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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05
VALUABLE WHARF AND OTHER
Y PROPERTY FOR SALE, At, AND
NEAR ALEXANDRIA VA.

!. Wharf Property known as the "BROWN
She'd property, on Union between Cameron
and Queen streets, formerly the depot Of the
n. Y. Steamship Co., and now occupied by the
o., A. s. N. Il. r. Co.
This property has front of 10 feet inches on
Union street, and extends with that width into
the river, with 20 feet alley on the south; has
large wharf, connected by rail with the o.,
a. g M. R. r.
g. THREE-STORY BRICK DWELLING,
on the north side of King street, between Al
fred and Patrick, "a feet 6 inches on King, and
1CD feet deep to an alley
3 VACANT LOT southwest corner Of King
and Patrick SITS; Is feet front, 100 deep.
4. TWENTY ACRES OF LAND, on Mid
die Turnpike, near Fairfax Theological Sem
mary. Inquire Of
S. FERGUSON BEACH,
ap % eotf Attorney at Law.
>cPLENDID PROPERTY FOR SALE.
The ROSE HILL ESTATE, the proper
ty of the late Maynadier Mason, four and
half miles from Alexa.. containing THREE
HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES. with fine
improvements, consisting Of Mansion House, 1sa
Barns, Stables, Granary, Servants Houses A$a
&c, &c. The grounds are beautifully laid off,
and the view the most extensive known. The
land is in the highest state of cultivation. Three
Orchards OF choice fruit On it, making it, in all,
the most desirable property in market.
TERMS-One third cash, and tue residue IN
six, twelve, eighteen and tweRty-four months
Possession given immediately. For par
ticulars, inquire Of &. B. TAYLOR, Attorney at
Law, Alexandria, Va, or of the Undersigned
at Haymarket, Prince William CO., Va
T. F. MASON, Executor
Fairfax CO., mar 4-eotf
DLOW PLATES, STOCKS AND DIES,
Il NAIL RODS, &c,-We ask the attention
of Blacksmiths to our stock of goods in their
line embracing many other articles besides
those above enumerated. Cheap for cash, at
SO, King street.
ape JOHN r. CREIGHTON g. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05
RoOKg s. STATIONERY.

,FElHE PENN LETTER. COPYING BOOK.
Something entirely new and reliable as T hayo
already had it practically tested BY the use of
this book and the ink which accompanies 1t,
you save the expense and trouble OF copying
press and the use of water to molsien your let
tiers, as by this book you can take copy some
holEs after it has been written
Also. the French instantaneous Copying Book,
upon the same principle es the above;
Every business man, who copies his letters,
should have one, particularly those who are
travelling and wish to preseESe~eopieS u 'Ao'i
correspondence.
Also, theGPenn Com bination Patent Marking
Apparatus, for indelibly marking Linen, Mus
lin. sc without preparation, put up IN neat
GU e, containing the entire fixtures.
All the above receiving and for sale al man u
INC ~ = = - " JOHN H PARROTT,
Dealerin Paper, Stationery, Music, &c, Alezs
my 5-tf ---
NTEW BOOKS At FRENCH'S
Die Modenwelt. an illustrated Magazine o.
Fashion and Fancy Work, for May, (berilnJ
so cents. :,
Routledge's Magazine for Boys for April
(London) rs cents
American Agriculturist for May.
America Farmer
Southern Planter
Country Gentleman
| Appleton's Railway Guide "
| Poor Humanity, by T. w. Robinson, SO cts
| Steven Lawrence, Yeoman, ny Mrs Ed
| wards, illustrated, $1.25.
Constitution Of Virginia, as framed by tn
| Convention, 20 cents.
"Doran ''Not Wisely, but too Well" ant
| s;Cometh up as q Flowers new lot.
| Constantly receiving. ,,,,,,c1r
my g. u FEENCh.
STATIONERY AT FRENCHS DEPOT,
y No. IS, King street,
| Just received Il splendid assortment OF y ote
Letter and Cap Paper, cheaper than ever
| All who want five quires of good Note Papc
for 80 cts, should go TO French's:
! Another cargo of those cheap Envelopes jus
received ut French's. my
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05

