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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25

The proprietors of the late National lntelli-
gencer in Washington, announce that they
hone to DO able to renew its publication next
tall. They say that they will wait until that
time, because the present time will not iuTnish
business enough to support them. When the
busy season, or, in other words, the session Of
Congress begins, they expect to be able to re-
yiye the paper on a paying basis. PUBLISHING
newsnapers, now a days, is very up hi
business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25

MORE DIABoLICAL OUTRAGEs. -luiorma-
ton was received here yesterday that two
white girls, aged respectively Is and IL years
daughters OF a highly respectable citizen OF
Rockbridge county, we're most brutality outraged
on Friday last by two black fends, the oldest OF
whom is not more than 10 years, ana the
youngest but about Is. We were unable 10
gather the full particulars of these hendish
deeds, but from what We could learn IL ap'
pears that the Williams waylsid their victims
not far from the house of their parents, and
accomplished their atrocious purpose. One Of
the scoundrels was captured Sunday morning
au6 lodged in Jail in Lexington. The other
was still at large on Sunday evening, but the
people of the entire neighborhood in which thu
putraSes were perpetrated are securing thu
country in search OF him, and he has pro6abl!
been arrested by this time. Lynchb'Tg Ne'cs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25

The Episcopal parsonage at CaareStewn,
W. Va, was destroyed by fire early on Friday
morning of last week after having been robbed
by the incendiaries of lis most valuable con-
tents Rev. Mr.. Meade and his family were
absent at the time.
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FERTILIZERS.
no WHEAT GROWERS
=. ELSIORi
Exec .SIOR

We again call 'hd attention 81 the "a, neF.
Mary land and II .lnis I" our
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a. 1,,.r,, -.--''H' 4 OhlIIVSlV0
,;;-a>T aas round match for the story ahou
the dog whose tail was cut of, Il new tail grow
ing in its place. while new dog grew to the
decapitated member. The statement Is that il
the upper part Of South Carolina there is ;
Young ex-Confederate soldier whose leg was
amputatcd during the war near the thigh. AT
ter amputaton the wound rapidly healed, anC
he was sent home. About year afterwards Q
feshy protuberance was seen to grow out Of
the flesh, which. in the course of few. months
took the shape of foot, and since that time
it has been growing finely, until now the mar
has perfectly new foot and leg growing from
his thigh, which, in year or so, promises to
supply the loss Of his leg in the first instance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, in his letter to the
Gettysburg committee, declining to be present
at the union, as it was called. writes: -
II rather think, and | write it in all kindness,
that il the nation is to continue as a whole, it
j. better to forget and forgive, rather than per.
petuate in granite, proofs OF its civil wars.
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Col Folsom, quartermaSter u. s. e.;,my, hs
been appointed By tho goVernmor,, reeeivor 81
the East Tennessee and Geo. 80 ord w.
oessee and Virginia rail- 'z'N "1N '-as' len
,pdsbtoJnoss of 80 road companies, tor an
,,,r enoinos 100000 due the government
rl,se IS ..ad rolling stock purchased at the
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PROFESSIONAL,
JAMES b. HODGKIN, Dds

JAMES b. HODGKIN, Dds
Graduate Of the Baltimore College Of dental
Surgery
NITROUS OXIDE GAS administered an
teeth extracted without pain.
References given to those desiring them, and
the faithful and satisfactory performance OF all
professional promises assured.
Patients from the country will please notify
ne iow days in advance of their intended
VISITS.
l. ONCE Corner Washinsto and Prince street,.
Residence. So Queen street nesr Pitt ap 23 Il
JAMES f. CLARK.
Rov,c, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Viii ,atLLE, PRfNcE WILLIAM CoUsrr. V =.
Courts Of Pd promptly 10 any businesss in / hs
oo"nt;os leo William Fairfax and STAFFORD
Pr. VIM. co., dec lily
DR. LooCKE.MAN,.
sUKchpA DENTIST. @ !
'"''''' O. Bait. College poo,o, to,r
NO 4, SouTH WA nGntaa surgery 1871
DR.. IL. rospecs. M, hLEAA NDRIA, VA
to the preservation ms gwen espec4i a.tention
will continue so to do tn9 ii s'eth, and
wish to saue them to call'g invites thoee who
many arc extracted and deshiim. Known. thai
per treatment might be presefu TINT py pa.
useful for life. Artificial teeth ihs anu mad"
As APPRoyED Br PROFESSORS ARD COi'GE or
nov D-tf 'tr'
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The cruel persecution of the Jews continues
in Moldayia.
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ANALYSIS

