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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-30
TROVER & BAKERS
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FIRST PREMIUM
ELASTIC ST Il G b
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES,
No. 495, BROADWAY,
NEW YORK

EXCELLENCE.
Itch
POINTS OF E. ohinery.
Beauty and Elasticity of St., spools
Perfection end Simplicity of Ma ate
Using both threads directly from tn.
No fastening of seams by hand and no wa-
Of thread. -,
Wide range Of application without change OF
adjustment. c 60
ter washing and ironing.
Besides doing all kinds of work done by other
Sewing Machines these Machines execute Inc
most beautiful and permanent Embroidery ana
ornsme entail work.
mg- The Highest Premiums at all the, fairs
and exhibitions of the United States and Eu-
rope have been awarded the Grover 3 BAKER
Sewing Machines, and the work done by them,
wherever exhibited in competition.
s.sy- Tho very highest prize, THE CROSS OF
THE LEGION OF HONOR, was conferred on
the representative of the Grover & Ba ker Sew
inc Mschlnes, at the Exposition UniVerselle
Paris, 1867, hhus attestng their great superlorl-
ty over all ottsier Sewing Maehln ga . no
ian lG-d6w Alexandria, Va.
yP.. BAl:TH.eL LOW,
NO. Is, KING STREET,
between Water and UEG.2n streers,j
ALEXANDRIA,.VA L.
Manufacturer of and iDeses N
GRICULTURAL IMPLEMEATS
AND MACHINERY.
Impo5 ter and z4 gFox e 6 Of npAss Seeds
DeSls ST. r. ANDARD FERTILIZERS.
assy- A ., ut for Fairbanks Scales, and Her
ri1o,s Ssfes. J. P. BkETH0LOW,
%, King ST., Alexandria, Va
wifi SIS, 7th ST., Washington, D. G
soar Asp CANDLE nANUFAoGoE1
~ ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
Having commenced the manufacture Of
SOAP AND CANDLES,
at tne SOAP and Candle Factory, on Union St,
between Gu cen and Princess. l have on hand,
and am prep area 10 sell lower 'hah Ihe Nol'n
ern markets.,
5000 p% ounds of SOAP.
so 30 xes TALLOW CANDLES.
5000 brl shes ASHES,
and earnestly s, illicit the patronage Of my fell
low citizens.
&C 30-tf NAMOEn nO l.
> SIX ArEs SxArEsl
Just received at s. King street, supply s %
Skates for Ladies ann Gentlemen, of assolIeu
sizes 20 which we ASH the attention OF pu lEM
ers. JOHN L. [ hEIHh'O1
dec l6 -.--------------
PAINTS AND o lLo'
PRICES RED. UChD.
Wa bavs lust received full, stock of
J. PAINTS AND o. us,
and are selling at greatly rcduc. I'd prices ,,t,
dec = Els LEADBEt TIER & 20.
vIGMINI AND GRITS for $, lie by
III dar4 j. G. Nj LIB Urn,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-30

: THE new style of imported sets Of pendent
garneLs fuchsia brilliant and jet sets Just re-
ceived bysMr, prigg,a at the One Dollar Jewel
~, Store 438, Pennsylvania avenue three doors
from Al Street, Washington, d. g., are exceed
ingly bealltfuEi1 design, and are well worthy
the attention oflsdies OF taste Mr.. Prigg has
also an neutrality-suspicious. of p ated forks and
spoons, that should be seen By per. ons rontem-
plating housekeeping. The prices of the ar
ticles areso extremely low, ali1 the goods them
specially to direct them to the attention Of our
readers @'2s4.-,-s7:a7a' jan lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-30

TURKS ISLAND SALT.
$1,000 BUSHS. TURKS ISLAND SALT,
to arrive direct from Turks Island, per schr.
Maggie Nulvoy," and for sale by
ian 28 HOOE & WEDDERBUENr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-30

4 UGUSTUS WALL,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
ALL KINDS OF MILL FEED. HAY AND
GRAIN.
Persons who have either horses or COWS, it
will be much to their advantage to give ma O
call, without delay.
Feed delivered free of charge.
ian 2-3m Corner King and Columbus sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-30

