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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-14
Auction Sales.

OF HORSES AND MULES
lII willssell t:Public Auction, in front Of the
Market House, A1sxaadEia Va; ION SA; =
DAY, NOVEMBER 25th, at y o'clock NJ
2 Good Farm Horses, l Fine Young Blooded
Saddle and Harness Nag, and Elegant Colts,
2 two years, and three pears old. Also l Fine
two wear old Mule, we'll grown Terms Cash.
no 14-eo2w r. FRANK STONNELL.
THRUST SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
| ESTATE.-By virtue of a deed of trust
from John r. Hill and wife to [. Louis Kinzer,,
dated on the 10th day of January, 1856, and OF
record in the land records of Alexandria county,
Va, Liber r., No. 8, page 240 the undersigned,
who was appointed trustee in said deed, in the
place Of the said I. Louis Kinzer, now deceased,
(by an order of the County Court of Alexan-
dria co., Va, entered at the Sept. Term, 1861
will sell at public auction, in front of the prem
ises, on Wedapesday, the 18th dog Of No0ema6eq,
1866 at IL O clock NJ. the following property,
to wit: A TENEMENT and LOT OF
A@gz=A GROUND, on the west side OF w alter st.,
EEiZa between Wolfe and Wilkes SITS, in the city
Of Alexandria, Va, in front on Water St., 80 It.
in, and in depth so it., subject to an annual
rent charge of seventeen dollars ($17OO); Also q
LOTOF GROUND on the north side Of Wilkes
st., between Water and Fairfax SITS, in the said
city of Alexandria, in front on Wilkes ST., Is
IT,, and in depth SOFT, subject to an annual rent
charge of seven dollars and fifty cents ($750.)-
Terms made known on day Of sale.
Oc 3O-eOts Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-14

HlaD,ns D DEP Is OF VIRGINIA, o.
RIcnMoND, ~ Ia,N qYember 9, 1865.
j Rfssaarnt mi afnr 4 anaradA lTurner Commander

RIcnMo,ND, ~ l,N oaember 9, 1865.
E Bnsret ajor GenerIT Turner, Commanding
Districts of Henrieo: General: 1t having
been reported to these Headquarters that Ger
tain persons, claiming to be agents OF tho u.
rs. Treasury, are taking horses and mules from
farmers and planters ID this Department., under
pretenses Of authority front the Secretary Of
the Treasury, I an instructed by the Major
General commanding to inform you that he
is officially advised that no Treasury agents
are authorized to take up horses, mules, or
other live stock. He therefore directs that
measures be taken to prevent the commission
Of such acts in future, and that any person
found attempting to take live stock under pre-
tended authority Of the Treasury Department,
be placed in arrest and the facts reported to
sthese Headquarters. | have the honor to re
main General, &c. b. W. SMITH, A. A. G.
1t is said in the newspapers that military
guard is still kept around Secretary Stanton S
residence in Washington.
Numerous robberies are reported in differ
ent parts Of Tennessee. Il.
Gen. Fitzpatrick has had Through for
several months before going to Chill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-14
CO MN RcIAL

&. In New York, yesterday, Cotton declined 2
CTS. Flour steady-Wheat, and corn advanced
In Baltimore, yesterday, -four was dull and de-
cline Of IS cts. per bbl took place on the high
grades offamily and extra. Wheat and corn dull,
but the quotations unchanged. In George
town, the -four marget was dull, and with
a downward tendency for all except family
brands Of -four, under the depressing Influence
Of other markets. Supers are quoted at &c.
25a$9. so; extras, $40. 50a$1l; family, $13a$15.
Grain. heat-Good Red, So. 20a$225. No
white Offering Corn-Yellow and white, 80
and IS cents per 0ushel. 80 .5z*~t1E>
The tendency is still towards a more strin-
gent condition in the money market, and a
dropping Of stock prices The foreign advices
are not calculated to sustain the markets. in
any respect. American stocks and cotton are
both lower.
- The democracs of New York city have pur
chased fine building alta cost,of $4,000, to
bedeyoted to the purpose of club, and known
as the Manhattan Club 1t is situate on
the corner of Fifth aVenueand Fifteenth street.
John Van Buren, is the president. It will, it
is>stated, endeavor to be to the democratic
party what The Union League Club claim to
have been to the republican party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-14

