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AUCTION SALES.
BY WILLIAM D. MUTT,
On SATURDAY, 18th November nex


TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
FINDER the authority OF Deed OF Trust
u from the Mechanics Bank of Alexandria
to the subscribers, they will offer for sale the re-
sidue of the VALUABLE PROPERTY con-
veyed to them, viz:
IA No. I. A three-story Brick Dwelling
l:saN House and Lot, one door east of Washing
ton street. on the north side ofKing street, about
20 feet front on King street, with right of an al
ley, in depth about As feet under rent to Mrs.
Catherine Fleming, at STA per annum in fee
simple.
IN No. 2. A Brick Dwelling House and Lot
:al on King street, north side between Coum-
bus and Alfred streets, now occupied by Capt.
Thomas Munroe, at a rent of 500 per annum,
under rent in fee of 800
IA No. 3. A Brick Dwelling House and Lot
Ell on the north side of King street. between
Patrick and Henry streets, now occupied by
John p. Cowman, at $50 per annum, under a
rent in fee Of S3S IL g.
No. 4. One Acre or Halfa Square ofGround,
on the north side of Oronoko street, and west
side of ST. Asaph, at their intersection, on which
is erected large and convenient Brick Dwell
ling House, with back buildings now occupied
by Mrs. Portia Hodgson, subject to an annual
rent in fee of 500 g. The premises are of first
rate materials and workmanship marble man.
tells, &C. &c. and cost the gentleman who built
it for his private use at least $4,000
No. 5. A Lot of Ground, about 20 feet 'front.'
on Fayette street, north Of ID. Cawood's Flour
Store, binding on an alley, on which is erected
Brick Stable, subject to an annual rent in fee
of $40 SO.
No. g. A Vacant Lot, on the north side Of
Prince street, and east side Of Fayette street. at
their intersection, subject to right Of dover Of
Mrs. Rebecca Taylor.
No. T. A Vacant Lot of Ground, on the east
side of Fayette street, and south side Of Came
ron street. at their intersection, subject to an an
nual rent in fee of Sal 81.
No. s. One undivided third part OF Lot of
Ground and the three-story Brick Warehouses
erected thereon, on the north side of Fayette
street. and on the southeast side of Commerce
street, in front on Fayette street $50 feet, on
Commerce street 95 feet; the whole subject to an
| annual rent in fee of S62.
No. 9. The Sebastian Spring Tract of Land,
in Alexandria County. This valuable Tract
contains 227 acres, roods l3 poles, exclusive
| it, and ofthe Washington and Alexandria Turn
pike, also the Columbia Road is divided into
six separate Lots containing from Is to Is acres
each, with two very fine springs of water. Its
situation so near TO the Washington Bridge,
now free Of toll renders it an object for I'M
provement. The sand on a part of one Of the
lots can be sold at high prices to builders in the
City of Washington. Plats can be seen by APP
plication TO Thomas Vowel, Cashier Of the Me-
chanics' Bank, at his Office on Fairfax street.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, at Lot No. l,
r. |. TAYLOR,
THOS. VOWEL,
| GEO. BRENT, Trustees.
| ROBT. BROCKETT,
| LOUIS BEELER,
| oct 4-Oct4; la w6tSthNov&d t15thNov
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COMMERCIAL.
BALTIMORE MARKET.
Office of The American, Oct. Z, l I

Office Of the american, Oct. 7, l p. w.
Flour Sales of Howard street Flour con-
tinue to be made from stores at S. IL IL; some
parcels of select brands at So Is "a. The gen.
eral wagon price is SIS.
Sales Of City Mills -four to some extent, at
S., on 60 and 90 days credit without interest.
Grain-There has been scarcely any wheat
at market, and We know Of no change in prices.
We continue TO quote the range Of the market,
inferior to very prime reds-at 90 a 102 cents
per bushel.
Corn continues scarce, and is wanted. A
cargo of white was sold yesterday at 81 cents,
and one or two Of yellow at 6S cents. We quote
white and yellow to day at 67 6S cts.
There has been no Rye at market-the arti-
Gle is wanted; we continue to quote at 66 cents.
We quote Oats at 80 81 cents.
Uhiskey.-No change in prices; limited sales
Of hhds. at so 80 1-2 cents; and of bbls ut
80 SO cents. The wagon price OF bbls re-
mains at 2s q 90 cents, and limited sales of the
same are making from stores at 80 SO 12 cts.
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COMMUNICATED.

