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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-28

THE AMNESTY Late
intelligence from Washington is thai
Mr.. JOhnson's proclamation OF general
amnesty Is one ofthe leading subjects
OF discussion there and variety of
opinions have been expressed in refer
euce TO it. 1t is held by some that the
proclamation is merely oratorical; that
it can have no possible effect on the
course OI events connected with the
rebels now under indictment, and that
the Supreme Court must settle all
questions which the proclamation as
sumes TO decide. Others say that the
general amnesty ought 10 have been
declared last July; aud that 1t is IA dead
letter nj any rate; that the question OF
treason would be settled by the Davis
trial, II it ever occurred, and that no
other cases would have arisen in any
event. Some of the lawyers believe
the President has no right 10 pardon
persons awaiting trial. while others
affirm (among them Chief Justice
Chase, that II the President has right
to pardon after conviction and while
undergoing sentence, he also has a
right to pardon before trial. Mr..
McCreery, of Kentucky has said that
General John C. Breckenridge would
return to that State at oncs from his
exile.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-28
MIR. HUBBARD.
HheeLin9 Correspondence Of III. CSdrkSJuro
IclS1r1ph.


Now must give you my views upon
see the claims of several men have
been paraded before the public. con-
tend that no Individual has any claims
per sc, but that n man shall be elected
for his ability to do good for the people.
The man that can and will do the MOST
for West Virginia is the man for the
Office. The Senatorship was not Crea-
ted 10 reward A. w. Campbell for do
ing his duty as patriot-ATthur l Bore
man for playing Judge and Governor
Daniel POlsley for being good loyal
InRn-Gen. Powell or Gen. Harris for
being good ighters-nor Governor
PoirpOint for playing Governor of two
States; but simply for the good or the
whole people,. This is the man we
want. In my estimation Hon. @. d.
Hubbard IL that man. While in the
House OF Representatives he has labor
ed for the good Of our people and has
In bored earnestly. He has left no stone
untUrned in his efforts TO advance the
interest of our people. He hRs proved
himself to be active and ener-
getic. His services in the Houss OF Rep
resentatiYes will ena BILE him to serve us
better in the Senate. He has a com.
manding influence in Washington, and
as IA Senator would do us much good.
lie Is not entitled TO tho oIlice because
us uha any ClhlIuS On tno people, DuI
because the people need his services. /
freely admit that he has no N ore claims
than ,hnndreds of others. 1t isnot a
man with claims that we want. We
want a man To prosecute the peoples
claims, and / think Ion. C. d. Hubbard
is the man. It's, not man that has
taken bulls blythe horns.we want, but
man that we know Will take any bull
by the horns with which he may come
in contact. The legislature certainly
Will not elect n man lhpty because he
has as the newspapers say. "Lhe inside
In regard TO claims, IL the Legislature
designs elecLln9 n man because n "a.
gards his claims superior TO any other,
on account OF his acknowledging patFi4
ottsn' would advise it to take mains
70 INFORM itself and find who is worthy
OF the office. think Lhe mantle would
IaIL on lhe shoulders ofsome man who
volunteered as private, and shnnITarI
ed his musket and fought brayely TO the
ond of the war. II the Legislature give
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-28
For Rent,

TlHE WAREHOUSE AND STOREs
situated on the corner OF Main and
Quincy streets, consisting OF
One store OIL tho corner.
One warehouse adJ MISUNDERSTANDING Quincy
street. Now occupied by John Hamilton
q Co. Apply To
Ocl7-tljAnl W. l.. MCAFEE-
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Just Received.

kO BOXES VIRGINIA BRIGHT TO-
on bacco.
% boxes r. d r. and Fancy Twist Tobacco.
30 extra tine ID. X. Va Ion q Navy =.
20 caddles Virginia Bright 1864 ~
100 Dark Sweet los, rs & Navy
All kinds smoking and Tine cut Chewing
Tobacco, Cigars and HnuIT. offered TO the
trade at the lowest rates..
w. T. SINGLETON,
nov6 No. 50 Main st, Wheeling,
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STEAMBOATS,.
for gtnt.
Hall for Rent,

nor RENT, A SPACIOUS HALL IN
the building, northeast corner OF Mar
Ret and Quincy streets, at present occupied
and adjoining the Hall OF the Wheeling
GymnRstic Association. The Hail is central
list of April. Apply to'OIhO W. HeIskin.
Esq on lth street.
Ctec2I 3teOde WIN. PAXTON.
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For Sale.

