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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-02-27

NC0SU, TeU
Another versi0nsof the interview
between Gen. Thomas and Secretary
stanton says Stanton ordered Thomas
to leave the building, declaring in
the event OF his refusal, that be wo'd
place him under military arrest
When Thomas left the War Office
he proceeded TO the White House to
hold . conversation with the Presi
dent,
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-02-01
TMuRspAY, 23D.

The sCoasention assembled mt IL M.srW J.
4, J, Wright made q report Of tho Commit
tee on the Judiciary pqi on resolution ofinquiry
as to the legislative powers of tho Convention,
The Committee nm are Of opinion that the CoRysn-
tion has the power to lcgislatos MS far as they
may consider il proper foS the good of tho peo
ple..o LII, o;o,.o. i ,,va, MA, II ,.,o.,,aoo, u
F,J N Moses, Jr,, moved that the, the, report BE- ~
uaaao the special order for ono o'clock tp,molE-
row. o-,,.;
{ J. j. Wright made report Of the same Com
n,it.ee ON aueordinance for the abolition Iof the
District Courts.nrIhe Committees fegasd the
ordinance as unnecessarily as theilsabject'9will
be ombraced iin>tho report of tho Judiciary
Co,nmitteotaponthat portion Of tho Constitd-
tioh referred TO tlidntm Adoptcds'no to9oq. Z
!, OliMa Olson ofFeffediithe following; Which
was roforred to The Committee oG. ..'ihahce Anlu
Resoiesdr That pll Banks sudl Havipgs i!,,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Observation-Disclosures oTHEeAZETrE
From WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, Dec IS. In the Senate to-
day the bill introduced by Mr.. Kellogg of Ala
bama, regarding certain legal claimants o
Louisiana and Arkansas was Indefinitely post
poned. A similar bill, applicable to claimant,
in'the Southern States, was referred to the
Judiciary Committee. At an early hour the
Sepate went into Executive session.
B In the House OF Representatives. the cred
dentials of Col. Hunt of Louisiana, and hi
contestant, Menard, colored, were presented
and referred, without remarks, to the Commit
tee on Elections.
A resolution to appoint a committee to inyes
tiate the Louisiana election, was referred t.
the Reconstruction Committee.
A resolution to remove the political disablll
ties of Gen Lee, Mr.. Davis and other proml
nent Southernels was referred to the Recon
structon Committee
At an early hour the House adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

. RAILROAD CELEBRATIoN.-The celebration
of the opening of the Orange, Alexandria AID
Manassas Railroad to Harrisonburg, on Tues
day next, the 22d Instant, at Harrisonburg,
promises to be grand affair. Extensive prep
arations have been made to receive and hospi-
taby entertain large number guests from
this city, aud along the different branches OF
the road, who are confidently expected to be
present As will be seen by reference to the
notice in the first column of the fourth page OF
the Gazette, an invitation has been extended
to the merchants, &C., of this city to visit Har-
risonburg, on the day of the celebration, and
the railroad company will furnish transporta'
ton to all who may accept the invitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
II NC COM FO r T


IMPROVED BALTIMORE HEATER,
considering it by far superior to any Heater out,
as to beauty, design and finish. 1t is worth a
visit from those who may not even be IN want
of Stoves, that they may see to what perfection
mechanism has arrived. 70 those in want, lis
ten to our terms and guarantees which there Is
no go back on Look at the beauty Of the stove
and we will take pleasure in explaining the
principles on which it acts If you should wish
TO buy you run no risk. Select your stove we
will take it to your house, fit up to heat l. Z
or 3 rooms; and when the work Is all complete
YOU retaining the purchase-mOney until we
build fire, when we expect you to take seat
in front of your own hearth, and say this /: tru-
~ King Comfort.
RECEIPT YOUR BILL.
We are also prepared to receive orders for all
other nre place Heaters that may be wanted.
Our general assortment OF PsrlOr, Dining
Room and Hall Stoves together with the most
improved Cooking Stoves, have been selected
with great care from the most respons bic toun-
dries, and will present one OF the most complete
and varied assortments ever offered in this mar
ket, every Stove IF which we will warrant, and
sell on the most reasonable terms.
N. b Our arrangements are such that we
can sell to dealers at factory prices.
PURCELL 81 HOY.
aug Off Corner King 81 Washington SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