The Petersburg Index very properly terms
the Baltimore, American q aper'swhich is al
way throwing pitch, tar and tupentine, in
placesof oil, upon the political waters, aud
then trying to set fire to the combustible ma
s tarr;;al5,, ~ .s :. IS. s. a 81
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Oc 3O-eOts

NOTICE.-W be sold on Thursday, Nov.
~ 49, 1862 at = NJ & on 6 the premises IN
uated on the east side of Washington st., Ezl=a
between Wolfe and Wilkes streets, in the city
Of Alexandria, at present occupied by Ephraim
Henderson and wife, situated on the same lot of
ground leased by Richard Rudd to Louisa Hen
derson. Terms One hundred dollars in hand
on the day of sale; the remainder to be paid in
three instalmenta, of two. four and six months,
from day Of sale, to be secured by approved
notes bearing interest, and the title to the prop
erty retained until the deferred payments are
fully made SAM'L BEACH, Attorney for
Ephrai1n Henderson and Matthew McCuin.
nov 10-td Ts4g 5+y
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She Alexauak Oh I tie
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 4. ]

Nj. John 2. Kennedy, The author Of "M VI.
Ambrose 5 Letters Oh The Rebellion, publish
ed originally ID the National Intelligencer, has
collected and published them in book
These letters, not very remarkable in any
sense, and certainly not likely 70 be re-
membered any longer than thousands OF other
political essays, published in the news '7as
papers, are contrasted By the baltimore 81
Gazette with a pamphlet put forth by M y
Kennedy, just pre- to The War-a l the the
contrast il anything but favorable to the tau-
s stability Of opinion, say the least Ct
After the criticism Of the Bait. Gazette,
ambrose ought TO ssubside "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-14

Gen. Fisk. and Rev Mr. French, addressed
a large audience il Brooklyn, n. y, on Sun
day last, 6 ii. relation to the Freedmen, and
stated that the freedmen in South Carolina
and Georgia are IN a miserable state Of desti-
tuition and suffering those in Kentucky
are not much better off; those in Tennessee
and Northern Alabama are. in a somewhat
more hopeful condition. ...9.... 4. z.5s {
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-14

Precautions, military and otherwise, continue
to be taken in Canada, against Fenian move
1nents "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-14

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. FOR
mencing at 10 O clock a. M. at the late residence
of Daniel Minor, deceased, corner Of Prince
and Henry SITS, I will sell, by auction. all the
Household and Kitchen Furniture and Person
al Effects Of the said deceased upon the prem
ises Also one Cow. Terms, Cash on Deliy
cry By order Of the executor.
nov 9-dtd q J. II. PARROTT. Auctoneer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-14
VIRGINIA VII 81. ITEMS.

