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GREAT BARGAINS CHEAP FOR CASH
OPEN THIS DAY

81 BED RUGS, FIanneIs, superior Mobairs Al,
pacca, Poplins, Bslmoral Skirts Toweling'
Napkins Sleeps Gray Cloth Kerseys, Cloak
ing Cloths. fine Black Cashmere, superior
French Cloth, Virginia Cloth, elegant Bl"cSi
Velveteen, Shawls, Lambs Wool shirts ana
Drawers for Gents and Ladies, Wooden Hoods
Scarfs, Stockings, Gloves, Handkerchiels, Sus'
penders, Table Cloths, Russia Diaper, Sheeting
Cottons, Pillow Case Linen and Cottoa-wlth y
thousand other articles. Call and examine, NJ
dec 10 X. L. WOOD D
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LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE COUNTY COURT OF FAIRFAX
Il County, December Court, 1863
noaa,S: Mil. 5 Co. Upon an attachment
The proof of the debt in this case being fled
and tho Attorney of the defendants not contest. .
ing the same, it is ordered that the Sherlu OF
this county shall expose for sale, at public auc-
ton, for cash, to the highest bidder, all the in
terest right, title and estate of the said Bodhsh'
Mills s. Co. in the Alexandria and Frederlcks-
burg Railroad Company, at some Court day, At
Fairfax Court House. after advertising the same
for four successive weeks In some paper pup
liohed in Alexandria. A copy, teste:
+. ID. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
In pursuance of the said order, l will expose
the above interest for sale, at Fairfax &. H., on
MONDAY, the 18th day of January next, Court
WALTER MILAN,
dec 23-1sw4w Sheriff Fairfax county.
In THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ALEXAN
DRIA COUNTY, November term, 1863 -
Wheatley and others
Butler and others
This cause is referred to Z. NJ: Lowe, as
Special Commissioner to ascertain and report
what amount of money is due the pialntlh;
what liens. if any, exist upon the real or person
al estate left by Robert Butler, deceased; what
debts the said estate is liable for, and any other
matters pertinent to this enquiry, which any
person interested may wish to have reported.
NOTICE.
The parties to the above entitled suit and the
creditors of Robert Butler, deceased, are noti-
fed that on MONDAY, the lst of February,
A. D., 1869. will. at my office, No. IL south
Royal street. in the city OF Alexandria, Va,
proceed to execute said decree
r. NJ. LOWE,
ian 9-1aw4w Special Commissioner.
NOTICE. hereby give notice to all con-
~ cerned, that at February term, 1869 OF
the County Court of the county of Alexandria,
application will be made to the said Court to
have Board of commissioners appointed to as
soss compensation Of damages for all land to be
taken by the Fairfax and Georgetown Turn
pike Company for the purposes Of its road, and
TO grant to the said company the right to build
its road over and upon such portions of county
roads in the county of Alexandris as are inclu-
ced in its survey. By order Of the President:
w. III. DANIEL.
ian 5-1a4w Sect'y. F. & q. T. Co.
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RUILDING MATERIALS.
ssUNCOURAGE HOME INDUS TRY"
VIRGINIA SASH AND DOOR FACTORY.

"E,NcoukAeE HOME IN u o0I7 I :"
VIRGINIA SASH AND DOOR FACTORY.
We have greatly enlarged our Factory Build
ing and added several pieces Of new machinery,
and have determined to keep our faithful corps
of mechanics employed during the winter, in
order to keep constantly on hand large stock
of DOORS, SASH, BLIN DS, FRAMES,
BALLUSTERS, Newell POSTS, BRACK-
ETS, MOULDINGS, MIGRANTS, &c;
We invite dealers to send for wholesale
price list oOporJ
SAVING done with dispatch.
We have, also, connected with the Factory. 2
large SAW-MILL, FLOORING-M MILL ana
nohr AoA1N RISHEILL s. HODGE,
ian +f Alexandria, va.
NEW PLANNING MILL
DOOR, BLIND
AND SASH FACTORY.
JR. LAMBpEN, Superintendent.
WIENER s. JAMESON,
Nos 90 and 81 Water ST..
Are prepared to furnish at short notice and
on reasonable terms
SASH, DOORS,
Blinds, BRACKETS,
MOULDINGS,
BALLUSTERS,
Newell POSTS,
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OYSTERS TO ENGLAND. Mr.. Thomas Nor
risett. of Norfolk, shipped by the steamship
Venezuelan, which sailed from that port on
Thursday last, barrel of the finest Lynnha'
ven oysters, as q present to Mr.. Reverday
johnson, Minister to England. This is an ex-
perient never before tried that We are aware
of, and this instance of direct trade may be the
forerunner of profitable traffic from Norfolk
to the old country.
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THE RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG AND Pa
T0MAC ROUTE.

