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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-27
Common CounciEe

At regular meeting Of the Common Ooun-
ell. held May 26th, 1863 there were present =
J. B. Smoot, esq, President; Messrs Martin,
Reed, Neale, Stein, Mckenzie, Baker, Moran,
Turner, Moore Arnold, Harmon and Shirley.
MIR Baker, Chairman Of the Committee on
Streets, reported faYorably onthe petitions OF
J. &. Phillips, Jesse Il. SHERWOOD. Sarah ..
Churchmen and Reuben ingalls,, which reports
were adopted, ..s..s h.. .a ~"aaE ...
-, a remonstrance against the removal OF o
frame tenement, complained OF ny the !ASt
named, was received from Michael Fannon,the
owner thereofand proposition torefer the mat
ter to the Corporation Attorney rot adopted:
a bill of J. Il. Watkins q Co., for mest 19r-
nished the Aims House, was ordered to pc paid.
Petition Of Mrs e. j. Brooks to construct q
frame dwelling on the lot southeast corner OF
Washington and Prince streets, was granted.
Petition of L, L. Loving for CERTAIN repairs
on Royal street, in front of his dwelling WaS re-
ceiyed. and repairs ordered under direction OF
the Superintendent of Ponce.
Messrs. Martin and Baker were appointed Q
special committee to attend to repairs required
on Union street. -uZ-.r.E
cd proxies to represent tho Corporation in the
meeting of the 2leXapdria Canal Company, to
be held on the 4th Of June proxlmo.
Mr. Mckenzie. Chairman Of the COmmltto on
Finance reported tho Salary Bill for 1868,
The following arc its provisions; a---.,.,.
Mayor--Eight hundred dollars, and three
per cant on licenses, &c.
Auditol-Six hundred dollars.
CORPORATION Attorney-Fifty dollars.
Supt. of Gas-Eight hundred dollars.
Supt. of Police-Six hundred dollars.
Clerk of the Market-Four hundred dollars,
and three per cent on rents = d.
Gauger of Casks and Liquor Inspcctor-Icn
per cent to be paid into the treasury.
Collectors Of Taxes ofNorthern and Southern
I Districts-Two and half per cent in current
funds for all money deposited.
Chief Engineer Fire Dept: Fifty dollars.
Each Assessor-One hundred and fifty dolls
Supt. Night Watch-Four hundred and fifty
dollars. ..'
Each Watchman-Onc dollar and twenty
FIVE cents per night. :,
Keeper of Aims House-Four hundred dolls.
. Clerk Board of Aldermen-Two hundred dolls.
Clerk Of Council-Five hundred dollars.
Messenger Of Common Councll-Two hundred
dollars -. .--.-- ,
Messenger Board of Aldermen-One hundred
dollars. ,...... . ..s. 49,.
dollars. s.--.., 49,
Each Police ngtabe--Three hundr ed dolls.
Keeper Of Town Clock-Seventy- five dollars
Treasurer of Corporation Fifty dollars.
The Council then adjourned.
Teste: o. G. WHITTLESEY, Clerk.
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rro1n aontEn GaroIina.
from the Baltimore Gazette.

