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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

A RARE CAsE.-The probate of the will o.
the late Chief Justice Williams, at the court in
this city yesterday brings to mind fact in re-
ference to that eminent man which rarely oc
ours in the life of business men, and more rarely
still 10 that of Judge Upon his retiring from
the bench, after occupying it for quarter OF a
century, he found himself, at the age of sixty five
years, stripped by the failure of Others of every
dollar of his property, and at the age Of sixty
light burdencd with debt Of $4,000. Few
men, very few professional men so long out Of
harness and at his age would bravely begin
anew the struggle for independence. But the
Chief Justice, upon laying aside his judicial
robes, went cheerfully and courageously to work
ia his profession paid every mill of his indeb-
tedness and retired from labor at the age OF
seventy-six with handsome competence. The
will of the deceased, dated in the eighty ninth
year Of his age is Photograph, and a specimen
ofremal kably neat chirography. -Neac Bedford
Mercury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11
COMMUNICATED.

GANGS OF ROBBERS. The gang of colored
thieves in this place, which has been discover,
ed, is not the only one. In every quarter OF
the city are shanties harboling lazy, worthless
vagabonds, whose trade is robbery-who will
not work, and who live by stealing. They pay
no rent, and tear the shanties in which they
stay, to pieces Will not the owners of these
shanties have them taken down, and thus break
up these nests of robbers? Every citizen is
now in danger OF having his house robbed
every night. MANY CITIZENS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

NORTH CAROLINA. Roanoke IN. c.
News says:
"As already stated Colonel Forney of the
Washington Chronicle and Philadelphia Press,
with party of gentlemen from the latter place,
passed into Carolina few days since with a
view of buying lands in the western part of the
State We now learn that this party, repre-
sentiug stock company of considerable means,
have bought largely OF lands in Burke and ad-
joining counties, with view Of at once settling
upon it colony of Swiss. putting up factories
OF various kinds, and Of going into the cultiva-
ton OF the grape to large extent. 1t is said
the mountain country is selected for the Swiss
because of its adaptabity to them, while the
eastern portion OF the State il suited to the
Germans proper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

The Committee OF Ways aud Means are
preparing a report in relation to the tax on to-
bacco and whiskey. There will be no increase
on either Of these articles, as no member Of
the committee favors the increase; but the
further legislation is to simplify the collection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

SCENEATTHE PRESIDENT S House, INWAsH-
INGroN. About niue clock last night woman
attempted to force her way past the usher in
charge Of the door, into the Presidents office
Upon questioning her it was evident she was
insane. She refused to give her name, and
answered the heterogeneous as to her business
by saying: Il am the arm of Him who sent
me war is this day declared, and [ have been
delegated by God Almighty to kill the Presi-
dent of the United States. Upon searching
her double barrele1 pistol was found con-
cealed under hershawl. She was taken in charge
BY Officer Shelton, detailed for duty at the
Executive Mansion, and conveyed to the Cen
trail Guard house, where preliminary exami-
nation was had by Justice Clark. From papers
in her possession it was concluded that her
name is Annie O'Neil, living at the corner OF
Twenty fourth and l. streets, and she was com
mitted by Justice Clark for further examina-
ton. The pistol found in her possession was
asccrtained not to be loaded. Subsequently
she was visited at the station house by her
father and sister, from whom it was learned
that she was formerly employed in the Treas.
ury Department, and with her earnings had
purchased the property where they reside.
Yesterday IL appears she was notified that her
title to the property was imperfect, being only
a tax title" and this Information produced
insanity; the result Of which was her visit to
the Executive Mansion. There will b, a further
examination OF the case this morning. Nat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

In the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, petitions
for habeas corpus were filed by Mr.. Philips, in
behalf Of Arnold and Spanger. No time is yet
fixed for the argument. 1t is understood that
DR.. Mudd has received a pardon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

DIR. Cragin has been nominated as the Radi-
cal candidate for Mayor OF Georgetwon, D. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