Composed Of tho most coHcentratad mate
rials, il is richer in Ammonia and Soluble Pho;-
pilates than any other fertilizer sold, except our
Excelsior" and is made with same csre and
upervision-untorm quality guaranteed flne
and dry. in excellent order Tor drilling PaoE-
al in bags and barrels
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25

We certainly agree with the Richmong Wing
IN hjs-rhat the persistent requirements OF
the dominant party of the North, upon the
Southern people-as shown by the present
course of the most prominent Of their leaders
are Incompatible with liberty, and that free
institutions cannot long exist in any country
where they are enforced"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25

From latest information received by Acting
Secretary OF the Treasury Richardson, it ap-
pears that there is no prospect Of the imme-
date printing Of currency notes by the bank
note companies that have contracted to 30 the
work, and that, therefore, the present demand
Is not likely to be satisfied soon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-25

The Richmond State Journal informs the
Walker 'RepuhlGanssS1 tho. ef&or OF their
ways, and be willing to retrace "their steps"
the Radical party must be Just before it
can afford to be generous" This must b
touch at the newly agitated 'luson"
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PRICE so PER TX.
j J. TUKNhR X 90.
a. Pratt street. Baltimore, Md.
BkEWl> " AWSON,
aug ll-2m Agents. Alexandria. Va.
Z j. TuktEk r cos
AMMONIAItD
RDlIE SUPER.PHp '.PHATE
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GENUINE HAIR!
GENUINE HAIR
| have this day added largely to my splendid
assortment of Hair Braids. Cnrls. Frizzi es,I &c,
m AIDE of the finest French Hair, and is OF re-
cent importation. Z. Z. BERk
y King street, AleXa, Va.
Braid sent n the country free OF charge. and
satisfaction guaranteed. aug IL
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-13
LIVINGSTON STREET.
CORPORATION NOTICE.

DUBLIC NOTICE IL hereby given that it is the
T. intention of the City Council of the city of
Elizabeth under and by sirtue of the provisions
of the act entitled AN net TO revise and amend
the charter of the city of Elizabeth approved
March 4th 1863, to order and cause the sidewalks
on both sides of Livingston street, from First
street to Second Street TO DO laid with tagging
four feet wide in the center Of sidewalks. where
the same have not already been done
Such persons as may object thereto are re
questeo to prese Mt Their objections in writing at
the office OF the Street Commissioner on or before
the expiration of two weeks from the GATE of this
notice.
By order of the City Council.
L II, HIGGINS Street Commissioner
Dated Elizabeth April g. 1863 a3
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-13
AN ORDINANCE

ITO construct sewer in Railway avenue, from
4 point near Broad street to Elizabeth river.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of
the city of Elizabeth:
Section /. That sewer shall be built and con-
structed in Railway avenue, from point near
Broad street to Elizabeth river; said shall be
built and constructed with all necessary manholes,
street basins, cuyerts, &c. complete. to the grade
and according to the specifications adopted by the
City Council.
Section .. That the whole amount of costs, dam
ages and expenses incurred in the prosecution and
completion of said improvement, shall be duy-a
sessed according to the provisions of the act entitled
" An act to revise and amend the charter OF the city
of Elizabeth approved March T. 1868.
Section 3. Said improvement shall be made and
completed under the supervision and direction of
the Street Commissioner, and according to the pro-
visions of the city charter and ordinances. az
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-13
AN ORDINANCE

ITO flag sidewalks on north side of Elizabeth ave-
i nue., from Spring street.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of
the city of Elizabeth:
Section l. That the sidewalks on the north side
of Elizabeth avenue from Spring street to Smith
street shall be tagged. or the tagging relaid, of
width not less than eight feet wide.
Section q That the whole amount of costs and
expenses incurred in the prosecution and compile
ton of said improvement, shall he duly assessed ac
cording to the provisions of the act entitled " An
act to revise and amend the charter of the city of
Elizabeth" approved March 4, 1868.
Section g. Said improvement shall be made and
completed under the supervision and direction of
the Street Commissioner, and according to the pro-
Visions of the city charter and ordinances. AZ
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-13
An ORDINANCE