4 We. are permitted toeopythe foleWingletter
from, q very RelLkuoRn and prominent gentle
man ia South Carolina. The whole letter is
suggestive, aud we publish.it without comment;
81 have thought of writing to you for some
time past but have put it off as every thing
was SO depressed here, hoping to have some
change fer the better. Our country is crushed
worse than you can. imagine. Last year we
haa. good crops, but. The heavy. taxation apd
low prices kept Us down In utter poverty. Ihls
wear taxation Is put upon us by order OF the
military commander alone. together with the
recent negro Convention. It is perfectly eIor-
nous: he. members of this Convention alto;
getherq paid only $500: il their taxation, ;, and
one Of their members paid more than hati OF
this amount, and yet they, taxed the property
holders of the State to raise forthwith $4,000
to pay the expenses alone OF the Convention,
taking themselves 81 per diem and 20 cents
mileage, when no white Convention IN TINS
State or white Legislature ever took but ". 9V
per diem before. So too, now they have 'elect-
ed a large majority to the Legislature negroes,
and Secretary of State Negro and head OF the
Rreednien's Bureau in this State as Governor
Of the State. Can our degradation be lower ?
IF the Democrats do not succeed IN November
and reverse the Government Of this country,
we have no alternative left but to abandon our
countryand seek an humble livelihood elsewhere.
T hardly know where to 60, but would prefer
living near Baltimore If 1 could save enough to
!. live there in an extremely humble way. 7 GU
are near Washington, and can give me more
authentic account of how things stand there
than any one whom Team write to-. BE SO good
as to let me know what are the real prospects.
Is there any prospect Of change being made
in the Government Of the country? Are the
Radicals fixed permanently? Please let me
know, for if they are, then we must all prepare
| to move, aud give this State up to be q black
province and to St. Domingo ruin and desola-
; 4. - a r
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A pawnbrokcr OF New York has informed q
journalist of that city that heswould be utterly
astonished If he knew the number Of rich,
fashionable, and elegant ladies who patronl2ed
his store. He explained his way OF doing
business. It is to buy jewclry, or laces or
shawls, as the case may be, at low figure, re-
tuning to the lady an agreement to sell the ar
ticles to her on a certain day, at largely en-
HANGED price The inference is that the ma
irons and bellies of the metropolis are no longer
entirely dependent upon their husbands and
fathers for pin money. ..u ... ...-aa "ss ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-27

When certain New York banker drives
from the boat at Staten Island to his handsome
country seat, and arrives at the porter lodge,
out jumps a little Tiger as ajuVenie groom
is called cuckoo opens the gate, and
stands like an automaton figure with one fin
ger at the rim of his hat, until the carriage is
driven through. Outside of the gate stands a
crowd of ragged children, who daily stand with
open eyes and mouth admiring this edifying
performance. Thsi called living in ''style. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-27

, FREDERICKSBURG CORPORATION Taxes FOR
lS69.-The Poll tax is increased from 81 last
year to .$3-on Real Estate and Personal Pro
perty from Scots last year to 81 rs on, the 500
worth. Merchants this year. pay "a, the
amount of State tax All other subjects OF
taxation l-2 of what the State charges. But
only 70 taxes could be paid In coupons last
wear, while 2-3 can be paid this year. And five
per cent sill be deducted on all taxes paid on
or before August 18th and three perrcent1on
all paid before September 18TH fecler'cES-
bnrn Ne1rs ..aEszs s..s-.g
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MIR. Stanton 1Retires. ci-.J.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

!. f., WASHINGTON City, May 26, 1868.
,gS1R:l The resolution of the Senate of the
United States of the 21st Of February last, de-
claring that the President t'has no power to
remove the Secretary of War, and designate
ofhcejad lnterma, = having this day failed to be
supported by two-t thirds of the Senate present
and voting on the articles ofimpeachment pre-
fsrred against you by the House of Represen-
tatiYes, have relinquished charge Of the War
and have left the same, and the
books, archives, papers aud property in my
custody as Secretary of War, in care of Brevet
Major General Townsend, the senior Assistant
Adjutant General, subject TO your direction
'I 49, EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary Of War
To the PRESIDENT. III! ~ - ~
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NE VS. or THE DAK :.
'7o shouv, tho very age and 6odyof The Tines

IA II sta:qslan, 4g.i,3--- - on. a.is1Hoa,,
faIn the Presbyterian General Assembly at
Albany, NewaY ork, on Monday report on
freedmen was submitted, which shows that Of
one hundred and sixty-fve missionaries one
hundred and tenare negroes. Joseph Williams,
a colored man, who has been preacher 10
slavery and freedom for thirty years, ADDRESS
ed the Assembly N9 ny reaues6: 4.o ne
Gen. Miles, ASSISTANT commissioner o. ~, sne
Freedmen's Bureau Of NORTH CaroAna' a. rev
days since issued o circular drawing the atten-
ton of the eoored :people!to the advantages to
be derived from the freedmen Savings b Dan
Incorporated under an act OF congress .'-'
Special Commissioner Wells with the sub
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-27

REMAEKs.--Th market this morning con-
tinued quiet, with improved offerings Flour
is nominaly unchanged. Wheat quiet, with
sales of common white at $780, and poor red at
$50; good and prime would command higher
figures Corn is quiet and prices without
change; offerings of 1900 bushels mixed, 200
bushels white and some small lots yellow sales
of mixed altos, white 109; no sales of yellow
reported. Bye in fair request, withsales at 1856
Sales of Oats at 81, Butter quiet; Bacon I'M
changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-27

