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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17
The Markets.

New YORK, January 17.-Stocks unsettled
Money easy ut CAT per cent Gold zig Viz
ginia Skies, OK. coupon, 53i new GO. Flour IS
3 shade better. Wheat la2c better. Corn dull
and heavy.
BALT1MoRE, January l7.-Vireinia skies. old,
DO bid, 4sl asked do. 1865 Sc bid; do 1857 81
bid. North Carolinas, new, % bid. Cotton
frm At 25n25s; offerings ligat. Flour hull and
weak; quotations are entirely unch,nged-
Wheat s,oady prime to choice red l36al45 {;
Pennsylvania prime l22: Receipts Of Corn
Oats steady at 54a57. Rye lU0a108. .Provis-
ions lrmer and in good demand, but pnces I'M
CIV pUnI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

ARREST or A Supposed iNCENDTARY.--lt
was mentioned in the Gazette some days ago
tl,ai several inccndiary fires had lately occurred
near Aqua Creek; since then man named
Harmon, resident Of Stafford County, has
been arrested, charged with the burning OF
house belonging to Mrs. F'tzhueh at Arklndale,
and held to bail in the sum of $1,000 Tor a
further hearing on Wednesday next. Harmon
h.s retained Vim. \. Little, of Fredericksburg
and James +. CLARK, esq, Of BrentsVllc, as
his counsel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

Police REPORT MAYOR OFFIcE.-Chas
Campbell colored, on complaint of his sister
for disorderly conduct, and Tor using threaten
,ug language, near the diagonal pump, was
in default of the payment OF the imposed fine
committed to the work house for 80 days.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. "A warra mt was is
sued for tho arrest OF Joseph Carter coIorcd,
on complaint of his vile, who charges him with
turning her out Of doors, and throwing her bed
and stove out after her, the first OF which he
ripped open and scattered the feathers about
the streets. Complainant lives on St. Asaph
street, above the Jail, and tho offence was com
mit,ed this morning. The offender, who is
SAID to have had eleven wives, has lett the city.
WATCH REPORT Night clear 'llI two
o'c'ick when the sky became cloudy, at three
it commenced raining and conllnucd until The
watch went of. There were no disturbances
a,..l no arrests by the watch. b'onr dodgers,
thl,r white and one colorcl, al strangers, Were
accommodated at the watch house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17
Call and sec him.

A RARE CHARGE FOR BARGAINS FOR ALI.
THOSE IN WANT OF GARMENTS. Having now
on hand an extraordinary large stock of Cloth
ing and Gents' Furnishing Goods and being
business that of frst.claas Merchant Tailor
Ing TO facilitate which my stock has to BIZ re-.
dnned, TO matter at what sacrifice, AL my
goods are offered at greatly reduced prices |
can suit the most l,tstidioua as we'll rs the coun.
try merchant. my variety OF line Clothing and
Under garments being unsurpassel and my
stock for wholesaling complete. Call and acs
nov 10 s. DEALuAM, 81 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

TIE BERNIE BANK kAILRoAD.-The work
il construction on the Bernie Bank Railroad
has been suspended for the winter IN conse-
uuence of the uncertainty respecting the route
Of the National Junction Railroad, it's North
ern connection, of the difficulties attending the
settlement of land damages aloog the propos-
I'd line, aud because labor en- be mare prohta'
bIy employed in the SUMMER, when operations
will be resumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

The CANAL AuUEpucT rhe aquedu:t OF
the Alexandria Canal al Georgetown has been
thoroughly examined during the present s'a-
pension OF navigation, and found to he IN cz
recnt conliti IN Indeed III better order than
it waan month after ITS completion. anu to be
ready ur the Immediate admission at water,
though the pateI will unt h. opened until the
18th Of March,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

LAND DAMAGES. The commissioners appoint
e. by the Court to condemn enough land be.
tween the depot of the A l.. l.. Fl. r. Il.
company and the canal, for railroad track met
this morning at the Office OF r. Johnston esq.
but adjourned without transacting any business,
until tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

