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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28
Bv John II. Parrot, Auctioncer.


~ VIRTUE. OF A DECREE OF The
u Circuit Court Tor Alexandria county, pro.
n0unced at its May term, 1866, in the cause OF
VIM Porter s. Go. Us. the executors of 4. y
Cross dec d., the undersigned, as comm!ssloncr
day Of September next, at y M, in front Of the
Mayors Office, Alexandria, Va, expose to sale
a LOT OF GROUND on the west side ofRoyal
street, between King and Prince streets, begin
ming l37 feet inches south OF hlng ana run
thcncc west parallel with King street l2S feat
6 inches thence north parallel with Royal ST.,
Is feet thence in direct line to the beginning
~ On this lot stands q large tenement, the rear
| Ei1$i Of brick and the front Of wood.
TERMS: -One-third cash, and the residue IN
G, Il and Is months, with interest," the bonds OF
the purchaser, with security, to be taken tor the
deferred payments, and the title to be retained
''I ang ' Scots OTIS GEO. ". BRENT, Comm'r.
VALUABLE FAIRFAX LAND FOR
' SALE,-By authority of deed Of trust
from G. Deming and Eliza Jane Deming to the
undersigned, dated Sth of September, 1858,
1 will sell, on the premises, at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY,
the 9Th of September, 1866 q highly, yaI4 4tn
TRACT OF, LAND, containing EIGHTY
THREE ACRES. This land is part Of the
on the Middle Turnpike road, adjoining the
village OF Falls Church-in one Of the most
highly improved parts Of the county-,eight
miles from Alexandria and ten from Washing
ton. with fine turnpike roads leading to both
cities 1t will be sold in two tracts, one con-
tanning 50 and the other 33 acres Terms made
known on the day Of sslG stamps ana con-
aug 3-dts M. Ii. DULANl, Trustee.
| BY John II. Parrot, Auctoneer:
GALE OF REAL ESTATE in THE CITY
y OF ALEXANDRLA.-By virtue Of q deed
of trust, dated 22d ofSeptember, 1865, executed
by Jane II. Grisc9e and recorded in Llbor w,
county. the undersigned trustee therein named
will, on the 18th D ! Y OF SEPTEMBER, 1866
az j. m, IN front Of the Mayor Office AcHan-
dria, Va, expose to sale at public auction, "
certain TRACT or PARCEL of LAND, on
the west side Of ater street between Princess ices.
and Queen sts., - feet south of Princess street
binding on Water street "a feet 0! inches, and
l23 Zee; ) inches deep, to pay John ". Burke
the sum Of 500. with interest from the I'D day
of September, 1863, till paid and the costs OF
the sale Terms cash.
augS.cots d. G. w. BRENT, Trustee.
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HORSE THIEF A negro mai named Joseph
Spear was arrested in Washington on Sunday
charged with stealing a horse from the prem
ises of Mr. George Christmas, in Alexandria
county, Va. AS it was proven that Spears had
the horse and sold him, he was committed to
jail to await further hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28

A GENERAL SEARCu.-1t being discovered
by gentleman at the ball at the Magnolia
House last night, that his watch had been sto-
len, general search Of all in the room was at
once instituted by Capt. Walsh, during which
9 man was seen to approach an open window,
and throw something out. Upon an inspcc.
zion of the ground beneath the window, the
missing watch was found. Parties in the city
arc suspected, and will probably be arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28

OMIssIoN-We neglected in our notice OF
boarding schools in Alexandria to mention that
OF Mrs Castlcman's We arc sorry We should
have forgotten it; and now take pleasure in
recommending her school to the notice OF cur
readers, both rs a day and boarding school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28

FINE PEACHES. William Gray, living attic
upper end of Prince street, presented US, this
morning with basket of peaches grown in his
own yard, which for size and flavor, exceed
anything in the peach liue that we have seen
since the war They were ''cling' and 'open
stone" and four weighed t'co pounds o"1 q
hal: The flavor was most delicious, and were
turn our thanks for the most acceptable pres
emf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28