EPISCOPAL H1au CHURCH.-The "Catholic
World says quite a party in the Episcopal
Church favors auricular confession: that its
ministers are anxious to set up confesslonas i;
that1Dr. Dix, Of Trinity Church, New York,
has number of penitents, end is very popu-
lar confessor with high classes that his posi-
ton as spiritual director at Sister St. Mary S
is notorious. II. -l.r.r .E..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-27

TRIAL OF Mr.. DAVIS To-day week, Wed
nesday, the Sd of June, has been set as the
day on which tie case Of Mr.. Davis will be
called for trial.
Chief Justice Chase is expected to be pres
ent. He says that as soon as the impeReh-
ment court adjourns he will come to Richmond
and enter upon the trial -Rach. EnQ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-27

BANK DECISION. the Circuit court this
morning, Judge Critcher delivered his opinion
in the cases-Farmers' Bank Of Virginia vs.
Hoomes and others, and Farmers Bank of
Virginia vs. Temple and others. The gist of
the decision is that. debtors to the Farmers
Bank can pay their debts to the Bank with
since the Banks assignment Of its assets to
Trustees. Ne1US.
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i
2 A TRUE SNAKE .SToRY.-Ons Monday, the
18th inst, as a vehicle which was conveying
several persons was descending the Eastern
slope Of the Western Allegheny, one Of the
passengers remarked odd you see that big
snake wrapped around tree ?" The vehicle
was stopped and the passengers went back to
see the snake They found it on an embanE,
ment about six feet high: Its tail was wrap
ped entirely around one tree about four inches
in diameter, with its body partially around
another of about the same size. 10 the sur
prise of the passengers they found that another
snake of darker color and larger size vas at
tached to that one at the head, and was lying
perfectly straight with the exception of about
six inches Of the tail which was hooked to a
shrub about an inch in diameter. They i'm
mediately came to the conclusion that the
snakes were in deadly combat, and that they
had each other firmly seized by the head 1t
was observed that the larger snake was trying
seemingly to mend its hold upon the other,
which made but little exertion, seeming to rely
upon the advantage it had in being wrapped
around the trees SO securely When one OF
the party disengaged it from the trees by push
ing it with stick, the larger snake immedia-
tely turned it over several times. as if trying to
break the neck of It's antagonist Ii this way
they rolled down the embankment into the
ditch beside the road. They were firmly tas
tened and but one head could be seen, that of
the larger snake. With stick, we priced them
apart, when it was discovered that a large frog
was the subject of contest. The smaller snake
had swallowed as much as the hind legs, and
the larger had swallowed the other portion,
and as the smaller snake would not let 60 its
hold on the frog, the larger one was about to
swallow not only the frog but the other snake
which was not much less thanitself-one being
between three and four feet in length and the
other about four feet.-Stauaton Spectator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-27

EARLY WHEAT.-The Columbus (Ga. Sun
says that the farmers are already harvesting
their wheat in that State, On Monday Of last
week its reporter went out to see reaper at
work. The same paper says that while the
Southern wheat is good, the Northern wheat
4soWed in Georgia lis not worth a;dime. "rs7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-27

The PROPOSED CONSTITUTION. -Occasion-
ally you hear SONS timid man suggest. IF
we do not take this they may put something
worse on us" Well-let them put tsome
thing worse on usl a., s's>llz liz a"ea,a
What else can they put on us2 They can
put us to the sword, and is that any worse ? It
is better, if We s. ould have to continue any
long time under such5a state of things as will
exist when the proposed Constitution goes in
to oneration. Charlottesville Chronicle. -ag
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@> There will be special meeting of the
Relief Hook and Ladder Comply. on Thursday
evening, May %, at 8 O. clock. It is hoped that
every member will be present
) By, order of the President: fTlH a.
my 27-2t G. EDWIN ENTWIsLE, Sec.
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MARRIED.

