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This file was contributed and copyrighted by: Larry E. Caver, Jr. ==================================================================== August 2003 Excerpts of Interest From The Montgomery Daily Advertiser Transcribed by Larry E. Caver, Jr. January 2, 1866: Not withstanding the bad weather, the tent of Stone, Rosston & Murray's Circus was well-filled last night… The show of the Enchanted Hat by the two clowns, is the most skillful feat in that line that we have ever seen… January 4, 1866: The members of the German Association will meet on Friday, 5th instant, at 7:30 p.m., at the usual place for election of officers. JOSEPH PIZZALA- Keeps a French Restaurant on Perry Street, opposite the Theatre, unsurpassed by any in the United States for the variety of viands and the excellence of cooking. Families can be supplied with the choicest Oysters, and parties and assemblies with every kind of refreshments. At his store under the theatre he has a superior assortment of confectionery. Heads of families preparing for Christmas can be supplied with all things needed to please the little folks, in the way of sweet-meats, bon-bons, pound cake and every other production of the best pastry cooks. January 5, 1866: We have received the first number of the Weekly Visitor, a neatly printed and well-filled family paper, published at Selma by J.P. ARMSTRONG. E.J. NEWBOLD, UNDERTAKER- At the well known old stand of L.H. DICKERSON, Burton Block, Bibb Street, would inform the old patrons of the establishment and the public generally that I have a complete assortment of Burial Caskets and Coffins and Cases, both metallic and wooden, the finest ever kept in this city. Orders promptly executed at all hours of the day or night, from the city or country. Superior hearses in readiness at all hours. As I have long been in this business, and devote my whole time to the manufacturing of my work, I feel assured that I can give satisfaction to all who may call on me. Gen. G.T. ANDERSON, better known in the Confederate Army as "Tige" ANDERSON, is spoken of in connection with the office of Chief Marshal of Atlanta. If coolness, bravery and steady devotion to the South throughout the entire war, is any claim upon a people, General ANDERSON will be elected. Applications for pardons from one hundred and fifty Alabamians, most of them recommended by the Governor, were received at the office of the Attorney General on the 30th instant. Col. Thomas C. JOHNSON has a law office at 50 Market Street. He also proposes to act as the agent of Northern & Western capitalists in investing in the lands of Alabama. We take pleasure in call attention to his advertisement. January 6, 1866: FOR SALE- Four milch cows, six heifers, three young bulls and some yearlings, of thoroughbred stock. Also, a flock of sheep, and stock of hogs of different ages, viz: sows, shoats and pigs. They can be seen at my place six miles southeast of Montgomery in the prairies… -C. BELLINGER (Talladega, Jan. 2, 1866) Last night this town was visited by the most destructive fire that ever occurred here. The whole of the east side of the public square, except the Story & Cunningham building, was destroyed. There were eight business houses, together with a tailor's shop, Dr. Knox & Johnson's apothecary shop, and Gov. Parson's law office, completely destroyed… -Selma Times Those who wish board in a pleasant family are referred to Thomas M. LeBARON, of LeBARON & COX. Excerpts of Interest From The Montgomery Daily Advertiser Major Gen. THOMAS, for reasons best known to himself, suspended from their functions, the ministers of the Episcopal Church of this State… Mr. T.B. JONES, the Marshal and Clerk of the Council of Tuskegee, has sent to Montgomery an official statement, that complaint having been made to him, by a Federal soldier that one M.J. RICE, a citizen, was drunk and had fired a pistol while in conversation with said soldier, he immediately arrested said RICE and took him before the Council for trial. Before such trial could be had, while the Council was in session, a detachment of Federal troops entered the Chamber and took said RICE out of his custody and confined him in jail. The same detachment, acting under orders of Provost Marshal RANKIN, arrested and confined in jail, at the same time, another citizen, Mr. CAFFEY, charging him with having resisted the arrest of RICE, though six or eight