"a, ~ IA .......,.a.==
THE OLD FAVOkITE MAIL ROUTE yt
AQUA CREEK
THE SHORTEST AND BEST ROU III TO
RICHMOND AND THE SOUTH.
.E<=o Fast and comfortable STEAM tk~
s5szsStsszss35z leave Washington city tTice daily
Sunday p. IN. excepted, from the wharf foot o..
Seventh street, ut 100 ~ m, and Z p. m, stop
ping at Alexandria each way and connect.r
III AQUA Greek with the Richmond, Freder
icksburg and Potomac Railroad with ecgan-
cars, supplied with elegant Sleeping chair "a
all It's trains. Through tickets and bagg
checks 10 all points South.
Both boats stop at Alexandria going and r.-
turning. sam L hL kUIH'
Supt. Of Transp Orta.ion.
j. B. GENTGY, General Ticket Agent,
my 13-tf Richmond. Na
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From ALEXANDRIA no
oRANeE, ALExANDRIA - MANA8sA8 ; ,

ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MANASSAS 3. p
Il 90 M g: 54Hg
ON AND AFTER TUESDAY, Decemc@
~ ", 1868, one daily passenger train Wi. run
between WASHINGTON and ~ NCEBUIr
connecting at GORDONSVILLE with the We
ginia Central Railroad TO RICHMOND and
CONVICTION; at LY NCHBURG for w Ell
and SOUTHW EST snd At WASiIlNGTOh
for the NORTH and NORTHW EST.
Through tickets and baggage checked go NI
prominent points.
Leave Washington daily 1T go q. ~, ard
Alexandria at 7:l5 M, arriving y, Lyncnb-rR
st 4:20 p. N.
Leave Lynchburg at go =. m, arrive 81.
Alexandria at 5:55 p. m, and at Washinct'
al G.40 p. m. ,.,,..,-o,, ..,.
leave Alexandria daily, excepting sunday, ~,
9:55 A. m, arriving At Strasburg II $40 p. 30 ,
and at Harrisonburg VI 200 p. IN. Eastward,
leave Harrsonburg at j:ij q. m, arriving
at Alexandria at 2:37 p. m, connecting VIII
the train from Washington 10 Baltimore aL
400 D. n.
The train leaving Baltimore at 100 81: DID,.
connects with the morning train 10 harrison
burg and intermediate points
Passengers from Washington and Alex9ndr-
to Winchester will find this n comfortable ano
quick route, involving only IS miles stagin2' 81
pleasant coaches, oyer the Valley IurnpIheaf
irving al Winchester AZ 600 p. m.
j. NJ BROADU>,
dec % General Ticket Ase'~
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~
The subscriber has started a TRl- WEEKLY
STAGE LINE between Winches fs--.Es--SSSSSzS q
ter and MERCER Station, or Clar k ss-skssAss.s-
Gan. the present terminus Of the Alexandra,
Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad; Stages
leave Winchester on MONDAYS, WEDE hS-
DAYS and FRIDAYS; returning leave Mer-
cier's Station or ClarSs Gap, on i y ESDAlH D
THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS.
Having made arrangements with the Rail
road, ] viii issue through tickets from Win
chester to Alexandria for $3.50; returning st
the same rate.
the Taylor Hotel JOHN T. HILL, Agent ut
Alexandria, Office ut Halls Photograph Gale
rv: in Berryviile, at Castleman's Hotel. The
line is provided with fine horses. good coaches
careful drivers, and quick time will be made.
~ In purchasing tickets h be qF' to F aSI Tor
Winchester, nov G-oo3m
DIsSOLUTION.
The copartnership existing between us is this
day dissolved by mutual consent.
J. S. blackjack will settle al bills due
by the firm and those indebted will please
make Immediate payment.
d. X. blackjack.
S. M. DENT.
7 $. Blackjack will continue the GRO
81 Gerry and COMMISSION BUSINESS,
under the firm name of j. 8. BLACKLOCK s.
co, jan l2-3t
CENUINE BUCKSKIN GLOVES.
VI CHARLES w. GREEN,
68 King street,
Wholesale and Retail Agent for the celebrated
RAMSBURG
GLOVE MANUFACTORY.
Has just received another consignment Of
Ladies', Gents and Boys Gloves, Gauntlets,
Hill oho L.
made Of the best material, and are superior in
cut and finish to any made in the country. Any
style Of Glove manufactured 10 order, and all
sold at stipulated factory prices. ian9
HAVE YOU FROSTED FEET?
IL THEN USE
JANNEY'S CELEBRATED CHILBLATN
LINIMENT
AN INFALLIBLE CURE.
Price % cents per bottle.
For sale by al druggists and country mer-
chants. JBNNEY 81 CO.,
Sole Proprietors, AS King ST.,
decIO -3m Alexandria, Va
JOSIAH H. D. SMOOT,
formerly of and successor to Smoot, Uher &
Company,)
L U M B FL D EA LER,
No. q, Union street,
Between King and Cameron
ie l9-tf Alexandria, Va.
OLIVE OIL-Genu;ne Italian Oil received
" and for sale by
GOULD & WHITENING,
No. 80 North Royal street,
jan 84w w. f. Henderson's old stand
FEHOMPSON'S and other brands Of K Il
Il WHISTLES, received and for sale by
GOULD & WILKENING,
No. 80 North Royal street,
ian S-4w w +. Hendersons old stand
DRESERVED GINGER AND CANNED
TOMAT0ES. also RAISINS, LAYER,
VALEECTA and SEEDLESS; FRESH CIT
RON and CURRANTS. in store and for sale by
dec - BREWIS 81 AWSON.
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a,,,,,,SsION MERCHANTs.

