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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-03-05
Progress of the Senatorial Con;
test

Progress of the Senatorial Con
test.
OK the Goth ult, the com
mittee in.the case of JOKES VS.
0SnERDoNk made their Ions
locked for report, and the CASE
comes up before theSenateto
day. Ofcourse, the report was
in favor Of OSDERDoNK. They
were selected, contrary to al
usages and rules of the Sen
ate, for that express purpose
and they would have beer
recreant to the trust confded
in them by theoDemocratiC
brethren to have reported 9th,
erwise. If the Senate had in.
tended to give Capt. JONES even
the chance a criminal at the
bar has on trial for a crime,
they never would have packed
the committee, five. to two
against him. A..
. The truth is, they need an
other Democratic Senator to
cover emergencies. AS the
Senate now stands, the absence
of one of the Democratic mem.
bers Oh his regular little spree,
to which he has so long been
accustomed, brings the Senate
to a deadlock; for it requires
nineteen votes to pass any bill.
Their course, from the com
mencement of this case has
shown a determination to oust
JONES without regard to the
law and the evidence. The an
pointment of the committee
alone shows this. Then they
have thrown out the evidence
taken by JONES in Gallia ar :,
Meigs counties, for U'a;nt OF
notice, while they a.Slnit that
taken in Vinten Ind Lawrence,
although there was but one
hollee TO- all four counties, thus
riad''hg themselves of twenty.
tnree illegal votes shown to
have been cast for ONDERDoyK
lbs they did not do until after
the evidence had been exam
ined, and it was found that the
visible admixture theory would
beat JONES majority and the
thirteen illegal votes shown to
have been cast for ONDERDoNK
in Lawrence and Vinton coun-
ties, and that it would not beat
the majority and the thirty-siX
illegal votes shown to have
been cast for ONDERDoNK in the
four counties. They let in what
evidence they could offset and
and no more.
Another happy Democratic
contradiction: they say that
visibly admixed persons were
not voters under the law in
force October Sth, 1867, yet
they have a bill pending in the
Senate to change the law as it
then stood. They say that the
decision Of the Supreme Court
of Ohio is not in accordance
with the Democratic platform,
and, therefore, not law. Hap
py, constitution-loving Butter
nuts! yours is a consistent his
tory.
Capt. JONES has repeatedly
said to us that he thought he
would have fair play. We give
him credit for his liberality to-
wards the Butternut party in
general and the Senate, in par
ticular, but we regard the con-
test as a fight against fate. If
the packing of the committee
against him was not enough to
convince him that he had fallen
among men destitute Of .polit-
ical honor, we think throwing
out of the evidence in the case
would show plainly the final
result.
THE Democratic Enquirer, in
the same column, last week, an
nounced their attachment to
the cause of repudiation, and
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1868-03-05

A LETTER was dropped into
the Post Office in Chicago re-
Gently, addressed to "Mr. Cold.
facts, the Senator of Congress-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
LOCAL ITEMS. ,

TIE LATE w. A. VIoLETT.-We copy from
~ New Orleans Crescent of the oath ult. the
s,llovipg tribute to the memory of the late W.
yioIett,a native OF this place:
u;0 MANY friends and the citizens of New
o.Isans generally, will learn with no ordin airy
IO,;ons of pain, that W. A. Violet, is no more.
e pnvn;n Alexandria, Va, Mr. Violet, at the
sa Of %, came to New Orleans, and from that
s Az linked his fortunes with the Crescent
Gty For many years previous to the war he
olS, engaged in the Western trade, obtaining
~, his energy and capacity high place IN 1T,
I'd hy his honest and many lovable qualities
anenyiable position 10 the regard OF his fellow
citizens. A great portion OF the large fortune
~bicb he had accumulated up to the commence
,nsnt of the war, he lost In the general wreck
which then overlook our people. AT the close
"ftbe struggle he returned to the city and again
Ssvoted himself to business pursuits. For some
fine previous to bis death he had been Attic
ed with neuralgia in his head and back. For
the last ten days he had been confined to his
bod with it. o. Saturday evening about eleven
oSslock while he was asleep, the disease attacked
S;a heart. aud in very few moments he was
corpse.
tnew him at all, and loved by those whose in-
t;macy had taught them his true worth, He
was man of spotless integrity, and both his
business reputation and his private character
were unimpeachable. He was good citizen,
and man, too, that will be missed greatly from
the social circle, which he was ever wont to
spliven. His family, on whom his loss falls
heaviest, have the heartfelt sympathy of hosts
Of friends.
The remains were followed to the grave in
Washington Cemetery by a large concourse OF
the best people of New Orleans, DESTROYS to
nav the last sad tribute Of respect to man so
highly esteemed aud so generally loved as was
W. A. Violet. 1t will be long before they are
called upon to attend the funeral of such another
man
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE
Habeas corpus.

