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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-03

DESICCATED COCOA NUT, delicious
- article for pies, buildings, cakes, &c, PEE
pared from the dried milk and meat of choice
Carthagena Cocoa Nuts, by 81 process, which
retains the aroma and Hutriment, and rendorsL
easily Gigcstblc more hcAlthlul than the green
nut, cheaper and more delicate, for sale by
HOUGH & RAMSAY,
ian No lat. King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-03

4 MISSOURI RUFFIAN KILLED. The Cairo
(IIlinois) Democrat says: s.o.-
Ever since the war, Southeast Missouri has
been infested By gang Of horse thieves, and
desperadocs. Chief among this clan of villains
was Pope Conyers. One by one his confeder-
atcs were killed by citizens whom they had out
ragged The news now reaches US that Conycrs,
the lasG surviving villain, has come to violent
end His forte was horse stealing. -.. &C..
"In the course Of time it happened that
CODyers made & raid upon the wrong stable,
namely, that Of Mr.. Holloway, of New Madrid
county. This gentleman made pursuit, and
shortly after crossing the borders Of Missouri
he found his mules in the possession OF another
person. Of. course he identified and recovered
bis property The neighbors, feeling exasper-
ated, formed pursuing party and started out
After search of day or TWO they passed a
man on the road who was engaged in the cree
ton of aelog hut, but not recognizing him as
the thief, rode on. By extending inquiries
they soon learned that the cabin builder was
Pope Conyers himself. They quietly returned
and called upon him to surrender. His rcvol-
yer was lying upon log several yords distant.
For this he made dash, and to the demand
for a surrender he answered with bullet
Both parties commenced firing, but the pur-
suers, understanding Conyer's method of firing
that he never moved his arm after extending
it threw themselves forward so that his balls
passed over their heads He stood his ground
until his revolver was discharged, then toppled
over and instantly expired. Upon examination
his body was found to contain four balls, either
Of which would have proved fatal. y
A FAITHFUL SENTINEL. 1.-THE Winchester
Times records the following account of the
faithful discharge of duty by Federal soldier
During the year 1864, when the hostile forces
were struggling for the supremacy in and
around Winchester, Mr.--weut to Major
Parsons, provost marshal, and applied for a
safeguard. General Fessenden was called on
to fill the demand, which he did by detailing
for this duty Mr.. John W, Of the Second
New York Cavalry, to whom heissued impera-
tive orders 10 remain until he was relieved by
proper authority W. stood manfully by his
post. The tide of battle surged about him,
but his was charmed life, for he had that
authority which saved him from molestation
by the "rebs" The war closed, but With it
came no order to the sentinel, and faithful to
the trust confded to him, he IS still at the post
of duty! The case has been reported to the
proper authorities, and Mr.. W. will doubtless
soon be excused from further safeguard duty.
That he will be able to draw fullpay up to the
present time has, we learn, heen conceded by
competent military authority.
: In the meantime, Mr.. W. has "wooad and
won daughter of Frederick, and as be is
now on double duty, we suggest that he IS en-
titled to heavy drawback on the treasury. IL -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-03
mar 3-2aWtS

VIkGINIA;--At rules hela in the Clerks
Y Office Of the Circuit Court Of Prince VIII
liam county, en- the % day Of March, 1868,
Francis A. F. Davis, plaintiff, &gains. Clara
McNair and her husband, whose name is un-
known Stephen McNair, Fred. McNair Hen
ry Nc y air, Robert McNalr, Dolph McNair,
George w Brent and Francis } Cannon, Shor-
if Of Prince William county, Sheriff Admir-. OF
John McNair. deceased, def!s: In cNaaccIy-
amended bill.
The object Of this suit is to attach ccrtain
tract of land, lying in Prince William co, Va,
and subject it TO the payment Of 3 note executed
by John Nc Nair to Francis a. +. Davis said
tract Of land having been conveyed by said nc
Nair to George ". Brent to secure the payment
Of said note
The defendants, Clara McNair and her nus
band, whose name is unknown; Stephen Nc
Nair Fred. Mc&air, Henry McNair Robert
McNar and Dolph Nc CHAIR, not having entered
their appearance and given security according
to the act Of Assembly and the rules Of this
Court, and it appearing by affidavit that they
are not residents of this State it is ordered that
the said defendants appear here within one
month after due publication Of this order, and
do what is necessary to protect their interests
in this suit and that Il copy Of this order be
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Gazette, q
newspaper published in the city of Alexandria,
once week for four successive weeks, and post
ed ct the front door Of the Court House OF this
county. 4 c0py-teste
JOHN CAMPER, Clerk
Brort s. Wattlos and Nicol, 7. @
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-03