MY DWELLING HOUSE ON HAMP-
lfl den street. between Byron AMI sixth
TuOTIs, attic, cellar, gas, etc.
Ocl7 JOHN q. CHANDLER.
For terms enquire OF NJ A CHANDI.t X.
at LIST National Iiank,
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For Rent.

1NHE TAVERN STAND IN SOUTH
i Wheeling, known as the Washington
Also a tin shop for rent. and tools for sale
on reasonable terms For further paTticu-
lars apply To kICHARD FARLEY,
Washington House. South Wheeling.
tIcC22-Iwo
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For Sale.

an NORTH SIDE OF QUINCY STREET.
" a desirable building lot, adjoining War
ren's new house. Also one ~ acre valuSblc
land Rd Joining James Exleys 3, enclosed with
a fence and n hydrant on the premises. APP
ply to JAMES II. DILLON.
dec22-IW Mt Thompson, Dillon Il Cos.
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For Rent.

TINE SECOND FLOOR OF OUR STORE
Room The floor Is I2S feet long by ~
feet wide. Has fine light. Possession given
A. w. PAUL. & CO.,
LOG Main It, Merchants Block.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-28

THE Writ County Gazeue editorially
favors the abolition of the death pen
atty.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-28
Centre Street Residence For Sale.

I AM AUTHORIZED TO SELL. A SNUG
i two story brick T, sidence cOntainin iOuI
rooms, Kitchen, cellar, &c, situated ON the
north side of Centre between Fifth and sixth
streets This property Is at present "Sc"piS't
by MIR. ]. ii. richards, and considering the
location &c, will he sold cheap
THUS O'BRIES,
dec22 Real Estate Agent.
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6uE $aIt.
For Sale.

A FRAME HOUSE WITH FIVE ROOMS
"A and attic. together with the lot on
which IL stands, Is offered for sale The
property is on walnut street, ChuTchiIl'S ad-
dltiOn-Iot lO6 by III feet Immediate por-
session cRn he given. Terms GlnSiI: Apply 10
THOS. J. or q. W. DlLLON' Jr'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-28

"AFrER Grant whatP" Tho ofrIcc
seekers.
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Dissolution of Partnership.

TIME FIRM OF sURGISoN & McCOR-
MICK, Dentists, was dissolved by mu-
tIIRl consent on December 2Iht, 1888. Persons
having claims, and those Indebted TO the
Arm, will pleaEe call immediately on j. NJ.
SurHiSon Tor settlement, who will continue
to carry on the business at the old stand. lIj
Market street, Wheeling, W. Va.
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For Rent.

T1RoM THE FIRST OF APRIL, THAT
L desirable store room in Odd Fellows
Hall bidding, Monroe street, now occupied
by John W. Mitchell. The cellar IL FUR
nishcd with a bake oven. Apply 10
r. A. BRENTblNCSERo or
dec9.tf w, +, McKELVEY.
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For Rent.

nNHE WELL ESTABLISHED STORE
ROOM, no. lSS Main street, now Oecu-
pied by Thomas, Sturgeon & Co. Possession
given april LIST. For all particulars nleRse
address X. +. HEYMAN, No. SS5 North Gin
street, Philadelphia, Pa. decls-l1
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TIM RA1LKoAp QurssTroN.-The ran

THE RAILROAD QuEssTIoN.-The ran.
road controversy is ended so lar AZ lhe
presept Legislature is concerned. Inc
ron6areuce committees having in charge
tbs differences between the two Houses
touching the chapter on assessments
snbmitted their report Saturday, an" II
was adopted in each House, thus con-
summating the passage OF the chapter.
The section relating 10 the assessment
Of railroads is long and elaborate lis
leading features may be briefly recited
thus: Each railroad company Through
some responsible oflicerl is TO return a
sworn statement OF It's property within
the State to the Board OF Public works.
II the Board are satisfied with it, this
statement is accepted as the basis for
taxing the road. II not, they appoint
three Commissioners, ono from each
Congressional district leach residing In
county wherein there is no railroad
property to make the assessment rs
they best can. In either case the'roAo
must be assessed at It's actual Value'
without reference TO cost OF construction
or purchase. The personal property OF
the company Within the State Is 10 be
taxed, like other property, for all pur-
poses. But the road bed, tunnels,
bridges, nIschine shops. aud all
the liked property connected OF
used in connection with the road,
are 10 bs assessed as we have said al
their actual value" without references
to cost, and are to be taxed for genera!
State aud school purposes. for county
purposes, and for township or indie
pendent school district school purposes,
and for no other purpose whatever
This excludes taxation by municipal
corporations and by townships for any
other than school purposes. WheThel
Il NAV not exclude taxation for otheI
PURPOSES which may be rendered neces
sary upon the assumption by the State
of her share Of the Virgins deb: is al
open question, upon which We would
not hazard AN opinion without iht
exact wording OF the section before us
Tue payments OF ull taxes are 1" be
made through the Auditors office aud
regulations are provided for appor
tioniuR the assessment to tine counties
aud townships through which the roaG
passes and for advising tho Auditor o
the rates OF the county and township
levieS.
We have nothing TO add at present Il
what we have already said in depreca
ton OF this measure. Perhaps the mos
forcible commentary We could make i
to state, as we are informed, that th
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Slew AaperttsetHents.
For CINCINNATI, I.o":svlIls, EvansvIIl