BosToN December lin the Supreme Ju-
dcial Court yesterday a petition for writ OF
habeas corpus was presented from Oliver Elan
ders, delegate in Congress from Washington
Territory asking to be discharged from the
custody of the Deputy Sheriff. His arrest by
that officer was on a writ in favor Of James Is.
Roberts, OF San Francisco, involving the sum
of SO, 600. The petitioner urges his claim to
exemption from arrest on the ground Of being
q delegate to Congress. After argument on
both sides, Judge Foster rendered decision in
favor of Flanders, and the prisoner was ordered
to be discharged Ia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
FinnnciaI and Commercial.

New York, Dec. l.-Stock market steady,
with quotations shade lower than closing
prices yesterday. Money easy at Cal per cent,
Exchange 81. Gold 1875. 5 COS IL. 10-40s
81. N. c. Is 65B Virginias, ex-coupon, So
90. new, SIS. Tennessees GO.
BALTIMORE, Dee. Iva. SKIES, oldinscrib-
ed Al bid, All asked do 1867, 49f asked; do.
coupon, old, Sc bid, 81 asked; do. coupon, new,
81 bid, SO asked
New Y DIRK, Dec 1.--Flour dull and droop-
ing. Wheat dull and lc lower. Corn dull and
lc lower. tl
BALTIMORE, Dec. Cotton firm middling
uplands 25a254 Flour is fairly active, with
prices unchanged. Wheatfi rm, but low grades
are dull; sales OF prime to choice at 24Oa250.
Corn firm; new white 99al03; yellow lOSall0.
Oats firm. Pork dull at $27 So Bacon quiet ;
rib sides Is; clear do. 1S3; shoulders 145.
Hams lSal9. Lard dull at lie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
AUCTION SALES.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
y BILE Landry virtue of decree OF the
Circuit Court of Stafford county, made at Sep
Garter, the undersigned, Commissioner, will
offer, at public sale, at Stafford Court House,
on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day Of November,
1868, that being Court day, g v LII ABL h
TRACT OF LAND, lying in said county con
tanning about TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY
within one mile of nsYigabie waters of Aquia
Creek, and has upon it a quantity Of oak and
pine wood, readily Convertible into money
TERMS-One-third cash, and the residue IN
equal instruments of one and two years, besrln
good personal security, and the title retained
until the purchase money is fully paid.
JOHN 81. SUBTLE, Comm'r.
Stafford county, oct 12-2awts
gss- The above sale has been postponed until
DECEMBER 10th, at the same hour and place.
Oh--nOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
Fairfax county, nov l6-2awtg
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
I TATE IN WESTMORELAND CO., VA.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
v TATE IN WESTMORELAND CO., VA.
Pursuant to decree of tho Circuit Court of
Westmoreland county, entered in the case of
Inscove's Administrator against Watson's Ad-
ministrator and others, on the Dist day of Octo-
Der, 1868, the undersigned, Commissioners, sp-
pointed for the purpose, will offer for sale, at
public auction, at VIM. Z. Lamkin's store, IN
the said county, on SATURDAY,, the 9Th day
of December next, the REAL ESTATE Of
which the late Warren ID. Watson, died seized
and possessed, mentioned in the said decree,
consisting Of a FARM called
KINGSALE,
containing FOUR HUI DRIED and MN Ell I :
SIX ACKES, more or less, lying Immediately
on the Potomac river, between Rollers and
Monroe's creeks. This farm is composed en-
trely of river fat and has on it a com Ctr
Portable two. story RAME d WELLIN e l2zaaa
HOUSE, with necessary outhOuses, and under
judicous cultivation will make one of the most
desirable farms on the river.
Also, FARM. about three miles from
"Kingsale." containing ONE HUNDRED and
FORTY EIGHT ACkES, more or less, lying
in white Oak Swamp" almost entirely COW
cred with oak and pine wood, which is Yalua-
BILE on account Of its proximity TO naVIgable
TERMS-One-third cash; the residue in one
and two years, with interest thereon from the
day of sale, secured by deed of trust on the
premises or the purchasers may, II they so
elect, pay the whole of the purchase-money IN
cash. Should no public sale be effected on that
day, the said farms will be offered privately by
the Commissioners, on terms to suit pure hasers
GEORGE w. LEWIS.
r. l.. T. BEALE.
CHAS. G. BAKER, CONS.
Wnpf,nOralo0d D-0OtS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
OF 24--eOts
DUBLIC SALE.

