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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-10

CROSSES, welcome vegetable in the early
spring, to many, were in market, this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-10

BALTIMORE MARKET, March O. GRAIN
Corn was very active this morning, and to &C
better in price than on Saturday. Wheat was
also'in good demand and firm. Sales comprise
1901 bushels good 10 prime Pennsylvania red
at 25Oa255a2e0; 250 bushels choice Virginia dc.
at 1885, and 1000 white at 240 for common, 26Oa
ESQ for fair to good, and 290 for prime. Oats
were firm, some $500 bushels selling from 20 tc
84c, and we note sales Of $50 bushels Rye al
l75a1S0
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MARYLAND HAMS-Tw" more lierces or
WI thcsa superior ougar-cured Hams, re-
ceived and for sale by
: fab II AVERY s. DAVIDSON.
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mar 9-oOts
.HERIFFS SALE.

SHERlFFS SALE. ...s-
By virtue of warrant of distress for rent,
against Edwar May, in favor of First National
Bank, and to me directed, | shall sell, for cash,
10 the highest bidder, on the premises, at Lib
erty Hall, OF FRIDAY, the 18th instant, a. !
o'clock q. m, precisely, lot of STAN DAHL
MEAS RES, BINS, new and old two bushol
SACKS, &c. &c, seized to satisfy said writ.
NH g. eo5tif JAS, NJ. STEUART, Sheriff
OOMMIs5IoNERS' SALE OF YALUA.
u BILE LAND IN FAIRFAX COUNTY,
By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, rendered at its November
term, 1867, of said Court, in the suit Of Barnes
Administ ator VS.. j. II. Barnes, &C., the UNI
dersigned, Commissioners, named in said decree,
will, on the 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 1868, that
being the first day of the County Court, offer,
said county, a TRACT OF LAND, containing
19l acres This land is the farm lately occupied
by Mrs Sarah Barnes, being the same assigned
her as dover in the division of her husbands,
the late John Barnes, real estate. It has there
on q comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, f.ssk
with the usual outbuildings, an abundance EzlIa
Of wood, excellent water, under good state OF
cultivation, and lies about one mile from the
o. s. A. II. r., and II miles from Fairfax Sta
ton, and about the same from Sangster's. This
larm is valuable, and offers great inducements
to persons DESTROYS to invest in real estate, be-
ing the most productive farm IN that nelghbor-
hood.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by the
Court :-One-fourth of the purchase money in
hand, liable to be forfeited, and tho land rosold
at the risk Of the purchaser, should he fail to
complete his purchase, upon confirmation by
the Court; the residue in three equal payments
at six twelve and eighteen II onths, with inter
est from the day of sale, to be secured by the
notes Of the purchaser, and a retention of the
title until the last payment is made. Cost OF
conveyance and stamps at the expense of the
purchaser. M: D. ia -.
THOS. MOORE.
Commissioners Of Sale.
Fol fay county, feb Il -2aW4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-10

SPRING continues-the suns rays warm, and
the air balmy, this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-10

A special dispatch from New York, yestor-
day, to the Baltimore Gazette, says: This has
been one of the most exciting days on Wall ST.
since April, 1864, and the remarkable feature
has been that the excitement has been created
in one stock, namely, Erie. The dealings in ii
have simply been enormous, and its fluctuations
have been Of the wi dest description Am ountine
in tho aggregate to more than 30 per cent. II
is estimated that 500, 900 shares of this stock
have changed hands to dag or in other words
the tra sactions in It have amounted 20 more
than twice its entire capital
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-10
Gold.
MARINE List,

NEW YORK, March l0-Gold to-day 14Os.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-10

TOUGERA'S COMPOUND IODINISED
COD LIVER OIL-The safest, speediest
and mot effective preparation for Bronchitis
Consumption, Chronic rheumatism, Govt,
Ricketts, General Debility, Scrofulous Diseases
of the skin and The eyes. and in general all
Scrofulous Affections For sale by
WAKEFIELD s. HALL, .
feb 81 Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
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SAILED.

