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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

CIRCUIT Court. "A. largo number Of cases
will be disposed of at the term OF the Circuit
Court of this county which commences at sig
O'Clock this evening. The docket contains
about 600 cases, as follows: Attachments and
motions, 81. Points of law, 2. Issues, 1873,
Office judgments, lOS. Chancery cases tor ar
gument, S.. Chancery cases for report, l4s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

MAGAZINES. From Mr. George e. French s
book and periodical store, No. 95 King street,
where all the new books can be obtained, we
have received Frank Leslie's and Godey's La
:dys books for September-both interesting
numbers ,1GG-@ "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
FINANCIAL.

LONDON, Aug 19-Consols for money 81
for account 945 US. 20s ~; Erie 81; Hi
nos 90!.
FRANKFORT, Aus. l0,-Bonds 744a749. q.
New YORK. Aug. l9-Old bonds ll25all3
new le7ta1073 lO.40s, l0Ttal0S5; n. C.'s
DID, y, new III Virginias, new, 534 ; Ex-
Coupons 5455 Tenn. Fix. Coupons Cd, new OBI
Gold Ash money 4a5 per ct.
BALTIMORE, August l9.-Firginia 6s, old
Inscribed, 46S bidt 464 asked do. 1886 46 bid
do 1857 Is bid, 454 asked. assoc ~. L
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

APPOINTED Mr. n. n. Coe, late clerk in
the Office of the general ticket agent Of the
Orange Alexandria and Manassas Railroad,
10 this city, has received the appointment of
Assistant Superintendent Of the Mississippi
Central Railroad, and has left here to occupy
that position, ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

TICKET AGENT. Mr.. Thomas a. Davis:
late telegraphic operator at the depot Of the Or,
ange, Alexandria and Manassas Railroad, in
this city, has been appointed ticket agent tol
that road at Lynchburg, vice j. {. Simpson,
who takes his place here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
HEr. I7SnNISf2n.

BOSTON,, August l9.-Gcorgc II. Pendleton
arrived in town yesterday, late in the evening.
The Constitutional Democratic C!ob gave him
sereuadc at the Parker House He returned
his thanks ip few remarks, in which he said
he was on his way to Maine, 10 take part in
the political cam nagn in that State. 4 large
assemblage was present. ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
CITY FTE3E s .

CHEAP C loTEINo. As the season progresses
BIondheim, corner King and Fairfax SITS, oflers
ing for Men and Boys wear,at greatly reduced.
prices. His stock embraces every variety OF
fashionably made Garments for business and
dress suits Persons in want OF ready. MADE
Clothing will find it to their interest to exam
inc and price his stock bofoTc purchasing else
where. ~ q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Arrange
me nts are in progress for the immediate I'M,
provement of the Second Presbyterian Church
in this city. The proposed improvements are
to be extensive, and will cost large sum Of
money, but the church is now in a most -four
ishing condition, and the congregation steadily
increasing in numbers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

MOUNT VERNON COTTON FACTORY. - Oper-
atoms at the Mount Vernon Cotton Factory,
it is expected, will be resumed in day or two,
as the new machinery has been put into rosl-
ton, and extensive repairs completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
LEGAL NOTICES

TN TEE CIRCUIT COUKT OF FAIRFAX
county, June term, 1850, William T. McFar-
land vs. bo 6 w. Bs doh fartber sdade oo oE5
and derree that the said Commissioners, Thomas
Moore do settle q further account OF William
E. DUiany, Administrator Of 3. NJ. Ball, dec D.,
and tbst he also convene alIthe creditors Of the
News, to present their claims properly atenen-
ticated before him. Extract-& copy Az iGSLc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE, &c.--Several Of the
police officers have had their dogs killed during
the past week. A short time ago, it will be re-
1pembered, these gentlemen were engaged IN
poisoning all the unfortunate dogs they met
with a' -.'-. a. s. .s., .grr.,.l ...l......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

TTAKE NOTICE Sealed proposals will be
J received until II O clock noon, on the 29th
of August next, for the lease Of NJ ARSH HALL
FISHERY for the term Of three or five years.
The Fishery is situated On the Potomac river,
north of the junction Of the Neabsco Creek, and
between Freestone Point and High Point and
Suitable and convenient buildings will be
erected prior to the lst of February, 1869, at
the cost of the owner
Persons making proposals for the lea2e viii
name satisfactory reference as to their ability
for placing an outfit on the shore and fishing
the same, or security will be required for the
performance OF the contract.
Direct to Messrs BRENT Il WATTLES,
Attorneys, Alexandria, or to JOHN EAGLEE,
Neabsco Mills, Prince William CO.. Va.
aug 1-eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
y