By virtue Of decree Of the Circuit
Court of Prince William county, pronounced
on the 18th day of October, 1866 in the stunt OF
Latshaw vs. Miner, the undersigned VINO was
appointed special commissioner for that pur-
pose. will on MONDAY, the 18th day Of Decem-
Der. 1868 that being Court day, at the front
door of the Court House Of said county. sell al
nnSIic auction TWO TRACTS OF LAND,
adjoining each other; one containing 7O5 acres,
/ rood, 28s poles andshas on tia comfortable
dwelling house the other contains CO acres'
roods, u poles.
These tracts Of land are situated in Prince
William county Oh the Telegraph road from
Dumfries to Fredericksburg. about two miles
from the former place They are we'll timber,
ed and watered, and are considered very. good
land. and are within two miles of navigable
water.
chase money to be paid in cash on day OF sale
and the residue in three equal instalments 81
six. twelve and eighteen months-the deferred
payments to bear interest from day Of sale, and
10 be secured by bonds with approved persona
security. The title TO be retained and the land
subject to a resale, under order of the Court,
and ten per cent. of the purchase money for
feited, in case the terms are not complied with
EPPA HUNTON,
Pr Vm Co nov 4-eots Commissioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
Wcstmoreland CO., nov 2
DRINCE WILLIAM LAND.
r. l.. r. BEALE.
CHAS. G. BAKER, CONS.
nor y ooAU

By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of
Prince William county, entered on the 18th
day OF May, 1868, in three severa! suits in chan
Gerry therein pending, in the name of Francis
A. #. Davis against Clara McNair and others
and William Earnest against the same; and
John N. Tolson against the same the under
signed, Commissioners, will sell, before the
front door of the Court House of said county,
on MONDAY, December T. 1868, that being
Court day, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, TRACT OF LAND, containing about
SEVENTY ACRES, binding on the Potomac ;
another TRACT OF TWO HUNDRED AND
NINETY EIGHT ACRES, binding on the old
stage road leading from Alexandria to Freder.
icksburq and an undivided third of another
TRACT of about ONE HUNDRED AND
TWENTY-FIVE ACRES, binding on Chop
pswomsc Creek, on the following
TERMS, to wit Ten per cent OF the pur-
chase money cash, and tho residue on credit
of one and two years, with interest from day OF
sale; the deferred payments to be secured by
bond, with personal security; and as 2 further
security therefor tho title is to be retained until
the last payment is made; and in the event OF
the purchasers failing to comply with the terms
Of SALE the ten per cent to be forfeited, ana the
land resold at his costs.
These tracts of land arc covered with valua.
BILE wood and timber, and are parts Of the we'll
known "Evsnsport' tract.
CHAS. W WATTLES.
AYLETT NICOL.
Commissioners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01

A New SoNa TO AN OLD TUNE.
Yankee Doodle came TO town and wore his
striped trousers,
I'm going to tell you where he went Of all tho
many houses.
Yankee doodle, doodle dand, yankee doodle
dandy,
With his long tailed coat, his bell. crowned hat
and his hair so slick and sandy
On King street then ne asked q man, dressed
quite in taste it CHANGED, sir, ~
Stranger, dew tell want to know where l
can buy some pants sir" =
yankee doodle, he replied, yankee-doodie
Go to BIondhom's clothing store, he'll suit you
cheap and handy"
He then made streaks for Bondheim's store,
took off his bell crowned hat, sir,
Stuck ont his pants and said you bet, - there 8
nawthing can beat that, sir
Mr.. Bondheim smiled and said yankee doo-
die dandy"
I've something twice as good as that" and
showed it to him handy.
"Waal now, by gosh, that is so nice, l swow
by all tarnation.
You've gone and beat my striped pants. way
down to all creation.
"Sal will say when go home, kiss me doodle
dandy,
Where did you get those nice new pants the re
slick as lasses candy" t
Now yankee doodle is no fool, as this will make
you sec sir;
He's quite too old to go to school and learn his
A, B, G, sir.
SO off to Tenneson's he went. and took nip OF
brandy,
And said that "Blondhems gone ahead of yam
kee doodle dandy. nov II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
SALE.

