Alexandria Gazette from Alexandria, Virginia • 1

ALEXANDRIA. FRIDAY EVENING-, AUGTTSr 18, 18G5 Volume LXXI bom? jj Number 170. PUBLISHED (DAILY) BY GAR SN OWDEN, Sr 104, King street, over French's Book Store. Advertisements and Subscriptions received at the Printing Office; or at Edgar Snow den's Office, corner of Xing and Boyal streets, over J. Dry Goods store.

of cents per month or Six dollars per annum, payable in advance. Advertisements inserted at the usual rates. HEWS BY TO-DAY' MAIL. Wall street was calmer yesterday. The excitement produced by the announcement of the Ketchum defalcations had, in a measure, subsided, and holders of the forged gold certificates declared that Mr.

Morris Ketchum was able and willing to make good their This is somewhat doubtful, however, as at a rough estimate the total defalcations are supposed to amount to $4,000,000. The largest losers are Ketchum Charles Graham, the Importers' and Trader's National Bank, and the Fourth National Bank. General Alexander Cummings, of Philadelphia, has been appointed Governor and ex officio superintendent of Indian affairs of the Territory of Colorado. Major General A. E.

Hovey has been appointed by the President Minister to Peru, and left Wednesday night for New York, from which point he will sail immediately for South America. A despatch from New York says: "A party of thirty negroes from the South passed through the city to day en route for Rhode Island, where homes have been provided for them by the Freedmen's Bureau. The Ex press says this is the second party of negroes thus sent to Rhode Island at the Government expense. The New York Evening Post says, "It needs not another summer like the present to drive all self respecting people from such places as Saratoga. They do not like to expose their sons to the temptations, to acquaint them with the modes of life, or to place them in the company of those who take the lead in the prevalent fashionable riots." It is stated that the Secretary of the Treasury has determined to place three revenue cutters in the waters of the lower Chesapeake, extend ing from the Capes to the Nansemond river, to keep a strict look out for and prevent smug gliog, much of which is alleged to be now done.

Dwelling Houses in the North Carolina correspondence of the Cincin. nati Gazette says: The dwelling houses of the South present a strange appearance in their furniture and household equipments. Every thing has been mended, and generally in the rudest style. Window glass has way to thin boards, and these are in use in railway coaches and in the cities. Furniture is marred and broken, and none has been replaced for four years.

Dishes are cemented in various styles, and half the pitchers have tin handles. A complete set of crockery is never seen, and in very few families is there enough left to set a table in a manner approaching gentility. A set of forks with whole tines is a curiosity. flocks and watches have nearly all stopped, have gone for army blankets. Pianos, where any are terribly out of tune.

Nothing, including hats, bonnets, and ladies' ana children's shoes, are nearly all home Bjade. Hair brushes and tooth brushes have a'l worn out combs are broken, and are not yet replaced; pins, needles, thread, and a thousand such articles, which seem indispensable to housekeepers, are very scarce. Even inweaving on the looms corn cobs have been substituted for spindles. Few have pocket Knives. Iq fact, everything that has hereto- an article of sale at the South is wantingnow.

The Republican State Convention in Pennsylvania have nominated General Hartranft for uditor General, and Colonel Jacob M. amPbcll, for Surveyor General. Resolutions adopted expressing confidence in the ministration of President Johnson and his policy; complimenting Gov. a 111 Secretary Stanton; recommending WnJi? property of Southern rebels to thousand dollars, with which roe to soldiers endorsing the recognizing the claims of fliers to offices of trust and honor. THE ATLANTIC CABLE.

Heart's Content, August 15, via Aspy Bay, August British war steamers Terrible and Galatia arrived at St. John's, Newfoundland, at nine o'clock on Tuesday evening, the 15th inst. The steamship Great Eastern returned to Sheerness on the 11th instant. Captain Napier reports as follows: The cable parted on Wednesday, the 2d inscant, at noon, in 1,950 fathoms of water. It was then grappled for three different times, and was raised twelve hundred, nine hundred, and six hundred fathoms respectively.

Each time the grappling hroke, but the cable remained unbroken. The Great Eastern returned to England for stronger and better grappling gear. Mr. Hartley, one of the electricians, writes most encouragingly in regard to the cable, and says: "We found no difficulty whatever in grappling the cable even in the greatest depth of water. As soon as proper tackle is pre pared, we probably commence grappling for the cable one hundred miles east of the break, where the water is only 1,500 fathoms deep.