The paragraph signed AN Old RepunIl-
cam in The Alexandria Gazette of this morn
inc conveys Il just rebuke in very neat way:
and was glad to see it; for il is high time To
10, every body know, that The people OF this town
are NOT perfectly blind. | had hoped that re-
ference to politics would not have even appear
otto invade the sanctuary of Justice. And per-
baps the political complexion OF the Grand Ju-
nv may have been accidental: yet It does seem
strange that both town and county furnished so
tul a quota of gentlemen attached TO party
which. as far as this community is concerned,
has always and always will be in very small
minority.
Never were a people of any community so
used as ours is, in relation to all party purposes.
" are the "SOft and easy cushions" for others
to repose and fatten on. Not a man of us who
refuses to bend the knee to Power can ever
hope for favor or affection in any shape or
sense; while others more supple, no matter how
diSagIeeabe they may be to us, are foisted up
on US, to live upon our substance. Neverthe-
less, say, let not one OF the people of AleXan-
dria be seduced, by any hope of reward" to
turn parasite or pander. The whee l of time is
rolling round, and it will be to our credit here
after. A WING.
October Q, 1891.
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TCoMMUNICATED.l

,s,,eve Mr.. Editor, you hare more reason
lo Tm,li of newspaper borrowers than your
70 ,S So% are generally aware OF There Is
suOs., in NV neghborhOod, who is too mean TO
ni" Cor the paper which he daily reads, with
pay pay ~ am perfectly disguised. This man ne
WIZ buffers morning 10 pass without attentive
.ei .or,,sino the newspaper and he looks lor II
tpamIarly as his breakfast | know ne mas
- .o9 naid one cent for the paper! am IN Ia
liz. of common justice being shown TO eve
WI nan People who serve you as tins man
~ " and there are many like him in different
uos .,, oC the town, not only do not show you
P par, Justice, but they commit an absolute
S.am5, for they know you do not publish pa.
m nSr ~ Give away but expect those who read 1t
p Dnsy forit. The "lahOrer is in all cases wor-
.T,t If his hire" You would not, as lawyer
ra S fee for legal advice or assistance, ana
oynect tbat advice and assistance to be retalled
"a, N vour clients friends for their beneht Tree
OS CHARGE. If the borrowing principle, as used
NTH REGARD to newspapers, was carried out m
~ nroctce in all the callingS and occupations
Of fG no business could be carried on. Sui
Ia sbould think could the business OF pub
Ssbinr a paper be continued, which am told Is
nne of the most expensive that can be conduct
"a a SUBSCRIBER.
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JOHN T. o. WILBAR,
NATTER q FURRIER, at Me Corr
and ROYAL Streets Alexandria.

and Royal Streets, alexandria.
II AM now manufacturing HATS that can
L confidently offer to the public-knowing, for
color, durability, and taste, they cannot be ex-
celled in any State. Good bargains may be
expected, and shall be had. Come with U. S.
paper Yellow Jackets, or common cash; and if,
being without all, lend yon as much as will
buy hat you'll be sure to come.
In Store,
HATS made expressly for Country year, with
large brims, stout and strong. Tony old Fair
far customers | most respectfully solicit their
favor, and in return will give good work.
Rich Capes, and splendid supply of
Caps, embracing the fashions of our four prn-
cipal cities. The above articles were laid in
under my inspection, and for beauty of style
cannot be surpassed. The price shall be mo-
derate Also, Capes and some handsome Boas
For comfort they not surpassed.
For the accommodation of Country Hatters,
Beaver, Muskrat, Otter, Hat Bodies, Spirits of
Wine, Gum Sheac, Bands and Bindings.
u Customers Hats kept in order GRATIS
Old hats taken in part pay. Cash paid for fur.
~ Hourly expected, supply of SILK
HATS, which will be sold very low.
oct 10-3m
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az Captain JoHN A. THOMPSON will be sup
norted as Representative for the Congresslon-
al al District composed of Hampshire, Frede-
rick Berkeley, jefferson, and Morgan.
~ We are authorised to announce to the
voters If the Congressional District composed
Of the counties of Westmoreland RICHMOND
Northumberland. Lancaster, King George Stat
ford and Prince William, that JOHN IALIAFERRo,
Esq, has, in compliance with the WISH OF many my
800 election of Representative for that Dis
trict in the Congress of the United States
- cy,p,rs JAMES FAULKNER, of Berkeley,
will be supported as Representative for the
Cnngressional District composed oil Hampshire,
Frederick, Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan -
n4We are requested to announce PHILIP N /:
10 nc a candidate to represent the County OF
Rappahanock in the next General Assembly Of
of Virginia
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BOSTON MARKET-Oct. 6.

