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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-01-09
OUR TOWN.

Our town is growing, as it should,
In all that's audible and good
As weeds grow. best in the best soil
So will the bad howe'er we toll
To root it up or on it tread
And train up virtue in its stead
Both tares and wheat together grow,
And will until that lime we know
When the long promised Millennium,
With all its glorious scenes shall come.
That we would gladly hail that day
Is proven less by what we say
Than by our works, which all behold
We prize something more than gold.
Aye, lives there one amongst US here
But would, with welcome most sincere,
Rejoice 10 see hat day come in
Which marks the end Of wrong and Gin!
In the great city It's strife,
For wealth that costs sometimes cen life,
But We live like one family,
Whele higher interests all agree.
No bulls and bears" excite us hare
To growl Ger stocks" the live long year.
We do not ask for-gold TO buy,
This world of care DER which 10 sigh.
Enougb,-this is the word we prize
To this alone our efforts rise.
You, city gent, remember this,
Excitement is not perfect bliss,
And your high-pressure city life
Is bat a concentrated strife.
Oar moderate aims we surest gain
And where we miss we less complain.
Our journey is an even way
Where fullest good has fullest SWAY.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-01-09
CHORUS (:
Ifnigger here and whiskey there. &t

Ifnigger here and whiskey there. &c.
Our cause is grand and we will stand
Upon it to the letter,
Untf the party who oppose
Can shoy us something better.
If timid ones forsake their guns
The faithful do it never,
'Tis understood, for the best good
Of all we'll struggle ever.
CHORUS:
Though niger here and whskey there, &C.
Error and Truth. by age and youth
Have zealously competed,
But the right cause by human laws
Has never been defeated;
And to the call to stand or fall,
Though, fighting the internal,
Well rally here, pledge all that's dear
For Truth, which is eternal.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-01-09

Our public works and public themes
Surpass our fathers widest dreams;
Our wealth and enterprise unfold
A field OF greatness yet untold,
With light and knowledge full and free
We rise to our high destiny.
We will not boast but must look do,oa
On those who live beneath a crown.
In all that's good, benevolent
Our people speak most eloquent.
Societies by hundreds stand
Waiting to give the helping hand.
The call, be it just at our door,
Or come it from a foreign shore,
'Tis all the same, tits human need,
We show ourselves the " friend in deed"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-01-09
WARNING.

One enterprise must disclaim,
'Tis adding 10 our broad domain {;
What need we of those fields of ice
Walrusia-for which Seward sighsl
Or those tornado, earthquake isles
Ger which he too with craving smiles!
We need our millions more to-day
To wipe our burdening debt away;
That weighty debt which tempts to cheat,
Makes men dishonest, Indiscreet
This craving appetite fear
More than all else that's threatening here.
In the worlds history find
More wrecked on this than else combined.
Not the Equator nor the Pole,
BetDeen these we remain WHOLE!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16
BY ]. FL. Parrott, AuctiOneer.
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

Under authority of a deed of trust, dated 18th
March, 1866, duly recorded in Fairfax county,I
will offer for sale, by auction, at II o'clock m,
on WEDN ESDAY, the 10th day Of June next,
at the Mayors Office, in the city Of Alexandria,
the TRACT OF LAND in said county Of Fair
fax, lying on Turkey Cock Run, between the
Little River Turnpike, the Orange u AleXan-
dria Railroad and the Manassas Gap Extension
containing 33S ACRES, now in the possession
of &. cker-distant from Alexandria about
five miles, and about one mile from Clouds
Mill. The tract will be subdiYided and sold in
four parcels, viz:
No. l, containing 108 acres, 8 roods and %
poles, is mostly cleared and under cultivation,
and has upon it small tenement, outhouses
and labOrer's house, with considerable wood,
young fruit &c
No. 2 contains lob acres, rood, 81 poles, and
is heavily timbered-pQFt cleared
No. 8, contains IS acres 3 roods, So poles;
has large quantity Of timber wood about
half cleared.
No. contains Ct acres, roods, 25poles, and
has considerable timber
Turkey Cock is fine stream, running through
Nos. and 4. The whole tract is well supplied
with springs.
TEEM5-Cash for enough to pay S1848 and
it of one and two years from the 18th of March,
1868, with interest, payable halfy yearly. The
payments to be rateably apportOned among the
several purchasers; the deferred payments to be
secured by deed OF trust to the satisfaction Of
the undersigned, and the property to be resold
for default IN complying with these terms, at
the risk Of the delaalting purchaser, upon ten
DAYS notice in the Alexandria Gazette.
NY 8--eotd r JOHNSTON, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16
AUCTION SALES.
y ALE OF FAIRFAX LAND.