WILD Fowl. The gunners who tolloH shoot
ting wild iowl on the waters Of the theSapeake
,ep5rt fewer ducks the present season than ever
before. aud an increase Of gunners The gnn
nr,s have not only increased in number, tn
tic, meaDs OF destruction have become more Tor
,n;3ahlr and thew iriphten and drive Of the cat
lacks shut!alS, red nccks, 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

The PLANET VENUS. IL is said the planet
Venus car now b. distinctly seen with the
naked eye al mid day when the sky Is clear. 1t
has reached it's period 81! rreaest brIlhancy.and
sen through the telescope presents the ap-
pearai.cr 1T waning crescent. It's rapidly
approachiur the sun, anl will reach It's inferior
conjunction ON the 22l of February, when It
viii cease Ia be An evening star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

NEWSPAPER FOR SALE. A,tentI"n Is called
ia the advertisement 81 Newspaper aud Joo
Office. ia a ncirhholing town. offered Tor safe.
Pie establishment has been doing taIr bl'i
messy. md Is only sold because the present I'f'
prietor il engaged IN other pursuits that "c
curY Ira attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

The"Rcd River war continues. The tenc b
have seized the safe Of the Hudson'S BaNom
pany at Fort Gary, and taken quartz OF 4
million OF pounds in gold to pay troops
Geo. Collins, late Of California, is chrged
with being lelaullcr to the Bosto, City
Treaurer to the amount of fifteen thdsand
dollars.
\ fire broke out yesterday at No. 3North
Calvert street, opposite Barnum's hotell Bal
limoIe. Loss estimated at SO, 00O; isured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17
Just Out!

"ChEKRY PICTORIAL TROCHES,''
For Colds, Coughs, Sore Tnro,t and Bronchitis
NONE so GOOD, NONE so PLEASANT.
NONE CURE IS QUICK. 8
RUSHTON 81 CO,
dec l-3m 10 AstOr House, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

MAGAZINES From Mr.. Geo t.. French ;
book an periodical depot, No. 80 King street,
W. received this morning Demorest ami Frank
I4,sie'z ladies magazines for FEBRUARY, and
Dtmorest' 5 \ Dung America lor the same month,
all nll OF interesting matter I" their respective
readers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17
CITY ITEMS.

HARMONIC MASQUERADE BALL.
AT THE
HARMONIC HALL
ON THE TWENTY SEVENTH INSTANT
Co,amittee Of arrangements.
L. Stein, j. Schneider, \. Deaiham,
A. Rosenthal, o. Portner, I. Ramma!.
A. 1denson.
Floor Committee.
K. w. Falls, r Weinberg. w. Il. Whitening
j. Kaufman, D. Bendhoim.
Ballet Msster-Harry Binswsnger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17
tMUSEMENTS.

SSEMBLY ROOMS.
POEM ON FASHION.
REV. HENRY WALL
will deliver an original, humorous and satrical
POEM ON FASHION,
ON FRIDAY EVENING, tho Zl't instant,
Commencing at S o'clock precisely
PART ].
!. The Grecian Bend.
g Its present Substitute.
g. Change of Fashions.
d. Our Elder Sister Sleeves; B"nnct:.
o. Male Costume Of thirty years ng"
e. Illustrative Anecdole.
T. Modern Bonnets, &c, &".
5 Duration OF Fashions.
PART II.
l. Matrimonial DcIusions.
=. The Husband. His Transl"rmalisn.
g. Tho Wife. Her Price.
T. Cash, as valued by Wives nud Widows
6. Money Dealings with the Ladies' not de-
sirable.
g. Moral--First. The l.alies. 'er"nd The
Men Third. AL
Tickets of Admission, jic. For sue at Beck
er's Music Store, and III FronciI'-, Enlwlslo' :
and RolFs Book Stores. inn I5-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

in LIMBO. A eoiurcd man named Jake
Harris of this city has been arrested aud com
mittei to ial in Warrenton tor shooting anu
,ro,r,,,,, -, White man in Fauquler county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

