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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-15
TITO THE PUBLIC.

Having bought the stock Of Messrs. LOOMS
& Facer, No. l79 King Street. I an now pre-
pared to furnish to my friends and the public IN
general, as fine Z selection Of GROCERIES as
can be found in any house in tho city.
Among our stock may be found the following
articles which have been selected with the great
in Sugars, We have Crushed Granulatcd,
PulycriZcd. 4. B., and Extra c., and tine lot
Of Cuba aud Porto Rico Sugars.
r EAS.
A very Superior Article Of Gunpowdor, ia
pan, Imperial and Oolong Teas.
L 0 y Il.
y choice article of Family and Extra Flour.
MOLASSES.
New Orleans Molasses and Golden snd Hon
ey Syrups.
Primo Factory Cheese,
25 Boxes Stesrine, Rabbits, Electric and
Dobbin's Soap.
Sugar Cured Hams, Breast Pieces, Shoulders
and Middlings, also fine lot Of Country Cured
Hams and Middlings.
a choice article Of Lard
COFFEE
& fine assortment Of Old Government, java,
Laguyara and Rio Coffee.
Pure Ground and Whole Spice.
Italian Maccaroni, Baker, Chocolate. Cocoa
and Broma.
OILS.
Marsoilles and Bordeaux Oils; also large as
sortment of Wooden sad willow Ware, Crock
cry and Glass Ware, "
may lG-tf GEORGE SEATON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-15
nuJLDERS' HARDWARE.

PAISLEY SaAWLS.-In our stock of
L Shawls we have q few very itch Paisley
Shawls, which we will sell at great bargains.
ROBERT Z. WOOD,
oc l3-2w Corner King and Fairfax sts'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-15
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Terms cash
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

dred feet In length, of the width OF one hundred
and fifty feet This would make 1888 feet Of q
section OF l560square feet or sos $50 cubic yards
or total for the opening of the canal Of 1913. 220
and when the same shall be opened to the full
section OF $50 feet on ku face, and twelve feet
ceep. The excavation will amount to about
so. 600 cubic yards. n .llrsr1 .
When this distance shall have been com ,le,ed
TO the full section of l50 feet at surface 100 feet
on bottom, end twenty r. ct deep, the total exca-
vation will be about Is 600, 900 cubic wards aud
estimating the value of this work as done partly
by manuel labor and partly by machinery It will
average 333 cents per yard or 81. 1888 1888.
Ibis would bring you to the Rigoets, but be-
yond there. you will find shoal water, as there is
two miles OF only ten feet Of water at low tide so
to use your twelve foot canal, il would be neces-
sary TO dredge this distance, or delay ships or
vessels for high tide. This work can not be prop
cry estimated for it will cost so much less than
similar work in other localities that ii is not proper
to calculate from usual data. The peculiar con.
formation Of the coasts in this locality, with the
lage reservoir Of Lake Pontcbsrtrain, keeps q
constant rushing Of the tides through a narrow
channel, called the Rgolets. which extends to the
deep water near chip Island, 30 that in lieu of
the extensive plan of dredging and transporting
the material 10 some other locality, you will
simply cut up and distribute the clay al the bot
tom and the current will carry 1t way and distri-
butte 1t on either side, or in deep water, and as
there Is no constant deposit of sediment here,
Ike there is at the mouth of the Mississippi river
the channel with light occasional work, will IRE.
main open when once cut | WILL however. esti-
mate this work as being 5000 feet wide, p feet
deep and two miles long. which will be about
800 600 cubic yards, at a cost of $50 900.
When it shall become necessary to sink this to
twenty foot channel there will pro6sbly be
nearly ten miles of such work to be done of
section equal to the twelve foot canal. or about
100000 cubic yards, all of which will be done by
cutting, boring scraping, etc., as is done at the
month of the Mississippi.
The canals and bitches. and bayous that per-
meate this whole State, prove cOnclusvely that
this work is only one of time and money, for its
practcability, when these are furnished, ia be.
yoDd doubt, and If your genius can furnish these,
there are plenty of engineers who will furnish the
talent to accomplish the work. I am yours most
respectfully, NJ. JEFF THOMPSON
Civil Engineer
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