witnesses are ready to swear that he mode no resistance whatever. January 7, 1866: A colony for Mexico intends leaving Columbus at an early day. Among the number is the name of Hon. William G. SWAN, formerly member of the Confederate Congress from Tennessee. Among the applicants for pardon on the 26th is the name of Hon. Alfred IVERSON, an ex-U.S. Senator from Georgia and a resident of Columbus. January 11, 1866: R.A. MOSELY, Jr., was elected Mayor of Talladega on the 4th instant. January 13, 1866: The Huntsville Independent says it is informed by Governor PATTON that arrangements have been perfected for furnishing 20,000 rations per day for the destitute of North Alabama during the month of February, to be continued no doubt every month, as long as the necessity exists. About two hundred colored soldiers recently discharged left on the steamer Republic for Selma and other places in Alabama and Mississippi. They are some of the troops that were discharged in Augusta and Atlanta, and were recruited from Alabama and Mississippi. January 15, 1866: City of Mexico, October 8, 1865 Dear Major*, You will probably be surprised to see that I have wandered off so far from home and friends, and I had probably better explain at once how it occurred. You may remember that I said I would go to Texas by way of New York, sail from there by way of New Orleans to Galveston. This I did, meeting with much kindness and courtesy from old army friends and other acquaintances in New York, where I remained only three days, being anxious to reach Texas to see my sister, brother's widow, and my little nephew and niece. I had a very pleasant trip steamboat and cars all the way to San Antonio except about one hundred and thirty miles good stage road. I reached San Antonio the last week in May, found my sister in good health, and the little ones also, living very comfortably, and they really did not seem to have felt any of the annoyances or inconveniences of the war… On the 15th of June I saw Johnson's proclamation, and left the next day for this city, reaching here July 16th. I left with many regrets, but my sister was entirely willing rather than have me stay and beg Andy's pardon, for having done only what I felt to be my duty, and what I have never felt any compunctions or conscience for doing. I don't think hard of people taking the oath or asking pardon… I think, and thought when I left Texas, that JOHNSON would come out with a second proclamation in less than a year pardoning everybody and stopping the confiscation law. When he does that I will return… I have been often tempted since I have been in this beautiful country to abandon all ideas of the United States and make this my home. There never was such a climate on earth… There is no country where agriculture is so badly attended to, and yet none more remunerative. Cotton, sugar, coffee, tobacco, and all kinds of grain can be grown here. The Emperor has issued a decree on colonization very liberal; (he) sells land at government prices, exempt from taxation and military service for a term of years, free entry into his ports for immigrants, with all of their effects. He is particularly anxious for Southern emigration, and permits such as come to bring their former slaves as apprentices if they can… Remember me kindly to such of the old Brigade as may be near you. There is no set of men that I have more regard for. Very truly, C.M. WILCOX *This letter was addressed to R.M. ROBERTSON of Demopolis, Alabama and was printed in both the Montgomery Advertiser and Selma Messenger. The Grand Jury of Lafayette County, Miss., some time since found a "true bill" against Gen. A.J. SMITH, U.S.A., for burning the Courthouse and other buildings in the town of Oxford, in the summer of 1864. Mr. R.N. BREWER, a well-known citizen of Montgomery County, has been appointed an agent of the Freedmen's Bureau for this county. He can approve contracts between Freedmen and planters. January 20, 1866: Colonel T.B. ROY, well known to old Confederates as the Chief of Staff of General HARDEE during the war, has become one of the editors and proprietors of the Selma Messenger. We welcome the colonel and wish him a prosperous and pleasant career… The 86th Colored Regiment, a portion of which is now stationed at Fort Morgan, and the others in different parts of the State performing garrison duty, will be mustered out of service this week. The 40th and 42nd Regiments, stationed