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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11

FURTHER FROM "Ma. PARR.-In the Vir-
giDia Conv on Saturday. while Mr.. Parr
was on the floor, b.. "a.
Mr.: Massie moved that the Convention ad-
journ sine de-
Mr. Parr: The gentleman is no friend O.
mine, sir, when he makes such a motion as
that, sir. [ disclain it, sir. N man OF low
cabre, sir, but l shoots upward, sir. My
calibre's small, my powders weak. and my
shots light, and if they don't create sensa-
ton, sir, when they fall, can help it, sir.
If 10 thar descension they create sensation, no
man can't say [ shot at him. because shot
upwards, sir. You know, Mr. President, they
say if you shoot up, sir, when the shot come
down sir they fall down as hard on your head
sir, as they started up from the muzzle of the
gun, sir. And, sir, I'd like to have half
hour, sir, to speak on this subject, sir; and l
have some netes, sir, I'd like torcad sir.
MIR. Clements. If the gentleman will allow
me, IN inform him that the question upon
Mr. Parr eyes, sir and Id have the
gentleman TO understand sir, that I'm not
going to speak on the oyster, sir. I have not
yet spent three hours, as some members has,
on this floor, sir; and | want you to let me
read the notesI has;
Mr. Thayer rose to, point of order 1.-THE
gentleman was not speaking to the subject I'M
der consideration" ,1C
Voice: ''He's speaking directly to the
point. +"
Mr.. Parr: eyes, sir; that's it. Directly
sirv"'
Mr.. Parr continued for some moments, and
was interrupted by the arrival of the hour for
the order OF the day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11

The result of the vote in Alabama on the
new Constitution is still doubtful. though it is
thought the Constitution is defeated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11

The cholera is reported as still raging in the
Island of St. Thomas. Vessels coming from
ST. Thomas are guaranteed at Havana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11

Accounts from almost all quarters Of Europe
represent that cold weather prevails as 1t has
done in this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11

DR.. Alexis Caswe, has been elected Presi-
dent OF Brown University to succeed DR.. Sears.
lie is learned man. He was once Prcfes-
sor in Columbian College D. G.. -. s.. -.
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: Dispatches from the West say that in ali the
Northwestern States, the cold on the night Of
the 9th was the severest. of the present winter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11

The Alabama papers complain of numerous
instances OF fraud upon the elective franchise
by the blacks in various quarters Of the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11

numerous accidents from explosion of kero
sene OIL, are reported in the newspapers,
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SUPREME CoURT. ~ esterday, Judge Nelson
read the opinion Of the Court in the case of the
bill of complaint in equity, filed by the State of
Georgia VS.. Edwin NJ Stanton, Ulysses S.
Grant, and John Pope, in April, 1867, which
bill was then argued by Mr.. O'Conor for the
State of Georgia The Court said that thu bill
filed in this case amounted substantially TO the
allegation that certain acts threatened would
overturn the government OF Georgia. This,
the Court held, presents a ID ere political ques-
tioo, Of which the Court has no jurisdiction,
and several decisions were referred to as up
holding this view. The bill Of the STATE Of
Georgia was dismissed.
Subsequently to the deliycry'of this opinion,
Judge Black filed new bill 10 behalf OF the
State Of Georgia against Generals Grant, Meade,
Ruger, ct ol 1t is understood that this bill
will avoid all the difficulties encountered in the
former argument and raises distinctly ques-
ton of property, to wit The Treasury of the
State. Au injunction to protect this Is prayed
for, Phe time for hearing the argument Is not
determined upon.
The Court also overrufed the motion to dis
miss the case ofthe State of Texas on the origi-
nal docket, the said motion being based upon
denial that Texas is State 10 the Union. In
dismissing the motion, the Court reserve to the
parties the right to discuss the SUBJECT Of juris
diction at the hearing of the case.
Chief Justice Chase observed that be con-
Cured in the decision dismissing the bill filed
by the State Of Georgia, but did not concur In
all of the reasoning by which it was supported.
Some think that the decision does not fore
shadow the dismissal of the case of eu partc
McCardle, but that, that cause will be adjudi-
Gated in such a way as to ascertain the ghs
of the party under the Constitution and laws
of the land. The decision, however, on The
motion of Messrs. Hughes and Trumbull to
dismiss this case, remains to be given
Nat. Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11