THE OCEAN RAoE.-It is now known that
there has been a race across the ocean between
the steamships City Of Paris and the Cuba.
The City of Paris belongs to the Inman lice,
and the Cuba is one ct the Cunarders. The
cable has informed Us on this side OF the Attain
tic that the City of Paris reached Liverpool at
8 clock, a. M, on Tuesday, 18th OF Apnl,
and the Cuba at !: clock, o. 10. on w ednes-
day, 295h The Cuba was detained s. minute
in getting away from the harbor OF New ork.
Allowing for this, still The City ct Paris beat
her competitor 20 hours and Is minutes, and
this 10 the passengers was equivalent 10 one
full day. 1t will be seen that TIC City OF Paris
occupied days 6 hours and 50l,mnutes, and
the Cuba 10 days 3 hours and minutes. -
WASHINGTON Rcpu57icdM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05

MIR. Gladstone is reported as having ex-
pressed the opinion in his late speech in the
British Parliament, that the Church Of Eng
land would lose none Of her strength if she
were to be entirely separated from the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05

It is said, in Richmond, thar the nomination
of Gen. Wells, by the Radical Convention, as
the Radical candidate for Governor under the
proposed constitution, is looked upon as
drtc certain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05

nj OTICE.-Thc German Cooperative Build
DAY EVENING, May 6th 1868 at I! O clock,
over Wallis Feed Store when the first install
nlents in the month Of May on shares Of stock
have to be paid. There will also be sold TO the
highest bidder one thousand dollars.
nv 5-N ,IUSTUS SCHNEIDER Sec =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05

Mr. Bingham, in his speech, yesterday, in
the Impeachment case, is said to have been
pathetic, almost to the shedding OF tears, when
he referredto the former fugitive slave law,
and the late President Lincoln. 3.ls
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05

ARREST OF CoUNTERFEITERs.- Mr.. Wood:
chief of the Secret Service Division OF
the Treasury Department, with other detec-
tiyes, who lately succeeded in making an i'm
portant arrest of counterfeiterS in Michigan,
capturing $25 900 in bogus currency, with PIES
ses, dies, and large quantity Of materials,
have returned here with the spurious money in
their possession, comprising couuterieits OF the
$40 Treasury notes representing the above sum.
The lettering of these countertelts IS we'll exc
cuted, but the vignetles of Lincoln on the left
Of the note, and the female figure and Treasu-
ry seal on the right, arc rather poorly done:
Still the general appearance of the note would
make it dangerous counterfeit, as it is well
printed on good bank note paper. The cap
ture was made at Marine City, Michigan, by
the above named officers, with the aid of the
Canadian authorities. The persons arrested are
Jim BurdclI, alias Charles HARDWOOD ; JAS *.
Writtenhouse, alias James rkincaid, and his
wife, and the notorious Allie Boyd, female
counter(eiter A search was made through
the house, aud the printing press, dies, i'm
prcssions ink, &C., were found. Mr.. John Y !.
Dom took charge Of the prisoners and had
them placed in jail Boyd succeeded in max
ing her escape.--Nat. Int ansT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05

Gensschofeld' s propositionfor ansact to au-
thorize the Virginia constitution to be voted
upon in separate sections, has net yet been
submitted to the Reconstruction Committee,
but probably Will be, at the next meeting OF,
that committee J i z. 8 T. + {! fEz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05
n b. ! !. =. = u - y
Foreign News

The British Ministry has resigned; all COM
promises offered by Disraeli in order to bridge
over the breach until after the general election
under the newzreformi bill having been reject,
cd. Lord Stanley Earl Of 2Malesbury, and
Claiborne Hardy refuse absolutely, to serve IN
der Disraeli. =
Mr.. Gladstone was immediately sent for, by
the Queen and &c, him will be entrusted the for
nation of the new Ministry. The old Cabinet
is pow In sesion.9iDFhe new Cabinet is not made
vet, but will no doubt be compromise: t,..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05

q Business atlSitka, in Alaska, is said to be
and increasing. :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05
BOOTS AND SHOES.
BOOTS AND SHOES.

We would respectfully invite the attention Of
buyers who want uniform and reliable goods 10
our N on, -ctnnl, Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05
AnneaI TO the Frecdrnen,s bureau.