= ROBERT EDAoNDs,
Successor to w. A. Smoot & CO..
FORWARDING AND COMMISSION
MERCHANT,
No. King street, Alexandria, Va
Strict attention paid to the sale of all kinds
of COUNTRY PRODUCE. dec 3l-ly
WILLIAM II. IRWIN,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. S. Union street.
Offers for sale, st lowest market rates, pure
West Va. natural LUBRICATlNG OIL
Prime refined COAL OIL.
No PERUVIAN GUANO.
MEXICAN GUANO Of four grades
WHITELOOK & CO.'S CEREALIZER.
WOOLSTON'S BONE PHOSPHATE.
GROUND BONES. dec 2l-lm
T. A. BREwIS. r. NJ. LAWSON.
DREWIS & LAWSON,
GROCERS, LIQUOR AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
Nos. 81 and SO, Cameron street,
iv8-tf ALEXANDRIA, VA.
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And to execute all kinds of Scroll Saving
and Wood-Turning, Planning, Tongueing and
Growing and surfacing done in the best man
ner. They will also furnish plans and .spocii-
cations for dwellings, stores and other buildings.
nov 1O-tf
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UAsH1rGroN. ALExA. & GE0RaaTOWE 2. J
"a "a g % 81 s3s5Sz.35;ss;s ss.4sS