Among the many enterprising characters whose
activity and zeal have been instrumental In build
ibg up the extensive commerce which is now
directing itself around the Magazine Market, We
know Of none who have evinced more persever.
ance and energy than that popular and well
known merchant Samuel G. Kreeger, No. 6O7
Magazine street, who is not only known among
the ladies as the distinguished glove king, but also
as the indsfatigable dealer whose prices have
always been characterized by extreme modera-
ton; and whatever be processes the public may
rest fully assured of his performing. In this morn
ing's edition Mr.. Kreeger aludes to his new goods
just received, and as his acknowledged taste has
become proverbial with the ladies' of the Fourth
District, we have no doubt that his attentive and
sentemanly statesmen will have ample opportuni-
ties for displaying their tact. His advertisement
speaks for ITSELF and we refer our readers to its
list Of marvelousy low prices.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

WHERE TO GET GAS FIXTURES. The place is at
John G. Fleming's, la Poydras street. and these
are the reasons why: Capt. Fleming has chsnde-
liers, pipes. fixtures and ornaments for ball rooms
parlofs, bed rooms, dining rooms, of all kinds and
at every price. These articles are not only of his
own make. but have been procured from the North
and from England. His glass shades, his bronze
groupings. his extension lamps, are of exquisite
orm and of perfect finish. They are of every
style and the latest Improvements. They combine
comfort with chespness. BIS extension chsnde-
liers, from Monsoon, Of New York. are remarkably
beautiful, and deserve the visit and inspection of
housewives and hotel keepers.
One magnificent chandelier, ordered by Mr.. Vii.
avaso, of New Orleans, for the hal! of his resi-.
dence, is of itself worth visit to IA Poydrss
street. Ii is the most elegant piece of workman
ship Of it's kind ever exhibited in this city.
All Capt Fleming's goods, manufactured out.
side of his own establishment, are purchased
from the best factories such as those Of Mitchell
Vance Co., New York; Fobes Page, and
Philadelphia Gas Fixture Company, aud Toy &
Sons, of Birmingham, England.
Capt. Fleming has twenty -fve.skilful workmen
constantly employed. The upper floors of his esi
Enlistment are filed with furnaces, brass and
lion pipes. glasses, door bells. and a thousand
other articles essential 10 his business. He has
10000 feet of pipe alone. His heavy metals
Of brass, lead and iron, must be measured by the
ton. Few persons passing IA Poydras street,
would imagine that everything necessary for
lighting theater, hotel, an audience hall, a
private dwelling, or an old bachelors room. is
TO be had at John G. Jennings, on terms as
as could be got in New York, or Birm-
inghani, and Of quality fully equal in elegance
and durability.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

BOYS CLOTHING EMPoRIuM.-Parents, you want
your boys nicely clad during the holidays, and in
commemoration of the day you want to gladden.
the young hearts so dear to you. For your infor-
nation, Mr.. B. I. Walshe, Ito Canal street, is in
receipt for this occasion, OF one of the most beau
tiul assoriments of youths, boys and children's
dress and cashmere suits, underclothing etc.. that
has ever been brought to this city. The attend
ance Of his establishment is of the most pleasing
character, while his prices are the most reason
able. See his advertisement, and call on him in
time to make your selection.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

The steamship Cuba, Capt. Dukehart. sailed
last evening for Baltimore via Havana, with full
freight and the following passengers:
For Baltmore-M. Reed and wife, Mr.. L.
Wilder, Mr.. Jno. Lynch.
For HsvaDs-Mr. Engel, Mrs. L. Simonne, Mr..
n. Stems, Mr.. l.. Dsylis, Mr.. H. ". Bailey, Mr. Z.
A. swsyne, Miss Julia Chapman, Mf. r. Mons,
Antonio Perez.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

JoHN's REsTAuRANr-Our readers are not I'm
familiar with the reputation of this farfamed
establishment, which is now located at No. lG
Bourbon street, where, as usual, the very best Of
fare can be obtained and served up in manner
that would have driven vitellus to despair.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13
OFFICIAL.
MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall. Nov. Is, 1865.
rN1 lion ~ O.

OItJ fioII, NUFs 30, IoUos ]
mo. ll39-N. ST.
Resolued, That the controller be and he Is here.
by authorized. after five days notice in the official
journal, to Syndicate a contract TO the lowest
bidder or bidders for Smelling and grading Con-
stance street from Josephine to st. Andrew
street. the work to be done in strict accordance
with specifications on file in the Office of the city
surveyor.
(Signed) ALFRED KEARNY,
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
(Signed) THOMAS MARKEY,
President Board Aldermen.
Approved Nov. rs, 1868.
(5igned) JOHN r. CONWAY, Mayor.
A true copy:
JOHN W. OVERALL, Secretary.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

The steamship Sherman, Capt. Henry. sailed
last evening for New York direct with full
freight and the following named passengers:
Henery R. James and wife, j. S. Rogers, P. K.
peterson, 5. r. McGregor, Capt. b. F. Berry.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13
GREY JACKET BITTERs.

