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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-11-27
BOOTS AND SHOES.
FALL AND WINTER TRADE.
1869.
14..................KING STREET.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

The subscriber has now on hand and can af-
ford to sell at prices TO suit the times one of the
largest and best assorted stocks of Ladies (,
Gentlemen's, Misses and Children's Boots and
Shoes, of fine and coarse work, ever before OF
fered Cor sale in this market. His long expe-
rience in tho trade has enabled him to procur Q
a stock manufactured from the best material
and in the most durable and stylish manner,
and on the most favorable terms and with such
advantages ho can afford TO sell as cheap as the
cheapest. His stock comprises in part
Mems Heavy Kip Boots suitable for farmers.
Mems Heavy Calf Goots.
Mems Calf Stitched Scotch Bottom Boots.
Mons Calf Stitch Riding Boots
Gentemen's Fine Dress Boots.
Boys Fine Dress Boots.
Boys Calf and Kip Shoes and Boots.
Ladies' Fine Lasting Boots of evory descrip-
ton.
Ladies Cali, Kid, Goat and Morocco Boots
Misses
Chidren's Boots and Shoes Of every style and
description
A large stock of heavy gc DDS suitable for the
country trade, to which he invites the attention
of country merchants and farmers:
sep 10-3m W. b. WADDE1.
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LANDMARK, CUTLERY, Gc., FUh IHE
II FALL TRADE,
At So King street, corner OF hoyal::
The subscribers arc now receiving, their sup
ply of goods for the fell trade = mnInG.fs f6nnd aj
kinds Of Hardware cutlery, @c'' Usually
in a frst-cass establishment o W.
Persons in want will please examine. WE
nrefer the goods and prices to recommeno
themselves. them, Call at 50 King street .or
sen 90 JOHN T. CREIGHTON q SON,
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WOOD AND COAL

WOOD AND COAL FOR SALE AT NO.
w 26, KING ST. IN THE YARD.
800 tons of Locust Mountain Egg.
100 tons of Lorberry Red Ash do.
800 tons celebrated Lyons Valley do.
$50 tons Locust Mountain Stove.
100 tons Lorberry Red Ash do.
Cumberland Coal on hand at all times.
To arrive, per schr. j. Hotchkins-
300 tons Locust Mountain Egg.
so tons Furnace do.
lbs tons Lorberry Red Ash do.
Also an assorted cargo Of Johns celebrated
White Ash and st. Nicholas Mine Coal.
Coal sold hero as low as elsewhere
aug 23-tf JOHN LEATHERLAND.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-11-27

NTOTICE TO DEBTORS OF THE ALEX
~ ANDRIA SAVINGS INSTITuTloN'
Parties owing the Alexandrla Savings insults suits
in W fT' eo Instituted nenSa 10 upon ali debts remaining
paid on ist January next, the Directors beng
desirous of paying second dividend t. to dfPG?s.
itors at an early day, and to wind up the anairs
of the Institution as quickly as possible
By order Of the Board:
~ BENJAMIN BARTON,
1-ooom President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-11-27
FOR SALE AND RENT.

- FOR RENT-The STORE No. go King
Hsi street. Apply at l07 King street.
nov 10 COOK Il CREIGHTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-11-27

Married Persons or Young Men comtemp!s
ting marriage. being aware of Physical Weak
ness, Organic Debility. Detormities. speedil,
cured.
He who places himself under the care OF Df
j. may religiously confde in his honor az
gentleman and confidently rely upon his ski''
as A oh ysican
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-11-27

HREeH TEAS--Just received = iai Ss5or.- ;.
ment of Gunpowder. You. , ys@n impe-
rial Japan, ooong and Engli'n nud1,ias bTiss'es can
which | offer as low as the same quA'''''
De so'" Ne'' G. WIN. RAMSAY,
,c l47 King street
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ORGANIC WEAKN ESS
DR.. JOHNSON,

