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The word "ofisial" is underscored, and the
word peace doubly underscored in the orisi-
null.
after perusiug the letter, Invited Col. Guild
to conduct the writer's to my Office, and on
their arrival, stated to them that they must 10
conscious they could not be admitted to an
interview with tho President without inform.
ing me more fully Of the object OF their mis-
sion, and satisfying mo that they came by re-
quest of MIR. Lincoln. Mr.. Gilmore replied
that they came unofioially, but with the know
ledge and At the desire of MIR. LinooIn that
they thought the war had gons far enough !;
that it could never end, excep. by somc sort
OF agreement, that the agreement might as
well be made now as after further bloUdshed;
that they knew by the recent address oil the
Confederate Congress that wo were willing to
mako peace; that they admitted that propo.
salH ought 10 come from the North, and that
they wero prepared to mako these proposals
by Mr. LincOin's authority; that it was neces-
elry to hHvea sort Of informal understanding
ia advance If regular Negotiations, for, if
q mmissiOners were appointed without some
such understanding. they would meet, quarrel
nrd separate, leaving the parties more bitter
against each other than before; that they
knew MIR. Linooln's views, and would state
them, if pressed by the President to do so, and
desired to learn hia, il return.
again insisted On some evidence that they
came from MIR. Lincoln, and in order 10 salts
ly me, Mr.. Gilmore referred to the fact that
permission for their coming through cur lines
had been asked officially by General Grant in
a letter 10 General Lee, and that General
Grant, III that letter. had asked that this re-
guest should he referred to Presiden, Davis
-uf GILMORE then showed me- q card. written
aaa signed by MIR. Lincoln, requesting General
ufant to aid MIR. Gilmore ard friend in pass-
t"G through his lines into the Confodoraoy.-
oaionel jacques then said that his name
:! Was net put on the card forithe reason that
!: was earnestly desired that their visit
:, pe kept secret; that he bad come into
tue Coa'ederAey year ago. and hsd yisited !
fetefsburg on similar GRAND and that i |
was feared his name should become known |
saat some OF those who had formerly met him
n Petersburg would conjecture the purpose
or which he now osme. Ho said that the
erms Of peace which they would ofTcr tn
he President would be honorable To Tho
}onfederaoy, that they did not desire that
he Confederaoy should accept any other terms
at would be glad to have my promise, as thew
ave theirs, that their visit should be kept a
fofound secret if it failed to result in peace
lat would not be justthat either party should
ek any advantage by divllging the fact of
sir overture for pesce, if unsuccessful. as
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1864-08-26
THIasrky Dy1AgTxksT. G. A.,
Richmond, July IS, 1854. :
rt,ANED TREASURY NOTES.

In crie 10 promote, as far as Practicable the early
liquidation BY tie Treasury Of the Outstanding Taxed
A9.r1 the Te.s er assistant easursr and Pay Dspos
.:aries IN the deren! States kseby authorized TO
recevo tie SAID notes. except the scO notes. st per
seru deposit, .sni1g for Certificates OF Losp
upon ayyU;tsc ttua q bonts The said
tats 10 be payable demand, after the eIpl, alton Of
ansty dSye.
And al the agents Tor the sale Of the above bonds
hereby authorized to receive the taxed notes. with ,hs
ce5on above named 10 payment OF bonds when sold. 81
the rate ei SC 10 PER canium. G. A. THYIAoLh.
aEglaD Secretary OF ths TrsasufY.
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CIRCULAR.
DEPhRThsNI We
p;ohmond. August 18th, lS6-