On the Goth Of May, by the Rev. Mr. Wheel
er, Mr.. JOHN T. WOODS, formerly of Phla-
andria, Va.-[Philadelphia and Fredericks-
burg papers please eopy.I
In Winchester, on the Goth instant, by Rev.
Norval Wilson, Mr.. VIM. G. RUSSELL. Jr..
to Miss ALICE WILSON, daughter of the OFF,
ciating minister. all Of Winchester. /
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Mr.. Burhngame's Chinese party, it is said,
araehiefyremarkable, for their amount OF ''ug-
gagep They have brought over and carry
about sJ With them, three hundred trunks vi
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The Charlottesville Chronicle ss'istopposed on
several grounds to the political discussions
between speakers ION opposite sides,a now SO
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CONGRESS.

In the Senate, yesterday, after the Impcach-
ment trial was concluded, personal explanations
were made by Senators Wiley johnson, Van
Wrinkle and Fessenden in relation to rumors
that had obtained currency during the trial
that Uhiet Justice Chase had, endeavored to
Influence them in the verdict, and had consult
ed with them in relation to the formation OF a
new party. They all fatty denied these ru-,
mors, and Senator Fessenden added to his de-
NAL that he was in favor Of the election ot=Gep.
Grant. .' ~. 49, -s''
In the House of Representatives, after the
return of the House from The Senate Chamber,
Mr.. Boutwell, submitted resolution to conhne
the witness, (Woolley,) in the Capitol until he
should purge himself of his contempt by an
sweriDg such proper questions as theyshould put
Before the vote was taken on Mr.. Boutwells
resolution, Woolley obtained permission to
make an explanations He wished any cues
ton to be submitted to the House, and he
would abide by its decision, and answer any
question it should decide to be proper one
Mr. Boutwell, said the powers Of committees
would be worthless If witnesses could demand
to be- brought into the House and have every
question decided there. The previous question
was then ordered, and the resolution was adopt
ed-yeas 95, nays %. Wooley was then i'm
meliately taken in custody and removed to a
room in the lower, part Of the Capitol, where
he will remain in confinement until released by
the House. After his committal he filed an
other paper, asserting that he was now ready
to appear and answer such proper questions as
may be put to him by the Managers, and re-
newing his assertion that he had not been con-
nected with any combinations to use corrupt
influences, and that no money held or owned
by him had been used ia connection with the
impeachment trial. E.~ ~ 5.n
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It is said that it is found the cold weather.
this spring has considerably Injured the peach
crop stilI,we hope to see q good supply, not
Withstanding the doubts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-27

Queen Victoria held a drawing room in
London, on the. 18th instant, in person.. The
American embassy was i, not represented, but
olir. George Peabody was presented to her Ma
jesty in the diplomatic circle as "a distinguish
ed American citizen by Lord Stanley, Secre-
tary of State for Foreign Affairs.
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D1ssolLL.Ugr1oN OF ooF5A Al: .RLR.
The undersigned, heretofore conducting the
lumber business, trading under the firm name
of SMOOT UHLER & CO., is this day dis:oi-
yed by mutual consent.
All persons indebted to said firm will please
make prompt payment to either ftho partners,
who are hereby Authoriz to use the name Of
said firm in settlement Of the same.
.... GEORGE Il. SMOOT.
r.. ..## .... 2. &. UHLER.
.. .... j. II. D. SM0OT.
nv. l9-lm ALLEGHANY SM0OT
YEYHE subscriber having commenced the lum-
4 Der business st the old stand Of Smoot, ChleT
= Co, No. q, north Union St., hopes, by strict
attention to business, to receive liberal share
of patronage. There will be kept constantly on
hand LUMBER Of every description, SHIN
Giles, LATHS, LIME, Hydraulic Cement,
Calcined Plaster, Nails, &c, which he offers at
nv 19-1m J.H. D. SM0OT
4 NDEW GOES .-.
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
a superior Fertilizer for ....
CORN AND POTATOES.
Each bags contains $50 lbs.
Price $50 per ton. For sale by
HERBERT BRYANT.
Manufacturers Agent for above Phosphate,
.. Dealer in . .
AGRICULTURAL IMPLHM TENTS and
MACHINERY, SEEDS, &c,
No %, King street, Alexandria, va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-27

The Washington Chronicle congratulates it.
self that, to the last, Mr.. Stanton signed him,
self Secretary Of War, and that his letter is not
'resignation!" What is-it then! A 1.:.sback-:
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PRINCE STREET.