at Huntsville, will also be mustered out of service during the present week… B.B. ALEXANDER, at Smith & Chapman's old stand, has three young horses for sale. January 21, 1866: We understand that General John S. WILLIAMS leaves Nashville on tomorrow, with sixty emigrants, for Mexico. It is a source of great regret that a gentleman of the ability, wealth and popular influence of General WILLIAMS should leave Kentucky at this juncture, when the services of all her sons are so much needed… He does not go to Mexico a stranger, for in the capacity of a soldier he traveled over the greater portion of that country years ago… -Louisville Courier January 24, 1866: The Tuskegee News records the glad tidings to its citizens of the departure of all Federal troops from that place. The Eufaula News says the 8th Iowa Regiment left that little city last week, and hopes never to look upon their like again… Mr. James GIERS, of Morgan County, has gone to Washington City, in order to procure additional supplies for the destitute people of Walker, Winston, Morgan and other mountain counties. Two little boys, Henry GLENN and Joseph LEDBETTER, shot an eagle last week near Glennville, Barbour County. The "imperial bird" measured three feet from head to tail and six feet one inch from tip to tip of his wings. J.E. SMITH & Company have a Sash & Blind Factory at Prattville. J.L. WARE informs his friends and the public that he has opened a new Drug Store on Commerce Street. His druggist, Mr. HACKLANDER, is one of the very best in the United States. January 25, 1866: We learn that two most worthy gentlemen of this city, Capt. O'BRIEN and Capt. HALL, propose to procure, if possible, from the Legislature a charter authorizing a Lottery for the purpose of providing Confederate soldiers who have been so unfortunate as to lose their limbs in the war, with artificial arms and legs, and to aid in the education of the children of deceased soldiers… January 26, 1866: A.F. GIOVANNI, the Prince of Confectioners, has everything in the way of cakes, candies, wines, cordials and all manner of good things. January 27, 1866: In the Senate on yesterday, Mr. LINDSAY made an eloquent speech upon the bill to make a new county, to be called Bullock. It was a heartfelt tribute to one of the best and purest of men which we would be pleased to lay before our readers. January 30, 1866: Letters from Hon. Robert TOOMBS, now in Havana, state that he has abundant means, having succeeded in exporting a considerable amount of his cotton. Miss Hattie, the daughter of Rev. J.C. WEARE, and a charming young lady of about seventeen, was accidentally wounded on the 14th instant, by a pistol shot. The ball entered the right side of her face, ranged up behind the ear, lodging in the neck. She will recover, but the case is serious. -Wilcox Times We are authorized to announce the name of Daniel H. WORKMAN as a candidate for Justice of the Peace for Beat 4, in the city and county of Montgomery, Ala. Election- first Monday in March next. We are authorized to announce G.A. CUSHING as a candidate for re-election to the office of Justice of the Peace in Beat 4, at the ensuing election in March next. October 12, 1866: Drs. RAMBO & REESE, Dentists, have formed a co-partnership for the practice of their profession, to take effect on and after the 15th of October 1866. Their office will be at 12 Market Street, Montgomery, Alabama. The steamboat Prairie State arrived at the foot of Commerce Street yesterday forenoon. October 23, 1866: W.A. GRANT, Real Estate Agent, has removed his office to the Montgomery Insurance Building, one square below the Exchange Hotel, entrance in the rear of the Banking House, on Bibb Street, first floor. He has several good dwellings, well located, to rent and a large amount of city and country property for sale. Yesterday morning, Mr. S.S. CARRAWAY, of this city, was seriously injured while going in a carriage at an early hour, to the West Point Depot. For some time past workmen have been digging a sewer, which runs across the foot of Perry Street, leading to the depot, and which it appears, was not covered over… It being dark the driver did not perceive the sewer, and drove in, the carriage, horses, Mr. CARRAWAY, a lady and gentleman, relatives of his, being precipitated into it together. We regret to learn that Mr. CARRAWAY's right jawbone was broken and the whole partly badly bruised. His injury is represented as serious…