"The buoys ride the gales well, being fast ened by pieces of the condemned cable. "Mr. Field is in good health and spirits." The Scandal Case in New letter, dated New York, on Monday, says The city itemizers this morning were big with the narrative of a case of marital scandal, the parties implicated being well known here. It is a long yarn, but here it is in a nutshell A young man about town, named Getty, whose father, now deceased, was a rich provision merchant, married, some years ago, a niece of ex President Harrison. He subsequently deserted her, and lived successively with other of these other women being a Canadian lady by the name Getty travelled extensively, but avoided this city until last week, when, discovering his presence here, the forsaken wife had him arrested, and all hands (Mrs.

Harris too) were brought into court. examination was held on Saturday, and adjourned till ro The upshot of the whole matter is, that Getty expressed sorrow for his past wickedness, discarded Mrs. Harris, and promised, like a good husband, to live in future with his own family and as this was to everybody but, the lady from Canada, farther proceedings were dropped. have this day formed a copartnership under the firm name of W. L.

MILBURN and propose to conduct a first class Prescription and Drug Stork, at the northeast corner of King and Washington streets, we will be pleased to share the patronage of the citizens and all those who may be visiting our city. We are thankful for the tavors been shown this establishment during the past fifteen years, and hope for a continuance of the same. Particulai attention given to Physicians' Prescriptions, which will "be promptly compounded at all hours, day or night. Our night bell is at the second or on Washington st. W.

L. MILBURN, July 5, 1865 W. C. MILBURN. DRUGS, CHEMICALS, fresh supply of DRUGS and CHEMICALS just received; also a choice selection of Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Fancy Articles, For sale by W.

L. MILBURN N. E. corner King and Washington sts. aug 16-dlm Alexandria, Ya.

pHOSPHATED PERUVIAN GUANO. We would call the attention of the agriculturalists of Virginia and Maryland to this excellent FERTILIZER, for which so large a demand existed before the war, and which has given universal satisfaction to our numerous customers throughout the country. We are prepared to furnish this Guano at short notice. FOWLE aug ll--lmif 70 Broadway, New York. HOUSE, 1V1 A.

B. MILLER, Proprietor. PRATT STREET, BALTIMORE, MD. This house having been lately thoroughly RE-FITTED AND RE-FURNISHED, renders its accommodations second to none in the city. aug 14-ly NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber, executrix of the late D.

B- Smith, has qualified as such. All persons having claims against the estate of the dee'd, are requested to present them for settlement to Boyd Smith, her agent, who will transact all business for the estate; and those indebted will make payment to him of the HARRIET D- SMITH, aug 15-dlm Executrix of D. B. Smith, deed. HORSE kegs Horse Shoes, assorted sizes, for sale by aug 17-tf B.

WHEAT, FLAXSEED purchased by B. WHEAT, aug 17-tf No 3, Strand POTOMAC bbls Potomac Herring, in store and for sale by aug 17-tf B. WHEAT, Financial. IRST NATIONAL BANK? Go; of Prince and Water Streets. Government 5 PER CENT TREASURY NOTES, QUARTERMASTERS' CHECKS AND CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS.

BOUGHT. SUBSCRIPTIONS received FOR THE 7 3-10 REVENUE STAMPS FOR SALE. Collections made on all parts of the United States. Drafts on Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. EXCHANGE ON EUROPE, Gold, Silver, and Bank Notes bought and sold, feb JOHN W.

BURKE, BROKER. jffo. 29, N. E. Corner King and Water Alexandria, Va.

7.30 U. S. BONDS FOR SALE. GOLD, SILVER, GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATES, AND UNCURRENT FUNDS, Bought and Sold. Collections made on all accessable points, and STOCKS bought and sold on commission.

ie 21- tf IVO SALE. $3,000 VIRGINIA STOCK. Apply at First National Bank. je Lumber, Wood. Coal, LUMBER! SLOAN BETJNEE Have for sale ALL KINDS OF LUMBER.

At the lowest market rates. Hunter's Wharf, near the Tunnel. R. J. Sloan.

B. F. Bruner. jy jas. rector SMOOT.

VERRY. QMOOT PERRY, DEALERS IN LUMBER, NAILS, LIME, CEMENT, AHD CALCINED PLASTER. No. 40 South Union Street. jy Alexandria, Va.

200,000 LDMBER- 200,000 Just received two hundred thousand feet 4-4 6-4 and'8-4 White Pine, Hemlock, and Spruce LUMBER: also Joist and Scantling which we offer for sale at the market rates. jy SMOOT PERRY. REDUCTION IN PRICE. Pine wood, S6.50 per cord. Oak 44 8.00 44 Coal, Lorberry Red Ash, S11.00 per ton, delivered.