Commission OF She President Elect.
The following is copy OF the commission as
President which, it is said is to be given to Gen.
Grant to day:
KNOWN, That the Senate and House
of REPRESENTATIVES of the Unated States Of
Ame9ca being assembled at the Capitol in the
city of Washington, on the second Wednes-
day, being the 10th day of February, in the
year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and sixty
nine, the underwrtten, President OF the Senate
did, in presenca of the said Senate and House
of Representatives open all the certificates and
count all the votes of the Electors for a Presl-
dent and Vice President, by which it appears
that Ulysses s. Grant. was duly elected, agree
ably to the Constitution, President OF the
United States for four years, commencing on
the fourth day OF March, eighteen hundred
and sixty nine,
In witness whereof | have hereunto set my
hand aud affixed the seal of the Senate, this
10th day of February, eighteen hundred and
sixty-nine. B. f. WADE,
President of the Senate.
A similar commission will be given TO MIR.
Cotax as Vice President.
Since the above was in type, we see 1t stated
that no such commission will be issued, nor is
any such required 1t is added that a Com
mittee of Congress will wait upon the Presl-
dent and Vice President elect, and notify them
of their election. To which they respond by
an acceptance, ia writing So we give both
statements
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

The Richmond Wing says that "the friends
OF the movement" inaugurated by the Com
mittee of Nine intend to pursue it steadily,
persistently and without deviation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND.

y
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered at the November
term. 1868. of said Court, in the suit of William
D. Allen against VIM. IL. Westfali, the under
signed Commissioners therein named, will, on
MONDAY, the 10th day of March next, Court
day, sell, at public auction. at Fairfax Court
House, the TRACT OF LAND on which Fran
els Worster now resides, containing ONE
HUNDRED ACRES, more or less This land
lies about II miles from Fairfax and Burke's
stations on the Orange 81 Alexandria Railroad;
is of good quality, and large part of it is in
wood, which, from Its proximity TO the railroad,
is very valuable.
TERMS-Ten per cent of the purchase mon
ey to be paid in cash; the residue in three equal
instalments. at six twelve and eighteen months,
with interest from the day of sale; the purchas
er to give bond and personal security and the
title TO be retained until the whole of the bur
chase money is paid.
WIN. T. EDWARDS.
ORLAN Do w. HUNT
u s.r Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

STAMPED ARTICLES "A number Of groc@rs
in different parts Of the country have goo intu
trouble through inatention to, or ignorance
of, their obligations under the Revenue laws
with respect to articles liable to stamp. Sar
dimes. anchovies, prepared mustard, sirups IN
bottles, Jams, jelIies, meat and fish sauces of
different kinds, cologues, cosmetics, are liable
to stamp duty, whether made in the u. S. or
imported. The stamp must be affixed on each
package offered or exposed for sale. Canned
fruits, canned vegetables, and canned oysters
are exempt. Dry mustard is exempt; also
olives, capers and pick les
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11
FIRST-CLASS JOB OFFICE,

at short notice and at the lowest cash rates.
EIRST ANNUAL GRAND BA Il
Il OF
JEFFERSON CIRCLE, No. 2,
B. u. III. f. G. A,
WILL BE HELD AT THE
ALEXANDRIA DANCING ACADEMY Y,
Gin Muir's Bulding,)
Corner King and st Asaph sts,
ON MONDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 22nd.
FLOOR MANANERs
Richard Tomlinson, w. H. Underwood,
(of Jefferson Circle)
Edward H. Clarkson, (of Mount Vernon Circle. }
COMMITTEE OF RECEPTION.
H. Wood, B. F. Penn, G.. Hansman,
W. II. Jefferson, G. w. Henry. 0. Porlner
(of Jefferson Circle)
A. Il. Brown, 5: Coleman, l.. II. Thompson,
s. McElroy, K. Rowland, A. Kirkhan,
(of Mount Vernon Circe)
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS
Il. II. Lucas, w. h. Underwood,
r. Tomlinson, A. Marshall,
f. II. Eator, II. Helbner,
II. kleindienst
Tickets 81; admitting gentleman and ladies.
No carriages will be sent
COOK CELEBRATED BAN ID is engaged
for the occasion. jan 25-lawtd
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Stocks and Bonds.