-
Under Authority of decree Of the CIRCUIT
Court Of Fairfax county, Va., made at its No
Eember term. 1866, in the suit Of Albert A.
Dewey, plaintiff, VS.. David Broughto4, ct al.
deits the rn4dorsigned will sell, at the front
door Of the Court House Of said county, on
MONDAY, the goth day of April, 1863 April
Court, at II M, FIFTY ACRES OF LANDr
in said county, part of the farm formerly own
ed and occupied by Wait Broughton, and by
him conveyed to David BroQghton.
Ihela land is near Burke's Station. o. ga r. Z.
and particular description, by metes and
bounds, will be given at the sale.
TEKMS-One tenth of the purchase money
to be paid in cash; the residue in three equal
instalments at 6, Il and Is months respectively,
from the day ofsale, with interest, the purchas-
er to execute his bonds for the deferred install
ments, and the title to be retained till they are
paid. S. FERGUSON BEACH,
Fairfax CO.. ap 4-eots Comm r.
POSTPONEMENT.- The above sale has
been postponed until the 3rd MONDAY IN
MAY, at the same time and place. ap, N-wtd
ELECTROMAGNETIC above sale has
been further postponed until MONDAY, the
LIST day of June, at the same time and place
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

INTERRUpr1Na CHURCH SERVICES. Almost
every Sunday morning the services at Christ
Church are interrupted in a most annoying
manner, by persons from abroad, who.- in
utter disregard Of the proprieties of time and
place, and altogether ignoring the devotional
requirements Of the assembled congregation,
enter that building, thoroughly inspect it and
its contents, and leave with the usual accompa-
nments Of rustling of dresses, and slamming OF
DOORS The presence of strangers in Christ
Church, as general thing, is desired, but no.
body hkesto be treated with disrespect, and
such behavior as is alluded to above is an insult
to the whole congregation.
Persons leaving Washington in the 10 clock
boat reach here in time to view Christ Church
betorethe services begin; buff they choose to,
postpone their trip until the II o'clock boat.
they should wait until after the close of the
services " I ,.[ - Il: =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

OPossUM HALLE.-AG German gentlemen from
Washington hast is said, made arrangements
with the owner of Opossum Hall, the ferry
house on the opposite side of the river, by
which that once popular resort will be soon re-
opened as place of summer amusement. A
dancing pavilion, bowling saloon, shooting gal
lery, &C., are to be erected the grounds are
to be beautifully laid off, first class restaurant
to be conducted, and the place made in every
particular an agreeable resort. Should the
weather tomorrow prove propitious, q large
number of the new proprietor's friends, from
Washington, will.yisit Opossum Hall to view
the site of the proposed improvements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16
TIE RIVER The current in the Potomac
till continues, though Its force i considerably

TEE RIVER The current in the P0toomac
still continues, Though It's force i onsidefably
abated. The water att Georges town yesterday
was higher than It has beer ior a year past. =
All the streets near the river were oVeraowed,
and those of the merchants who had grain
stored IN the lower portions Of their warehouses
only escaped loss by having itremoged to high
er stories The tugboat Jerry King and two
schooners we're carried away from their moor
ings at that city on Thursday ight last BY the
current. The schoonersl came to anchor safely,
but the tug was carried down at rapid rate to
the Long Bridge, where it ran az ainst log and
sunk. 49, : ,.z4 = ..'r !. IA. a
On Thursday evening last Q son of Captain
Laycock, of the schooner Katie Ann OF this
city, while catching drift wood Of Washington
city, in a small boat, was swamped, but was res
cued from drowning. alia ha.iit s12l,F5I ~ .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

HATCH1NG SHAD ON TEE Potomac. The
Washington Republican says :-"Mr. Seth
Green, Of Rochester, New York, is Matching
shad artifcially on the Potomac. A box of
impregnated spawn was put into the river at
Mr.. Evans fishery, near the Long Bridge, at
three o'clock in The afternoon, 18th instant.
Yesterday morning the young fish were vis-
bic in the spawn, when examined with mag
;nifyiog glass. The wnter is so cold that the
matching will require probably from four to SIX
i2avs' s,r,sirr,s-l = - f'a2rs@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