HENRY COOK respectfully announces 10
has this day taken into partnership ED W AhDJ
F. KELLEY, and the wholesale and retail
DRUG BUSIN ESS will hereafter be cQndHcTi-
Cd under the firm name of COOK & kELhh
The undersigned takes this opportunity 81
returning his sincere thanks-to his numerous
friends for the liberal share of patronage 50
many years extended to him, and respectfully
solicts q continuance Of tho same for the nc"
firm. r,r,>y
jan 1T HEN I GUM
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

THE LEGISLATURE AFTER STEAM BOILER MEN.--Ou1
saddlebag legislators sharp set They know the
steam boiler men as a class have money, and they
are bound to have some OF it, There is bill before
the House, known No. lie, which, though it looks
innocent, is bound to work our steam mill men dirt
This bill provides for the appointment of Inspector
n-chef of steam boilers, with Unlimited powers and
unlimited perqusites. The Picayune says that COM
peten judges assert that the person appointed could
we'll afford to pay into the State treasury $4,000 for
the privilege Of running the machine year, and
then have money enough to retire on. The same jour
nal says the fortunate appontee would be endowed
with greater powers than the Great Mogul and every
unfortunate owner Of steam engine would be com
PEELED to humbly inquire to bis pleasure with
gard to his boiler. The bill requires thatycu must
get just what he commands and the first thing would
be of course new boiler or boilers new gnages and
other traps not forgetting that locked safety valve
which he would sell you at moderate prices Is there
not some way to stop these "cussed thieves from
stealing everything the land? The expression "forty
thieves, must give place to the Louisiana Legisla-
ture" when wishes to express the quintessence Of
thieVery.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

PERsoNAL.-Last Friday we had the pleasure of
call from Mr. e. Conquest Clarke, of the New Yorl
Herald. He is travelling through our State for the
purpose of seeing the condition of our people anc
learning from actual observation, the political cond
ton ofthe country. The enterprising propretors Of
the Herald have agents travelling in all the States of the
Upion for similar purpose, and it is thought that
the Heralds sudden "swing around the circle" was Ia
great caused by the reports of these sharp
shrewd, observing men,. Faom a short conversation
with Mr. Clarke we are inclined to think that the
Herald is well served in Mr.. Clarke as well informed
competent, and energetic agent.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09
GEN REYNOLDS MILITARY RULE.-The Austin State

Gen. REYNOLDS MILITARY RULE.-The Austin State
Gazette understands Gen. Reynolds position and in
tentions military ruler Of Texas be as follows;
As military officer, he takes the law as he finds it,
and holds it his duty to executei it, This he will do,
independent OF party, governed alone by his sense
military obligation, and what is best for the good OF
tie State. He believes that there is much crime in
Texas going unpublished from failure of TIE civil au.
thoiities to execute the laws and hence he is called
upon to act himself under the power given him by the
reconstruction acts. There are Radical Judges and
District Attorneys representing him that they can
net carry out the laws Others, ike them high in Of
fee and without, have furnished testimony the same
effect in consequence, the General thinks military
courts necessary and asked Gen. Buchanan for one
which was granted. 1t is not yet organised the mem
bers not having. all assembled but when completed
Will have power to sit in different Places when re-
CURED, and the District Attorney OF the District viii
be called upon to attend its sessions and give his aid
Opposed, on general principles, to these courts in
times OF peace, Gen. Reynolds will not resort to them
except in cases Of extr necessity Minor offeuses
will be left for the civil courts.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

