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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04
NEWS OFI.HE DAP.
'7O shoe the Gerry age and body ofAe Times.

Yesterday in Philadelphia at SO clock ?. NJ.
fire broke out in the lower story of large
building on Market street, above Sixth, occu-
pied as a wholesale drug store by Morris, Perot
4 Co. Almost instantly the flames enveioped
the whole building, and in less than quarter
walls The fire then extended east and west,
destroying on either side large buildings oecu-
pied By dealers in hats, shoes, hardware, iurni-
ture, etc. The losses are very heavy.
The story of Hester Vaughan, who now lies
in a Philadelphia prison under sentence OF
death, was related on Tuesday evening at Cooper
Union, New York, to large and respectable
audience. The Sun, Of that city, says the
touching circumstances in the case, the impro-
liability of her guilt, the horrors of her stua-
ton, and pitable condition called forth earnest
appeals tor sympathy in her behalf, and united
efforts from every side to save her from the
fate to which she has been sentenced.
j. G. w. Mauk, who commanded colored
regiment at the close of the war was made
brigadier general by brevet, and afterwards APP
pointed registry clerk IN the New Orleans post
Office, has been arrested by special agents OF
the Postofhce Department, and. indicted Tor
purloining money-order funds to the amount OF
$5,5l5. The ex-brigadier has given bail in the
sum OF $40 900 and bis trial is set for the 18th
instant.
General Custer captured the following pro-
pcrty in his recent fight with the Indians: SIS
ponies, 1923 buffalo robes and skins, 535
pounds of powder 1850 pounds of lead, 1900
arrows, 700 pounds of tobacco, besides rifles,
pistols, bows, lariatS, and an immense quantity
of dried meats and other provisions.
Mr.. Maretzek has met with another failure
in New York His season has closed there at
the end Of two weeks, and it is said that he de-
clares his intention of making it the end of his
operate ventures, so far as New York is con-
cerned.
From 1868 to July, 1867, $47, 1000, and in
the fiscal year closing with June, 1868, SAG, 900,
had been received from unknown persons at
the Treasury Department in Washington, and
credited to the Conscience Fund.
The New York Chamber of Commerce has
adopted the recommendation of the New Or
leans Chamber that tare on hogsheads OF sugar
be fixed at twelve per ct.
Rev. Benjamin Wistar Morris was consecra
ted yesterday at St Luke's Church, Phladel-
phia, Protestant Episcopal Missionary Bishop,
of Oregon.
The Secretary of the Treasury has rejected
the nomination OF VIM. L. Comfy to be super-
visor of internal revenue for the Southern Dis
trict of Ohio.
There has been marked advance within the
past two weeks in the price Of South Carolina
State securities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04
Foreign News.

The u. S. Minister, Mr. Reverdy johnson,
was entertained on Wednesday evening by the
Birmingham Board Of Trade. Mr.. Johnson S
speech was uuimportant except in the declara
ton of his belief that the new British Ministry
would be anxious to continue the negotiations
in which he had been engaged. Mr. Bright S
speech referred to the presence OF Mr.. johnson
as proof that the "U. s. forgives its enemies in
England as freely as it forgives rebels in Amer
lea. " He deplored the action of the English
Government in recognizing the rebels as bellig-
ercnts" and rejoiced in the prospect OF speedy
and amicable settlement of the difficulties be-
tween the two countries.
Mr.. Disraeli has published an address an
nouncing and defending the resignation OF the
Ministry.
Mr.. Gladstone is at Windsor, consulting with
the Queen on the formation of new Ministry.
There will be merely formal meeting of Par
lament on the 10th instant, and an adjourn
ment until the 10Th of February. The London
Times of yesterday fercely assals Disraei for
cowardce in resigning. The other papers ap.
prove of his prompt action.
The Provisional Government of Spain has
published fixed tariff for the Antilles, to
take the place Of the present changeable and
arbitrary scale of duties. In case of the sue
cess of the Republicans in the coming elections,
it is predicted that Espartero, will be placed
at the head of the ministry. Espartero it Is
reported, has already been invited to accept the
position Of temporary Dictator.
Later advices from Rio JaneirO, received at
Lisbon, bring nothing important in relation to
the progress of the war with Paraguay. Gen.
McMahon, the American Minister to Paraguay,
had left Rio for ASCENSION. Fix Minister
Washburue was expected at Rio.
The French police yesterday suppressed a
demonstration at the Montmartre Cemetery
The people retired sullenly, and some arrests
were made. Prosecutions against papers pro-
noting the Bandiu subscription were continued
The National Board of Trade in session at
Cincinnati has passed a resolution that all sales
of grain, flour, provisions, and other similar
property, consigned for sale on owners account
to commission merchants, should be sold for
cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04
DIED.