Office l!-All persons by who themselves
~ or by their tenants or agents, have the pos
session Of real estate in the city and county of
Alexandria are respectfully requested to call at
the Office of the Commissioner Of the Revenue,
and examine the Land Book for the year 1867,
and ascertain whether or not the property so
charged is correct The book will be open un-
til he first day Of February, 1868. After this
notice Of time and place no alteration can be
made or any excuse tolerated.
Office at the Court House; hours from 10 a..
m. until p. m. j. G. CLARK,
jan IA tfebl Commissioner Of the Revenue
DEED FEED FEED
600 bales prime Timothy Hay.
g 100 6 F." Glover
$50 bushels Of White and Brown Middlings,
200 Ct Wheat Bran.
lCOO &c Corn
100 '' Shipstuf
with Rye Straw, Out HAY, Ear Corn, Shellcd
Corn and Oats, in store and for sale by
GWIN BECKHAM 81 CO.,
jan ID SO, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-30

so bushels choi, g Ohio, and
100 bushels Pennsylvania Glover Seed, for
sale bv THOMAS PERRY,
ian 27--lw 10, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-30

TANNED BETWEEN CARS. NJ. Thos. Keys,
brakeman of a freight train on the Orange,
Alexandria and Manassas Railroad, in attempt
ing to couple two cars, yesterday morning. at
Beckwith Station, this side of Manassas, Gu
the out bound train, was caught between them
and badly jammed. He was taken by the train
ON to Manassas, where be received the proper
treatment; and dispatch from there this
morning states that he will probably recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-30

BUILDING ASSOCIATION. An adjourned
meeting for the purpose of organizing. a:co-op-
erative building association in this city was to
have been held last night, 10 the room over the
Assembly Rooms, corner King and Royal SITS,
bat in consequence of the extreme inclemency
of the weather prevailing at the time, the few
whc assembled there resolved to postpone the
transaction Of any business until next Saturday
evening, when the meeting will be held IN The
same room, at half past seven O'Clock.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-05
NEW YORK.

The Democratic COnventIOn-Its Great
Success as IA ShOw-FIftY Thousand
Applicants for Seats-PendIetOn stock
Steady-The JOhusOn Men Few, but
Determined-HnncOckL Letting Down
Chase Tickling the Democracy with n
Straw-NO Permanent Organization
The Soldiers and saIlOrs' Convention.
New YORK, July 4.-The crowds in the
vicinity of Tammany Hall render the streets
almost impossible. Over $4,000 applica-
tions have been made for admission to the
convention. The Pendleton forces preserve
their enthusiasm and confidence. The
johnson men are few in number, but very
determined. General Hancock's supporters
seem in bad temper. Rumors of Mr.. Chase s
letter bearing strongly on States rights ex.
cite attention.
The Southern delegates applaud President
johnson enthusiastically for the amnesty
proclamation.
The rules of the Democratic Convention
of 1854 were adopted. The Territories are
excluded from voice in the convention.
The Committees on Resolutions and Per
manent Organization were adopted, when,
after reading the Declaration of Independ
ence, the convention adjourned until Mon
day. ...-
The weather is intensely hot. r-r..
General McClernand, of Illinois, tempo
rary Chairman of the Soldiers and Sailors
Convention, welcomed all rue soldiers
North and South. A resolution was pro-
posed declaring the convention 4uxlilary TO
the National Democratic CoHvenuoh. Cen
eral W. B. Franklin, Of connecticut, was
nominated for permanent President OF the
convention. t.-.--r....
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-05
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