And popular did they become that they this
early date ia little three years from their
f.cture) used all the South
THE MATERIALS WE USE NOW ARE THE SANE
AS WERE EMPLOYED BY US AT FIRST.
AND WE HAVE so FAR HEARD NO CON-
PLANTS OF GREY JACKET BIrTERs BEING CoUN-
TERRIFIED, while the papers filed with warnings
from Yankee manufacturers of pretended or real counter
feits Of their medicstsd Spirits.
THAT THESE SPIRITS wEBE BAD WAS UN-
DEN-ABLE.
But with whom the responsibility properly rested the South
people cOuld not reasonably know do suppose
they cared
They only ceased to purchase them and bought the GREY
JACKET BIrTERs in their place.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

We refer our readers to the change of time of
the great horse and mule sale at p Liners stable
from II o'clock to loa O'Clock, commencing on
TUESDAY, December 18th. Montgomery Bros. &
Co. are the auctioneers.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

The steamship Geo. Cromwell, Capt. Vail. sails
this morning at o'clock for New York d.
rect with full freight. 500. 93s 40 in specie and
number Of passengers.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

The great original Partisan ballet troupe from
Niblos Theater, New York, are in the spectacular
extravaganza, "Undne," at the Academy of
Music.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

The steamship Santiago de Cuba, Capt. Dear
not sailed last evening for New York direct with
a full freight and q number of passengers.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

We refer our readers TO the change of time of
the great horse and mule sale at P. Liners stable,
from II O'Clock to log O'Clock. commencing on
Tuesday, December 18th. Montgomery Bros. &
Co. are the auctioneers.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13
The New York charges are as follows:

In Boston the cargo pays the wharfage. In both
of the above several charges are excluded
which might increase the amount about
fifty dollars, and no account is taken of the ex-
pense Of loading and discharging.
Now, take New Orleans Here we only give
the heavy charges. such as tonnage, bar piotage,
tOwsge and wharfage:
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

The most brilliant scenic and calcium light
effects are produced in Undine" at the Academy
of Music, in the Yellow Leaf ballet, the great
Cancan, the Fire Fly ballet and the Shadow
Dance
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13
CoNrRoLLsR's OFFICE. CITY HALL,

CONTROLLERS OFFICE. CRY HALL,
New Orleans. Dec. S, 1868.
Notice is hereby given that the controller will
at bis Office, on Saturday, Dec. IL, 1865, at IL
o'clock, A. NJ, sdjudicate 10 the highest bidder
or bidders, the contracts for collecting the reve-
aues of the markets separately. for the year 1862
according to existing ordinances
Pas: LABARRE. Deputy Controller.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13
CoNTRoLLER's OFFIcK.

CONTRoLLER'S OFFICB, I
City Hall, New Orleans, Dec. 10, 1868. I
Notice is hereby given that the controller will,
at his Office, on Tuesday, December Is, 1868, at
noon, adjudicate to the lowest bidder or bidders,
the above contract. according to plans and speci-
hcations on file in the Office OF the city surveyor.
Pas. LABARRE Deputv ControlIer
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13
GREY IA, KET BIT ERs.
New Orleans. December L. 1893.

friends In the South being imposed BY thousands
of vile compounds under the Of whiskes Brasdss
Gins sehnapps, Bittsr etc. determined to begin the
manufacture Of pure medicinal spirit out Of homerased
Southern herbs to supply the Of the public in this as
which had created the demand We called our spirit
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13
EL UCATIONAI.