ess rs g. 81 5Sssl;z.! szz-esSs sS.@sS2
CHANGE OF TIMG-TO TAKE EFFEC2
MONDAY, December q, 1865.
ON AND AFTER MONDAY, December
~ Il, 1868, and until further notice, passen
ger trains viii run between Washington ana
Alexandria IS follows l.....
THROUGH MAIL TRAINS.
LEAVE WASHINGTON b. " ODepot o.-N
a. m; b. & O. Dcpo: fgr Manassas End Harris
Onburg 500 y. ~.
LEAVE ALENANDRIA-Cor Duke an|
Henry streets, from Manassas K. H., -. ?. m.
Corner Duke and Henry streets, from Lyhch
burg, G:U0 p. N. ,,.,....
LEAVE WASHINGTON-Ma aven
ne Depot-7:CO, 9l5 and ll:lj n. M, and l:55
4:3O, $50 and 7:3O p. IN.
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA-CO Dukean4
Henry streets at 400 4. IA, and from the cor.
| 81. Asaph and King sts. ~ 900, 500 and lVl1
| g. H., and 1890 2.3j ana SO p. n.
Ms-T-ains leaving Baltimore and ONO De-
not nj S:5j a. IN. connect with Orange, AleNan-
| dria and Manassas passenger train at ~ AsapL
| Junction for all points on the line OF that road
| between Manass.s Junction and BarrsonOurg.
Trains leaving ST Asaph and King streets III
! 2:35 y. m. connect 1T ~. Asaph Jucllon WIN
| train from Manassas and HGrrsonburg al 81
| u. M, arriving ut Baltimore y ONO Depot a.
| 800 D. ln AID IN time for D. M. tram Tor bal
| tlm0rc. o. a. Ole hN' '''' ''"P b.
" j. PHELPS, Gen. Manager.
SUNDAY TRAINS-LocaIp passenger train
viii he run between Washington and Alexan-
dria on Sundays during the close of tho rlyertu
navigation, rs follows: LoAve Alexandra al ?
and 1918 H. m, and 80 p. m, returning leave
Washington az J.lj aud ll:lj n. N, aud 4.'J
and 1870 p m. dec -
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,rpvpr ~ SKINNER J, NEWTON HARPER
Ito Of New York. Virginia.
IBERT I. SKINNER s. co.
4 Successors to j. Newton Harper " Co''J
GENERAL COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
Dealers in AGRICULTURAL MACHlN L.
RY, GRAIN, PRODUCE, &c:
SOUTHERN DEPOT FOR WOODS PRIZE
REAPERS AND MOI EkS. r,
WAREHOUSES;. 10 and II, S. UNION ST,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Give their personal attention to the sale OF all
srticles of merchandise consigned to them.
All orders filed with promptness'
fob 18-tf
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RAILROAD LINES.
ALExA., L0UDoUN AND HAMPSHIRE B. Z.
ES 81 II W M ~ 81 $50 s:ssEEzssS553s
NEW ARRANGEMENT,
M IL II & u 100

NEW ARRANGEMENT,
BEGINNING JANUARY l, 1869
TNRAI ms LEAV EALEAANDRlADA DAILY
Sunday excepted at a. m for Leesburg
and Hamilton, and at 4 p m. for Leesburg.
Leave Hamilton at II! B. m. and Lees burg Al
q m and l2:l5 p. Ia, for Alexandria.
Kemp's line Of coaches for Winchester con-
meet punctually with the trains arriving at and
departing from Hamilton passing through
Purcellyllle, Snickersyi!lo Castiemans Ferry
and Berryville. These coaches leave Winchea-
ter daily, except Sunday.
Reamers line Of coaches for MiddIeburg
make prompt connexions st Leesburg with the
train which leaves Alexandria at p n. and
Leesburg ut 12:l5; leaving Leesburg Monday
Wednesday and Friday, on the arrival OF the
train from Alexandria, and leaving Mlddleburg
at 7 a. m on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
--passing through Balls Mil and Aide
All trains arrive a. Alexandria at convenient
hours for connexions with Washington and
Baltimore, same day.
FROM ALEXANDRIA no
Ieoshurq. 500 Winchcster.......... $50
CIark's 1inp....... 225 BALI Mils.......... 2.25
Hamilton.......... 80 Aldie................- 20
Purcellvillc....... 255 Midd:cburg ......... BIB
Berryylle.. .........3 %
Goods Der New York, Philadelphia or Ba,t.-
more steamers RAJ ro9d or Express % care j..
II. Hayenner, General Agent At Alexandria
will be forwarded over the road free If charge
for commission.
and Hamilton, and AL Intermediate station. 70.
| low rate.
Round trip tickets good only for day of iss.c
| between Alexandria and Hamton,and between
these and intermediate points, 1T reduced rate
WASuINGTON BLYTHE,
| Jan 9-ly General Superintendent
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ENSURANG f.