III SATURDAY, July 4, 1868.
The House met at ten o'clock. Called to
order by the Speaker. Roll called, and
fifty-nine members answered.
Prayer by Rev. S. NJ. Kingston.
On motion of Mr.. Morey, Of ouachita, the
reading of the journal was dispensed with.
Mr. Pratt, of Claiborne, moved to adjourn
until Monday at twelve o'clock without
transacting any business, to observe in an
appropriate manner the anniversary of our
national independence. Motion lost.
Mr.. McMIlen, of Carroll, said it was re.
freshing to notice the respect for our ma
tional anniversary entertained by gentlemen
on that side of the House. He then called
up the bill creating Board of Police Com.
missioners, that it might be put upon its
final passage.
Mr.. Pratt, of Claiborne, called for the
yeas and nays.
The bill was passed on its third reading
by yeas 50, nays 10, and sent to the Senate
for concurrence.
Mr.. Lee, of St. Bernard, called for the
third reading of House bill No. 2, an act
relating to the finances of the State, and
called for the yeas and nays on its third
reading. ....
The bill passed by yeas so, nays9, and
was sent TO the Senate for concurrence.
Mr.. Burrell, of st. John the. Baptist,
moved to adjourn till Monday, at twely {
o'clock. M.
Motion withdrawn. -...
Mr.. McMilleu called for the third reading
of House bill No. 6, directing the Governor
of Louisiana to enforce Che the third sec
tion of the fourteenth article of the propos
ed amendment to the Constitution of the
United States, and the provisions of article
ninety.nine of the Constitution of the State
of Louisiana, and upon his motion it was
put upon its final passage.
The bill passed by yeas 81, nays IL, and
was sent to the Senate for concurrence.
ltr. McMillen moved that the report O
the temporary Committee on Elections laid
on the table two or three days ago be ia
ken from the table and referred to the Com
mittee on Elections and Qualifications
Carried.
Mr.. Brewster, of Ouachita, moved that
an oath, which he presented in writing, bt
administered to the Committee on Elec
/ tions. .--..
Mr.. Abbott, of Concordia, moved that the
motion of Mr.. Brewster be laid on the ia
BILE. Carried yeas "a, nays %. "
Mr.. Garstkamp, of Jefferson, moveda re
consideration. -+-. ..t
Mr.. Morris, of Ascension, moved to la.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-05

Chief Justice Chase Out In Another Let
ter-He is in Favor Of UnIvcrsaI suf-
frage cas- It Was,'' and of General
Amnesty as Tt IS.
WASHINGTON, July 4-The Southern States
are admitted to full rights in the National
Democratic Convention.
The following seems well authenticated.
Mr.. Chase has written to John j. Cisco. of
New York, IN reply to certain queries CON
cerning the platform which would be ac-
ceptable to him. In this letter Mr.. Chase
takes the ground that the subject of uni
versal suffrage should be left where in his
opinion the Constitution of the United
States leaves it, and that the general govern
ment has nothing to do with it.
He is in favor of universal amnesty, and
the removal of all disabilities on account of
participation in the late rebellion, and be.
lteves it essentially necessary to the admin =
istration of good government in the late
rebellious States, and to the full and salts.
factory re'estabhshment of the practical
relations of these States with the other
States of the Union.
He strongly condemns military govern.
ments in time of peace as incompatible
with the principles of civil liberty, and
ton them, He desires that taxes should be
as light as possible, and that they should be
so distributed as to bear upon the rich
rather than on the poor.
He holds that while all the national obi
cations should be honestly fulfilled, no
privileges should be granted to any classes
of individuals or corporations.
Mr.. Chase has always believed and now
believes in the fundamental doctrine OF
Democracy, and this paragraph very faith
fully defines his present position.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-05
4 Strange and Terrib e Creature Pur-
sued by BOgs and Hunters.

