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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
AUCTION SALES.
Nv Green Il Wise.

(Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents
COMMISSIONERS ALE.-By virtue Of 8
" decree of the Circuit Court of the county
of Alexsndris Va, pronounced at its Novem
Der term, 1896, in the suit of Charles P. SHAY
vs. James A English, the undersigned, Com
missioner therein named, will sell. by public
auction on SATURDAY, the l4th day of .Au-
gust, 1869, at 10 oclock a. m, on the premls es,
in the city of Alexandria, the large three 6EsS
story BRICK BUILDING, now used by 4lEs.
the Adams Express Company, situated on the
east side OF Fairfax street, between King and
Fairfax and extending lack with that width
l23 feet, more or less.
TERMS-One fourth of the purchase-money
70 be paid in cash, and the residue in equal in
stalments ut D. u and IS months, with interest
from the day of sale the bonds OF tn Q purchss-
err, with security, to be taken for the deferred
payments, and the title to be retained until the
entire purchase money is paid.
GEO. VIM. BRENT,
l3-ts Comm r. of Sale.
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IT,, NORFOLK. WASHINGTON AM
Jl ALEXANDRIA.
pECJrIAR lime


The safe and commodious steamer w. w
COLT. Captain Z A. RYTHER, will leave her
dock. foot OF High street, Georgetown, every
fIONDAY and Til URSDAY, at O'Clock u.
r., and Calls wharf, foot OF Tth street, Wash
i igton. nj 10 O'clock u. m. and Shoots wharf,
Alexandria, at l0i O'clock n. m, stopping ri
Glymont, Smiths Point, Piney Point, Point
Lookout. Fortress Monroe, Old Poin. Comfort.
aad Norfolk, Va.
This boat connects at For. Monroe with the
boat for Cobbs Island.
Returning will leave Norfolk OF TU ESDAf
aud FRIDAY, At 4 o'clock p III.
Passage, 81. Excursion ticket, TO @nd from
orfolk, 81.
Meals-Breakfast and supper, 20 cents each ;
Dinner, 81. State room, 81.
Freights tsken at the lowest rates. For par
tiaulars inquire of leo. l.. MArTlNGbl
Ticket Agent X, f. " u. L. l. No. $50 Penn
syivanis avenue, Washington.
For tickets apply to j. L.. SAVAGE, Hard
ware store. Pennsylvania avenue. Ard 10Th st.
Washington, or on board the boat
JOS. l.. SAVAGE. Prop.
w. A SMOOT, Agent, Alex. jy l2-tf
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ROOFS q STATIONERY.
-NTUSIC FOR THE MIL LION
M at FRENCH S

M uSl0 f At FR i \ { s u = loN'
BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE,
No 95 King street
New Series full sheet Music size; unitorm
p rico 1oc per copy; about one fourth the price
VI Just lust received, wedding March Mendels-
sohn;' "Delhi Galop, Prince "orphe y; Aux ,
ENTERS Galop, Agostry;' Nelly Carey E I.1
Aht;' cts Better to Laugh than be Sighing'
DO nizetti;" Ny Soul to God my Heart to lhce'
L. Capisson;'' Anvil Chorus, Verdi
Oftho Hall Dime Music, over one hundred
different pieces now ready, consisting OF Gaops,
Waltzes, Marches. Polkas and Songs,
Tho Vocalist another series OF half dime mH-
sic en- braces some OF the choicest music OF the
day.
the popular ballads of the uay. Judging from
the quantity we are selling, this music Is des-
tined to superscie the expensive sheet mus &c
heretofore published. ;
ic2t GEO. Il. FRENCH
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RAILROAD LINES.
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MAN
" ASSAS RAILROAD