The Warrenton Sentinel gives the following
report Of proceedings il the Prince William
County Court .'Commonwealth VS.. Taylor,
for killing William Long; the, Commonwealth
was represented by VIM. Njcol, ESQ.,, and
Col. John S. MoseDy;; defence by Gen Eppa
Hunton and John NJ. Forbes, ESQ. The
prisoner, after the case was deliberately argued,
was .remanded to the Circuit Court for further
trial. Bail was allowed in the sum Of $10,0 900;
prisoner being unablesto give it, was returned
to Jail. - se5s's IS s.@s
George Garrison, a-worthy citizen Of Acco-
mac county, Va, was recently drowned while
! on fishing excursion, by the collision of two
boats.
General Francis 81. Smith, Superintendent
Of the Virginia Military Institute, has issued
a circular appealing for aid to rebuild the bar
racks ofthat institution: destroyed by order of
General Hunter, Fifty thousand dollars are
required ss.ss
j. P. Thompson, Samuel Swift and Thos
4 Crosby, formerly news boys in theArmy of the
Potomac, convicted Of robbing the Western
House, in Richmond, Va, have been senten-
ced to the penitentiary for five years
John Johns, JJr. , has been appointed by the
Goyernoro q Virginia q notary public at Rich
rnonds .-s s 81 B
py Obituary notices, Of more than half q
square. or containing poetry, are charged as
Advertisements u
Marriage notices are inserted at so cts
Nv w. Corcoran, Of Washington, after a
sojourn Of some years II Europe. has returned
to Washington. IS 7 Q s ]. I IS 3 s.
s heavy robbery of $40, Oooain cash was
committed near Tfin, Ohio, aday or two
since. The house of two bachelor brothers,4
named Hess, was entered, and after having
chloroform administered ato theu they were
robbed Of Che above amount ...
s. Gol. BroWnloW, son Of Gov. BfownloW, was
met by higbWaymen near Nashville, few
days ago, and robbed Of his money and watch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-14

Great complaints are are made in the Rich.
mond papers at the persistence of the U. s..
judicial officers there, in the exactions OF costs
and expenses upon persons whose property
has been advertised under the Confscation law,
but who have been pardoned &c, &c. The
Sentinel and FINES say that representations
have been made toathe President on the sub
iect, ho.has expressed his indignation at these
proceedings Its added that these charges
for advertising, costs, &c, do not go into the
u. s. Treasury, at all, but enure to the private
advantage OF a few individuals by enormous
sexactionss; and that nothing seems to appease
the appetite of these officials for costs.
They suck as ravenously and insatiably as the
mother Of the horse eech. Which never gorges;
ndoWhose constant cry issaid to- be, give
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-14
r AIDES SCHOOL, FAIRFAX G. r., VA.
I - 251MRSa III. M, BAKER Al.

II AIDES SCHOOL, FAIRFAX G. e., Va.
III r &asst MRS. H. M. BAKER: ~.
z This school will be reopened on the second
III onday in january, 1866. .5z @T5H
& The Boarding and Home Department will be
entirely under the charge5of MI. and Mrs. Her
bert G. Fairfa1. n - ~ c1tt by
Board, including washing, Fuel and
- Lightss per quarter, 10 weeks. $780, 90
Tuition IN English and French, each....." 500
Music on Piano 1000
Use LUU
EE@ss&l r@s14A PAYABLE. IN ADVANCE. 30 !
Sessions will be given in Embroideries and
Fancy Work if desired. ? za7&sta 1850
Boarders will furnish their own sheets, pillow
cases, towels and table napkins, and have all
clothing marked in full. no 14-2awtno30
It OST-This morning, large, sin gle OLA
IL MOND. BREASTPIN, between the steam
boat wharfand the Court House A liberal re-
ward will bespaid fleft at the City Hotel it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-14

NOTICE.--To the citizens Of Alexandria,
IN Va, and the adjoining counties We
have this day formed co-partnership, under
the name and style Of JAS. r. ATWlLL &
CO., for the purpose of carrying ona
GENERAL AUCTION & COMMISSION
- BUSIN ESS.
Particular attention will be paid to the sale Of
Houses Lots, Household Effects, Stock and
Merchandise of all kinds. We can be found at
the Market House, on Wednesdays and Satur-
days Of each week Reference: G. L. Adams,
Residence No. p. Union street, between King
and Prince SITS. JAS: L; AIW ILL,
nov 1O-tf r j. P. RODIER.
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nLD DOMINION BAKERY. ..a.....-
EDWARD PEIPENBRING,
BAKER AND CONFECTIONER.