s;r--Numerpus publications which have re-
cent,v appesred in the journals of tho United
States, on the subject Of informal o7ertures
for reaoe between the two Federations Of States
now at war On this continent, render it deSl-
liable thut you should DO fully advised oil tho
views and policy of this Government Oh u
niatts- Of such paramount importance ~ -
likewise proper that you should be accurately
informed of what has occurred on TIC seVerai
oa,,s;ans mentionrd in tho published state
meatg. -
Ycu Lave heretofore been furnished with
,nr;s- Of tho manifesto issued by the Congress
If The Confederate States, with the approval OF
tho Precedent, on the l4sh juno last, aud have
doubtless acted i'll conformity with the resolu-
festo should be laid before foreign Govern
ments. The principles, sentiments and pur..
poses by which these States have been, and
with all the authority due to tho solemn dfcla-
ration Of the Legislative and Executive De-
partments Of this Government, and with
olearness which leaves no room for comment
or exclamation In few sentences 1t ID
pointed out that all We ask II immunity from
liz ,erfe: enoe with our internal peace md lros-
psrty, lend to be left in tho undsturbed en-
io1m6nt of thoss inalienable rights OF life,
liberty and the pursuit Of happiness, which our
common ancestors declared 10 10 the equal
heritage Of oil parties to tue social compact.
| Lat them forbear aggressionsupor us, and the
war is Mt On end. If there be questions which
r, q sire Adjustment by negotiation, We haro
over been willing and ore still willing to enter
| into communication with our adversaries, in a
spirit of peace, Of equity and manly frank
ness" Tho manifesto closed with the deoia-
ration that I'VE commit our cause to the en-
lightened judgment Of the world, to tho sober
reflections Of our adversaries themselves, and
t. the solemn and righteous srbitrament OF
Heaven"
Within q very few weeks after the publioa-
ticn Of this manifesto, il seec:ed to have met
with a response FROM President Lincoln. In
tbs early part Of last month u letter was re-
wed by Gen. Lee from Lieut.. Gan. Grant,
ia the following words:
al 20 rs ARnlrs OF TIE UNITED STATES,
City Point, Va, July 9, 1864. J
General r. E. LEE, commanding Confederate
| forces near Petersburg, Va:
"General-I would request that Col. James
f. Jacsucss. 75i Illinois volunteer infantry,
and r. Gilmore, Esq, be allowed to meet
Ual. Robert Ouli, Commissioner for the Elk
change Of Prisoners, at such place between
tho lines Of tho two armies as you may desig'
nate. Tho Object OF the meeting is legitimate
with tbs duties Ct Colonel Oald IS Commis-
sioner
1T not consistent FOR y1u ~ erant tho re-
quest here asked, would beg that this be
| referred TO President Davis. for bis sc.ion.
Requesting ~ early an answer m this
communication as you roag ti:d il crilyenien!
to make, subscribe myself,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
| ~. S. GRANT,
Lieut. General .. S. A.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1864-08-26

VERY VALUABLE: BUSINESS Il i -. ~
v Pearl or 1ith Street, meas {" .na II" .".
Sole ut Auction.
VIII bs SOLD at Public Auction. "n -" l'.r.''...
WEDNESDAY, the Slsr OF hUGrsT $50. ~ "'s,' t.
the very valuable four ,i"rv b;ck 'cer.ca' ",- a.,
ocs up Any " Z L Wyrne, E'H
The uvuso 10 nearly ai.h "a III" Dr,. ,'i.r Pc.
ton Of the city, and sfJ:js G"e .rpoIiu~.is 'a
meut.
Ills admirably suited - large ''s re-. b.. --..
tu.ireIs for xLi:h u: rote Il was ba....
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TERMS:

One,hird cash bsihrce al 81. sui ,Ie's r'i- ~
int est or all c1,h O. the Or''cn oit:.r .U'r
The property may be tr"atei for - pr'Ii Isl" 49,
tie day ol sale. .P. y. COT ~, h"s.r, :
auR2S ids Slsc tsU. t1GU'iiA Ay.,.sa.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1864-08-26

HToTInE-Havug lost c.rascat e Of debt Of The State
~ Of Virginia, is,ued IN my nsUs. ior under
ply TO Ito proper authorities for re Ieusl thereof
suso6 iavsnr -. J. BCEk REEvE.
UsT RI o FL ' D
sty dozen dae gnsiish Linen Bptora and Ressa Shirts,
las. e3ors which will be fold at s eli advance or cost,
JOCK ALSTI,
s,h between Broad and sraee Streets,
q Near tie freds1ieklburs Depot,
ave svT Rea1ond, Va
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1864-08-26