- and Day School for Yo.ng LAdesCondncted BY Nine
Y. MAZE LEFRANC, J0f and LOO bourbon etrest The
Course OF Studies of this Institute operation since
the LIT OF September To the able corps Of Teachers
attached to the Institute the
PIeyost to whom soeggs, Harmony and Singing are CON
nded This smnent Professor will on the
LIST Of October Young ladies' pupils Of the lnsuta NAV
De admitted 10 these lessons For applv
letter III. - ''-'ci
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

~--. ELIZABETH.
There passed down the Lane of Life
Lane irregular and narrow
An Ancient Fellow, eagle beaked,
Trundling such barrow!
Heaped and heaped, and overheaped,
Never was load so motley,
And thus be kept exclaiming still,
Pressed, however, hotly-
Deaths and weddings; deaths and weddings
Useless old things ta'en for new!
Something here for everybody,
Passing through
" Be II time now be in time
Here you have all sorts of things!
Scbeolbags, business; gains and losses;
Dolls and marriage rings;
Brdecakes, collins, cradles, crutches;
Gaiety and sadness;
Health and riches; want and weakness,
Reason,-sye, and madness.
Rags and velvet. crusts and banquets;
Hobby horses not few
Nsw's your time for making bargains,
Passing through"
Sometimes slowly. sometimes quickly,
Ever surely he progressed;
Never for single moment
In state of rest
GlancIng upward, glancing downward.
Backward, forward, round aud round,
Now he howled, and now he chuckled,
Smiled by turns and frowned-
Deaths and weddings; deaths and weddings;
Useless old things tsen for new:
Something here for everybody
Passing through"
Out they came the silly people;
O1t by windows and by doors;
O'es the roofs. up from the cellars,
Sccres succeeding scores,
OpeL mouthed and open handed,
Eager all for something strange;
Pusrfsng, siding bold and timid
1p OLD FATHER CHANGE:
'"Deaths and weddings, shrouds and chaplets :
Lots of notions, false and true
Fame V-he bawed this to the garrets-
Passing through"
Children bringing hoops and marbles,
Careless words and merry looks
Hello them up. receiving for them
Ryitted brews and books
You his, 10 purchase learning's honors
brought load of midnight hours,
Rudy cheeks and social pleasures,
Open air and flowers 81.
Education; Application
Thoughts above the common crew!
Hollow chests and heavy foreheads!
Passing through!
Maidens brought familiar features.
old Affections tried and strong
lsghteet bosoms, gay companions,
Merry dance and song;
For heart and hand INFESTED,
For very world of cares
NV relations, new pursuits, and
Most experienced airs
Bridal dresses splashed positions,
Caps and keys and curses, too
Be like others, wives and mothers
Passing through
Gazing on the silver clouds,
Solemnly, at times there came
Light eyed, open bosomd youths,
Who sought q Poets Name
Here are feasts of thought" they said,
Gathered by the lonely way,
Which the great of earth have trodden-
We would be as they"
Amber dreams and murky wakingsl
Laurel only after yew!
Quickened sense for joy and sorrow!
Passing through
Even so-Heaven bless their wsdomi
All, wbste'er they we're before,
Would be something else Whatever
Had, would still have more;
Babes and dotards, clowns and monarchs-
Out they come for something strange,
Fearing, hoping, straight and groping
To OLD FATHER CHANGE.
Deaths and weddings deaths and weddings
Useless old things ta'en for new
Something here for everybody
Passing through
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, Nov. 10, 1865.

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS
City Hall, Nov. 10, 1865.
mo. ll3l-N.S.1
ResoEUed, That the controller be and he Is
hereby authorized to a6judicste to the lowest bid
DER after five days notice in the official Journal.
the contract for grading and Smelling Craps street.
from Elysan Fields to Enghien street, say a dis
lance of five squares the work to be done in strict
accordance with plans and specifications of the
city surveyor.
(Signed) THOMAS MARKEY,
President Board Aldermen.
(Signed) JOHN BKEEs.
President pro. TEN. Board Assistant Aldermen.
Approved Nov. 10, 1868.
(Signed) JOHN r. Conway Mayor
true copy:
JOHN w. OVERALL, Secretary.
CONTROLLERS OFFICE, CRY HAIL.
New Orleans, Dec. 8, 1868.
Notice is hereby given that the controller will at
his office, on Saturday, December IL, 1868 at noon
adjudicate TO the lowest bidder or bidders the
above contract, as per specifications on file in his
office.
Pas. LsBARRs. Deputy Controller.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, Dec. Z, 1868.


