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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10
ALEXANDRIA, 22l May, Isl

Re-. GeVrge ". Parker:
Dear sir believe our relations nave always
hcnn friendly. | understand from Mr.. Mcclure
that YOU told DR.. Gibson that | was a clever
kind-hcnrted man, but politically unreliable
You profess to be minister of tho Gospel, call
ed 10 preach "daod toW 10 men" win you be
kind enough To- state what grounds You have
for making such statement Yours respectt j.,
LEWIS MckEN2IE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10
ArryAyDRIA. Va. June 9Th, 1869.

Gents-Your note of June Slh was duly re
coivcd and contents noted. Hero with pleas
find copv of tho correspondence alluded to II
yonr note, and which is nj your disposal.
Yours, respectfully, ~
GEORGE w. PARKER.
To Mrs.rs. G.. w. Simms. Josiah Willard, Geo
Chapman, Il. f.. White, Ii. :. King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10
ALEXANDRIA, Va, June 8, 1856!

ALEXANDRIA, Va, June 8, 1869.
Re-. george W. Parker:
Dear Sir-It is reported that some cores
pondonce has recently passed between yourself
and Lewis Mckenzie, esq, of this city, OF
character calculated to interest the public al
this time. If such be the case, and it should be
compatible with your feelings, and involve nc
breach of confidence, we would respectfully so,
lict a copy of such correspondence for publIca'
ton. Yours truly, G. W. SIMMs.
JOSIAH WILLARD.
GEO. CHAPMAN.
+. +. WHITE.
II. ). KIsG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10
DOUBLE DAILY TRAINS. The Knoxville

DOUBLE DAILY TRAINS. The Knoxville
Tenn. Press and Herald has the following:
1--WE noticed some days ago that Major j ack.
son. Superintendent OF the East Tennessee and
Virginia and East Tennessee and Georgia rail
roads. had proposed to the Eastern roads to
put on a second passenger train on the l1th
inst. la response to his proposition, however,
he has received notice to the effect that the
Virginia and Tennessee railroad managers
will not consent to adopt the double daily SER
vice until September next"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10

the counties OF Alexandria and Fairfax, who
will fail to support the Walker ticket, a. 4
choice, over the Wells ticket Without, prob
ably, as much excitement or agitation, on pc.
htical subjects, as has been shown in some
other portions of the State, there is as much
quiet determination on the subject, hercabouts
as in any other section la all the ncighbor-
ing counties, there isithc same determination.
A respectable number Of gentlemen who have
heretofore acted with the Radical party, will
vote for the Walker ticket also.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10

The position assumed by Nr. }. +. Lewis,
candidate for Lieutenant Governor on the
Walker ticket, and at the same time can
didato for Congress to resign the oEfieo of
Leuteoant Governor, if elected to both places
gives much dissatisfaction, and does the
Walker ticket no good We should think Nr.
l. had better be better advised However, it
is his own look out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10

President Grant will attend the opening
ceremonies of the Peace Jubilee, and whilst
there will be the guest Of the city of Boston,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10

The shipment of coal from Western Mary
land continues to be large by the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad and the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal, but still there is Il great lack of trans
portation from Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10

Speaking Of the number Of crimes, commit
ted or reported, at the North and at the South
the National lntelligeucer remarks that il a
statistical comparison we're made--if that were
possibie-it would be found that the former cx-
ceedcd the latter by many fold, Not day
passes but the leading Northern newspapers
are called upon to chronicle numerous and
sometimes long array OF the most daStardly
and revolving crimes. which. if Occurring in
Southern society, would PIT that entire section
under martial law, or some other sort Of severe
and arbitrary rule
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10