On Thursday evening the Sd instant, at half
past five clock, Mrs. ELIZABETH DOUGH-
ERTY, wife of John Dougherty, in the S7th
year of her age. Gss- Her funeral will take
place tomorrow, Saturday, morning, mt 8
O clock. from st. Mary's Church. Interment in
Georgetown Cemetery.
a,ed. Is months daughter of Henry w. and
Martha r. Vandegrift. Va Funeral on Satur-
day evening, at 3 o. clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Valley Virginiau says:-'lt may be
said that the hills and ridges in all parts OF the
Valley arc alive with wild turkies this season,
and the number killed so far is unprecedented IN
the memory of the oldest hunters
A black man has been arrested charged with
an attempted outrage on Miss Mary Shep-
person Of Henrico county, some twelve days
ago. an account of which has been published.
He has been identified by the young lady.
Gen. Stoneman has appointed James D.
Mcdonald to be Sheriff for the county of West
moreland, vice Benedict Walker, resigned.
The corner stone of monument to the Con
federate dead was laid yesterday at Hollywood
Cemetery, Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04
ALEXANDRIA.
TuE A.. L. & H.R.R. Co.-The a

THE A., L. & H. r, r. Co.-The adjourned
annual meeting of this company, held yester-
day. in this city, was well attended, and very
harmonious The able and energetic Presi-
ident, Lewis Mckenzie, was unanimously re-
elected, and the old Board of Directors, with
two exceptions, Messrs. Edwards, of Loudoun,
and A. Jameson of Alexandria, who declined
serving longer, were also unanimously re-elect-
ed. 1t is gratifying to notice the disposition
manifested on the part of the officers and
stockholders to secure to Alexandria her full
share Of the benefits of the road, and while
there was expressed willingness to permit
other places to participate in the advantages,ye
no discrimination against Alexandria is to be al
lowed, and the condition upon which branches
are to be made, are, that the main road shall
thereby be advanced towards completion to the
coal fields; thus opening to this city large
and lucrative trade, and one that will enhance
its prosperity and build up and make Alexandria
the great coal depot of the country, besides the
market for one of the richest portions OF the
Old Commonwealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04

A writer for the Savannah News says that
Mr.. E. A. Pollard had good ground for the as
sertion that Gen. Stonewal Jackson once re
commended d night attack to be made by as
sailants stripped naked and armed WITH bowie
knives The occasion was Immediately after
the battle OF Fredericksburg Va 1t is well
known that Gen. Jackson, was in favor Of fol-
lowing up the victory then obtained over the
Federal troops; but the humanity OF General
Lee, in not wishing to lombard Fredericksburg,
prevailed There was a report In the Con
iederate camp that night, that Gen j. had
proposed that regiment, stripped to the
buff should 90 in, and he TO lead them-but
it was only report, and the bowie knife
was probably an ''addendum superadled' by
the soldiers themselves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04

The unanimous re. election OF Mr.. Lewis Nc
Kenzie as President of the Alexandria, Lou
doun and Hampshire Railroad, and also, of
the former Board of Directors, shows the con-
fdeuce entertained by the stockho lders Of the
road, in the energy and zeal of the manage
ment of this important enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04

The report of the importation Of number
OF Chinese Goodies" into Galveston, Texas,
and their sale for their passage, &C., turns out
to be a hoax" The coolies were "caSt iron
figures, designed as signs for cigar and tobacco,
tea and grocery stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04

The Richmond Dispatch says:-'1t is now
believed that the two per ct. interest on the
State debt due last July, will be paid on the LIST
of January next The books Of transfer in the
Second Auditor office will be closed on and af-
ter the 9th instant, until the 1st of January"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04

Mr.. Harvey, who for ten years has been an
editor of the Louisville Democrat, on taking
his leave of journalism says: ''The worst
sin have on my conscience is helping to make
great men out of very small material" There
are good many editors 10 this country equally
guilty with Mr.. Harvey Of the same sin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04