On and after SUNDAY, May 2, 1863, one
daily passenger train will run between WASH
INGTON and LYNCHBURG, connecting St
Gordonsyille with the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad to Richmond, COyington and the Vir-
gina Springs; at Lynchburg for the West ana
Southwest, and At Washington, to the Norm
and Northwest.
Through ticket "a baggage enc ,kel t. al
prominent points.
Leave Washington daily n: o::n IN. All
Alexandria n 1:iOa III arriving at ~ ncLturs
NJ 40 .. m.
Leave Lynchturg st 900 a m arriye h:
Alexandria at t. T., IN and Al ashington
at 7:30 p. M.
{ Passen gers for MANASSAS BRANCH will
leave Alexandria daily, excepting Sunday. 4,
4:l5 D. m, and arrive at Harrisonburg ~ 1885
q IN. Leave Harfisonburg at 200 n. m, al
arrive st Alexsndris at 1890 q. III. This trsin
makes close connections at Manassas Junction,
with movements on the main liue greatly IL
cilitating intercourse between The lower Valley
and Richmond Lynchburg, &c.
Passengers from Washington and AleAartrs
to Winchester, Middleburg, Capon Spring;
Ac, will find good connections by this route.
An ACCOMMODATION TRAIN will !esVe
Alexandria daily, Sunday excepted, at 4;l5
H., and arrive at Wsrrenton st T:l5 p. ~
Z Leave Warren.on at T:l6 a m, and arrive 81
Aexandria at 1890 a. m.
}. NJ. BROADUS,
sp19 General Ticket Agent.
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THE GAZETTE.
SATURDAY EVENING. JULY "a.
psopls who have visited Niagara this season


People who have visited Niagara this season
have noticed very marked change In the ap-
! earance OF the Horse Shoe as we'll as the
American Falls. The former has evidently
,iveu way almost thirty or forty feet in that
at of the cone where thewater looks so green.
ca the side nearest Goat Island, and it is es-
,,mated by biologists that FROM one to two
uudrcd tons Of rock must have fallen. This
! as not ihsrred the appearance Of the Falls. 1t
j nov settled fact beyond question that Mag
ara does caveip SEINE each year, and the change
which has taken place this summer is probably
the most extensive in the recollection OF the
] resent generation.
The Captain General of Cuba said, the other
cay, to an American visitor 81 do not know
! ow or why they have gifted me with such a
lioodthirsty character, as have never signed
warrant for the execution Of any one IN my
LIE. True. have fought to put down lncipl'
tnt revolutions. but it must be recoilected tnat
ny opponents were determined and well armed.
DUTY left me no other choice than to annlhilate
&C be auuihilated myself, but as soon as resls-
ilnce ceased always manifested disposition
t. compromise aud thereby prevent the further
eiusion of blood. Fighting is no trolic, can
assure you.
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ENCOURAGE HOMElNDUSTKI.

TNCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOE AND FRA ii
FACTORY,
Corner Queen and Fairfax sts., Alexa
We have now made up 500 doors of all sizes;
from 81 to $40; 500 Windows of Sash, glad
and unglazed, cheap; 20 pairs Blinds, all
sizes 10 90 feet Mouldings, 10 different pat,
terms Will make ut short notice Window AMI
Door Frames Brackets, &c, Novels, Baius-
tiers and Hydrants constantly on hand. Liber-
al discounts made TO dealers
Being practical mechanics ourselves, we leei
confident that we can please our customers.
Planning, Tongue and Growing, Saving,
Turning and Scro!l-Sawing done IN the best
manner. -..
Plans and specifications furnished to parties
contracting with US for building nateflals
MARI RlSHElLL ~ HOOuh.
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] W. MALLS.

" N:A1Ts Il. W. IA LIS
flames W. MALLS & SON,
j 1S7 King ST.. Alexa., Va.
Dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash. Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldings,
Balustors, of different. patterns, and Newei
Posts. A large stock of French and American
Psis u 0ils VaTnshcs Paint and White Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and other
brands Of enc quality, Putty. Turpentine and
Machine Oil. Also, Lime. Of superior quality,
Cement. Calcined Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing &c. A large stock of Pugh's ceebra-
ted Car Augers. and other articles found in first
class Builders Furnishing establish ments;
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
of Building Material, promptly attended to.
Tar,ns cash fob LIFT
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A man aud wife living in Grafton county
n. H., who have lived together forty-toul
Years and had fifteen children, have come into
court and asked to be divorced The statute
a limitations, if good for anything, ought tC
apply 10 such case as this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

A married lady, being asked to waltz, an
swered: mo, thank you, sir; l have hugging
enough at home"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

WYE HEREBY announce to the public that
w K. j. Ruth y Co are no longer the age hts
Of BERGER IL BUTZ for the sale q. their
EXCELSIOR
SUPERB HOSPHATE OF LINZ h.
This Super Phosphate has been in market
for ten years, and being thoroughly and care
fully prepared and of the very best quality, it
has given general and thorough satisiaction.-
Every year we have endeavored to improve its
value. and we are sure that sii who buy will
find it tho best in the market.
AGENTS: p II. HOOFF, Alexandria; }; W.
JAMES & CO.. Warrenton; r. VI. BENT
LEY, Leesburg. ~ 2l-3m
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STEAMBOATS,.

