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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A we'll was being dug last week on the
"Greepyile Farm of Mrs. Beall, near Charles
town, upon which Mr.. Newton Elsea resided,
About noon blast had been put off in the
well. and few hours after, Mr.. f. descended
to ascertain what effect had been produced: =
Discovering foul air in the we'll, he shouted to
those above to draw him up quickly, which
they at once proceeded to do. When within
few feet of the top, his hold upon the rope
gave way and he was precipitated to the bot
tom. When rescued he was entirely dead.
The Chamber of Commerce held meeting
in Richmond yesterday, and adopted resolutions
favoring the unity of the railroad lines Of the
State. from the Atlantic to the West, and de-
ploring the sale of the States interest IN any
road whereby trade might be turned from Vlr'
oinia. 1t was stated that an effort is being
made in the interest Of Baltimore to buy the
States interest in the Virginia and Tennessee
railroad.
Thos. W. Valentine has been appolnted
postmaster at Bowling Green, Caroline county
vice George Donahoe, resigned. Route Warren
ton to Sperryville, is let to A. H. Weaver at Ow
Run. vice Alex. Lewis, from October l, 1868,
and curtailed to end at Washington, Va, at
pro rata decrease in pay.
The editor of the Norfolk Virginian has dis
covered a new use for sumac. He says that the
blossoms and tender leaves OF the sumac when
dried and added to ones smoking tobacco give
it ar exquisite flavor, which the Grand Turk
never enjoyed in his perfumed Lakatea by thu
CLASSY waters of the Golden Horn.
One year ago October 3lst, 1862 heaV!
snow storm prevailed throughout this section
1t was an unusual sight in Virginia at thu
season of the year, though the snow melted al
most as fast as it fell. So says the Petersburg
Index.
The valuable track of land in Jefferson coun
ty. W. Va, which the late Geo. lsler dice
seized, was offered at public sale on Friday las
and bid in by one of the heirs at $S7 pc
acre.
The Court of Appeals has refused new
trial to Jeter Phillips, and Gov. Wells has re
spited him for sixty days. He was to have
been hung morrow.
1t is said that Rev. DR.. Moore Of Richmond
who has accepted call to Nashville, Tenn.
will be succeeded by son of DR.. Alexander
of Princeton College.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05
Vhe STAY law.

To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette
Seeing that the subject of the Stay Law is
being asitated again, and that there are adVo-
Gates for continuance of the present law, and
rs there may be doubts as to the beneficial et-
tects Of the present law, inasmuch as it places
the creditors means Of support in the hands OF
the debtors, and leaves them destitute, and
without legal remedy, would suggest whether
it would not be better to 0lto10 the creditor the
privilege of collecting his debts by yearly III
stalments OF, say, one-third, one-fourth, or one
fifth each year, thereby giving the creditor
some Of his own dues to support himself and
family, and at the same time protecting the
debtor from the sacrifice of his entire means,
and giving him an opportunity OF finally paying
all debts, and having something lett for his
support. But it is contended by some that this
instalment mode of paying is unconstitutional.
Can it be that to stay all Is constitutional, and
to stay in part is unconstitutional sick man
might be relieved by taking broken doses, While
q full dose would PROSTATE and kill him; and
besides this, have we any State, or Constitution!
Are we not citizens of District No. l, and our
laws locked up in the heart and brains OF mil
itary man? And might he not, OF his grace, do
something for our mutual benefit?
1t occurs to me that for every 500 paid from
the production of the soil 1.-THE source OF all our
means) the Indebtedness of our people might
be lessened $1,000 before the money left our
community.
| make these suggestions, hoping some one
better qualified than am, will think over the
matter, and devise some plan that Will work
good to both debtor and creditor. NJ.
PIEDMONT, Va, Nov. 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05
NEW SrYLEsl NEW Styles

In store and receiving daily. Style, fit and
workmanship of our garments surpassed bV
none; equalled by few; all prices guarantee
over than the lowest elsewhere, and full salts
action guaranteed every purchaser, or the sal
cancelled and the money refunded
Ring out the Intelligence,
Open the door;
The people are coming
AS never before:
The public are rushing
With rapturous burst
Ofjoy to our opening,
November the first.
Great piles of Chinchilla:
And Chiviot Sacks
And OYercoat Beavers,
For clever folks backs
And while he's about il.
Each father enjoys
Getting Coats Ves.ings and TroWser;
For ell of his boys.
SO low are the prices
AS almost TO shock
The crowd Of folks pressing
To look al the stock
So great are the inducements
That good people all
Are rushing for Clothing
TO BLoNDHEIM's this Fall Cno4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