RIOT AT HARRIsoNBURG-"T COLoRED
Troops FOUGHT BRAVELY. On Saturday
night last, disgraceful riot occurred between
the blacks of this town and the blacks working
on the railroad near here. For some time an
enmity has existed between these different
parties, and it reached elimination on Satul-
day night, resulting in the killing of one negro
man, and the wounding OF several others, on
either side, by cuts and shots.
A dance or party, or some sort oil 4 reVel,
was to take place at the ''old Jail, " to which q
number of the railroad hands had been invited.
They went, paid their money at the door, drank
the ''poison" on sale there, aud soon all were
merry. But another draught all round of
"busthead" excited feelings of different kind,
and remmbering the enmity existing, but which
had been suppressed for the time, the town
blacks, now aroused, determined to drive the
railroad blacks from town, and proceeded to
use forcible means to effect their object. The
railroad hands retired, and when arriving at
the north end of the town, and about the depot
and being still followed by the town blacks,
they turned upon their pursuers and general
fight ensued which ragged for some time. rs
tolls, knives, clubs, slung shots, etc, were used.
A negro man from town, named Wallace, was
struck behind the ear with q stone or Sung
shot, and his skull crushed iu, killing him al
most instantly. After Wallace was killed the
railroad blacks hastily retreated.
From threats uttered by both parties, 1t is
fair to expect an attempted repetition OF the
riot on Saturday night next, and On, perhaps,
more extensive scale. Our corporate author
tiles have the power and ability to preserve
the peace, aud sufficient special police should
be appointed to meet any emergency that may
arise, and promptly suppress any riOtous de-
monstrations. Old Commonwealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04
CHEAP DRESS GOODS.

We have this day opened some of the cheap
est and prettyest Dress Goods we have yet had
this season. We name in part
All wool Surges all colors.
Plain and Plaid pure Irish Poplins, at nearly
half what they would have cost earlier in the
season.
Magdela Mixtures.
Silk and Wool Baratheas
Colored Veveteens for Suits, &c.
Call and see them before they are all sold
dec WILMER 81 SLAYMAKER.
T AM NOW READY to serve all country
I customers with CONFECTIONERY Of all
kinds, and of my own manufacture, such as
fancy CANDIES SUGARS AND ~ > also
all kinds of FRUITS and FIREWOKkS. at
Baltimore prices. All orders promptly attend
cd to. M. bOS0AhI,
doc 4-0w 81 South Fairfax street
CALTPETRE, Grain Pepper Allspice, Mace
~ and Cloves, n large supply just received
and for sale by
nov 90 JAM I u 20.
YARMOUTH BLOATERS-a delicious
| smoked Herrng-received and for sale by
AVERY d DAVIDSON,
dec 2 226 King st., cor. Alfred.
Urine GUNPOWDER TEAS, just rec d
nov % BROOKES u TAYLOR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04

1t stated that the President will transmit
his message to Congress on Tuesday next, but
will not forward advance copies to the press.
Remembering the shameful way in which
pledges were broken on former occasions of this
kind the Presidents present determination can
not be wondered at 1t is reported that por-
ton of the Presidents message has been sur
reptitiously obtained from thc printing bureau
in the Treasury Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04
In offering these, Mr.. Miller said

Mr.. CHAIRMAN [ ask to be INDUCED in a
few remarks will first premise that the pro-
posal which [ have submitted, emanated en-
tirely from my own mind and my own convic-
ton, that | have not been influenced by any
one, nor have / submitted it to the considera-
ton of any person whomsoever. The origina
promoters of this scheme Of the A, Il. & ii.
r. r. Co., with enlarged and far seeing, views OF
its proposed benefits, contemplated its extern
sion to the coal fields of Hampshire, and the
blessings it would confer upon all the interven-
ing counties, as we'll as TO the benefits it would
confer upon the prosperity of Alexandria. A
connexion with Georgetown was early and earn
estly desired by its people, and the people Of
Fairfax and Loudoun also desired it, naturally
so, as holding out the prospect OF better
prices for their products, by the competition OF
another market with that of Alexandria,
Withiu the past year the city of Washington
has also seen the advantages which they may
expect, and which will assuredy result to them
from this connection. am free to admit that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04

Committees have been appointed in the va.
rious departments in Washington to urge Con
gress to pass bill allowing clerks twenty PEI
ct. extra pay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04
JNo. j. COLEMAN.
A. M. CHICHESTER.
JAMES GREEN.
On motion the report was adopted.
THE GEORGETOWN BRANCH