Fifteen hundred girls are advertised for
Sioux City, Iowa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24
I,O STOVE DEALERS AND HOUSE,
KEEPERS.

I,O STOVE DEALERS AND HOUSE,
KEEPERS.
Havin: secured the whole ME AMI retail
Agency FIR the celebrated lRONSlDES COOh-
ING STOVE. Nm prepared t. furnish dealers
hotel AMI Lousokeeper3 with them ut prices to
suiL tLc times IL i. useless for me to warrant
these stove, to bake bat Will say il sell one
that does not bake. will refund double the
money Tor it. also havea general assert ent
of other Stoves ut prices ranging from 81 To-
500. complete. Also, II general assortment oil
Dealers and others desiring stoves would do
well by sending lor price list TO
f.. II. CLARkSON,
No IT, t'o1th Royal street
Alexandria, Va.
II s! will c:osn ont M took OF splendid
REFKIGERATOKS ri reduced prices. Those
desirnga nice article would ii" we'll to call and
examine them.
IL SIN ~ II. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-24

DIANOSl MELODEONSl
PARLOR ORGANS
Having removed to 1877, King street, above
Washington, l wish to call the attention Of per-
sons in need OF
PIANOS, ORGANS, MEI.ODEONS, &c,
10 my stock of the above Instruments which /
offer for sale on the most accommodating terms.
Having practical experience Of more than Is
years in this business am able TO Judge of the
qualities of Pianos, and to offer for sale mona
but those of reliable makers, such AS
KNABE & CO., Baltimore.
VIM HEINEKAMP, Baltimore.
JAMES W. VOSE, Boston, and Others
Also, good second hand Instruments for ssls
or rent.
Pianos Organs, Accorieons, and all music
instruments tuned and repaired with the great
est care.
oct 7-tf V. BECKER.
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49, NEW EMPRESS LINE
Is BETWEEN

Is BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA AND ALENA n DKlA,
GEORGETOWN u WASHINGTON.
Steamers leave regularly from GEoRG h.
TOWN, foot Of Congress ST., EF ER1 WE'D
EESDAY; from ALEXANDRIA, foot of
King St, EV cry THURSDAY.
Freight received daily at lowest rates
This line connects with all the Northern,
r stern and Western Railroads and Transport
ta.iVn Companies and will forward freight by
all the lines running out OF Philalelphia. free
OF commission, and gives THROUGH RATES.
ADMITS
NJ ELDRIDGE & co,
No 4 s. Wharvcs Alexandria, Va.
WILLIAM p. CLYDE y CO.,
No Il South Wharves Philada
HYDE & TYLER,
10 lit 80 Water St, Georgetown.
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1TIMBERED LAND FOR sALE-Pursu