RIcHMo&p. VA-The Richmond corrcspon.
dent Of the Petersburg Index says: "Asscssoy
Schoiie'd has published statement giving the
value of real estate and personal property in
each ward. The assessment is mu oh smaller
than in former years, owing to the general bust
ness depression and the great depreciation in
the value OF real estate The real estate is
assessed at little over $2i 100000 and the
nersonal property at n little over IS, 600, 600.
There is filling of in taxable personal pro.
perty, since 1858, Of nearly 81 900, 600. The
class tax amounts to S3i,9 against $50, 81,
for the year previous. The total registration
for last year was IL, III. The number of per-
sons, found Tor the assessment of the poll tax,
amount to only Q, llS-4 ,053 men that voted
and registered could not be found OF these,
Sl4 were whites and 8 .239 blacks. We can &C.
count for within fifty OF the absent whites,
for large numbers OF our mechanics have gone
North 20 seek work-not so with the blacks,
they are all here! they We're ever hcre-and
this statement, prepared by radical hands, shows
how little the negroes bear Of the burdens OF
taxation. Even after they are assessed they
rarely bother themselves about paying the poll
tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10

Mrs JOHN TYLERs Pc NGc-A superb
bic ME eniiv5n.d the nomesr cad If Mr.. ex-
President Tyler on Friday afternoon and even
ing. y select party, embracing army officers
and DISTINGUISHED civilians, took steamboat
from New York, and, having landed at West
Brighton, were driven 10 Castle ton Hill, where,
under the fine shade trees, the large and bril-
errors Island band. The ies, i've gathering
was in honor of the cz Prcsiden 5 daughter,
who is to be married on or about the 26,h in
slant Mrs. Tyler, nnbappily, Wi : i'll. -N1o
York SIM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10
CoALTRADE BY CANAL.-1hefo following snip
mcnts by Chcsapeakc j. Ohio Canal were made

During the month of May the amount OF ton
mage on the Chesapeake IL Ohio Canal was or oS,-
C 1tons. Welding a revenue Of nearly SO, 900,
being an increase of $4,000 tons. and nearly
So, 0l0 ov or the month of May OF last year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10
ALEXANDRIA.

The COUNTY NOMINATIONS of candidates
for the House of Delegates, made at the Con
sentative meeting, held here last night, will,
We believe, be acceptable to all the Conserva-
tives, Of this county, and those who will act
with them, at the approaching election. Mr..
Johnston and MIR. Smoot arc intelligent, active,
gentlemen-with ability to represent US faith
fully in the northumberland in the bu-
siness and property OF our city, and cOnversant
with our wants. We have no doubt but that
they will, if elected, do their duty to the salts
faction OF their constituents. We, therefore,
ask for an united and earnest effort to secure
their election. Every citizen is interested in
this matter. 1t is due to the gentlemen IN
nomination. that every honorable exerticn
should be made in their behalf
An outcry is raised by certain Radicals be'
cause some persons in Washington, are re-
ported to have discharged from their employ
ment, colored men who made themselves no.
torious BY their active exertions at the election
in that city, ncglecting their business to do all
whom they depended for a living. Aud this
we call very impudent cutlery, in view OF the
fact that Secretary Bore ordered the discharge
of all the workmcn at the Philadelphia navy
yard, who voted against the Radical party-ln
view Of the proceedings at the navy yard at
Washington, and in view OF the proscriptivc
course Of the administration ard the government
officers in Washington, and all over the coun-
try We are free to say this, because we have
always been opposed to interfering with the
right of suffrage But surely, it is not fair
that white men should be turned out office !or
voting, and fuss should be raised il bIacb,
men should be turned out.
The Richmond State Journal declares, as it
states, upon the best authority, that Gen.
Grant is in favor OF the election Of Gov. Wells
as Governor, and OF the success OF the regular
Radical ticket 10 this State We have not Il
doubt of it. And this should only make the
Conservatives more determined than ever in
their endeavor to defeat the Wells ticket. The
attempt to connect Mr. Walker with the al
miuistration party, IN any manner or shape,
only loses him votes with the Conservatives Ol
the Statewide have no disposition to "Snee2l
when Gen. Grant takes snuff although he
is in power. Bad a. things are the time has
not come yet for that.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10
e. o l. ID
a DVERTISEME INT.