A range:visaged creature, apparently
one Of natures prodigies, has just been dis
covered near Meadville. Franklin county,
Mississippi, causing much excitement in
that usually monotonous village. letter
from friend residing in that village, dated
June (, says: M at this time. is very
much agitated on account of the strange
creature seen near here. 1t is said to be
similar to the one seen near YiCksburg last
fall. A Yicksburg paper, of date some
few days subsequent to, the discovery of
this strange creature near that place, gave a
fall description of it, and the manner in
which it was discovered, which, given from
memory, Is in substance about as follows
Sometime in September last as party of
huutsmen were driving in the swamps
some few miles from the river a trail was
taken by the hounds and followed up
at brisk pace leaving the party far behind.
In following after the dogs they discov-
cred the track Of the game in some miry
places, which appeared similar to the track
of a human foot; aud they observed also
that the toes of the foot turned backward.
On coming up with the dogs. who were now
baying, they beheld q frightfuI looking
creature of about the average height OF
man, but with far greater muscular deVel-
opment, standing menaoingly a few yards
in front of the dogs. II had long, coarse
hair flowing from its head and reaching near
its knees; its entire body also seemed to be
covered with hair of two or three inches in
length, which WAS Of a dark brown ,lor.
From its upper law projected two very
large tusks several inches long. Its head
and face, as wel as could be determined
from the distance of the observers, bore a
striking resemblance to that of the negro,
except that the chin and cheeks were GOV
cred with long hair. On the near approach
Of the hunters it fed with great rapidity to-
ward he Mississippi river, and was not over.
taken again until within few yards of the
bank. When the party came up with the
dogs the second time the monster was
standing erect before them, none of them
having dared to clinch with it. But when
the dogs were urged by their masters, thew
endeavored to seize 1t, when it reached for
ward and grabbed one Of them, and taking
it in its hands, pressed it against its tusks,
which pierced it through aud killed it in-
stantly. Becoming alarmed at this display
of strength, the hunters fired several shots
at the creature, which caused 1t to leap into
the river. 1t remained under Eater several
minutes, and then rose aluost Its entire
length above the surface uttering shrieks
which almost petri6ed the pursuers with
terror. No similar sound had ever come to
the ears of these men, who were all familiar
with the hopfOf the wolf. the whine of the
panther. sad the hoarse believing of the
alligator. After sinking and rising several
times it swan to the Louisiana shore and
dissppeared. - Correspondence ST., Louis
TlisDdtfh ga q - --.-' 3 .-t-=t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-05

The expenses Of the Democratic Legisla-
ture Of Ohio this year are Sis, 600; those Of
the Republican Legislature last year were
100000. The only business of importance
transacted by the former was the election
Of United States Senator, the passage Of
the visible admixturer bill, which has
been declared unconstitutional, and the
passage of bill disqualifying disabled SOL
diers in the military asylum from voting.
Horace Sessions, Esq, well known and
prominent lawyer OF Defiance, Ohio, died at
Adrian, Michigan, a few days ago, aged
fifty-1ve years. He was delegate TO the
Republican Convention at Chicago, and on
his return stopped at Adrian to visit
friend, where he died from the effect OF a
severe cold contracted at Chicago.
Senator Wilson has offered an amendment
TO the army bill, providing for punishment
by eashieriRg upon conviction Of gambling.
There is no vice 70 which officers and soldiers
are more addicted, and none which is more
demoralizing in its effects than the one at
which the Chairman Of the Military Com
mittee strikes q hGfa
: Bills Of exehaHge, proIalssofy Rotes. bills
Of 1ading, drayi receipts, bank checks, and
AL kinds Of Commercial printing neatly ex-
eeuted at the REFuBLTcAE ofice, No. 81 St.
Charles street. NiH
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-05
OrIeaas gepnhIifatr.
JOURNAL OF THE UNITED STATES,
JOURNAL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
JOURNAL OF THE REPUBLICAN Parry.
BASE RALL.

i diseonsolate base -bsllist has written
bwing parody of Longfellow's SEX
bn.day sun was pouring down
meadow soft and brown, .r
ktood youth with hat on high,
his comrades sang the cry,
"Base ball!"
.hs to win himself a name,
Wing, soon, " a match game
twill be the greatest fun
the words, 'Iive Oaks have won,
Base ball ~
Nv was bumped, his eye was black;
u was torn from off his back;
like battered bhgle rung
Tents of that swollen tongue,
"Base BALI"
the field he saw the light
hdly faces beaming bright,
his head ball has flown,
I'M his lips escapes n groan,
"Base ball!"
rtay this game" the old man said,
leoond base has smashed his head,
icher,' too, has sprained his wrist,
hpire's' brain was in a MIST
"Base ball!r
rop that bat, ,nt the maiden said,
axe q long home rum instead"
ball'Fhit him in tine eye,
4 he answered with a sigh,
Base BALI"
Re you'll soon be out on a FOUL"
Is the "helder'sr awful howl;
there echoed in his ear
4 deep voice, so thick and queer,
Base bailw
hpr he sinks upon the ground,
Aitying comrades gather round,
# the awful throes of death
murs with his latest breath,
"Base ball!'
bn the cold earth, drear and gray,
Bet Jelly smashed he lay,
oer the autumn fields atar
srd the victor's loud huzza,
"Base ball ~
Sporting Times.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-05
GEORGIA,
orranlzatlon oi .he I.erl.lature.