The pARHAM is a first class LOCk-STl ICH
MACHINE, perfect in all its operations, Elm.
plo in construction, ensy in ts movements, and
of elegant style and finish. The attachments
are aIl simple nnd practical. Hens, Fells.
Tucks Cords. Binds and Quilts. Sews with
pcrfec. ease tho finest Gcssamer or Swiss t.
heavy Beaver Cloth or Leather. Cal AMI
this Machine in operation before purchasing ~
All orders and enquiries FROM the country
promptly attended to. .....
f. b. ELLICOrT, Agent.
NVoshino trn dec Hl--tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

B,prlslNu. Some colorcd people were pap
,;s,d !, ,he Potomac Yesterday, 1t the uSna
place utl Battery Rodgers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17
MARRIED..

On the 18th instant, ut Cherrystonc, W.; by
Rev. MIR. Creighill, ALFRED MADDQA
Baltimore, TO CHARLOTTE, daughter OF Hen
~ II. Ayres, esq, formerly OF Baltimore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

4 HOUSE SAWED IN Two. Some OF our
readers will remember small frame building
which stands near the depot, used al various
times Tor a saloon 1t stood upon the lands OF
two citizens Of our town, who each Gained a
share in the house One wished to move It,
int the other refused. The mover, However,
made his arrangements TO move the muse, and
had raised it upon rollers, when the oth!r served
an injunction upon him, torbiddlng the re-
movai Of the part that stood upon lis land
The mover was not to be baked thatH and
he gave his opponent until - Nj. to think about
it, agowng his intention to move the mall por'
ton which stood upon his land anyhow Twelve
o clock came, with no change in affairs except
that the mover had measured of eight feet OF
the font end of the building as standby on his
land, and had his workmen ready, anc a5 the
clock struck twalve the carpenters 'kt INTO
| the house, and, commencing on the ROT, deli
heratcly sawed it in two as it stood, enderlng
both ends useless to anybody. Th: building
| still aanls there curious specimen " archI
lecture, exemplifying the motto that house
| divided against itself canuot stand -fd"'
| til. Irn,r&.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17
TANSEY1S MEDICAL COLUMN.

y r,,.,;,,
We confidently reconlheh" '"' ''''""S
specialtlos to our customers ;,,,,,ry,I,
JANNEY'S GENUIN + COD l4l Elk vi IL,
prepared from fresh l:vers, and warranted pure.
Price I5c per bottle. ),..,,,,,,,,n,,,i,,
ia mn El = IECIoNai'H 'CH ~ ~ ~:
i ul: y. S' .t!n ~ .Ior hr1Ils
'T'aNNES,S I!HILHLAlM lINlAEN an
;nfslIible euro for frosted Feet Price !ic por
hnttln
JANNEl'S EXTRAUr JAMAICA ulN-
GER. Tor Diarrhea, Indigestion, tramp Come
wv ,, 49, D., mar hottie
1T nMEy3S FI,AVUKlNu EXTRACTS,
,,s,.,;or az
IaTnon Vanilla,
Kssnherrv strawberry.
Pineapple, Orange
,,aI,S+ 'n,. rri,. pic ,.4y
Gnatnhteou eq'' ~ nay ''''N'
| 4 IL tlE above Tor sHIb WHpltHuiS iClh'' a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

Prince ARTHUR ~ Prince Arthur. OF Great
Britan will arrive here positively ON Sunday
next and will be tho guest Of Minister FhGuru'
ton, al the British legation. which has hten
rrlittrd Tor the ocs4slum y series Ui dinner
parties have been arranged for ia. 'nIrrtaIh'
mru ii the Prince. On MoAIar the 3lth,
and Tuesday, the 18th, Mr. lhournt"n wall gave
dinner parties ia honor vi the l'llnca, Ia which
leadiuy members OF the Government will BE- III
vited Ga "Wednesday. the 10Th, the Prc@drut
will entertain tie Prince aud Diplomatic Corps
at duuer. On Thursday, the 9th, he will dine
with the Secretary OF State, and On Friday
there will be another grand diner n the Brit
ish legation 1t is probable that GONE matinae
dansaules will be- arranged II which the y0un,'
ladies will have an opportunity ol tripping IT
with the Prince. Hc will, Vi course, visit Nit.
Vernon, Arlington, aud places o interest in
and about Washington. - |In&hn0tom Ecp"bt'-
can.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17
AN IMPORTANT NOTICE.
70 THE LADIES OF ALEA A NDKlA.