THE SOUTHERN BALTIMORE CONFERENCE
This religious body will meet in Baltimore on
Wednesday the 4th of March. It is expected
that the Conference will continaer in session
about week. The lay delegates for the first
time, will meet with their ministerial brethren
as members of the Conference. The body will
be unusually large, numbering probably from
IT'S to 200 members. Several of the bishops
and board OF managers for foreign missions will
also be present.-Bab San.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11

The proposition for removal of the national
capital to the West, received much larger
vote 10 the House of Representatives, than we
supposed it would. Seventy-one to ninety,
seven, really, does not look like an absolute
certainty of pern,anence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11

Ia the Virginia Convention, on Saturday,
Mr. Thomas called up the report from the
special committee to examine into the case Of
Mr. Hunter, charged with a breach of the
privileges in saying to Mr.. Hunnicutt that he
lied in his teeth if he called 4. NJ. T. Hunter
traitor.
Mr.. Scott submitted a minority report in
which, while it was yielded that MIR. Hunter
had been guilty of breach of order, it was
contended that Mr.. Hunncutt's language was
also disorder'y, and we'll calculated to give
offence to the friend and relative of Mr. R. M.
T. Hunter that the charges we're not brought
forward according to the rules governing the
proceedings OF the house, and therefore that
the matter should 20 no further.
The whole matter was postponed until
Thursday, when it will be made the special
order of the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11

The Richmond Enquirer informs US that
Hunnicutt is collapsed demagogue" and
that in the Convention she has now fallen so
completely that the most stupid and illiterate of
the loyal leaguers" delight to hold him up to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11
PlEDNoST EE AL ESTATE
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,

The undersigned having been appointed agent
for this com pany, has established an office un--
der the Mansion House, where he can be found
during business hours and will be pleased to
furnish all desired information on the subject
Of insurance
The Company TO which he is attached is rap
idly growing in popular favor, its managers be-
ing men Of distinction, and we'll known through
out the State. The Company offers induce
ments to insurees held out by no other compa-
ny, and the fact that it is Virginia Company,
managed by Virginians, entities it to the cor
dial support of Virginians
refer, by permission, to MessTs. G. Il. Rob.
inson, J. :. Knox, Thomas Perry, or any of
the leading business men Of the city.
LEWIS Il. W1NGFlELD.
DIR NJ LEWIS Med Ey feb ll-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11

We published paragraph the other day
showing that whatever may be reported about
the business of New York, real estate in that
city does not decline. The New York Herald
says: within the past ten years there has
been an immense increase in the price of real
estate in this city. five were to set down the
advance at fifty per cent we would probably
not exceed the averages" -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-11
va. DEMONSTRATION. Convention.


In the Convention yesterday, the judiciary
committee reported adversely to two resolu
tions-one for sca]eing debts contracted prior tt
April, 1865, at twenty-five per cent on the dol
lar, and another declaring all debts prior tc
that date null and void The committees re-
port also takes the ground that debts contract
ed for the purchase of slaves cannot be sci
aside. Fhe report was adopted by a vote Of II
to 6. The section of a report giving the Legisa
ture power to sell the States interest in inter
nal improvements, and apply the proceeds to
liquidate the public debt was adopted.
LAND SALES IN VIRG1NIA-AND NORTHERN
SETTLERS. The Lynchburg Virginian of Jan.
3lst says: During the past two weeks we
have had calls from number Of persons from
distant States, wishing to purchase lands. :
Some Of these have made extensive examina
tons, and we are led to believe that the result
will be a large influx of capital. We are now
negotiating with parties for the sale of real
estate amounting to at least 5000, 000."
The Fredericksburg Herald of Feb. Sd says ::
6 We are in the receipt of letters from all
parts of the best Government the world ever
saw, inquiring as to the farming lands in this
section, the condition of the people. the safety
to new corners, the desirability of Fredericks-
burg as place of residence. rents, whether
white labor is wanted, and hundred other
matters
Those who are looking forward to immigrat-
ing ought to come on at once, and see for
themselves. In FIVE years the prices of lands,
1otc Eo will ha moro than. donhlod and in
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GOLD.