Am Appeal 80 tiae ecelrnen's Bur 'se'I
WeYouId make an appeal to the officers OF
the Freedmen's Bureau. The State is full OF
idle negroes who 90 about cunning, fishing
and trespassine. Our cites and towns are over
run With abesbodied blacks from the country
who do rot work, pay no taxes, and i've oy
picking and stealing The oupturnshed them
by the Bureau, andthe aid otherwise render
ed, have ceased and the necessity they are un-
der to work Is, thus increased. 1hc farmers
have annie employment for all, .andstheelatssza
ness ne the season renders it doubly important
that they shall have all the labor they can get
Tbe officers of the Bureau could render no, bet
} ter service to the negroes than by using their
influence and control TO place them on farms.
lUness good crops are made, there Will be such
| poverty and suffering in the State as we have
never had before.-With good crops, there
will be food in abundance for man and beast.
All will be enabled to I've in comfort. But
good crops cannot be made it the negroes are
encouraged in idleness by those who are their
guardians These latter owe Ito humanity
and to Justice, to the negroes and to the whites
alike, to adopt, proper and adequate q, measures
! to make the negro labor available The Gov
eminent is also deeply interested in having
this done, for SO long as the negroes remain IN
idleness, SO long will the Government have to
maintain them. II there should be inadequate
crops the whole State will be ovcrrun by black
thieves and depredators No dwelling, barn,
pig sly or chicken house will be safe from them
| AS the Bureau assumes guardianship over this
/ class of our population, and as our farmers and
property holders are denied the means OF pro-
/ tecting themselves against their depredatlons,
and as not only the rights of property, the SCI
curity of life and the preservation OF the pub
lie peace al! depend upon finding employment
for the freedmen, may we not appeal to the
4 officers Of that department of the army to take
4 the necessary measures to that end Our com
4 fort and well-being depend upon our agrleuit,u-
raj success. Without that we will suffer, the
negroes viii suffer, and the Government Will
| have to afford to all the means ofsubslstence.
| 1--we succeed, we can all live in comfort, pay
our taxes, and be- instead Of a drain upon, 2
source Of revenue to the Government. !.
y Let the officers Of the Bureau look to-thlS
| matter. Give us the labor of the negroes and
they can take heir votes. Nor do we ask tor
| this labor without rendering fair remunera-
ton The negroes who work will be paid well,
and will cease to be dangerous to the communl'
~ and a burden upon the Government Rlch,
maond Wig. -.5 -. NJ 3lol@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05
NUNDRIES! SUNDRIESl

~ U n RIAS! 81 N D r ES
y dozen Corn Brooms.
dozen Painted Pals.
bbls No ! Coal Oil.
9 gross Mason's Challenge Backing.
gross Extract of Coffee.
5 kegs Bi Carbonate Soda. ..
boxes Adamantine Candles.
bbs Golden and New Syrup together
with fresh Rice superior Indigo, Wash Boards
Stearine, German Erasive and No. ! Brown
Soaps, Juto Rope, Pearl Starch, Garrett
Scotch Snuff, Yeast Powders, Ground and Race
Pepper Alspice, fine Table Salt, Cider Vine
gar, &c, &c, received in store and for sale by
my 5 a. }. FLEMING.
VIIVE DOLLARS REWARD Strayed
y from the residence ofthe subscriber, on the
28th ult., u dark-red BUFFALO COW, with
q short tail and one of her teats large. The
above reward will be paid for her return.
nv St GEORGE SEATON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05

Mr.. Eyarts, il his speech On the Tn mlp pc
nent, inquired Why it was that the Radicals
never Thought Of impeaching President Lincoln
for several known and palpable violations of the
Constitution and the law, committed by him
during the first four years Of bis administration.
And he enumerated these infractions of law;
s which nobody could deny. s zasfa
The American Medical dissertation holds Its
Annual Convention, IN W ashingten, to day. 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05

The Washington Star says that astronomers
have brought forward an exp sllliasaion Of the
late sseoa spell, mot altogether nquiizing.
They saythat thesun's disc isssat present rid
died with hoiss IN other words, With spots, one
aHhich. ofvery considerable size Il is a
deep cavity in the phetosphere, and SO wide
that: terrestria gg,,abe would find room
10 it without touching theeages. rs -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05


The House of Representatives consumed
sometime yesterday in talking over the dis
graceful affair which occurred oon Saturday,
Donnclly withdrawn" some Of his remarks,
and Washburne withdrawing some OF his
attempts to suppress the debate motions
to expunge the s;debate" from the Congress
sional Globe--7-appointment Of a select commit
tee to investigate Washburoe's charges against
Donney, &C., Astounding up with the follow
ing-which it will be admitted is eminently
characteristic, and an appropriate finale to the
whole affair: 2SD - s'',o
Mr.. Donnelly. SIS it proper for me, in the
present temper OF the House, to propose that
the House initiate the illustriOus example 10 the
case Of the Secretary Of War and Gen. Thomas,
and go out and take drink. General laugh.
ter; some saying agreed MY whistles dry,
I say amen to that ba! hal Good; hal, hal J
Mr.. Washburne.. belong to the Temper
ance Society! Laug hter. t..ls7 L.,,
Mr.. DonnelIy, lin an under, tone So do III! y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05

