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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06
a UTuio7n. Radical. ssTru1Ey L4o-i''. Cazl-
- Ss5sEafn for. CONGRESS.

There vas grand outpouring Of negroes on
the SQUARE yeste, day evening IN the interest
Of Charles Fl, Porter, of Norfolk, who desires
to be the Republican candidate for Congress
from this district. Mr Porter took the stand
at about q o'clock, and spoke for about two
hours in favor Of himself and the Constitution
lately framed for Virginia. There was nothing
new or striking in his speech. ~,
AS it is probable that this gentleman will be
a4prominent candidate tor Congress-, having
been can7assing with great activity SINCE the
adjournment of the Convention, the following
in regard to his anteeedents will be read with
interest: .St@2 - N-%.
Mr. Porter is @ northern man, and served IN
some capacity In the Federal army IN the cary
DAYS of the war. In 1864 he was stationed at
Norfolk while Butler was in command at that
most. Having been elected by some means,
Commonwealth attorney for the city OF Nor
folk, he was discharged from service to take
the position, and has ever since chung to 1t
like leech, though absent from the city nearly
alI}the time--frst as State canvasser Tor the
Republican party, then in securing his election
70 tbe Convention from the counties Of Chester
field and PoWhatan, and, finally, 10 making. ar
| rapeements to get the congressional! nonnna-
ton, Ia the Convention his voice had but
| little weight. Southall, OF the charlottesville
Chronicle. published him, however, as the
| ''biggest rascal in that body.
While Mr.. Porter was Commonwealth at
| tornev and General Butler military commander
| atNorfolk a general order was issued, OF which
we make brief abstract The order IS dated
"Headquarters, Department OF Virginia and
North Carolina, Army of the James, IN the
field, August 6, 1864" and is headed 'Gener-
al Order No. 1922" 1t rehe. rses that military
commission was held in the city OF N orlolk on
the 9th of June 1864, Cor the trial OF Charles
r. Porter, charged with using sedtious and
reasonable language toward the United oCateS
| Governmental wit:
"This Government is oil Ia Cd id hum :
bug from beginning to end. L mean what. l
say" And the reiteration OF the same sentl-
ment by the following language Yes, by
Cd, stand here now in the city OF Norfolk,
and proclaim it boldly and above board, shat
the United States Government IS bogus, rot
ten, corrupt government from beginning to
end."' ..-@1 ~ a-..s2 ~ 49," e." - Y
On these specifications and charges he was
found guilty, and the court therefore, senten7
ted him, the said Charles FL. Porter, to be
confined for the term Of six months at such
military post as the commanding Genera may
direct, 80 The proceedings, finding, and SEN
tence were approved and confirmed, to take
effect August 6, 1864. The prisoner wassor-
dcrcd to be confined in the Norfolk city Jail tor
the time designated. Copies Of the papers IN
the case are now on file in this city, signed by
order of 3. L. Butler, Major General, aud II.
! J. w. Smith, Assistant Adjutant-ueneralL =
Richmond Dispatch, ..- .. d.. -...-t:.,.a3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06

HARDWARE AND HOUSEKEEPRRS'
I'll GOODS-Just received q general assert
mont Of goods in the above limo, such as Pock-
ct and Table Cutlery, Plated Forks and Spoons,
Japanned Toilet Ware, plain Tin Ware Mar Mar
ket and Clothes Baskets Mats, &c. Also,
Marbles, Tops and Hoops. ,,
JOHN T. CREIGHTON s. SON,
apo No. SO, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06

d Judge Underwood seems to have special
spite at Richmond! See his charge a&!s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06

The ASSEMBLY ROOMS have Just been
fitted up, and are now for rent for LECTURES,
CONCERTS, FAIRS, &c. Apply to
feb I5-tf WITMER s. 6LAYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06

Mr.. Bingham did not conclude his argument
in the Impeachment case yesterday. lie VIII
conclude to-day. .ra5T0TT -rT1-l-r 81 i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06

The American Medical Association, sitting tip
in Washington. has interesting meetings, at
which papers % medical subjects reports from ron
committees, Sc, are read. The members
paid visit yesterday to the President and1to
several sother prominent gentlemen in public
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06