EENO regulate grade, curb and gutter Leroy street.
| from Spring street to High street.
Be il ordained by the Mayor and city Council Of
the city OF Elizabeth:
Section l. That Leroy street, rom Spring street
to High street, shan be regulated, graded, curbed
and guttered.
Section 2. That the whole amount OF costs and
expenses incurred in the prosecution and compile
ton of said improvement shall he duly assessed ac-
cordng to the provisions of the act entitled An
act to revise and amend the charter OF the city of
Elizabeth" approved March 4, 1868.
Section g. Said improvement shall be made and
completed under the supervision and direction. of
the Street Commissioner and according to the pro-
visions OF the city charter and ordinances. az
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AN ORDINANCE

TENO regulate, grade and curb North avenue, from
4 Railroad avenue to Meadow street
Be- it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of
the city of Elizabeth
Section |, That North avenue, as laid out ON the
map OF the north part Of the city of Elizabeth from
Railroad avenue to Madison avenue and as laid ont
by the Commissioners appointed to Law out streets
etc. in the city of Elizabeth, from Madison avenue
to Meadow street., shall be regulated graded and
curbed
Section 2. That the whole amount of costs and
expenses incurred in the prosecution and completion
of said Improvement shall be duly assessed accord
ing to the provisions of the act entitled An act to
revise and amend the charter of the city of Eliza
beth, approved March 4, 1863
Section 5. Said improvement shall be made and
completed under the supervision and direction Of
the Street Commissioner and according to the pro-
Visions OF the city chsrter and ordinances ala Nv
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AN ORDINANCE


part
DE it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of
4 } the CITY of Elizabeth;
Section J. That the part of Louisa street, as laid
down on the map OF the north cart of the city of
Elizabeth, filed in the Office of the clerk OF Union
County, which is between Monroe avenue and
Meadow street, and which is not included in the
street called Louisa strict, laid down on the map
filed by the Commissioners appointed to lay out
streets in the city of Elizabeth, shall be vacated and
closed.
Section .. That the whole amount of costs dam
ages and expenses incurred in the prosecution and
completion of said improvement, shall be duly as
sessed according to the provisions Of the act entitled
An act to revise and amend the charter of the city
of Elizabeth" approved March 4, 1868.
Section g. Said improvement shall be made and
completed under the supervision and direction OF
the Street Commissioner, and according to the pro
visions of the city charter and ordinances. a3-2w
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AN ORDINANCE
% close part of North aven,

DE it ordained by the Mayor and City Council Of
bthe city of Elizabeth
Section l. That the part of North avenue, as laid
down on map of the north part Of the city of Eliza
BETH filed in the Office of the clerk ofUnion County
which is between Madi@n eyenue and Meadow
street. and which is not included in the street call
ed North avenue laid down on the map filed by the
Commissioners appointed to lay out streets, etc. in
the city of Elizabeth, shall be vacated and closed
section 2. That the whole amount OF costs and
expenses incurred in the prosecution and com le-
ton of said improvement, shall be duly assessed
according to the provisions OF the act entitled IAN
act to revise and amend the charter of the city of
Elizabeth approved March 4th, 1868.
Section 3. Said improvement shall be made and
under the supervision and direction of
the Street Commissioner. and according to the
provisions of the city charter and ordinances.
a3-2w
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AN ORDINANCE.

THO pave Union street. from Jersey street to Mo-
4 ris avenue.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of
the city of Elizabeth
Section l. That Union street, from Jersey street
to Morris avenue, shall be regulated, graded and
paved with Belgian or trap-block pavement
Section q That the whole amount of costs and
expenses incurred in the prosecution and compile
ton of said improvement, shall be duly assessed
according to the provisions of the act entitled An
act to revise and amend the charter of the city of
Elizabeth approved March 4, 1868.
Section g. Said improvement shall be made and
completed under the supervision and direction of
the Street Commissioner, and according to the pro-
visions of the city charter and ordinances. al
ala 2w
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Corporation Notice.
ASSESSMENT OF ELIZABET AVENUE Al
SENENTH STREET SEWER