TEMPERANCE MEETING.-A meeting of the
Juvenile Temperance Society, Of this city, was
held this evening, at five clock, in The hall
over the Auditors Office, in the market house
h1,ildnG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

) SEYMOUR AND BLAIR CLUB.-An adjourned
meeting of the Seymour and Blair Club,to have
been held last night, at Liberty Hall, did not
assemble. The hall was not lighted, nor had
any arrangements been made for holding tic
meeting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

The Washington Fire Department"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19-Thcre is much dis
satisfaction manifested here on the part of the
colored people, on account ct the appointment
by the Board of Fire Commissioners of none
but white men as fremen 1t was found that
mixed appointments did rot answer, and the
Board, therefore, made the change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

TRAVELLING TRUNKs-Fine Sole Leather
Trunks, aides Dress Trunks, Packing Trunks,
Valises, Leather Bags, Satehels, &C.. in every
variety, at -E..-.,-5 s. DEALHAMs,
iv 1O8 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

GREAT BAReAENs.-S. Dealham, lO6, King
street. is selling off his immense stock of Sum
mer Clothing at cost in order to make room for
his tall stock. Don't miss your chances. Jy III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET, Aug II.
Beet Csttle--The offerings amounted to- about
1850 head the market was active, and prices
without change; sales 00a$9 IS per 100 pounds
gross for common to extra quality. Cows were
in demand sales at 45a$65 for Springers, and
in fair demand; sales of 10, 600 head at 5a59c
per lb gross, as to condition. Hogs in fair de-,
mand and advanced; sales of 5000 head at "a 80
s$l5 per 100 lbs, latter rate for prime corn-ted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

TAKE NOTICE Sealed proposals will be
i received until u o'clock noon on the 26th
day Of August next, for the lease of PhU M B
TREE FISHERY for the term Of three or five
years The Fishery is situated OIL the south
westwardly side of Occoquan bay it has here
tofore been successfully fshed by Messra l..
Cook and Charles Guy,
Persons making proposals for the lease will
name satisfactory reference as to their ability
for placing an outfit on tho shore and fishing
the same, or security will be required Tor the
performance Of the contract.
Direct to Messrs BRENT s. WATTLES,
Attorneys, Alexandria, Va, or to JOHN NAG
LEE, Neabsco Mills, Prince William CO., Va.
ono 1-oOtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

There was more activity at the Baltimore
Stock Board yesterday. Gold sold at l46!'
which was per ct below bid of previous day
lower prices. Of State stocks Virginia register.
ed 6s, old, sold at 46a. and the registered Is OF
1867 at 454a454
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

THE CANAL There were several arrivals OF
boats to day, with coal from Cumberland. Sew
eral were at the coal wharve5 dschargng, sew
eral in the basin, and a number are on their
Way down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
Same vs.. same. Juna term, 1866.

The Court doth adjudge, order and degree 4aco
that the decree rendered st its June term, l8oO'
be amended by substituting the words alex
andria Gazette" for the words Fairfax County
News and that the Commissioner named in
the said decree do execute the same upon tho
terms and conditions contained therein. Ex-
tract---A copy, toste.
w {. EDWARDS OpLn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
TRANSPORTATION LINES,

FOR BALTIMORE: ,.saE
LUMBIA, Capt. JAMES HARPER, having IN
surpassed accommodations, leaves Baltimore
every SATURDAY, at 4 O'CLOCK p H.,
for Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown,
stopping at all her former landings.
Returning. will leave Alexandra every
WEDNESDAY MORNING, at O'CLOCK;
Capt. VIM MAIrH, will leave Baltimore on
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS, touching at Cone
river, Lodge Wharf and Chapel Point and Cur
rioman, returning will leave Alexandra on
FRIDAY MORNING at 10 o clock.
Gas-Al way freigl must be prepaid.
Gy- For freight and passage apply to
ie lift B. WHEAT, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
MARRIED.

an MARRIED.
On the 18th instant. by the Rev. Mr.. Hough,
at the residence of the brides father FRANK
LIN MASON, of Culpeper c. a., Va, to Miss
M. E..HUGHES, of this city.
OPICEs-Whole Spices, Black Pepper, white
y do. White Mustard Seed, Black do, Core
ooder BROOKES s. TAYLOR,
aua19 JOG, Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
CARRIAGES.

NAILDKEN'S UANhLAVEo.
I have Just received another lot of Childrenis
Carriages from New York and Philadelphia
factories, which cannot be surpassed in beauty,
strength or price. --
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
W. L. EDWARDS, Opk p. t.
Conm'rs. Office, Aug. 10, 1858.