FOR RENT.
Eaii The STORE, No. Sc, south King ST. occu-
pied at present by Mr.. f. S. Fleming, as a
J ewelry store. Possession given lst Of April
For terms apply at IO7, CAMERON ST.
mar 1R-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06

Arrived, per schooner John Ro@lett from
Philadelphia. cargo of LORBEREY REQ
ASH COAL and one cargo Of WHITE ASH
COAL. stove size, cheaper than ever.
Also CUMBERLAND COAL.
HICKORY WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06

Z Mr.. Ha1W7xsfhurst failing to obtain the nominal
ton for Governor, the question is, what Office
will his friends run him for, next? -lsaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06

Notice is hereby givoa that will proceed to
execute abe above decree a my office, at Fair
of May, 1868. III DULANY BALL,
ap ll-1aw4w Commissioner in Chancery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06

1tisireported.tha the secret organizations
among o portion of the coIored people in the
South, known as the Sons Of Liberty, are max
ing @ political movement, in favor Of Withdraw
ing all support and sympathy from existing
parties and forming a new party for the
support Of Frederick Douglass fol-. President of
the u s. tits further said that they are ex.
pected to holdsa public meeting on the subject,
ii Richmond, shortly. - SOL 5000 1J.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06

81. WANTED TO RENT or PURCHASE
ssa a genteel and small D WELLING HOUSE,
a this place Address Box l49. NH 9-tfA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06

What remarkable record does Porter, tht
nominated Radical Union, truly loir cc4pndi
date for Congress for the Norfolk District
present. = -, ~ ''1i';..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-06
NEWS or THE DAY r,

$50 shoe the very age and body of the Times,
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
MISSOURI.

WESTWARD THE sTARn-GRowTu OF COUNCIL
BLUFPs-sPECULATfONs IN CITY LOTs-DE-
sCRIPTIoN or THE GREAT BRiDGE-COH-
GRESHAM DODGE'5 SUCCESSOR.
IPRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENCE
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Dec. 20.-Nine years
ago the editor OF THH TRIBUNE crossed the Missouri
bs way stage coach toward the Pacific coast Mt tho
Same time nngnR back his shoulders manuscripts
after manuscripts OF letters descriptive OF his strange jour
ney Thousands Of hs' readers scarcely hoped to
traverse that wilderness IN short me and by
means 90 different and swift. Years aforward came Col
Mcclure on nearly tho same errand, eating square
meals" snd writing letters 10 The TRIBUNE or sweating
with anxiety get through the mud aud into Ne
baska Great the changes since Then things looked
fronteriike The "cr0wa" that hang about the skirts
Of civilization were leaving-but o few OF them
remained long enough tho banks OF tho Missouri TO
remind newspaper OF the fact that such pests In
human shape s exst This place which. two years ago,
crouched shelter bet the hills and hid away
In the beautiful cns has spread out toward the river
into q lve active growing city OF about 1000 In.
hsbants Its population has doubled In the last two
years. broad tabeland stretches from tho bluffs"
on the east TO the river on tho west This area Is
perfectly level and Is regularly laid out into
building lots, many OF which arc now occupied
by handsome brick warerooms and storerooms Others
built upon with good substantial dwelling houses and
hotels The busy merchant plies his ayocaton whero
year Or two sgo there wac fstbom OF mud. largo
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25