r oANss ON THE SECURITY OF PIE five BUN.
dred million per cent non.s1able bonds under The
VII Gee. OF the Currency Lsvs.
Deposits on call will be received By the Treasurer IN
this city the Assistant Treasurer Charleston and Noble
and toe depotRrles a. Wilmington, Raleigh, Columbia
sav.pnsii ugu..s and Montgomery. And certificates
will issue for the sse, bearing Interest at the rate Of
per cent per nDnum, and secured BY the
Of 40 amount OF the above bonds, equal 10 The sum Of
aeee loans The bonds to BE- apart By the Treasurer
and the proceeds when ,oId applied eIolusiTely to th
Jnaent Of the said certificates
The security and convenience Afforded 10 Raiu and
other corporstons and to the public generally By hs
mode Of temporary Investments, apd DE eject q TIE
measured generally adopted, ~ Keeping The currency
within moderate bounds IL u hoped will commend
the favorable consideration Of the community and shfe
their urompi cooper IL carrying INTO elect
G. A. TRENHOLM,
iv25-y Secretary Of Treasury.
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ARCE AND seftA [ Five AZ.
IL ErALIf
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FlHAlira.

At Al { T l o
Al tho request CT the simia.tr"r'N @: i,' '1'. -
Adams smitL Egg, shal SILL ~ paDHc .vr'l'n 81 -
rcstderce next do IT TO The rIers f". d.. w.. ..-
NIondmy next, the l9ih August. IsGi, r.rr..r-
inV At ~ O. clock his yAIu allie household q! Co., r. Pa
niturs consisting OF the usual variety. AG,.F =.
many very costly and hands ne aii!:!-s eG''s-i.-
large quantity Of silver glass aGi chm vac. e. p
r,rely offered for sale. IL 10 ogv Lrc''saf' - " a.
articles TO fully appreciate th'n He.!;"- tar Sd. g..
plated ware, there are twa ma:r i:'nt :a'"- .r ,
large ausniI.y VI Heb cnt sI.li rtC,.I!.- ~ les,
let's, vine and Jelly glasses AMI nir"i a-:2i -. t.
Gle usually found In trsl.ca., cwcIl.s. also, -, 80
eI ccsl.
Til. ,Lei IL we'll worthy the attention CT - %: *!
wish 10 puT ciIsss really good 'I'tir'.
Terms cash. p r. GaUG4- Fat
arX tdIf Successor 70 GOii". & s. ".' %.
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Total.

There We're detached On picket duty from
tho regiment, seventy-fVe men: not engaged:
Oae hundred ana flty-fve men We're carried
int3 ac:ian, and Il nu,nbor Of slightly wounded
Hro po: reported in the above list.
F. K. SuAAF, Captain,
Co1n'Lg R.g't,
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SER4 OR u L r.

GHNERAL OIL L R.
SIvT DE7Ss:HG.T Q. g.,
CchG' aud. Juiy -, .sI.
The eorts Of thp examination O! Hiih.puea renTS"
d. BRYAN o. A. Brown, }. 7. Mason t. }. So'er ard w.
w WIFI N ow serving hbrc-3 and who we're :'sn'
hers or the class Nj tLipmen "h; graduated IN Innu-
sry last having Just been cy-t and compared Win NE
yandn9 Of the gFqdu sting r1sh ;y 'S assigned l. "hk
;th TIA. class rs masters In ihi In" "' 81 M! IS
follows: Il. Bryan M |; ar n5GTnr, No j. Nh Jason
No G: Mr. Moses No. ,, and iir. " ikuS'n. no ~ aad
Che present nest.5 mus viii ch"nEed accordingly.
and the class will be borne upon the Register hereafter az
iollowD:
40 l. George n. Bryan
No. Q. SAMUEL P Bl.cc.
~. g ". k Msyo.
To- /. o. a. Browne.
No. 5. Daniel D. cc!:ock.
No. Ii. J 4. Mason.
No. 7. W. L. hamilton.
No. J. O. Lops
No. X. j. Moses.
No. ~. T. Vaughan.
No. IL. J. " Pearson
No. r. " " Wilkinson
Er Is Il. S. CotI
10 II. G. Spa;ts.
No. Is ". J. Craig.
q. K. MILLoRr,
Secretary OF the Navy.
tfs-J Journal Wilmington Courier, Charleston, Repub
ucau, S,v,nush, and Advertiser. Mobile, cory twce a
week for three weeks. gHE~oH
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~ s E;'I:-
VI AhAN -. -