AN EDITOR DEAD.-The New Orleans Times of the
goth comes to draped in mourning for the death o.
Mr.. W. II. C. King its editor-in-ohlef. He died al
Pass Christian the 9th ult, from eancerous eec
ton. Mr. King was native of Pennsylvania, and was
nearly fOrtyfve years of age at his death. He was
printer by trade, and at different times bad worked in
the principal newspaper Offices ofNew Orleans. He
took charge Of the Times Office in 1864 and by his
ergy, industry, and good management, made it the
leading paper Of the South He leaves wife and
several children. His conferrees in New Orleans pay
him well merted tribute of respect in their well
written obituaries
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

Sea, Nashville dispatch Of the 25th uIt
says: In the Legislature the Military Committee have
submitted their report which is accompanied by q
militia bill. The latter is substantially the same as
that introduced by Col Thornbary ten days since
giving the Governor unlimited power in the way Of
calling out troops declaring martial law and com pei
ling counties where militia may be quartered to pay
the expenses incurred. The bill is on it's third read
ing in the House. s- 5s.a@ .. .ar-r,-
The minority report also submitted declaring
that the General Government had proered Federal
troops in case any were needed it would be not only
unnecessary but wrong to pat partisan militia in the
field. ..+.- --,-. 49,
The report met with rough reception, and after q
heated discussion the House. by vote of Il to 10,
refused to even allow It to be printed
During the debate it was plainly intimated by some
of the extreme Radicals that Federal troops could not
be trusted to act in the interest of the party in power
The bill will probably be law by next Saturday and
the militia will be placed in the field promptly there
after:
Two large boxes farms and ammunition were sent
from this city last evening to Franklin. They were
forwarded by Radicals. @ "a
NASHVILLE, August 25.--The lower House Of the
Legislature passed the military bill to-day. It will
probably fail in the Senate.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

AFTER TIE TELEGRAPH MAs.-We are after the
agent of the press association at Washington, for with
holding from US dispatches which we pay for. W.
have reference in particular to the returns of the Yer
mont election which up to this time have failed tx
come to hand by telegraph. Why this failure, Mr.
Barr? Did you think the news was too unfarorable
for Us to publish? IF go, it vast deal Of pre-
sumption on your part for which we donot thank you
We claim the unrtserved right to have little some
thing to say about what to publish or not te
p0blish. We publicly accuse him of suppressing i'm
porant information, and would like very much to
him clear his skirts.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

PULLING WooL.-A Washington dispatch of the 22d
says the dispute between Secretary McCulloeh and
Commissioner Rollins, over the many desirable yacan-
eses to be fled in the Internal Revenue Department
10 thought BY knowing ones to be for the purpose of
closing the eye of the public, and making show of
requiring something more than adhesion to the Radi
zeal party as condition precedent to appointment.
These two worthless it is said, have good secret un
Outstanding between themselves and are only endeay
ofihg to get up cheap reputation for closely scrn
a's'hs everything pertaining to their official duty
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

HERE IS A CHANeE.-Couutry merchants and Others
in search of their fall supply goods, matter what
description, would do we'll to call upon that old and re
abe house, E. B. Jacobs, whoare in receipt of large
@hipments from the West and North. To state that
hey in receipt of their fall and winter stock is all
that is required at our hands, for all who know any
Thing about the house. know once that they fully
prepared fill all orders for every description of dry
groods groceries, notions, liquors, hardware &c. The
senior member of the firm is now id Europe, and
another member in the West purchasing goods while
Julius, the junior member of the firm is running the
machine Texas street. The sales of this house for
the month Of July amounted $4,000; for the month
August $4,000, and if the trade for the balance of
September holds out as well as it commenced, the
sales will reach $50 900 for the month. Give them
call and examine the thousand pieces of dark prints
which they have lust received.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