No. 49, King street,
Has always on hand q large assortment Of all
kinds, Of French and other CANDIES, PIES,
CAKES and FAMILY BREAD, at wholesale
and retail, at the lowest prices.
TIES, promptly executed at the shortest notice.
Orders delivered to all parts of the city
f A MILY BREA I'D,
sold by tickets, always on hand at my store,
No. 149, King st. oc 27-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-14

Some dissatisfaction is expressed in some Of
the Geographic dispatches, from Washington,
sat the change of the name Of Fort Runyon
to Fort Fitzpatrick; and also, at the appoint
ment Of Gen. tx. as minister to Chilli 4& VS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-24

Gcmen, who insist serving 70, nothing whom pay
offered them. headed by the Chief Engineer are here.
and VIII throng the Hobbies tonight In hopes Of exert
ing moral effect upon members adverse to The bill
Per contra several leading Democrats. msn having .
stake in the property and prosperity OF the city are
here begging the Assembly to pass the bill Their en-
treaties will have little effect upon their political friends
occupying seats In the Legislature.
II is notable fact that che opponents OF the Heath
bill who are the same individuals opposing the Fire
bill rldicule the idea OF men being found
serve ss Health Commissioners without pay and INSIST
upon il that The object il 10 give them chance 70
steal while they also insist that 400 other men shau
continue to discharge q duty far more perlous and
srduous srd that the community Which desires most
srdsnty to do 50, shall be permitted to pay them
single cent The prospect is that the Union men a.
least v III be found united in support oftke bill
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-24
Twentieth Ward.

TO IN the quota Of this ward two organizs
onv were o. lvot. Tho p.o.ae.s VI eAcS towsrd IL,
Accomplishment oftLs desired end was inPcded by '
action Of the other a Joint Committee was appointed
81 meeting on last Monday al whose instgaiion ,hs
meeting lssi night was called.
Supervisor W H. Steward WAS chosen permanent
Chairman; Alderman Brce and e1 Alderman Rod
Vlce.Char and the Hon. Judge Lcdsith aud Nr
Pollock, Secretaries.
Mr. Spcnser Kirby. Commissioner OF Enrolment "a.
dressed the meeting lie said the men drafted recently
stood IN a very anOmoons position We do not know
where ~ place them whether they have been nted or
not. Tho draft Has ordered 10 be proceeded with by
the Assistant PTovOl- Marshal in the absence Of The
Prov ost Marshal General Before was completed the
Provost Marshal General returned and by his order
the drai suspended. The drali Is not completed IN
this district ard whether will ever take place IN the 81
Ward Of this district IL not known. The men have not
been notified to appear. Meanwhile the state Iegisla
turc has passed act whereby any person sending "A
substitute n The army il entitled 10 receive 5000 $40
and 500 according 70 the length Of time for which be
seut him in three two and one year. he nrsed on the
Committee, the Executive Committee. the ad'isabhty
OF endeayOring TO make between tie STATE aud Tho
United States agthortes, arrangement by which
those drafted wOuld be PERMITTED 10 90 rs volunteers
aud receive tie bouutios offered 10y the government
H. also spoke ia referencr 10 the orct rece issued
by which cnisting is placed 10 the credit or the
district in which 10 re.dc. no matter by whom e may
be- induced 10 volunteer They should yet Strangers To
take upa residence among them before having their
names entered on the hooks.
Judge Diitenhocpr in addressing the meet ting al
luded TO the favorable and agspciOus circumstances
uuder which met to the prospect VI speedy terIni
nation If the war the changed tone Of the European
mind. the Jrdoas between Mr.. DAVIS and the Eeoel
Congress and the duty incumbent on Ms of snstiMl
the Government with all the At our disposal.
Uis remarks elected frequent applause. A subscrip-
lou oenrd at last meeting when about a. 900 was
subscribed. Many came forward on Last night ana
advanced liberal amounts. among Others cOlOred
citizen not subject to the draft aud generously
gave $40. The Executive Committee will remain
IN session ~ their rooms. corner OF Thirty fonrthst
and Eghih.ave., where The meeting wa, held for tho
tram, otiOn OF business.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-24
Ninesecuih Ward.