..-.... SAILED.
Steamer Valley City, Price, New York, by
NJ. Eldridge & Co.
Schr. Paugussett NAPLES, Providence, grain
by NJ Eldrdge & Co. .
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ARMSTRONG, GATOR & CO., ~
Importers and Jobber* Of
BONNET, TRIM MING and VELVET RIB
BONS BONNET SILKS, SATINS
vELVETS, BLONDS, NETS, GRAPES,
RUCHEo, FL 'WERS, FEATHERS,
ORNAMENTS,
STRAW BONN ET5 aud LADIES HATS,
Trimmed and Untrsn med,
SH AKER HOO d s. &c. =.
Nos. 237 and ESQ, Baltimore street,
BAL MORE, MI,
Offer the largest stock to be found in this
country, and unequ4l ed in choice variety and
cheapness, comprising the latest Partisan nov.
elites. -
Orders solicited, and prompt attention given
Baltimore March 10 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-10

TRESH DRUGS, &c.-Rhubarb Root Pure
L Oil Lemon Iodide Potash, Cape Aops,
Hunnewelrs Cough Syrup, Bulls ditto, Elm
Bark, Sage Curb. Bismuth, Choroform, Soap
BARK, Fl osting, Sal Tartar, Castillo Soap, Scull-
cap, Corn Pastcrs, Competition, &c, just re-
feb 6 e. S,LEADBEATER s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-10

ENCOURAGED by the brilliant successes
II that have at ended its former efforts, he
EINTkACHT have determined to give another
GRAND MASQUERADE BALL,
On Wednesday ev'g the 18th inst, at its Hall,
FOR The BENEFIT OF THE POOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-10

TISH HARE LOTS.
The LOTS for BOOTHS, &C., on the FISH
WHARF, will be offered for rent, on Thu RS
DAY, the 18th instant at II a M.
TERMS made known at the time
mar lO-2t SAMUEL j. REED.
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Committee Of arrangements.
Lewis Stein, a. K seminal, Fritz Schneider.
+. Kaufman, l. Schwsrz.
mar l0-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-10

A FULL ORCHESTRA, composed of the
best musicians of Washington city, has been
engaged
any of the members .-.....- '.-r
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PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-MARCH
ARRIVED

$50 ARRIVED.
Steamer E. G. Knight, Donty, New York, to
II. c.. Winship.
schr B. Weldon, Massack, Philadelphia,
coal to J. Leath erland.
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1000 SPRING & SUMNER 1853
kCOC 1MPORTATiONS 1OOC
RIBBONS, M1LLIN cry AND STRAW
GOODS.
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rE,RUST SALE FAUQUIER LAND.

mar 2-cOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-10

TAILBLAIN LINLMENT-An infallible
II remedy for Chiblains or Frosted feet
those suffering with this most painful and tor
mentlng complaint, are guaranteed cure upon
using this Liniment as directed. Price Is cts
bottle. For sale by
JANNEY g. CO.,
dec ~ Druggists, 145, King street
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07

I pie, aud one hundred cents on q dollar could
| be paid ~ every man Ia tho Union.
Mr.. TraYeick concluded his speech with
the following significant words, and retired
| amid the widest enthusiasm
Fellow democrats and fellow republicans,
| let US unite and relieve this people, When
We met in Chicago we asked the republican
convention if would do this if it wonld
demand equal taxation Of every species Of
property. 1t said no. When we asked for
one currency for the whole people, It said ;
."We will look at that We asked this in
New York, and the New York convention
adopted some, at least, Of the very resolutions
adopted by the workingmen in Baltimore
and reatiimed in Chicago.
lam not following any leaders bat the
great principles Of truth and justice. will
fight those who fight against these princ
pies Should the republican party triumph,
and fail to come up TO this platform they will
dig their own graves IN less than four years
If the democrats fail 10 carry 1t out, they will
have been weighed aud found wanting,
Then the workingmen will unite on their
own candidate, and say to both parties,
go" thank you, ladies aad gentlemen,
for your kind attention.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07