E. e G L a Z K S ON
MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN.
..... .r PLAIN Fanny AND
JAPANNED TIN WARE, SHEET IRON.
.n9.. WARE, STOVES, FURNACES,
RANGES, REFRIGERATORS, AND
MEAT SAFES,
together with general assortment Of HOUSE
KEEPING ARTICLES. Also, Roofing, Gut,
tering and Spouting done in the city and coun-
market price and on the most reasonable terms.
I would also recommend the OLD D0MIN
ION RETRO ORATOR, Of my Own manufac-
ture, which is superior in style and convenience
to any other offered to the public.
d. Also, STONE JAR WATER COOLERS, I'LL
of which offer to the trade at great induce.
rnents. .-.--..- .-- 80 ----- - my ll-3m
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It will be seen that Mr. Stanton sticks no
longer. He drops off like u stamp badly past
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The hop Gu lture has been comneaeed neal
FredericksburgS segenkgeytlem1enn- have fin;
ished planting the roots and SSMr. BeardsleS
will have twenty. five acres under cultivation.
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Mr.. Geo. Wilkes Esprit of the Times) the
gentleman ("who INDUCES in q sporting pa
per- of the number Of the. "''whippers in who
have been lounging, about Washington, goes
home with the biggest kind of flea in his
or y ..-.,.... r..-tL1-l...E 81 ....5 - -
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= MI. Joseph Segar has written a-4ettef &c
clining to announce himself as candidate for
Congress in the First District Of Va. he re-
fcrs to the "carpetsbsggersn"ga eleventh hour
men and vagrant adventurers. y
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STOVES, TINWARE, &c.
NOTICE TO ALL WROM IT MAY On
In Germ.

those persons who, by the ravages of the late
war, have lost all they possessed, and who fnS
it ahard matter to supply themselves with tbo
necessaries and comforts Of life. anything in
my line Of business at 10 per cent less than thu
usual price. Let all those who may ey saiI
themselves Of this, act in good faith. and I viii
= ! EN0CH- CRIMES 43, King At
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Its said that Texas is excluded, for the pre-
sent, from any share 10 the Peabody education
al fund. The reasons are notsgiven. DR.. Sears
says he would be glad to see the wants Of Texas
snnnIied. srao.ac. ...l.t., -. 80 ~. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-27

Many persons called upea The resident yes
terday, and congratulated him upon the result
of the Impeachment trial ! TT ,said that .
"serenade' is preposed some night this week.
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DIED.

On Tuesday, the 26th of May, 1863 in the Goth
year of his age, JAMES DUDLEY. 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-27

The Washington Chronicle is now turning its
attention to.'spoliticaF decentralization through
the influence of rebel ewomen" and is partic-
nlarly scaudalized at The Southern sympa-
Thy" shown. by ladies in Washington. e de-
,elaresa that these "Copperhead' women, are
i'll the tina insduously undermining the faith
of the wivestand daughters Of truly lo-il men
and ipjuriously affecting public sentiments =
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ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

Thscommittee of arrangements for the Ger
man sscheutzsnfest ID New York have agreed,
upon The programme fora grand pageant sup
Srior to anything ever seen in that city. The
festival II commence Oh Junes 81 ands con-
clude July 6, and Jones's Wood IS the scene Of
the displav.
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I EN0CH GRIMES 43, King St,
.ALSO- KERP THEsVRRY- BESN C0nr

yT4ALSO KEEP THEsVRRY- BEST COOK.
/. ING STOVES that are made. Also, the
celebrated EXCELSIOR 1%EFRIGERAf0PRs
the best in 1u8e Timed Safes, Tin Ware n
abundance, wholesale and retail. also have
CREAM .FRERZEES. to which invite the
attention Of my numerous friends. l cordisiIV
invite al persons coming to town to call on m
and examine for themselves. l guarantee ali
sell and what I say .........
Roofing and Spoutng, in town or coupt,v
promptly attended to- ENOCH CRIMES
my l4.tf ---------.---- 45, King street
MTOTICE.--If any lady or gentleman wsbc.
IN to purchase No. / REFRIGERATOR
let Thorn get the EXCELSI0R They are en-
an ice house only not quite as big
Il will warrant them to give entire satisfaction
1 respectfully ask 8 call from one and all.
my "a ENOCH GRIMES, % King st.
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