number Of handsome business blocks erected and
cuped during ths past season and this class Of enterprise
has far been retarded by the late Cribs
and sheds which lined the man streets have disappeared,
mud the thOrougnfares are assuming the substantial
appearance Of the cities OF the East Every day Eastern
here invest In real estate rho men who are
acquainted with the inside Workings OF tno union PaSlho
Railroad arc putting their surplus money INTO city lots
The location OF the bridge the MssOu Kiyer has
been fixed upon, and tho pTelmlnaries ARRANGED Inc
contract has been let to L. d. Boomer, esl, OF Cehso
Western raroads The snperstructuro VIII ID" POSt h
flexible Truss, supported by hollow castlrOn coIunns
ned with concrete masonry. Tho piers VIII De aponS
ITO feet long, and Will DO FORCED 10 their places ny tho
pneumatic process. Shops are In course oi eIeo'
ton In Chicago for tho manufacture OF ileso
immense tubular structures. The columns are %
feet in diameter, and In sections OF from 10 10 iree III
length. Each section viii be- evenly turned In lathe, so
10 make the joints alrtlgh and VIII De- joined tOHenef
by angrs the inside secured by strong iron bolts no
iron work will be 200 feet long, and the truss VIII AL DO
Winds and shltng sands arc among the obstacles 70 20
surmounted, In successfully spanning the ryer NJ tns
point To prevent injury In Winter, lee-breakers nave
been planned, by tho sinking Of tubular columns y
short distance above the bridge proper. These VIII
be firmly braced, rs to resist tho
shock Of the floating Ice. Tho pers will be Joined ny
vent the odgment OF floating bOdies The exiremlles
OF the trackway Will De raised above higl-waier, y
means OF hlngn and rprapplng and upon TINS VIII 10
placed the tresle-work upon when ihe rulls arc au;
In places where the foundations are fra Iron bars VIII
be thrust out ateray FOR support Tho bottom SECTION
Of each column will be bellshaped for similar reason.
Tue estimated cost OF the bridge Is million
and q half dollars but II Is fair to sry that the
cost will exceed tho estimates at least one,
third. The bOardinghOuses Tor the laborers employed
will bo erected the iowa side, and slde-traek rOm
that Of the North Western Railway il III course OF prepa
ration for the delivery OF the material NJ the site VI tho
structure. The advanced condition O the work IL greatly
due TO Gen. c. Nj. Dodge, CHIEF Engineer Of the Union
Pacific Railroad, and member OK Congress from THIS dis
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
ARIZONA.
GOV. M'CoRMICK's MESSAGE.


Gov. McCormick's Message 10 the Fifth
Legislative Assembly Of Arizona opens with the an
that during the past year. there has been
great increase the population OF the Territory several
new mining and agricultural settlements having sprung
existence and that the taxable property estimated
at one fourth than II in 1861. The Governor
then refers TO the hostility of the Apache Indiana
and recommends that the United States Govcnmen. he
advised 10 recruit volunteer regiments for
Indian warfare in the Territory Friendly INDIANS, he
thinks should DO entitled 10 the protection from
laws other persons owing allegiance TO the Govern
enjoy, and all tribes should be held responsible
the laws OF the United States except when II Is other
wso provided In treaties or the Pacific Railroad ho
says that It's construction through the Territory besides
stimulating immigration and adding to the wealth Of the
country would DO equal 10 the sending there OF dozen
regiments OF troops for tho preserving OF order aud
ring 10 the Government the revenues the Territory Will
nbundantly return
The mines OF Arizona have during the past year. been
very productive. many rich lOdes having been opened
since last The agricultural prospects Of the Terri
tory good; the cereals attain perfect growth in
most sections, and the vegetables compare favoraby
with those IN any other part VI tho country The mill
and but little flour has been brought from abroad during
the past year Fruit raising far has been tried
has been very successful Many portions of the socaed
desert may b0 made 20 produce crops that
wond astonish the world " supplied with water by
system OF artesian wells The mail facilities throughout
the Territory arc satisfactory from all parts Of tho
world 10 received when Ia only ten days Old Tho
datons touching educational matters tho sale OF liquors
10 Indians the erection Of prison. &C. &c. and congra
uations account Of the general Improvement In social
e and tho material prosperity enjoyed by the people
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25

Tho Rev. DR.. Dunno, who was many years
VicarGenera OF tho Roman Catholic Diocese OF Chicago
and who WAS one OF tho priests that were dismissed IN
tho controversy with Bshop Duggan died on wednesday
morning. at tho age OF as.
Mr. Joseph NJ. Price, who died in this city
on Monday has been fifteen years President 81 the
Oriental Bank aud previous 10 his connection Win tat
Institution he had long been an officer " to BANK o!
Commerce. Trained practical surveyor lo assisted
In the original survey oi tho Eric Railroad Hs expert
ence banker fruitful IN tho production OF Prices
welknown Interest Tables" aud various stock and
foreign exchange tables all OF which arc held In high
estimation IL Ia also said that he was tho originator OF
the seyenthrty United States certificates though tho
credit OF the invention has never been publicly awarded
to him. He was q prominent member ~ the NeW-lork
Clearing Association. and often called tO serye
Oh ts most Important eo1m'tieea.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
CHRISTMAS DAY.
lror The Thbunel