MRS. G.. l.. . NJ P% o N,
No. lE5 King street,
VIII open OH Monday, December 2th' sn
FANCY GOODS AND NOTlONS
Of all kinds in connection with her MILL r. =
KY business. ~
Also handsome CHklSTMA S GIFTS.
Prices t. suit the times and terms cash
1 II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

H,oGRApu!Es. y peripAletic aud p'liphra
ii, uni driver, temporarily here, has prepared
Far a northern weekly illustrated nper
',,,;,.s r. sketches of the .rlI made met of |ir-
GINA. including General Malone, Majr Suth-
cri;n Franklin StearnS, Esq masBranch,
F,:n., and others. The sketches tered to
bayr been accepted and paid Tor by tie publ,
cation in question and will soon a,ppeu accom-
uauci Ly portraits OF the cent Itmen More
thau one paper of the north has log had
'h hs'' species e Of biography as prominot tea
turr. il having proved quite popular q that
latitude moi only with readers but with tie
indiri,lual+ thus brought Into no'otlef' II
is c,r;ain, however, that southern geu.emcn
do not relish these public relations { Their
uriyate life. and the author of the skethes OF
nur Virginia sell mad, men is likely to 'ecelse
| apvthin, !ut thanks from his subjects. 1t Is
| proper to say that these biographies hne been
| rrrra:ei without he consent or know dge o1
the parties have named. --Richnond at'f-
| Pfl~iug ErprCSS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

A great variety of styles, handsome coed
and cheap, at
oct 14-3m WADDEY'S, IA King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

s. Blond HEM.
Corner King and Fairfax sts., and 100 King St
IL offering great bargains in
WINTER CLOTHING.
Call and sec him dec II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

The large dry goods house of Bradford Bros,
in Milwaukee, has failed and offers TO settle ut
80 cts, on the dollar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

ALEXANDRIA. VA Jan. l., l9'o;
uANEttis day associated with me in the
| General Produce and Commission Business,
MrJOHN :. GREENE. under tho firm name OF
Jan l1-3t JNO. ~ HENDERSON, y ":
HAVEn inrye and very desirable assert
w ,nent al DRY GOODS, embracing every
thing in Our line. ~ the very lowest ca.h prices
K. l.. WOOD,
;snl} Corner King and Fairfax streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

fou.--A heavy fos prevailed on the r'V'
81 to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

The u. s. consul at Zanzibar has seen /:
letter from DR.. Livingstone, dated May 30th
1869. lie had reached Uiiii, on Lake Iangan
yika, and received his supplies. lie was il
good health and proposed continuing ms jour
ney Keeping to the windward Of the lake.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

GN- Prices below those of Northern cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

On Saturday the Stanton fund had reached
800 600 aud it is stated by the New York pa
pers will soon reach $25, 900 more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY AND
ENTERPRISE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

Among the numerous and interesting per-
furmances will be introduced
|. Grand Tahleaux, representing Prince Car
nivsl with his Pages, Gam brinas on his Throne,
surrounded by his Satiltes. and King Bacchus
with his Knights Of Frolic.
2. A full and complete Menagerie, compris-
ing the living Animals of this and tho other
hemisphere. jan l2-2swtd
A LIST OF DRAMATIC AND FANCY COSTUMES
We name in part Hamlet, Charles H., Don
Carlos, Black Hawk, Indian Chief, Alonzo Che
bruve), Merry Monarch, Swiss Peasant. His-
waIha, JafIior, Don Crsar de Bazan, Earl Of
Es:ex, Knight Tempar, all American Sailor,
Rob Roy, Turkish Chief Spanish Cavalier,
Earl OF Richmond. Don Pedro, Young Norval,
with many others too numerous to name. Com
ic and Miscellaneous Costumes Tho Ape, IAN
kee Clock Fodder, John .Chinaman. Perote or
French Clown. Sam Patch, Ohio Fat Boy, the
Baltimore Swell, Monk, Il Live Yank, Ala
baIna Joe, Jack Sheppard, Fred. Douglas,
Brigand OF tho Rhine, Paul Pry, Demon, ia
panese Tommy, Paddy Miles Boy, Punch,
riwi Lager Dutch, Quaker. the Witch Of En-
dor, the Kings Fool Comic Brothers, Blue
Skin, Georgia Sam, the What is it, with also u
variety of Ladies Dresses, and lady to attend
them. JOHN a. GEIBr
jan lT--t27th lO5 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17
sCHANTs:
sOMNIISSION ME-
.DcoMAls'