Member of the Royal College OF Surgeons,
London, Graduate OF ono of tho most eminth'
Colleges in the United States, and the grest;Sf
part Of whose life has been spen. in the 1espll
ais Of London, Paris, Philadelphia, ana o.sS,
where has effected some of the most sstonish'
ing cures that were ever known, many tropolet
with ringing in the head aad ears when asleep
great nervousness, being alarmed at sudde'
sounds, bashtulness, with frequent oiushing! q;
n,,rnA i'm ndi ~ alt,
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OOOK,S CELEBRATED COUGHS KUT'
The subscribers have just prepared q GeI19 ,aLk0
Hoersaness &C. which they offer for sale whole
ssIa, sals and roiiI retail COOK s. CRE!GHTON,
saie ana i'''' 107 King Street.
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THE ONLY PLACE WHERE A OURh
CAN BE OBTAINED.

Especially, who have become the victims OF
,olitary vice, that dreadful and destructive
habit which snEuslly swecrs to an ultimely
grave thousands of Young Men of the most
excelont talents and brilliant intellect who
might otherwise have entranced listening Sens-
tors with the thundcrs Of eloquence, or walked
to estacy tho living lyro, may call witt iuh
conllnnCa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-11-27

GB- Coal Docks. Alexandria Va and George.
town. d. &. oct lS- Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-11-27

Constantly on hand a supply Of superior
quality White and Red Ash Coal, which will
be sold at market rates, 2240 lbs to the ton.
NJ. ELDRIDGE 81 CO.,
an 5-tf No South Wharves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-11-27

CUMBERLAND COAL
u CUMBERLAND COALi
CUMBERLAND COALl
Keep full stock of Cum berland Coal, and
W. a. SMOOT,
aug17 Smoots Wharf. Pier d.
The national Republican., 1869-03-09

There Is not q bad inasence at work here
that Is not laboring zcalously TO prevent
Congress from complying with President
Grants request, that special exception be
made in Alex. T. stevart's case In the opera
tion of the old law forbiddins an importer
from exercising the functions Of Secretary
Of the Treasury.
The national Republican., 1869-03-09
Politicians.

There is class Of men in this country
called politicians, and all people who come
under this general designation are huddled
together and denounced as n very wicked
and untrustworthy class; and especially Is this
true with many newspapers in this country
which hope, by Joining In this general hue
and cry, 10 win favor with the new Admins
tration, which Is, as they affirm, to be run
without the politicians. We find the New
York Herald leading offin this sort ofdidtribs,
nd some other lesser Journals chime in and
take up the refrain.
To be a politician is 10 understand the
science of Government, and no man can be
II politician who does not understand this
science. And what Is more, no Government
can be run without Just such politicians as
these. In Government like ours every
man should strive TO be politician; that Is,
every man should strive to acqualnt himself
with the science Of Government that he may
be qualified to All the offices, and to dis
charge properly and well the duties of the
same. There must be Offices from the Pres
ldcnt down, and somebody must fl them;
hIcans. As these places in the Government
must be alled every man has the right to
seek to fill them. II Is, therefore, no dis
paraSement to any man to be called poll
tician, because to be a politician, in the best
and highest sense Of the word, is to be ont
capable Of holding office aud Of performing
its functions.
1t Is said by sone distant Journals that
Washington is now full of men seeking
Office. Well, suppose it is. They have
righ, to be herej and, moreover, they hav,
right to seek places. II does no, follow
because a man seeks an Office that he is unG
10 hold II. On the contrary, he may be, an
doubtless Is, 4 much better man for positio
than many who stand aloof and denounC
him as an ofice-seeker We say, therefor
ley Us have politicians and oftice-seekerSi fc
ia man be a politician in the true sense I
The S9rd, be Is a better office-holder than on
who "a O." q politician.
The national Republican., 1869-03-09
A sATTsrACronY peLIRF.