GEORGE WISE. ROBERT JAMESON
FIRE LIFE AND
MAXINE
INSURANCE.
WISE s. CO..
No. 81, King street.
Fire, Life and Marine Risks placed IN. rella-
BILE Companies ut reasonable rates. Persons
wishing Insurance Of any kind will find it to
their interest to consult us before placing their
risks
FIRE RISKS IN THE COUNTRY taken at
moderate rates. sep l5-ly
7 LIVERPOOL AND LONDON
Ia AND GLOBE INSURANCE CO.,
ASSETS (Gold). .............,...,.".sl8, GOO, ooo
Risks taken on al descriptions Of property,
and Fire and Life Policies issued, payable IN
gold, currency or sterling.
Perpetual risks taken on most favorable terms;
Shareholders personally responsible for all
liabilities of the company, and losses settled
without reference TO England.
Marine Insurance also effected.
HOOE & WEDDEHBURN
ap 18-tf Agents, Alexandria, Va,
INSURANCE.
FIRE AND MARINE RISKS,
placed IN responsible companies, ut fair rates by
APP TT HOOE, WEDDEKBURN " co.
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In pursuance of the said order, | will expose
the above interest for sale. at Fairfax &. H. on
MONDAY. the 18th day of January next, Court
day at II O'Clock H.
WALTER MILAN
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IN THE COUNTY COURT OF FAIRFAX
i County, December Court, 1868:
John K. Cats,
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EEEDl FEED!
have in store and for sale
200 bushels White Middlings.
200 Brown do
100 % Ship Stuff.
100 - Brown Stuff.
800 Shorts.
500 Prime Oats.
100 bales prime Timothy Hay.
so Straw.
Hay furnished by the load in quantity to suit
purchasers Feed delivered free of charge.
AUGUSTUS WALL,
oc 29-3m Cor. King and Columbus stss
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T AMPS. LAMP GOODS q Old.
WIN. COGAN,
Is, North Royal Street,
offers for sale Lamps in great variety, from the
little Tom Thumb. to the most magnificent Par
lor Lamp; Gut, Ground and Plain Globes
Chimneys, all kinds and sizes, Brushes Wick,
and all Other goods in thetrade at the most rea-
sonable prices. Especial attention is called to
large lois of Stand Lamps ust received, purcha-
led at ex tremely lev figures, and offered at cor
responin rates. All who want real bargains
hands. 5me Parlor and Table camps had bet
or come quickly. NH 0-t
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IS EMBLY ROOMS.
The Al SSEMBLY ROOMS have just been
fitted up, and are now for rent for LECTU RES,
CONCE. RTS, FAIRS, &c. Apply to
feb 15-t f WILMER d SLA Nj LEX
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ASSETS (Gold). 0oO, O00
The New York herald., 1869-02-12
Tho Southern Press Convention.


We notice that the Southern Press Associa.
ton is called to meet on the 18th instant In
convention at Mobile. During the rebellion
the Southern press had an effective organiza-
ton, which did good service to its members,
but since the surrender they seem to have lost
all vitality. If the coming convention at
Mobile can restore some of the old rebellious
vigor to its Association it will do the journals
good service and lay the foundation Of
better results in the future. To do this
they must beware.of the too close embrace
of other Associations which was the pit the
Southern Association fell into at Atlanta two
years ago. Since then 1t has never thrived.
II they wish to prosper they must have their
business done by their own officers, and insist
upon dealing az body, and not as individual
journals, with the New York association. By
adopting this course, and electing president
and superintendent who understand their
business and win attend to IL, the Southern
Press Association can become respectable
body. Without these it is simply gathering
Of wordy gentlemen, who pass a set Of resolu-
tions and expect these to become sell-execu-
tive, which is fallacy that will not work.
The New York herald., 1869-02-12
Mexico and the Foreign Powers.

Late European telegraphic news informs us
that the Opposition" in the French Corps
LGgislatif demand restoration of diplomatic
relations with Mexico. They ask this under
the plea that French interests will suffer ii
there is longer interruption. Thus the
Opposition never fail to make hit at the
disasters of the Mexican expedition whenever
opportunity offers. The fact is, moreover,
that the reopening of diplomatic relations with
Mexico is really necessary. French dreams
in that direction were rudely broken; but
French interests are not so easily trodden
upon. There are very many French subjects
who were resident in Mexico at the date of the
intervention and who were obliged to fly
from the country. The Mexican government
has made most sweeping confiscation of all
sentiments, and doubtless these are disposed
to make an effort to have it returned to them.
Moreover, France had a large debt against
Mexico at the date of the Intervention, not
including the Infamous Jecker fraud or the
unfortunate acknowledged investment Of over
two hundred and fifty-two millions Of dollars
in the royal filibustering expedition Of Maxi
milan. The entire European debts Of Mexico
at the date of the Intervention were about
ninety-fve millions of dollars, Of which sixty
six millions are claimed by England.
England as well as France appears anxious
to resume diplomatic relations with the Mexi-
cans, and the British Premier lately stated
that England was ready to do this ''when
Mexico asked for ia very foolish
thing to state, considering the fact
that Mexico is SO disgusted with her
self and the whole OF humanity that
she feels more exclusive than Gina and would
by far prefer never to see another foreign
diplomat upon her soil. When she asks Eng
land TO send a minister to her capital II will be
when she Is under an American protectorate.
We advise France to wait for this same mo-
ment before she undertakes TO accrcdit any
Frenchman to Mexico. There Is no settling
OF this vexed Mexican question in any way
but the natural one. If Europe will wait a
little while, say from six months to year, for
us to get our new administration at work, we
will give them final and satisfactory solution
Of the whole problem.
The New York herald., 1869-02-12
Cousrss.-Ben Butler Continued.