Notice is hereby given that will execute the
provisions Of the above decree, at my Office, Al
Fairfax Court House, on SATU RDAY, the 18th
day of Sept, 1868. EhOMAS MOOhE,
AUG 12-law4g Commissioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
MARINE LIST.
iIARHNE LIST.
MINIATURE ALMANAC-AUG. 19, 1868
SUN ROSE ..........6 II Moon SETS. ........ 7 5!
sun SETS 10 40 HIGH WATER g.:2 81
Port of AIexandria, Aug. 10.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Schr Miskimmon White, Baltimore, coal
schr Alfred e Smyrk Jones. Baltimore. Pc
ruvian gusno to B 81 Lambert.
schr Mary and Virginia T "a u . baltimore
Schr John McAdams. Willards. Boston, to
Central Coal Co. --~@
Schr Enoch Moore Chambers, Jersey City,
coal by American Coal Co, -.
Schr Alice Grace, Gilcrist, Boston. coal by
American Coal 90. 5s:sis'4 rs 2lG .,i'.-
Schr. Maitland, Leighton, Salem, coal by
Schr Kate Hoyt, Parker, New Haven, coal
by Hampshire Il Baltimore Coal Co. 81 ,-9t ~
Schr 4 w Perry, Risley, Warehsm, Mass,
coal by Boyce y %. xvi .-,..'s' 80 Vs.. *
~ MEMORANDA. ~ :gi.ar .s
Steamer Express, Nickle, for this port, clear
ed at Baltimore 18th instant.
Steamer r. E Cahill. Maith, for this port,
cleared at Baltimore 18th inst. @
Schrs Alexander Wiley, Avery, for George
town. and harriet Thomas az Robinson for this
Schr 81 Baker. Loring. from Georgetown,
arrived at N w York 18th inst. =. l. = =
Schrs Mott Bedell, Bedell, from Georgetown,
Annie w Collins, Tooker, from Georgetown for
Newark, and Rebeccs Smith from Georgetown,
arrived ut New York 18th inst. ~ as@-
Schr A G Lyon, Lyon, from Providence for
Georgetown. arrived at New York 18th inst, =,
Schr Henry Finch, for Georgetown, sailed
from New London 18th inst. >A
Schr Abbott Lawrence, jackson, for George
town, sailed from Providence 10th inst
Schrs Chas g Bearse, Hogden, from George.
town, and Edwin Reed, Rich, from this port,
arrived at Boston 18th inst
Schr Joseph Baxter, Myrick. for this port
cleared at Boston 18th inst n.>~-
Brig Alex Milliken, Eaton, from Georgetown
Tor New York, arrived at Holmes Hole 10Th.
Brig Haze Hall; from Georgetown, arrived
at Bangor 18th in At ant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

New YORK. Cattle MARKET, August L
Beef Cattle-O fsrings $500 head; the nneasiness
about diseased Cattle has partially subsidized, but
still the market was inactive and lower; sales
at lOaSl6 81 per 100 lbs for common to extra
Veal calves in fair demand; sales at Fall!cc
per ID. Sheep and Lambs were heavy. and
lower; sales OF Sheep at 4a6c; and Lambs al
7alOc perslb.- Hogs are active and rather lower;
receipts 1850 head sales at 10 623a$ll rs per
100 lbs net, latter for prime corn. fed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
Tfr. VaESnSIEgllalSl Nominated Gol
.'# GSNGreSSo . ....t..., -

y TT VVWS: ESEISo TIT
CINCINNATI, August l9.-The Democratic
Convention of the Third Ohio District, noui-
mated Hon G. L. yalandigham for Congress
on the ird ballot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
legal. NRTECES

T n THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAIRFAX
/ county, June term, 1868, s..-- g.. --
De! MS Johnston, admir- OIL. Rogers, \.
VS.. -.-" - A. FIN CHI Y
George Rogers; dc:
The Court doth adjudge, order and decree,
that this cause be referred to Master Commits
sioner n. D. Ball, with Instructions to convene
before him the, creditors Of Loron2o Rogers,
weeks in the alexandria Gazette, newspaper
published in the city of Alexandria, Va, said
publication to be equivalent to personal ser.
vice On all parties to- this suit; and that he take
proof of and report the amount due each OF
said creditors and the character thereof, whetn-
er any and if any which are existing liens on
the real estate Of the said Lorenzo Rogers, and
their priorities Of what zeal estate and its value
the said. Lorenzo Rogers died seized and that
he state and settle the account Of Dennis John:
ston, Administrator Of said Lorenzo Rogers,
and report the same to this Court, with any
matter he may deem pertinent or that either
party interested may require him to report
specially. a copy, teste.
W, L. EDWARDS, CTk pro TEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