All men, In every section Of tho country,
are beginning TO feel o relief, born OF con-
adence In President Grant, for he has already
given indnbltable proof that Justice and right
are to prevail during his administration OF
the Government.
Good men everywhere breathe freer, and
hope is inspired In all hcarts that beat In
harmony with Justice and truth, that crime
will be punished that there is to bc no
Slckly scntlmcntality or mawkish scnsibllity
which excuses unrcpentant rebels for their
crimes, and pardons notorious thieves and
robbers Of the public treasury because Of
their former standing, nor because they have
influential friends. Neither will Ii DO done
because these people have acted with the
dominant political party. Justice will be
mctcd out.
The restoration OF glorious Phil Sheridan
to his old command In the South, and other
military orders Of kindred nature, show
coucusIyely what the President means to do
to preserve order In the South, and thus TO
expedite reconstruction upon a proper and
Iclccful basis.
already gone forth by the order Of his prcde-
cessor before the perfect consummation oil
this misguided elemency Of a weak Execu.
tive could take effect is another slgnincan,
instance that pardons of great criminals un.
der tho Presidency of General Grant will no,
bc as plenty as nies In August.
1t Is known that two men-brothers, w
think-Jacob and Moses Dupuy, were con
y!ctcd for having rescued and removet
whisky siezed by the Government officiall
In the city OF Now York. The former o
these men was sentenced to twelve and tn
latter for six months to the prison. The re
tr!ng President had issued pardon to thes
men, bnt 1t had not been perfected, an
when II was brought to the attention c
President Grant II was forthwith stopped
This Is an earnest Of what the country ma
expect,
The national Republican., 1869-03-09
ReraouaI.


Ex-senator Wade and family len the city
yesterday evening for Ohio.
We had the pleasure Of q cab yesterday
evening ffomhr. r. Z. Fish, editor Of the
Hsisna (Montana) Hsyald.
Gen. Fitzpatrick aud wife ieft Washington
last night for New York. Hewill return to
Chill at the beginning Of next month.
John NJ. Francis, Of the Troy Times, is re-
ported here to be an applicant for Minister
to Hague.
T. A. Boswell, Esq, who has been con-
fined to his house for several weeks, is
rapidly improving, and, We are glad tolearn,
is expected to be ut post In a few days.
When Gen. schoaeld retlres from the War
Department he will bO given command Of
the department Of the Pacific, and Gen. Hal
leck will be sent TO tho department Of Mis-
souri,.
The Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune says positively that Mr..
George II. Stuart, of Philadelphia, was ten
tered the Treasury Department, but declined
on account Of III health.
The President has rendered the appoint.
ment Of postmaster at 81. Louis to Maj. Gen.
A.. J. Smith, formerly Of the western army,
and more recently colonel of cavalry, In place
Of Joseph 7. Fullerton, to be removed.
Colonel William G. Moore, paymaster U.
s. A., late confidential secretary to President
johnson, has been ordered to report to Pay.
master General Bricc for orders, but has not
yet been assign ed to duty.
Breyet Colonel Wright Rives, captain 9Th
infantry, also lately acting as military secrc
tary to the cx-Prosident, has been granted
leave Of absence for one year, with permis
sion to travel beyond the United States.
Edward 7. Barber, esq, reading clerk IL
the House Of Representatives, who has beei
seriously III with typhoid fever, was mucl
J better last evening and in a fair way of re
covery.
, We take pleasure In announcing that Iii
Honor, Mayor Bowen, has so far recovere
from his late severe illness as to be able /
ride out. 1t is expected that he will be a
= his Office this morning.
r Judge Hoar Is the third Attorney Geners
y appointed from Massachusetts,. Levi Lii
coin Gather Of the Governor) served in Je
ferson's Cabinet during his first term, an
Q Caleb Gushing was Attorney General throug
!, the Presidency Of Franklin Pierce. Tn,
Il ophilus Parsons was invited to the positic
% by John Adams, but declined.
, A contributor to Boston paper says,
d regard to the new Secretary of the Navy
= "Haying been personally acquainted vii
;, Mr.. A. Z. Borie for many years, I can, wit
l. out fear Of being mistaken in the man, 81
Te that his popularity in Philadelphia is unsu
at passed. His appointment to the Cabin
at must have astonlshed himself more thu
anybody else. A more true, honest, who
man cannot be found. His selection inc
IN Gates that President Grant looks at charact
e. and ntness."
The national Republican., 1869-03-09
A DIminu,ion in Crime.