IL
ant to the decree of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, rendered at June term, 1869,
in tie suit OF kinchelOe VS.. Hickey, &c, the
undersigned, Commissioner named IN said de-
cree, will, on the 10th DAY OF AUGUST,
1863, Court Monday, sell. to tho highest bidder,
before tho door of Fairfax Court House, the
following LOTS or PARCELS OF LAND:
Lot No |, in the division of Cornelius Kin
cheloe's estate, assigned to the estate OF Mary
Kincheloe, decd, containing FIFTY EIGHT
ACRES by recent survey. This land lies on
tho south of the Orange, Alexandria and Man
assas Railroad, near Clifton station; is heavily
timbcred and very valuable.
Lot No a. of said division allotted to the es-
tate Of Susan Kincheloe, and contains EIGHTY
ACRES. This land lies immediately on Bull
Run. A plat of these lands will be shown those
desiring to purchase by the Commissioner.
TERMS-One-tenth of the purchase money
in tand ~ deposit, liable 10 be forfeited and
! the land rcsold NJ the risk o! tho purchaser
should he fail TO complete his purcnsse; the
residue in three equal instalments ut slx,twelve
and eighteen months, with interest from the
day of sale, to be secured by tho bonds of the
purchaser and retention of title until the last
payment is made. Stamps and deeds ~ the
''''''~' ~ THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax CO., " l9-lswts Com. Of Sale.
DUBLlC SALE OF REAL ESTATE.-By
virtue of decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, rendered ut its June term,
lS6y, in the cause OF Mary r. Roberts, by her
next friend &c, vs.. Lindloy NJ. Roberts, the
Undersigned, special Commissioner therein nam,
| ed. will sell. ON MONDAY, the 10th day oil
August 1869, Court day, in front of the Court
| House door Of Fairfax county. TRACT OF
LAND. containing 100 acres, lying near the
village Of Centreviile, being one Of the tracts
| conveyed TO l.. NJ. Roberts by a. ;. Grigsby,
| by deed. recorded in iiber No. folio.
TERMS--One-tenth cash; tho residue In
! three equal instalments, payable in six, twelve
and eighteen months. with interest; the defer
and n retention of the title until the last pay
mcnt is made the cash payment TO be forfeit
Cd sud the land resold at the purchaser cost
on his failure to complete his title.
Nj. DULANY BALL,
Fairfax CO.. ~ l?-lawts Com. OF Sale
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TIME RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG G
AND POTOMAC ROUTE.
IHEOLD FAVORITE MALL ROUTE VIA
AQUA CREEK.
THE SHORTEST AND BEST ROUTE 10
RICHMOND AND THE SOUTH.
-,r-, Fast and comfortable STEA NJ hkS
c.SsSsasz .leave Washington city twice daily,
Sunday y. m. excepted from the wharf foot OF
Seventh street., ~ 100 m, and i.OJ p. III
stopping At Alexandris each way, and connect
ing ut Aauia Creek with the Richmond, Freder-
lex burg aud Potomac Railroad, with elegant
cars. supplied with elegsn. sleeping chairs Oh
all It's trains. Through ticke.s and baggage
checks 10 All points South.
Both boats stop IT Aiezsndrla gong ana re-
turning. SAMUEL RUTH,
Supi. OF Transportation.
!. T. GEarRY, General Ticket Agent,
NH l3-tf Richmond. Va
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IIME-THE FRONT ROYAL. VA. LIME
j 1 and LUMBER MAN UFACTU RING co

lME-THE FRONT ROYAL. VA. LIME
j and LUMBER MANUFACTUR RING co.
are now prepared IL furnish Limo nanutaO-
tured by them in Warren county. Va TO the
extent Of 40 coo barrels per year, and offer 1t |"
the public nj wholesale or retail, either IN bulk
or in barrels, at the lowest market prices, lie,
livered ut their depots Alexandria, Va, No. AZ
Union street, or Washington, u. g., cor. l0tR
street and Maryland Avenue or nj their kiins
near Front Royal. This Lime IL of known sI
perority, as will be attested by any Of the Mas
ter Flasterers in Washington or Alexandria
Orders by lns.l or otherwise may be addressed
to A. W. DENHAM, superintendent Confu-
once p. o., Va. JOHN PET1lBONE, Wash,
ington, ID. &.
!, "Wsshngton, ID. C.-This sto certify that we
have used the Lime manufactured by the Vir-
gina Lime Co. and have invariably found il to
be of very superior quality, and makes a very
large yield. and would strongly recommend Il
to the builders of this District.
Joseph S Boss. Master Plasterer John Keller,
Plasterer; sc. Magruder Bricklsyer; Miller
u Rusk, Stone Mssons; Dant i BURY, Brick.
LAYERS ie 26-eolm,
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IT, NOTICE.