SpoRTING.-T wild oats are now rlpe, and
the marshes and swamps in this neighborhood
arc beginning to be rcsortcd to by sportsmen,
Who find in them black birds, reed birds and
sora. Reed birds are in excellent condition, and
Inc sora will soon be plentiful and fine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28

fAVoRs.-We arc under obligations to Mr.
o. T. Stout, the polite and accommodating
i!elght clerk of the Adams Express Company
lvF memphis and Macon papers, in advance
Ut the mail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28

HOUSE RoBBERY.-Thc house of Mr.. Pey-
[1H oaiienger, on the opposite side of Hunting
~" LUX, was entered by thieves last night, and
'00oed of all the provisions on hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28

BARK AND SUMAc-Morc bark and sulnac
have come to market in this city this season
than ever before The country people arc IN
straits, and every honest cifnrt to Dro:Nr" sub"
siStencc is resortn0 20 -----.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28

we would call the attention Of our merchants;
end business men, to the advertisement, III an
other column, Of the STAUNToN SPECTATOR, an
via and sterling paper and an excellent adyer-
Using medium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28

ANOTHER ALEXANDRIAN DEAD-Mr. John
Williams, who left here but short time since
for Memphis, Tenn, where he had obtained
employment, we regret to learn, died in that
city last week from Asiatic cholera
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28

RErURNED-Mr. Randolph >iaTins, who
left here for Memphis short time since has
returned sick, aud reports hat others who have
lately left this city for Memphis are now on
their way back .... ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28

TO CARLIN'S |SPKINU,
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1865
The Committee hope to make this one OF the
most pleasant excursions Of The season.
Prov. Cooks CELEBRATED STRING BAND
has been engaged for the occasion.
No improper or disorderly persons: nor any
spirituous or malt liquors. will be allowed Oh
the train or grounds.
n:s- The trains will leave the Loudoun and
Hampshire Depot ut 8 D. m, and u m: return
inc will leave the Springs at 3 and p. m
FLOOR MANAGERS, Red RosGtse.)
G.. uager, NJ. Mitchell.
COMMITTEE or ARRANGEMENTS.
C.. G.. Wade, j. G. O'Nealc, T. j.. Howard
g. A. Hagcr, NJ C.. Mitchell.
TICKETS-For q gentleman and lady, ST. ::
for gentleman, - cts; for Il lady, so cts; chill
drcn and servants, IS cts
@1- 4 special Committee Of Order viii be III
attendance aug It'd
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NEGRO ROBBED The premises of an Old
negro man, who lives on Washington street,
beyond the Potomac Garden, were entered last
night, and robbed Of poultry and articles Of
clothing. ..s.. ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28

A OBsTERpERoUs CAsE-Mrs. Mary Hur-
die, who was committed to jail, On Saturday
evening last, from the Magistrates Office, in
in consequence of her refusal to walk to that
prison, was carried thither in one horse
wagon. Upon her arrival at the Jail she dealt
officer Padgett, who had herin charge, heavy
blow in the face with her fist, in payment for
her carriage hire
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28
AUCTION SALES.

rsNRusTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
Il REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of deed OF
trust from Henry Jenkins and wife dated the
10th day Of April 1861 and BY the authority o.
in the County of Fairfax, on TUESDAY the
4th day OF September next, that valuable tracf
of land, upon which Henry Jenkins formerly
resided, containing about SIXTY ACRES
commencing about the centre of the village
the road leading from Lewnsyile to the Little
Falls Bridge and Georgetown-distance from
Georsotown, miles. This land is admirably
located for market or dairy farmland the sit
uaton for q country, seat very desirable; Also,
the travelled track of the road, leading from
townsville to the Falps Church. containing
about MN E and THREE QUARTER ACRES:
adjoining the lands of Cbas.-K Kirby and others,
and is principally in wood and timber
Terms Of Sale.-One-f fourth Of the purchase
money will be required in cash; the remaindcr
in three equal payments off, II and Is months,
with interest from day Of sale to be secured by
a deed OF trust upon the property, at the ex-
pcnsc OF the purchaser. Selling as trustee shall:
convey such title only as is vested in me, which
however, is believed to be unquestionable. Sale
TO take place between II and 3 o'clock.
THOMAS r.. LOVE, Trustee.
VI T shall also offer for sale at the same time,
THIRTY FIVE AND A HALF ACRES OF
LAND at Lewinsvile, lying north of the road,
leading to the Falls bridge and adjoining the
Parsonage Terms made known on day OF sale
Townsend McVeigh will sell a NALU ABLE
FARM near Townsville, on the same day
have for sale about ON E THO USAND ACRES
OF LAND, in the vicinity Of Fairfax Station,
on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, and
othc. valuable lands in Fairfax County.
ID .,;i5:5z THOS% T.. LOVE.
Fairfax county, aug l-ts2I2L.l zz2---------
BY John Il. Parrott Auctionecr.
DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF TIE
II Circuit Court for Alexandria county pro
nounced ut its May, term, 1866, in the cause ol
John Crawford vs.; John Broders % Co., the
undersigned, as commissioner therein named,
will, on TUESDAY,, the 18th day ofSeptembcr
next, at II H.. in front Of the Mayors Ohlcc.
Alexandria, Va. expose to sale a PIECE OF
GROUND in the city of Alexandria, W,
boundedras follows: Beginning. on the cast Sid"
of Henry street G3 icet3 inches north OF Cam
eron street. and running north with Henry ST.
II feet 10 inches, more or less, TO The middle Of
an alley feet wide: Ito be kept open Tor
the use Of this lot and the lot, adjoining on the
north thence east parallel with Cameron st. %
feet more or less, to Sherwood's line; thence
south parallel with Henry street the length OF
the first linc thence by straight line to the be-
ginning. Also, the said Crawford's leasehold
interest in and 10 4 certain lot situated 5. y.
corner Of Pitt and Gibbon streets, 40 feet on
Pitt and GO feet on Gibbon ST., and in and to t%1
shantics. situated on the east side Of Pitt, b"
tween Gibbon and Franklin SITS to pay the
said John Broders s. Co., the sum OF $500, wlth
interest from the Sth of January, 1866, aEG the
costs of the sale Terms cash. 5aa-
aug Scots c. w. WATTLES, Commr.
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EARLY FRosT--A distictly visible white
frost occurred in the neighborh0od OF Srerly-
vile, Rappahannock county, on Sunday and
Monday mornings last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-08-28

An EXCITING CuAsE.-James Rowland,
who was arrested for disorderly conduct last
night, at the Magnolia House, broke away
from officer Webster, this morning, while being
brought to the Mayors Office, but was recap
tured after an exciting chase Of about fifteen
minutes, in which many, who had nothing
better to do, participated-in the garden OF
Mrs. Dalton, near the jail, in which he lay
concealed among the cabbages. He was shot
at once during the chase by officer Webster.
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LAST GRAND TEMPERANCE
Exc NSION OF THE 5 j ASO y
TO CaRLIN'S SPRING,
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EXCURSIONS.
i FOR CARLIN'S SPRING

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FOR SALE AND RENT.

TOK SALE.-A VALUABLE FARM,
l. NEAR WOODLAND, FAIRFAX CO.,
VA Will be sold at private sale, the, farm
lately owned by Andrew Turney, deceased, con-
tanning 235 acres more or less.
This farm sTa part of the original Mount
Vernon Estate and is situated on the Mount
Vernon Road, about six miles from Al exandr, q
and near to the Mt. Zephys Estate. Ab ut one
hundred acres sin TIMBER much Oft valuable
there are two large orchards in good bearing
order--a comfortable house, with good water
and convenient acknowledgement the whole
farm is under fence
The land is of good quality for grazing or
Ifnot previously sold at private sale, the farm
will he offered at public auction on the premi-
ses, on THURSDAY, October 25, 1856, ut y
o'clock IN.
Fo. further information apply to Mr.. Adam
Martin, near Clouds Mill, or to S. Ferguson
Beach, Attorney at Law Address either at
Alexandria, Va aug 6-eotf
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ma a NUEE OF THE NEW YORK LUgEUAE
Hf OF ANATOMY,
6o.na a. sT CHARLES STREET