The almost total absence of crime in this
city during Inauguration week Is worthy Of
note. 1t Is agreed on all hands that the
influx of people to this city was greater by
many thousands than on any former occa-
sion of the kind, and still there never was
an Inauguration of President when so few
depredations, thefts and crimes Of a kindred
nature were pcrpetrated.
We should not forget to make honorable
mention Of the fact that this state Of things
is owing to the very efficient services Of
Major Richards and his staff Of Metropolitan
police. The perfect organization which the
Major, without ostentation or noise, effected
and the energy by which he carried out his
plans and arrangements did the work COM
pletely. His sharp detectives were on the
alert, and there was not q train that ap-
preached the city which contained one Of
these light-Angered gentry that was not
watched, and the result was that some sixty
or seventy Of the most notorious, expert ant
cunning thieves aud pickpockets were ar
rested and held In durance until the ceremc
nies were all over, when these disappointe
fellows were turned back In the way b
which they came. II was to them q cost
business.
We doubt whether there was ever gathert
so large concourse Of people anywhere
our land where there were SO few depreciation
We know that the remark has been frt
qucntly made by many OF our citizens, an
by strangers, that the infrequcncy Of tn
crimes which ordinarily accompany sue
gatherings were throughout the entire wee
significantly small. Too much credit cauno
be awarded to Major Richards, the gentle
manly and capable Superintendent Of tn
Metropolitan police force, for the manner i
which he performed the arduous duties {
his office. Considering the number OF me
he had at his disposal, and the way b
organized them and distributed the
power and efficiency, It is a marvel that
was able to accomplish so much, and to hay
done 1t In the quiet manner he did.
abundantly shows his capabilities as an oi
ganizer, and his untiring industry an
moreover, his eminent fitness for the impol
tant position he holds. He has won II
good opinions of all our people for the fait,
full manner in which he discharged the o
crous duties of his Office on this occasio
Major Richards ls faithful on all occasion
but for his eminent services during the we
Just past, he merits and will receive Il
hearty congratulations Of all lovers Of ord
and good government.
The national Republican., 1869-03-09

SECRET SALES OF GoLD.-The bill intro
duced In the Senate yesterday by Mr. Conk-
ling to prohibit secret sales Of gold or bonds
on account Of the United States, was referred
to the Committee on Finance. 1t cnacts that
hereafter no percentage, deduction, commits.
sion, or compensation, of any amount or
kind shall be allowed to any person for the
sale, negotiation, or exchange Of any bonds
or securities of the United States, or of any
coin or bullion disposed Of at the Treasury
Department or elsewhere, on account of the
United States; aud repeals all acts and parts
of acts authorizing the Secretary Of the
Treasury to appoint any agent, other than
some proper officer Of his department, to
make such sale or negotiation Of bonds and
securities. All exchange, purchases, or sales
Of the bonds OF the United States shall be
made by inviting the competition Of the pub
lie by advertising for proposals for any such
exchange, purchases, or sales, which shall
be awarded publicly to the best bidder oil
bidders, the Secretary of the Treasury rcsery
Ing the right to reject any such bids, should
he deem II to the public interest tOdo SO. Al
sales OF gold on account Of the United States
shall be made at public auction, by proper
officer of the Treasury Department, aftel
giving public notice of the time and place
snch sales shall be made, by advertising the
same.
The national Republican., 1869-03-09

THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM or THE UNITED
SrATgs.-Mr. Trumbull introduced In the
Senate yesterday au amendment to the act
establishing the judicial system of the United
States, which provides that the Supreme
Court Of the United States shall hereafter
consist of the Chief Justice and eight Asso-
ciate Justices, any six of whom shall con-
stitute a quorum, and for this purpose there
shall be appointed an additional Associate
Justice OF said court. The second section
provides that for each of the nine existing
Judicial circuits there shall be appointed q
circuit Judge, who shall reside In his circuit,
and shall possess the same power aud juris-
diction therein as the Justice of the Supreme
Court allotted to the circuit such circuit
judges to receive an annual salary OF $5, 900.
Each Justice Of the Supreme Court Is re-
quired 10 attend at least one term of the cir
cult court in each district Of his circuit dur
Ing every two years.
The national Republican., 1869-03-09

'uuu''' oOu'u " n ~ -
,Fs Pc n NJ A " P.-The Under
~ SIGNED IAkS, this Inethnd Of tntofmlng
his fr ends aud the pu5lis ssnsrnnS tha' Pc nn y,
League tilIl every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY aud
FRlDAY EVENINGS llonrs from h:9 ~: to J p ~.
- 70, ln advance, OrnameutAl P"nman,hlp' IN,
cludug OerInAn Text, Old English Lettering and
RlOuTishiug, sb. ;, W 'NhNh'
dsl-tf
,-Safa ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN
AZ Ou the Errors aud Abusss incident 10 0uth
and Early ManboOd with the humane view o. tteat
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
ianlo9m Box z. Phlladelphla: ia:
The national Republican., 1869-03-09

TnE VERDICT IN THE POLLARD CAsE.-Thc
Richmond Dipatch of yesterday says with
reference TO the verdict Of the jury in the
case of Grant, charged with the murder of
II. Riyes Pollard;
owe learn from an undeniablc source that
the verdict Of the jury was not founded In
the slightest degree upon the plea OF provo =
cation. The minds of the Jurymen were gen.
orally decided before any evidence upon that
point had been offered, and there was but
| little dlfficulty in coming to the final con
| cluson. The instructions of the Judge left
them no room for considering the question
of provocatiOn, and brought the issue to one
Of life and death. This being the case, no
one of the jurors was willing to say posi-
lively, upon the evidence adduoed, that the
accused was guilty Of murder in the first
degree.
The national Republican., 1869-03-09
DIED.

BLTTBY On the sth inst EMMA C., .wlio Of
Manfred G. FAttey, aud daughter Of the late Peter
Thompson, q Newark, jew Jersey, aGed ~ Year,.
please cory A E t
EVANS -oe the stb Inst 4, af.sr sbrief Illness.
JlYg 8, relte, oi ihe iate wm tyaas
o'rljcN, rom 6j7 Marylsnd Avenue. Tho fnends
aud aequai aistanoes Of the family are respectfully
Invited 70 attonl
GARRETT. -Ou tn evening of the 9Th instant,
tfer a short Illness, Mrs. REBErKAH GARRETT 0
tbs 1ilh year OF neT AEs.
Friend. and acIualntaucss are respectrully In.
yitsd e attepl her funeral, WHICH will take plaei
from the resldpnc Of her son, VIM. Y. q rrett, nt
55I l. street south, between Tenth aud Eleventh
east, at o'clock, ,. IN wedne-day, 9th.
JONES. Ats m on the 7th inst, Mrs.. ELlZ
JuNGs, aged 65 years.
The friends the famIy are respectfully invited
To attend her funeral from her late residence, Isl
The national Republican., 1869-03-09
BRADY'5
asa. ....PennsyIynnla ayenue..:...s 50;
tuear Metropolitan IIOtol. }