Coal, White Ash, $10.00, do. Yards Prince street, between Pitt and Royal; and Wolfe street wharf, Pier 18. je E. A. DAYTON.

75,000 FEET WHITE PINE and YELLOW BOARDS and FLOORING, just received and for sale by aug SMOOT PERRY. Ice Cream and Soda Water. EBNGLB'8 Ice Cream Saloon, No. 129 King Street, Alexandria, Va. ICE CREAM, made in the best manner, will be furnished, wholesale, to Dealers, on most reasonable terms; or by retail, at the saloon, which is fitted up for the accommodation of ladies and and gentlemen.

SODA FOUNTAINS charged snd SYRUPS, of all varieties for sale. A Soda Fountain is in operation at the Confectionary Store, All the materials used in the manufacture of Ice Cream, and Soda, are of the best quality. CAKES, CANDIES. FRUITS, AND CONFECTIONERY, of all kinds, for sale. Families can be supplied with ICE at the store, 129, King street, through the week, and on Sunday at Mr.

Beach's Ice House, on St. Asaph street, near the County Jail, mh AYY HARMON, AND RETAIL Grocers, Feed and Flour Merchants, Corner of Prince and Royal jan ALEXANDRIA, VA. Professional. ALBERT STUART CHARLES E. STUART A C.

E. STUART, A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Alexandria, Ya. Attend the courts of Alexandria and Fairfax counties, Va. 181, King street, nortli side, between Washington and Columbus sts.

aug J. SMITH, ATTORJN NEY AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC, has opened his office at Phenix Hall, where he may "be found from 8 to 6p. daily: aug 10-tf RANDOLPH TUCKER, 13. P. NOLANP.

late of Richmond, Ya. Tucker noland, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Ya. Will practice in the counties of Loudoun, Fauquier, Fairfax and Alexandria. Mr. J.

R. Tucker will continue tu practice in the Court of Appeals of Virginia, jy R. C. W. CHANCELLOR.

Has resumed the practice fin's profession in this city. at the residence of Dr. F. J. Murphy, corner of Duke and Fairfax sts.

jy 22-tf A Rl) DB. M. M. LEWIS, Offers his prefessional services to the citizens of Alexandria and vicinity. Office hours, from 1 to 3 p.

m. Office corner Washington and Cameron sts. jy 3-tf EDWARD CHASE, DENTAL SURGEON, over Dr. Stabler'sDrugstore, corner of King and Washington Alexandria Ya. je DR J.

M. GAINES, Has resumed the practice of Medicine and Surgery in Alexandria, Ya. He may be found at the residence of Rev. C. C.

Bitting, corner of King and Patrick sts. jy 6-3m REUBEN JOHNSTON. WILLIAM F. CARNE JOHNSTON CARNE, A TTORNETS A LA W. Office at the Auditor's Office, Market Building.

Attend to all business in the Courts of Alexandria and Fairfax Counties. je L. SMOOT, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office, over the old Market House, adjoining the Magistrates' office. je Segars and Tobacco.

no "and try FIVE AND TEN CENT SEGARS. A II A 1) EY'S CO No. 205, King corner Alfred St. Alexandria, Ya. N.

wholesale at manufacturing (peace) prices. jy Ladies and gentleman take New York SNUFF, (coarse Rappee and Maccoboy) L. Garrett Son's Philadelphia (Scotch 2d quality) Snuff, and James Tomas Richmond's Tip Top Natural TOBACCO. Sold by E. S.

JUSTH, Bradley's corner, 205, King street, aug 15-8t corner of Alfred stDUOKINGHAM Y6HE7 Wholesale and Retail Dealers in TOBACCO, SNUFF, CIGARS, PIPES, No. 71 King Street. W.M. BUCKINGHAM. CHAKLES A.

YOHE. je QHARLES 91, KING STREET, II A BUILDING.) I arn selling a splendid 0 1 A For $2.25 a hundred. Call and see them. jy CO-PARTNERSHIP Book and Stationery business heretofore conducted by James Entwislo, at No. 110, King street, will be continued by the undersigned, from and after this date, under the name and style ot J.

W. J. entwisle. JAMES ENTWISLE, WILMER J. entwisle.

Alexandria, August 1st, 18G5. JAS. ENTWISLE. WILMER J. ENTWISLE.

J. W. J. EffTWISLE, I 0 0 It No. 110, King Street, Dealers in BOOKS, PAPER, ENVELOPES, SHEET MUSIC, MUSIC BOOKS, A general assortment of stationery, SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, and juvenile BOOKS, BIBLES, Prayer and Hymn Books, Photograph Albums, together all articles usually found in a first class Book and Stationery Store.

Prices low, and for cash only. aug.