Sohh1ss.0s W.. -DCoNs
GEo. H ROBINSON & so.
S4RocERs. EoEwA EIg5E zss ing
King street, Alexandra. Y.
Particular attention paid to the sell.
kin;z Of Country Produce. Goods TO.
promptly nov
HooE, wEDDERBURN & CO.,
~ !Sqeee=*cEs to Eowle s GS;,5 v.p,
ING MERCHANTS.
No. Prince street:
Also, dealers in GUANOS, SALT, LUMP
sud GROUND PLASTER, FISH, GRAIN
and SUGARS. my 21-tf
RICHARD W. AVERY: FL. DAVIDSON.
A VERY s. DAVIDSON,
GGRoUERS, LIQUOR AND Commission
MERCHANTS,
No. 22G, King street, corner OF Alfred,
Alexandria, Va.
Dealers in Butter, Lard Salt, Fish. Flour Bs-
cor, Coffee, Tea, Sugar, &c. Country Produce
taken in exchange for Merchandise, or sold Oh
commission At lowest rates feb NEt1
D. D. GOULD. W. H. WIDENING.
NOULD " WlLEENING,
u successors to w. f Henderson,
GROCEEY, LIQUOR &c GENERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
No 80 North Royal ST.
Dealers in GROCERIES, TEAS, COFFEES,
SUGARS, WHISkEY, BRANDY, WINES,
&c Strict attention paid to the sale of COUE-
TRY PRODUCE. ian l5--ly
GEORGE WASHINGTON. Wv. HERBERT.
MY ASHlNGTON 81 HERBERT,
w tSuccessors to Geo. Washington)
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. II North Union ST.,
Alexandria, Va.
Particular attention given to the sale of all
kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE. and filing
orders for GROCERIES,, GUANO, SEEDS,
PLASTER, FISH, SALT, LIME, &c, at the
lowest market market price feb lit
1 ROBERT EDMONDS,
81. Successor to W. A. Smoot 4 Coz
FORWARDING & GEN EkAL COMMla-
SION MERCHANT,
No. 3 King street. Alexandria. Va.
Strict attention paid to the sale Of ell kinds OF
COUNTRY PRODUCE. dec ally
I gRODERS & CO..
81. No. II King street,
Alexandria, Va.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHA MIS-,
Wholesale Dealers in
"lo PoKU1ViisloNs,
SALT FISH,
and PRODUCE
Also keep on hand general assortment OF
Cordage, FAR, Pitch, Nails, Lime. Packing:
Oils, Lamps and Ship and Naval Stores.
All orders and cOnsignmonts promptly at"
tended TO- and goods forwarded without delay
to consignees on arrival.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac TRAM
portaton line NH l0-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17
BOOTS IL SHOES.

o11oH
4 large stock of Boys and Youths
FINE AND HEAVY BOOTS,
os superior quslity, which will be sold at great
~ reduced prices. All in want will do we'll TO
call at No. "A King street.
dec Pm W. B. WADDE1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17
r AIDES DRESS BOOTS.
r AIDES BUTTON BOOTS.