THE GEORGETOWN BRANCH
Mr.. r. II. Miller submitted the following
preamble and resolutions
WHEREAS, the people of Washington and
Georgetown arc DESTROYS of forming connec-
ton with the A., l.. & Il. r. r. Go. for the
purpose Of participating in the benefits OF the
trade which is now brought over the limited
extent to which it is now advanced, and will
when this road is completed to the coal fields In
Hampshire county take full share in the pro-
duct of those mines, and the blessing of cheap
fuel and
Whereas, there has been already expended
in its construction millions OF dollars contrlbu-
ted by the government and people OF Virginia,
it may reasonably be required that these two
cities should not only furnish the full amount
of capital necessary to construct branch or
branches to connect them with our road, but
that these cities should also make subscrip
ton to the capital stock Of this company to aid
in its extension westward from the town OF
Leesburg; be it therefore
Resolred Ly the Stockholders Of tie A., H.
C H. r. y. Go. IN General Meeting Assem-.
Jled, That the President and Directors lie, and
they are hereby directed, upon authorizing a
branch or branches from the road to connect
with Georgetown or Washington, or with both,
to ascertain from their corporate authorities,
what amount they will subscribe to the stock
Of this company beyond the amount necessary
to construct the branch or branches, and report
the same to an adjourned meeting of stock
holders to be held on the - day of --,
1859
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04

A letter purporting to have been written by
Mr.. Jefferson, rejecting severely upon the
character of Patrick Henry, has lately been
published, and much commented on in the
newspapers. We observe that Mr.. Jefferson
Randolph, grandson OF Mr.. Jefferson, and the
editor of his writings, expresses the opinion
that no such letter was ever written by MIR. j..
There are no traces of it among his papers,
and circumstances 90 to show, that he never
entertained the opinions attributed to him.
The similarity of the handwriting, he contends,
is no proof whatever of the genuineness OF the
etter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04
A SSEMBLY ROOMS.
~ Mr. q x PATE.
Two T.ovooo OF 2 and ~

A SSEMBLY ROOMS.
n Mr.. o. K PATE,
[of the Theological Seminary
viii read before the Alexandria Christian
Association on FRIDAY EVENING, Decem-
Der 4th, the following:
|. SHAMUS OBRIEN,
A beautiful Irish Poem full OF pa.hos, drol-
lery and thrilling situations.
III. THE BELLS"-E A. Poe.
Ill A humorous sketch of An IrishInan, who
WAS made a doctor in spite of himself-M oliere.
". THE FIGHT WIFE THE DRAGON.
Schiller
Tickets 25c; reserved seats 35c For salo at
George 4. Frenchs Doors open at clock.
Reading begins at II o'clock. dee It'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04
ADJUSTMENTS.


POSITIVELY ONE DAY ONLY
AT
LIBERTY HALL, ALEXANDRIA,
SATURDAY, December s.
Two Levees at and II.
Return from Europe, after an absence rec
years, where they have appeared before nearly
all the Kings Queens, Emperors and Nobility
of the Old World.
THE GREATEST WONDERS OF THE AGRl
Four beautifully and Numerically formed
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN IN NINA.
THE ORIGINAL AND RENOWNED
GEN. TOM THUMB AND WIFE,
COMMODORE MUTT,
AND MISS MINNIE WARREN.
Their unique and exquisitely enchanting per-
formances and exhibitions never fail to charm
and delight every beholder. They appear in
Songs, Duets, Dances, Comic Delinestions,
Amusing Tricks, Burlesques and Comedies, il
Characteristic Costumes.
The rich and elegant dresses and the brilliant
collection Of diamonds worn before the various
Potentates of Europe, all of which are intro.
duced in these popular levees, cost over twenty
thousand dollars in Gold.
Ladies and children are CONSIDERABLY advised
TO attend tho day exhibition, and thus avoid the
crowd and confusion Of the evening perform
ance
Admission 25c Children under ten years of
age, 15c Reserved seats soc. Children under
ten years, 25c.
dec 3-3t NED DAVIS, Agent
M ETZEROTT HALL, WASHINGTON.
lSE KELLOGG
MAX STRAKOSCH, Director.
NoTICE-By the generally expressed desire,
and to accommodate the large number Of clti-
Zens and friends of
Miss CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG
who have been unable to secure good seats for
the Kellogg Concerts, the management has de-
termined to give one more grand concert on
FRIDAY EVENING, Dec. lat pm
MISS CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG,
MILE. AIDA TOPP.
MESSRS. KOPTA, LOTTL PETRILLL
Musical Director ... Herr Grosscurch.
Admission $50; Reserved Sests SOC extra.
Seats can be secured at Metzerotts Music
Store. Doors open at Il. To commence at 3
o'clock p. m. dec d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04
nlHE FLORENCE SEWING MACHINb

The only machine having the reversible feed,
and has taken the highest premiums whenever
placed in competition with others. Send Tor
circular or call ri agency.
G. G. BERRY, Y King street,
nov II Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-04
NANCY GOODS.