A very large and enthusiastic meeting was
hold last evening Ianmnns PARK, SixysiIth Il, for
TITO purpose Of taking action in the matter Of relieving
the Nineteenth Ward fTom . DRAFT. Judge GORDON
presided Among the list Of Vice. Presidents aud Seo'
Tcsrie. will bo und tie names VI many OF the more
prominent and influential c;.zont in the ward.
Stirring addresses were delivered by Hon. W. a.
Darling Hon. Arson Heriick. W. II. Webb, Provost:
Marshal Dnning, Col Buckih al am, Capt. Hart and
Others and resolutions were adopted appointing FL.
ecutve and Financial Committees 70 raise funds and
procure the men The quota vi this dId Is to1. and
Il nas nOs been drawn hopes are entertained LAT le
men III be procured v.aont res0rting 70 Tue Wheel
communication va received from TIE Officers o'
the Ninety .hits Regimen; ms follows:
We the Lldrr,Sned s.Iousf officers or lie stn irs
u,uL " State Militia holding rornissions ffon tie sl'
one wear 10 United States Tor any duty that Va may oe
assigned 10 p-rforn without reservation whsefer ou
object heinx relieve rcsm.nal dissiht Hou
the oalame. q ds. Tie rrsimsn-i d.tret oil We ~
embraced In the Nineiseiih Wsrd fr.nh Metlov Li"ut
Colonel J. W. D. co., Chin. Adutan' John D.t" iAf'"
master John Eagsn Cspt,in o. Al Tb0mss brsso, Fn'
Lt-u,ernr, Co 4 - Carb.. Second llsp'en.rt 70
Thoua. Hoydeu Csp,sn Go. ID r.trcs k-yes tr' Lie'
Co n G. L.. HAll-s'sof Captain 60. O..
The regiment now numbers no men. Etorts viii hs
made TO secure the service. Of these men; and cub
scripon started in the hall for that purpose amounted
N nan an heer " ssaa., end MA constantly beina
added 10 Subscription lists ma! T ionnS the Office
Of the Second Third and SXh.ave. Railroads whore II
is to be presumed citizens win call and contribute n
once in order TO relieve the Ward nom drafi. TE'
meeting adjourned ~ late hour With cheers lOi on
.ountrv, Grant Sherman, sheridan. &C
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-24
MEETINGS TO POSTPONE THE DRAFT
Fifth Ward.

mass meeting of the 'citzcns of the Finn
Ward held last evening at tho Museum Hotel for
the purpose OF taking further action In reference to
filing the quota and II possible. 10 prevent draft
There nj arge number Of citizens present who mani
tested deep interest In the proceedings The
President Of the Association DIR. James Kennedy. DC.
cuped the chair. Stirring and patriotic speeches were
made BY Gen. Hiram Walbridgc. Hr. Quinn, MI.
1Ittle, Capt. Erhardt Provost. rarshai. Mr.. Buell.
Major Hageerty, DR.. Egar. ana Others.
II was stated that a recruiting office has been opened
at No. lO9 Hudson st. where the Finance Committee
will meet every evening. The Committee will also
make thorough OF the ward for subscriptions
Several hundred dollars subscribed last evening
considerable portion Of which Was ny working men,
Of them no, liable to do military duty. The citi-
OF the old Fifth 10 he in earnest In the mat.
ter aud are DESTROYS OF filing their quota with voun
tecrs especially there is every prospect that the ke
beon will como TO speedy close and that there will
be no further demand them in the shape OF lighting
material
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-24
ITALIAN OPERA.