MARINE LIST.
IMMATURE ALMA NAC-FEB'Y Y. II, 1869.
SUN KosE........6 81 Moon SkTs ........... 0 60
SUN SETs...........5 33 HIGH WATER e'g.. 10
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, FEB II.
SAILED.
Steamer George H. Stout, Foid, PhiiadeI-
phia, by NJ. Edridge & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

Reports OF shipwrecks and disasters caused
by the recent gales are coming to hand in Lon
don from all quarters. Adviees are received
OF disasters to two ships engaged in the Ameri-
can trade
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11

PETROLEUM OIL TRADE.-Tho following
table, prepared with considerable care, shows
the growth of the petroleum trade since the
date Of the boring of the first artesian well to
obtain supply:
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

In the u. S. Circuit Court in Richmond, on
Friday afternoon, the habeas corpus case Oh
Jeter Phillips was called up, the prisoner be-
ing present 10 Court. Judge Crump, the prls-
oner's counsel said, he did not know, what et-
feet the proceedings instituted in the Supreme
Court. looking to the restraint OF Judge Under
wood in this and other similar cases, might
have upon his action, and it was for him to To-
dictate what course he would pursue under the
circumstances Judge Underwood re3lted the
condition of the proceedings in the Supreme
Court. but was ignorant upon what grouInd
tbev are based. 1t would not be treating the
SUPREME Court with proper respect TO procee93
with the case under existing clrcumstaces, anu
he therefore would adjourn it until tuesday
next at y NJ. when he hoped and expected
the Sunreme Court will have announced ITS
decision. 10 response to an inquiry from MT;
Bowden, the Judge stated that Phillips would
continue in the custody of the Sheriff OF Hen
rico until the time specified.
Mr.. Sigourney, respected citizen OF Nor
folk, re gently died in Baltimore from asudden
attack of hemorrhage of the lungs. lie was
not, we believe, as reported, relative OF MIS-.
Sigourney although born in the North. Dur
inc the war he sided with the South. lie was
formerly attached to the embassy TO Chlna'
when Mr. Gushing went to that country
Rev. henry A. Wise, formerly pastor OF
Christ Church, Baltimore, died at Richmond
Yesterday. He was son of Ex-Gov. Henry
A. Wise. Doservedy respected and esteemed
his death will be lamented by all who knew
him. He was a christian gentlemen, and an
eloquent preacher. 1''t'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11
OFFICERS.

CLARENCE II. CLARK, President
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and Etee
tive Committee
HENRY y. COOKE, Vice-Pre.ident
EMERSON w. PEET, Secretly and Actuar,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-11
Markets by Telegraph.

NEW YoRK, February ll.-StockI, market
steady and strong. Money per CT: exchange
9s Gold 35B. Five twenties, 1867 coupon
l3S North Carolina sizes 634; new Gl4; Vlr-
GINA skies, ex.coupon, set new 81. Tennes-
See skies, ex coupon, &c; new cGB. Flour 5aloc
better. Wheat u shade better. Corn la2c bet
ter.
BALTIMORE, Feb'y. ll.-Virginias, inscribed,
old, Gl4 bid, 5ll asked do 1866 50! bid; dc.
1867 81 bid, 50 asked. Flour dull and prices
irregular. Wheat duh At le0alS5 Corn firm
at 90a93 for white and e7aS9 for yellow. Oats
dull. Rye firm
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letter fron, Clarke County.

rCo,resnondence of the Alexandria Gazette
WHITE PosT, Feb. S.-Aff1icted as we are
at this PostoHioe with the most wretched mall
arrangements, l beg leave through the Gazette
to call the attention of the proper authorities
or faulty parties, whoever they may be- to the
state of the case, hoping something may De
done to afford large community some reason
able advantages from the Postothce Depart
ment AS an instance, we received nut Two
copies of the Gazette last week; on tuesday
received the paper OF the previous frluay !,
again on Saturday the Mondays paper. 80
10 tact, at this rate, with mail brought OF the
cars daily to River Station, within nine miles
of here, and tri-weekly from there to this place,
we get but one paper published within the
week. when we should have three. Letters IN
the same way, are seldom received under one
week time. Why it should take the mails
one week to reach point that an individual
can with ease travel In part OF day, am at
| loss to know, and would respectfully request
| postmasters, mail contractors or who ever they
NAV be, who are responsible, to answer. lhls
| il most shameful condition OF affairs in con
nection with the mails
So far as can be Judged from Individual ex
preston of opinion the sentiment OF our people
| i decidedly opposed to the efforts made by
| Messrs. Baldwin & Co., at Washington. Cover
up the general acknowledgements with genera
amnesty or what not, it still remains the same
monstrous and hideous thing, ard more espe
cially when told that once done it is irrevocable
| Why it is that these gentlemen (whose patriot
ism is unuuestIonable) should Seek to accep
that which we believe cannot be imposed upor
US by majority of the voters OF the State
(blacks included) and to which the white people
en- masse are opposed, seems hard to under
stand. When it comes, as it will come, let i
be forced on us not barganed about by our
selves.
We have had a full benefit Of the lovely
weather spoken of in the Gazette Many per
sons have failed to procure ice. NJ.
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NEWS OF The DAP.

