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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-28
GALE OF VALUABLE FAUQUIER
LA ND

GALE OF VALUABLE FAUQUIER
y LAND.
Pursuant to the terms of deed trust, exc
euted by q. w. Hoffman and wife on the 9th
of August, 1859, for the purposes therein men
toned, 1 shall offer for sale, at public auction,
on the oath DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1862 at
Wsrrenton Va, the TRACT OF LAND, con-
veyed by said deed, containing, by estimation,
about five hundred and eighty five acres. This
land lies in Fauquier CO., Va, Immediately on
the Manassas Gap Railroad, and within half q
mile of Linden Station; is in fine state of inn
provement, and is we'll adapted both to agri;,
cultural and grazing purposes. 1t is in good
condition; has on it a large and comfort EssssTA
able DWELLING HOUSE, and all ne EsiIs
cessary outbuildings.
TEkMS-Cash. Persons desiring more par
tieular information can apply to myself at Lin
den Station. or JOHN S. MOSBY, at Warren
ton. The title to said land is believed to be
good, but shall convey only such title rs Is
vested in me as Trustee
VIM. B. WALTER, Trustee,
FsuQuier county, nov 6-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-28

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND IN
y PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY-By vir-
tue of decree of tho Circuit Court of Prince
William county, entered on the 18th day of
October. 1867. in q suit in chancery therein
pending, in which Richard NJ. Allen and 9th
ers, are plaintiffs, and John A. Harrison and
others are defendants the undersigned, Com
missioners, will sell, before tho front door of
the Court House of said county, on MONDAY,
the first day of February, 1869, that being Court
day, TWOTkACTS OF LAND, in said coun-
ty, lying near the Potomac river; one contain
ing about 1881 acres, and the other about 66s
acres These lands are unimproved with
buildings and for farming purposes, but are
we'll set in timber of chestnut and other growth,
and are chiefly desirable rs timber lands, near
water navigation.
TERMS-One-fourth of the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the residue in two equal
instalments, at one and two years the prrchas-
er to give bond. with approved persona, secur,3
ity, to bear interest from the day of sale, and
the title to be retained as security for the defer
red payments. CHAS. f. SINCLAIR.
EPPA HUNTON,
Prince VIM co. Dec 28-eOts Comm rs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-28
DRY GOODS.
1HKAP DRESS GOODS.

n HE 4 7 DEESS GOO DS-
We have this day opeaed some Of tbe cl"..
est and prettyest Dress Goods We have Sc. a
this season. We name in part
All wool Surgcs, all culOrs.
Psin and Plaid pure Irish Poplins, II ly'..
half what they would have cost earlier 90 b..
season.
Magdca Mixtures
Silkand Wool Barathe2s
Colored Velveteans for Suits &c.
Call ald see them before they are a.. ',.-
dec WILMER 81 SLAYMAhth
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y0N bLFX6 & GEO2GETOWh .

1881
CHANGE OF TIME-TO TAKE EFFEC
MONDAY, December u 1868
ON AND AFTER MONDAY, Decema
~ Il, 1863, and until further nolice, pase-
ger trains will run between Washington 81
4 L.. e
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25