For CIncInnhtI, lsOH'sNIIIS' E.EHusEIEEo
and Cairo.
Leaves this day, (MOnday), 2Sth inst,
pOslIiS ely.
The fine Steamer CHAMPION,
sAtE 4Capt. W. + Fuller, will leave
80 80 Wheeling, Tor above points this
GAY (ndOndaS) Mt 3 O'clock p. M.
For freight or passage apply on board or TO
ded2S-It r. II. MOEG, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12

PROPERTY RECOVERED dog lost from
the train of the Orange Alexandria and Man
assas Railroad, Wednesday, by colored man,
and for which he wanted to sue the road for
damages, was recovered on Friday The Su-
perintcndent of the road gave the party a free
PASS on that day to go up and hunt for the
missing property. Debarking at Union Mills
Station, near Bull Run, he was soon rewarded
Tor his exertion, by finding a colored brother
Just in the act Of disposng of his pet to white
man. His ownership was admitted, and the
dog Immediately restored to the anxious en-
quirer by the coOred man, who, 1t seems, had
adopted the animal after it leaped from the
train. On Friday evening might have been
seen" an American citizen of African descent"
aAding from the Orange train, Henry street.
ID this city, and dragging after him by an at
tachment too strong to be resisted, about the
@rriest looking specman oil "a coon dog lately
aenin these diggings" However, asthe owner
sage y observed, "hc we're vaerable anlmuL :
10 proof of which, he asserted he had been OF
hred barrel of -four for him, up the country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12

POLITICAL. The Alexandra "Union Lea.
que, an organization composed mostly Of col,
ored men, made no new nominations OF candi.
dates for the House of Delegates, at its meet
Ing on Thursday night, though outsiders were
gwen to understand that the League" assem-
Oedfor that purpose.
Mr.. Samuel N. Garwood, former sheriff Of
,AS city and county, who together with Geo
Ia SeatOn, colored, is in nomination for the
House Of Delegates by one section of the Radi'
cal party, will it is intimated, remove West
Nan early day, either to Chicago or Omaha.
From present appearances the election in this
'tatc will not como off before May, 1869.
The wellknown George Tucker, Common
Sealth's Attorney for Fairfax county, having
.enoved from this city to PittsylvaDia county
understood to be engaged in an actiyecanvass
UT Judge of the Circuit in which he is for the
PRESENT dOmiciIed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12
Financial and commercial.

New York Dec. II. Stock market dull and
heavy. Money active at 7 per ct. ExcbangeI9s.
Gold 35S. Five twenties, coupon, 1862, lOs.
Ten, forties, coupon, st. North Carolina skies
63s, new 6l3. Virginia skies ex-coupon, SIS,
new SIS. Tennessee skies ex coupon, 6Ss,
new 674
BALTIMORE, Dec 70 Virginia skies old
inscribed, 454 bid, As asked; do. 1867, 49 bid,
49b asked; do. coupon old, 554 bid, do. cou-
pom new, 573 bid
New York, DEC, 12.--Flour shade frmer
Wheat dull and heavy for spring, and a shade
frmer for winter. Corn dull and about ct.
lower. Cotton steady, middling uplards %.
BALTIMORE Dec 12.-Cotton firm at Is for
middlling uplands Flour quiet and steady with
prices unchanged Wheat dull, prime to choice
red So 35a$245. Corn firm; new white 90a97.
Oats firm at 40l45. Pork firm at &c. Bacon;
supply light. Lard firm at lG3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12
TIME GREAT DIAMOND HEATER,

This magnificent Stove stands in the same re-
lation TO other stoves as the precious jewel from
which it derives its name does to other jewels.
ProGting by past experience, we have thrown
most popular Stoves, and have added inventions
of our own rendering it the best combination
of philosophy and mechanics now in the mar
ket, and making it perfect stove. By the ar
ran cement the combustion Of gases is perfect
and greater efficiency is obtained to perform
what we claim for it, with great diminution in
amount of fuel necessary. 1t is unequalled in
every particular in beauty, in workmanship, in
durability and as a home necessity is peerless,
1t is self feeder, and not likely to get out of
order We earnestly invite comparison of this
superiority will insure the preference. This
handsome and economical stove is for salo by
sep ENOCH GRIMES, 49, King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12
LOCAL i L Il M ,.