looyth 5etne that shall make a days work
or the purpose of securing uniformity Of &C
ton. -, ,
ing these objects in view with respect TO
great variety Of business pursuits. Thus
lar oil limitations Of the hours Of labor have
| been for the public welfare. The time Of
labor has not been shortened as fast as
the currency with which it is paid has fallen
of in value.
Beyond the subjects to which you call my
attention, there are other questions AFFECTING
the laboring classes growing out OF the yio'
lent fluctuations Of our currency which
have caused me great anxiety. The prices
Of labor are slowly adjusted to the value OF
the money which Is used in its payment, or
for the necessaries Of life Extreme and
sudden changes in the value Of such curren'
cy disturb andinjure those engaged in every
kind Of business. The losses thus caused
are heavier than the burdens OF taxation, for
they fall upon every daily transAc.
ton oflife. Ii is clear that those who are
to make the laws Of our country are to be
perplexed with the most troublesome ques.
tons growing out Of our currency.
At tits time no man knows at the begin.
ming Of the week what will be the value OF
the pay which he shall receive at its close.
Some standard must he found 10 measure
the worth Of money, of labor and Of provis.
ions. The fluctuations in those values are
constantly becoming more rapid and ex.
tremc, and they viii soon be felt in every
workshop, every household, and they will
tell upon the comfort and happiness Of every
family. 70 make laJor cheerful il must
not only be saced from orert0H, bW also
tram aHrjeiy ,oiH regard 10 its ycwnd.
hope your association will consider these
questions, for they must bc'met. They will
be forced upon you in your rents, 10 your
food, your clothing, your fuel. They will
be the disturbing problem which will most
engage public attention during the coming
years. Beyond all others they cause me the
most anxiety in the position which ! now
hold, and they will be most perplexing to
those who shall hereafter administer our
public affairs.
Truly yours,
HORATIO SEYMOUR.
To NJ, II. FOWLER Esq,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
What the Druggists Say.

Geuts-I have been dealing in proprietary
medicines for the last fourteen years, and
have never before found u preparation that
would equal your SPAIN Killer Itnot only
sells very rapidly but gives the most perfect
satisfaction in every case that has come to
my knowledge
In my practice very seldom prescribe
patent medicine, but having entire confidence
ia your "Pain Killer aud knowing that it
possesses valuable medical properties, |
freely use it in my daily practice. 1t is the
most standard remedy have for sale, and
many families in this vicinity would as soon
think Of being out Of BEEF or BREAD as with
out a bottle of Pain Killer in the house.
Yours, very truly,
Isaac A. DORIAN, NJ. ID.
G. p. Benson & Co.. Charlottesville, Va.
write-Your Pain Killer is decidedly the
most popular proprietary medicine sold in
this state.
j. II. Mccall, NJ, D., Quitman. Ca
have no doubt it will always be the great
family medicine,
PERRY DAVIS a SoN,
Manufacturers and Proprietor.
7 4 High street, Providence, r. l.; 3s4 St
Paul street, Montreal Capada; II South
ampton Row, London, England.
Sept24dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07

On the 3Ist of March, Is65-so says Ed
ward McPherson's history of the rebellion
?. 6Ol-the total debt bearing interest was
$l,S5l,4l6,89O.
On the LIST of August, 1865, the total debt
bearing interest was $2,623, 588,756. TIE
increase is $772,O0O,O00l
On the 3lst of March, 1865, the annual
interest was $l02, 93G,53l. In 1868 it was
$l26,22 ,26S--au increase Of S23, 0O0,O GOO!
In lSG5,the coin interest was $64,0OO,OOO:
it is now $l23,6OO 0Oo-an increase of $50.
100000
II, as is said, $1,000, 100000 of debt is
held abroad, then are We tributary to Europe
S72,O00,000.
And for this commence is strangled and
the people are taxed
The poor man 5 tea, which in 1867 cost IS
cents, now costs Sl,T5.
His coffee, then Is cents, now 40
His sugar, then cents, now lG.
His rice. cents now Is.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
By Telegraph
REPORTED FOR TIN DAILY ARGUs.

ATLANTA, Ca, Oct. G.--ln the legislature
to-day, the house committee to examine the
eligibility OF Beard, Belchcr and Davis, re.
ported, after q full investigation, that they
found Beard to have in his veins more than
one eighth negro blood. The report was
adopted, whereupon resolution was offered
that Beard be declared ineligible to d seat,
which was adopted A republican moved
to adjourn to re.assemble at MiIledgeyille,
which was defeated A bill to incorporate
q land and emigration oampaay was passed
after passing bills o. local interest only.
The general assembly adjourned sine die.
NEw GoRE, Oct. THE Rollins internal
revenue investigation concluded yesterday
before commissioner Guttman, except so
far as to allow Mcuenry to put in testimony
as to his veracity, several witnesses having
sworn positively, that they would not believe
him under au oath, and that his reputation
was bad.
The New Orleans Bulletin SAYS that 100
negroes were killed and wounded. The of.
fee of the Progress Newspaper was Quilted
and its presses and type thrown into the
streets and Mr.. Durand, one Of its editors,
lynched.
The New Orleans Times, of the 9Th inst,
says Is republicans and three democrats
were also killed at Shreveport.
Armed patrols hold possession of the
country.
A New Orleans dispatch to the Tribune,
dated 9Th, states three men undertook to
chastise Mr.. Bentley in Opelousas in the
presence Of his school. Bentley's friends
interferred, when he persuaded the latter to
go away. He then had warrant issued for
the arrest of the assailants but before the
warrantee was executed band of armed
men commenced Strengthening negroes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
THE rEorLt.s OWN soEo
~ =. 4. ALERT.