Considerable discussion is taking place about
tho proposal to issue SO millions Of new cur
rencS. This scheme is two-told; one PROPOSE
tionfto authorize more greenbacks, the other
more bank notes. Each plan. has its respeo.
tive advocates, lie large, lumber of the
inaationists carenGttle about details, and are
indifferent whatdorm Reinforcement may take
if they can only get imitation of some sort OF
other, and get It soon. 500 ss..r 5ss 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05

ThsssassS5esa Constitution Of Virginia
may Zoe taEitted totbe people, as a whole or by
separate sections The first case, we trust the
sswhoIe may be rejected. and In the Second, wa
also, strust all it's separate parts may be reject
Led In either contingency, the sum total'
which we desire is, rejection 10 the language
OF Artemus w ard, as recently quoted by the
Lynchburg Republican,, We wish this thus,
-andwghavea already given our reasons for this
fhnsness - s. 8 80 Z -. s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-05

~ All but one ofstbe parties engaged in the re-
cent attempt to abduct Jacob Barker, in New
Orleans, have been, arrested
The British subjects rescued from King
Theodore cost nearly . million sterling piece.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-01-29

GRANT AND THE TEST OATu.-Phil
Sheridan, the great barn-burmcr OF the
late war. in q recent conversation with
some friends at his home in Ohio, is re-
ported in the Ohio State Journal to have
said, in reply to the question why he had
stated last fall that Grant was more of Il
Radical than himself: "When first took
command OF the Fifth District, General
Grant sent me an order to allow no man
''lo ST on II jury who could not take the
'.'iron clad oath ! mildly demonstrated
against this, and wrote to the General re-
.questing a modification of the order, so
that all who might cote, might also sit
upon jury"
IL will be seen from this statement that
the great smoker and horsc-tallicr is not
so reticent as some simple people have
been led to believe. Whenever it has
been deemed advisable to turn the screws
of oppression little tighter upon the
Southern people, he has been at no loss for
words to direct his subordinatcs how it
should be done. 1t is only when ho do
sired to say something in behalf Of civil
liberty and the preservation Of the Con-
stitution, that his modcsty has so over
come him as to prevent his giving utter
ance to his thoughts. The horse-talk
dodge can deceive the publicn no longer
augusta Chronicle.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-01-29
Itinerant Traders & Auctioneers

SEC. I. Five Dollars day by any Itinerant Tra-
der or Auctoncer, Offering Tor sale within the
Town of Anderson any goods. wares anu mcrchan-
dizc ut auction or otherwise, 10 be paid each day
in advance and every ltinerant Trader or Anc-
,oncer so Offering for sale amy goods. wares and
merchandise at auction or otherwise without hav-
ing paid the above specified TAX, shall be fined in
the discretion of the Council for each day he may
so offered Irocided, The provisions of this Sec
ton shall NOT be so construed rs to apply 10 the
ordinary dealers in Grain, Fruit. Potatoes Tobac-
CO. Poultry lronwarc. Earheuwarc. or other pro-
duce or manufactures of like character. Alse,
Two Dollars on the hundred dollars Of all fees and
commissions received by each licensed a;ctioncer
from the Isl day of January, 1857. To the lst day
Of January, 1865: Pror,ded, That This clause
shall not incnlc sales made by order Of Court or
process Of law. or by Executors or Administra-
tors.
SEC s. .lndJrH further ordained That the Taxes
on Real Estate shall be paid according to The yan
alton made hy tie Tom Assessor, and all other
Taxes according 10 thc Returns made ON oath to
the Clerk of Council.
SEC g. lind BE- II further or''oinrd That all re-
turns shall he made on or before ihc FIRST day of
February. 1865 and all Taxes shall be paid IN Or
before lIc lst day of March ncxl, except the Tax
es on Omn;hnscs. Hacks. Carriages. Buggics. Wag-
ons &C.. kept for hire, which arc required TO I've
paid before such vehicles shall he allowed TO run.
And persons WHO shall fail to make their returns
within the time specified, shall he assessed by the
Clerk of Council and if any person or persons
shall fail neglect refuse pa;mrn of The Taxes
herein levied within The tim" specified. he Clerk
of the Council is hcrrh? authorized and required o
add one hundred per cent. TO tic amount of the
Tax of the pcrs"ns thus ncslccling and refusing
and if the double Tax thus imposed is not paid
within twenty days, it shall be the duty of the
Clerk to issue executions herefor Immediately, and
collect the same by due process Of law.
Done End ratified under the corporate seal of
the said Town of Anderson, this the thir-
rL.s. rccnth day Of January. in the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty
J. SCOTT MURRAY, Intendant.
s. BfEcKLEY Clerk
Jan -. 1868 ~
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Carriages. Omnibuses, &c.