KEPT HIS PROMISE. "A few days since Mr..
Frank McDeyitt, one of Seymour and Blajr's
devoted friends. made promise that should
Grant and Colfax be elected President and
Vice President of the United States, he would
carry, lashed on his back, from Trades Union
Hall to the Navy Yard, the bulletin board
made by order of the Jackson Democratic AS
ISOLATION, and containing thereon all OF the dis
patches received by that association the preV1l-
his appearance at the above-named hall yester-
day morning, and after taking good snifter
ordered the board to be placed upon his back,
according to order, which was done in short
order, and, with yell for Seymour and Blair
he took up the line Of march for the Navy
Yard. He was the cause OF great merriment
along the route, but he performed the task like
q man, and at his journeys end again shouted
for the leaders of the ''lost cause. - Washing
tom RcDnbhcqR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05
CITY ITEMS.

CHILDREE's Bismarck and Garibaldi Suit.
some very pretty styles, So. $40, S12 and Sl51
Seryiceable suits for small boys and some Of
them quite neat for S.. IS aud 81. Overcost:
So, $40, Sl2 and SIS Childrens Capes and ali
the most desirable goods for children and bow,
can be obtained of Geo @. Henning, No. 5Ii
18th ST.. Washington, d. G. nov ST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

''LEr US HAVE PEACE We hope the
successful political party, in conducting the at
fairs of the government, will not fail to remem-
Der that these words were much relied on
during the contest that ended in the election OF
Gen. Grant 1t is very important that they
should not prove to be mere sound, signifying
nothing!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05
GREAT EXCITEMENT At DEALHAN ;.
No. l08 King street.

Produced 6y his Price list found Je!og.
II is no wonder that the people are rushing t.
DeaIham's store while they can save 70 per Ct
by buying of him, besides having the best and
largest stock in the State to select from. A.
Mr., Dcalhsm's reputation for yeracity is I'M
doubted, il needs no further assertion that all
the articles enumerated he has ready on hand
at the nrices as stated. Us follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES. accordance
with the congressional act passed few years
since, government aid, in the shape of land
scrip, has been granted to sixteen institutions
in the Northern and Western States, including
California and West Virginia, to the amount
Of Sd 796. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

In passing by Mr.. DRALHAMs Clothing
Store. 103 King street, we were actually sur,
prised to see the people orowding in and await
ing their turn to be waited upon. Such are the
results of selling cheap. Serves him rightlI-
He will make his fortune yet by advertising
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

It being generally known that Mr. Dealhsm
keeps also the best of goods, such as cannot be
found in other clothing stores. he would inform
the public that he wil sell such At reduced rate
in accordance with the above. Don miss your
chances, and call early at
oc q S. DEALHAMs, l08 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

PETERSBURG ENrERPRIsE.-The question
Of building shipc canal from Petersburg to
some point on the Appomattox river, where
the water is of sufficient depth for the accommo-
dation of seagoing vessels, which has been agi-
tated by the press and citizens of that city at
intervals, for some years past, IS beginning to
assume the shape Of an enterprise. At the
last meeting of the city council, the following
resolutions were adopted
Resolued, that committee, consisting of the
mayor and four members Of the council and
five citizens, be appointed to consider the sub
iect of ship canal, and report plan and cost
of the same, and that they have power,
if necessary, to employ an engineer to make
calculations Of the cost; and that committee
of five be appointed by this council to present
this subject to the consideration of Congress,
at some early day, by petition or otherwise,
asking such appropriation as may be deemed
ample to accomplish this important work on
the most approved and effective plan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

Data, in his dispatch to the Baltimore
Sun last night says THE President to-day
directed the assignment OF Brevet Major Gen
era Edward r. s. Candy to the Military Dis
trct and Department of Texas, with instruc-
lions to relieve General Reynolds of the COM
mand as early as may be practicable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05
rREsH TOASTED COFFEE.
ARRIVED

Having made special arrangements with a
toaster of large experience in Wsshic gton, who
by new process imparts additional strength
nish families with any quantity. daily, fresh
from the tosster, j. HOPKINS,
nov No. North Fairfax st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05
THIS Is NO FALSE ALARM
GRrAT EYCITRMENT At BLOEDHEIM ;

