
a. H MOTT & CO,
de ll-l0tl SO King street, Alexandria, Va.
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WEATHER BOARDING.,
SIDING, BOX STUFF,
DRAWER STUFF,
PANELS. &c.

And to execute ell kinds of Scroll. Saving
and Wood-Turning, Planning, Tonguelng ana
ner. They will also furnish plans and .Sspecll-
cations for dwelings, stores and other buildings
nov 10-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-24
DRY GOODS.
DOMES TICS.

We are this day opening full assortment of
Domestics We name in part beautiful line
OF Calicoes, the last styles of the season; Can
ton Flannels, Besched and Brown Cottons {;
Flannes, in grey, red and white AS we pur-
chase almost all goods in this line By the case
and bale of agents hands, we can offer special
inducements to wholesale and retail purchasers.
nov 25 WITMER s. SLAYMAKER.
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TERMs or ADVERTIsING:

One square eight lines dollar for the first insertion
ami twenty-five cents for each subsequent Liberia
terms made with yearly advertisers.
Marriage Notices and Obituaries will be charged tor.
All of personal character will be charg
al for advertisement rates.
All communications be accompanied by the Of
he authors and rejected returned
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GROCERIES.
ID FAD THIS
Save your time by calling st
SAMUEL j. REEDS
CHEAP FAMILY GROCERY,

SAMUEL j. REEDS
CHEAP FAMILY GROCERY,
No. u S. Fairfax st.
SAVE YOUR MONEY
By purchasing where you can buy everything
in the Grocery line at the cheapest price for
cash.
Choice Family Groceries. Wines and Liquors
of the best quality Raisins, Ourrants,, Ctron
Spices of all kinds Homlny, Buckwheat
nice a'2i Roll oil Butter; 500 lbs. of choice Sugar
Cured Family Bacon, Hams, Shoulders Breast
Pieces Middlings Corned Pork, Hams; and
ALSO Spiced, Smoked Beef and Sausage M eat
of my own manufacture; pure Leaf Lard, put
up by myself expressly for family use, IN Jars
and flrkins All ask is call, being satisfied
that can please the most fastidious as well IN
quality as in price. s. j. REED,
dec 7-tf No. "a S. Fairfax st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-24

BOOTS AND SHOES.
u w. I. CLIFFORD
Informs the citizens of Alexandria and vicln-
ity that he is again prepared to manufacture
all descriptions of
LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S
BOOTS AND SHOES,
of sup.rior quality and at reasonable prices.
The estimation in which his work has hereto
fore been held is sufficient guarantee for the
satisfaction he will render in the future No.
1l3, King street, near the corner of Pitt.
oct 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-24
"FN0oURAGH HOME INDUSTRY
Virginia SASH AND DOOR FACTORY

We would respectfully ANNOUNCE 70 lle pUV-
lie that we are prepared to furnish
SASHES, DOORS,
BRACKETS, NEWELS
BALUSTERS &c, &c
at lower ra les than the same can be had north
We have secured the services of Mr,, CRAS.
MANKIN as Superintendent of the Manutac-
tnring Department, whose well reputa-
ton rs a mechanic warrants US in saying that
our our worl, will compare with any IN the country
Ali kinds Of TURNING and SCROLL
SAVING done with dispatch. We haze also
connected with the Factory a large SA W
Mill. FLOORING-MILL end SURFAC-
ING-MILL, Send for Price List.
RISHEILL & HODGE,
corner Fairfax and Queen streets,
ap 18-tf ALEXANDRIA, Va.