SEC. 4. Two Dollars on each and every four
wheeled pleasure carriage drawn by two more
horses; ono dollar and fifty cents on each and eve
ry one-horsc carriage, barouchc, gig, sulky and
buggy kept for pleasure and not for hire; one dol
lar on each wagon drawn By more than two horses;
scventy-fve cents on each wagon drawn by two
horses fifty cents on each wagon drawn by one
horse the license tax on hacks, omnlbusscs and
draws. drawn by two or more horses, kept or used
for hire. shall be ten dollars on each on all car
ragcs drawn hy two or more horses five dollars
each; and for all other vehicles springs drawn
by one horse, three dollars each; OH each wagon
drawn by two or more horses, Two dollars and fifty
cents; and on each onc-horse wagon, one dollar
and fifty cents.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-01-29

= Gen. Sherman has the silver bulls,
eye watch carried by Roger Shcrman-
FTchdnqe.
Wonder if this is the only watch he has
got that ever belonged 10 anybody else ,
LynchJurg Republican.
A stingy husband threw all the blame
of the lawle>sncss of his children i'll COM
pany by saying his wife always sgiyes
them their own way"
"Poor things!' was her prompt reply /;
''it's all have to give thcm."
:" on ought to acquire the faculty
of being at home in the best society,""
said fashionable aunt to m honest neph-
ew. 81 manage that easily enough" re-
spondcd the nephew, "by staying ut home
with my wife and Children
-Rcv. w. r. Algcr is writing q His
tory of the Devil We hope, for the
Devils sake, that A gcris not a loyal man.
If he is, great injustice will be done to
the character of the poor old Rebel.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-01-29

WITH NOTHING TO Do.-Whata a strange
anomaly in creation is human being
with nothing to do. The most insigniti-
can't object in nature becomes to him or
her source of envy; the birds sing in
ecstacy of Joy the tiny flower hidden
from all eyes sends forth its fragrance of
happiness; the mountain stream dashcs
along with Il sparkle Of pure delight.
The object of their creation is accom-
plished, and their life gushcs forth in har-
monous work. Oh, plant. oh, stream !.
here in man and woman are powers we
never dreamed Difficulties divine, ctcr-
nal; q head to think, but nothing to con-
centratc the thoughts; hand to do, but
no work done; talents uneXercised, ca
pacitics undevclopcd, II human life thrown
awav-wastcd as water poured forth in
the desert Oh, birds and flowers! yc
arc gods in such mocllcry OF life as this.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1868-01-29
a HoRR1nLE FRAUD.-The St. Louis cor
respondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer

a HORRIBLE FRAUD.-The f St. Louis cor
respondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer
says:
There is no telling the ways that men,
greedy for gain, Will not avail themselves
of to advance their fortunes, especially
during and since the war, as men have
been found willing and anxious to sell soul
and conscience for little filthy lucrc. A
few days since an incident occurred which
very forcibly illustrates this. An Irishman
was employed to dig up and remove some
of the bodies OF Union soldiers in the
Wesleyan Cemetery of this city. In lit-
ting the cofins he thought they seemed un-
usually hollow in their sound, ard opening
some Of them found that no bodies had
ever been placed in them at all, nothing
but planks or square blocks ofwood. The
mystery to the honest IIiherniah was great,
but when it was told him that Union SOL
dicrs were buried by contract, the under
taker receiving so much per coffin, and
that the bodies could be sold at n hand
some profit to some medical college, the
doubt was at once removed, and the ave-
nue. to large fortune Immediately dis
closed. This was only one of the ways
that the war made men rich.