ASSESSMENT OF ELIJAH ETH AVENUE AND
SEVENTH STREET SEWER.
Notice is hereby given, that the assessment OF
the whole amount of the costs, damages and ex-
penses of constructing sewer in Elizabeth ave-
nue., from the sewer in Reid street to the summit
nea. Seventh street, and in Water street, (now
First avenue) to seventh street, has been de-
ivered to me, and that the owners of land and
real estate, assessed and named below, are re-
quested to pay the amount to me, with interest
thereon from February 20, 1869, being the date
of uch assessment, at seven per cent. per an
mum, at my office, within sixty days from the
9th day OF March, 1862 instant, or within the
said time deliver to me bond cred into by
said owner or owners, to the city of Elizabeth,
conditioned for the payment of such assessment
in five years from the dae thereof, by pay ing
twenty per centum per annum OF the amount of
sucn assessment, or such part thereof as may re-
main unpaid at the rate of eight per centum per
annum, payable semi-annually.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-04-13
AN ORDINANCE

To flag the sidewalks on Palmer street from First
avenue to Third avenue.
DE it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of
ID the city of Elizabeth
Section /. That the sidewalks on Palmer street,
from First avenue to Third avenue shall be tagged
four feet wide in the centre of each sidewalk.
Section 9 That the whole amount of costs da
images and expenses incurred in the prosecution
snd completion of said Improvement, shall be du
entitled g An act TO revise and amend the charter
of the city of Elizabeth approved March 4th,
1863.
Section 3. Said improvement shall be made aud
completed under the supervision and direction of
the Street commissioner, and according to the
provisions of the city charter and ordinances.
II. lL.
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SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
- at the office of the Street Commissioner
CITY Hall, until ednesday. the 2lst day of April
1869. at O'Clock P. NJ, for the following WORK; .
For constructing sewer in Front street, from
the sewer in Broadway to South Park street and
II South Park Street, from Front street to point
at or near Second street; also, in First street,
from South Park street to the centre of the block
between Sculh Park street and Court street
For buildings street basin corner of Front and
franklin STREETS.
The following is about the amount of work to
be done, and the materials to be furnished in the
construction and completion of said work.
FRONT STREET, SOUTH PARK STREET
AND FIRST STREET.
$50 feet, more or less, OF 1S.inch stoneware
pipe sewer
$50 feet, more or less, Is inch stoneware pipe
sewer.
pipe sewer
Is mauholeS.
street basins
80 lineal feet of12-inch Culvert.
FRONT STREET.
street basin.
Bidders will be required to bid for each street
in a separate and distinct bid; they will also be
required to bid on the time taken for the compile
tion OF work at the rate II 81 Is per day.
The plans and specifications of the work can
be examined at the office of the Street Commits.
sioner
said proposal must he accompanied bv !,
bond. executed by two or mole ample satisIac.
tory and sufficient securities. resident in the
county, in at least one-fuurth he sum specified
IN the proposal for the performance OF the work
shonld the contract be awarded to the person
making the proposal; and that if the person or
persons omit or refuse to execute such contract
they will pay to the city of Elizabeth any differ
ence between the sums he or they wuuld have
been entitled to upon the completion OF the CON
ttlact- and that which the city of Elizabeth may
0eobiged to pay the person or persons BY whom
such contract shall be executed.
Payments will be made i'll cash. monthly. in
sums not less than five hundred dollsrs as the
work progresses, on certificate of the City Sur
veyor, the city retaining twenty-five per cent,
which will be paid when the work is completed
The penalty for each days neglect to complete
the work according to the contract beyond the
time fixed therein. shall be three dollars where
the gross amount to ne paid the contractor shall
be less than three thousand dollars and
Two dollars per day additional for every two
thousand dollars beyond that sum. All penalties
incurred shall be deducted from the amount due
the contractor before the final payment is made.
The City Council of the City OF Elizabeth re-
serve to themselves the right to retain all bids
which may be offered until opened, and to reject
any or all the bids for the above work as thew
msy deem best for the interest Of tie city
L. H. HIGGINS. Street Commissioner
EllHaDeth, April ). lS09 a3-3w
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New Jersey Railroad
Ee 90 -.'.'S.s
FOOT OF CoURTLANDT ST., NE" i0f'
oaumeucing Nov. 90. 1865.