Tor The THllneI
TuIRE are no flowers abroad rich fruits, nor leayeA
saye the green needles Of the cony-pines;
But all the world is merry, gay. ara weaves
It's joy Ia faieless garlands snf old lines:
This day Son is born, q child 10 giYoD,"
His Will be done on earth as IFS IN heaYcE."
All other days for doubt-leave this for JOY,
Christ, ever young is born again to-day:
II to our hearts We press the dimplcd boy,
In their low mangers tho Divine win plGy.
The suffering Jesus. whom tie Romans slew,
IL The glad Christ that makes tue old world new
IT'S NOT That sage and pFophc, told the hours
In lIssless waiting until Jesus came.
Gor that ihe Empires and historic powers
Have climbed Ike vines upon his towering nsno'
The world is HIS, because the mean ana lowly,
Touching bis hem, became the pure Gnd holy.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25
MASSACHUSETTS,.

given education To the masses and training to lead
ers, aud immigration is fast filling up the gap.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-25

THE ENGLISH, HIGH AND LATIN SCHOOLS AT
1.-THE HUB THEIR DEFICIENCIE6-IMP0RT-
ANT EDUCATIONAL MOyEMENr-yIEWS OF
.ps
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-15
Avoid Poison.

Invalid reader, DO yoH know what nine.teuths
of the bitter compounds you are solicited by the
proprietors to accept as universal panaceas are
composed Of! Give heed for a moment. They
are manufactured from unpurifed alcohol, con.
tanning considerable portion Of. hLSil ola poi.
son almost as Seadly as prussic acid. The basis
of the regular tlnctures of the Materia Medica
Is the same No amount of herbal extracts"
can overcome the bad tendency of this perni-
cious element. The essence of sound Rye, thor
oughly rectifed, is the only stimulant which
can be safely used as a component of tonic,
Alternative and anti.biliOus medicine, and HOS.
LETTERS STOMACH BITTERS is the only
medicinal preparation in the world in which
this article is used as an ingredient. Hence the
extraordinary effects of this great specific. 1t
gives strength without producing excitement
No her tonic does this. All the ordinary Bit
terS flush the face AID affect the brain. HOS
LETTERS BITTERS ditfuses an agreeable
calm through the nervous system, promotes di.
gestiOn and produces sleep. No other tonic so
quickly revives the exhausted physical ener-
gies, restores the appetite and removes the
gloom and depression which always accompa-
MES weakness of the bodily powers. 1t
purges from the system the morbid humors
which rstard its natural functions, and which
bring paleness to tho cheek and suffering to the
brow. It banishes those clogs upon pleasure,
restores the system 10 high health aud neceSsa-
rily proves valuable adjunct to the digestive
organs. A trial is all that is needed TO estab-
ish it in the confidence of the skeptic.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-15
Spring Feed for Cow. and Horse.

Spring Feed for Cows and Horses.
Feeding cows in spring, after they
"come in" to make them give an album
dance of rich milk, Il speak of good
cows) till they get full supply of
grass, has been, and is, greatly misun-
derstood. Ny practice, with an expe-
rience of twelve years, is this: l take
good, heavy, dry oats and get them
ground fine. / give each COW four
quarts of this and four of bran, thor
oughlv mixed and we'll wet, twice q
day, together with all the clover hay
they will eat. Every second night l
give handful of salt to each COW with
their fesd. have tried various kinds
OF feed for milch cows, viz: ground
corn, roots, &c, but, without any ex-
ception, find this to be the best for
making them give plenty of milk;
others may think differently.
In regard to feeding horses, (farm
horses l mean) l give each horse four
quarts of oats, previously run through
the tanning mill to blow away all dust,
and two quarts of bran, thoroughly
mixed, thrice per day, and all the wheat
straw they will eat one handful of salt
to each, twice week, and tablespoon
fnl of wood ashes, once per week, to
each horse. This method have pur-
sued for rem years, and have never had
q sick horse they are always healthy
and fat, skin loose and glossy, and are
always ready for their work. Wheat
straw l prefer to any other fodder for
horses, at ali seasons of the year.
The above quantitysof feed / give in
spring, harvest time and fall. In sum
mer and winter, | give one-half of
the above amount to each horse.
A FARMER.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-15
ConstitutionaIDi differences.