commanding General, one or more pro-
visions may be submitted 10 separate the
vste: and the ordinance which may b
passed by the Convention shall be IN
force until disapproyed BY Congress, OF
until they shall adopt Constitution and
| Il shall have been approved by Congress.
The right of trial by jury shall not be
taken away. In fact, the military COM
mander shall, OF requisition Of the Pro.
yisional Governor, give aid to officers oil
the Provisional Government in preserv-
| ing peace, etc. The Provisional Govern
ment may remove officials in the State
and appoint their successors, subject,
however, to the orders and directions OF
the President of the United States, who
may remove the Provisional Governor
and appoint his successor.
Mr.. Beck moved TO amend by STRIKING
out the sentence authorizing the Conven-
ton 10 appoint Provisional Governor,
30 as to leave that power with the Presl-
dent of the United States. M
Mr.. Farnswor.h gave notice that he
would move TO postpone the considera-
ton of the bill until next the session.
Sendte.-Mr. Trumbull, from the Com
mittee on Judiciary, reported substi-
tute for the bill repeating the Tenure-of.
Office law.
Mr.. Grimes said he would not vote
for it
Mr.. Davis would offer q substitute alb
solutely repeating Tenure-of-office act,
but the President declared 1t out OF
order
Mr.. Morton said the report of the COM
mittee preserved the shadow rather than
the substance Of the Tenure-of office act.
1t was merely bad photograph OF the
dead body. He would not vote for it
Mr.. Harlan argued in favor OF the
existing bill.
The report of the committee was then
adopted as substitute for the pending
bill-yeas, 81; nays, 10.
Brownlow voted yea; Fowler, nay.
Trumbull briefly explained the bill as
reported from the Judiciary Committee.
II was designed, he said, to remove any
obstacle which the Tenure-of-Ofice act
unchanged might throw in the way of the
President in performing the public ser
vice, aud at the same time to preserve
the principle which some Senators
thought constitutional principle under
living the Tenure Of Office act.
The bill then passed.
The Senate, at 5:35, went into execu-
tive session, and soon afterward ad.
journed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25
FOREIGN.

MADRID, March 25.T-The draft of the
new constitution was laid before the con-
stituent Cortes to-day. Its leading fea-
lures are as follows:
The Government is to be monarchical
in form, with a Senate and Congress.
The Senatorial term is limited to thirteen
years. Senators are to be elected by the
Provisional Councillors for each pro-
vines. Deputies to Congress are to be
elected every three years by universal suf-
frage. The reign of thsKing is limited to
term of eighteen years. The majority of
the committee which reported the Con-
stitution are favorable to the sep
aration of State and Church. The
minority propose that the Roman
Catholic be retained as the religion of
the State, with a provision for other
creeds. The liberty of the press and the
right of public meetings are fully guar
anteed by the new Constitution. The
Cortes have passed the CONSUMPTION law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25
The Ledger aaa bishop auIn,ard.

We take pleasure 10 Publishing the fol-
lowing editorial from the Appeal of this
morning, under the head Of Placing
Ourselves Right"
The appeal has nothing to evade ID
the matter alluded TO by the LEDGER. 1t
has not taken any part ia the controversy,
only simply to state that Bishop Quin-
tard did not know Of, and was not the
author OF the communication signed
Churchmsn," which was written with
no view Of conveying a wrong impress
sion of the negro's confirmation, but
simply to correct what the author be
iieved to he the wrong impression, as to
church usage, of the LEDGER. ii, as we
learn is true, Bishop Quintard went out Of
his way to censnre the negro for not APP
pearing at the chancel at the same time az
The white candidates for confirmation,
we think be did that which may justly
be regarded as a violation Of the comfy
Of manners that has always existed a
the South, aud we unite with our contem
poraries 10 condemnation Of IL. We de-
not believe in negro equality in any
shape-in OF out Of the Church-anC
hope that Bishop Qaintsrd will maxi
haste to correct an impression growing
out Of his unfortunate fdur pas, iujuri
GUS to him and the Church over which b
presides.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25
New York Money Market.
Special to PUBLIC LEDGER, by Southern Pacii
and Atlantic Telegraph