Ashes without change. Flour in demand;
sales Genessec at SIS Sc a 62. Corn is quick
ana sales yellow fiat to arrive at n cents; the
market closes firm. Drugs-The sales are as
wanted to the trade without change in prices
Molasses--Sales about 500 hhds. different kinds,
without change in prices. Spirits--Considera-
BILE business has been done; foreign RUNS at
90 a 96c; American Gin, favorite brands, at SEC;
n. E. Rum at % a 29c; which is an advance of
lc from last week. Sugars-Large sales Box
at 1-2 3-4c; Refined do are scarce and
wanted. Rce-Sales of good at 3 3sc. Teas
without change.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
A ID. HARMON has just received by brig.
N. Wanknco, and other arrivals, part OF
his Fall Supply of BOOTS AND SHOES, Sc
lected by himself, with great care, from the
principal Northern Factories, comprising almost
every variety, viz:
Mems thick Pegged Shoes and Brogans
90 fine Calf Shoes and Booees
fine Kin do do
{" thick water proof Boots
" fine Calf and Sealskin do
Bows coarse and fine Shoes and Bootees
Ladies' Leather and Morocco Walking Shoes
SealSkin 40 90
Lasting and Sealskin Slippers, varl-
Gus qualities
Misses and Children'S Leather and Morocco
Shoes; and Bootees great variety
Also IN Store,
Ladies, Gentlemen's, and Childrens SHOES
and Bootees, of his own manufacture, WARRANT
Cd nrme All of which are offered either whole
sale OF retail, as low as at any store in the ~ us
trict W. ~
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her native State IVirginia), and
never Ia oSi in INV house four years since.
who dec III my A SUBSCRIBER.
paragraph, to which the above com a,r
lTnePaIcsrs we recollect excited our sur
nicauoH "a wopld not have been published out
prise, anu a seen il in the Alexandria Gazette
that we na oc which we presumed, from his To-
the thee, ea'rG Eey to be acquainted with any Tact I'D
eay i,I is correctness afords US pleasure
Pusnlns ,he error into which we were ed.
10 correct TIC Eds. VTg.
woreDublished the article from the Engllsh
rhich we saw going the rounds OF the
Plp.h horn napers. knowing it would thus come
,'nIer the notice of some Of the washington
ullD ',n and receive the proper correction from
,nem; and have thus drawn out the facts OIL the
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October Q, 1891.

Presidential eScape-A black girl, supposed to
be a runaway slave, has been for some time re-
siding in this city. On Tuesday, gentleman
who had come on after her, sent for her to the
U. S. Hotel, and took her to the fourth story.
Suspecting design to detain her, she made for
the door, which the gentleman walked out OF
and locked before she had time to reach it. In
moment he heard loud cries of murder, and
Immediately re-opening the door, saw her on
the outside ofthe building, clenching by her fin
gers to the window sill, and in the utmost con-
SternatiOn. He forthwith seized one of her
wrists called loudly for help, and endeavored TO
hold her till assistance arrived, but his strength
LATED, and he was obliged to let her 60 or suffer
himself 70 be drawn out. In her fall, her feet
struck the sill Of the window directly below in
The Sd stOry-thence she was precipitated upon
The edge OF laticed screen at the lower story,
ana bounded from that to the ground, without
any other injury than slight sprain Of one an
'P' FORA moment she seemed bewildered, but
very soon sprung up and ran off like deer.
one was, however, retaken and conducted 10 d
magistrate, where she was identified as slave;
ol' WIN generosity worthy of all praise. her
Meedom was purchased 10y a number of gen
"eu'ei', ana she was emanCipatcd. She has no
iigcoUecuonot the pcrIlS she encountered, proba-
." having got out Of the window in a fit of ter
ror'-Harrord, ~ f.. Rerielr.
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WAS COMMITTED

WAS COMMITTED
yIyO the Jail for the County of Alexandra,
District of Columbia, on the I'd ofOctober,
1888. as a runaway, a yellow woman, who says
her name is REBECCA SMITH. She appears
TO be about 35 years of age, feet 6 inches high,
stout and well made. She says that she belongs
to Mr. Freeman, negro trader from the
south The owner is therefore requested to
come forward prove property, pay charges,
and take her away; otherwise she will be sold
a,,t ~ the HIGHEST bidder, on the Cd day OF De-
cember, 1884, in front of the Court House door,
as the owner has been notified before TINS ac-
cordng to law. -. w mi $50, sc
Deputy Marshal, and Jailer tor the CoTn'g OF
sept l2-2awt2dDec Aie@ahoii"i ~ w.
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10th mo 10
NOTICE.
1000 lbs Cotton Yarn.