klAc No-1oA'
SEMI-WEEKLY LINE OF STEAMERS
BETWEEN ALEXANDRAA AND BAL
rIMORE.
The passenger and freghting steamer CO.
LUMBIA, Captain James Harper will leave
Pier s. every WEpN ESDAY, ut I Il. m, FOX
Baltimore.
Returning will leave Baltimore on SATU K
DAY, at 4 p. m, stopping at the usual landings
CD the Potomac.
.rhe freighting steamer THOS. Z. CAHILL
Captain VIM. Maith, will leave Pier . every
FRIDAY, at 3 p. IN.
Returning will leave Baltimore every TU ES-
DAY, al 3 p. H., stopping at kinsalc and Cur
rioman.
All way freight must DO prepaid.
laar S-Sm b. WHEAT. Agent
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Goods per New York. Philadelphia or Bau
more steamers. Railroad or EXpress, T. care
H. Hsvenner, General Agent NJ Alexandria
will he forwarded over the road free OF charge
for commission.
Communication tickets between AlexandrIa
aud Hamiltoa. and All Intermediate stations. al
low rate
Round trip tickets good only for day Of issue
between Alexandrs and Hamilton, and between
thee 4ni intermediate point at reduced ratea.
NArHANIEL HAYS,
mar ally Genera Sup't
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IT, POTOMAC TRANSPORTATION
LINE
FJK BALTIMORE AND LANDINGS ON


The POTOMAC RIVER.
Steamer EXPRESS, Captain A. {. Nicklc,
having resumed her old route will leave Balti-
more. Pier no s Light street whSrf Oh every
TUESDAY EVENING, ut 4 o'clock p m, for
Alexandria, Washington and Landings on the
Potomac river; returning. will es!o Washing
ton at q a. IN, and Alexandria At ! II. ~, on
every SATURDAY MORNING.
10 SHIPPEKS-Goods consigned through
10 stations ON tho railroad, will be forwarded
wi, hout delay on arrival of the steamer a. AL
sxsndria. For further Information apply to
j. BRODERS Il co, Agents.
mar lift No. IL King st.. Alexa Va.
<sose MERCHANTS LINE NEW YORK
zEeSE STEAMSHIPS.
The Inc consists of the following first class
outside steamers:
L. G. KNIGHT. Capt j. w. Denty
JOHN GIBSON ........ Capt. w. Ii. Winters
AND
VALLEY CITY ........Capt. W. johnson
Willesve New \ ork EVERY SATURDAY
for this port, and returning will leave Alexan-
dris EVERY FRIDAY, ut IL o clock.
Tor freight or passage apply 10
HOOE. WEDDkKBURN y CO.,
Agents, No. Prince sts.,
Agents in New York,
PHILLIPS s. BROWN,
ap9-tf % south street, Pier No. 10.
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WEATu Err BOARDING.
SIDING. BOX STUFF,
DRAWER STUFF,
PANELS, &c, &c.
And to execute all kinds of Scroll saving
and Wood Tanning, Planning, TongGeing and
Growing aud snrfscing done III the best man
ner. They will also furnish plans and specih
cation for dwellings, stores and other building
~ 2-tf
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LEXANpRIA, LOUDOUN il HAMP'
n SHIRE RAILROAD.

Leave Alexandria vt 3 n la. ana . y Ill.,
- Hamilton &. 5 A. in md 1870 n. IA.
Ioaye Leesburg At j: % II. III. and 80 p m
The ) n. III. train from n exandf'a ana ll'O
. n. train from Hamilton, connect with emp
DAILY Line of Coaches for PutceiIvile, SnIck-
orsville, Berryviilc and Winchester $50 WITH
Knsmpr's Line o, Coaches. which leave Lee.-
burg daily for Balls Mil. Aliie and Middle
burg. On and after jane - stages will run
daily to CaPon Springs.
All trains arrive ut Aicxa" .ria. a convenient
hours for connections with Washington AMI
Baltimore same day.
FARE:
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constantly adding All the
NOVELTIES OF TIE SEASON,
a. fast a. they appear ia thu market. My en-
tire stock has been purchased from first hands
and can conf lently sssurc purchasers that AL
Goods ia my line Of trade or which may at any
time be added /, stock will be- sold with view
to giving entire satisfaction in every particular
CuA&. w GREEN,
- y eoj. 10. Is hI"E IL
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COMMISSION MERCHANTs.