Special TO PUBLIC LEDGER, by Southern Pacific
and Atlantic telegraph
New YORK, March "a, 1925 AM
Gold, l3lt. Bonds of III, ll6; 5-20s-
go, llS}; ga, ll4s; IS, ll6s; new
6-2Os-'65, ll3l; 81, ll3s; go, ll3s \;
l0-40s, 1851; Pacific Skies, l035. Gov.
ernments opened bearish, but prices are
well sustained. Sterling Exchange dull,
prime sixty-day bills, 1851. Gold loan
ing at | 10; market less active.
Hos a.m.-Gold, 1911. Wells, Fargo
4 Co.'s Express, 800; American Express,
$50; Adams Express, 50; United States
Express, 56t; Merchants Union Express,
l53; Quicksllver, l92; Canton, 5el; Pa
ciac Mail. e63; Western Union Tele-
graph, 37s; New York Central, 1923
Erie, -; Hudson, 1881; Reading, 9l4 f;
Chicago and Alton, $50; Chicago and
Alton preferred, l5l; Toledo, Wabash
and Fort Wayne, G6A; Toledo, Wabash
aud Fort Wayne preferred, II; St. Paul,
yOt; St. Paul preferred, 1913; Fort
Wayne, 1924 Ohio and Mississippi, 32s
Michigan Central, III f; Michigan
Southern, 96l; Illinois Central, l3s
Cleveland and Pittsburg, eSs Cleveland
and Toledo, 1904 Rock leland, 1924
Chicago and Northwestern, $40; Chr
cago and Northwestern preferred, 92t
Market somewhat heavy, owing to dis
nosition 70 eel. The Stock and Gold
Boards adjourns io-norrow-Good Era
day. Street quotations will be issued.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25

than as being liable to specihc Ana
literal construction.
There is, as yet, nothing which par,
ticularly supports the literal meaning OF
General Blair's charge, unless one be
disposed to be an alarmist. We're one OF
the latter character, he might attach a
certain amount Of significance to some
nromineut occur. ences OF Grants snort
Administration. Thus he might argue
somewhat as follows: mn q
l. The appointment over Thomas o.
an interruptions instrument like Sheri-
dan is indicative Of some bad project.
3. Sherman, the successor OF Grant as
commander of the army OF the United
States, is known to be an uncompromis-
ing monarchist. M M. :,
3. Grant is filling majority OF the
official positions with relatives, personal
friends aud his immediate retainers.
4. Grant is disposed to push our reia-
tons with Cuba and Great Britain to the
verge of war, and, in so doing, gives rise
to the suspicion that he wishes to create
an army upon whose support he can rely
for the carrying out of some Interior and
sinister project. IS. 80.
OF course these assertions are those OF
an alarmist. Grant is OF the people.
Grant was elected by party that IS SO
governed by conscience, so devoted 10
the interest of God and humanity, so full
of sympathy for the poor people, that IL
would never permit him to commit the
crime of overthrowing the republic.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25
CammercinI Conxention.

We publish in our columns this eve
ming the programme Of the Committee OF
Invitation for the Commercial Conven-
ZION. to come off at this place on the 18th
Of May next. This promises to be an
assemblage most remarkable for and on
account Of the great interests to be con-
sidered. Memphis add the entire South
are interested in the deliberations of this
Convention, and its action will dousasss
give renewed impetus to our trade and
future prosperity. The building Of a
great road from here to the Pacific coast,
aud to build mp direct trade Nth En-
rope and the South, WILDE the srst prop
osilions considered. We hope the peo-
pie Of Memphis will sndeayor to enter
tain the delegates sent TO the best Of their
ability, Snd that all may go away pleased.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25
B Y TELEG RAP
LATEST TO NOON TO-DAY:


NEw Yonk, March 25.--Last night
detective officer Sully arrested Adolphe
Phillips, young German, who for the
last two months has been stealing rare
books from the Mercantile Library valued
at one thousand dollars. Phillips con.
fessed his crime, and thirty volumes were
secured.
In the case of Deputy Sheriff John
Read, the murderer Of policeman Sme-
dick, q writ of error has been framed by
Judge Bernard; but the Judge has re-
fused TO grant any stay Of proceedings.
The legal exceptions are to be appealed
from the general term to the Court Of
Appeals, but meanwhile, say the lawyers,
Read may be hanged. At y w
A man named Evans cut the throat of
James Hickox, at Center Hill, Conn,
Monday morning. The murderer was
arrested, and says he killed Hickox for
criminal intimacy with his wife.
VIM. Quincy was in the Court of Gen
eral Sessions, yesterday, to answer for
having in his possession one thousand
dollars in bonds, which had been stolen
from Cambreling & Payne, Of Wall street.
The Herald says the law should be re-
pealed, as it is an insult to the people
and an insult to the House Of Representa-
tives. From the degrading position to
which the House is reduced, the Presi-
dent and the people are compelled, cap
in hand, to bow to the supremacy of the
Senate.
The Times advocates the repeal of the
Tenure-of- Office ae. because it is not
good law, and because it deprives
the Executive power of all vigor, and
renders the needed reform in the admin
istration of the Government utterly i'm
possible.
The Herald says: "If the substitute
is adopted, Grant will be outwitted and
circumvented."
The Tribune says: The substitute is
not what we could WISH but we welcome
it as relief to the Administration"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25
WAsHrNerox. March q. lso9.

WASHINGTON. March "a. 1859.
House.-A bill regulating the manner
of applying to Congress for the removal
Of political disabilities vas referred to the
Reconstruction Committee.
A bill enforcing the Sd section of the
l4th Article OF the Constitution was re-
ferred to the Reconstruction COMMITTEES.
Several other bills we're also introduced
and referred.
Mr.. Garfield, from the Select Commit
tee on Census, reported bill for taking
the Ninth and subsequent census. Or
derei printed and recon- mitted-
Mr.. GARFIELD gave notice that be would
call it up for action next Tuesday. The
bill establishes ceneus buSssp in the
Department Of the Interior, the head Of
which is to be appointed by the Presi-
dent. An ASSISTANT superintendent is TO
be appointed by the Secretary Of the In
terror for each Congressional district ssd
territory. The District Superinte ndents
are to employ all subordinstes they need
for taking the census The census is to
be taken on The first Of April, 1870, the
vhole work 70 os saIG in two months,
aud the 6nsl population Eaas, and the
bureau closed by the LIST Of May, 1872.
The Gapretary Of the Interior, Attor-
pey General eDd Census Commissioners
are to prepare and psEiect 9 scheme
aid tables to lay before Congress m the
first Snndsy in December next. When
the census "a taken, the population oil
each State is to be divided by Is 600, and
the quotient will give the number Of Rep
resentatives to which each State is enti-
tied in Congress. This is expected to give
270 members 10 the House. The basis OF
representation hereafter is to be fixed at
one member from each 10000 Of the
Formulation. .fa
Butler. from the Committee on Recon
struction, reported a bill for the State OF
Mississippi. Il authorizes the re-assem
bling forthwith, on the coll Of the Presi
dent, Of the Constitutional ConEention
heretofore elected under the act OF March
2, 1867. II The President declines "a
issus the call within thirty days, The
Commanding General Of the Fourth Milf
tary District is 10 summon the Conven-
ton by proclamation. The Convention
Is empowered 10 appoint Provisions a
Governor, to authorize him to remove
and appoint registrars and Judges o.
election, and TO provide for forwardiHl
votes on the Constitution to the Provis
ional Governor, 10 be counted IN BIZ
presence and that Of the Commandinl
General Of the Military Division Of Mis-
sissippi. The Convention shall not cou
tinue in session more than sixty days
and the Constitution framed by il shsl
be submitted to the people within nine,l
days after adjournment. The District
unrepresented at the time Of last adjourn
ment shall proceed Immediately 70 elec
delegates. Under the direction Of thl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25
PUBLIC LEDGER.
Comnromtse in the senate.