,sw YORK, Juno lo-Gold day 1894.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10

Ii is said one of the first questions 20 be
brought to the attention Of the new muister
from Peru, who was presented to President
Grant yesterday, will be the business ofthe mon
iiors purchased from the U. s. for the Peruvian
government in the Caribbean sea. The Spanish
minister IS very uneasy about their movemcnts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. jane lC.-The mar
ket for Flour continues inactive and the safes
light: rric,s unchanged. Very little Wheat
offered, and no sales reported Corn steady ana
price: firm: sales of 1862 bushels mixed at %s
81; no yellow offered and quotations nominal
Rye in moderate request but very light supply;
sale, It l25. Cyru Meal has advanced and we
quote country-g5ound at slas5; city mills ca
"a Oats in request, with salcs of BOO bushel:
at 7lc Butter very dull At :0a2j, for prime
FOES in fair request.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

NEW York, June l0.-Stocks weak but ac-
i've and excited. Money quite active at per
cent. Exchange9l Gold 80. Five'twenties'
1862, coupon, 2l.. Ten.forties: coupon, So
North Carolinss 81; do new 6i!. Vlrginias'
old, 81: do. new GIL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10

BALrGMoRy, Jnno 10 -Virginia Gs, old, Al
hid 1s} asked; do. lSG6 5Gl bid, 573 asked; do.
1867 Il asked. North Carolinas, new, % bid'
So asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10

Judge Fisher, commissioner of patents, has
ordered board to convene for the examiua-
ton of the clerks in the Patent Office. He is
determined to weed out all the inefficient clerks
from his Office. Those who do not pass q sat
i>tactory examination will be notified to leave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10

The Census Committee are still in session in
Washington, and have had interviews with a
number OF prominent Government officials in
regard to the manner OF taking the census, but
as yet have not agreed upon any defnit, plan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10

BALTIMORE, June lO.-Cotton very firm at
32c. Flour fairly active. Whc,t dull. with
prices unchanged prime l65al55 Corn ad-
Ijrm at - for light Rye dull and nominsl.-,
Pork firm at S32aS2 25. Bacon active. Lard
quiet at H.! cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-06-10

The proposition for the admission Of Lay
Delegates to the General Conference of the NJ
T. Church, now submitted to vote of all the
MINISTER'S OF the Church, will, from the returns
already received, be probably adopted
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27

re- SENATOR SHERMAN has written a
letter in which be says that while he
is for making the women equal with the
men as regards property, business,
employment, liberty, and social posi-
ton, be is not for granting the right to
vote till a majority of the women con-
cur in demanding it. "My fear" says
he, sis that the right to vote will tend
to disturb the harmony of society,
make discord in the family circle, and
thus cause much greater evil than
good"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27
Nav 18th, P. NJ.

May 18th, P. M.
Executive Committee met. Absent,
P. A. Sanns.
4. w. Kerns having declined, Chas
j. Menager was appointed on Finance
Committee.
Col. Cadot, Major Neal and Capt.
Jno. A. Hamilton were appointed a
committee to cooperate in procuring
accommodations for soldiers from g
distance.
Procession will form on Locust
Street, in front of Court House, at lC
A.. M, and march to Cemetery, where
he ceremonies will be performed, after
which an appropriate address will be
delivered, and dress parade { if desi.
rable, and will conclude with a Picnic
Basket Dinner. Everybody is urged
to bring their dinners with them, and
wind up with grand picnic. Pro-
gramme will be published as soon as
parties heard from.
H. ]. CALDWELL, President.
X. G. HUMPHREYS, Secretary.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27
For the Gallipolis Journal.
Once More Around These Graves
We Meet.

