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Alexandria gazette., December 20, 1862, Image 4
About Alexandria gazette. (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974
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Newspaper Page Text
GENERAL NEWS.
The Philadelphia Evening Journal, after
fulv reviewing the recent disaster to the army
of the Potomac, concludes as follows: "Mr.
Lincoln, in his inaugural address, said, and in
his late message repeated, ''You cannot fight
always, and when, after much loss on both
sides, and no gain on either, you cease fighting,
the identical old question as to terms of in
tercourse is again upon you." We have had
"much loss on both sides, and no gain on
either," (especially not on our side,) and it
would not be difficult to prove that the time
indicated by Mr. Lincoln's "when," has ar
rived.
The New York Express, speaking of "The
Resources of the Enemy," says:?"We hope
to hear no more silly stories?on authority of
"intelligent contrabands," or "reliable gentle
men,'' or the editors of abolition newspapers
?that the rebels are "starving," "destitute of
clothing,1' etc., etc. It may be?nay doubtless
it is true?that such of their people who are
remaining at home, and not in the army, are
suffering for the lack of many of the necessa
ries of life, but the fact is indisputable, that
their soldiers in the field, are in the main,
aboi-t as well taken care of as our own."
There is no truth whatever in the reports
that General Banks or Gen. Emery is co-oper
ating in North Carolina with General Foster
and the troops in General Pix's department:
It is rumored that J. C. Jones, Charles Pa
vis, P. W. Curtis, Mr. Philips and one other,
have been captured by the Confederates, while
on their way from Norfolk to Elizabeth City.
They had goods to the amount of $20,000. on
board a schooner in tow down the canal.
The loss by the recent gorging of the ice at
the mouth of Oil Creek, Pa., is now estimated
at $350,000. One hundred and fifty boatswere
destroyed, and upwards of thirty thousand
barrels of oil lost.
A general- resignation of Mr. Lincoln's Cabi
net is now expected.
Gold in New York, yesterday, 132J. j
Gen. Halleek lias not gone down to Fal
mouth..
Good wine is now being made from Sor
ghum.
. Gen, Butler has issued an order at New Or
leans that i;all the registered enemies" of the
r. S. who desire to go into the -Confederate
lilies, and not return, shall report themselves
-on or before the first of December. They
will be allowed to take personal clothing only,
not exceeding 850 in value per person. The
same also for all persons who desire to go with
in the Confederate lines, because they prefer to
reside there.
The Washington correspondent of the New
York Post partly excuses the misuse made of
the telegraph lately, on the ground that Gen.
Burnsido wished to conceal the necessity of his
?evacuation of Fredericksburg from the Con
federates and that the AYar Department wished
to prevent a panic in the great cities.
Many of the wounded from Fredericksburg
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are sent to Philadelphia.
The New York Express says: "A petition is
in circulation among the merchants this after
noon, calling for a public meeting, for the pur
pose of expressing the sentiment of the com
munity* in regard to the mismanagement of the
war,?and the suicidal policy of the adminis
tration. ''
The newspapers sa3r that Beau Hick man, in
W ashington, "is getting decidedly passe of late.
He insists that his present patrons are not like
those of the olden time. 'They are Yankees,'
he savs, 'and bring their carpet bags with them.
Havn't any loose change. They chimney me
on the sidewalk. Some of 'em want to try
postage stamps on me too. Twon't do. How
ever?I don't mind the new postal currency, for
a quarter, or a half, though paper money is at
a discount. But it is hard work, now-a-days.
These Yankees don't like to 'chip/ " I'll be
right glad when the war's over. Beau Hick
man has been an institution, but he is now well
playen out."
The steamship Oahawha, at New York,
brings New Orleans advices to the 10th inst.
Among the passengers are Hon. B. F. Flan- j
ders and Hon. M. Hahn, Congressmen elect
from New Orleans. Mr. Flanders will urge
upon the Government the immediate necessity
of sending additional reinforcements to Gen.
Butler, in order to enable him to push the Fed
eral authority into the interior of Louisiana.?
The troops now in that department cannot be
snared from New Orleans.
The Washington correspondent of the New
York World relates the fallowing incident:
Just after the Senate had adjourned, a tall,
fine looking man arose fro 111 his seat where he
he had been sitting as a spectator, and proceed
ed to address those remaining in a fluent style on
the condition to which certain Senators had
brought the country. After speaking for nearly
half an hour to an attentive audience the po
lice quietly removed him.
There were rumors in Washington, yester
day, of the resignation of Gen. Burnside.
Upon the evacuation of Fredericksburg by
the Federal troops, the old citizens, in the
neighborhood, came into the town and rang the
church bells.
A : Auspicious looking'J screw steamer, sup
posed to be the Alabama, is reported to have
been seen on the 30th ult.: off St. Domingo,
where she made a harbor.
Advices from Japan, of the 10th November,
have been received. On the 7th tjie authori
ties saluted the American Minister wirh 17
guns, being the first regular salute ever given
by the Japanese to any foreign Minister, The
Japanese government has ordered two steam
sloops-of-war and one gun-boat, mounting in
all 04 guns, to be constructed in the U. S,, be
ing the commencement of a complete steam
navy.