Cor. King and Fairfax SITS.
Cheap for the million Be sure 10 look Tor
Blondheim's Make no mistake, 1t VIII pay
you to look particularly for the corner OF King
and Fairfax SITS Don't buy until you see our
goods and prices. We defy competition We
really sell cheap; look at our price list below,
and then Judge for yourself.
For g No. Beaver Suit for SZO' 60 TO
BLoNDHEINs
Corner King and Fairfax SIS
For the finest quality Black Cloth Suits for
SIN 90 TO BLOEDHEBfs,
Corner King and Fairfax ST..
For q real good silk ed Suit for az % 60 L.
BLoNDHEINs
Corner King and Fairfax sts.
For first quality Harris Cashmere Suits for
SlI ~ 90 TO BLOEDHEINs s,
Corner King and Fairfax SIS.
For y fancy Cashmere Suit for -, 60 TO
BLoNDHEBds,
Corner King and Fairfax sts
For one ofthose fine, black blue or brown -
Sack Goats 20 to BLoNuuEMs,
Corner King and FalriaT sI'
For good Working Goats for 81, go to
BLoEDHEIMs
Corner King and Fairfax SIS.
For a strong pair OF " orung Pants Tor ~ 70
to BLoNDHEIT's
Corner King and Fairfax sts.
Last Of all il you want other goods IN MS Inc
as Cheap in proportion as the above list, 60 IT,
BLoNDHEWs
oc 28-tf Corner King and Fairfax SITS
The hlAN OF THE MES.-COmmercisl Re
porters, when they represent business just no"
as dull state what is true, excepting at the
great Clothing Emporium Of ). BLoNDHElA'
Corner of King and Fairlax SITS. His establish
ment is always full Of customers. Whether
you prefer ready made clothing. or that made
to order. for yourself, your children or your
grandfather, BLoXDHEIM's is the place 20 90
Your pocket book will be as well pleased as
yourself. Buying and selling his goods exclui--
sively for cash enables BLoNDHEIN to underseN
mis- neghbors in the same trade. Good clothing
cheap very cheap for cash.
5. BLOEDHEIM
oc q Corner King and FsirfA SIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

VARIETIES OF SUMAC TRADE, &c.-The
trade in this article in this section of Virginia
is so large, and still growing, that all that re-
lates to the plant is of interest According to
the n Y. Mercantile Journal there are six
varieties. viz The Staghorn, the Smooth, the
Dwarf. the Poison, Poison Ivy and Fragrant
Sumac. The Staghorn, and Smooth varieties
contain large quantities of tannin and yellow
dye stuff. These are largely FUSED IN the manu-
tacture of light colored feathers and for the
production of yellow tints in cotton and other
fabrics When used by the dyer 1t is capable
of producing grey and black, in addition to
yellow. These changes are produced by the
mordantS In dying; thus acetate or iron gives
grey or black according to strength, and sui
phate OF zinc produces brilliant brown. The
Journal goes on to say that.
"a number of varieties grown in different
parts of Europe, are used for the purposes
above specified. The cultivation of this tree
for its marketable products mas lately increased
in some parts of the United States during the
past four or five years.
We are inclined to the opinion that the
journal is mistaken as to the cultivation
of this plant ia the u. S. 1t is cultivated in
Sicily, but our people have not the time to wait
three years for crop, and therefore bestow
the labor Of gathering on that growing IN
Wild state.
Neither do we think considerable quanti-
ties" have been exported. The Sicily sumac
Is reported to us as entering England duty free,
whilst the American article is under the re-
strictions of tariff. The first shipment to Eng
land, of which we are advised, was made by
the enterprising house of Robert 7. Knox 4
Bro, of Fredericksburg, in connection with
another establishment in this place. Fred
Herald.
The Baltimore Commercial, an excellent
journal, has been enlarged, and appears in
new dress. 1t is Conservative paper, con-
ducted with ability. 4I cas- IryF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

Hunnicutt, in Richmond still continues to
rattle away at his late Radical friends, who are
now in Office, or who want to obtain the Offices
TO the exclusion of himself and bis friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

st is said that Gen. Grant will not resign
his position as General in Chief of the Army,
until the day before his inauguration. But
this is only sit is said" Gen. Sherman, it is
said, will be his successor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. to the
present complexion of the returns of the Pres
idential Election--two or three States however
being yet in doubt, and claimed by both parties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