GOLD.
NEW YORK, February II told to. day l42t
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The New York correspondent Of the Phfla-
delphia Ledger says Business men begin
to look upon the impeachment as something
that may eventuate in serious results Here
tofore, the impression has been that no such ex-
tremities would be resorted to, but the devel-
opments to-day of what is going on at Wash
ington are doing much to prepare the public
mind for new excitements and new uncertain
fiea - y -.
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r AIDES DIARIES FOR 1868.

A TTENTION HYDRAULIONl--A tailed
N meeting of the Hydraulion Steam Fire En-
CINE Company will be held at the Engine
House, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, Jan
uary 18th, at Il clock, to receive the report
of the committee on the proposed procession
The attendance of all the members is earnestly
requested By order of the President:
fe 11-2t THEO II. FICkLIN, Secty.
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COMMISSION 3HEngIAlyTN

feb ll-3nl
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30
A Plea for Children.

Don't expect too much of them it has
taken forty years, it may be, to make you
what you are, with s.all their lessons of
experience; and dare say you are
faulty being at best Above all, don't ex-
pect Judgment in child or patience under
trials; sympathize in theii mistakes and
trouble don't ridicule them. oncs sa va
little, restless, inquisitive child ask grown
person what he was doing? s'Grinding
pepper" said the man, flor the meat"
Not an idea had the boy Of four years Of
the property of that pungent spice. sLet
me taste it." he said, "and see what it is
lke?" "No, smell it," said the man, and
the little fellow buried his face in large
box full. Of course his eyes were nearly
put out, and this human brute laughed
heartily. To this day the child regards
him with the greatest detestation that no
advances can conquer, and no wonder.
Remember not to measure q child's trials
by your standard. GAS one whom his
mother comforteth," says the inspired
writer, and beautifully does he convey to
us the deep, faithful love that ought to be
found in every woman's heart, the unfail-
ing sympathy with all her children's griefs.
When see children going to their father
for comfort, am sure there is something
wrong with their mother Men are poor
ly fitted fol tie care of little ones. They
lack not only the untiring patience, but
the heaven-born unself1shness Of woman
kind. Do not judge their loving words
and looks; the world may use them rough
~ enough, in their passing through it let
the memories of their childhood be as
bright as you Can make it. Grant them
every innocent pleasure in your power.
We have often felt our temper rise to see
how carelessly their little plans are thwart-
ed by older persons, when little trouble
On their part would have given the child
pleasure, the memory os which would last
lifetime. Lastly, don't think child
hopeless case because it betrays some very
bad habits. We have known children
that seem to have been born thieves and
liars, so early did they display these unde-
niable traits, yet we have lived to see these
same children beco.-o noble men and wo-
men, and ornaments to society. We must
confess they had wise, afectionate parents.
There is very little human perfection in
the world. Many Of the men that have been
most loved and honored of God himself,
were far from being sinless. Your little
boy or girl is probably what you were
then at his age. If you give better train
ing it may far excel you; but you have no
right not to expect its character to be a
reflection of your own, and whatever else
you may be compelled to deny it by your
circumstances in life, give them what they
most value, plenty of love.-Episc0pI
Methodist.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30
EranlkI1n's Wife.