DROWNED. little boy named Gilmore
Taber while playing, with az elder brother,
on some drift wood, at the Long Bridge, yes
terday evening, fell into the Potomac and was
drowned. His brother endeayored to rescue
him, and in so doing fell overheard, and only
succeeded in saving himself by c'inging to q
anftlog. Gilmore rose twice to the surface of
the water, but finally disappeared about 200
Yards below the bridge. - IT
a coored man, was drowned, in the same
manner, abouttthe lsame time, aud at3the same
place. Neither Of the bodies has been reeoy-
cred .r.a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

STREET BEGaARs. The street begging nuis-
'ac', though somewhat abated, still continues
% be an annoyance! There is class Of small
R9s who draw upon themselves suspicion BY
men manner Of begging, which consists in
softly opening peoples doors, and upon finding
'0ey have attracted attention by their entrance,
StDg for q drink of water. It has an air Of
lsa9lhngeredness about it, not at all proposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

CONDIMENTS -Messrs. Brookes and Taylor,
who have everything that is good at their
store, on the old post,oehce corner, sent to the
Gazette Office TO: day a jar Of tomato catsup
and bottle Of the oil of ak, which have
been duly tried, and pronounced by those whose
opinions upon such matters are valued, to be
SUPERIOR articles. .@t = - = o. 4 - - y,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

THIEvING. Accounts from Fairfax county
represent that the like of thieving now, carried
on was never before known--no animal, from
a horse to chicken, is safe from the hands of
the 1depredators unless under lock and key, and
even with. these securities the ubiquitous
thieves but too often obtain the plumber. Hogs
and sheep are becoming scarce, and the county
is being rapidly deprived of its stock Of poultry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

POLICE REpoRT-MAYoR's OFFICE.-James
Sherwood. for striking coored man named
irhorton Dya't, was fined and discharged; !,
MAGIsrRATEs' OFFICE. IN Michael Kelly, for
assaulting and beating co&ored man named
William Byrd, was held II, the sum OF 500 Sc,
curity 10 keep tbe.peace for SIX, months and
made to pay the costs. K,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

GOOSE CREEK BRIDGE.-Tho repairs to
Goose Greek Bridge on the Orange, Alexan-
driaoa and Manassas Railroad, necessitated by
the freshet of Wednesday last, were completed
Yesterday, and last night a train crossed It
safely. 2''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

HtssaLTH OF THE CITY. According to the
statements Of physicians and druggists, this is a
,sFS healthy season, as their. idle hours snfl-
S,snty testify, without other evidence. Parties
Da'ng business in Washington, which com
Fs sojourn there, will make note of this,
'qa also that they may live here much more
@ssply than in that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

CIRCUIT CoURT-The Spring term of the
Circuit Court for this county, Judge Thomas.
presiding, will commence on Monday next the
18th inst Some important cases are to be
disposed of at this term. ~ ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

Mr.. NJ. BossART has removed his lcontee.
tionary establishment to his new and hand
some store, on Fairfax street Ia few doors north
81 his ola stand, which IS very handsomely
ftsed up, and where be has Ice cream, cakes,
and everything In bis haedor sale, OF the best
ana,;tNs -'"2afaGW my 16 i g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

HYMEN1AL.- reference to the marriage
notices in to- days Gazette, it will be seen that
Mr.. John R. Eaelen, son of Mr.. R. J. Edelen,
Of this city, has established relationsi in Georgia.
which, from accounts, must be Of the most
agreeable character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

IT GIVES Us pleasure to Recommending. gen
tleman who stand in need Of Spring Clothing to
visit S. Dealham, lO8, King street. whose as
sortment is magnificent. he has SUITS equal IN
every respect as to make trimmings and quail
ty of goods, to any that can be procured OF any
merchant tailor my l4-2awtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

SCARCITY OF HOUSES. THERE'S said to be
an insufficient supply Of medium sized dwell
ings here to meet the demand. It lssheped
our Alexandria Building Association will
/ sh ortly be able t.. supply these wants Of the
nuhlic - Il: - a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