About dozen probable nominees for each Of
the several cabinet positions in the next Ad-
ministratioD, are named, but, of course, these
suggestions come too early to be of much
weight. Gen. Scho6eld will, it is thought,
unless he otherwise determines for himself,
remain at the head of the War Depart
meut. 1t is said that General Grant holds
that the Secretaries Of War and Navy should
be, if possible, respectively of the military and
naval professions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

The Widows Home, at Mount Auburn,
Ohio, has been destroyed by fire, loss $50, GOO;
insured for $4,000,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

AWAR RELIC. We have seen copy of
Gen. Beauregard's private correspondence,
from the time he took command at Corinth, to
his occupation Of Chattanooga, just before
Bragg entered Kentucky. 1t contains the Sc
cret history Of that army during the period
named. Ii is now the private property OF a
gentleman in this city BY the way, 1t is a
fact not generally known, that the u. 5: gov
eminent never succeeded in capturing the re
cords of the Confederate War Department
They we're last seen at point in North Caro-.
liza, not long before the surrender Of General
Johnston. We suspect they were destroyed,
but they may be in existence yet. -Nacoa (Ga)
.}0MRd(
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

CUBA.-The whole Island Of Cuba is IN an
excited state and business is Frustrated on &C.
count of the distrust and alarm of the people
The Captain General is strangely reticent, a
deputation of leading citizens Wac called upon
him were insulted by an officer Of his house
hold, and the leaders were ordered to Spain
A telegram from the American Consul asking
that few United States war vessels be sent
there, was refused transmission over the wires.
The insurgents are 5000 strong, numbering
many Spanards and their cry is Spain, Prim
and Serrsno, and down with taxation. The
troops number 10000, and are acknowledged to
be insufficient to suppress the rebellion. Ler-
sundi, it is said, has received ample instruc-
tons from the Provisional Government. The
news by the Cadiz steamer is anxiously ex-
pccted. vI A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

The LAND DE PRoMIsE.-In his address be-
fore the Agricultural Society at Staunton
Comm. Maury said ''Did you ever reflect
that Virginia is in the latitude Of the promised
land that the same skies upon which David
and Solomon and our Saviour gazed are gar
nished for us as for them; that the Plelades,
Orion and Arcturus rise and set and shine on
us as they diu on job, and that every thing
that is grown there, from the fig and vine. corn
and olive grow here as well, and other things
besides? Did you know that Virginia and
North Carolina have given the greatest gifts
from the vegetable kingdom that have been
given to man? Indian corn, potatoes and tobac-
co were gifts from this part Of the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

The Philadelphia Inquirer advises Northern
capitalists and manufactures not to delude
themselves with the belief that the South of
1868 is the South of 1860, or that that section
will consent to longer be dependent upon the
North for supplies of certain goods. Affairs
have been reversed. The popular errors con-
corning the ability of the South to become her
own manufacturer are daily being exploded by
actual results And we must not forget that
q large amount Of northern skill and enterprise
has been transplanted to the Southern field In
the natural course of events. The time lis not
far distant when the hum ola new Industry
will be heard below Mason and Dixon's line
when that section will make its own boots,
shoes, cotton fabrics, machinery and other ar
ticles long purchased in Northern factories.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