The last performance Of Mr. Marctlchs Opera
Company WAS given at the Academy Of Music yesterday
morning. Era Diayolo" which has been growing
steadily in public favor the Opera chosen. with
Miss kellogg Mdle Norensi Lott, Beini. &C., In the
principal plIt.. 1t performed in excellent style
Miss Kolorc CARRYING oil all the honors. and richly
deserving hearty applause which greeted her The
Academy was packed with humsn ffeet in every pat
80 closely packed il, indeed. that We could not
penetrate beyond the docrs.
The closing representations have been brilliantly
successful in pecun!ary point Of view aud it seems
pits that the company should leave just when the
people seem to he fully awakened 10 tine necessity 81
this elegant amusement. But other engagements haV-
inc been made fhe prolongation OF the season was
.imposslle The coinpany appear IN Washington next
week the leaders OF the fashon there having combined
20 secure paying result to tho undertaking. wash
igtou viii have music enough for some DAYS To some,
for Groyor is determined TO dispute the raid Of the
ltali.n opera company, by giving twelve additional
prorluanoes with hs German opera company The
struggle or supremacy, though brief viii be fierce Tor
Grover is very strong with the people WHO there. "
bore support tie German opera in larger masses Tue
excitement Will pIohabi, maze tie success o. both
parties.
If il furnored 81 b. after NE reform vi tie company
from Wssblnron and before Their departure fof me
Wes under the ctrgs Of Mr.. Grau, two or three ius
tive operate performances NAV he expected.
GRAND CONCERT TONIGHT AT NiBLo'S SALOON.
Madlle. De Katow aud Mr. james NJ. Wchii
viii give a concert ~ NibO's Saloon this evening.
They VIII assisted hy Mrs Laura Hairs. Madame Sal
yotii SigmoT Poulicchi and Mr. 5. Behrtns. Inc oe
oasion viii he one Of considerable interest FOR MI.
Wehh will perform several classical pieces IN addition
Ia ZONE Oft own popular Competitions. MI "'hH
by tLs step challenges all who dispute bis claims as
r.t class sf. But few Of those who have watched
his 2ving would feel inclined 10 dispute bis clam 10
thai usiton now; sti there are few who hint tpnt
be- oauno, play ella seal music, simply because ne hh'
no; YET attempted here in public. These doubts VIII DO
set a. rest tonight The admission arrangement To
night embodies the fact that all those who purchase
seats viii be entitled TO free admission " The nsfh' ~
iblos Saloon tomorrow morning.
GOrrsCHALK's LAST COSCIRTs.
Sigpor Muzio having made arrangements
with Mr. Cot,schsk for professions tour, which may
extend for period of two years and may lead them N
Writ e,sry quarter Of the globe a arranged 70 u'e
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-24
T R @ Nj RIG II NJ @ n D.
Farther Reports or Intended Evacuation
The Damage Of shcridau's Raid E''i-
roted nj $4,000, 900.

Fon Tie Wssbing,o Repubi, su OF Wodrs 'day cVcnif
A gentleman who arrived here yesterday from
Richmond which place he left the 18th inst. states
Stat ,repsrstions have been made by the Rebels Ia
eyscrets both Richmond and Petersburg and lie gives
1t a. his opinion that this event will take place before
the expiration Of ten dsys
The damage caused by Sheridan's reid through The
counties north Of the Rebel capital was acknowledge
by everybody to be irrparable The property DESTROYED
ras estimated by Government officials at upward OF
x50OCO.0o.
Within the last three weeks several divisions Of Lees
army had been sent TO reinforce Johnstos army and
Lee himself went to Raleigh to look after matters In
that quarter.
He estimates the strength Of Lees army in the
In;renchments OF Richmond and Petersburg St Soo"
sixty thousand men, exclusive OF ten thousand nome
guards and emergency men in Richmond
Johnstons force in North Carolina be does lot beiie'e
will number more than from iortyi'e 10 i'ity thou
sand men, including the resnfcrcements that Lee has
dispatched to bis assistance
A large portion of the North Carolina army is com
eosed of militia and nndr. conscripts. who will not
light ii they can possibly get chance 10 run away
A deep gloom perv sdes the City OF Richmond AMI
syerybody seems 10 feel that the day Of reckoning las
nome Al last