THE RADICALS GETTING Discrimination the man
ner Of the Radicals tits evident that they getting
desperate. Washington letter writer under date of
the ed ult, says no stronger evidence of the des
peration of the Radicals is needed than their attempt
to tamper with the Southern eiectoralvotes The
pet baggers urging the Georgia Legislature to
choose electors for the President but private advees
from reliable say the Legislature will refuse.
Other dsreputable politicians of the class have
appealed to Gov. Smith, of Alabama, to call an extra
session Of the Legislature to put through enactment
continue the carpet baggers in Congress for another
term. This is to forestaI election by the people,
who will return entire Democratic delegation. 1t
is understood that Smith declines making tool of
himself for such base uses. Some Radicals have
suggested the proprety Of the Northern States with
Republican Legislatures, which are now regarded as
doubtful electing electors by their legislatures It's
of course a silly idea
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

last evening thrown into quite of excitement by
shooting ARRAY between two colored men, one Pnck
neJ Pinchbaek and the other Morgan. The shooting
sud was den and without apparent provocaon, and
suited in horgans receiving slghttesf wound in the
face A difficulty of long standing is said to have been
the cause the shooting but exactly what the difficulty
was remains as yet mystery It is known that Pinch
back, who is now member of the Senate, sent to
the Workhouse in 1862, for two years, and it is be-
Iieved the trouble grew of that fact Both parties
were arrested and assigned comfortable quarters at
the First District station Pinchback will, however
probably manage to be released in time to roll
call among his peers in the Senate chamber to-day.
Alas to what depth has Louisiana fallen 4szsss
IS 8 New Orleans -Pieayune, I'd,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

1t gave us much pleasure to receive call from Mr
O. Richardson who is travelling through the coun
try, acting agent for the New Orleans Picayune and
Galveston News, two of the best papers published in
the South We found Mr.. Richardson pleasant and
agreeable gentleman, and one who, we think, would
take well with the people He left for Texas last Sat
ur6sv
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

THE SEPTEMBER SEss1oN.-A Washington dispatch Of
the 25h says the September session seems to be abou
given over Letters from Radical members at home
generally oppose it. and it would hardly be possible
get quorum together, unless the Radicals in the
South precipitate instruction, as the carpet-bag
gers would evidently like TO do.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

Mr.. Reiersen, of the firm of Reiersen Gragard, Of
this city, has just returned from business trip North
goods, notions, Western produce &c, &C., ever be-
fore purchased by that firm. These goods arriving
BY every steamer and thrown upon the market at the
very lowest prices. Country merchants in search Of
and fresh goods would do well to call on Messrs
Reiersen 3 Geagard, No Il Texas street.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

Grand DEMOCRATIC BARBECUE AT MARsHALL.-By 8
resolution of the Young Mems Conservative Club OF
Harrison county, Texas at its last meeting the vari
Democratic clubs of Caddo parish La, and Marion
county, Texas, invited to attend the Democratic
barbecue at Marshall on the 18th of September. Ar
engagements have been made with the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company for transportation at half price for
the round trim
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

For BossTER PARlsH.--On the 18th ult., Mr.. Wren,
Of Bosser parish introduced into the House Of Repre-
sentaves an act authorsng the closing up Of Benoit
Bayou, in Bossier parish. The closing up this Bayou
will reclaim large body Of bottom lands lying between
Red river and Red bayou, in Bosser parish.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

iDAHo fioNE DEMocRATIc,-A Washington dispatch
OF the 2Sd u says the territory of Idaho has gone
Democratic. Shaffer, Democrat, elected to Con-
gress BY nearly nine hundred majority. The whole
country west of the Rocky Mountaing is said to be
Wild for Seymour and Blair. The Democratic major
ty in Idaho in 1866 nearly five hundred and since
then the population of the territory has been rather
on the increase
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

GFs. O. O. HoWARp IN New 0RLEANs.-The New
Orleans papers Of the 9th us, note the arrival in
that city Gen. O. O. Howard, the great King Bee OF
the Ffeedmen's Bureau His presence did not oeea-
sion any enthusiasm whatever. He was received on
the leyee by procession of ten eoored boys led by
fife and drum, and escorted to his quarters II is re-
ported that the great man bit his lip and endured the
farce as best be could,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

Commemorative stated few days ago on what
believed to be good authority that Judge E. r. Du-
re of the United States District Court for this State
had been arrested in New York recently, at the 10
stance of individual in Boston, who had been ag-
greyed By his official conduct Since that time we
respectable circles here, Incorrect The circum-
stance supposed to have taken place this summer,
which gave rise to the report occurred year ago and
it nereya suit for damages, the Judge being held
to answer in New York Our informant was mised,
and misled us, which we regret exceedingly Nopo-
litieal personal anmosity would induce us to mis-
state any fact of this kind knowingly. 4a- 49,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