CAS- SURE AS You LIVE TO DIE" if you
want an Overcoat 60 TO BlOndhei MS Cloth
ing Store, corner King and Fairfax sts
You may tell us there's nothing on the earth
like friendship warm and true
You Gay talk of your sweatheArts love and
and say how dear it is to you;
But you'll find when the ice and snow come,
ana the winter breez es sigh,
There's nought like good thick Overcoat, ''as
sure as you live to die"
Winter may freeze your sweetheart's love, be-
fore she is your wife;
Friendship may pass like q summers shower,
before you end your life
But wrapped in a good thick oyetcoat alikeyou
may defy,
The winter winds and the summers showers,
''as sure as you live to die"
Now if you should want an overcoat that's
we'll made, cheap and neat,
lust call in and see Mr.. Blondheim. at ffty-one
King street.
You'll certainly get the thing you want. what
ever style you buy;
as sure as you live TO die" dec Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

A. L. K II. R. R.-The turn table to be
used at the present western terminus ofthe Alex
andria, LoudOun and HampshireRailroad, is now
on It's way here, aud will be forwarded at once 0
its destination, and Immediately put in posi-
ton. Its supposed that within ten days the
turn table will be set, and then the trains will
commence running to Hamilt on, the name OF
the new station. Clarke's Gap is the name OF
the station formerly known as Bowle's. The
depot building at Hamilton has not yet been
erected, but has been framed here, and but a
short time will be required to put it together
on its proposed site. The trains would have
been running to Hamilton week ago, had the
turn table been ready. a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
rE,HE GREAT DIAMOND HEATER.

This magnificent Stove stands in the same re-
lation TO other stoves as the precious jewel from
which it derives its name does to other jewels
Profting by past experience, we have thrown
into it all the commendabie qualities of the
most popular Stoves, and have added inventions
of our own, rendering it the best com binstion
of philosophy and mechanics now in the mar
ket and making it perfect stove By the ar
rangement the combustion of gases is perfect,
and greater efficiency is obtained to perform
what we claim for it, with great diminution in
amount of fuel necessary. Il is unequalled in
every particular, in beauty, in workmanship, in
durability, and as home necessity is peerless;
II is self FEEDER and not likely to get out OF
order We earnestly invite comparison of this
stove with others, and feel confident its great
superiority will insure the preference. ms
handsome and economical sto Ve is for sale by
sep ENOCH GRIM S, 43, King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

ALEXANDRIA MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION. -
The Alexandra Mutual Aid Association has
started under the most favorable auspices, and
from present appearances the indications are
that its success is one of the few assured things
of this world. The association meets every
Wednesday night, at o'clock, at the Office OF
Latham Il Avery, No. South Royal street,
but members will be admitted at any time by
leaving their names with these gentlemen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
Financial and Commercial.

New YORK, December lS.-StockS &C
tive Money active at per cent Ex
hange 81 Gold l34i. Five-twenties, 1862
coupon, l0S, Ten-torties, coupon, So. North
Carolina e., est; new, e.! Virginia 6s, ez-
coupon, 55 new 563. Tennessee 6s, ex coupon
6S; new 6S4.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 1S-Virginia 6s, old, in
scribed, 444 bid, as asked; do. 1866, 81 bid
5l& asked; do. 1867, 49 bid, 494 asked; DO cou
pom, old, SIT bid; do. coupon, new, 55t bid.
New York, Dec 18.-FIour dull and droop
ing. Wheat dull and la2 cts. lower Corr
unchanged.
BALTIMORE, Dec 1S.-Cotton quiet bu
steady; middling uplands 244 Flour dull anc
quiet, and prices unchanged. Wheat dull
Valley red 23oa235 Maryland prime 2l0a225
Corn firm, prime white 90a95 yellow SO 100
Oats dull at. 6Sa73 Rye firm at 15Oal55.-
Pork firm and active at $27aS27 so. Bacon ac
tive and excited; rib sides II; clear do. l7tal =;
~houIders IA; hams IS. Lard active and ex
cited at l7@.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

PUBLIC LECTURE AS will be seen by refer
ence to another colamu of today's Gazette
and as announced yesterday, General 5. f.
Carey, of Cincinnati is to deliver lecture IN
this city on the Wines of the Bible. General
Cary is one of the most accomplished speak
ers in the present Congress of the United
States, in which body by his dienlfied and emil
nently conservative course he has achieved
national reputation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