News over the wires this morning give
ma the terms of compromise between the
repealers and anti-repealers in the Sem
ate over the Tenure-of- Office law The
Republicans of the Senate for the last
week have had their blood up to the
fighting point, great fears being enter
tanned that the party would go asunder
over this Tenure law.
There is little doubt Of the existence at
this early period Of Grant party, ana an
extreme Radical party headed BY Sum-
ner aud tailed by Brownlow. These two
factions have been warning against each
other in the most furious style already
over the repeal Of this law, which is so
obnoxious to the Presidential party.
Yesterday an agreement was had, with
which it was thought every one
would be satisfied and the unity OF the
party preserved; yet it is very doubtful
if the House, which passed the uncon-
ditional repeal, will agree with the
Senate in their proposed compounds and
endeavors TO still hold on to their power
of revising the acts Of the Executive.
As we have said before, the past is
nothiur mere than the forgotten present
History and precedent viii not speak
falsely. Nobody was ever known TO give
ND the sweets Of power after having
once exercised II. The Senate and
Huuse of Representatives by two
thirds vois, passed law taking IRON the
Executive AH the prsrugRtvss that were
eesxistsnt with the government sheAr-
ipr n .nf al power, and making the Cnlsi
Magistrate 4 mere executive officer o.
.br Senate. The plan Of ronproulss
arresd uunn by ths Radical SsnEiors TO
restore hack AgEin TINS iIl7gOttsn power
n the proper department Of me 6DTstn-
mani aE ms-s snEul. and aDsi nj N TIE
haas, extent lessen thar power over TIE
Prasidsuti.l oflrs-
In 1iss ssEsss posEibis VDris, 70 sun
m ths lssg1sEs Of tina agreement Is
su,kiaE mare ihsn The lAz is already,
a,d thst Is, that the President shall re-
move no officer, or Ell no vacancies,
without the consent Of the Senate. The
old law is somewhat changed in phrase
ology, but not ia meaning. by this pro-
posed plan; and we have little idea the
House will agree in this sham modifca'
ton, and would be surprised that the
Presidents party could be taken in BY
such q ruse.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25
New York Cotton Market.
Special to PUBLIC LEDGER, by Southern Pacif
and Atlantic telegraph

Special 70 PUBIC LEDGER, By Southern Pacific
and Atlantic Telegraph.l
New YoRK, March rs, 1850 a.m.-Up-
lands--Ordinary, 25a good ordinary,
26a; low middling, 27a; middling. %;
good middling, 3Ol Florida-OrdinAry,
&c; good ordinary, 27 low middling,
20; middling, 20; good middling, 303.
Mobile-Ordinary, 261; good ordinary,
ut low middling, PSI; middling, 2a} /;
good middling, 3Oa New Orleans and
Texas-0rdinsry, 2sl; good ordinary,
274; low middling, 2S4; middling, 293 /;
good midding, 3Ol. Market opened firm
with more activity; sales at all ports
yesterday, l0,700 bales recsipts, 1000.
1890 m.-Cottoa demand moderate,
end prices nrm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25
MAIN STREET STORES
AT AUCTION.
ON THURSDAY. APRIL 1,

WE WILL SELL ON THE PREMISES
to the highest bidder. that valuable and COM
modious sTOREHOUsE. No. $40. IN THE
PRovINE BLOCK. at the northeast corner Of
Msin and Gayeso streets. and No. 1858. being
the next adjoining Store. These houses are
built upon lots fronting about % feet on Main
street. by depth Of about "a feet-are four
stories. the ground floors being designed for
stores and the upper stories for offices. sleeping
rooms CT for families. Dry and fine cellars to
both houses.
The buildings are under rent until 1st of De-
tober to good tenants. and must always COM
mand full prices.
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne-half cash, balance
in twelve months. with interest.
ROYsTER, IRRELEVANT d co.,
Auctioneers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25
Frank Blnir's Prophecy.