A splendid stock, beautiful durable and cheap,
oct 14-3m At WADDEY'S, "A King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17
BOOK BINDERY,

@>Magazines Music, &c, bound in nov
ard beautiful styles, at cheap rates.
EFF Now il tho time to have them bound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17

r AIDES WALKING BOOTS.
fine stock of every style and quality, at
oct l4-3m WADDEY'S, "A King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-01-17
fNREAT INDUCEM ENTS !!

NREAT INDUCEMENTS
Ey,rvthinr chcap! Low prices attractive |
FANCY GOODS AND NOTIONS,
Of every description, in great variety, can be
purchased very cheap ut
CHAS. W. GREEN'S,
i.r Is King street
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-01-27
For the Ellsworth American
Last March,

The ladies of Scdgwick village, orgnn-
lied Society for Public Improvement.
Since that time. they have raised the
sum ef $3.50.
They held Fair in july, and another
in January. They have been very
Jealous. and have worked diligently.
With the assistance OF the Free Ma
sons, they propose to erect Hall in the
village
The lower story 10 BE- used for Fairs
the second story for lectures aud concerts
the attic for Masonic Hall.
Such Il building is very much needed.
and it is quite certain that il will soon
be- erected
The ladies are very rcsolutc. and an
ticipate success, till their object is ac-
c)mplishcd.
They will succeed, and the Mason,.
who are very numerous in this COM
munity will soon have d large ana con
vcnient Hall.
The movers il this cntcrbrizc are
entitled to much praise, aud when thcv
accomplish their object. they will have
the satisfaction Of knowing that thew
have done public good. Success 10
them. Yours.
Muusou
Jan I'D 1870
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-01-27

tives, seeing that those numbers will be
overshaaOWed by the increased num-
bers from the West, will be q no ac-
count. Ioee - wa In the East Al
tempting - stand against the West So
fares numberR and power go. The
political power OF this Union is surely
setting and centralizing in the West.
and we i'm the East NAV as well admit
it. If we attempt to oppose it we are
opposing 4 current stronger than Niaga-
ra.
There are some things which il is use
less for men to attempt: there are some
lessons that have been Taught III which
il W ould be folly To attempt To- ignore.
We NAV as well submit la inevitable
law: there are in the past events which
no man seeks To swim against. That
this is a day Of general freedom through
out the land. freedom of speech and Of
person. no one denies That the day
has come for complete reconstruction.
and that we should not any longer hold
our States. hut should receive them and
make the best OF them. seems Ia be adj
mitted even on this side of the House
that the day has come when the national
honor and faith shall he kept seems 10
to be admitted upon the other side oi
the House: and that the day has come
when the power of this Republic 80 far
as il can be estimated by numbers shall
settle in the West may as well lee adj.
mitied i'm the East now a. hereafter
As have said. il seems to me of little
importance whether the eastern States
hold their present numbers absolutely
when the majority l. surely in the West
and when we must RELY upon the goot
faith and good sense Of the West il
matters OF legislation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-01-27
ELLSWORTH AMERICAN. THURSDAY JANUARY o. 1870.
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certain price.
There Is some feeling In both Houses OF
Congress. against Mr.. Cressweil for being
uRduly exercised In regard to the Franking
privilege. Some of them think that the
abolition Of the Franking ri,vlege, viii
prevent to great extent, thu distribution
among their constituents of much valuable
and instructive reading
The President OF the Labor Congress. u
now preparing an address Ia the Labor
Organizations Of the country. 1t is their
arena: and If as estimated by good authori-
~. that they control | 100000 voters al
ready. they are likely to make formidable
array in 1873. The labor question In con-
connection with universal Suffrage. is ere
a,ing quite a bubble in political circles
here
Pensioners in Government offices by an
act Of Congress In ls6s. were deprived Of
their pension for nearly year. or late
there has been an effort made TO get a bill
passed In Congress this Session. returning
tn each pcnsioner the amount withheld
from him. which applying il to those hold
ing office In different parts Of the country
n well A. IN Washington. would amount
70 about s2O0. co0.
Washington Is hnnorCd with the presence
81 two very distinguished pcrSonagr>,
Prince Arthur and Prince FISK. one Is
honorcd here for his birth and the other
for his money. LIFE.