NTANTED.-A young LAZY oita .'ar- vSy' 'e'..
w In tsach!ng and who Is conrctea' ~ it.'''f l.
English Music and French Is des'r"U, Of oi't mig =.
uot!ou either 10 private family 81 g.vrEf.a' &. L.
school In thiI city
Address &iss r ]. 'lr,rsi.:s
nur3SSl1 IGrc -. ...-.
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WIFI, RE- SULD. 10 The ESl"5i hl!gr.- = -
w court q use, 90 Thursday he &c b rHs;~; r''.
Court y, nDe horse, tuggy and ha' cSs. - -
vale able patent eehves siIck,d viii. bees AID '-h-
and other property 9th: CstS:e Of Lr JEs. ia u3s'
deceased
Creditors Of The es will please ?reGs-, urf ct1
ausS!4t d = i''--i, : ii. -
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On tho reference Of this letter to the Prssi-
dent he authorized Col. Ould 10 meet tho per-
sons named in Gen. Grants letter. and Col
and reported to the President, III the presence
OF the Secretary Of War and myself, that
Messrs. jacques and Gilmore had not said
anything to him about his duties IS Commits,
s;oner fer exchange Of prisoners, hut that
they ssked permission to Como to Richmond
for the purpose Of seeing the President; that
they came with the knowledge and approval
Of President Lincoln and under his pass; thst
they were informal messengers sent with q
view Of paving the way for q meeting Of for
NAL Commissioners authorized TO negotiate for
peace. and desired TO communicute to Presl-
dan. Davis tho views Of Mr.. Lincoln and %
obtain ID. Presidents views in return, 80 a.
t. arrange for meeting Of Commissioners.--
Col. Oald suited that he had told them repeat
eily that it was useless to come to Richmond
TO talk Of peace on any other terms than the
recosniz ID independence of the C3nfederacy,
to which they said that they were' aware Of
that, and that they wore nevertheless confident
that their interview would result in peace
The President, on this report of Col. Ould,
determined to permit them to come to Rich
inO0Q unQer MS OOurR6.
On the evening of the 10th July, Col. Ould
conducted those gentlemen to hotel in Rich
mOnd. where room was provided for them,
iii which they wore to remain under suryeil-
lance during their stay here, und the next
morniex received the following letter:
"SPoTswoop House..
Richmond. Fe.. July 18th, 1864.
&" Hon. J. p Rsaism:1, Secretary OF State Of
c. s. A.:
Dear Sir--The undersigned, James F.
Jacquess, 0! Illinois, snd James R. Gilmore,
Of Massaohusetta, most respectfully solicit an
interview with President Davis. They visit
RchIaoDd us private citiztus, and have no Of
ciul character " authority; but they uro fully
possessed Of tho views Of the United States
Government relative to an adjustment of the
differences now existing between the North
and the South, aud have little doubt that q
free interchange of views between President
Davis and themselves would open the way to
such offcia! Negotiations Us would ultimate in
restoring rEAcs to tho two sections Of our dis
trscted country.
They, therefore, ask ali interview with the
President. aid, awaiting your reply, arc
"Most trul y aud respectfully,
Your obedicnt servants,
"JANSs F. JAcoUkss,
Jams r. GILHokE."
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AUCTION SALES.

Robinson. Adams 81 CO., iucta,.
Corner 9th ani Main StTeslo.
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VIIASrRD-A 1sacte - l,d5 u."E Il :" to"
w EnsuIh French and Mu,c 81, tnS E,S'. ~ BE-.
Of lltustiou In prlvst. isly la tie 'f!, p w.
raf.r.nce "a.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1864-08-26

VNTANTeD.-A young !aiS Gts'.p =!i-s;i-a !.
w teacher OF English and aiutic.
Address A. II. y Suhcrlsras DG!.t,
aus6 ST Uio ydd couIi;, :,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1864-08-26