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court for
the county of Fairfax in the case of Vermilion
against PF9ut ct Ten9egef At Sne Sq3s tHFM
BER. 1868, at Fairfax Court House, that being
Court day, the LOT OF LAND upon which
Darius Prout formerly resided, about one mile
from the village of Falls Church, on the south
side of the road leading from said village to
Fairfax Court House, containing ten and one
quarter acres.
TERMS One-fourth of the purchase money
to be paid on the day of sale; the residue IN o.
u and IS months, with interest from the day OF
sale; the title to be retained, and the land ia
bic to be resold upon default in either OF the de-
ferred instalments. Sale to take pace between
II and O. clock. TdOS. ~ LOV n,
Fairfax CO., nov 27-eots Comm'r. of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01

Under authority of deed of trust from Abb
iah Thomas and wife TO me, dated 23d of Janu-
ary 1866 and duly recorded, | will offer for
sale, by auction, to the highest bidder, for cash.
on To ESDAY, the 26th day of January, 1869
at II O clock H., in front of the premises, that
and improvements thereon, in the city of Alex
andria, situated on the east side of Washington
street, and south side of Pendleton street, at
their intersection, bounded on the east by w.
c. Yeaton's ground, and on the south by the
ground of Mrs l.. l.. Turner, on which stands the
Mount Vernon Cotton Factory buildings, &c.
together with all the engines, boilers, fixtures
machinery, apparatus and personal property
thereon or contained in said buildings:
no 2l-eotd Z. JOHNSTON, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
Auction SALES.
n U sTEE'5s SALE.

BY virtue of deed executed by William H.
Dalton and wife, dated September l4th 1866
Records. Liber X, No. 8, page $50. the under
signed Trus,e therein named, viii sell, at
public auction. in front of the Mayors Office in
Alexandria, Va, on SATURDAY, the 18th
day of December, 1868 at u M, a FRAME Hss
uated on the west side of st Asaph street. be-
tween Princess and Queen streets, in the city of
Alexandria, Va, in front on st. Asaph st. q f..
in and in depth SO #. 5 in. Terms cash.
JAMES T. CRUMP
nov 27-eots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
Prince William CO., oc 3l-eots
DUBLIC SALE.

Rv virtue Of deed of trust executed to me by
T " Hickerson and wife, on the Both of May
1854, and of record in the Clerks office of the
County Court of Prince William county, and
for the purposes therein declared, L shall, on
MONDAY, the 4th day of January, 1869, that
being Court day, at the front door of the Court
House of Prince William county, sell, at pub
lie auction. for cash, TRACT OF LAND. of
which said Hickerson died possessed, containing
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOUk
ACRES, and situated two miles from Green
wich and four from Gainesville and Brlstoe
Stations This land has on it comfortable T5
DWELLING and out-houses, and Is con- III
sidered very desirable land. Selling as Trustee
| shall only convey such title as is vested in
me as such, which is believed to be un9uestion-
able EPPA HUNTON, Trustee.
Prince William co., oc 5l-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01

READING.-As will be seen by an advertise
ment Mr.. O. K. Pate, will read at the Assem-
bly, Rooms on Friday evening, for the benefit Of
the Alexandria Christian Association. From
the pieces selected, as we'll as the ability OF the
reader a treat may be expected. We under
stand that the proceeds of these readings are
to be devoted to fitting up a suitable room for
Bethel Services during the winter, and buying
books for their library.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
TRUS TEES' SALE

Under the authority of deed of trust made
to the undersigned by Zachariah V. Purdy and
Elizabeth, his wife, on the 9th Of November.
1866 and recorded among the land records of
Fairfax county, and, for the purposes therein
mentioned, will sell, on MONDAY, the 2lst
of December, that being Court day, before the
front door of the Court House, small TRACT
OF LAND, lying in the upper part Of said
county, and adjoining the lands Of John s. Viii
son, Jeremiah Hawley and others, containing
THIRTY ACRES and six poles. 1t has t5ssAA
upon it very comfortable DWELLING .lssgl
HOUSE, and is well wooded and watered.
Terms Of SALE cash.
r. II. COCKERILLE, Trustee.
Fairfax county, nov 16-2awts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
Destructive Fire.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1.-The storage house OF
Bloomfield & Co. was nearly destroyed by fire
last night The warehouse contained large
amount Of property, valued al about $3.50. 600;
most of which was either totally destroyed or
badly damaged by water.
Among other descriptions of merchandise were
four hundred barrels of -four and large guam
tity of grain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01