We have met borO as q brotherly band,
United in heaEt and unitod In hand;
Although we're surrounded by foes, there's no
We ahal yet gain this battle, so be Of good cheer
Up, M with your banners, aud let them unfold
To tbs free winds Of heaven, our motto il not
sold
Wen rally around and sing as we go, Y
Success to the party called Copperhead. o.
FARMERS stSo.
We're the rough hardy ycomcn Of Illinois
Our Golfer is the soil our gold is the grain,
Which kind providence has sent Us, were out
throughout pause,
We are true to our God, our country aud our
cause
Wen flock round this banner, and loudly invoke
All freemen to draw at the end Of our yokei
And blithey wen sing as we hoe out each row,
Success 10 the party called DemocHoy-0!
MECHANICS SrSG.
We are the hard.worhng men, by our labor we
live,
And with prudence and industry we never can
thrive
We want to lay up u Iittle-not rag.--but good
gold,
That we may live happy aud easy when old
And we'll aoek round this banner and wish to
remain
With our friends Of the slcdge needle, brush,
aEl and plane,
Ant we web can afford to push, stitch, punch
and blow,
II wo'ro paid In the coin Of DemocrGcy-0
LABoRERs sING.
We've heard the "Rads" call u. an ignorant
class,
II matters no longer than the muster we pass;
We all know one thing, we wear not fine coats,
They have not money enough left tOpurcbaso our
So we'll fock round this banner, the peoples avn
flag,
50 long as the wind blows, so long may she wag
Over the luborcr's head. We are ragged, we
know,
But VOL vote with tho party called Democra-
cy-o
SAILORS SING.
We have plowcd through ocean, through many a
storm,
But as we near home our hearts have grown
warm
It is filed with tho extract patriots feel
For the land of their birth we now look for its
veal
And we'll aock round this banner, although we
are few,
Governor Seymour eau always depend on his
crew
For were nr hands On deck, and ven sing 0 yc
no,
Success to the purity Of White Boys in Blue.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
OUTSIDE rrrr CONSTITUTION

Radical newspapers and orators either de
sire that men who have sworn to support tn
| constitution shall commit willful and corrup
perjury and act outside the constitution, O.
else they don't know the force offs consdIn
tional obligation.
The Rim Union says Soldiers are asked
to support Seymour who vetoed bill allow
ing them to vote in the field" Now why
couldn't the Rim be honest and tell i'sreaa'
ers that Gov. Seymour would have been gu"
ty Of perjury if he had signed snch a o''''"no
that he was sustained ia the course be took
Gov. Seymour desired the soldiers TO vote,
but be dcUrei them to vote legally. He
therefore recommended an amendment to
the state constitution which would authorize
spcb a hw-and it was, on his reeommen.
da,iop. SO amended, and then the law was
possed and Gov, Seymour signed it, That
the soldiers Of New York ever got chance
10 vote at all, in the field, was wholly due
to the recommendation of Gov. Seymour.
The Rim also says "the democratic party
in Illinois also refused to allow soldiers to
Vote This is not fair statement Of the
case. A democratic Legislature was petition
ed to pass such an act, and the subject was
referred to the judiciary committee The
majority Of committee, including Judge Tn.
derwood Of ST. Clair county the leading re-
publican in the house, reported that such an
act would he violation Of the constitution
of the state and they could not pass it without
making themselves guilty of perjury. The
constitution Of Illinois declarestha mo citizen
or inhabitapt shall be entitled to vote except
in the district or county in which he shall
actually reside at the time Of such election
Art. VI, Sec The democrats proposed
in the new constitution, to authorize soldiers
10 vote when absent from the state, but the
republicans voted it down. According to
the present constitution of Illinois no mem.
Der of the general assembly could vote for
such law without being guilty Of perjury.
He might as well vote for a law permitting
illinoisians in the mines of Colorado to send
lome their ballots or for law permitting
my IllinOisian who happened to be absent
rom the state on election day, to send home
lis ballot and have it counted The cousti.
utiou requires the man to be present, in his
,wn election district, when he votes.
A republican legislature of Michigan yot.
ID down bill 10 authorize soldiers to vote
II the field, because it was contrary to the
The Pennsylvania Legislature passed such
IN act but the supreme court decided it un.
The Legislature Of Vermont voted down
UGH an act, on the ground that it would be
1t was not a party question, then, in any
tate. 1t was simply question Of constitu.
ional right.
If, afterwards, the republican leaders made
t party question and passed such acts, it
)uly showed that constitutional obligations
lad lost their force, with them, and that, out.
side Of and in violation of the constitution
they determined TO carry out their policy,
right or wrong, constitutional or not.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
Who Proited by the War,