The circular 0! NJ, benjamin., Secretary Of
STATE 30 Commissioner Mason, published in
thi1 Issue Of tho Enquirer" gives tho real
i,is;,-7 of both the Richmond and Niagara
cG,r:s 10 initiate peace negotiations, This
o.a,t mont from the Secretary Of State has
b,cn rendered necessary to correct the irpros
sJas ,ast might be made by tho published
an7oir: o. 'hase latter day diplomats of Mr..
L'a,gln. Wien tho honorable duty of dipio-
macy vas entrusted by Mr. Lincoln to such
man a. jacques and Gilmore and made sub
scrE cnt % ;ho low purpose 81 advertising the
b9gEs ia bird rata 'Herqts,:. it is not gurpri-
~; ,als lbs int"ro~!s Q; pcacs 4iould 10. be
Gursa;rai - Fnch agents
,..5 plain but pointed Circular" IT Mr
H'2j }:.'ln'" rsifara.os the desire felt ~ all
c:afse9 o! t&O people :or peaas, but is equally
o.@?h"'lc nHSrressipga readiness SO continue
tie VIZ ua'css an honorable peace oan be OBJ
taiaol.
Ia th!s Circular" nothing is said as 10 our
SsIi!nass - entertain pr0postions Of armis
;'ee, bat as perfcot Willingness to a,.lmit
4nsstions which require Adjustment 70 The
ugai channels of "negotiation," .he rer,,,t
oa:;noss Of President Davis TO en,cr ;p,o
c1mmrnioation with our sdva,surie, !,
spt;c Of paGo., OF equity and manly frank
meas" is fully avowcd as tls wish of both tia
Executive and Legislative Departments of the
Go7sfnmont. The Secretary has most sfe,-
tua,iy spiked NJ Lincoln's gun.
|! "An albanian" la. ever rehsoted uptn
tie Sji,ptnral expression Of "canlsl passing
through tie eye Of needle" be viii under
stand something Of tho difficulties thas teset
ha,i.shect newspaper pressed with communi-
cations, casualties, news, &c. g., enough to a1 |
q thirty-two psgca daily and understand that
G Virginia editor may sometimes not publish n |
communication, and yet not be aosuated by
the mean and contemplate motive of filing
biz paper with praises of troops from Viro
3inia, 10 too exclusion of all others, save q
favored few, however worthy or deserving"
ihia PAPER has actually neglected the
praises" Of Virginia troops. in order that the
,oneles5 aud newspaperlsss soldiers of other t
':2.2s .aish, enjoy the poor benefit that We g
a. confer upon them. t
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NoTCE-Leii my bed srt board Without cause or
~ provocation, my vile, SsEo7.
for.Esrn all persons from hsrborne her or trading
with her a, will pay no d.bt, contracted ~ he.
au,25 s,t WV. LuGPI.S.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1864-08-26

DIANO FOR SALE v;.h cover six all a haif c.,
Gale, ESQ B.osL stree: s1s:3 SIT
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IXTANrEO-By young lady o. e.reEieat'. = y
w tion AZ Teacher In private FAM So te-st ~
English branches, Mathematics and French k'i.':::
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Hendaunrters yirgiuI< Military In>t'Inte.
LEXINGTON, VA, August i3th, l:dl.

~ Journal W iEi!Dg,oE Courier, Charleston, Repub
ucau, S.vanush, and Advertiser, Mobile cory t~'ce
wert for three weeks nugl3Iiw3w
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TO PREVENT SICKNESS,
PURIFY TIL e. Z LOOD |!

NOTHING is more wholesome at this time
~ of year: than a gentle purgative. It Will
purify the blood and digestive organs, and ena~
bic the system the better to endure the warm
season to come For this purpose we would
advise every one in quest Of sound health, to
try box Of Prof Wundram's Vegetable Pills
or Powders which have proved SO salutary the
past two seasons, to AL who tried them
For sale at most Druggists. See ADVERTISE
ment in another column. ap 30-2ui
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
[, MIE.BURN DRUGGIST,

Northeast Corner King and Washington SIS,
nIVE5 NOTICE to the citizens of Alexan~
" dria, that bis stablish nnnt viii De open
on Sundays, from this date, during the follow
ing named hours: From half pa & eight to half
past ten A. Nj; half~pas three to half past five,
and half-past six to eight o clock ?. N during
which hours he will be prepared to I'll vita
promptness and accuracy ali prescriptions.
ie lO-2m*
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II! . c Z
MAYORS OFFICE,
J une is, 1864.