ouIrRCH SERVICES. &c, To-MoKKoW
"a ChureA.-Service at liza. M and q p
Cn Rev. Mr.. McKim.
NJ. Vpo1Ps ehurch.-Servioe at ii o. M and
". by Rev. DR.. Norton.
81 P. ~ Tkureh.-Servioe at ii a. m, and a
nv Rev. Mr. Sprigg.
p'Sa H. Mi@ys.-sorvice at 7 and II a. m.' and
aS0p p.t - pres5yterian.- Sermon in the morning
f"n;gbt by Rev. Jas. A. Skinner.
sh SS..and resbyterian.-Sermon in the morn
o ND at night by Rev. Mr.. Leftwich.
ingS f,ikodist Episcopal Church South.-Sermon
.hs morning and at night by Rev. DR., Hough.
sT,yIoIist Episcopal. In the morn
M snd at night, by Rev. Mr.. Wheeler.
"S fsf6odist ProteStant.-Sermon IN the morn
:, and at night by Rev. j. b. Jones.
lnS st.-Seryice in the morning and st night
Nv Rev. +. j. Willis. Sermon at night on
1s TsZsgs Chapel.-Service in the morning and
a. Waissrcndria Ctristiaa Association. General
praver Meeting in the I'd Presbyterian Church,
80 clock p. M, and every evening during the
.oming week in the Associations newroom Sc
IND floor of No. 90 King street, at o'cloc K.
4 cordial welcome will be given to all who
viii attend upon these means of grace.
F;r,t Lutheran Chu'ch.-[Star Engine Housed
German service at IL o'clock y. III. Sunday
school at o'clock p. m. English service at Il
o'clock p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12
NO. 81 CORNEROF KING AND FAIRFAA
STREETS.


Now men in every age and land no matter
when nor where,
Have ever given to number one their most par
ticular care; =,
But there's man in our town, twill be behoY-
ed by none,
Instead Of number one takes care of number
51n
He keeps all kind of clothing, sir, the best that
can be had,
In order that his fellow men may all be neatly
clad .,
The poor, by him, are warmly clothed with
each revolving sun
All this he does by taking care Of number 81.
The other day as dressed in style, / strolled
along the street,
The pretty girls all smiled at me, and looked
so killing sweet,
That grew very vain and said "the right thing
have done.
In getting this neat suit of clothes from mum
Der 81 "
Now if it's your desire to be handsome man
like me. -, .,
Just get q suit from Blondheims store, he'll fit
you to T.
And, Mr.. Blondhoim, keep it up, 60 on as
you've begun, ~
And sell your clothing cheap for cash, at mum
Der 81" (cor. King and Fairfax sts.)
And show the people that your goods are all "A
number one, dec ii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12

ICE.-The Potomac was covered this morn
ing from shore to shore with coating OF Ice
an inch thick. The Washington ferry boats
ran as usual however. In ponds of little DEPTH
where the water was STILL the ice was formed
sufficiently thick to afford good skating. 1t Is
q remarkable circumstance that this day twelve
months ago, the river was frozen over and ma
yigation partially suspended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12

C.&O. CANAL. The Georgetown Courier
says: Navigation is now closed for the season.
A dispatch received at Collector Hollingsworth'
Office yesterday morning announces that ice has
formed at and near Cumberland in such thick
ness that parties are skating on it. About
dozen coal laden boats are on the way, chiefly,
for the American Company at Alexandria; and
the ice barges along the route are ready to open
a channel for these, should their services be re-
nuired -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12
CTOVESl
STOVESi
STOV
S CIIVILLIER.