Gen. Grant has returned to Washington
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CHARTERED BY SPECIAL ACrOy
CONGRESS-,
APPROVED july rs, 1868.
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BRANCH OFFICE

BRANCH OFFICE:
FIRST NATION Ali BANK BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA,
where the general business Of the Comp4nyi
transacted, and TO which all general Correspond
encc should be addressed.
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LIVERPOOL AND LONDON
Ia AND GLOBE INSURANCE co,
ASSETS (Gold) 600, Ooo

Risks taken on al descriptions Of property
and Fire and Life Policies issued, payaJls 10
gold, carr ency or sterling.
Perpetual risks taken on most favorable term:
Shareholders personally responsible for al
liabilities of the company, and losses settled
without reference TO England.
Marine Insurance also effected
HO0E & WEDDEHBURN
ap 18-tf Agents. Alexandria. vs.
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ROBERT Jameson.

Fire, Life and Marine Risks placed in rels
Die Companies NJ reasonable rates. Persons
wishing Insurance o, any KIM will find It -
their interest to consult rs before placing Their
FIRE RISKS IN THE COUNTRY taken d.
moderate rates sep l5-iv
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-03
A GREAT EYILr

Our race gToaus under evils. and car
ries burdens heavy to be borno, Some
of these may DO traced back to the frat
sin and are beyond our control, but
most Of them are Of our own producing,
and may bs crested by a rasolule HOl
Of the will, or by AidGs which come from
other sources,
Two evils now Gil the land and world
which are Of human authority. one Of
these is alcoholic drinks and tho other is
tobacco. OF the latter wO wish to soy
few words.
This has grown and ovenpread the
nations Of the earth ill nowil challenges
observation, reflection, and the eyqr-
else Of cnligbled conscience while look
Jog Tho facts in tho laos. Such Is Its
present extent tha, fye ard half mill
ions Of acres are occupied ln is growth,
producing two millions Of tons annually
and costing The human race ten thousond
millions Of dollars by far mora than
enough to pay the whole debt. in ono
year, of the Uuitod States and Great
Rritan, startling ss tho fact, may sesln.N
In our own count alone o0o hundred
and fifty millions ara expended annual-
ly in lis consumption, by far more than
is appropriated TO support tho gospel Of
Christ aud the cause Of education. How
Oppnlling such q slate Of things, while
want and suffering arc all around usl--
MulliludoS arc without tho Bible, mill.
ions bayo never heard Of the namo Of
Christ; and the most importoGt entorpri.
sss for promoting the welfare, Of man,
kind ialler nnb fail for the want Of sup.
port.
I Yet this enormous expenditure iS en-
tirdlY Rssless, No one claims that be 10
Ito better ror tho use Of tobacco In any
form. IIia Q mere habit innoconllg
formed, and, whio OF fist pleasure,
hos grown 10 bo mAsIOr and a iyranl.
Not only this, but il Is an offensive
filthy habit, finding no place n The
church in tho porlot tho iadles ealcon,
or cl'Gghere, os high orlor Of soejoly
moeis and indOsos in exercises which
tho higher GalGye Graves
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-03

KEowWo Wnoa TO Kick, The late
Col McCiung, Of Mississippi, once got
into dispute in The Office Of the Prem
tiss house Of Vicksbnrg, with a rowdy,
when 10 end the mater without ielay,
he took The rowdy by the. map Of the
ueck. led him to tho door and kicked
him into The street. The kicked picked
himself up, walked away, and here the
matter ended. Some weeks after, Nc
Chung was in New Orleans, and when
waking up 81. Charles street saw the
fellow lie had kicked out of tho Prentiss
House kicking third party out Of a
drinking saloon. McClung walked up
TO his old acquaintance, once kicked but
now tho Kicker, aud after seanning him
closely said;
Look here, my fne fellow, are you
not tho man Kicked out oftbc Ptenilss
House the other tlayP
Softly, softly, Colonel replied tho
rowdy, taking him BY the arm, don't
mention film The man but you aud
| know whom to kickf
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NUMBER i

Muliludes usiag it are asbGmad Of
the fruits oft, aud would be glsd "a ba
rid Of it II they bn6w how to break tho
onchantmonl, But this is not al. o.
even the worst Of Il, Il isiujatious 10
health, when taken to excess operates. az
ola poisonous nature. Weakening tho
system and IqadlngtO premature aSpth,
Suoh evils, togolhsF with ils enot-
nous expenditure, ought 10 mako sober,
conscientious men consldeE
whether ituan be right 10 continue uu6k
a habit as thia oughfil MOTTO be overs
come aI all h,sat,l, and thus promote
health and cleanliness, aud save tho
funds thus uselesly spent to provide
for pelonal want and buiIdup tho CAUSE
Of truth aud rigbteOusnOss ialthe world,
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NIoRLY.c cAlUdHr,.