ATLANTA, July 4.-By order of Gen
eral Meade, and proclamation of the Gov
erRor elect, the Senate assembled in the
City Hall at 10 NJ. to-day, and was called tc
order by Governor Bullock, who ascended
the stand accompanied by General Meade,
Judge Erskine, and j. r. Parrott. General
Meade's order, the proclamation of the Gov
ernor elect, and the omnibus bill were read,
when the roll was called, A. A. Bradley, a
col9red man, heading the list.
The oath was administered by Judge
EFskine. Benjamin Comfy, Of Augusta,
was elected President, and A. L. Mar.
shall, of Atlanta Secretary of the Senate.
After organization of the Senate the
Governor elect accompanied by General
Meade, Judges Erskine and Parrot, pro.
ceeded to the hall of the House of Repre-.
sentatives, when the same routine was
gone through with. -'
E. L. McWhorter. of Greene county, was
elected Speaker. The house adjourned till
Monday
The city is crowded with strangers. The
day passed off quietly. The testimony for
the prosecution in the case of the Column
bus prisoners closed to day. ,iifv
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-05
A Japanese Millionaire after a French
Angel


The Paris correspondent of the New York
EUeniNg Mat gives publicity to the follow
ing: ..-rI
There is a rumor abroad of a character to
excite a decided sensation among Parisisns.
We hear that a Japanese worth 5000, COO
is en- route for France in search Of a French
girl for a wife. She must not be more than
eighteen years of age, and need have no
fortune, but must be accomplished and
beautiful, modest and unpretending; in fact,
sort of model of perfection. A Polish
count aged fifty came to Paris few years
ago in search Of tine same rGrd aus. He
found it of course. An experienced beldam
managed to foist her niece up n the count,
who had no sooner married the charming
creature than he was undeceiyed. The
fair damsel could not lift her eyes
to look her wooer in the face, and
the wife threatened to tear her lawful
spouse's eyes out. In the selection of the
tTousseau, which was furnished entirely by
the count, the delicateg girl would have moth
ing but articles of extreme simplicity. After
the marriage she made bills for $4,000 worth
by name) sued for separation on the ground
of ofdecepton and treachery, and also on the
grave charge that the young miss had had
several lovers before being married. The
suit was in court for year when the count
obligingly died, leaving his widow and two
children an estate of about S500,e00. flour,
Japanese "Celebs" is not "cutern than our
Polish one, won't he catch Tartar which
he might have had without coming more
than half the distance overland. aus
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-05

t'Let us have peace.n In these four words,
with which General Grant closes his letter
of acceptance, he echoes the longing of the
nation. As General in Chief of our armies
in the field he responded to the national
desire for the termination of civil strife,
and gave US peace through victory. As our
civil leader he will be equally successful.
The enemies Of the Republic will quail be-
fore him, knowing that they have to do
With patriot who is fully able to execute
the will of the loyal people. The hu.Klux
Klan would perish in day; the murdera
daily perpetrated in Texas would cease: the
persecution of Union men in all the South
ern States would be abandoned as useless,
and order would reign throughout the
length and breadth of the land, if Grant
were put in the place now dishonored by
Andrew johnson. And as the result Of
peace would come confidence and prosper
ity. The future would be plain, and every
man would feel safe in entering upon the
enterprises to which the splendid natural
advantages of our country invite our peo-
pie. Seeing this, we may safely predict that
the inauguration of General Grant on the
fourth Of March, 1869, will be the opening
of an era of prosperity such as has never
before been witnessed. Washington Chron-
irle HaA 7 -f