To promote her husbands interests, she
attended il his little shop, where she
bought rags, sewed pamphlets, folded
newspapers, and sold the few articles in
which he dealt, such as Ink, papers, lamp
black, blanks and other stationery At
the same time she was an excellent house
keeper, srd besides being economical her
sell, tau ht her somewhat careless and dis.
orderly husband to be economical also.
Sometimes, Franklin was clothed from
head to foot in garments which his wife
she performed all the work of the house
without the assistance of servant.
Nevertheless, she knew now to be liberal
at proper times. Franklin tells US that
for some years after his marriage his
breakfast was bread and milk, which they
ate out Of tWO-penny earthen vessel,
with a pewter spoon but one morning,
on going down to breakfast. he found
upon the table a beautiful china bowl,
from which his bread and milk was
steaming, with silver spoon by its side,
which had cost a sum equal in our cur
rency to $40. When he expressed his as
constituent at this unwonted splendor,
Mrs. Franklin only remarked that she
thought her husband deserved silver
spoon and china bowl as much as any of
his neighbors.
Franklin prospered In his business until
he became the most famous editor and
most fourishing printer in America, which
gave him the pleasure of relieving his
wife from the cares of business, and en-
abled him to provide for her spacious
and well furnished abode. She adorned
high station as well as she had borne
lowly one, and presided at her husbands
liberal table as gracefully as when he ate
his breakfast of bread and milk from a two
penny bowi.-Parton's Life Of Franklin.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30
Debility and EmacIatton

Both result from the lack OF ability to convert the
food into nutriment How necessary, then, for
those suffering from these alarming symptoms to
Immediately resort to remedy that VIII strength
en- the stomach and digestive organs. For, as
soon s. this desirable object has been accom-
pltshed, the health improves, and the patient
resumes his usual personal appearance. HOS
LETTERS STOMACH BITTERS have attained q
worldwide popularity in such cases, and have
been proven the best and safest means of remov-
Ing constipation. toning the stomach, giving
energy to the liver, and relieving every symptom
OF nervousness ana depression or spirits. Its
cheering and beneficial effects are highly spoken
of by thousands, who to it their restoration to
health. No restorative in the annals of medicine
has attained the same popularity In the short
space of time 1t has been before the public or
has won the high endorsements accor ded to this
excellent tonic. Many other prepar atoms, pur-
porting to be correctives and restoratives, have
been introduced, and have persisted one by one,
while the Popularity of HOSTErTER'S STOM-
ACH BITTERS continues to increase, and Is now
recognized as a standard household medicine.
The success which attends the use of the Bitters
evnces at once its virtues in all cases of debility
and diseases of the stomach. Certificates almost
without number, have been published, attesting
It's truly miraculous power In removing those
painful and fearful diseases. And at this time II
seems idle to do more than call attention to its
excellence. 1t is the only preparation of the kind
that Is reliable in all cases, and 1t Is therefore
worthy OF the consideration of the afflicted.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

a youngster of five summers In
Athens, Ga. few Sundays ago was PLAYING With
his toys when his mother forbade him. !" Why
ing tone. Because it is Gods day, and God win
not love little boys that play on Sunday" We'll,
ma, III bet, Gays young hopeful, still anxious 70
when he was little.''
AVOID quotations, unless you are
studied In their import and feel their pertiaeuos
n friend -, the other day, while looking at the
skeleton OF an ass which had been dug out of Q
ssnd,pit, and admiring and wondering at the
structure OF that desptsed animal, made very
notddroit use of one. e Abr said he, with the
deepest humility, and simplicity worthy Of
made : :,
"A seasonable motto for collectors:
II twere dun when It's dun, then 'twere well IL
were dun quickly"
"A trial trip-A trip with two Sara
toga trunks. four band boxes and a-woman.
There is one thing among many In
HE to try men more than any other 1t is a-jury.
when is a young mans arm like the
gospel? When it maketh glad thu waist places.
Why does a donkey like thistles
peter than cornf Because he Is an ass.
Why is tired man like an umbrella,
because he Is used up.
How do you define "black as your
hat!' Darkness that may be felt.
"A work of art-A widow trying to
get husband.
The biggest portmanteau known
The Grand Trunk of Canada.
Tho end of Seward real estate pur
chases-A drop Of the crater.
Where is money first mentioned in
the Bible? When the dove brought the green
back to Noah.
--FHsa euggoets the cheapest enter
tainment, to entertain doubt.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30
Mark Twninss ExlI0gy Of the
Fair SeE.