City Hall, Dec. Z, 1868.
mo. 1150-N. 81
ReSolued, That the adjudication by the con.
troller, Nov. 18th, agreeably to ordinance No.
1l03, N. g., for grading and Smelling Felicity Road
from Baronne to Howard streets, to Henry Nc
Quinn as principal, and John Mcvitte security.
at two dslars and seventy.fve (s2 75) cents per
running foot, be and the same is hereby rejected ;
and the controller authorized to re-sdjudicate to
the lowest bidder or bidders, after five days no.
tice in the official journal, said contract; the
work TO be done in accordance with specifications
on file in the Office Of the city surveyor.
(Signed) ALFRED KEARNY,
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
(Slgned) THOMAS Marley,
President Board Aldermen.
Approved Dec. 3, 1868.
(Sgnedl john Il. CONWAY. Mavor.
A true copy:
JOHN W. OVERALL, Secretary.
CONTROLLERS OFFICE, CITY HALL
New Orleans, December 10, 1863
Notice ishereby given that the controller will, al
his Office, on Tuesday, December l5 1868, at noon,
adjudicste to the lowest bidder or bidders the
above contract. according to plans and specifca-
tons on file in the office of the city surveyor.
PAS. LABARRE, Deputy Controller.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS, !
City Hall, Dec. 8, 1868. :

Resolued That the controller be and he is
hereby authorized. after five days notice ia the
official journal, to sdjudicate a contract to the
lowest bidder or bidders for Smelling and grading
Liberty street, from Thsls street to Felicity Road.
the work to be done in strict accordance with
specifications on file in the office of the city sur
veyor.
(Signed) ALFRED KEARNY.
President Board Assistant Aldermen.
(Signed) THOMAS MARKEY,
President Board Aldermen.
Approved Dec. 3, 1868.
(Signed) JOHN r. CONWAY, Mayor
true copy:
john w. OVERALL, Secretary.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13
JUS luolSccbr4ur tHftN
49, instabilis telius. innabIlis unda.

Here, in long ages after rs, great city may be
built upon the underlying stratum of sandstone,
formed from the debris Of the spoils wreuched from
the Rocky Mountains and the Allegh inies and de.
posted in the warm waters Of the Gulf of Mexico;
and some successor of Hugh Miller may exhibit
TO the future post diluvans, the fosszsd remains
of the very alligator which is now lazlly watch
ing passing steamer, or the garfsh which is
making his breakfast on some luckless gull. But
the possibilities of remote future do not concern
us now. The New Orleans of that era may
perchsnce, be contemporary with Mscaulsyis
New Zeslander, but New Zealand will then
have grown into continent, and the Gulf
of Mexico may be redsced to the dim-n
sions Of narrow strait For the present
must take things as we find them. after the ex-
ample of the worthy founders Of New Orleans,
who saw that there was no place for q city either
at the mouth OF the river or for seventy miles
above. They discovered, however, that by as
cendng about forty miles further they would ap-
prosch the sea, or body Of still water communi.
eating with the sea within five miles, and that
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

CONTROLLERS OFFICE, Cry HAIL.
New Orleans, Dec. 10, 1868.
Notice is hereby given that the controller will,
at his Office, on Tuesday December Is, 1868, at
noon, adjudcate to the lowest bidder or bidders,
the above contract. according to plans and
specifications on file in the Office of the city sur.
veyor.
Pas. LABARRE. Deputy Controller.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13
FATHER GRANGE.

Tbts lines with this heading I've taken from an
old Faglish paper, and there they appear as
anonymous. / have never met with them else
where in my promiscuous range Of read.
ing. ard think them worthy OF place In your
place. II you see ft TO give them place they
will find readers and admirers, think. -
ELIZABETH.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-13

OUR oBJEor NOW is TO PROCLAIM THAT THE
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-07-07

CorToN RHc.AMATIoNs.-The New York Jour-
nal Of Commerce, of Saturday last, contains
the following, which interest those engaged in
the cotton trade The cotton dealers have
been for some time discussing the difficulties
connected with the adjustment Of claims and
disputes in regard to sales and deliveries of
this staple, and have at last agreed upon
rule which will obviate nearly all the trouble.
The following document, resulting from this
agreement, has been signed by the whole
trade. We find sixty names appended to it,
and can recall but two firms not thus repre-
sented. These two are incidentally omitted,
only because of the absence of those entitled
to decide the question
We, the undersigned, receivers of and deal
ers in cotton, do hereby authorize all brokers
through whom we may sell cotton, to insert in
all contracts of sale made on our account, the
following clauses, and pledge ourselves to en-
force the same on all sales made for us, on
and after this date, viz:
mo reclamations allowed on any cotton OF
the grade Of low midding,' and below unless
the difference in qualities in any one bale ls to
the extent of one full grade, and even in such
case no reclamation to be allowed unless
claimed on delivery Of the cotton. No re-
clamation allowed for iron hoops or bands to
the number Of six on each bale, II not OF un-
usual weight"