nr lvnportant lectures entitled aThs Philosophy Of Har
.iaEe" as delivered the Museum IN New York can es hse
sppeatou letter enclosing - cents addressed oe
try sneh 81 she New York Museum OF Anatomy " ASS
o. Charles steset, NsW Orleans
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Acte supplementaire a I'm acte intitul6 "acte
pour incorporer la vile de Carronton, approu-
We lie II mars 1856;
Aete a Ietfet d'autoriser tonte personne qul
a obtenu une hcenee oonyenable, a ouvrir ct a
tenir ouyerts pendant toutes les heures con-
sactees aux afaires, pendant Ia journee, DIES
marches particulars, DIES magasins on boutl-
ques, dams toutes les parties de la vile de la
Nouvelle-O Orleans, OH Sc debiteront de la WAN
de, de la volatile, du gibier des legumes,
DIES fruits ct du poisson frais;
Acte leffet d'exempter dimp6ts oertalnes
proprietes occupies par r6eole de medicine de
Ia Nouvelle-O Orleans, ct offant les blentalts de
de INSTRUCTION;
Resolution coniointe relative all departe-
ment DIES batisses de lacademie
Demandent aussi lie concours de la chambre
a la resolution coniointe du senat relative a
Pexamen DIES reclamations particulieres, pen,
dantzles trois derniers jours de la session.
sEANoE DU soIR.
La chambre Sc r6unit commencement a Ia
iournement a Z heures P. NJ, ct faute de quo
rum a Iappel nominal, sur motion de NJ. Aus
tin, on prolonge announcement dune dem
heure a Respiration de laquelle I'm nouye
appel nominal n'ayant produit aucun quorum
sur motion Ia chambre s'ajourne.
t. L. MAXWELL,
II CIrefier de la Chambre DIES Representants.
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OFFICIAL.

STATE OF LOUISIANA, EXECUTIVE DEPARTarN'T, |
New Orleans, May II, 1866.
In conformity to the provisions of an act of
the General Assembly, entitled
An act to authorize the Governor to issue
the Bonds of the State for the amount Of one
Million of'Dollars and to provide for the pay
ment of the same, to defray the expenses Of
building leyees. in accordance with the CON
tracts made by him and the leyee commission
ers appointed for that purpose,
Proposals are invited and will be received
for thirty days, expiring June 18th, 1866, for
the purchase Of One Million of Dollars OF
Bonds of the State, as authorized as aforesaid.
The said Bonds bear an interest of eight per
cent. per annum, payable semi-annually, have
twenty years to run. and are secured by
pledge of all the proceeds of the sale Of the
public or swamp lands belonging to the State.
Bids will be received in sums Of One Thou
sand Dollars and upwards, to be addressed to
the Governor of the State, to be opened by
him and the Board Of Levee Commissioners,
and to be Endorsed Proposals for the pur'
chase of Levee Bonds,
| Only State notes, National Bank notes and
legal tender received in payment Of Bonds.
The right is specially reserved of REJECTING
all bids not satisfactory to the Governor ans
Board of Levee Commissioners.
i j. MADISON WELLS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
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DRUGS. PERFUMERY, ETC.
THEHXDRAULIc CLOTHES wAsHEI
AND WRINGER.

The best and most useful invention of the kind for saving
household labor ever Invented
Has more and better recommendations for saving time aber
and the wear and Of fabrics washed than any other
chine All the other machines either rub the clothes and
them out speedily do not satisfactorily perform their work
With the
HYDRAULIo CLOTHES WASHER
This not the rubbing Of the Clothes
consequently, and tear Tbs washing is most com
pstey end thoroughly performed by the action of the whee
alone Send for circular giving full explanation call
examine them at the General Southern Agency.
Good Inducements offered to agents elsewhere
s. NJ BARTON CO.'S
Nc. II Tchoupitoulss sire
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NEW YORK.

Hs- THE DAILY NEW ORLEANS CRESCENT KEPT
ON FILE
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Agents for the STAR BRAND HORSE NAILS
HOES,

TTUNCLR BULLY WILL STAND THE > ~
~ Qs66 at the Fair Grounds, at so the season, v
and 81 TO the groom. The seasOn will commence Oh
of May and terminate on the Slst of July. 1866 ,,i
UNCLE BILLY is years old is beautiful bay 5oE
stands l5s hands in height He is well made XII
accident Uncle Billy would doubt have oeCpplea sg
position on the turf his thorough good blood anu ~
Uncle Billy was got by Mahomed, out of Maggle, n
she by imp Yorkshire, out Of Charmer 90 tsnUb n
Southern turf in its paliest days by imp. Gleneoe y
the invncibe Betsey Malone bet lost bat one tsg'
when in the lead, and was beaten by Piano, wanabo
beaten previously and did beat an erwardJ oy eysre
of n Potomac mare Mahomed got by imp s9teis
Of Flight the dam of Hegrn and MeocRO by Sir OhA'
| For further particulars apply to - ,,,,ss a
| VIM BRuNTEN, &c st. Charles
| No liabilities for accidents or escapes.
| New Orleans May 10, 1866,
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JOURNAL 0FFIGIEL.
SESSION REaULIERE DE lsd6