The Washington Correspondents Club
held its anniversary few days ago.
Mr, Clements, better known as Mark
Twain, responded to the toast, woman
the pride of the professions and the jewel
of ours" He said I:
MIR. PRESIDENT: do not know why
should be singled out to receive the great
est distinction of the evening-for so the
Office OF replying to the toast of woman
has been regarded in every age. [Ap-
plause.l I do not know why | have re-
ceived this distinction, unless it be that
am trlde less homely than the other
members of the club. But, be this as ii
may, Mr.. President, am proud Of my po-
sitior, and you could not have chosen any
one who would have accepted it more
gladly, or labored with heartier good will
to do the subject justice than l. Because,
sir, love the sex. Laughter I love all
the women, sir, irrespective of age or
color. Laughter
Human intelligence cannot estimate
what we owe to woman. sir She sews on
our buttons, (laughterl, she mends or
clothes Claughterl, she ropes us in at the
church fairs-she confdes in US; she tells
US whatever she can find out about the
little private affairs of the neighbors-she
gives us good advice, and plenty of it
she gives US a piece of her mind, some
times-aud sometimes all Ofit-she soothes
our aching brows-she bears our children.
In all relations of life, sir, it Is but Just and
graceful tribute to woman to say of her
that she is q brick Great Laughter
W heresoever you place woman, sir-sn
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

fuel, buttons up the vest and drives on.
On the back between the shoulders the
steam cocks and gauges are placed. AS
these would cause the coat to set awk-
wardly, a knapsack has been provided that
completely covers them. a blanket neatly
rolled up aud placed upon the top Of the
knapsack perfects the delusion. The face
is moulded into cheerful countenance OF
white enamel, which contrasts well with
the dark hair and moustache. A sheet
iron hat with a gauge top acts as . smoke
stack.
The cost of this 6 first man" is $4,000,
though the makers, Deddrick & Grass,
expect to manufacture succeeding ones,
warranted to run year without repairs,
for $780, The same parties expect to con-
struct, on the same principle, horses which
will do the duty of ten OR twelve ordinary
animals of the same species These, it is
confidently believed, can be used alike
before carriages, street cars and ploWs
The man now constructed can make his
way without difficulty over any irregular
surface whose ruts and stones are not
more than nine inches below or above the
level of the road
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30

THE NEW ENGLAND ROCKING CHAIR
If once you sat down In it the illusory NO.
ton of luxury vanished. It was wooden
throughout. Only if some one was sick in
the house was there cushion in it. It's
joints by long use had formed complain
ing habit, and you might in any part of
the house know whether the rocking chair
was in active use. We are obliged to say
that it was a treacherous chair. The rock
ers had been curved to such lines that if
you ventured beyond very gentle motion
the chair would give backward lurch as
if going over, and there are few things
more unsatisfactory to sober.minded per-
son, careful of appearances, than to be
carried over backward in the midst of
quiet conversation. 1t is true that the
chair never did 60 over. The shape of
the rocker was such that when the victim
had spread his arms and firted his legs
into the air, in an involuntary effort at
equilibrium, the chair stopped and set itself
firmly, as if it had been blocked, return
ing again to its normal state only upon
violent effort of its occupant. The neigh
bors we're aware of this propensity and
avoided the chair. Strangers usually had
an experience with it the good doctor or
his wife for the hundredth time reassured
them, "Don't be alarmed! It won't go
over. / never knew anybody to fall =.
Henry Ward Beecter.