From the Chicago Times.l
General Blair charged that General
Grsut, If elected, would turn the Presi-
Dental chair into q throne. Nobody
believed this assertion. IL was received
as an uttersnce which, originating 10 the
heat Of discussion, was indicative only Of
a fear Of Grants general policy, rather
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25
THE COMMERCIAL CONVENTION AT
MEMPHIS.
Programme Adopted by the Conn.,
mittee of Invitation.

miftee OF ImvftattOns
The Committee of Invitation respect
fulIy request all newspapers friendly to
the proposed convention to publish the
following letter, with the accompanying
suggestions, that the public may be IN
formed as to the movement ana its
objects: ~ rT
N MEupHrs. TENN. March, 1869.
To -:
The Commercial Convention which
met at Norfolk, Virginia, in October last,
adjourned to meet iu this city at such time
as our Chamber of Commerce might
designate. The day selected is Tuesday,
the 18th of May next.
One of the objects of the Convention
is to secure the cordial and active CO.
operation of the people Of the Ohio and
Mississippi valleys in the effort to build up
a direct trade with Europe through South
Atlantic seaporls not in a spirit OF OPP
position to North Atlantic cities, but in
that of a generous rivalry which Will
connect all portions of our Union through
the kindly influences Of mutual interests
and general prosperity.
Another object is to discuss The necessl:
ty for a railroad from the Mississippi
river to the Pacific Ocean, over route
unobstructed all the year.
A third may be that of leveeing the
Mississippi so as to save from inuada-
ton, and bring into speedy cultivation,
the most productive cotton lands in the
world.
Objects such as these are worthy the
consideration of our wisest and most
patriotic men; and, in the name OF the
citizens of Memphis, we invite you to
attend the convention and give us the
benefit Of your counsels.
Respectfully,
]. 1. Trezvaut, H. G. Smith, T. A.
Nelson, L. C. Haynes, L. S. Marye, T. Z.
Brinkley. W. 3, Stephens, ] I. SEsyne,
il. DaBoss, J. O Pierce, j. F. Boyd.
A Aston, D. A. Brewer, ". N Smith,
3. McDsFit. l. J. Dspre, N. J. Wicks,
J. VI. Lsffvich, 8 " Wolcott, z. d.
Parfss, A Wright. /. G. Harris, W. B.
Grssnlaw, u c. Galway. W ]. Sykes
Cpnmiftse Of Inri,aiion.
n. BIO facilitate tha Deliberations
Of the ConTentisn the committee would
respectfully suggest the following ratio
Of rspressns&,ion, to-wif:
Thst the Governor of each State and
Territory will sppoint deleg alton, not
sxcssding ter, for the State at large, and
one for each Congressional District.
That each city or town will appoint but
two delegates for q population under fige
thousand. and one foF each additional
two Thousand.
That each incorporated railroad,
steamboat, manufacturing or mining
company will appoint but two delegates.
That each Chamber of Commerce or
Board of Trade will appoint bat one del
egate for every one hundred members or
fractional hundred.
Every one appointed or specially in
vited will please notify the Chairman OF
this Committee If be can attend. and will
bring with him some form of eredential
as a delegate. I. J. TREzEyAEr,
Chairman, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25
New Orleans Cotton and Money
Markets. W

Special to PUBLIC LEDGER by Western Union
telegraph
NEw ORLEANS, March rs, ll:3O am.
Cotton demand fair and prices firm (;
middling, 2s@28fc; sales, 500 bales /;
Gold, 1917 New York sight bills, !
per cent premium.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25
SOUTH CAROLINA.

cOLUEBIA. March 25.-Ths General
Assembly. after four months 10 session
and the passage Of about seventy-hvs
acts, adjourned to-day sine die.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-25

THIS MACHINE HAS PROVED ITSELF,
Il Mt every trial with other Machines. to be the
never yet failed to give entire 3 abstraction to
all persons who have tried its merits, and we
guarantee II to do all, or even more. than we
claim for II.
All persons are respectfully invited to call Mt
the Magnolia Laundry. No. A Monroe street,
where these Machines can be seen In full ope-
ration. For sale by
ATWOOD h ANDERSON,
1898 $50 Main street.