DEXTER AsToNIsHEs EvERYRoDY.-The New. York
Spirit Of the Times says DexeFs troting quarter of
mile in thirty seconds creates sensation in sporting
circles. His trainer is confident that Dexter will do
mile in 2l2 before the end of autumn tt reported
that Bonner has Just declined 100000 for the horse
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

CRoPs IN ALABAHA-The Mobile Register d y
24th alt., publishes the following extract from sa
written by a gentleman in Greene county just @'f
pretty extensive tour through the interior coa5ss
the State
- - You may tell it to the commission merchants ~
publish it in the newspapers that the eot7en g'5s
failure. Really, I do not think ooe-ttiE4 Oh =
will be saved. / wrote you that tonGJ tfe C.IS
Hale, Dallas and Perry very sorry; but ths oa.
expresses it. Ia some farms the caterpillar SS"5..
everything green, aud the bell worm is tskiES 4.
top crop, sotlat nothing is left hut very '0@,.
tom crop. went out in my farm to ser WIZ" st
worm was doing for me, and touad a@i0, sr
square fared open, and, On looking al 7, ".
pierced with a rouud hole, TAis is sud 10 'S~'
is true, and no mistake, ,,4
z 8 In many places the corn Was cut ct ty Lux
In Iatladega the crops, both o. cora All ~ NJ
better than saw anywhere else in all my ts''" :
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

PoLITIoAL.-The New York Herald, of. the Gath ult
says the Democrats have commenced the campaign
with vigor. They naturally, from their position
the attacking party and have beth better choice Of
materials and aswder field for operations. The Re.
pubicans acting the defensive and exhibit less
energy and enthusiasm. II is said, however, that
when the campaign is drawing to aa end and the Dem
ocrats have expended most of theirfre the Republi-
cans will make extraordinary effort that they have
more of the snews of war; and that they will raise and
spend vast sums Of money to win the election. But
thus far the Democrats have most confidence while the
Republicans evidently are in doubt aud state Of ire
pidaton. The earnestappeals Of the Radical organs
show this to be the condition Of their party. -
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

ELECTION IN CoNcoRDIA PARIsH-On Tuesday of
last week. election held in Concordia parish for
State Senator, in place Of Harris who was elected to
Congress- which resulted in five wards in majority
OF thirteen hundred votes for the Radical candidate
Edwards the conservative candidate only received eight
votes. That's "loil "parish.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09
The BREAK IN THE ATLANTIC CABLE.-The London

The BREAK IN THE ATLANTIC C4BLE.-The Londo,
Star, of the sth instant noticing the injury to the At
lantic cable, says:
On Monday night Mr.. Woughby Smith, the emf
nent electrician started for Valenta, in pursuance
instructions from the joint committee of the Atlantic
and Anglo.American Telegraph Companies. He was
followed on Tuesday morning by Mr.. Latiner Clark
who will verify his tests which at present show that
the fault lies at about eighty miles Newfoundland
in water not exceeding, if it reaches, one hundred
fathoms in depth and that the interruption ofcommu-
nication is SO complete as to putt almost beyond
doubt that the injury has been caused BY the ground
ing of an iceberg. Communication will, it is expected,
be restored in less than month, but meanwhile the
other cable is equal to the work required of iI'
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

GRANT BECOMING UNMANAGEAE1E.-The Washing.
ton correspondent Of the Louisville Journal under
date Of the 22d, says "the fact that there is some
foundation for the rulnor of Grants withdrawal from
The Presidential is proved by the vehemence with
which it is denied by the Radical organs hereabouts
1t is well known that when the matter was first sug-
gested Grant did not receive it with favor, knowing
his unftness for the position and the terrible excoris
tons and ventilaons he has received at the hands of
the Democratic press have made it necessary to bring
strong pressure to bear to keep him on the track
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-09

4 meeting for the organization of Seymour and
Blair Club will be held this evening at IT o'clock, at
the Glee Club Room. All those who have signed their
names to the list, left with Mr. G. A. Bourguin,
particularly requested to be present