S. CUVILLlER,
Koll's old stand, No. %, King street.
Dealer in all kinds of
PUBLISHING GAS-BURNING STOVES,
AND TIN WARE,
Viz: Cook, Parlor, Hall, Church, Office and
other kinds Of Stoves and Ranges. Among his
frst-class Cook Stoves are tho Excelsior, Mon
umental, Ironsdos, VIM. Penn, Noble Cook,
Pennsylvania, Paragon, Lehigh, Continental,
Old Dominion, VIM. Tell, &c, &C, all Of which
he warrants asrecommended.
GfP- Coppersmithing ard Plumbing, Roofing
and Spouting done in town or country, at short
est notice and lowest prices, for quality Of mate
rial and workmanship. GU NlLLlEK
sen T-tJanl AIeXandrla. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12

TIE OPERA citizens will be afforded
an opportunity to attend the Opera inv ashing-
ington, next week, should they evince de-
sire to do so in numbers sufficient to ensure the
running of the w. & A r. R. train at night,
without loss to the road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12

NEARLY A TRAGEDY.-A few evenings since
Young man found his sister in disreputable
house on West street, and became so enraged
at the discovery, that he attempted to shoot
her. Luckily for both parties the pistol was
badly aimed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12

MOUNT VERNON 14th Of this month,
Monday next, is the anniversary OF the death
of Washington. We are requested to announce
through the Regent, who represents the Asso-
citation at Mount Vernon, that she will throw
open the mansion" to the public, from dome
to cellar, with the exception of occupied cham
bers. A band of music will perform appropn-
ate dirges at the Tomb, on the arrival and de-
parture Of visitors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12

The AQUEDUcr BRDGE.-The Georgetown
Courier says: ''Mr. Quigley, of the Canal,
Bridge, and Railway Company, desires the an
nouncement made that the new bridge over the
aoueduct will be open to the public on Thurs
day, the 24th inst-Christmas eve. On that
day the bridge will be entirely free and the oc-
casion will be duly celebrated"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12

CoLD-VERY CoLD.-The weather yesterday
evening turned very cold, and at six o'clock the
mercury in the thermometer fell to go During
the night it became intensely cold, and continu-
ed SO, and this morning at s o'clock the Their
mometcr indicated DO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12

GIIMPsES, OF THE PASTA friend has sent
~ 4 number of the Alexandria Gazette issued
March l3, 1888, thirty five years since A
glimpse of the past is sometimes of interest.
We find this number of the Gazette rich in
flood for reflection" 1t contains sketches"
Of an address delivered by George W. p. Gus
lis, OF Arlington, before the Washington So
eiety and citizens Of Alexandria, on the I'D of
February, 1888 His eu'ogium on the Northern
people affords suggestive reading now in view
Of what some from the North have since done
with his kiusfolk and property. La this same
address the orator made an impressive allusiOn
10 Chas. Carroll, Of Carrollton, followed by bow
60 the Baltimore troops who were seated on his
right" Henry Clay had just succeeded, under
happy auspices. in restoring the entente cOrdtale
between Daniel Webster and Senator PoudeX-
ter, of Mississippi The two men grasped
each others hands, all manner o. difference
was buried in oblivion, and the gallant Harry
of the West" was hailed by his brother Sena-
tors as 'the great pacifcatOr Martin Van
Buren,, who had been put in the line Of promo
ton as a Presidential candidate, by jackson s
administration, is spoken Of as man to be
much dreaded. Judge Mclean, of Ohio, and
Daniel Webster, were even then thought proba-
bic candidates Tor the highest Office 10 the gilt of
the people The subject OF notification was
making a stir in those days. Pertinent
to this subject appears an able speech from
John g. Calhoun on the science of Govern
ment and tho rights of minorities. Discoveries
made since then have resulted In showing that
mnorities have no rightsl y different idea
prevailed lang S9ne.
la a local way, we fnd persons ordered by
the Council to hold an election at the Indian
Queen Hotel to supply a vacancy. 'The great
Peter family and NJ. Ravel," announce that
they have leased the Alexandria theatre for
few nights The steamer Cygnet is announced
to leave for Washington in charge of j. Guy,
IT,, as captain. Fshtown is offered for rent
by Bontz & Harrison. Those were the palmy
DAYS of that ancient place. ~ c. Cazenove
& Co., offer for sale refined sugar; w. Fowle 4
Co., domestic goods; II. & w. B. Ramsey, groce-
res and bacon; Ed. Dainger6eld, salt; NJ. o.
Cawood, JObnson's spring fish landing, We
find announced in the ship news the arrival of
Schr Potomac, Capt. Baker, from Barbados.
Brig Belvidera is also advertised for Amster-
dam, having just arrived from Lisbon, with
salt, after sc days voyage There an is an
nOuncement that Chas. FentOn Mercer is
candidate for Congress from LoudOun, Eau
quier and Fairfax counties; also notice Of
the postponcment of political meeting pro-
posed to be held at Cats Tavern, West Eud.
A meeting of the Independent Blues is
called by Bernard Bryan, jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-12

Low TIDE-The tide in the Potomac was
lower to day, at noon, than for the preceding
twelve months. The fall of the tide was at
least ten feet. The ice was banked up on the
MARYLAND side of the channel several feet high,