Fl. FsIs TST I5EEEsz1 .s7sss5-l EsESEEszF1
sisa ~ %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
Gold

Nnw YORK. August 19.-Gold to-day lA5a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

TOR SALE, at the Mount Vernon Cotton
Il Mill, TWO SECONDHAND FORTY
HORSEPOWER ENGINES and THREE
large BOILERS, together or separately. For
driving saw mills or other purposes, where fusl
is not an important item, these engines and
boilers will perform about as good work as if
new, and will be sold for one.third the cost of
new ones Of equal power.
aug lift la. a. THOMAS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
COMMIssIoNER's OFFICI

FalrIAX .. u. aug. 90, I6Oo.
Notice is hereby given that | have fxed upon
SATURDAY, the 18th day of September, 1868,
as the time when I will execute tho provisions
of the above decree, at my Office at Fairfax Ct
House M DULANY, BALL,
aug 5.la4W Comm'r in Chancery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
EXCURSIONS, &c.

a GRAND TOURNAMENT s. PICNIC
4 At CABINS SPRINGS,
I i..-. WILL BE GIVEN BY
JEFFERSON CIRCLE, No. .,
, B. u. (H F. G. a.
DtI JONDAY AUGUST a. 1863.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

REMARKS Flour is quiet with very Ngn1
stocks and q; fair demand for Extras and Supers;
Valley Mills and Loudoun Family $lS Scala ~:
small sales of Extras at sl2 50, Wheat dull
and prices dropping; offerings of $50 bushels
white and 254l bushels red, with sales ut 20Ja
y5 and 240 for white, and 1876, 200, 220. 23O, 2so
and $50 for red. The quality of the offerings
Was generally inferior, and prime and choice
lots would have commanded higher figures
Corn was very dull with offerings of 1870 bush
els mixed, someiof which was Withdrawn, and
some sold at rs; prime River white JIG small
offerings of yellow, but no sales reported: Rye
in light supply with small sales at 1876. Offerings
of 1850 bushels Oats sales at IS, S. 60 and I'll,
according to quality. Batter scarce and good
wanted. Eggs in fair supply. Lard quiet
Provisions dull s,.e,.s.s 5..s..-s : Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

The regular financial dispatch from Few
York last night says money. is easy bat IN
changed; call loans DAB per cent, prime paper
per cent An active market is anticipated
cold closed weak at 145t. Government bonds
hea. y, but closed steady Stocks weak oa and e1-
snents So, s79, OcO balance $S3, 693,000
The financial letter from. New York says
money continues in active demand, and rates of
discount on the average are. full one per cent
higher than those sof last week. Outstanding
loans were generally recalled. and advanced to
banks are inclined to insist upon per cent
per cent is the minimum rate for. prime paper
The shipments Of currency westward promise to
be large during thasweek. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
r { " Z . K *,
! WASaiNGTON &
AND .s.
49,. ALEXANDRIA
EXPRESS LINE STEAM ERS.

III, ~ (OID LINED
This line will be regularly kept up during the
winter months, by good ana substantial OUT
SIDE STEAMSHIPS. leaving once q weok, from
pier Is, f. River, New York, and pier II, Alex
andria. Connecting at Now York with the
Metropolitan Steamship Line to Boston, and
with the Orange g. Alexandria Railroad, at AL
exandria.
Bills Of l.aling given through to Boston di-
rect.
Freight taken at lowest rates, and forwarded
to all parts Of the United States free Of COM
missions. ....
For freight apply 10 ---. o
III. ELDRIDGE & co,
RIO 4. South Wharyos. Alexandria
JAMES HAND,
l04, Wall street, New York.
JOHN 3. DAVIDSON,
NH 6-tf G., Water ST., Georgetown, u. 9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

geg5~ Notice is hereby given that will execute
the provisions of the above decree, at my office,
at Fairfax G. H. on SATURDAY, the 18TH
day Of September, 1868. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

FOR SALE - .-.... ........
a first rate pair Of family ..
CARRIAGE HORSES,
the owner having no further use for them:
Apply at JAS. CHATHAM5
aug l7-1w Livery Stable, Alexa, va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
NEW EXPRESS LINE