PoRK-Considerab quantities Of pork are
now coming in from the country, but not SO
much as in former years indeed, it is thought
that the number of hogs 10 the State this year
is by no means SO great as in former years =
The size of the pork, too, that comes to market
is not so large as that OF years gone by-toI
the reason, it is said, of the scarcity of corn
which compels the farmers to kill before the
hogs have reached their full weight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

FREAKS OF A MADMAN.- Great excitement
was created on the ferry boat City of Washing
ington, on her eleven o'clock trip from this
city this morning by the freaks of German
who was laboring from an attack of mania potu.
He smashed a looking glassin the ladies saloon,
and attempted to knock down the chamber maid
witha stool. He was after much difficulty secured
by the hands on the boat. When the boat
reached the Washington wharf lie was detalnE
ed on board for the purpose of bringing him
back to this city, but just previous to the start
ing of the steamer on her return trip, ne
managed to draw large dirk knife, with which
he cut the cords that bound him, and rushing
on the wharf, brandishing his weapon, he put to
flight all in his way, and then, failing 10
his apparent purpose on humanity, he deiber-
ately went up TO horse attached to wagon,
belonging to Mr. Burns, of this city, and stabbed
il in the neck ten or twelve times, killing the
animal almost instantly. He then ran off, but
was pursued and caught by the police and
taken before Justice OF the Peace In Wash
ington who committed him. 500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

RIVER NEws-The ice is gradually drifting
out of the river, and day or two more Of
such weather as is now prevailing, and the last
of it will have disappeared, The wind of last
night and this morning has almost cleared the
Virginia shore-the ice having been blown eth
er down or across the river. The steamer Wa
waset started on her regular trip to Conc River
this morning. The channel between this city
and Georgetown is now open, and sailing yes
sells are making trips between the two cities
The tug boats are doing good business, two
of them bringing up six vessels this morning
at one time During the late freeze the trips OF
neither the Washington Ferry boats nor of the
Aqua Creek boats were once interrupted The
steamer Columbia will leave Baltimore for this
city, to morrow evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

s HONESTY I'LL REoUITED. As the through
train was on its way TO Washington last night,
brakeman George Taylor found pocket book
containing about 800, which be handed to
conductor Williams, who soon found the right
full owner and handed her the pocket book,
which she took, but said nothing about requit-
ing the honesty of the finder. sdls Or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
The Rig OK.

Boston, Dec 1S--The great OK General
Grant, which has yielded over six teen thous-
and dollars to various charitable institutions, left
this city oday for New York, where, after a
short stop, it will pass on to Philadelphia and
Baltimore, reaching Washington in season to
be roasted no the fourth of March. There was
a large crowd on State street to witness his de-
parture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

COUNTY STATISTICS. There have been adj
mitted to record, during the present year. two
hundred and seven deeds, Of which there were
ll2 OF bargain and sale; 10 releases i; 3 par
titions gifts 3 marriage settlements. and
6S trust deeds. .r l,.o-
The value of the real estate covered by the
deeds of bargain and sale, is $242, 5e2 OF, and
the value Of real estate and personal property
covered by the deeds of trust, is 81, 1851, 49, o.
of this latter amount, however, there are two
Railroad mortgages amounting to 81. roo, S62
40, leaving sl5l, 25O,S2 to cover the usual
transactions secured by deeds of this nature.
q The whole number of title deeds to real es-
tate filed in the clerks Office of this county,
from July lst 1866, to July 1st 1866, was 304,
and the value of the real estate transferredS 494
$50. The number of mortgage deeds filed FOR
the same time was l13, and the consideration
expressed $298,S73; in addition to which were
two mortgages or deeds OF trust, one for ST.
600, 900 on the Alexandria and Fredericksburg
Railroad, and one for $500, 900 on the Alexan-
dria, Washington and Georgetown Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
Shot.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 18.-A desperate fight
took place at disreputable saloon last night,
between the detectives and gang of horse
thieves, resulting in the shooting and MORALLY
wounding of a desperate character named
Caddy, whom the detectives were trying to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

CATTLE Theft. Two steers were stolen last
night from the wagon yard of Mr.. ;Chas. Cox,
at the upper end of King street. 1t is suppo-
sed that the thieves drove their plumber to
Washington, and two officers left here this
morning for that city in pursuit of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