Once more around these graves we meet.
Oil this is haliowed ground,
And when our riiving braves we'd greet,
No litter place is fonnd.
Their comrades lie around US here
In quiet, NOT in gloom,
A nations gratitude can cheer
The silence Of the tomb.
Where bristliag bayonets brightly cleaned,
And mid the cannon's roar,
They heard the well known bugie call,
And asked for nothing more
The hearts warm impulse they obeyed.
Nor paused ts cuont the foe,
They knew their country called for aid,
Twas all they sought to know.
They met the foe in dread array,
Nsbly they stemmed the flood,
Bravely they fought, and won the day
On many field of blood.
They fought and fell--Ah! yes-they fell
The sad event we mourn,
When meeting round our noble dead,
OFT as the seasons turn.
They fell in no ignoble strife,
For wealth. or fame. or power.
They died to save nations life,
And sacred be that hour.
Forever sacred be that hour.
The hour in which they fell,
Well may we drape our starry flag.
The flag they loved so well.
Our country's nag. in peace or war,
In victory or defeat,
When floating high, or trailing low
Beneath foeman's feet
Emblem of liberty and light,
Law, order, truth and love,
Justice and mercy. all things right,
IT'S only matched above
To HUissg, brave defenders, now,
Be our best wishes given,
Earth's richest blessings while below,
And then the joys of heaven.
G. J. p.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27

R Methusaleh did not live so long
as he might have done had he attended
to good advice; for it is written that,
as he was sleeping on the ground when
well stricken in years, an angel came
to him and told him that if he would
rise up and build himself house to lie
in, he would live five hundred years
more. Methusaleh made answer that
it was not worth while to take house
for so short term. And so died be-
fore he was a thousand years old.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27

g Sticks differ. A yard stick is
very useful in a store; a stick on the
stage is of no good use whatever; a
stick IN tumbler is sometimes in dan
ger of making the sidewalk uneven to
pedestrians; a stick of a husband or
wife is apt to be much longer than is
desired; and a stiek-full of matter IS
the commonest thing that is read in
newspapers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27

g Two confidence men sw:ndIed
an old man at Lima, Ohio, last We'd
nesday and we're arrested. On Satur-
day night deputation of the citizens
waited on them, shaved their heads,
handed them some tar and fe athers and
insisted on their taking lot of eggs
and leave the place. They did.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27
ATTENTION, 4TH VIRGINIA!

ATTENTION, 4TH VIRGINIA!
All members of the 4th Regiment
Virginia Volunteers are invited to turn
out on Saturday, May 2s, 1869, to join
other commands in paying honors to
deceased comrades.
]. L. VANCE,
j. W. DALE,
w. H. H. SIsson
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27
RALLY, SOLDIERS!

The members of Companies A and
B of the late 91st O. V. l. are request
ed to rally at Gallipolis, on the 9sth
inst, to join in the solemn and beauti-
full ceremonies of that day. AS will be
seen by Colonel Turley's notice, your
comrades in the other counties of the
district propose to be with you on that
day. Let us meet them with full num-
bers and extend to them hearty and
cheerful welcome.
Soldiers of other commands are cor
daily invited to join with US, on that
day, in remembering both the dead and
the living.
L. 2. CABOT,
late Lieut.. Col. 91st o. V. l.
S. F. NEAL,
late Major 91st o. Y. 1.
R. BLAZER,
late Capt. Co. A, 91st O.. V. 1.
JNo. A. HAMILTON,
late Capt. Co. B, 91st o. vi.
JOHN L. WILLIAMS,
late Capt. Co. K, 9lst o. V. l.
A. H. ROBINSON,
late 1st Lieut.. Co. A, 91st o. V. 1.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27

~ Speaking of last words; that
was strikingly appropriate remark OF
California stage-driver, who, on his
death bed, was visited by brother
whip" Said he: "Bill, I'm on the
down grade, and / can't reach the
brakel''
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27
ATTENTION, seth Ohio!

n I LN IION, OOIII OHIO!
All members of the 56th Ohio Vol
unteers are invited to turn out on Sat.
urday, May Goth, to join their com
rades in paying tribute to the memory
of brothers gone before.
]. H. EVANS, late Capt.
Co. E, 56th o. V. l.
G. H. ScHEFFEH, late Capt.
56th o. V. l., Com'dg Co. D.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27

w The Lynchburg (Va.) Repu5-
Iican reports the recent discovery in
the gorges of the mountains near Ale
gheny Springs, of a waterfall twelts
hundred feet hight A party was soon
to leave Lynchburg to visit the spot
and attest the truth of the report.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27
American House

THIS HOUSE, situated on Locust Street
opposite the Court House. is always
open for the accommodation of day and week
boarders, on terms as reasonable as any
house in the city.
CD. WALL.
Dec. 10, 1s67-tf.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27
ATTENTION. 194TH OHIO.