From the Columns Ohio Crisis.
The Washington Digest publishes long
list of names, among which are Grant,
Stevens, Sumner, Wade, Schenck, Sherman,
Sprague and other similar leading lights OF
radicalism, whose aggregate wealth is $734,.
100000 Ofcourse, in this list, he includes
the notorious Beast Butler whose fortune
was acquired, the Digest says, by "spoons
and plate The wealth OF those patriots
before the invasion OF the south was 81 OF.
600. The Digest goes on to say: "They
commenced the radical war with a million
ofdollars. They have run the government
into debt of two thousand six hundred
millions OF dollars and have poeketed tor
themselves over GSay"SEVEN HUNDRED
MILLION DOLLARSl-gSa which they
hide from taxation, and demand payment Of
principal and interest in gold from taxed
and overburdenel people. May God in
His mercy, soon deliver the people from
such rulers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
oCarpot. Bapperl and nsnnllawnr

A Mississippi paper thus explains the dis
tinctive features of these two pests Of the
south:
"The carpetbagger is a northern thief
who comes south TO plumber every white man
who is gentleman of any property Or re-
spectability, and get all the Offices he eau.
The scalawag is Il southern born scoun.
drel, who will do all the carpet-bagger will
and, besides, murder the carpet. Dagger toy
the gutta percha ring his sister gave hun
when he left home. Nice men these to rule
in christian country. Radicals all"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07

Zen Blair was brilliant man, a great
oOir'eE aud patriot of the first water, in
radiea! eyes, before his nomination bpt
now he IS a revolut,onist, rebel svmpatbis.
er and coPPerheadl Here is what NJ
Hickman, of Pa, one of the Grant Tod
said Of him in congress:
"A great deal ofcredit is due to nv s.;o,a
of the st. Louis District (Mr. Bia,, 't'e tDl
keeping the state of Missouri in the iof
The fact that she is in the Union tn uSon'
adds much to the laurels Of that gentlemSy'
and no man viii render more praise than !
will for his devoted patriotism in that hour
Of danger to his state. The
&c ntleman, of course, does not ask nv
co mPlimens but the compliment is of more
value to him being unasked." y g.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07

Mrs. R. }, Spaulding's Caucasian Balm, is
warranted free from all mineral and poisonous
substances, or any matter injurious to the skin.
After using II for a short time, it will leave the
SKIN soft, satin like texture, imparting TO it
freshness, smoothness, and transparency that can
only be produced by the use Of this invaluable
Balm. 1t presents no vulgar white lead, as all
other compounds do, but on the contrary it will
give the complexion pearl-like tint, such as
can only be found in youth. It's use cannot be
detected by the closest observer. 1t is also in
valuable for removing ell kinds Of Humors, Tan,
Moth, Freckles, Sunburns and other cutaneous
diseases from the skin. Mrs. r. j. Spaulding
has every confidence in Recommending her eau
GHs.an Balm TO the ladies of every state in the
CL'on' as being the only perfect and reliable ar
te.c now in use. Address,
MRS, r. J. SPAULDING,
iA"y-'dt. Rock Island, Ill.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07

The radicals say there is stake of ten
thousand dollars on Grants election waiting
to be taken at the St. Nicholas Hotel, New
York There is a stake of four hundred and
sevcnty.one millions in taxes in the pockets
of the people that viii be taken on his cleo
ton. bet Free Press.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07

In order TO prepare for tie new fall stock
soon 10 arrive, am now making great con.
cessiOns on Dress Goods, Shawl., SacqaGs
Millinery Goods, &c.
Coverlets Your choice out Of 1000
pieces.
Carpets innumeraJI. and cheap.
b. NEWBuKGER,
Successor to