FREEDMEN BUREAU.-The functions Of
the officer in charge OF the Freedmens Bureau
for the District Of Columbia ceased on Satur-
day night, by the terms Of War Department
order, disseminating the power OF the bureau
in the cities of Washington, Georgetown and
adjacent country. The educational interests OF
the freedmen will be cared Tor as usual, for
several months to come, by Gen. Charles IL.
Toward, but the issue Of rations, &c, from
the bureau will not be continued after this date.
This is but the initiative step Of similar action
throughout the entire South
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05
MARINE LESE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC-NOV'R g. 1868
Sun kosE...".....G ~ Moon Rises eyg . AZ AZ
SUN SETs..........4 So Hon WAGER mig II %
Port OF Alexandria, Nov s.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Express, Nic&le, Baltimore, 10 }.
Broders q Co.
master.
Schr. Frances, Gibbs. Boston, plaster to M.
Schr. VIM. H. Kennel, Soper, Jersey City, to
American Coal Company.
SAILED.
Schr. Polly Price, Gales, Providence, coal
by American Coal Co.
Schr. II. J. Raymond, Ellsworth, Allen TT,
coal By American Coal Co.
Schr b c. Terry Weaver, Providence coal
by Central Cosl Go.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Addie Wallace Rich, for this port
cleared at Boston I'd inst
Schr Edna Harwood, HaTwoOd, for Boston,
hence Mt Holmes Hole lst inst.
VIRGINIA, to wit In the County Court
v of Fairfax county, November Rules, 1868,
Tenley S. Swink against Martha Swink, widow
of VIM. Swink; john Swink and Elizabeth
Swink, children and tho other heirs Of said
VIM Swink, who are unknown to the plalntlh.
In chancery.
Mem The object of this suit is TO procure
deed for one hundred acres Of land, in Fairfax
county, sold by said William SwinEto the COM
plainent and for which no deed has been exc
cuted, said land adjoining the land of the COM
plainant
1t appearing by affidavit fled that the said
defendants are non residents of this State, it IS
ordered that they appear within one month
after due publication hereof, and do what IS ne
cessary to protect their interests. copy. teste:
t. ID. RICHARDSON Clerk.
Dulany 81 Ball, p. Q. nov 5-law4w
VIRGINIA, TO within the County Court
Y Of Fairfax county. n ovember rules, 1868,
Samuel Strong use Of james Y. Jackson versus
jeremiah Moore, Admir-. of Robert Drane de-
ceased and n. Hanna, def IS: in chancery.
Mem The object of this suit is to recover OF
the defendants the sum of $65, with interest on
S45 from Nov. Is, 1858 and on $40 from Aug. 4,
1853 and TO attach the interest of the defendant,
n. Hanna, in the real and personal estate of
John Hanna, deceased, in the county Of Fair
fax, 10 psy the same.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the de-
PENDANT II. Hanna, IS not u resident OF this
State ii is ordered that he appear within one
month after due publication hereof and do
what is necessary to protect his interest.
A copy, teste q. d. RICHARDSON, CPk.
Dulany u Ball P. Q nov 5-law4w
TyIBGINIA, to wit In the County Court
Y Of Fairfa< county, November Court. 1868,
William N. Vaurters VS.. n Hanna In chy.
Mem The object Of this suit is to recover of
the defendant the sum of ST. with interest
from February 8, 1861. and $4,03, with interest
from May Il, 1861, and to attach the interest OF
the defendant in the real estate Of John Hanna,
deceased, in the county of Fairfax, to pay the
same. .. ..
It appearing BY affidavit Gled that the said
defendant is not resident Of ths State, 1t is
ordered that he appear within one month after
due publication hereof, and do what is necessa-
ry to protect his interest a copy, teste;
f. ID. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
DulanY s. Ball, z. Q. nov 6-laW4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05
INroRMAT1oN WANTED. Priscilla FreeIand

INFORMATION WANTED. Priscilla Freeand
young lady laboring under mental derangc-
ment escaped from her friends early on the
morning Of the 9th utimo. Had on q black
dress, trimmed round the skirt with two rows
of black velvet; straw hat trimmed with
green ribbon and straw flowers; a light shawl
and lasting CATERS. She is about five feet high,
with brown hair bright blue eyes, fair com
plexion, and looks pale from recent illness
ANY information of her whereabouts will be
thankfully received and suitably rewarded by
her afflicted friends, at No. 352 18th street,
west corner of L north, Washington, D. G.
She has resided Tor many years In Aduasco Or
Nottingham District, in Prince George 5
County, and was last seen on the road from
Washington to Forestville. -uar'b0ro (-Rd,)
Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

The newspapers report of late most unusu-
al number of Bond" robberies, in the large
cities, and remarkable feature about these
robberies is the audacity with which most of
them are committed. In nearly every instance
the articles stolen have been taken almost from
under the very eyes of the persons who had
charge ofthem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-05

The newspapers receive the result of the
Presidential election-on both sides-with
much more moderation than we expected they
would We speak as up to this date. The
Radical journals, of course, rejoice-rejoice
greatly-but, as a general rule, are not insult
ing in their notes of triumph. The Couserva-
tive journals are calm, tolerably good natured,
and make the best of their defeat, We see no
sign of abandoning their principles