IT j 49, L. y
Atths masked Gpman's ball in, New
\ ORLEANS, few woeksaso, q gay and
handsome man wbghSd refused % take
his wileto The ball on.O plea Of bgiit
ness. was much struck by stranger, q
lady in mask, On her he exerted all
his destinations.
'oh, sih'yo quito put mo out witE
your aatOtry! lsuspeet youare o mar,
dcd man, said the lady 91 tca
No indeed. but Icopfem willingness
10 get married since had the pleasure,
Of seeing you, was the gallant rcpiy.
InlccdI but you haven't seen my laes
yet lMJ Z. a1'1a
No but know iLiS beautiful. The
exquisite grace which accompanies sy,
cry ding you do onl Say tells me- Hg
much
'Indeedl ta 1oA Vaa q
'rIhipk SO, but you viii rO longey
deny me that satsfnclion, for | assure
you, lady. | am deeply in love-
Indeed
II Is ltuo Until | mt you ,o,night,
women have looked 70 me homOIy aad
common place. yn5i9b ii,llt
'ob, you are 'SIing.' qsl
'Indeod, am; not
And you never loyod my on before,
A'Negeri' 2 auah 't'-i - .ts' ~
'Your sex appeared to me alvsyS de-.
cOiIful, and my heart rcru'od them all
sYmpptby. but for yod | feel pdssiOns
ate attraction have no power Of ipeli,
nation TO resist
Can this be IrueP 'a att
'lt,iB indSod,' u Uae l6Ep9
And you wish to sec my face!
Il am mad with impatience, since Iti'
will be tho ouly iaro my beuFtV will eyer
mirror, II has upopit nov no fjvul
impteision.' y se.o
You arc 50 persuasive can no long
er deny you, The Ptivilcgs-lookp ORd
the mask was removed. .F
'Tho dOvlp safdlthe li-'comfllSd bsns
odcc,. indOlginsiin Q prolonged whistle,
/ Oh. nolmy dear, only tho face ihsE
has no FiyOl impression upon youFl
hearL.
Say, Mesy, let's cali i issqqnrO and
go home III
I think we'd better. I.
And they won't 9@2' 4
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-03

A couptrywopap 10 New York visited
S'ewarI'S, Such heaps Of goodsl Such
lots Of people! And Iheh,f said she,
liere were so many ptstty little aboSs
named Cash, and all about the same
size! didh'tsee Mra. Cash; but lrtell
you shes got a mighty smart lot Of
young OnesF ..
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-03

In the WAY.-A mother who was
preparing some aour TO mix into bread,
left IL for o few moments, when little
Mary. with childish curiosity to see wha,
it was, tOos hold Of the dish which fell
to the floor, spiIling its conlopts. = The
mother struck The child severe blow,
saying in her anger, thai she was al
ways in-the way. Two weeks after, lit
tie Mary sickened and died. On her
eathbcd. while delicious she asked her
mother if there would be room for hor
among the angels--I WAS always in
your way mOther;you had no roam for
little Naryl Aud will 4 be 10 the an.
gels way2 WIN there bo no room for
mo2 The broken hearted mother then
felt that no sacrifice could have been
too great could sho have saved her child.
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WAsNP AcquArSTED -'Wby is iC9'
said one ofour school. .mnrms to a oung
scapegrace who had caused her much
trouble byahor bod conduct, why is IL
you behaved so woll WHOM you iiWt
came to 'chool, and are so disobodie6t
nowY' Because, said young hopeful
loosiug-up into tho toachers face, I
wasn't much bcquainlod lhdn,' 1sli,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-03

Three suggesiions-,Rirse Go 10 no
place where you cannot ask God to go
with you. second; Engagoin no buSl-
ness which you cahnotask God'lo blOHs.
iThitI8Indalge lin DO pleasure for which
you cannot salurn thanks tolGOd. b,5ss.