-ErsssseilrEfEssSSS DETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA AND ALEAAND g.,
GEORGETOWN s. WASHINGTON
WA CANAL.)
Goodsu batantial and we'll adapted FREI II 7
STEAMERS comprise this lew line which will
sail on WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY OF
each week from Philadelphia, and TU ESD 4 rs
and THURSDAYS from Alexandsis, ct II n.
Freight Sc, at moderate rates.
For particulars apply ct
"A G L N T s.
NJ ELDRIDGE s. CO.,
.. MOI, 8. Wharves, Alexandria, Va
.4... ... JOHN B. DAVIDSON
So, Wafer ST.. Georgetown and Washington
WILLIAM P. CLYDE
NH 1G-tf No. II, North Wharves, Philada
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19
Comm rs. Office. Aug. 10, l8{

Comm rs. Office. aug, 70, !650.
Notice is hereby given that I have f5ed upon
SATURDAY, the 18th day =, OF Septe5moer, loo9,
the nrovisions of the decree, ut my office, III
Fairfax Z. IL. NJ. ~ IaN bALiI,
u1T 12-1aw4w Comm'r. in Ch'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19


August 8, 1868.
Notice is hereby given that have appoint
ed SATURDAY, the 18th day of Septembe
1868, as the time when l will proceed to take
the accounts ordered in the above decree, and
execute its provisions, at my office at Fairfax
G. II. III. DUbANY BALL,
Fairfax co.. aug G.1aw4w Master Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

D IVER L n E.
THE STEAMER WAWASET
Te ad and improved in speed, viii r. ,alTS =
resume her route on the river, on - sas -
TUESDAY, March 10th, making two trips q
week The boat will stop at all tho landings
for passengers and freight.
. Leave ALEXANDRIA TUESDAYS and
FRIDAYS at g. m, returning on WEDNES
DAYS and SUNDAYS.
>. SAMUEL TOWKES,
g.. mar J-tf Captain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

VTTRCINIA, to wit In the Circuit Court
y Of Fairfax county August rules, 1868,
Samuel Russell against Nathaniel Hanna dett.;
Mem The object Of this suit is to obtain q
judgment against the said defendant for the &c
sum of Sl06, with interest from the - day OF
February, 1863, and to attach the interest OF
the said defendant in and to the real and per-
sonal estate of John Hanna, decd. 10 pay the
same.
It appearing by affidavit filed that the said
defendant is not a resident of this State il IS OF
dered that he appear within one month after
due publication hereof and do what is nccessa-
~ to protect his interest. A copy, teste -
W. L. EDWARDS, Cpk p. t.
Moore, 20, aug lo-1a~4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-19

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
To all ayho11 it mag concern:
Notice is hereby given, that, on the 18th day
of September, 1868 at my Office, at Fairfax ct.
cree OF The Circuit Court of Fairfax county, Of
which the foregoing is an Office copy
Given under my hand, this 18th day Of Au-
gust, 1859. THOMAS AMOORE,
Comm'r. in Chancery Circuit Ct,
aug 13law4w Fairfax county,
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-12-22

B is the owner Of 10000 in six per
cent railroad bonds, from which ne
derives an income Of $500 la currency,
and upon these bonds he pays at least
two per cent. for State and county
purposes, which will reduce his in
come to $400 - just one-half the
feel very comfortable over this state
of things, and will be led to inquire
into the causes of this gross inc
quality. He will be told that so far as
it arises from taxation it is una
voidable. as the States cannot tax
Government securities; but so
far as it arises from the condi-
ton of the currency speedy relief
may be afforded by the Government,
if it will. Equal rights are the gift
of God to all men, and equal condi-
tons in society, equal facilities for
acquiring wealth, equal rewards for
labor, and the equal support of pub
lie burdens should be given by every
government to its people so far as it
may be possible. To the man who
lent his money to the Government to
carry on the war for the suppression
of the rebellion, L am grateful.
Whatever may have been his motives,
he was a public benefactor. and en-
Titled to the thanks of the nation.
To him the Government must keep
faith, whatever that faith may
be; for good faith covers a
nation like a clear and refreshing
tnosphere, which imparts health
and vigor to men, and through
which all nature seems beautiful and
bright. But when faith is broken,
it is as if the air were filled with
noxious vapors, which obscure the
sight, impair the health, aud end iu
darkness. disease and death But
while our creditors should receive
all that they are entitled to ia law
or equity, it is not bad faith to i'm
prove the condition of the balance of
the people. and bring them mp as
nearly as possible to the same proper
level. The exemption from taxation
is a legitimate advantage, as it re-
suits from the nature OF their secu-
rites; but the additional profit of a
premium on their gold was accident
al Ia the beginning. and if continued
for their benefit, and beyond the ne
cessity which created il, would be-
come fraudulent to the rest Of the ma
| ton.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-12-22
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