NOlIOE.
WHEREAS RobertI. Taylor, Thomas Vow
w ell, George Brent, Robert Brockett, and
Louis Beeler, as Trustees for the Mechanics
Bank of Alexandria, did sell, at public sale, be-
fore the front door ofthe said Bank, on the fifth
day of October 1885, Lot or Half Acre OF
Ground, on the east side Of Fayette street and
south side of Cameron street, at their intersec-
ton subject to ground rent of forty -one dol
lars and sixty seven cents; and the subscriber
being the highest bidder the same was knocked
down to him; and being called at the time
by the said Trustees 10 subscribe his hand to
the conditions of the sale, &C. which he actually
did and on the seventh Of the same month and
year paid over the full amount of the purchase
money to the Auctioneer and received his re-
ceipt for the same, and called on the Trustees to
make him deed for the same. In consequence
of a disa greeable alteration between himself
and the above named Thomas Vowel, and other
causes probably, best known tothemselves, they
have neglected or refused to make the deed;
and in their advertisement on the 18th OF this
month"; Of a sale to take place on the 18th OF
November next, ofsundry property, they have
included this identical Lot, designated by No. Z.
This is therefore to foreWarn all persons what.
soever from purchasing the same; that said
Trustees can make no title to any other person
that can be valid; and at the same time to mott
fy the said Robert l. Taylor, Thomas Vowel,
George Brent Robert Brockett, and Louis Beel.
er. that the subscriber will hold them, and each
of them. answerabe, in their individual capaci-
tv for all costs and damages that he may sus-
tain. in consequence of their neglect or refusal
TO make him deed Of the property purchased
at the said sale.
oct 9-3t THOMAS N. BEALE'.
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LAMP OIL.
WINTER and Fall pressed Sperm, warrant
w ed pure;
Refined Whale;
Common do in hogsheads tierces,
and barrels or by the gallon.
For sale on usual terms.
THOS. VOWEL,
One door north I'd Presbyterian Church.
WANTED, FLAXSEED, for which the highest
market price will be paid. oct l0-eo3t
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FOR FREIGHT.

AN The superior copper fastened and cop
ssSES pered Brig NETAMORA HALLET, mas
ter, burthen about 1850 barrels, will be ready
for cargo in few days. and take freight to any
port. For terms apply to
oct w. FOWLE e. co.
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- SHIP NEWS. -
PORT or ALEXANDRIA, ID. c.
ARRIVED, OCTOBER 9,

ARRIVED, OCTOBER 9,
British Brig Caravan, McKenney, Halifax;
Plaster to VIM. Fowe e. Co.
Schooner Accotink Packet; Flour to Jona-
than Janney.
Schooner White Oak Occoquan; Flour to J..
& j. II. Janney.
Schooner Jasper, Howes, cleared at Boston
for this port lth.
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SOAP AND CANDLE MANDATORY.
INHIS is to give notice, that the Soap and Can
Il die Mandatory heretofore conducted by
the late John Major is still continued. Having
the same utensils together with some improve
ments which have recently been made IN the es-
adjustment it is expected that all orders can be
snnplied without delay. The business will be
conducted by experienced hands, and the pup
lie NAV rest assured that every attention Will De
paid to the quality of the articles Manufactured
in this establishment as am well aware that II
was through attention to this particular that this
mandatory obtained the custom which IL mas
heretofore had. trust that, through the atteh-
ton and industry Of those to whom the c4aige
of the business will be committed, TINS estapilsh
roent will continue to possess the same share OF
the mublic patronage with which it has hereto
fore been favored; and hereby solicit the con-
FINANCE of the custom OF those VINO nave mere
tofore favored this establishment together win
the custom of all others who may be disposed to
favor me Herewith. All orders, whether from
town or country, will be thankfully received,
and attended to with promptness and despatch.
The business will be conducted by my sons, in
INV name and for my benefit; and they will at
tend to the manufacture fthe articles, together
with all other business connected with the esta-
bshment
A supply Of Yello1 and Broion Soap, Mould
and Dipped Candles, of superior quality, is
kept constantly on hand and will be disposed
of on the most accommodating terms
oct 3-tf MARY MAJOR, Alexandria.
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DANCING SCHOOL.