Police REPORT MAYORS OFFICE -Bridg-
ct Gallaher, from Washington, for peddlng
within the city's limits without a license, wa;
fined and discharged. .-''a"
Edward Green, for selling perfumery with
out license was fued and discharged. Us
William Anderson, hailing from George
town, and Charles Evans, who said he came
from Kentucky, two forlorn looking individu
ais, arrested as suspicious characters, were dis
charged upon promise to quit the city forth
with. To- b-
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. james McCuin
for an assault upon Hugh Gallagher, was held
under security for his appearance at the next
term of the County Court, to answer the
charge ~ =
John Mason, colored, for robbing the store
of Richard aolms, was dismissed, as the charge
was withdrawn.
Warren House REPoRT.-The weather was
cloudy until about three clock this morning
when it cleared off, with the wind blowing 9
stiff breeze from the Northwest, and the tenn
perature comparatively mild. The streets were
very quiet all night long There was but one
lodger at the watch house, citizen who had
been belated and sought sleeping quarters there
instead of at home. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY. An attempt was
made last night to rob the boot and shoe store
of Mr.. Henry Field, on King street, near the
corner of Washington. The wire shutters
were pulled down, and one of the panes OF
glass in the SHOW window broken. but the
would be thieves became alarmed, aud made
off without accomplishing their designs,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

SALE OF THE LEASE OF THE Cry HOTEL. :
On Tuesday next, the unexpired lease Of the
City Hotel, and the furniture and bar fixtures
of the same, viii be sold by public auction, on
the premises The City Hotel is the oldest
public house in the city, and has always en-;
joyed good patronage. See advertisement in
another column. i E-s5uTD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
IJniOu Pacific Railroad

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 18.-Regular trainsaro run,
ming on the Union Pacific Railroad as far as
Evanston, Utah, 81 miles beyond the present
western terminus. The 960th mile has been
reached and is now ready for inspection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
OTOVESl
STOVESl
STOVES
S. CUVILLIER,

S. CUVILLIER,
Kell's old stand, No %, King street.
Dealer in all kinds of
FUEL SAVING GAS-BURNING STOVES
AND TIN WARE,
Viz: Cook, Parlor, Hall, Church, Office and
other kinds of Stoves and Ranges. Among his
frst-cass Cook Stoves are the Excelsior, Mon
umental, Ironsides, VIM. Penn, Noble. Coos
Old Dominion, VIM. Tell, &c, &C, all OF which
he warrants as recommended.
&s~ Ooppersmithing and Plumbing, Roofing
and Spouting done in town or country, at short
est notice and lowest prices, for quality of mate
rial and workmanship. s. CUVlLLlEKl
sen 7-tIan1 Alexandria. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
rENAXPAYEKS TAKE NOTICE.

Z The necessities of the Corporation demand
the immediate payment of taxes due the City
Council
a discount of IS per cent will be allowed on
the bills for 1868 1.-THE tax e are not speedily paid
we will be compelled to collect them as prOvl-
ded by law.
No further office will be given, unless by or
der OF the City Council
- L L. O'NEAL, Col N. Dist
S. &. FIELD, Col. s. Dist.
sen 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

RECEIPTS OF RAIN.-The receipts of grain
at the freight depot Of the Orange, Alexandria,
and Manassas Railroad since the setting in Of
cold weather, have considerably increased, and
large quantities of the eerials are now beingre-
ceiyed here. $500 ~ ~'- ' esr '.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

RELIEF Hook AND LADDER COMPANY
A meeting of the Relief Hook and Ladder
Company will be held tonight A large at
tendance is requested, as business Of Importance
will be under consideration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
Fairfax county, nov 2l-1.
DESIRABLE PROPERTY At PUBLIC