Cur THIS OUT, and bring it to Blondheim's,
cor. King and Fairfax streets, and he will allow
you 10 per cent on all clothing purchased from
him Now is your chance. Don't delay, but
como Immediately. .ir ra1 : my 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

SHIRTS FOR BOYS from two years old, all
sizes, colors, shapes, and qualities. Boys Pa
per and Linen Collars, Hosiery. and Under
5ll, 18th st., Washin gton, ID. G. my l6-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

BUoYs.-A steamer has been lying off Jones's
Point for day or two, taking on board buoys
to replace those in the river, which. require to
be renewed. ael
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16
MRIAL GEM OF ARABIA.
GNOW FLAKE WHITE LEAD.

y = .-'|-o-TI9., =
We have obtained from the manufacturers
the exclusive control Of this market for the sale
of the above popular brand Of White Lead. =
For whiteness and durability tits unsurpassed,
and its cheapness will commend It to many who
do not wish to pay the price Of q strictly pure
article. For all frst-coating and printing we
believe it will answer every purpose and in
many cases none other reed be used st all. II
is put up very handsomely in 25lb iron buck
cts, and four buckets packed in o case.
No charge for packages. Address all orders
tosld .aa.G tla.JANNEY s. CO., Druggists,
my-13 "a No. 49, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

GEO. SEAToN9 has commenced the grocery
business, in the store formerly occupied by
Loon1is & Facer,a No. ITO King street, and re-
specially requests attention to MS advertise
ment. my 1o-l'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16
GIT 1t e RI 8 .

The PRESIDENT IS CLEARED, and now feel
ing relieved on that subject, the people are
rushing to Dealham's Clothing Store, to, select
suits out of his large variety of new goods Just
received. - my 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16
TTOME HILL FOR SALE.

BY virtue of 8 deed of trust from Joseph S.
Hart and wife will sell, at Fairfax Ct. House,
on MONDAY, the fifteenth day Of June next,
Court day, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, for cash, the above
TRACT OF LAND.
Said land is located in the village Of Falls
Church, Fairfax county, Va, contains TEN
ACRES OF LAND, has upon it substantial
improvements, including
DWELLING HOUSE.
and necessary ut-buildings. Al5o, a fine Or
chard. WARREN PERKINS, Trustee
Eoirfnr co nv R-1RWLs5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

JUST RECEIVED at S. Dealham's, lO8, King
street, POD pairs of light Pants and Vests and
Dark Goats, of various patterns, and all OF the
latest STYLES. my 152aWtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

n
" o Il Georgetown Courier says:-"W.
NJ NJ corcoran has recently given to St. Stephens
" Suoseh, OF which Rev. j. iMcNally is pastor,
s v' 'ease of lot OF ground on Z street, between
~ and 18th streets, Washington, with the
, :, of occupying the whole squareas a
~, ,;ssffoaud. The intention is to erect forth
'auso0a the premises q large, school, house. "
'sEgA HALL.-TheI property known rs
g sun = all, at the intersection OF Prince ard
,,,r alagson streets. was sold this morning, by
4 my ~ auction, by John 81. Parrott. for W.
h., tayior and Ruben johnson, Commissioners,
n. sss a decree of the Circuit Court, to j. B.
uaefdeld, esq.,, for $4,000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16
IAI Z ,Ai7G(7EElI.lV4LIE1N1 7 /!
VOTE TAKEN ONalTH ARTICLE!
DEFEAT OF. The. ARTICLE.
VIRTUAL ACQUlT...Tl':AL.. 4! !!
ADJOURNMENT OF; THE COURT
UNTIL THE 10Th. s12
Special Dispatches to the Gazette.