The publlc arc Invited to inspect tho large and
interasting collection Of pictnr's, consisting Of
the TurTuits Of dtstinEutshed Statesmen, lnrists,
Author, Travellers, Military apd AaNAi HrIues
The ulutngraph- uf the MEMBERS OF THE PREs
ENT GUNGKEss are also on exhibition.
BRADY ) great collection Of War Niuws from
the nr,t onE'goInnnt To the Anal scene o." tho great
national struggle, including the W".tgrn cam
p iigns under GRANT. SHERMAN, LOGAN, sLO:
iUM AND MEADE. THOMAS, HOOKER hud
sHERlDA Also, OF THE ARMY OF THE
POTOMAC.
Sherman = great march to tho seai
Nigws Of Lookout Mountain:
Chattanooga Nallcyi
seine uf GeueTal McPhersOn's Dauthi
Mnrfrcosboro Battle Field and Burial Place.
Fertilization. and Battle Field Of Atlanta, Ca
Views Ofthe AudUrsunyille PrisoRi
Ruin uf the city u Charleston, s. c.
Ruins Of Columbia, 5. c.
Ruins Of fOrl sumIeri
Ruins u Savannah, Ga;
Views uf Government Saw Mill aud Workshops
at Chattanooga
Naval Yiews.
and huudreds ul the most Interesting aud charaC
trTl-uC TspTesentatipns, both Military and Naval
giving q complete aud graphic history Of tho grea
| events uf tho age
IAPEkiAL GARTEs a specially
| Gallery open at all hours. I"Sflm
The national Republican., 1869-03-09
THEAsuRr DEPIRrNEET,
oFSJeE s,,d;us o, lsIshs.L 4. IL RsvSspE' Z ,np

OTHlCR OF lNrERNAL hHNENTE,
wAsHIsGroS. March 9, lsp.
SIR, John NJ. Buckley was appointed
solicitor In August last. On the I'd day Of
the following month ! requested his removal
upon the ground that he was wilful per-
jurer, or so weak and credulous rs to make
him the convenient tool Of corrupt and mali
cious men.
Not having changed my opinion of him
since that time have assigned him no duty
whatever, and for the last fivc months do
not know that he has even ostensibly done a
single hours labor for the Government.
Meanwhile have repeatedly urged his re-
moval, and he has regularly drawn his
\ monthly salary, at the rate Of $4,000 per
| annum.
Mr.. Biucklcy Is notoriously unqualified for
his place. l do not know that he even claims
to be a lawyer; certain II Is that he never
undertook the practice Of law, and the farce
Of his employment as Solicitor Of Internal
Revenue ! do not believe should be continued
under the present Administration.
| The Acting Secretary of the Treasury, un.
advised by you, may hesitate, perhaps, tC
change the officers OF the Department, In an.
ticipation Of the carly appointment and quail.
ihcatlon Of It's permanent Secretary, end
respectfully recommend, therefore, that you
request him TO dismiss Mr.. Binckley imme'
| bhif NNiy iNoPNNhahsf
+. A. ROLLINS, Commissioner.
lIndorsemsnt
ELEcUrIvE MANSION. March 3, lsG9
Respectfully referred to the honorable the
Secretary OF the Treasury. The services oi
Mr.. John NJ. Blnckley, Solicitor of Iuternal
Revenue, will be no longer required by tn,
| Government.
By order Of the President.
(Slgned) HORACE POINTER,
Brcyet Brigadier General, Secretary.
Upon this letter the following indOrsemen
! was madei
TRHAsuRr DsPARrsENT, March 4, Isp.
| John N. BiHckisy. Esq Soil ftor If iHtsrrd
| Rsrsnus.
Sin, I am requested by the President t,
inform you that your services as Solicitor 0
Internal Revenue are no longer required b.
| the Government. You are therefore hercb
removed from the office.
Very respectfully,
(signeG j. 7. HARTLEY,
Acting Secretary of the Treasury.
The national Republican., 1869-03-09

Mrs. s. N. FELTON,, wife oil Mr. =. NJ.
Pelton, president OF the Philadelphia and
baltimore Central railroad, and for many
years president Of the p. W. and b: rail-
road company, came near losing her life a
few DAYS since while travelling with her hls-
tand 70 Mobile from New Orleans. Mrs. y.
ai,smptsd 10 enter o sleeping car from
AhHhsr Just as the train started, when she
sipped And fell betweon the two cars, falling
on tbs uLsk between the rails, where she re.
BaineA psrfsttiJ quiet until The train passed,
eshfphg all ihiury With the exception N the
10. oi 20 so3:I! 90 ksI Tgtl ksad,