4 y
Pursuant to the decree Of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, rendered at its November term,
1868 in the suit Of Robert Drane's Admir-. VI.
Bond, &c, we, rs Commssone named II
said decree, will, on MONDAY, the Dist day Of
Decem Der, 1868 that being Court day, in ont
of the door Of Fairfax Court House, ut twelve
O'Clock m. OF said day, sell, to the highest bid
der all those VALUABLE LOTS or PAX
GELS of LAND, lying on the Falls Bridge
Turnpike road at Sp ing Vaie, OF wnich the
late Robert Drane died seized. These lands
adioin the lands Of James Follin, George ".
Gunnell and others, and con.sin, respectively.
IS acres. roods and 1876 poles eight acres and
g acres but will be sold together. The in
provements are good Those wishing TO invest
in real estate viii find it 10 their advantage 10
examine these lands
TERMS One-tenth of the purchase money
in hand as a deposit liable to be forfeited and
the lad resold at the risk of the purchaser,
should he fail to complete his purchase on con-
frmation by the Cour.; the residue in three
equal instslments, at six twelve and eighteen
months, with interest from the day Of sale. 10
be secured by the bonds Of the purchaser, with
personal security and retention of title until
the last pay ment is made. Stamps and expenses
of conveyance to be paid BY ne purchaser
W. b. DOW w,
THOS MOORE,
- .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
Rewnrd OMcrcd.

BALTIMORE, Dec Is. Gov. Swami has OF
fered 81. 1000 reward for the apprehension and
conviction of the murderer of Douglass Love,
at Lansconing, Aleghany county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

The New York dry goods trade is represen-
ted as being much more active this week than
last, and Notwithstanding the lateness OF the
season prices are tending upward, g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
Fairfax CO., 10 Z
COMMISSIONER SALE OF VALUA-
! BILE LA = ID.

: j
By virtue of the decree Of the Circuit Court
Of Fairfax county, entered up at Noyem Der
term, 1868 in the suit Of Daniel Kincheioe
neirs VS. Daniel KincheCe's Admir- r, the W.
dersigned, rs Commissioner named IN said de-
cree. will on MONDAY tue 2ls. day Of De
cember, 1853 thnt being Court day, in front OF
Fairfax Court House, sell, to the highest bidder,
the following LOTS or PARCELS OF LAND,
lying on Bull Rum being portion Of the zeal
estate OF which the late Daniel Kincheloe died
seized, dover having been assigned the widow,
containing, respectively, 10 acre. and l92 acres
and 81 poles These lands are desirable; have
an abundance Of wood are well watered, and
located near the o b.. 4. y NJ. K r., being but
a short distance from Union Mills. Persons
desiring to purchase will be shown these lands
by Mr.. f. Buckley, who lives near.
TERMS OF SALE, as directed by the Court:
Ten per cent of the purchase money in hand as
deposit liable to be forfeited, and the land ro-
sold at the risk Of the purchaser should ne fail
TO complete his purchase on confirmation by
the Court; the residue in three equal install
ments. at six, twelve and eighteen months with
interest from the day Of sale to be secured by
the bonds of the purchaser, with good persona
security, and retention Of title unit the last
payment is made Stamps and costs OF convey
ance to be paid by the purchaser.
THOS MOORE, Comm T. Of Sale.
Fairfax CO., nov 2l-laWts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18

GENTLEMEN UNDRE s.-Dressing robes
from $40 and $l2 to $50; night shirts, silk
night-caps fine Cardigan jackets, together with
an assortment of fine furnishing goods at Geo.
G. Hennings, No. 5ll, Seventh street, Wash
ington. DC. dec l0-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
AMUSEMEN rS.
I IBERTY HALL,

T IBERTY HALL.
IL TUESDAY, Dec %, 1865.
LECTURE BY HON. S. F. CARY, of Ohio.
Subject-"WINES OF THE BIBLE
Admission Csc; Reserved Seats Soc. Tick
cts to be had at Frenchs, Ertwisle's and Bell
Bookstores, and AZ the door on the evening OF
the lecture. sVrfI-0 E-s- o dec 1S-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-18
MACMENRSTS.
OAS AND STEAM FITTING

NAS AND STEAM FITTING.
VI -
VIM COGAN,
No Is, North Royal street,
Has constantly on hand large and complete
Assortment of
CHANDELIERS, -
BRACKETS,
HASPS,
I4 NDANTS,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DROP
LIGHTS IN VARIETY,
PORCELAINS, PHOTOGRAPH, MICA and
OTHER SHADES.
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES.
Also
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS, VALVES,
and everything in the Steam Fitting Line.
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished ana
cited up with Gas in the most substantial and
elegant manner:
Steam Work for Factories, Mills, &c, prompt
y and faithfully executed all ut prices which
will give satisfaction. mn ST