commencing Nov. %. 1863
TRAINS willleaye New York for Baltimoppe, "a ana p
Washington at $40 A. M, andl 2.3U anu o'4'
j" ;z5- Through Tickets sold for various places
Uast in the $40 A. M and and T. M. IAihs,
With only one change of cars 10 Clhciiii'"'' -
Chicago. .5foronvtrain In.
;ass delyered and checked is minutes IN d9sa ~
o. the time of leaving; and baggage NOV
tn, ewner on its arrival, Will be iableto achafse
ofstoFage. A.. Vail, arm
at Newark to take up passengers, the A; NJ. a.
the principal stations, the p NJ at all ,he sta,
lions, and the 10 A. M, 1890, 4uU, o'oo W. az
Eliz4 beth and Railway on signal.
ON Sundaysthc only tran forPhiladcipha1dn1eS
New York ut GU. for Washington at S:40 r.
for the West at T NJ. rr,,
sington at II A. M. and via West Philadelphia AZ
945 A. NJ, and 1:20, 4, and $50 +. NJ, asd ~
midnight, and via Camden at : a. M, way
train from Bordentown leaves there 1of Ne"
YORK at $500 \. NJ.
ELIZABETH AND NEW YORK.
Leave Elizabeth for New York at Abs 8. 45 b;4h-
7l5, 745, s, S:15, S:3S, 1863, 945. 1C45 a
NJ, 12:45, i,45, 2, %, 3 as. 4.45, 9, 7.2o' s10''
Leave North Elizabeth for New York, viz: SIT.
s57. 10 Al, a. NJ. Al, All, and II 81 T
Leave New York for Elizabeth at ~, 6:3o q,
$40, 1910, 11:40 A. NJ II NJ, Ia BY, 4lo,4:oo
500, $40, 81 6;10 Z, $40, 10 and ~ p M.
Leave New York Tor North Elizabeth, viz: STU,
1910 M, u NJ, A 80, $40 and 10 p. NJ.
On Sundays leave New York at 6:3O* nj. Leave
elizabeth at 9:25* p
Passengers not purchasing tick cts before enter
ng the cars pay FIVE cents. additional fare
Tickets are received by the conductor only on the
train for which they are sold and on the day pur-
chased.
sg~C CONTRACTS FOR COMMUTAT1ON.f from
the first of each month, made at the Secretary's
Office only, from 10 A M to 8 P M, No. Ill Liberty
street, New York
FREIGHT RECEIVED atthetoot of Court
stone and Perth Amboy until / N, and for
Princeton. Trenton, &C, until IL N, and for
Newark until 1870 P NJ. Freight received afte
these hours is not despatched untilthe nextday.
u. w. JACKSON. Gen,l Supt
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AN ORDINANCE

10 regulate, grade and curb Louisa street, from
Railroad avenue to Meadow street.
DE it ordained by the Mayor and City Council Of
Dthe city of Elizabeth
Section l. That Louisa street, as laid out on the
map of the north part of the city of Elizabeth from
railroad avenue to Monroe avenue, and as laid out
on the man filed by the Commissioners to lay out
streets etc, in the city of Elizabeth feom Monroe
avenue to Meadow street shall be regulated graded
graded and curbed.
Section 2. That the whole amount of costs and
expenses incurred in the prosecution and compile
ton of said improvement, shall be duly assessed ac-
cording to the provisions of the act entitled &" An
act to revise and amend the charter of the city Of
Elizabeth approved March 4th, 1868.
Section 3. Said improvement shall be made and
completed under the supervision and direction of
the Street Commissioner and according to the pro-
visions of the city charter and ordinances a3-2w
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CorDorat1on Notice.


ASSESSMENT OF PAVING JULIA STREET.
NOTICE is hereby given. That the assessment
Y OF the whole amount of the costs and expenses
of regulating, grading, curbing and paving Julia
street, from Jefferson avenue to Meadow street,
has been delivered to me, and that the of
land and real estate, assessed and named below,
are requested to pay the amount to me. with in
terest thereon, from the oath day of March,
1869, being the date of such assessment. at
seven per centum per annum, at my Office, with
in sixty days from the Sd day of April, 1869,
instant, Or within the said time deliver to
bond entered into by said owner er owners to the
city of Elizabeth conditioned for the payment of such
assessment i'll years from the date thereby, by pay
ing twenty per centum per annum of the amount OF
such assess ment, or such part thereof as may re-
main unpaid, at the rate of eight per centum per
annum payable semi-annually.
No. of Names Of ASSESS
Lot. Owners. ment.
S. j. Ahern .......... ......... S1,9S4 SO
ddCoD SCUM. I'OoO u
. John NJ Wlnans. ..................... lUo3 %
$4095 A
A. s. WOODRUFF, City Treasurer.
Elizabeth, April g. 1869. alO-3w