IT RAILWAYS gives us pleasure to speak good
word for those who deserve it, and, at the same
time to chronicle fact that we know will be
of benefit to the public The season has arrived
when gentlemen appreciate the necessity of re-
plenishing their wardrobes, and to all such we
rec mmend visit to the well-known clothing
store of S. Dealham, l08 King street: Here
Suits, English Walking Goats and the most
fashionable garments generally, composed of
imported Beavers English Motions, and va
riety Of other fine goods such as would do hon
or to q No. l establishment in New York, on
broadway. nov 2I-2awtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01

RAILROAD CELEBRATIoN.-A letter from
Mount jackson, in the Baltimore Sun says =
The 18th of December is appointed for the
formal Inauguration of the Manassas Gap Rail
road, and great preparations are making to give
the railroad people an old Virginia feast at Har-
nsOnburg. Our whole valley congratulates 1T
self upon the bright prospects that are opening
before US in the way Of railroads"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01

ALEXANDRIA, LITERARY SOCIETY. -The reg
ular weekly meeting of the Alexandria Literary
Society will be held tonight in the office of the
Commercial Advertiser. The question for de
bate is: Ought the bonds of the United States
be paid in greenbacks or gold? Messrs. Chap,
man Neale and DR.. w. Fl. Roberts in favor OF
the greenbacks, and George Mushback and
William Z. Arnold in favor of gold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01

New BUILDING. the notice OF the new
building of Mr.. G. NJ. Taylor, in Yesterday
Gazette, it was inadvertently omitted that
Messrs. Padgett brothers did the brick work,
DIR. Il. II. Clarkson the tin work, MIR. William
Cogan the gas fitting, and Mr.. Philip Parks
the plumbing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01

MARINE DISASTER Schooner John G..
funyan, from. Philadelphia, on the 22d, for
Alexandria, with a cargo of coal struck, on the
outer shoal of Hog Island on the 25th inst,
and bilged. The vessel and cargo are total
loss. The Captain and crew have arrived at
Norfou,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01

DREADFULLY ScALDED.-Johu Dogan, q
very worthy colored man, employed at the dis
tillery of Mr.. E. G. Downham, on Union street,
was dreadfully scalded this evening, by the
blowing out of the head of still, and SO lnjur-
ed that his life is considered in danger. Do
gan is the man who so narrowly escaped death
at the fire at Dowelps china store, in 1856.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
ye.egraghic Department.

ST.. LOUIS. Dec. 1.-The Merchants Ex'
change yesterday adopted resolutions approx
ing the bill now before Congress for uniting a
Geographic department. with the postal depart
ment of the government, and expressing the
belief that such union will effect practical
solution of the evils in the present Geographic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01

STAFFORD County CoURT.-At the last
term of the Stafford County Court, Hedgman
Carney. of Prince William, indicted for larceny
of horse in Stafford, had a two days trial
upon that Indictment, which resulted in his
scquittal. James f. Clark, esq, of Brents-
vile, represented the defence.
Robert Nj. Clark, indicted as accessory In the
same larceny, was upon Carney's acqulttal,
finally discharged, a noNe pros. having been
entered In his case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
~ KELLOGG.
MAJ STRAKUSCH, DIRECTOR.

~ = M II -''7N'1'I y II : = -
The Management begs to announce the first
appearance in Washington, since her return
from Europe, of the world-renowned American
Prima Donna,
Miss CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG,
in two Grand Concerts on
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY NEXT,
December 1st and I'd
In order to make these Concerts the most
brilliant ever given in this city, Mr.. Strakos CHI
has engaged the eminent Piano Virtuoso,
MILE. Aida TOPP,
who, in conjunction with
Signor OTTI, Primo Tenore
Signor PERRILLI, Prime Baritone
and HERR KOPTA, Solo Violinist
will assist Miss Kellogg on these occasions.
Musical Director. ........... Herr VIM. Grosscurth
Admission, including reserved seats, 81. The
sale of seats will commence on Saturday, at q.
M, at Metzerott's Music Store. nov 28-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES. Twenty one marriage
Licenses were issued by the Clerk of the County
Court CT this county in November.

Police REpoRT-MAYoR's OFFICE. John
Solomon, sailor on board the schooner De-
Island, from the West Indies, for disorderly
conduct at Mary James ,on Fishtown, was hued
and discharged.
There were no cases of criminal character
at the Magistrates offices.