There are many constitutions so inherently
defective in energyla as to derive great benefit
from moderate use of pure liquor combined
with such vegetable medicines and extracts as
enter into the composition of Robacks Stomach
.Bitters, and there are many situations in which
even the healthiest derive additional security
from their occasional use.
If healthy persons are exposed to unusual
and continued exertion in confined air, or under
the heat of the sun, or to the influence of de-
pressing watchfulness by travelling and change
of diet and water, or il residents of malarioTfs
districts or the rank river bottoms of the West
and South there can he no doubt but a careful
use of RCbackS Stomach Bitters with the food
would sgrely be the means of wardng off actual
disease and enabling them to bear mp unaffected
where. without the Bitters, they would likely
have to succumb to disease. They strengthen,
tone and invigOrate aid digestion and increase
the appetite Sold by all druggists everywhere.
mSi3lm.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-05-15
ritpeiy Garden Hints.

When the fruit of your Strawberry
beds is swelling they should be plenti-
fnlly watered in the absence of rain.
1t has q marked effect upon the perfect
ness and the size of the berry.
Rub off all the sprouts upon the
stocks which you have set with gratis
this spring. 1t will help to push along
the growth of the scion. Not unfre-
quently CRAFTS, after they have started,
die for want Of sap from the parent
stem to sustain them.
The trees transplantCd this spring
should be mulched as soon as the ground
becomes dry. For this purpose grass Is
as good as anything. Don't put around
the tree too much at time, and repeat
the mulch when it gets dry and thin.
Remove il once or twice during the
summer, and stir up the ground well,
then replace it. 1t will save many a
tree, il the season should be hot anu
dry, which we think this season will be.
Your Raspberry and Blackberry beds
should also be well muiched. Any
quantity of dry stuff about place, es-
pecially leaves, scTapings, &c, VIII do.
An applicat ton of the contents of a hot
bed is very beneficial.
A few radish seed planted around
your cantelOupe hills will ordinarily
protect the vine against the striped bug.
This dangerous enemy of the melon pre-
fers the radiSh to the uelOn leaves; and
thus, while feeding on the Tadish, the
other gets the start of it and pushes on
out of reach of danger, as the leaf of
the melon is attacked only when very
young and tender.
When your flower plants get from an
inch and half to twOi inches high, they
can he Trimmed ont and tranSplanted.
1t should be done after rain, or the
ground from which they are taken and
whittier they are put should be thor
oughly moistened.
Radishes always do better when
planted in new ground, or at least
ground where they have not heretofore
been. Old gardens are the worst places
in the would for radiSbes. You will
rarely obtain any sound ones. Clay
mixed with the old soil vitalizes it
greatly and will produce good radshes.
Tomatoes, Egg and Cabbage plants,
after being set out, generally become
somewhat wilted in their leaves, and
lose some of them from the effects of the
sun before they become established.
This can be prevented by setting over
the plant. say from eight or nine to
four or five o'clock in the day, boxes in
the shape of cones about fourteen inches
in height, open at the top. They also
protect the plants against frost. By
the use of these boxes a week is gained
in time, and sometimes the plants saved
from severe or fatal injury. The boxes
will last twelve or fifteen years.
you find any of your evergreens to
become lighter in color than is natural
for them, or, rather if you wish the
deepest green attainable, give them a
thorough dressing of good barn-yard
manure, extending as far out as the ex-
tremity of the branches, and you will
accomplish your wish.
IL shrubbery or fruit trees transplant
ed this season look sickly or backward
in growing, prune them sharply. 1t is
the only way TO save them, their setting
ont and other things being duly attend
ed to.