In the Senate yesterday nothing deserving
of special notice occurred, excepting the
resolution of Mr.. Davis, Of Kentucky, which
lies over, denouncing Representative B. F.
Butler, of Massachusetts,, and others, as
''noisy and disorderly" and guilty of "a wrong
and an insult to the people Of the United
States" in impeding the counting Of the votes
for President and Vice President on Wednes-
day last. The resolution will probably not
come up again in the Senate, but we guess
that Butler, in the House, will be very apt to
give Davis piece of his mind this morning.
In the House yesterday, it will be seen from
our Congressional reports, that the debate
on Georgia, or rather on the conduct Of "Old
Ben Wade," in admitting the electoral vote
Of Georgia against the protest Of the House,
was the exciting topic Of the days profound
but preposterous debate. Butler, at all events,
was in his element. He rejoices in parlia-
mentary muddle Of legal technicalities, and is
equal to any emergency, except the patriarchal
stupidity of sold Ben Wade.'
The New York herald., 1869-02-12
The Senate and the President Elect
W1at Docs II Want

There remains less than three weeks longer
for the Senate to decide what position it win
assume with reference to the new executive
power it has been Instrumental in calling
into existence. In the decision it may
make we shall be enabled to Judge if it
urged the election of General Grant with the
idea Of making him mere tool or with the
desire to again restore the government to o
healthful condition. Much of the action Of the
Senate upon this question doubtless rests upon
that Of Grant in the selection of his Cabinet.
II the Cabinet is formed of men who may be
to the Senatorial liking. then General Grant
viii be well supported by the "Conscript
Fathers, who win imagine that they can con roI
the situation and carry their influence in what
ever direction they may deem necessary. II
is pertinent to ask what does the Senate
desire? II is difficult to answer this question
without blushing for legislation in the United
States. The facts are patent that the Senate
is to-day the great ring which controls the
fortunes OF many thousands OF leeches upon
the public purse. Whiskey, railroad, revenue
fIDAtltf duu otnti tuubMdCtofo rWdfHi anu DuZZ
about Senatorial ears, with cry like a
pack of wounded wolves, because they fear
that the incoming administration will lei loose
the hounds of justice upon them. They fear
that they will be driven from their prey that
the magnificent wealth of the United States
Treasury win no longer remain in their hands
TO manipulate to the national discredt; that
the government will not descend TO the low
level Of Wall street and try to make its
corner like q petty speculator that the
laws win cease to administer to the wealth Of
those who choose to defraud; that brainless and
| ignorant men will not be permitted to bur
lesque republicauism by holding Offices to the
public disgrace; that foreign ministers shall
no longer be sent abroad on account Of their
gastronomic, bacchanalian, jobbing, 6libuster-
Ing, revolutionary or bleating powers; that
appointments for al Offices will cease to be
given to those who wade through the largest
amount Of political filth for the benefit Of the
'Conscript Fathers All this they fear, and
The New York herald., 1869-02-12

Coon sERvIcR.- Much summary and salts
factory justice has been done against the tcem-
ing crime Of our city within few days past,
and that was not the least satisfactory that was
done In the Court Of Oyer and Tcrminer on
Wednesday, when murderer was brought
into court to the commencement Of his trial
and went out sentenced to death. There was
only one defect. The execution should have
been appointed for next Friday instead Of next
April. Speedy punishment is the greatest
element of terror to wrongdoers Ia COM
munity whose jails are organized as ours are.