The members of company c, l94th
Ohio Infantry, are requested to turn
out on Saturday, May 99th. 1869, and
assist in paying honors todeceased COM
rades.
BENZ. MARTIN, late Captain.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27

Wristbands running after the surgeon
and shouting murder.
Mr. Singleton is yet unmarried
ine fellow as you could wish; and if
you want to see blushing. just mention
tomato to him.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27
ATTENTION, 97TH OHIO!

ATTENTION, 27TH OHIO!
The members of companies A. and
E, 9th Ohio Volunteers, are requested
to turn out on Saturday, May goth,
1869, and assist in paying honors to
deceased comrades.
T. NJ. WAsHBURNE, late Capt.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27
ATTENTION, 2D OHIO HEAVY
ARTILLERYi

ARTILLERY!
Members of company F, and others
belonging to the Regiment, are request
ed to turn out on Saturday, May 29th,
1869, and join in paying honors to de-
ceased comrades.
E. S. ALEsH1RE, late Captain,
LOUIS BAER, late LIST Lieut. :
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27

ATTENTION, 7TH OHIO CAV
AIRY.
You are requested to turn out on
this occasion. Come in uniforms as de-
scribed. Bring your Horses, arms and
accoutrements.
JOHN LEAPER, late Major,
W. L. TRIP, late Capt.
J. G. SHAW, late Capt.
]. M. CAMPBELL, late Capt.
PHILIP BLAZER, late Lieut..
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27
DECORATION DAY.
Calls to Soldiers.
TO OFFICER AND-SOLDIERS OF
THE LATE UNION ARMY:

In compliance with the action of the
citizens, at their meeting at the Court
House, on the 7th inst, and pursuant
to the call of the executive committee,
all officers and soldiers of the late Union
Army are earnestly invited to be pres
ent and take part in the ceremonies, on
Saturday, May qs, 1869.
Officers are requested to call out
their men.
All Soldiers of whatever commands,
are urged to turn out on that occasion.
They will report to the undersigned,
who will assign them to companies.
- E. S. ALEsHIRE,
Commanding Officer.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27

Officers and Soldiers are requested
to appear on the occasion of the esth
in uniform, as far as possible. Come
with your guns and aceoutrements,
blouses, and blue or black pants.
By order of the committee.
E. S. ALEsHRE,
Commanding Officer.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-05-27
ATTENTION, 7TH W. VA. CAV
ATRVt

All members of the Regiment are
requested to turn out on this occasion,
pursuant to above call.
j. M. RUcKER, late Capt.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-02-24
The Public Debt and the Old Story.

A dispatch from Washington this morn
ing says;
The public debt statement of January
shows on increase of Sl1 600, 900, caused by
the payment Of upwards of 32, 900, 900, for
interest During the month the receipts
were oil swallowed up by the interest sub
sides and the current expenses of govern
ment.
The monthly dispatches announcing in
creaes of the public debt have for a year
past rung the changes upon this ''cause" of
the growth of the public burden, The
debt has swollen Eleven Millions of Dollars
during the first month of the year 1869,
neafethe close of the fourth year since the
downfall of'the rebellion, and the poor tax
ridden people are sought to be soothed with
the stereotyped semi-oficial assurance that
this increase is owing to--whntH Why, in
the round logic of the Treasury Depart
ment, to itself2 The debt has increased
Eleven Millions, says the dispatch, because
of the payment of interest upon itself and
the payIfent of the current expenses of the
government We have been told the same
thing month after month for the last twelve
months. Of course the debt was increased
during the month of January by the pay
ment of interest and expenses. 1t was so
creased during the months of December
and November, and October, and Septem-
Der, and August, and so back to the begin
ming. And it will be so increased, if the
recklessness and extravaganza which char
acterize Radical rule continue, until a par
ty whose emblem is the sponge rises upand
wipes il out of existence.