It is said that the 91st Pennsylvania Regi
ment, which was lately on guard in Alexandria,
was in the battle at Fredericksburg, and that
Col. Gregory was wounded in the hand. Maj.
Todd lost a leg.
It is said by the New Orleans correspondent
of' the N. Herald, that the wife of Gen.
Beauregard is lying dangerously ill in New Or
leans. and that Gen. Butler has sent an invita
tion to Gen. Beauregard to come on and visit
her, assuring him of every courtesy.
The newspapers are exposing the extortions
of the paper manufacturers who have com
bined to fleece the public, in general, and the
printers in particular. The manufacturers have
formed a regular combination to raise prices,
and niaice themselves rich suddenly.
/ The statement of the existence at this early
day of counterfeit postal currency, causes much
comment,
t ABIES' DRESS FURS.-Just opened, an
I J p-ten5ive and well-assorted stock of LA
ml CHILDREN'S BBESSnlfil
nY FURS made expressly for our retail trade,
Vv our house in New York, and warranted to l,e
lie best in this market.
?dies' and Children's Tippets, Capes.
new style of Fur Collars, andGentlemen''* Vim?5
flers. " ?
fes., We defy all competition in this line.
At the same time we bring in remembrance
our stock of Indies' Cloaks and Maistles
Dress Goods, and general stock of Buy
which is daily increased with tlio
newest and choicest patterns of fashion.
Furs from the country will be'bou^ht
both for export and manufacturing, at the high
est market prices.
R em ember. 48 Market Space, near Sev
enth street, under the Avenue House. Washing
ton, D. C. ' S. & W. MEYEXREKG
Washington, nov 19?8m
mum of^ecoratiyeTrl
G. W. KIR BYE
"DESPECTFULLY informs tlie citizens of
XI Alexandria and vicinity, that he has taken
rooms at 2STo. 194 King street, above Washington
street, where he is prepared to execute
ALL KSSiBS OF PAINTING,
and especially
Ornamental and Decorative Work.
Also?Fancy and Business Card Writing. Sign
Painting, Graining, Gilding, Glazing, and, In
short, everything appertaining to the art, will
be done with neatness and dispatch, at reasona
ble rates.
Please give me a call, and examine spe
mens of wurk.
Oiiice hours from 3 to 10 a. m., and from 1 to
G p. M. -
nov 14?tf G. W. KIRBTE.
C. C. BEADLEY,
Cabinet. Chair and Sofa Manufactory,
CORX?R KIXG AND ALFRED STREETS,
ALEXANDRIA, YA.
HAS constantly on hand and offers to the pu!?
lie, an excellent assortment^ of CABINET
WARE, SOFAS and CHAIRS of ever3; varie
ty, and on the lowest cash terms, which, for di ~
nihility and finish, cannot be surpassed,
my 16?tf
pORX MEAL AXI) HORSE FEED.?The
_y subscribers, having rented the mill lately
occupied by Meade ? Marye, on I nion sneer,
Xo. 49 r are now grinding
COEX MEAL AND HORSE FEED,
which will be sold, in quantities to suit purcha
sers. at the lowest marker price. _ _
110 v 17?3m DEL All AT & BRO"V .
E. G. SWAINE & CO.
r
HAVE just received a full and choice suppiy j
of Family Groceries, to which tiny
invite the attention of their friends and the pub
lic generally. Call and examine before purcha
sing elsewhere. %
Xo. 20 Xorth Roval street, opposite the Jiar
tet. ' nov 8
JOHN T. COOKE,.
?-d^CHEAP FAMiLY GROCEE.
COL^EE PITT AND PEIXCE STREETS.'
XJAS constantly on Land, Xos. L 2 and 3
c ]" / flckere]. in barrels, half barrels. and kits;
^ ?ni TJroto?riac Herring. Smoked Halibut,
smoked lievnng, and Smoked .Beef. Also, a
n", ?.Koi ra, ?r Sugar Cured Hams, for family
<orr'monr f $ /aul Breasts, and a general as
o v i ? g??ds for fa in ilvsup p 1 i es r Ca Hand
gamine. * * ^ dec
Tj^L ItS ! I L ES ! ' i L itS ! I!?Ju$t reeeived, a.
PT-T>aJge !u.ld well-assorted stoe.k of LADY'S
p 1will be sold low for cash. L?dios
upe> and -Mulls made and repaired at the short
est notice.
tt a- IaiXe assortment of Gentlemen'? SOFT
2 ? ? CAPS, tfee., constantly on hand.
, - , JOIIX'T. EVANS,
Ci('? 1 l?n _y0. SO Xing street.
BAILEY HOUSE,
WESTON, LEWIS COUNTY, YA.,
-^-4 IL El, I Proprietor.
m ^ SMITH, Superintendent.
Terms SI 50 per day. oetjS?-dfcJan.1