OAMUEL HARTLEY,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. u Union street.
Alexandria, Va.
R-Partcusr attention paid to the selling
ofGRAIN, FLOU Rand all kinds ofCOUNTRY
PRODUCES, and filling all orders for GROCE
RIES, GUANO, PLASTER, &c, &C., at the
lowest rates.
nS- Agent for the sale Of the celebrated
GROUND TOP" HYDRAULIC CEMENT.
;e 24-tf
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CHOICE WHITE GOODS,
Comprising all grades O.
Irish Linens Nairsooks,
Csmbrics. Tape Checks.
Swiss Null, Victoris Lawns,
Brilliants. Book Muslin,
Linen Cambrics, Linen Diaper
Marseilles Quilts, Table Covers,
Towels and Toweling Napkins,
Emb' d. Handkerchieis, Linen Collars,
Linen Camb. Hdkfs., Toilet Mats
Hemstitched Rutilngs,
Cambria and Swiss En- broiderie;.
The above goods are of the best European
production; the importation OF the largest
house in America, and have been purchased at
the lowest package prices.
This department Of my bushes; will receive
special attention, and parties wishing to pur-
chase would do well 10 call and examine tho
goods.
zdi>ssmpies forwarded t. all parts Of the
country upon application.
iy % cost CHAS. ". ''Nff -
NANCY GOODS
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FANCY GOODS. &c.

AIN in daily receipt of additions 10 nv large
stock OF
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-07-01

THE Republicans of Kentucky
seem to lie in earnest. At recent
meeting of the State Central Commit
tee. a subcommittee was appointed
to invite Hon. w. I'll. WADsWoRTH,
of Kentucky, Gov. MORTON. of Indi-
ana, and Judge BINGHAM, of Ohio,
to make one or more speeches on the
political issues of the day in various
parts of the State. 1t Is understood
that Mr.. WADswoRTH has consented
to make two or three speeches at diff
ferent points, including Louisville,
aud that the other gentlemen named
have also consented to do the same
If their business will permit.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-07-01
Washington Items.

? WAsHINGToN, June 29.-The Com
missioner Of the General Land Office
has just received returns showing the
4 disposal of 90, $50 acres of the public
| lands at the local offices at Euclaire,
/ Wis, during the past month. Nearly
! all the land disposed of sold for cash,
| but some was taken under the Home
stead Law and located with military
bounty land warrants. The cash sales
amounted to $120,716.
The libel case of Jos. H. Brady
against Judge Fisher, was again be-
fore the Circuit Court to day. Judge
Wiley decided that the bona fdes of
a Judge cannot be impugned in an
action at law, even though the j udge
has acted Improperly or corruptly,
and that an order made furnishing for
a contempt in the course of trial, is
to be Greg lfded as an order in the case,
though the punishment be not in
flicted until the case closed. The bill
of exceptions of the plaintiff was
filed. and under the ruling of the
court the jury rendered a verdict for
the defendant. The case now goes to
the general term.
WAsHINGToN, June 3O.-The Sec
retary Of the Treasury has dispatches
from New York to day, that three
steamers. with revolutionists, were
captured in that harbor.
WAsHINGToN, June 30.-The inter
nal revenue receipts to-day were
$848, 900, Total for the fiscal year,
ending to day, $158, ,287, ,176 81.
Instructions were issued to-day at
the War Department for the discharge
of fifty general service clerks from the
various bureaus Of the Adjutant Gen
erals Office.
WAsHINGToN, June 30.-The pro-
prietors of four gambling houses have
been arrested and held for trial.
Efforts to resuscitate the National
InteitigePcer have, as yet. been unsuc-
cessful. u .H.
Arrangements have been made for
serenading Elk President johnson to-
morrow night, when he will respond
Ia a speech.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-07-01
From California,

SAN Francisco, June 30.-The
United States steamer Mohican to
day sailed for Mexican ports. 1t was
announced yesterday that she would
leave for the Behring Sea with sci
entifc expedition. but orders foe her
detention was received, and her des.
tination changed as above
The CONGRESSIONAL Committee on
Ways and Means are to-day inspect
ing the" Custom House, Post Office,
and Bonded Warehouse.
A portion of the snow sheds of the
Central Pacific Railroad, near Emil
grant Gap, have been destroyed by
fire.
A committee from the Board Of
Supervisors proceed to Vall1o in the
morning to receive Wm. H. Seward
and escort him to this city.
"A shock of an earthquake was felt
al Victoria, Vancouver Island, on
June 10Th.