JUST OPENED.
Another supply very superior quality, Al re-
duced prices.
Also, n general assortment of plaid and plain
CLOTH SHAWLS, long and square, very
cheap with Il choice selection of T.
noe nov y ~ '0i '"'''''' RI. WOOD.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-12

Two serpents in a Paris menagerie at
tempted to swallow the same cat. Their
jaws met half way, when one quietly solved
the dif6cultf by swallowing both cat and
snake.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-12
Pesullarities OF Lynn.


A Lynn correspondent Of the Provi-
dence journal writes Of that thriving city,
as follows:
Every sign one reads refers in some way
Ia the branch of trade to which the whole
productive force Of the place il directed.
The only sound that is heard on the air is
that Of beating out heels and soles, or in
the clicking of pegging and stitching ma
chimes, aud the air is redolent withfthe
fumes Of leather chips. You meet a
man at the corner with a bundle OF up
pers, or are run into by a boy wheeling a
barrow load Of taps; and the numberless
little slips of paper posted up in the de-
pot are so many calls for skillful n~ailers,
experienced fnishers, and expert cutters.
Even the children enter into the spirit of
the place. The boys, by the way, should
be called Lynnites, and the girls Lynnetts;
but be this as it may, the unruly son is tan
ned by his father, the slothful apprentice
is doeed with oil Of strap by his boss, and
the dutiful daughter is one who early
learns to make . binding contract.
One must reside in Lynn more than a
day to understand full all that is said to
him, hence my inability to do justice to
the place. / find that a whole souled fell
low means one whose boots have never
been in the hands of a cobbler, and when
my attention was called to the last factory,
l was not to understand that it was the
latest structure erected for manufacturing
purposes. The best footing here means
something moro than heinlock sides, and
lasting ties are not always bonds of atfec-
ton. A promise to give n your all
would probably be misunderstood, and
before you were prepared for any demon
stration you might find yourself freed. A
shabby fellow is no better than split leath-
er; pegged out here means a broken con-
stitution, and an invalid is one who needs
reyamping.
At noon a hungry man goes home for
some lining, and to their credit be it said,
few Of them ever welt their wives. In
Lynn q shaver is no. necessa iy a barber,
nor q paster a poster, any more than a
heeler is q doctor. Slips are not mishaps,
I find, nor is crimping looked upon as
unbecoming in any one.
But what boots it? The vocabulary Of
these industrious people is very express
sive, and when n gets his foot in he
takes to it as readily las those to the man
ner born. All are prosperous in a good
season like the present, and are, therefore,
happy in spite Of the East wind. The
manufacturers try to toe the mark; they
are known to the trade as oak butts, and
all have good understandings. May they
always maintain their footing, and may
the sounds l have heard to-day never die
out, nor the Lynnites' cry FOX heeltaps
ever be less.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-12

Seba Smith, the "Major Jack Downing
OF a former generation, is at the point Of
death.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-12

The preacher at the African Methodist
Episcopal Church, in Frankford, Penn,
recently was telling his congregation
about Moses crossing the Red Sea and,
to make his description quite plain, illus
trated it as follows: "S'pose you's de
children of de Wilderness, and B%ridesburg
de Promise Land. Well, / brings you
down to de ribber, and waves my hand
mp towards Tacony, and de waters roll
backward toward Pheladelphy, and we all
goes over widout gettin' wet. When de
las pickininny gets over / waves my hand
towards Tacony, and de water ROLLS
back from Tacony,-and deg aras fishing
for ShGd dare de ner' m0ynin'!"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-12

The Missouri giantess, distinguished rs
having reached the weight Of Sl2 pounds,
is dead.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-12

The arm Of a pretty girl wound tight
round your neck has been discovered to
be an invaluable remedy in case Of sore
throat. 1t beats pepper tea all hollow.