cnAMBRE Dns nnrnnsnNTASrs,
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Ib Din uo III HnamDre NO. 3h2:
Acte aecordent pertains privileges a la com
pagnie de navigation des eanx rnortes 6u ena.
chita, est appele sa seeende lecture a porf,
4 l'ogdre special du jour de lie s6ance dn soir,
LIE bill dc Ia ohambre No. SO.
Aote d l'efset de dehnir YES deYoirs ct de Axe
Ia compensation de l'imprineur d'Etat, est az
pele 3 sa troisieme lecture, ct, pendant la M
tion d'adepter Ramendement du senat Part
ole dix dc Ia diueDae section, derniere clause
III. Brown fait la motion que lie vote par /
quel Ia chambre a seoende Ia demande de
question prealable. soft repris on consider
tion, at sur d question de reconsideration d
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW

ATTORNEYS AT LAW
E. m. HUDSON
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, J
ONCE, rs Camp Street.
Business him. during any temporary absence left with
Messrs Clarke Bayne, viii receive proper attention.
CULLOAE az THORPE
&C. NORTH oULLoM, s. r. THoRPEJ
Attorneys at LAW,
MARKsvLLE. LOUISIANA.
Practices in the Courts of AvOyees, POe oOupse and
Refer to the Proprietor ef the Crescent
GIBSON 81 AUSTIN.
Or. L. GIBSON, j. e. AUsTINl
ATTORNEYS AND oouNsELoRs-AT-LAw,
no. 20 Camp Street,
New Orleans,
ID OBEKTsON 81 zACHAKIE-
ATToRNEYs-AT-LA and COMMISSIONERS of DEEDS
% Commercial Place.
The undersigned having formed partnership for the prac
in the Courts OF this city and the adjacent parishes
ons with prominent attorneys IN the different parishes Of this
| liners 10 he transacted in those sections.
In connection with Hon H N Watterson at Washington
| Legal business to be transacted at the capital -
| F q. SAGHARfE
RAYS, ADAMS 81 NOISE,
- "a B,vs n W ADAMS =. WARREN NOISE,
Attorneys and COunseIors at Law,
Office, Is St. Charles street--second floor
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Attorneys-at-Law, vicksburg, mississippi
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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1866-01-12

Meerscha

his German word and means sea-
oatn, that Is, the color of The sea foam
Tie idea that Tie pipes by tie name are
made out Of sea-toa:n, or anything Ike
II, is erroneous. Meerschaum is min
eral proper, found in tire serpentine or
magnesl an rock. 1t occurs chiefly at the
head OF The Mediterranean where il l.
dug cut # its native bed and sent to Fu
rope 10 blocks Of rude pipes |! IS Of q
white or whilei-h color The brown or
reddish cast is obtained by sa,uratiug i.
with oil or wax. Meer>cbaum is coIppos
ed Of flint (siIex) magnesia and carton
the carbon and flint 10 an oxdized state
It Is sof; and porous. Ia poro>ity gives
1t lis property as pipe, absorbing 10y it
the POISONOUS qualities of the smoke. 1t
is however interior to clay pipe in this
respect; but better than the briar pipe
which is next 10 it. There is one fault
vii the Meerschaum pipe-the bowl is
too short. tobacco itself is an absorber
Of the poisonous properties Of the smoke
and when this smoke passes through
tobacco, as it will 10 lorg bowl the
column Of tobacco in it being long-it
viii become purified, precisely il the way
II does IL cigar. The first bali Of cigar
affords harmless smoking, the latter halt
less so till the poisoned stamp remains
SO with tobacco in the bowl OF a pipe. 4
long bowls puts it IN tie form Of a cigar.
lie first sn"king is the lest Gas every
smoker knows is The case vii h nina su0k