WASHINGTON, May l6-2 P. M.--The
Court met to day at u O clock. -cG.r-
Mr.. Williams moved that the vote be taken
on the eleventh article first and the question
being taken on taking up the motion, resulted
as follows: Ayes 81, noes 49,. .at', Aa1
Messrs R 5ss and Wiley voted no.
The vote was then taken on the question Of
voting first on the eleventh article, resulting
the same 81 to 10; Mr.. Wade voting in both
instances in the affirmative.
I At 1920, amid breathess sience, the 18th
article was read and the vote taken, the Chief
Justice asking the question of each Senator,
guilty" or mot guilty." 50 aEoam- , :.
Mr.. Cameron, voted guilty before the
question was fairly out of the mouth Of the
Chief Justice which caused considerable meri
ment. - gl
ID Tie vote resulted IS to 10 as follows:
/ Il For observation-disclosures. Anthony, Cameron,
CattelI, Chandler, Cole, Conkli ng, CONFESS,
Corbett, Cragin, Drake, 2Edmunds, Ferry,
Frelinghuysen, Harlan, Howard, Howe, Nor
gan, Morrill, Of Maine, Morrill, otVt., Morton,
Norton, Nye, Patterson Of N. H., Pomeroy,
Ramsey, Sherman, Sprague, Stewart, Sumner,
Thayer, Upton, Wade, Williams Wilson,
Yates-35 A..
Against conviction -Messrs. Bayard,, Bucka-
lew, Davis, Dixon, Dooittle, Fessenden, FoW-
Ter, Grimes, Henderson, Hendricks, johnson,
McCreery, Patterson OF Tenn, Ross, Salisbury,
Trumbull, Van Wrinkle, Vickers Willey-l9.
There was some sensation when the votes of
Messrs Ross and Wiley were given. .o:
After the announcement Of the vote, which
is a virtual acquttal Of the President, motion
was made that the Court adjourn until the 26th.
The Chief Justice decided the motion out OF
order, but the decision was oyerruled by vote
of 81 to 20.
Various motions to adjourn to different dates
we're then made, but defeated-oao that the
Court adjourn sine die, only received six
affirmative votes
The motion was finally taken on the adjourn.
nent of the Court until the Goth inst, which
was carried by vote Of 80 to q, when the
Court adjourned, and Mr.. Wade took the Chair
and called the Senate to order.
Anthony Trolope, the English novelist and
Gen. Sickles were on the floor of the Senate.
= WHITE WAsH.-Dr Cook has kindly furn-
ished the Gazette with the following directions
for making barrel of durable white wash, and
as this is the proper season for white washing,
his contribution is the more valuable: First
slack the lime ia barrel with boiling water, and
when reduced to the consistency Of cream, add
one pint of linseed oil, and stir well together;
dissolve pounds sulphate lime and l pound
glue in hot water, and add gradually to the
lime in the barrel reduce with water to
the consistence of milk, when it will be ready
for use This white wash will not rub of, and
will last tour times as long as it would if pre-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

THEY have arrived st S. Dealham's, No.rlO8,
King street, a variety Of Spring Suits, compos-
cd of Scotch and French Cassimeres and french
dor i:,.{r % E}LE nv 9-2aWtf 5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

BREAKERS AHEAD l--.Ifyou would avoid the
breakers steer your vessel TO Blondheim' $: cor
King and Fairfax SITS, and take on board one
of those cheap suits. INV, - my a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

,JUsT received at s. Dealham's, No. l08, King
street, large variety of Youths Clothing.
NV Q-2a wifi = =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16
AUCPE0Na SALES.
Ry ! ga pfprgoeG.. Auo1ioneer.


3ETT7fG}A9 ,'Ssse7 lot ON PITT STREET FOB
z Eg86re1 go SALE. 90
e Bnder the authority Of decree of the Circuit
Fairfax county, Va made in the case
CT aKleinvs KLEIN at it's November term: 1861
thesubscriber as Commissioner Of said Court,
wiIDcfsr fer sale by public auction, on SAT
URDA Y 6th day Of June, 1868, at Y M.
in front ofthe Mayors Office in the city of al
5exandria VIZ, cot OF GROUND on the
west side Of Pitt street, between Duke and
Wolfe streets, in said city, beginning, on Pitt
st the linesofi the lot, now or late Of George
Langley, being 80 feet, more or less, from the
northwest corner of Pitt and Wolfe streets and
running thence north on Pitt street to the line
of the lotsod by Barnes to Kirk, supposed to
be q distance ofG6 feet inches thence west
,wardl ~ and parallel with Wolfe street 81 feet
4 inches thence south and parallel with Pitt
street the length ofthe first line to the said line
of Langley thence with the last named line 81
feet;4 inches to the beginning
= TERMS One-third cash; the residue in two
equal ihsf&lments at three and six months from
day Of sale, with interest, the purchaser to give
bonds therefor and the title to be retained as
security for their payment r
= go -, .' S. FERGUSON BEACH,
my i5-eots 80. l.rss Commissioner.