DANCING SCHOOL.
AIR GENERES respectfully informs the la
Itl dies and gentlemen Of Alexandria that his
Dancing School will re-commence on Friday,
the 18th instant at the same hours as heretofore.
oct 9--eo3t
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FOR NORFOLK AND RICHMOND.
AN The Schooner VINEYARD JACKSON,
80 emaster, carries over 5000 bushels, and will
be ready for cargo tomorrow. Apply to
oct GEO. JOHNSON g. CO.
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The Ettrick Shepherd.---H threatens to be-
comea synonme for Humbug. His unparalleled
egotism and insufferable ferocity have made
him great many enemies, and his last work,
on the Domestic Manners Of Sir Walter Scott
has furnished Fraser a text to read him most
memorable sermon. The following delicate
tit-bit is served up for the palate of literary gour-
mands at the very outset of the entertainment
"There is no author, living or dead, who has
supplied us with so many lives of himself as
Hogg. As friend of his once said of him in
Blackwood's Magazine, he has made a perfect
stye of our literature; and here we have him
again. On the present occasion, however we
are entertained not merely with a grunt about
himself but he has impressed his hoofs on the
memory of Sir Walter Scott"
at is Hogg all over,n the critic continues,
" coarse egotistcal vain, regardless of obliga-
ton, careless of truth, and ready to take advan.
tage of any opportunities injudcously afforded
him to break through the decencies and priva-
cies of life if by so doing he could furnish up ma
terials for an article" How applicable is this de-
scription to some of our administration editors!
Boston Atlas
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MARRIED.

MARRIED,
On Tuesday evening, 7th instant by the Rev.
Elias Harrison, the Hon. WILLIAM B. SHEPARD,
ofNorth Carolina, to CHARLOTTE, daughter of A.
G.. CAZENovE, Esq.
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[For sale by the Groce or Dozen,l

[For sale by the Groce or Dozen,1
CoTToM'S VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND
ALMANAC, for the Year Of our Lord 1885,
CONTAINING, besides the Astronomical
~ Calculations, &c. the times Of the sittings
of all the Courts of Virginia, Maryland, and Dis
trict Of Columbia; ard also list ofthe Senators
and Delegates to the Virginia Legislature.
Just received and on sale by
oct 7 w. NJ. MORRISON.
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iSr" d6oW.-SOme little time ago, pair of
.s'"tS seemingly anxious to become united in
"'e S'"sH bands of wedlOck, made their appear
guy" ,. oy'ore one OF the city clergymen in Glas-
soS, VINO, hndlng the requisite certificates all
snr proceeded with the ceremony till he came
''"' part OF ltwhcre the question is put to the
"'sioom u heiS willing TO take this woman
NC us We| To this necessary query the
1%ur; dasr considerable hesitation, answered
snrD NO: SAID the minister, with look of
na p'.sei Tor what reaSon?n "JuSt,n said the
~ - embarrassed Simpleton, looking round for
n, because Eve ta'en ScunRer (diSgus)
mo.,;e on this the ceremony, to the evident
and ,, ,t"n OF the fair one, was broken off,
s~ ru "S parties retired. few days after, how
SS uley again presented themselves before
;.e'erence; and the fastidous bridegroom
doD"S ueclaied that he had got over his objec-
nron..s ceremony was again commenced and
sr,;l oeueu Without interruption till a question
she !" w W Tue above was put to the bride, when
!, !. III her turn replied BY negative. "What
orsI meaning of all thiS?n said the clergyman,
dlSpIeaSed at the foolish trifing of the
s"lueS ~, neathing ava" said the blushinu
m"'s tossing her head with an air of resent
TSn only have just ta'en scunner at him!"
AMI, wo again retired to their lonely pillows;
Gr INV iohtIy 1t would seem they had found them,
he S nc reverend Gentleman, on coming out of
cons Uhe following morning, met the foolish
rirG, ouee more on their way to solicit his ser
fair II a made up nOO," said the smiling
taJ w, V yes, said her intended, it's a set
as noS on' ana We want you to marry us as soon
or., osSlole 81 will do no such thing" was the
9ns,, anu startling reply to the impatient re-
mo ~, nat torP cried the tickle pair, speak
s>"'eF N tone Of mingled surprise and
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disappointment go, naething ava" said his
Reverence, passing on mis- way, but just rre
td'en scunner at ye bdith."-Kilnarnock Jour.
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REST WINE,

NOR the use of the Sick, together with a ge-
neral assortment of articles for their benefit
and comfort, constantly on hand.
10th mo 4th WILLIAM oIAbLhh.
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Eminent physicians mentioned to us .yester-
day that no case of Cholera had occurred, with
in their range of enquiry and knowledge, since
wednesday last and that they believed the ci-
The weather is of the best atumnal character.
Phil. Nat. Gag.
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RELIES BOTANICAL DROPS.-JEBB'S
RHEUMATIC LINIMENT.
FRESH supply just received and for sale
| n hv WILLIAM STABLER.