4 Ii persons engaged in business are hereby
IL notified to come forward and procure their
licenses from this Office on before the lst day
Of July, as all persons failing to d. SO b. thas
time will be brought up and The fine imposed
in all eases the l&V directs.
ie lt-IW 4. s. W \ 4 s. Mayor.
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c,1rs OF REAL ESTATE, &o.-Ihe follow,
80 sales, at public auction, we're made to-day,
~ 5in q L. Penn, auctloneer:
. !" uousa and lot Of c. S. HalEowelI, south
:, oorue7 OF Duke and Columbus streets, TO
Ascao r. French, for So, 200.
4 A Iot in the rear Of the above to Jas. Ryan,
{ for $40, and, .o
J ~ 4 lot adjoining, to F. Harris, for $40.
me brick dwelling on the southwest corner
! Duke and Pitt streets, belonging to the es
t.te Of Miss Mary Vaudeville, decd, was
h,nsbt by J. P. Agnew, lor $4,275.
( The lot and burnt building on the south side
! of King street, near Payne, belonging to JAS.
Roach, was bid in for 81, 100.
Ten shares of Alexandria Corporation stock,
hsonp;ng to G. s. Halowell, was sold; 8
shares, to y ills Henderson, SOL, per share,
. and 7 shares, to the same at $40 per share.
Eighty five shares Lyceum stock, also be-
longing to G.. S. Hallovel sold to John
Phillips at $40 per share.
4 m,eeting of the Board of Health of this
MACE Vas held this morning at the Council
Chamber when an order was adopted request
inc The citizens to have their premises cleaned
and put in good order, subject to all inspection
to be made at an early day. 1t IS hoped, and
especially in view Of the prevalence of sickness
in other places, that the citizens will use every
exerton to assist the authorities in keeping
che town clean, thereby as far as lies in their
power, preventing the appearance Of diseaseln
our midst. We ale assured that the author
tiles, both civil and military, intend to use
their utmost endeavors in behalf OF the sanitary
condition Of the town, and they request the
hearty co operation OF the citizens, which they
should and will doubtless have.
Several robberies have lately been commit"
in this place. Last night the grocery store Of
John Cooke, on the corner Of Prince and Pitt
streets, was entered and robbed Of groceries,
&c., to the amount Of about 800. The
dwelling Of J. Jelif at the upper end Of King
street was also entered, and small amount Of
money stolen.
1t thought that the u. S Congress will
adjourn in eight or ten days.
The steamer State of Maine arrived at this
place to-day, with wounded, from City Point.
The first new wheat OF the season has been
received In Raltimore
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bricks,
LIN g.,
NJ &,
and GEM ENT,

HlU 2 VI 2 y I.
The subscriber has on hand and for sale fine
press paving and building BRICK, and also
oystershell LIN E and GEM ENI' Of superior
quality. All orders left at his dwelling y 0.
Sc, south St. Asaph street. or at the Brick Kiln
near the coal wharf will be promptly attended
to. EN- N 1 Ell FRANCIS,
ie 1O-2m
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20 gHTY EAA=aes szssSs

" will be II, attendance ct the Council Cham
Der on and afterthe 20th instant, from. 10 n.
until .. n, and from 3 unsil 2. n, for The
purpose Of settling with The taxpayers. dis
count will be allowed to al persons paying
5heir taxes for 1861, IN full IN current funds,
Of twenty per cent. on or before the lst OF July
next. and OF ten per cent thereafter and Oh OF
before the lst Of August next.
GEO. C. WJE2. Coil r. ..
Q. i. WHLTDL ESEY, Coll. S. ..
IL !5-Gr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-06-22

L'>TRAY.-C to my farm near Alexan-
~ dria, about mouth since, a RED COW
with white spots, expected t" calye SOON. The
owner is requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take her away, or
she will be disposed of according to law.
jeW-3t@ GEO. PEVERILL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-06-22

NOTICE-I would caution the public
=, against purchasing without my consent.
ssly Of the fixtures, furniture, stock or lease Of
me Steamed Oyster and Dining Saloon, No.
III, hng ST., of the firm of Dickinson y Co, as
. own half Of everything connected with the es-
'aolshment ISAACZ. VAN REYPEN,
le 2O-3t@ No 60 Prince street.